Roy Hodgson 5/2 To See Contract Out Until 2016: Curbishley Favourite For West Brom Role!

Roy Hodgson is widely expected to become England manager in the next 24 hours but William Hill are already betting on when he will leave the position. Should England have a shocker at the European Championships, he could be on his way and he is 14/1 to go this year. His contract is expected to last until after the 2016 Championships and that is the favourite to be his year of departure at 5/2.

“Despite not being everyone’s first choice, the odds suggest that England will stick with Hodgson until 2016,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hodgson favourites who could make the squad under their former boss include Bobby Zamora (2/1), Joe Cole (7/1) and Andy Johnson (4/1). Those who could miss out are his former Liverpool cohorts and Hills offer 6/1 that no Reds player starts England’s first Euros match.

West Brom will need to find a successor for Roy Hodgson and Alan Curbishley is the 3/1 early favourite to get the job, with Chris Hughton 4/1 and Michael Appleton a 6/1 shot.

William Hill Odds:

Year Hodgson goes: 14/1 2012, 11/2 2013, 11/4 2014, 5/1 2015, 5/2 2016, 7/2 2017 or later

To make the euro 2012 squad: 2/1 Bobby Zamora, 4/1 Andy Johnson, 7/1 Joe Cole, 33/1 Paul Konchesk

6/1 No Liverpool player in the starting line up v France

Next West Brom Manager: 3/1 Alan Curbishley, 4/1 Chris Hughton, 6/1 Michael Appleton, 8/1 Roberto Martinez, 10/1 Lee Clark, 10/1 Steve Bruce, 12/1 Dean Kiely, 14/1 Tony Mowbray, 14/1 Derek McInnes, 14/1 Gus Poyet, 16/1 Gianfranco Zola, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, 16/1 Rafael Benitez, 20/1 Paul Lambert, 20/1 Brendan Rodgers, 20/1 Darren Ferguson, 20/1 Dave Jones, 20/1 Glenn Hoddle, 20/1 Sam Allardyce, 20/1 Walter Smith, 25/1 Gordon Strachan, 25/1 Ray Wilkins, 25/1 Dougie Freedman, 25/1 Roy Keane, 33/1 Alan Shearer, 33/1 Gary Megson, 33/1 Paul Ince, 50/1 Bryan Robson.

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

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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Bruce For Wolves ?

STEVE BRUCE has been installed as Even money favourite by William Hill to be Wolves’ next permanent boss following their relegation from the Premier League.

Hills also offer 5/2 Paul Ince; 4/1 Gary Megson; 6/1 Gordon Strachan; 8/1 Sam Allardyce; 10/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; 10/1 Terry Connor.

Hills make Wolces 7/2 to come straight back up and 10/1 to do so as Champions.

Further info…graham sharpe…07803233702

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New Low For Chelsea ?

A NEW LOW FOR CHELSEA?

Germany boss Joachim Low has emerged as a punters’ favourite to become the next permanent (one year contract or longer) Chelsea manager, with William Hill trimming his odds from 12/1 to 9/1 fifth favourite. ‘The market has been dominated by media talk of Mourinho’s possible return, while our best backed contender early on has been Rafa Benitez. However, a few shrewd clients have been nibbling at the Low price – which makes a change!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

TO BE NEXT PERMANENT CHELSEA MANAGER- 7/4 Mourinho; 3/1 Benitez; 11/2 Pep; 8/1 Di Matteo; 9/1 Low; Capello; 14 Moyes. Others on request.

CHELSEA PLAYERS STILL THERE ON DAY 1 NEXT SEASON?
Ashley Cole – Yes 1/7
Ashley Cole – No 4/1
Didier Drogba – Yes 6/5
Didier Drogba – No 8/13
Frank Lampard – Yes 8/11
Frank Lampard – No 1/1
John Terry – Yes 1/5
John Terry – No 10/3
Petr Cech – Yes 1/16
Petr Cech – No 7/1
Fernando Torres – Yes 8/15
Fernando Torres – No 11/8
Daniel Sturridge – Yes 1/5
Daniel Sturridge – No 10/3
LOAN DEALS WILL COUNT

INCE IN RUNNING AT WOLVES?

PAUL INCE has been backed from 20/1 to 8/1 third favourite with Hills to become the next permanent Wolves’ boss. Caretaker, Terry Connor is the current Even money favourite with Steve Bruce at 7/1; Alan Curbishley and Dougie Freedman both 14/1.

NEXT ENGLAND BOSS…1/7 Redknap; 8/1 Pearce; 9/1 Guardiola; 12/1 Mourinho; 14/1 Hodgson; 16/1 Hiddink; 25/1 O’Neill.

NEXT PERMANENT SPURS BOSS…7/2 Mourinho; 9/2 Moyes; 10 Ancelotti; Hughton; Klinsmann; Rodgers. Others on request.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
TWITTER- @shareangle

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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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!’

