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Carroll 8/13 To Leave Liverpool And 8/11 To Rejoin Newcastle

August 7, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Andrea Pirlo, Andres Iniesta, Aston Villa, Bangor City, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Club 8, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dimitar Berbatov, Euro 2012, Inter Milan, Joe Crilly, Leslie Davies, Lionel Messi, Makhachkala, Real Madrid, Sam Allardyce, Team Mate, William Hill

Andy Carroll is now 8/13 to leave Liverpool this summer and Newcastle have moved firmly to the top of the pile to be his next club. William Hill have made the Magpies odds-on to sign their former player at 8/11. Sam Allardyce has made no secret of his desire to sign Carroll and he is 7/2 to lure him to West Ham. Other teams in the running include Aston Villa and Fulham at 9/1 and AC Milan at 12/1.

Newcastle appear ready to break their transfer record to get the man that they sold just 18 months ago and it is starting to look more and more likely that Andy Carroll is on his way, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Dimitar Berbatov has stated his assertion that he needs to be playing first team football and may have to move to get it. Malaga are the 7/4 favourites to sign him, although West Ham, are offered at 9/4 after they reportedly made an offer for the striker. Galatasaray have reportedly shown some interest in signing him, while AC Milan may look to replace Ibrahimovic with the mercurial United player. They are 5/1 and 8/1 respectively.

The UEFA Player of the Year shortlist was announced yesterday with a surprising nomination. Leslie Davies, the Bangor City forward. He is 1000/1 for the award but the main runners come from Spain. Lionel Messi is 6/5 for the award with his Barcelona team mate Andres Iniesta is 9/4.

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is 8/1 despite firing Real Madrid to La Liga glory. Xavi is 12/1 after winning the Euros with Spain and Euro 2012 finalist and Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo is 14/1.

Berbatov next club: 7/4 Malaga; 9/4 West Ham; 5/1 Galatasaray; 8/1 AC Milan; 10/1 QPR; 12/1 Bayer Leverkusen; 12/1 PSG; 12/1 Tottenham; 14/1 Inter Milan; 16/1 Borussia Dortmund; 25/1 Anzhi Makhachkala; 25/1 Chelsea; 33/1 Liverpool; 33/1 Newcastle; 40/1 Manchester City

Andy Carroll next club: 8/11 Newcastle; 7/2 West Ham; 9/1 Aston Villa; 9/1 Fulham; 12/1 AC Milan; 16/1 Malaga; 20/1 Arsenal; 20/1 PSG; 20/1 Tottenham; 25/1 BAR

Andy Carroll to still be at Liverpool on the first day of 2012/13 season: 8/13 no; 6/5 yes

UEFA Player of The Year: 6/5 L Messi, 9/4 A Iniesta, 8/1 C Ronaldo, 12/1 Xavi, 14/1 A Pirlo, 1000/1 L Davies

Joe Crilly
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Champions League Semi Specials Plus City Versus United Latest

April 27, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Andres Iniesta, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic, Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas, Daniel Alves, Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda, Frank Lampard, Gary Cahill, Gerard Pique, John Obi Mikel, Jose Bosingwa, Juan Mata, Lionel Messi, Paulo Ferreira, Salomon Kalou, Seydou Keita, Time Penalty, Victor Valdes

***************************CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI SPECIALS****************************

MESSI ODDS-ON TO OUTSCORE CHELSEA

MESSI to outscore Chelsea (90m) 4/6; Tie 9/4; Chelsea outscore Messi 7/2

BARCELONA are 2/7 favourites to beat Chelsea, who are 9/1 to win the game in 90 minutes with a draw 9/2. Barca are 2/5 to reach the Final, with Chelsea 2/1.

TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 11/10 Barca; 5/2 Real M; 7/2 Bayern M; 6/1 Chelsea
TO CONTEST FINAL- 13/10 Barca-Real; 2/1 Barca-Bayern; 19/5Real M-Chelsea; 5/1 Bayern- Chelsea

CHELSEA ARE 11/10 TO PLAY IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEXT SEASON WITH WILLIAM HILL WHO OFFER 4/6 THEY WILL NOT.

