Managerial Favourites – Jol, Hughes, Hiddink, Robins.

MANAGERIAL MOVES – JOL,HUGHES,HIDDINK,ROBINS HEAD MARKETS

MARTIN JOL has emerged as the new favourite to succeed Mark Hughes as Fulham boss, with William Hill now quoting him at 6/4, and also offering 11/4 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Steve McClaren.
However, Jol is also 8/1 fifth favourite to become the new Villa boss with Hills who make Mark Hughes 15/8 favourite for the role with Carlo Ancelotti 11/4 second favourite, Roberto Martinez 7/2; Steve McClaren; 11/1 Rafa Benitez and David Moyes.
Guus Hiddink retains his position as odds on favourite to be the next Chelsea boss, with Hills quoting him at 4/7 and also offering 7/2 Mark Hughes; 4/1 Harry Redknapp; 5/1 Marco Van Basten; 9/1 Andre Villas-Boas; 14/1 Pep Guardiola; 25/1 Jose Mourinho.
AND MARK ROBINS has been backed down to odds-on favouritism to succeed Dave Jones at Cardiff with Hills who also offer 11/4Chris Hughton; 11/2 Neil Ardley; 7/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 12/1 Aidy Boothroyd and Paul Ince.
‘Managerial markets are amongst the most volatile things we price up and it would be no surprise whatsoever to see new favourites for each of these jobs within a day or two!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘All we know for sure is that someone will almost certainly find out who is going to get the jobs before we do!’

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Hughes Fancied For Villa Switch

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 O’Neill’s departure, so he could well be interested this time round should the position become vacant imminently’’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT 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,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
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Guardiola Backed For Chelsea Job As Fergie 6/4 To Stay To 2014

Guardiola for United – Or Chelsea?
THREE MORE FERGIE YEARS?

WILLIAM HILL believe Sir Alex Ferguson may well still be Man U boss in 2014, offering 6/4 that he does not leave the role before that year gets underway. Hills make him 8/1 to stand down this year. ‘There are no positive indications that Fergie is set to quit’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.Jose Mourinho is 5/2 favourite to succeed Fergie whne he does stand down with Hills, who make Guardiola 8/1 to be the next United boss – although the Barca supremo has been backed from 14/1 to 7/2 third favourite to become the next Chelsea manager. ‘We’ve seen a string of three figure bets including one of £250 at 10/1 and obviously he is very much in the news at the moment’ added Sharpe.

Hills…..When Will Fergie Leave Man Utd?
2011…8/1
2012…5/2
2013…7/4
2014 or later…..6/4

Hills….To Start First Game of 11/12 in goal for Man Utd
David de Gea…………8/13
Tomasz Kuszczak…..15/8
Anders Lindegaard…..9/1
Asmir Begovic………..14/1
Manuel Neuer…………14/1
Shay Given……………..14/1
Rob Green……………….16/1
Ben Amos………………25/1
Sergio Asenjo………………..25/1
Kasper Schmeichel……….33/1

Hills….When Will Guardiola Leave Barcelona?
2011……….4/1
2012……….7/4
2013……………5/2
2014 or later……..9/4

HILLS – NEXT CHELSEA BOSS….7/4 Hiddink; 11/4 Redknapp; 7/2 Guardiola; 4 Van Basten; 10 Mourinho; 11 Villas-Boas.

Hills….Next Permanent Man Utd manager?
Jose Mourinho 5/2
David Moyes 5/1
Martin O’Neill 8/1
Pep Guardiola 8/1
Laurent Blanc 10/1
Mark Hughes 14/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Harry Redknapp 16/1
Steve Bruce 16/1
Alex McLeish 20/1
Eric Cantona 20/1
Guus Hiddink 20/1
Owen Coyle 20/1
Paul Lambert 20/1
Carlo Ancelotti 25/1
Carlos Queiroz 25/1

BERBAT-OFF?

WILLIAM HILL have shortened their odds for Berbatov to have left Man U by the first day of next season from 1/8 to 1/9. ‘He looks sure to have become Berbat-off following his Champions League Final snub’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills….Berbatov at Man Utd 1st Day of Next Season?
Yes…5/1
No……1/9

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You Bet Sam Is The Man For West Ham!

