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Cott Out As Forest Build For Future With arry?

August 1, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alex Mcleish, David Silva, Diego Maradona, Forest Manager, Forest Owners, Gary Megson, Harry Redknapp, Japanese International, Kagawa, Karl Robinson, Mick Mccarthy, Nick Powell, Nigel Clough, Old Trafford, Roy Keane, Steve Cotterill, Stuart Pearce, William Hill, World Cup In 2014, Yaya Toure

Following the sacking of Steve Cotterill, William Hill make Darren Ferguson the 2/1 favourite to be named as the next permanent boss of Nottingham Forest although the ambitious new owners could be able to tempt Harry Redknapp to the club, offered at 4/1.

A couple of notable former Forest players that could be in the frame to make a return in the dugout are Roy Keane at 10/1, Stuart Pearce and Nigel Clough both at 20/1 and Gary Megson 25/1.

Steve Cotterill did a fantastic job under very difficult circumstances last season but the ambition of the new Forest owners is highlighted by the fact that they are being linked with Harry Redknapp, Roy Keane and bizarrely, Diego Maradona who is recently out of a job, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Under their new ownership, Forest are 1/10 to finish higher than their 19th position from last season.

SHIN UP: NEW UNITED BOYS AIM TO CLOSE GAP ON CITY

Shinji Kagawa was paraded in front of the media on Thursday with fellow signing Nick Powell and the Japanese international is 11/4 to net between 12 and 15 times for United this term. He is expected to play a pivotal role at Old Trafford this season and is 11/2 to start more than 26 games at United this season and 3/1 to start less than ten games.

While Man City had Yaya Toure and David Silva, Manchester United were really lacking a creative midfielder last year and Kagawa looks like he will fill that role now, said William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly.

Nick Powell, the 18 year old signing from Crewe is more likely one for the future. William Hill have him at 8/13 to start one or no games in the Premier League. He is 9/2 to start six or more in the Premier League this time. A big impact this season is unlikely but he is 7/1 to make the England squad for the World Cup in 2014.

Next Nottingham Forest manager: 2/1 Darren Ferguson; 4/1 Harry Redknapp; 7/1 Mick McCarthy; 10/1 Roy Keane; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 16/1 Billy Davies; 16/1 Karl Robinson; 16/1 Diego Maradona; 20/1 Alan Shearer; 20/1 Stuart Pearce; 20/1 Alan Curbishly; 20/1 Neil Warnock; 20/1 Nigel Clough; 25/1 Gary Megson; 25/1 Gordon Strachan; 25/1 Iain Dowie; 25/1 Ian Holloway; 25/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 25/1 Paolo Di Canio; 25/1 Paul Ince; 25/1 Rafa Benitez; 25/1 Phil Brown; 25/1 Glenn Hoddle; 25/1 Sven Goran Eriksson

Nottingham Forest finishing position: 9/1 lower; 7/1 exactly 19th; 1/10 higher

Shinji Kagawa Specials
Kagawa Premier League Starts 2012/13
3/1 Under Ten
9/4 11-15
9/4 16-20
3/1 21-25
11/2 26+

Kagawa Premier League Goals 2012/13
11/4 Under Four
5/2 4-7
5/2 8-11
11/4 12-15
5/1 16+

Nick Powell
Nick Powell number of Premier League starts for Manchester United 2012/13
8/13 0-1
5/2 2-3
7/2 4-5
9/2 6+

7/1 Nick Powell to be in the England squad for the 2014 World Cup

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Rooney Backed For Two Match Ban As Robins 5th Runner To Be Forest Favourite

October 19, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Barnsley, Forest Manager, Graham Sharpe, Greenside, John Pemberton, Kevin Macdonald, London N22, Mark Robins, Media Relations Director, Nigel Clough, Overwhelming Majority, Roy Keane, Steve Cotterill, Steve Mcclaren, Twiter, Two Games, Wayne Rooney, William Hil, William Hill, Williamhill

ROONEY BACKED TO GET TWO MATCH+ EURO BAN

WILLIAM HILL have cut their odds for Wayne Rooney to be banned for two games or more following his sending off against Montenegro from 11/4 to 7/4. We havent taken any particularly hefty individual bets but the overwhelming majority of those we have taken are for an extended suspension said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills now offer 2/5 that he will be banned for just the one game.

