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Hughes Fancied For Villa Switch

June 7, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bob Bradley, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Frank Rijkaard, Gareth Southgate, Gary Mcallister, Gerrard Houllier, Graham Sharpe, Gus Poyet, Jurgen Klinsmann, Kevin Macdonald, London N22, Louis Van Gaal, Martin Jol, Martin O Neill, Media Relations Director, Rafa Benitez, Sam Allardyce, Steve Mcclaren, Williamhill

HUGHES FANCIED FOR VILLA SWITCH

WILLIAM HILL have made Mark Hughes 11/10 favourite to succeed Gerrard Houllier as permanent manager of Villa after stories circulated suggesting that the current boss may not return to his role following illness. There are those who believe Hughes was a Villa target when the job became vacant after Martin ONeills departure, so he could well be interested this time round should the position become vacant imminently said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILLNEXT PERMANENT VILLA BOSS

Mark Hughes 11/10
Rafa Benitez 4/1
David Moyes 4/1
Steve McClaren 10/1
Roberto Martinez 14/1
Martin Jol 20/1
Chris Hughton 20/1
Sam Allardyce 20/1
Gus Poyet 25/1
Gary McAllister 25/1
Owen Coyle 25/1
Jurgen Klinsmann 25/1
Louis Van Gaal 25/1
Stuart Pearce 25/1
Kevin MacDonald 25/1
Carlo Ancelotti 33/1
Bob Bradley 33/1
Paul Lambert 33/1
Steve Bruce 33/1
Gareth Southgate 33/1
Frank Rijkaard 40/1
Martin O’Neill 40/1
Simon Grayson 40/1
Avram Grant 50/1
Fabio Capello 66/1

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Graham Sharpe,
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Lucky Punter Dishes Up 93,957/1 Winner

June 6, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ashton Under Lyme, Athlone, Elfsborg, Finn Harps, Football Accumulator, Greenside, Inter Milan, Italian Cup, Jjk, Joe Crilly, London N22, Lucky Hills, Mystery Man, Salthill Devon, Shamrock Rovers, Sochaux, Summer Something, William Hill, Williamhill, Xamax

One lucky Hills punter in Ashton-under-Lyme made the most of the end of the football season, by scoring a 93,957/1 winning football accumulator. His 22 team selection contained no games from the UK but included matches from France, Ireland, Italy and Norway. The mystery man, a regular customer in his fifties, believed to work in the restaurant trade, placed a 25p accumulator which returned £23,489.32.

The English football season may now be over, but Hills are offering a number of markets from leagues around the world all summer, something which this lucky punter duly took advantage of, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

The winning coupon saw wins for Inter Milan in the Italian Cup final as well as victories for French champions Lille and Germanys friendly victory over Uruguay.

See the winning selections below (winners are in bold):

Lille vs Rennes (8/11)
Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians (4/5)
Nancy vs Lens (4/11)
Derry vs Galway (2/7)
Valenciennes vs Nice (10/11)
Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk (4/5)
Arles vs Sochaux (4/5)
Inter Milan vs Palermo (4/6)
Germany vs Uruguay (8/13)
Helsingborg vs Trelleborg (8/13)
Elfsborg vs Brommapojkarna (4/6)
Wexford vs Shelbourne (4/9)
Monaghan vs Finn Harps (1/3)
Bordeaux vs Montpellier (5/6)
Athlone vs Salthill Devon (8/13)
Aalesund vs Viking (11/10)
Atvidaberg vs Osters (4/7)
Neuchatel Xamax vs Sion (8/11)
Obrero vs Gais (4/6)
Ried vs Austria Lustenauj (23/20)
Halmstad vs Malmo (11/10)
HJK Helsinki vs JJK (4/7)

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Joe Crilly
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Joe Crilly
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You Bet Guardiola To Pep Up His Cv With Chelsea Job