WHOLL BE FIRST TO FOUL MESSI……..?

First Player to foul Messi: 6/1 Michael Essien; 6/1 Raul Meireles; 7/1 John Terry; 7/1 John Obi Mikel; 8/1 Ramires; 8/1 David Luiz; 8/1 Gary Cahill; 9/1 Branislav Ivanovic; 10/1 Frank Lampard; 10/1 Juan Mata; 10/1 Oriol Romeu; 11/1 Jose Bosingwa; 12/1 Salomon Kalou; 12/1 Ashley Cole; 12/1 Paulo Ferreira; 16/1 Didier Drogba; 16/1 Daniel Sturridge; 16/1 Florent Malouda; 20/1 Fernando Torres

First Player To Foul Didier Drogba

Javier Mascherano 7/2
Carles Puyol 7/2
Gerard Pique 4/1
Daniel Alves 5/1
Adriano 5/1
Sergio Busquets 6/1
Seydou Keita 8/1
Xavi 8/1
Andres Iniesta 9/1
Thiago 9/1
Cesc Fabregas 10/1
Victor Valdes 12/1
Cristian Tello 12/1
Isaac Cuenca 12/1
Pedro 16/1
Lionel Messi 20/1
Alexis Sanchez 20/1

MESSI is 6/4 to fail to score in 90minutes.

WILL DROGBA PLAY WHOLE GAME?

DROG EVS FINISH 8 /11 SUBBED (Bets void if doesnt start and cover any extra time/penalty shoot out)
TORRES 5/6 FINISH5/6 SUBBED (Bets void if doesnt start and cover any extra time/penalty shoot-out)

DROGBA BOOKED FOR unsportsmanlike behaviour at any time during game 5/1 (Bets void if doesnt start)

TO WIN IN EXTRA TIME 16/1 Barcelona; 40/1 Chelsea

TO WIN PENALTY SHOOTOUT 33/1 Barca; 40/1 Chelsea

WEBB TO REF MANC SHOWDOWN

ANDRE MARRINER has been handed refereeing duties for the Manchester showdown and Hills offer 7/1 that he will flourish his red card two or more times and make United 11/10 favourites to receive more cards than City.

WILLIAM HILL make City 6/5 favourites to beat 23/10 United witgh the draw 2/1.

Hills have cut united from 1/ 2 to 4/9 to win the Premier League title and lengthened City from 6/4 to 7/4. Our United liabilities are somewhat heftier than those for City explained Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

MOST CARDS

MAN CITY 7/4
TIE 5/2
MAN UTD 11/10

TOTAL RED CARDS

NONE 2/7
ONE 7/2
TWO OR MORE 7/1

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8/1 Chelsea Hold Firm At The Bridge… Are Newcastle The Most Entertaining Premier League Side Ever?

April 26, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Best Goal, Bolton Wanderers, Craig Gordon, Dennis Bergkamp, Favouritism, Goalkeeper, Joe Crilly, Joe Hart, John Terry, League Awards, Lionel Messi, Matt Le Tissier, Michael Essien, Nou Camp, Peter Schmeichel, Punters, Roberto Di Matteo, Strikers, Thierry Henry, William Hill

CHELSEA are up against it in their Champions League semi final with William Hill making the home side 4/1 to win the match and Barcelona odds on at 8/11 to return to the Nou Camp with the advantage. Chelseas back line will have to stand firm against the predicted barrage and Hills are offering 8/1 that Roberto Di Matteos men win to nil.

Punters are backing Barcelona as if they cannot lose but Chelsea have been waiting a few years for revenge and it could come on Wednesday night, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

If any Barcelona player has to be stopped, it is Lionel Messi and William Hill are offering odds on who will be the first to foul him, making Michael Essien and Raul Meireles the 6/1 joint favourites with John Terry and John Obi Mikel both 7/1. Messi is 12/5 to outscore the entire Chelsea team on Wednesday night.