FIFTH FOREST FAVOURITE

MARK ROBINS is the fifth contender to become favourite to succeed Steve McClaren as Forest manager with William Hil who make the former Barnsley boss 2/1 to take over, ahead of 9/4 second favourite Steve Cotterill; 5/2 Roy Keane; 7/2 Nigel Clough; 11/2 Kevin MacDonald; 9/1 John Pemberton.
As seems to be par for the course with so many such markets, the Forest managerial merry-go-round has been a volatile one and you wouldnt be over surprised if there were another five favourites before the issue is finally resolved said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Punters Keane To Back Roy For Forest

October 17, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Alan Shearer, Contenders, Forest Manager, Graham Sharpe, John Pemberton, Karl Robinson, Martin O Neill, Media Relations Director, Nigel Clough, Nottingham Forest, Paul Hart, Phil Brown, Punters, Roy Keane, Steve Mcclaren, Twitter, Wagers, William Hill, Williamhill

PUNTERS KEANE TO BACK ROY FOR FOREST

William Hill have suspended their market for who will be the next Nottingham Forest manager after taking a bet of £5000 on Roy Keane at odds of 2/1, shortening him to Even money but continuing to be asked for hefty wagers at that price.

There have been a number of well backed contenders to succeed Steve McClaren such as Karl Robinson, Billy Davies and Alan Shearer but after seeing a string of bets of up to £5000 for Roy Keane with little support for anybody else, we have decided to suspend the market in case an appointment is imminent, said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills Closing Odds for Nottingham Forest Manager:
Evens Roy Keane
11/4 John Pemberton
4/1 Karl Robinson
9/1 Billy Davies
10/1 Phil Brown
11/1 Dave Jones
14/1 Darren Ferguson
14/1 Martin ONeill
14/1 Nigel Clough
16/1 Alan Shearer
16/1 Paul Hart

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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You Bet Forest Will Go For Rookie Robbo

October 13, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bets, Boss, Contenders, Driscoll, Fluctuation, Gordon Strachan, Graham Sharpe, Greenside, Karl Robinson, London N22, Martin O Neill, Media Relations Director, Mk, Nigel Clough, Request Prices, Roy Keane, Spokesman, Twitter, William Hill, Williamhill

FOREST 11/2 TO GO DOWN, 20/1TO GO UP

MANAGER-less Nottingham Forest could move for MK Dons boss Karl Robinson to succeed Steve McClaren, believe bookmakers William Hill who have installed the young manager as 15/8 favourite to become the next Forest supremo. Robinson is a very young manager who has made a positive impression in his time at MK Dons and punters believe he is a leading candidate to move on to Forest even though he is still comparatively inexperienced said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe, However, this is still an evolving market with no substantial bets yet being staked so it appears likely that the club has yet to identify its favoured contenders

LATEST WILLIAM HILL NEXT PERMANENT FOREST BOSS ODDS15/8 Robinson; 9/2 Billy Davies; 6 Brain Laws; 7 Roy Keane; 7 Gordon Strachan; 8 Dave Jones; 9 Martin ONeill; 9 Nigel Clough; 10 Sean ODriscoll. Others on request.Prices subject to fluctuation.

FOREST 11/2 TO BE RELEGATED; 20/1 PROMOTED.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Championship Sack Race Hots Up: Sven Odds On To Go Before Mclaren

August 13, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Brian Mcdermott, Bristol City, Brolly, Draw 6, Gus Poyet, Jackett, Joe Crilly, Malky, Nigel Clough, Nigel Pearson, Paul Jewell, Profile Managers, Race Hots, Sack Race, Sam Allardyce, Steve Cotterill, Steve Mclaren, Sven Goran Eriksson, Tony Mowbray, Volatile Market

With the Championship season set to kick off this weekend, Hills are offering a brand new market on the Manager Sack Race. The Championship is home to a number of high profile managers this year and the market is expected to be incredibly competitive with Coventry manager, Andy Thorn, the 6/1 favourite to be the first manager to leave his club. Keith Millen and Sean Dyche round off the top three at 7/1. With two former England managers plying their trade in the division, Hills offer 14/1 that Steve McLaren is the first manager to go, while Sven Goran Eriksson is 16/1 although Sven is 8/11 to be out of a job before the Wally with the Brolly.