William Hill have slashed the price of Sam Allardyce being named as the next West Ham manager from 5/2 to 4/9, following a one sided gamble today. “It has been 100% Allardyce all day, which would suggest he has been seen out and about with the West Ham owners,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Next Permanent West Ham Manager: 4/9 Sam Allardyce, 5/1 Dave Jones, 7/1 Billy Davis, 9/1 Martin O’Neill, 10/1 Chris Houghton, 12/1 Neil Warnock, 14/1 Alex McLeish, 16/1 Ian Holloway, 20/1 Malky MacKay, 20/1 Alan Curbishly

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Bet On Where Martin O’ Neill Will Return To Management

WHERE WILL MARTIN O’NEILL MANAGE NEXT?

WITH Martin O’Neill announcing that he is ready to return to management, William Hill have opened a book on where he will next become a manager and make West Ham their 8/1 favourite, with Manchester United 10/1 second favourites. ‘Martin O’Neill has always previously moved upwards during his career, but may find it tricky to do so this time’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill…..Where will Martin O’Neill manage next?

8 West Ham
10 Man U
14 England
16 Celtic
16 Nottm Forest
25 Chelsea
33 Aston Villa
33 Arsenal

Others on request

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Heavy Gamble On Bluebird To Become A Hammer

Dave Jones has been cut from 10/1 to 6/4 to be the new West Ham boss, by William Hill. He has been the subject of a massive gamble over the space of an hour and has pushed other contenders such as Chris Hughton and Sam Allardyce out to 10/3 and 4/1 respectively.

“Dave Jones has gone from relative outsider to frontrunner in the space of 20 minutes and the gamble would suggest that he is, as reported, the number one target to replace Avram Grant,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Permanent West Ham Manager (William Hill Odds): 6/4 Dave Jones; 10/3 Chris Hughton; 4/1 Sam Allardyce; 9/1 Alex McLeish; 14/1 Neil Warnock; 14/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Paul Lambert; 14/1 Chris Coleman; 16/1 Kevin Keen; 16/1 Ian Holloway; 16/1 Malky MacKay; 20/1 BAR

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Note: This is a volatile market and may be likely to change. For all the latest odds, go to http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/e/2047939/sp/Next-Permanent-West-Ham-Manager.html

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City 11/8 To Finish With Six Point Flurry

CITY 11/8 TO FINISH WITH SIX POINT FLURRY
Manchester City have been shortened from 8/15 to 4/9 by William Hill to beat Stoke in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Hills are also offering 11/8 that City win their final two games against Stoke and Bolton and Mancini’s side has been cut from 8/13 to 4/7 to end the season in third place.
“Arsenal’s unexpected defeat by Villa has given City a huge incentive to finish the season on a high note by taking third place”, said Hill’ spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill odds:
City v Stoke – 4/9 Manchester City, 3/1 Draw, 7/1 Stoke.
To finish third – 4/7 City, 5/4 Arsenal.
City to win final two games – 11/8

McCLAREN HAMMER BLOW?
Steve McClaren is 1/3 favourite with William Hill to succeed Avram Grant as the next permanent West Ham manager. “At the moment it looks like a one horse book with punters desperate to back McCLaren at any price”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Current William Hill next West Ham boss prices: 1/3 Steve McClaren, 7/1 Kevin Keen, 7/1 Chris Hughton, 9/1 Neil Warnock, 10/1 Sam Allardyce, 10/1 Martin Jol, 12/1 Slacen Bilic, 14/1 Gus Poyet, 14/1 Ian Holloway, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 14/1 Robert Di Matteo, 14/1 Paulo Di Canio, 14/1 Brendan Rodgers, 14/1 Malky MacKay, 14/1 Paul Lambert, 16/1 Dave Jones, 16/1 Sven Goran Eriksson, 20/1 Billy Davies, 20/1 Gianfranco Zola, 20/1 Alan Curbishley, 20/1 Sean O’Driscoll, 20/1 Gordon Strachan, 20/1 Stuart Pearce, 20/1 Glen Hoddle, 20/1 Rafael Benitez, 20/1 Jose Mourinho, 20/1 Julian Dicks, 33/1 Phil Brown, 33/1 Gareth Southgate, 40/1 Diego Maradona, 40/1 Ray Wilkins.