To celebrate 20 years of the Premier League, the FA are doing a 20 Seasons Of Premier League Awards and amongst the categories are best goal, best match and best celebration. Bookmakers, William Hill make Dennis Bergkamp (vs Newcastle 2001/02) and Paolo Di Canio (vs Wimbledon 1999/2000) the joint 9/2 favourites to win the award while Matt Le Tissier (vs Blackburn 1994/95) and Thierry Henry (vs Manchester Utd 2000/01) are 11/2 joint third favourites.

It is not just the strikers getting recognised at the awards however, as the men between the sticks are also represented by the Best Save of the 20 Seasons Awards. Possibly the greatest ever Premier League goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, shares 4/1 favouritism for the award with his effort against Newcastle in the 1997/98 season, with Joe Hart (vs Liverpool 2007/08) the same price. Craig Gordon (vs Bolton Wanderers 2010/11) is the 5/1 third favourite.

Newcastle are involved in the three favourites for the Match of the 20 Years award with their 3-4 defeat to Liverpool in 1995/96 offered at 8/15 (having originally opened at 4/1). Their thrilling 4-4 comeback against Arsenal in 2010/11 is offered at 8/1 and their 5-0 victory over Manchester United in 1996/97 9/1.

There have been some fantastic performances throughout the 20 years of the Premier League, although perhaps none as entertaining as the Liverpool win that effectively ended Newcastles title aspirations in 1995/96 and that match is clear favourite to win, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

20 Years Of The Premier League Awards:

Best Goal: 9/2 Dennis Bergkamp; 9/2 Paolo Di Canio; 11/2 Matt Le Tissier (vs Blackburn 94/95); 11/2 Thierry Henry; 7/1 Eric Cantona; 8/1 Alan Shearer; 8/1 Tony Yeboah; 9/1 Wayne Roney; 10/1 Matt Le Tissier (vs Newcastle 93/94); 10/1 David Beckham

Best Save: 4/1 Joe Hart; 4/1 Peter Schmeichel (vs Newcastle); 5/1 Craig Gordon; 11/2 Jussi Jaskelainen; 11/2 Peter Schmeichel (vs Liverpool); 7/1 Tomasz Kuszczak (vs Wigan); 8/1 Carlo Cudicini; 12/1 Brad Friedel; 12/1 Tomasz Kuszczak (vs Birmingham); 14/1 Shay Given

Best Match: 8/15 Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle 95/96; 8/1 Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal 10/11; 9/1 Newcastle 5-0 Man Utd 96/97; 10/1 Arsenal 4-4 Tottenham 08/09; 10/1 anchester United 4-3 Manchester City 09/10; 10/1 Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal 08/09; 11/1 Tottenham 3-5 Manchester United 01/02; 11/1 Manchester United 8-2 Arsenal 11/12; 16/1 Manchester United 1-6 Manchester City 11/12; 20/1 Portsmouth 7-4 Reading 07/08

Champions League:

Goalscorer match bet: 2/1 Chelsea; 12/5 Lionel Messi; 1/1 Tie

Gareth Bale to join Barca before end of summer transfer window: 9/2 yes; 1/8 no

4/1 Chelsea; 8/11 Barcelona; 5/2 draw

8/1 Chelsea to win to nil

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What Now For Comollis Big Money Signings?

April 20, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Anfield, David Silva, Frank Lampard, Goal Difference, Greenside, Joe Crilly, Jones 1, Lionel Messi, Liverpool Player, London N22, Luis Suarez, Man Andy, Man C, Man City, Man Utd, Partner In Crime, Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney, William Hill, Williamhill

Damien Comolli has departed Anfield and William Hill are offering odds on which of his signings will have left Anfield. The £35million man, Andy Carroll is 5/4 to no longer be at the club on the first day of next season, while his partner in crime, Luis Suarez, is the same price to no longer be a Liverpool player next season.