June 2, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Boss, Cv, Frank Rijkaard, Gig, Greenside, Harry Redknapp, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, London N22, Marco Van Basten, Mark Hughes, Momentum, New Challenge, Pep Guardiola, Punters, Real Money, Spokesman, Vilas Boas, William Hill, Williamhill

The gamble on Harry Redknapp to be the next Chelsea manager has lost momentum somewhat, opening the door once again for Guus Hiddink. Redknapp is the favourite for the Chelsea gig at 6/4, but Hiddink has been backed in to 2/1 from 9/2 yesterday following an early morning gamble on the Turkey boss. Pep Guardiola has been well backed also, in from 7/1 to 5/2 since yesterday. Marco van Basten, however, has gone the other way, drifting from 5/2 second favourite to 4/1.

The real money in the last 24 hours has been for Hiddink and Guardiola. Where the latter is concerned, it appears our punters think Guardiola would like to Pep up his CV with a new challenge following all his success at Barcelona, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Chelsea Manager:

6/4 Harry Redknapp; 2/1 Guus Hiddink; 5/2 Pep Guardiola; 4/1 Marco van Basten; 8/1 Andre Vilas-Boas; 10/1 Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Frank Rijkaard; 25/1 BAR

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You Bet There Will Be Goals Galore In League 1 Play-off

June 2, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 1s, Benik, Bet, Craig, Favourites, Game, Greenside, Joe Crilly, Jordan Rhodes, London N22, Match, Odds, Peterborough, Score, Spokesman, Tight, Top Scorers, Trophy, William Hill, Williamhill

Huddersfield are slight favourites to win their League 1 Play-Off final against Peterborough on Sunday, offered at 6/4 with William Hill, while Peterborough are 19/10. Both sides have been known for their attacking football this season and Hills offer 4/1 that both teams score at least two goals each. Jordan Rhodes is the 5/1 favourite to open the scoring during the game, while Benik Afobe and Craig Mackail-Smith are both 6/1. The match is 9/2 to go to penalties.

The betting is very tight as would be expected between League 1s top scorers. The only thing that appears definite is that there will be goals, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill League 1 Play-Off Odds:

90 Minutes: 6/4 Huddersfield; 19/10 Peterborough; 21/10 Draw

To Lift The Trophy: 8/11 Huddersfield; 1/1 Peterborough

4/1 Both sides score at least twice each

9/2 Match go to penalties

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Joe Crilly
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Bookies Cannot Separate League 2 Hopefuls

June 1, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bookies, Craig Reid, Draw 6, Extra Time, Favourites, Greenside, Hopefuls, Huddersfield, Joe Crilly, London N22, Old Trafford, Peterborough, Play Offs, Reading 2, Spokesman, Stevenage, Three Games, Torquay, William Hill, Williamhill

William Hill cannot separate Stevenage and Torquay as they go head to head for a spot in League One, with both sides offered at 7/4 for victory at Old Trafford. The draw is 2/1. Torquay have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last nine games and Hills are offering 8/5 that they do so during Saturdays game. Torquays Chris Zebroski is the 6/1 favourite to score first, while Stevenages Craig Reid and Byron Harrison are both 13/2 to do likewise. Stevenage are 4/5 to lift the trophy, while Torquay are 10/11.

Just one point separated these two sides at the end of this season and the betting suggests that this game will be nip and tuck all the way, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Huddersfield are the slight 6/4 favourites to defeat 19/10 Peterborough on Sunday, while Swansea just shade the betting for Mondays Championship match at 17/10 against 9/5 Reading.

Hills are 11/5 that the Stevenage vs Torquay game is the highest scoring game of the three Play-Off matches. Hills offer 13/8 that one of the three games goes to penalties and 3/1 that all three sides promoted via the Play-Offs avoid relegation next season.