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Tevez Backed To Stay At Eastlands As City Odds On To Bag Third

Following his brace against Stoke City, Carlos Tevez has been backed in to 5/6 to still be at Manchester City on the first day of next season. On the day before the FA Cup final, he was 2/5 to move over the summer although his public pledge to stay at Eastlands has seen a marked gamble at William Hill on City’s skipper staying. Carlos Tevez is 5/6 to be this season’s Premier League top scorer, while Dimitar Berbatov is the same price. City are 4/9 to beat Arsenal to 3rd in the table with the Gunners 13/8 to get the final automatic Champion’s League spot.

“Despite suffering a two month goal drought this season AND being out injured for six weeks, Tevez goes into the last day of the season with every chance of winning the golden boot and in firing City into third has more than proved his worth to the club,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Premier League Odds:
Top Scorer: 5/6 Berbatov; 5/6 Tevez

Finish Third: 4/9 Manchester City; 13/8 Arsenal

Carlos Tevez to be at Manchester City on the first day of next season: 5/6 Yes; 5/6 No

Championship Latest
Having lead Cardiff into yet another playoff defeat, Dave Jones is priced at 1/2 to not be Cardiff manager come the first game of next season. Another Championship side with managerial woes are West Ham for whom Chris Hughton is 11/10 favourite. Sam Allardyce is the 9/2 second favourite with Martin O’Neill 5/1.

Swansea are slight favourites to win the Championship playoff at 11/8, while Reading are 13/8 to win in 90 minutes. Swansea are 8/11 to win promotion while Reading are Even money to do so.

Championship Odds:
Promotion: 8/11 Swansea; 1/1 Reading

90 Minutes Betting: 11/8 Swansea; 13/8 Reading; 21/10 Draw

Dave Jones Still At Cardiff on first day of next season: 1/2 No; 6/4 Yes

Next West Ham Boss: 11/10 Chris Hughton; 9/2 Sam Allardyce; 5/1 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Dave Jones; 8/1 Malky MacKay; 10/1 Kevin Keen; 10/1 Neil Warnock; 10/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 10/1 Paolo Di Canio; 10/1 Alex McLeish; 12/1 BAR

Further information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164.

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You Bet Green Would Glove To Play For England Again!

Following the news that Rob Green has withdrawn himself from England duty indefinitely, William Hill have opened a market on who will be the next English goalkeeper to start a competitive game (excluding Joe Hart). Despite their recent announcements, Rob Green is the 9/4 favourite, while Ben Foster is 5/2. Other contenders in the frame to be England’s number two are Scott Carson at 3/1, Scott Loach at 9/2 and Paul Robinson at 14/1.

“Rob Green and Ben Foster have obviously grown tired of playing second fiddle to Joe Hart, but our odds suggest that if England’s number one was to suffer an injury or a lack of form, they may well consider a return to the international fold,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next English Goalkeeper to start a competitive game (excluding Joe Hart): 9/4 Rob Green; 5/2 Ben Foster; 3/1 Scott Carson; 9/2 Scott Loach; 14/1 Paul Robinson; others on request

FA Bigwigs Expected To Buy British

The FA are remaining coy over who will replace Fabio Capello and have refused to rule out a foreign coach succeeding the Italian. Despite this, William Hill make Harry Redknapp the 6/4 front runner followed by Stuart Pearce and Martin O’Neill, both 6/1 shots. The first foreign manager (excluding O’Neill) to appear in Hill’s betting is Jose Mourinho, offered at 14/1, followed by Guus Hiddink at 16/1.

“The FA have refused to rule out a foreign coach, but we believe that the FA will buy British this time around,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next England Manager: 6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 20/1 David Beckham; 20/1 Glenn Hoddle; 20/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Arsene Wenger; 20/1 Alan Shearer; others on request

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

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Hills Hammered By Goal Fest Prem

Every Premier League side playing scored this weekend, the second time that it has happened this season and cost William Hill over £1 million. A quarter of all football coupon bets every weekend are placed on Both Teams To Score coupon, which is still in its relative infancy, having only been introduced at the start of the 2009/10 season. Earlier this year, Hills were hit for another seven figure sum when every Premier League team scored.