Damien Comolli signings:

Will they be at Liverpool next season? (y/n): Carroll (4/7, 2/1); Downing (1/10, 11/2); Henderson (1/10, 11/2); Doni (4/7, 5/4); Bellamy (8/11, Evs); Coates (1/5, 10/3); Enrique (1/12, 6/1); Adam (4/7, 5/4); Suarez (4/7, 5/4)

Who will start in goal for Liverpool in FA Cup semi final?

Brad Jones 1/25
Any other 9/1

Frank Lampard was one of the players selected to model Chelseas new kit, prompting William Hill to cut his odds of being at Chelsea next season from 4/6 to 4/11 (2/1 to have left).

There were many who said that Frank was off to while away his days with his pal Backs in America, but his recent form coupled with his undoubted desire to remain a Chelsea player has lead us to reassess our opinion, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Man Utd title winning margin:

Not win title 7/2
Goal difference 33/1
1-4 pts 13/8
5-8 pts 2/1
9 or more pts 4/1

** Man Utd to win the league via a play-off 350/1

Man C title winning margin:

Not win title 1/6
Goal difference 25/1
1-2 pts1 1/2
3 or more pts 20/1

**Man City to win the league via a play-off 350/1

Ballon d’Or:

Lionel Messi 1/3
Cristiano Ronaldo 7/2
Robin van Persie 9/1
Xavi 12/1
Wayne Rooney 25/1
David Silva 33/1
Others on request

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Didier No Longer Top Drog But You Bet He Will Stay In January

November 30, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 1st February, Braga, Carling Cup, Crystal Palace, Didier Drogba, Drog, Flood Gates, Joe Crilly, Lionel Messi, Manchester United, Old Trafford, Outsiders, Realising, Salonika, Spurs, Top Dog, White Hart Lane, Wilfried, William Hill, Zaha

With uncertainty surrounding the Chelsea future of Didier Drogba, William Hill think that he will stay at the club during the January transfer window offering 2/5 that he is still there on the 1st February 2012 (7/4 that he moves during that period).

Drogba has long been the main targetman for Chelsea, however his position as top dog is under threat from some of the younger pups, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Saying that, however, we do not think that he will bolt for the exit in January.

Palace Travel To Old Trafford And Wednesday Europa Prices

Crystal Palace head to Old Trafford on Wednesday with the hosts 1/4 favourites with William Hill to secure a victory and the Eagles a massive 12/1 to spring an upset. With the hosts such firm favourites, Hills are offering a market on how many goals the home side will score and make two the 11/4 favourite followed by three at 3/1 but should the flood gates open, Hills make seven or more goals 33/1. Palaces Wilfried Zaha has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi but Hills think he has a long way to go before realising that potential and he is 4/1 to play for England before the 2014 World Cup. Zaha is 6/1 to score anytime and 16/1 to open the scoring at Old Trafford.

Zaha will have the ultimate platform to showcase his talents although, we ultimately think that he (and his team) will struggle to score, let alone win, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Birmingham and Spurs are both taking part in the Europa League on Wednesday and while Birmingham are outsiders to win away in Braga (at 5/1) but Spurs are 2/5 to defeat PAOK Salonika at White Hart Lane. Spurs still represent Englands best prospect in this tournament and are 9/1 favourites to win the tournament.

Carling Cup:

1/4 Manchester United; 12/1 Crystal Palace; 9/2 Draw

To Qualify: 1/16 Manchester United; 7/1 Crystal Palace

How many goals will Manchester United Score: 15/2 none; 7/2 one; 11/4 two; 3/1 three; 6/1 four; 10/1 five; 20/1 six; 33/1 seven or more

Wilfried Zaha to play for England before the start of the 2014 World Cup: 4/1 yes; 1/7 no

Europa League:

Spurs Stage of Elimination: 7/2 group stage; 7/2 last 32; 4/1 last 16; 5/1 quarter final; 13/2 semi final; 9/1 runner up; 9/1 winner

Birmingham Stage of Elimination: 11/10 group stage; 2/1 last 32; 4/1 last 16; 10/1 quarter final; 25/1 semi final; 33/1 runner up; 50/1 winner