This years Championship is expected to be one of the closest ever with a number of high profile managers in charge of high profile clubs. Not all of them will be able to live up to expectations and the managers sack race could potentially be quite a volatile market, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

First Championship manager to leave his job: 6/1 Andy Thorn; 7/1 Keith Millen; 7/1 Sean Dyche; 8/1 Nigel Clough; 9/1 Chris Hughton; 9/1 Ian Holloway; 10/1 Sean ODriscoll; 10/1 Steve Cotterill; 12/1 Tony Mowbray; 14/1 Steve McLaren; 16/1 Darren Ferguson; 16/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 16/1 Simon Grayson; 16/1 Dougie Freedman; 16/1 Eddie Howe; 16/1 Paul Jewell; 20/1 Nigel Pearson; 20/1 Brian McDermott; 20/1 Keith Hill; 20/1 Nigel Adkins; 20/1 Sam Allardyce; 20/1 Gus Poyet; 20/1 Kenny Jackett; 20/1 Malky Mackay

Match Bets
11/8 Hull; 2/1 Blackpool; 11/5 Draw (Friday night)
10/11 Brighton; 16/5 Doncaster; 23/10 Draw
6/4 Bristol City; 2/1 Ipswich; 2/1 Draw
21/20 Burnley; 13/5 Watford; 23/10 Draw
13/5 Coventry; 11/10 Leicester; 11/5 Draw
9/5 Derby; 8/5 Birmingham; 21/10 Draw
11/10 Middlesbrough; 13/5 Portsmouth; 11/5 Draw
7/10 Nottingham Forest; 9/2 Barnsley; 9/4 Draw
13/10 Peterborough; 21/10 Crystal Palace; 9/4 Draw
19/20 Reading; 16/5 Millwall; 11/5 Draw
13/10 Southampton; 11/5 Leeds; 11/5 Draw
5/6 West Ham; 7/2 Cardiff; 23/10 Draw

Championship Outright: 5/1 Leicester; 5/1 West Ham; 16/1 Nottingham Forest; 18/1 Reading; 18/1 Middlesbrough; 20/1 Southampton; 22/1 Cardiff; 22/1 Blackpool; 22/1 Ipswich; 22/1 Birmingham; 22/1 Leeds; 22/1 Brighton; 30/1 Hull; 33/1 Burnley; 45/1 Portsmouth; 55/1 Derby; 70/1 Bristol City; 70/1 Millwall; 110/1 Watford; 110/1 Crystal Palace; 150/1 Peterborough; 150/1 Coventry; 200/1 Barnsley; 250/1 Doncaster

Promotion: 11/8 Leicester; 11/8 West Ham; 11/4 Birmingham; 7/2 Ipswich; 4/1 Nottingham Forest; 4/1 Reading; 9/2 Middlesbrough; 5/1 Cardiff; 5/1 Burnley; 5/1 Leeds; 5/1 Southampton; 6/1 Blackpool; 6/1 Hull; 6/1 Brighton; 10/1 Portsmouth; 12/1 Milwall; 12/1 Bristol City; 16/1 Derby; 20/1 Watford; 20/1 Peterborough; 20/1 Coventry; 33/1 Crystal Palace; 40/1 Barnsley; 40/1 Doncaster

Top Scorer: 9/1 Frederic Piquionne; 10/1 David Nugent; 10/1 Shane Long; 10/1 Nicky Maynard; 12/1 Marlon King; 14/1 Michael Chopra; 14/1 Rob Earnshaw; 14/1 Kevin Nolan; 16/1 Craig MacKail-Smith; 16/1 Nikola Zigic; 16/1 Kenny Miller; 20/1 Adam Rooney; 20/1 Billy Sharp; 20/1 Dave Kitson; 20/1 Dexter Blackstock; 20/1 Jason Scotland; 20/1 Jon Stead; 20/1 Martin Paterson; 20/1 Rickie Lambert; 20/1 Ross McCormack; 20/1 Scott McDonald; 20/1 Simon Church; 25/1 BAR

Relegation: 13/8 Barnsley; 13/8 Doncaster; 7/4 Coventry; 9/4 Crystal Palace; 9/4 Watfor; 5/2 Peterborough; 7/2 Portsmouth; 4/1 Derby; 9/2 Millwall; 5/1 Birmingham; 11/2 Bristol City; 9/1 Brighton; 12/1 Burnley; 12/1 Blackpool; 12/1 Cardiff; 14/1 Southampton; 16/1 Ipswich; 16/1 Hull; 16/1 Leeds; 16/1 Middlesbrough; 25/1 Nottingham Forest; 25/1 Reading; 33/1 Leicester; 40/1 West Ham