Further information….graham sharpe….0780 3233702

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Hughton Heavily Backed To Be Baggies Boss

Chris Hughton has been heavily backed in the last two hours to succeed Roberto Di Matteo as the next permanent West Brom manager. Having been priced at 10/1 yesterday, the former Newcastle boss is the 6/4 favourite with William Hill and already results in a high four figure loss. Current caretaker manager Michael Appleton the 3/1 second favourite. Early front runner, Sam Allardyce has drifted from 6/5 to 3/1 with Martin Jol 5/1.

“Any new West Brom appointment would have to work under a ‘sporting and technical director’ which could explain why Allardyce has drifted, as it can be certain that he would want the final say so in any transfer dealings,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next West Brom Manager Odds: 6/4 Chris Hughton; 3/1 Michael Appleton; 3/1 Sam Allardyce; 5/1 Martin Jol; 6/1 Derek McInnes; 8/1 Roy Hodgson; 16/1 Gus Poyet; 16/1 Alan Curbishley; 16/1 Billy Davies; 20/1 Paul Lambert; 20/1 Aidy Boothroyd; 20/1 Tony Mobray; 20/1 Martin O’Neill; 20/1 Paul Ince; 20/1 Brendan Rodgers; 20/1 Sean O’Driscoll; 25/1 Glenn Hoddle (others on request)

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

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Martin 5/1 To Make West Brom Jolly…avram Next? 13/10 Two More To Tumble!

William Hill have seen a lot of activity in the market for the next West Brom manager. The most popular choices from Hills punters have been Martin Jol, who has been backed in from 16/1 to 5/1, while Chris Hughton is 7/2 second favourite, in from 10/1. Sam Allardyce is the 6/5 favourite, with Derek McInnes at 4/1. Former Liverpool boss, Roy Hodgson is 8/1.

“Despite Di Matteo only having vacated his post on Sunday, there has already been a lot of activity and our punters seem to think that Martin Jol could finally make a return to the Premier League having been linked with almost every available job since the summer,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Avram Grant is 8/11 to be the next manager to leave their position, while Carlo Ancelotti is the 5/1 second favourite. Hills are offering 4/1 that Roberto Di Matteo is the final managerial casualty of the season, while 13/10 is on offer for two or more to leave their positions by the end of the season.

William Hill Next West Brom Manager: 6/5 Sam Allardyce; 7/2 Chris Hughton; 4/1 Derek McInnes; 5/1 Martin Jol; 8/1 Michael Appleton; 8/1 Roy Hodgson; 12/1 Gus Poyet; 14/1 Paul Lambert; 14/1 Alan Curbishley; 14/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Sean O’Driscoll; 16/1 Billy Davies; 16/1 Paul Ince; 20/1 Aidy Boothroyd; 20/1 Tony Mobray; 20/1 Brendan Rodgers; 25/1 Glenn Hoddle (Others On Request)

Next Manager To Leave: 8/11 Avram Grant; 4/1 No Manger to leave before the end of the season; 5/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 9/1 Alex McLieish; 10/1 Roberto Martinez; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 16/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Mick McCarthy; 20/1 Roberto Mancini; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 25/1 Gerard Houllier; 25/1 Next Permanent West Brom manager; 25/1 Alan Pardew; 25/1 Steve Bruce; 25/1 Kenny Dalglish; 33/1 Steve Kean; 40/1 Owen Coyle; 50/1 Tony Pulis; 80/1 Harry Redknapp; 80/1 Arsene Wenger; 100/1 Sir Alex Ferguson

How Many Managers Will Leave Before The End Of The Season: 4/1 None; 1/1 One; 13/10 Two or more

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

Additional Info: http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/Football.html

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Rafa Cut In For Sack: 8/13 Not Liverpool Manager Next Season!

Under pressure Rafa Benitez had been cut from 5/2 to 9/4 to be the fifth Premiership manager to get the sack following another disappointing performance. Hills are now odds on at 8/13 that Rafa is not in charge on day one of next season.

“Rafa could not buy a result at the moment and we feel that he is in serious danger of being shown the door,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Liverpool Specials:

Rafa Gone By Midnight Monday: 6/1.

Rafa to be Liverpool manager on 1st day of next season: 6/5 Yes, 8/13 No

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager: 9/4 Rafa Benitez, 7/2 Phil Brown, 9/2 Sam Allardyce, 5/1 no manager to go, 6/1 Gianfranco Zola, 8/1 Avram Grant, 12/1 Harry Redknapp, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 20/1 Roberto Martinez, 25/1 Brian Laws, 25/1 David Moyes, 33/1 Tony Pulis, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 40/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 50/1 Alex McLeish, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.