2/5 Spurs; 7/1 PAOK Salonika; 10/3 Draw
11/20 Braga; 5/1 Birmingham; 3/1 Draw

Europa League Outright: 9/1 Tottenham; 10/1 PSG; 10/1 Atletico; 14/1 Schalke; 14/1 PSV; 14/1 Stoke; 20/1 Lazio; 20/1 Udinese; 25/1 Braga; 25/1 Twente; 28/1 Fulham; 33/1 BAR

Other Brit sides: 50/1 Birmingham; 100/1 Celtic

Furthest progressing Brit side: 15/8 Tottenham; 2/1 Stoke; 9/4 Fulham; 9/1 Celtic; 10/1 Birmingham

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Toon Time, Bet On It. Messi Odds On For Ballon .

November 6, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Andres Iniesta, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Forlan, Eric Abidal, Gerard Pique, Graham Sharpe, Hat Tricks, Iker Casillas, Karim Benzema, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Man C, Samuel Eto O, Sergio Aguero, Thomas Muller, Top Scorer, Wayne Rooney, Wesley Sneijder

YOU BET THIS IS TOON TIME!

NEWCASTLEs stunning start to the Premier League season has seen manager Alan Pardew become a 10/1 shot to become LMA Manager of the Year with William Hill who make his striker Dember Ba 16/1 to end up top scorer in the division, and 11/4 to double his already impressive total of two Prem hat tricks before the season is out.
Newcastle now face a stern examination of their credentials as they face Everton, Man C, Man U and Chelsea in their next four matches and Hills offer 33/1 that they take 10 or more points from those games. Now we will see whether Newcastle have reached these heights courtesy of the fixture list or belong their on merit. We expect them to end up between 7th and 10th still a worthy achievement said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL TOON SPECIALS:
Newcastle to win Prem 500/1; To finish in top 4 14/1; To be relegated 33/1
Newcastle unbeaten in premier League this season? 80/1

What will Newcastle finishing position be?

Winner 500/1
2nd-4th 14/1
5th-6th 11/4
7th-10th 11/8
11th-14th 3/1
15-17 8/1
Bottom 3 25/1

How many points will Toon get from next 4 league games v Everton;Man C; Man U; Chelsea?

0-3 4/7
4-6 7/4
7-9 15/2
10-12 33/1

Who will remain unbeaten in league longer Man City or Newcastle? 1/12 City, 6/1 Newcastle

How many more league hat-tricks will Ba score?

None 4/6
One 5/2
Two Or More 11/4

Dember Ba to be Prem top scorer 16/1

Alan Pardew to be LMA manager of the year. 10/1

MESSI 1/8 FOR BALLON DOR

WILLIAM HILL.BALLON DOR –
Lionel Messi 1/8
Cristiano Ronaldo 8/1
Xavi 14/1
Andres Iniesta 14/1
Wayne Rooney 25/1
David Villa 25/1
Nani 66/1
Sergio Aguero 50/1
Wesley Sneijder 50/1
Mesut Ozil 66/1
Luis Suarez 66/1
Cesc Fabregas 66/1
Thomas Muller 66/1
Iker Casillas 100/1
Xabi Alonso 100/1
Karim Benzema 100/1
Samuel Eto’o 100/1
Diego Forlan 100/1
Neymar 100/1
Dani Alves 100/1
Bastian Schweinsteiger 100/1
Eric Abidal 100/1
Gerard Pique 100/1

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South American Heavyweights Set To Slug It Out And Englands Women Fancied

July 7, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Argentina Brazil, Berth, Brazil Paraguay, Brazil Uruguay, Colombia Uruguay, Copa America, Fara Williams, Favourites, Heavyweights, Joe Crilly, Kelly Smith, Knockout Stages, Leading Scorer, Lionel Messi, Mexico 66, Opponents, Spokesman, Tevez, William Hill, World Cup

Argentina are the 5/6 favourites with William Hill to win this Summers Copa America with Brazil the 2/1 second favourites. The pair are streets ahead of the third favourite, Uruguay, at 10/1. Argentina and Brazil are so fancied for the tournament that it is 2/5 for the pair to contest the final at Hills. Lionel Messi is the 7/2 favourite to be the tournaments leading scorer while Brazils Fred is 9/1. Falcao, Higuain and Tevez are all 10/1.