William Hill Play-Offs Odds:

90 Minutes:
7/4 Stevenage; 7/4 Torquay; 2/1 Draw
6/4 Huddersfield; 19/10 Peterborough; 21/10 Draw
17/10 Swansea; 9/5 Reading; 2/1 Draw

8/5 Torquay to keep a clean sheet

Play-Off Specials:

Highest Scoring Match:
10/11 Huddersfield / Peterborough
11/5 Stevenage / Torquay
5/2 Reading / Swansea

Play-Offs Decided In Extra Time:
4/6 None
13/8 One
8/1 Two
66/1 Three

How Many Play-Offs Decided On Penalties:
4/7 None
13/8 One
10/1 Two
66/1 Three

How Many Play-Off Promoted Teams Will Be Relegated:
3/1 None
4/5 One
5/2 Two
33/1 Three

Joe Crilly
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You Bet arry Could Be The Man To Make Torres Tick

May 31, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bets, Frank Rijkaard, Greenside, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Joe Crilly, Johannesburg, London N22, Marco Van Basten, Mark Hughes, Odds, Pep Guardiola, Rafa Benitez, Smoke Without Fire, Spokesman, Tick, Villas Boas, William Hill, Williamhill, Yesterday Afternoon

Harry Redknapp is the Even money favourite to be the next Chelsea manager in the wake of a massive overnight gamble. Having started out as a 25/1 shot, he was backed all the way in to 6/1 by yesterday afternoon. By last night he was 5/2 and the money did not stop there, with numerous three figure bets being placed as far afield as Johannesburg.

There is no smoke without fire and the weight of this gamble would suggest that a decision may be imminent, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Guus Hiddink is the 3/1 second favourite with Hills, while Marco van Basten is 4/1.

Next Chelsea Manager (Hills odds): 1/1 Harry Redknapp; 3/1 Guus Hiddink; 4/1 Marco van Basten; 13/2 Andre Villas Boas; 7/1 Pep Guardiola; 10/1 Mark Hughes; 16/1 Frank Rijkaard; 16/1 Rafa Benitez; 20/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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Will Play-off Sides Pay The Penalty?

May 31, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Agony, Bank Holiday Weekend, Draw 6, Extra Time, Favourites, Greenside, Huddersfield, Joe Crilly, London N22, Lottery, Odds, Penalty Shootout, Peterborough, Play Offs, Spokesman, Stevenage, Swansea, Torquay, William Hill, Williamhill

Will Play-Off Sides Pay The Penalty?
Stevenage and Huddersfield are clear favourites for their respective Play-Off final matches, however, bookmakers William Hill cannot separate Swansea and Reading in the Championship match. Stevenage are 7/5 to win against Torquay while Huddersfield are 13/10 to overcome Peterborough. Swansea and Reading however, are both priced at 6/4 to win in 90 minutes on Monday.

Hills are also offering a number of specials for this Bank Holiday weekends Play-Off action and make Huddersfield vs Peterborough the 10/11 favourite to be the highest scoring game of the three. No Play-Off weekend would be complete without the agony of a penalty shootout and Hills offer 13/8 that one of the games goes the distance and 66/1 that all three go to penalties.

The betting indicates that all three of the games will be tight and it would not be surprising to see at least one of the games suffer the agony of a spot kick lottery, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Play-Off Odds:

90 minutes betting:
7/5 Stevenage; 8/5 Torquay; 21/10 Draw
13/10 Huddersfield; 7/4 Peterborough; 21/10 Draw
6/4 Swansea; 6/4 Reading; 21/10 Draw

Highest Scoring Match:
10/11 Huddersfield/Peterborough
11/5 Stevenage/Torquay
5/2 Reading/Swansea

How Many Play-Offs Decided In Extra Time: 4/6 None; 13/8 One; 8/1 Two; 66/1 Three.

How Many Play-Offs To Be Decided On Penalties: 4/7 None; 13/8 One; 10/1 Two; 66/1 Three.

How Many Play-Off Promoted Teams Will Be Relegated: 3/1 None; 4/5 One; 5/2 Two; 33/1 Three.

66/1 all of the promoted sides to get relegated next season.

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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