Europa League Specials As Europe’s Second Competition Set To Kick Off

The Europa League first round kicks off on Thursday and William Hill make Tottenham the favourites of all the British sides taking part this year to progress the furthest. They are 9/4 ahead of Fulham at 3/1 and Stoke 7/2. Spurs look as though they are the most likely British side to lift the trophy offered at 14/1.

Hearts face a difficult challenge against Harry Redknapp’s men in the ‘Battle of Brtain’ with the Jambos 1/12 to fail to qualify from their playoff match. Hills offer 5/6 that both Rangers and Celtic qualify for the group stage and 25/1 that all three Scottish sides progress. Hills go 9/2 about all of the English sides progressing.

“It would appear that the English sides have the upper hand over the Scottish in this year’s competition, but Rangers and Celtic could give the boys from South of the border a run for their money,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

To Win Europa League; 10/1 Sevilla; 11/1 Atletico Madrid; 11/1 PSG; 14/1 Tottenham; 14/1 Roma; 14/1 Lazio; 20/1 Schalke; 25/1 PSV Eindhove; 33/1 Fulham; 50/1 Celtic; 50/1 Stoke; 66/1 Rangers; 100/1 Birmingham; 100/1 Hearts

Which British Side Will Progress the furthest: 9/4 Tottenham; 3/1 Fulham; 7/2 Stoke; 5/1 Rangers; 5/1 Celtic; 10/1 Birmingham; 40/1 Hearts

All British Final: 25/1

Celtic and Rangers to qualify for Europa League Group Stage: 5/6

All Three Scottish Sides to qualify for Europa League Group Stage: 12/1

All English sides to reach the group stages: 9/2

Tottenham stage of elimination: 6/1 Play Off Round; 4/1 Group stage; 4/1 Last 32; 7/2 Last 16; 4/1 Quarter Final; 7/1 Semi Final; 11/1 Runner Up; 14/1 Winner

Stoke stage of elimination: 6/4 Play Off Round;5/2 Group stage; 4/1 Last 32; 11/2 Last 16; 10/1 Quarter Final; 20/1 Semi Final; 33/1 Runner Up; 50/1 Winner

Fulham stage of elimination: 2/1 Play Off Round; 10/3 Group Stage; 5/2 Round of 32; 5/1 Round of 16; 10/1 Quarter Final; 20/1 Semi Final; 16/1 Runner Up; 33/1 Winner

Birmingham stage of elimination: 1/2 Play Off Round; 4/1 Group Stage; 4/1 Round of 32; 10/1 Round of 16; 20/1 Quarter Final; 33/1 Semi Final; 50/1 Runner Up; 100/1 Winner

Hearts Stage of Elimination: 1/12 Play Off Round; 7/1 Group Stage; 10/1 Last 32; 25/1 Last 16; 40/1 Quarter Final; 66/1 Semi Final; 80/1 Runner Up; 100/1 Winner

Rangers Stage of Elimination: 7/4 Play Off Round; 9/4 Group Stage; 11/4 Last 32; 7/1 Last 16; 12/1 Quarter Final; 25/1 Semi Final; 33/1 Runner Up; 66/1 Winners

Celtic Stage of Elimination: 5/2 Play Off Round; 9/4 Group stage; 11/4 Last 32; 6/1 Last 16; 10/1 Quarter Final; 20/1 Semi Final; 25/ Runner Up; 50/1 Winner

Hearts vs Tottenham: 10/3 Hearts; 4/6 Tottenham; 12/5 Draw

To Qualify: 6/1 Hearts; 1/12 Tottenham

Any English or Scottish player to score the first goal: 1/1

Maribor vs Rangers: 7/4 Maribor; 5/4 Rangers; 11/5 Draw

To Qualify: 7/4 Maribor; 2/5 Rangers

Celtic vs Sion: 4/9 Celtic; 5/1 Sion; 11/4 Draw

To Qualify 2/7 Celtic; 5/2 Sion;

Stoke vs Thun: 2/1 Thun; 7/5 stoke; 11/5 Draw

To Qualify: 1/2 Stoke; 6/4 Thun

Fulham vs Dnipro: 4/6 Fulham; 18/5 Dnipro; 23/10 Draw

To Qualify: 4/11 Fulham; 2/1 Dnipro

Nacional vs Birmingham: 10/11 Nacional; 3/1 Birmingham; 12/5 Draw

To Qualify: 1/2 Nacional; 6/4 Birmingham

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Will Becks Be England Gaffer Or England Gaffe?