While some of the top sides have sent young or weaker squads to Argentina, the hosts and Brazil look as strong as ever and it appears as though they will be slugging it out for the title of best South American side, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Amidst stories that Mexico have suspended eight members of their squad, Hills have reacted by shortening the odds of their opponents in the first match. Chile have been cut from 4/6 to 4/9 for victory, while Mexico have lengthened to 11/2.

Copa America:

Nominate the Finalist: 2/5 Argentina/Brazil; 10/1 Argentina/Chile; 10/1 Argentina/Uruguay; 14/1 Argentina/Paraguay; 20/1 Brazil/Chile; 20/1 Brazil/Uruguay;22/1 Brazil/Colombia; 50/1 Brazil/Paraguay; 50/1 Uruguay/Chile; 66/1 Argentina/Mexico; 80/1 Brazil/Mexico; 100/1 Uruguay/Mexico; 150/1 Colombia/Chile; 150/1 Colombia/Uruguay; 200/1 Colombia/Mexico

Winner: 5/6 Argentina; 2/1 Brazil; 10/1 Uruguay; 11/1 Chile; 16/1 Paraguay; 20/1 Colombia; 50/1 Mexico; 66/1 Ecuador; 80/1 Venezuela; 150/1 Bolivia; 150/1 Peru; 200/1 Costa Rica

Englands Women Fancied For Knockout Berth

Fara Williams scored Englands only goal in their drab draw against Mexico and she heads the betting to be Englands lead scorer at the Womens World Cup. She is the 2/1 favourite to do so, while Kelly Smith is the 5/2 second favourite. England have been pushed out from an initial 16/1 to 33/1 to win the tournament, although they are 1/5 to qualify from their group into the knockout stages.

Despite the fact that the Three Lions got off to a bit of a slow start, we feel they will do exactly what is expected of them and qualify for the latter stages of the tournament with relative ease, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly

Womens World Cup:

England Top Scorer: 2/1 Fara Williams; 5/2 Kelly Smith; 4/1 Eniola Aluko; 9/2 Ellen White; 8/1 Karen Carney; 10/1 Rachel Yankey; others on request

33/1 England to win Womens World Cup
1/5 England to qualify for knockout stages

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Bookies Brace For Barca Bashing, United In Support For The Reds

June 1, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 10 Million, 163, Bets, Bookies, Champions League, Extra Time, Joe Crilly, Lionel Messi, Manchester United, Outsider, Patrice Evra, Reds, Saturday Night, Spokesman, Time In History, Turnover, Wagers, Wayne Rooney, William Hill, World Cup

Despite being at Wembley, Manchester United find themselves the biggest outsider for the Champions League Final for over a decade, with no other finalist in the past 10 years priced at more than 2/1. United are offered at 3/1 with Hills, but not even that price can tempt punters, with over 80% of bets placed on a Barcelona victory at 21/20. Hills are also offering over 100 in play markets and think that it could be the first time in history that in-play bets exceed pre-match wagers.

Over the years Manchester United have caused us a fair amount of pain, but they will save us millions if they manage to beat Barcelona on Saturday night, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are expecting a £10 million industry wide turnover making this the biggest game since the World Cup Final last year.

Lionel Messi is the 5/1 favourite to score the first goal of the match, while David Villa is 7/1. Wayne Rooney is 8/1 with Pedro and Hernandez both 9/1.

William Hill have a number of specials available for this weekends match and offer 25/1 that Patrice Evra will score and Manchester United lift the trophy (Happy Evra After) and 22/1 that Gerard Pique scores from outside the area (Pique That One Out).