“At the start of this season, the Both Teams To Score coupon accounted for around 10% of our football coupon turnover, since then, however, it has grown to around 25% of revenue,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly, “helped, no doubt, by the fact that the bet runs for the full 90 minutes of the match if you back both sides to score.”

This Weekend’s Both Teams To Score:
Blackburn / Manchester United: 8/11 Yes; 1/1 No
Sunderland / Wolves: 10/11 Yes; 10/11 No
West Brom / Everton: 4/6 Yes; 11/10 No
Blackpool / Bolton: 1/2 Yes; 6/4 No
Chelsea / Newcastle: 1/1 Yes; 8/11 No
Arsenal / Aston Villa: 10/11 Yes; 10/11 No
Liverpool / Tottenham: 8/11 Yes; 1/1 No
Birmingham / Fulham: 1/1 Yes; 8/11 No
Wigan / West Ham: 13/20 Yes; 23/20 No
Manchester City / Stoke: 1/1 Yes; 8/11 No

Zola Cut To Be Next Chelsea Manager!

Gianfranco Zola has been cut from 25/1 to 16/1 with Hills to become Chelsea’s next permanent manager following the news that he is being lined up as a coach by the Stamford Bridge outfit. Carlo Ancelotti is now 8/13 to have been relieved of his duties at Chelsea and Guus Hiddink is 5/2 favourite to take over with Jose Mourinho the 11/4 second favourite.

“A few years back, Gianfranco Zola was voted Chelsea’s best ever player, it now seems as if he could follow that up by becoming manager,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 5/2 Guus Hiddink; 11/4 Jose Mourinho; 5/1 Pep Guardiola; 8/1 Andre Villas Boas; 10/1 Didier Deschamps; 12/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Frank Rijkaard; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 14/1 Marco van Basten; 16/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Gianfranco Zola; 16/1 Harry Redknapp; 16/1 Rafael Benitez; 20/1 BAR

Spurs / Man City:

Hills are expecting a goal fest, when Spurs take on Manchester City in a game which looks set to decide the final Champions League spot. It is 4/1 for four or more goals to be scored during the match, in which City are the 19/20 favourites. Spurs are 3/1 while the draw is 23/10. Mario Balotelli is 5/1 to open the scoring, while Edin Dzeko is 11/2. Hills are 7/10 that both teams score during the game.

Manchester City / Spurs Odds:

Outright: 19/20 Manchester City; 3/1 Tottenham; 23/10 Draw

4/1 Four or more goals to be scored during the game

Both teams to score: 7/10 Yes; 21/20 No

Scottish Specials:

TO WIN SPL
Rangers 2/5
Celtic 7/4

TO FINISH BOTTOM
Hamilton 1/10
St Mirren 11/2

HOW WILL TITLE BE WON?
Rangers By 7 points 50/1
Rangers By 6 Points 40/1
Rangers By 5 points 16/1
Rangers By 4 points 8/1
Rangers By 3 Points 4/1
Rangers By 2 Points 10/1
Rangers By 1 Point 11/8
Rangers on Goal Difference 20/1
Celtic By 5 Points 150/1
Celtic Bt 4 Points 40/1
Celtic By 3 Points 20/1
Celtic By 2 Points 8/1
Celtic By 1 Point 4/1
Celtic on Goal Difference 16/1

Rangers To win Last 2 Matches 4/9
Celtic to win last 2 matches 8/13
Both to win last 2 matches 11/8

How many Goals will Rangers score
in their final 2 games?
Under 5.5 5/6
Over 5.5 5/6

How many Goals will Celtic score in
their final 2 games?
Under 5.5 4/6
Over 5.5 11/10

Who Will Score the most in final 2 games?
Rangers 11/10
Tie 11/4
Celtic 13/8

SFL PLAY OFFS

FIRST DIVISION OUTRIGHT
Cowdenbeath 15/8
Ayr Utd 13/5
Brechin 3/1
Forfar 3/1

SECOND DIVISION OUTRIGHT
Alloa 7/4
Albion 11/4
Queens Park 11/4
Annan 10/3

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746

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