David Beckham brushed aside questions about him becoming England manager in the future, but William Hill think that he may well dip his toes into the managerial pond at some point in the future. Beckham is 20/1 to take over from Fabio Capello although Hills go Even money that Beckham’s first managerial foray takes place in the USA. Hills go 2/1 that he can be seen striding the touchline in England.

“Beckham was an incredibly popular player and the chances are that he would prove a popular choice as England manager, although he may have to cut his teeth at a lower level before getting the big job,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

It would appear that management may be the way forward for Becks with Hills offering 11/2 that he ever starts another game for England and 9/4 that he makes an appearance at any point for the Three Lions, although 2/1 is available for him to start a match for Team GB at London 2012.

Beckham First Managerial Country (as manager or assistant): 1/1 USA; 2/1 England; 5/2 Any other; 25/1 Spain; 25/1 Italy; 7/4 not to manage before 2020

Start a competitive England match again: 11/2 yes; 1/10 no

Feature for England at any point again in the future: 9/4 yes; 1/3 no

Team GB Manager at London 2012: 16/1

Start a match for Team GB at London 2012: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no

Team GB Captain at London 2012: 2/1

When will Beckham retire from playing football: 16/1 2011; 9/4 2012; 7/4 2013; 1/1 2014+

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Lampard Set To Go Head To Head With Wilshere As Leicester Not Too Foxy For Becks

There are many reports suggesting that Frank Lampard’s England career may be over due to the emergence of Jack Wilshere but William Hill think that he still has a role to play, offering 7/4 that he starts more competitive England games this season than the Arsenal ace. Hills go 6/4 about Wilshere starting more and 7/4 that they start the exact same amount of games.

“There are many people saying that Lampard may have lost his position to Wilshere but we think that there is still life in the old dog yet and he will give the young buck a good run for his money this season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Sven Goran-Eriksson has stated his desire to take David Beckham to Leicester in January, although Hills think that an appearance for the Foxes is unlikely, offering 8/1 that he plays a league game in a Leicester shirt this season.

Lampard/Wilshere Match Bet (who will start most Competitive England games between now and Euro 2012): 7/4 Lampard; 7/4 Tie; 6/4 Wilshere

8/1 David Beckham to make a league appearance for Leicester City this season

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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balotelli 4/1 To Be Suspended This Season-city Odds On For Top Two!

Balotelli 4/1 To Be Suspended This Season-City Odds On For Top Two!
Mario Balotelli’s behavior continues to astound and Hills are offering 4/1 that his club suspend him at any point this year. He is 7/4 to start twelve or fewer games for the club, 5/4 to score six or less goals and 11/4 to be shown two or more red cards. Despite Balotelli’s antics, punters are piling in on Manchester City becoming the new power house of the Premiership and they are 8/13 to finish the season in either first or second place. Arsenal, on the other hand, continue to be friendless and they are 11/8 to finish between 5th and 10th.

“Nobody is disputing Balotelli’s talent but he comes with a fair amount of baggage and it would be no great surprise if City gave up on their man. That said, his antics are not putting off punters lumping on City to finish in the top two this season!” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Specials:
Balotelli league starts: 7/4 Twelve or less, 3/1 – 13-16, 7/2 – 17-20, 9/4 – 21+.
Balotelli league goals: 5/4 Six or less, 11/5 – 7-10, 7/4 – 11+.
Balotelli league red cards: 1/2 – none, 4/1 – one, 11/4 – two or more
Balotelli suspended by Man City this season: 1/7 no, 4/1 yes.

Manchester City finishing position: 8/13 – 1st-2nd, 11/4 – 3rd, 4/1 – 4th, 4/1 – 5th-10th, 33/1 – 11th-17th, 1000/1 relegated.

Arsenal finishing position: 5/2 – 1st-2nd, 4/1 – 3rd, 11/4 – 4th, 11/8 – 5th-10th, 16/1 – 11th-17th, 500/1 relegated.

Match Bet: 1/2 Man City, 6/4 Arsenal

N’Zgobia league goals: 13/8 under five, 6/5 – 5-7, 5/2 – 8+.

Rupert Adams
Media Relations

T: 020 8918 3858
M: 0784 1011 584
E: radams@williamhill.co.uk
William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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