Manchester United / Barcelona Odds:

90 Minutes: 21/20 Barcelona; 3/1 Manchester United; 21/10 Draw

To Win In Extra Time: 9/1 Barcelona; 16/1 Manchester United

To Win On Penalties: 11/1 Manchester United; 11/1 Barcelona

To Lift The Trophy: 1/2 Barcelona; 13/8 Manchester United

5/1 Match to be decided on penalties

Barcelona to Dominate Champions League:
5/1 To win Champions League this year and next
16/1 To win Champions League this year, next year AND the season after that

Match Winner Offers:
6/1 Rooney to score & Manchester United to win in 90 minutes
6/1 Match to be decided on penalties
4/1 Villa to score and Barcelona to win in 90 minutes
9/2 Match to be decided in Extra Time

First Goalscorer: 5/1 Lionel Messi; 7/1 David Villa; 8/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 9/1 Pedro; 12/1 Bojan; 12/1 Michael Owen; 12/1 Dimitar Berbatov; 14/1 BAR

Patriotic Punt*: 10/1 Lewis Hamilton OR Jenson Button to win Monaco Grand Prix and Manchester United to lift the Champions League Trophy
*Available until 1300h Saturday 28th May 2011.

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You Bet Someone Loves Jose

May 12, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bitter Rivals, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dead Heat, Downfall, Extra Time, Graham Sharpe, Guardiola, Hat Trick, Leg Kick, Lionel Messi, Madrid Champions League, Man Utd, Real Madri, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Schalke, Team Barcelona, Team Man, Wager, William Hill

Real big bet on Madrid
YOU BET SOMEONE LOVES JOSE

A WILLIAM HILL online client has staked £20,000 on Real Madrid over-turning Barcelonas two goal lead from the first leg of their Champions League semi final and knocking them out. The client took odds of 16/1 which would give him a profit of £320,000 if the bet is successful. Hills have now cut Reals odds of going through from 16/1 to 14/1 but make Barcelona red hot favourites to reach the final at odds of 1/50. This is a bold wager, which may look an inspired gamble if Jose can live up to his Special One nickname and somehow plot the downfall of bitter rivals Barca said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

FOLLOWING the controversial scenes at the first leg of the Bareclona- Real Madrid Champions League semi, William Hill are betting on how many players Real will end up with on the pitch and offer 2/5 all eleven; 9/4 just ten; 5/1 nine or fewer.

**Hills….Barcelona v Real Madrid Champions League Semi Final Second Leg Kick Off 7.45pm Live on Sky

Two of the Worlds best players, Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelonas Lionel Messi, feature in this Champions League Semi Final second leg. Will one of them score a hat-trick?MESSI OR RONALDO to score a hat-trick 10/1

Total Champions League Semi Final Goals
under 5….7/4
5-6……….13/8
7 or more…6/4
Extra time included.

Highest Scoring Match
Barcelona v Real Madrid..11/10
Man Utd v Schalke……..5/4
Tie…………………………11/4
Extra time included for this bet.

Highest Scoring Team
Man Utd……….11/10
Barcelona………6/5
Real Madrid………6/1
Schalke…………16/1
Dead heat rules apply. Win only. Extra time included for bet.

Fastest Scoring Team
Barcelona……7/4
Man Utd……..7/4
Real Madrid….10/3
Schalke………9/2

Dead heat rules apply. WIN ONLY.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Guardiola sent off 25/1
Mourinho sent off 16/1
Any player to be booked for similuation in Barcelona vs Real Madrid 13/8
Any substitute to be sent off 12/1
Refers to a non-playing substitute at time of sending off.

Barcelona win in extra time 40/1
Real Madrid win in extra time 66/1
Barcelona win on penalties 100/1
Real Madrid win on penalties 100/1

Man Utd win in extra time 50/1
Schalke win in extra time 100/1
Man Utd win on penalties 125/1
Schalke win on penalties 125/1

SECOND LEG SPECIALS (90M UNLESS SPECIFIED)