Highest Scoring Match:
11/2 Peterborough/Crystal Palace
6/1 Burnley/Watford
13/2 Brighton/Doncaster
13/2 Southampton/Leeds
13/2 West Ham Utd/Cardiff
7/1 Hull/Blackpool (Friday night)
8/1 Nottingham Forest/Barnsley
8/1 Bristol City/Ipswich
8/1 Coventry/Leicester
9/1 Derby/Birmingham
9/1 Middlesbrough/Portsmouth
9/1 Reading/Millwall

Highest Scoring Team: 9/1 Burnley; 9/1 Nottingham Forest; 9/1 Peterborough; 9/1 Brighton; 9/1 West Ham; 10/1 Reading; 11/1 Leicester; 12/1 Hull; 14/1 Middlesbrough; 14/1 Bristol City; 14/1 Southampton; 16/1 Derby; 16/1 Crystal Palace; 20/1 Ipswich; 20/1 Blackpool; 20/1 Birmingham; 22/1 Watford; 25/1 Doncaster; 28/1 Portsmouth; 28/1 Coventry; 28/1 Leeds; 28/1 Cardiff; 50/1 Millwall; 50/1 Barnsley
*Dead Heat Rules Apply

Fastest Scoring Team: 12/1 Burnley; 12/1 Nottingham Forest; 12/1 Peterborough; 12/1 Brighton; 12/1 West Ham; 14/1 Reading; 14/1 Leicester; 14/1 Hull; 14/1 Middlesbrough; 14/1 Bristol City; 14/1 Derby; 16/1 Southampton; 16/1 Crystal Palace; 16/1 Ipswich; 16/1 Blackpool; 16/1 Birmingham; 18/1 Watford; 18/1 Doncaster; 20/1 Portsmouth; 20/1 Coventry; 20/1 Leeds; 25/1 Cardiff; 25/1 Millwall; 25/1 Barnsley

Total red cards: 7/1 none; 9/4 one; 15/8 two; 10/3 three; 11/2 four or more

Premier League promoted teams relegated: 7/1 none; 7/4 one; 6/5 two; 9/2 three

Championship promoted teams relegated: 1/4 none; 11/4 one; 16/1 two; 250/1 three

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Roy Keane To Go?

August 10, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Aidy Boothroyd, Brian Mcdermott, Championship Manager, Driscoll, Fb, George Burley, Gordon Strachan, Graham Sharpe, Jackett, Latter Stages, Malky Mackay, Mark Robins, Neil Warnock, Nigel Clough, Nigel Pearson, Paul Lambert, Paulo Sousa, Roy Keane, Situtation, Steve Coppell, William Hill

Ipswich boss fav for chop:
ROY KEANE TO GO?

ROY KEANE is 5/1 favourite with William Hill to be the first Championship manager to leave his job this season. ‘Although Ipswich raised their game in the latter stages of the season, a sluggish start this time could put Mr Keane under sustained pressure’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.Hills are betting on whether Ipswich or their deadly rivals Norwich will finish higher this season and offer 5/6 about each of them.’
HILLS HAVE ALSO OPENED A BOOK ON WHICH DIVISION WILL BE THE FIRST TO SEE A MANAGER DEPART THIS SEASON, AND MAKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP 15/8 FAVOURITE; WITH LEAGUE ONE AT 9/4; LEAGUE TWO 5/2; PREMIER LEAGUE 4/1. (Market excludes Portsmouth manager)

Hills…..First Championship Manager to leave

Roy Keane…5/1
Billy Davies…6/1
Brian Laws…6/1
Kevin Blackwell…7/1
Dave Jones…8/1
Malky Mackay….10/1
Neil Warnock….12/1
Sean O’Driscoll…14/1
Nigel Clough….14/1
Gordon Strachan….16/1
Darren Ferguson…18/1
Simon Grayson….25/1
Paul Lambert…25/1
Paulo Sousa…25/1
Brendan Rodgers…25/1
Mark Robins…..33/1
Brian McDermott…33/1
Steve Coppell…33/1
Aidy Boothroyd…33/1
George Burley…33/1
Nigel Pearson…33/1
Nigel Adkins….50/1
Kenny Jackett….50/1
(Due to current situtation, Steve Cotterrill of Portsmouth is excluded from this market.)

Top Newcomer
Norwich 11/10
Leeds 6/5
Millwall 4/1
Season Match Bet
Norwich 5/6
Ipswich 5/6

Further information……graham sharpe….0780 3233702