William Hill Next Liverpool Manager: 2/1 Kenny Dalglish, 4/1 Guus Hiddink, 4/1 Jose Mourinho, 6/1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8/1 Frank Rijkaard, 10/1 McLeish, 10/1 Marco Van Basten, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 16/1 Roberto Mancini, 20/1 Marcello Lippi, 25/1 Kevin Keegan, 33/1 Alan Curbishley, 33/1 Hary Redknapp, 33/1 Philipe Scolari, 33/1 Sammy Lee, 50/1 Steve McLaren, 50/1 John Toshack, 100/1 Paul Ince, 200/1 John Barnes.

Further Information…..Rupert Adams….0784 1011 584

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Big Bets For Benitez To Kop It… 8/1 Gone By Sunday Night!

Big Bets For Benitez To Kop It… 8/1 Gone By Sunday Night!
Bookies William Hill have seen a run of three figure bets for Rafa Benitez to be the next Premiership manager to go and have cut him from 12/1 (yesterday) to 4/1. Guus Hiddink has been popular to replace him at 4/1 with England boss Fabio Capello a 25/1 shot. Hills are offering 8/1 that Rafa is out of his job by midnight on Sunday.

“There has been a lot of money for Rafa to be sacked and we would not be too surprised if he gets the boot by Sunday night,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager: 5/2 Phil Brown, 4/1 Rafa Benitez, 9/2 Gianfranco Zola, 9/2 No manager to go, 5/1 Sam Allardyce, 8/1 Avram Grant, 14/1 Harry Redknapp, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Roberto Martinez, 20/1 Brian Laws, 25/1 Tony Pulis, 25/1 David Moyes, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 33/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 40/1 Alex McLeish, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.
William Hill Next Liverpool Manager: 2/1 Kenny Dalglish, 4/1 Jose Mourinho, 4/1 Guus Hiddink, 6/1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8/1 Frank Rijkaard, 10/1 Marco Van Basten, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 16/1Roberto Mancini, 20/1 Marcello Lippi, 25/1 Fabio Capello, 25/1 Kevin Keegan, 33/1 Alan Curbishley, 33/1 Hary Redknapp, 33/1 Philipe Scolari, 33/1 Sammy Lee, 50/1 Steve McLaren, 50/1 John Toshack, 100/1 Paul Ince, 200/1 John Barnes.

Rafa to be Liverpool manager on 1st day of next season: 5/6 Yes, 5/6 No.

William Hill odds – Liverpool Finishing Position: 50/1 First, 25/1 Second, 10/1 Third, 11/5 Fourth, 2/5 Fifth or lower.

William Hill odds – playing for Liverpool at the start of season 2010/11:
Gerrard – 1/10 yes, 11/2 no.
Torres – 2/9 yes, 3/1 no.
Mascherano – 8/13 yes, 6/5 no.
Further information…Rupert Adams…0784 1011 584.

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Liverpool: Rafa Slashed For The Chop…dalglish To Step Into The Breach!

Liverpool: Rafa Slashed For The Chop…Dalglish To Step Into The Breach!

William Hill have cut Rafa Benitez from 12/1 to 5/1 to be the 5th Premiership manager to get the sack this season and have opened the betting on who will be appointed as his successor. Rafa is 5/6 not to be Liverpool manager on the first day of next season. The good news for Liverpool fans is that the odds suggest that Liverpool will keep their prize assets with Gerrard 1/10 to remain at Liverpool, Torres 2/9 and Mascherano 8/13. Liverpool are 2/5 to finish outside the Champions League spots.

“Liverpool fans are a very loyal breed but their poor form has tested their patience and Benitez could be out on his ear sooner than you think,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Next Liverpool Manager: 2/1 Kenny Dalglish, 4/1 Jose Mourinho, 6/1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8/1Frank Rijkaard, 10/1 Marco Van Basten, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 16/1Roberto Mancini, 20/1 Marcello Lippi, 25/1 Kevin Keegan, 33/1 Alan Curbishley, 33/1 Hary Redknapp, 33/1 Philipe Scolari, 33/1 Sammy Lee, 50/1 Steve McLaren, 50/1 John Toshack, 100/1 Paul Ince, 200/1 John Barnes.

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager: 5/2 Phil Brown, 4/1 Gianfranco Zola, 4/1 no manager to go, 5/1 Rafa Benitez, 6/1 Sam Allardyce, 8/1 Avram Grant, 14/1 Harry Redknapp, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Roberto Martinez, 20/1 Brian Laws, 25/1 Tony Pulis, 25/1 David Moyes, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 33/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 40/1 Alex McLeish, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rafa to be Liverpool manager on 1st day of next season: 5/6 Yes, 5/6 No.

William Hill Liverpool Finishing Position: 50/1 First, 25/1 Second, 10/1 Third, 11/5 Fourth, 2/5 Fifth or lower.

William Hill odds – playing for Liverpool at the start of season 2010/11:
Gerrard – 1/10 yes, 11/2 no.
Torres – 2/9 yes, 3/1 no.
Mascherano – 8/13 yes, 6/5 no.

Further information….Rupert Adams….0784 1011 584.

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