TO PROGRESS…1/50 Barcelona; 14/1 Real

90m -7/10 Barca; 13/5 draw; Real 4/1

Both teams score – 8/13 yes; 6/5 no
Come from behind to win- Barca 6/1; Real 14/1
Lead half time but not win game – 10 Barca; 17/2 Real
Either side score in 1st 15m – 2/1
Own goal scored – 13/2
Score in both halves – Barca 13/10; Real 15/4
Keep clean sheet – Barca 11/8; Real 9/2
Score 1st goal – 4/9 Barca; 14 none scored; Real 17/10
Goals in 90m – 5/4 2 or less; 11/4 – 3; 8/5 4 or more.
Guardiola sent off – 25/1

TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE…8/15 Barca; 13/8 Man U; 40/1 Real; 150/1 Schalke

WIN-R/UP….4/7 Bar/MU; 17/10 MU/Bar; 20 Bar/Sch; 40 Real/MU; 50 MU/Real; 66 Sch/Bar; 300 Real/Sch; 1000 Sch/Real

William Hill make Jose Mourinho odds-on still to be Real Madrid boss on the first day of next season, despite his outspoken remarks after the defeat to Barcelona. Most Real and probably Chelsea and Inter fans will empathise with Mourinhos comments, controversial though they are. He is shrewd enough to know that, and as well as removing responsibility for defeat from himself he is also keeping the fans onside for a further stint with Real, in case those same comments may not have gone down well with potential future employers said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills….Mourinho’s Club First Day Of EPL Season 2011/12
Real Madrid….. 4/6
Man City ……..2/1
Chelsea………. 8/1
Inter …………..25/1
Liverpool …….25/1
Man Utd …….25/1
Tottenham ….25/1
AC Milan …….40/1
Arsenal ……….40/1
England national team… 50/1
Others on request.

Further information…graham sharpe.0208 918 3731/0780 3233702

Bookmaker News

16/1 Jose To See Red – 25/1 Jose To Be Red !

May 10, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bet, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dead Heat, Extra Time, Guardiola, Hat Trick, Leg Kick, Lionel Messi, Madrid Champions League, Man Utd, Match, Mourinho, Pitch, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Schalke, Sky, Team Barcelona, Team Man, William Hill

*****************************WILLIAM HILL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPECIALS*********************************************************

JOSE 16/1 TO BE SENT OFF AGAIN

FOLLOWING the controversial scenes at the first leg of the Bareclona- Real Madrid Champions League semi, William Hill are offering 16/1 that Joe Mourinho will see red again. And Hills are also betting on how many players Real will end up with on the pitch and offer 2/5 all eleven; 9/4 just ten; 5/1 nine or fewer.

**Hills….Barcelona v Real Madrid Champions League Semi Final Second Leg Kick Off 7.45pm Live on Sky

Total Champions League Semi Final Goals
under 5….7/4
5-6……….13/8
7 or more…6/4
Extra time included.

Highest Scoring Match
Barcelona v Real Madrid..11/10
Man Utd v Schalke……..5/4
Tie…………………………11/4
Extra time included for this bet.

Highest Scoring Team
Man Utd……….11/10
Barcelona………6/5
Real Madrid………6/1
Schalke…………16/1
Dead heat rules apply. Win only. Extra time included for bet.

Fastest Scoring Team
Barcelona……7/4
Man Utd……..7/4
Real Madrid….10/3
Schalke………9/2

Dead heat rules apply. WIN ONLY.

Barcelona win in extra time 40/1
Real Madrid win in extra time 66/1
Barcelona win on penalties 100/1
Real Madrid win on penalties 100/1

Man Utd win in extra time 50/1
Schalke win in extra time 100/1
Man Utd win on penalties 125/1
Schalke win on penalties 125/1

SECOND LEG SPECIALS (90M UNLESS SPECIFIED)

TO PROGRESS…1/100 Barcelona; 16/1 Real

90m -7/10 Barca; 13/5 draw; Real 4/1

TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE…8/15 Barca; 13/8 Man U; 40/1 Real; 150/1 Schalke

WIN-R/UP….4/7 Bar/MU; 17/10 MU/Bar; 20 Bar/Sch; 40 Real/MU; 50 MU/Real; 66 Sch/Bar; 300 Real/Sch; 1000 Sch/Real

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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