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Guardiola Backed For Chelsea Job As Fergie 6/4 To Stay To 2014

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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

Further information……graham sharpe……0780 3233702

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Heavy Gamble On Bluebird To Become A Hammer

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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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Canaries Not Expected To Fly High Next Season

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Norwich secured promotion to the Premier League by defeating Portsmouth on Monday – although the Canaries are already odds on to go straight back down according to William Hill. They are 8/11 to be relegated and 9/2 to finish bottom next season, while they are 7/1 to finish in the top half of the table. Paul Lambert, the manager who has performed miracles at Carrow Road, is 8/11 to still be Norwich manager on the last day of next season.

“The odds currently suggest that Norwich will have a real struggle on their hands to try and stay in the top flight for more than one season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Norwich Specials:

7/1 Norwich to finish top half of Premier League 11/12
5/4 Norwich to finish 11th to 17th in Premier League 11/12
8/11 Norwich to be relegated from Premier League 11/12
9/2 Norwich to finish bottom of the Premier League 11/12

Paul Lambert to still be Norwich Manager on the last day of 11/12 season: 8/11 Yes; 1/1 No

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

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Hughton Heavily Backed To Be Baggies Boss

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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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Is Martin Off On His Jol-ies To The North West Or Will Alan Curb His Enthusiasm?

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Despite the Venky’s Group maintaining that they want to appoint an English manager to replace Sam Allardyce at Blackburn, it is Dutchman Martin Jol who heads the betting at William Hill at 4/1. He is then followed by a veritable army of British and Irish managers, with Dave Jones and Chris Hughton both 5/1 and Alan Curbishley at 6/1.

“Martin Jol performed well during his time at Tottenham and he is currently out of a job, however, should the fact that he is not British count against him, Dave Jones, Chris Hughton and Alan Curbishley are all waiting in the wings,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Blackburn Manager:

4/1 Martin Jol; 5/1 Dave Jones; 5/1 Chris Hughton; 6/1 Alan Curbishley; 7/1 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Roy Keane; 15/2 Chris Coleman; 9/1 Steve McClaren; 10/1 Phil Brown; 10/1 Sven –Goran Eriksson; 12/1 Diego Maradona; 12/1 Alan Shearer; 14/1 Stuart Pearce; 16/1 David O’Leary; 16/1 Gordon Strachan; 20/1 Paul Jewell; 25/1 Iain Dowie; 25/1 Paul Lambert; 25/1 Ray Wilkins; 25/1 Simon Grayson; 25/1 Steve Clarke; 33/1 Frank Rijkaard; 40/1 Jurgen Klinsmann
Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Curbs Cut For Villa Boss But Macdonald Still Favourite

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William Hill have slashed the price of Alan Curbishley becoming the new Aston Villa manager from 10/1 to 4/1 following an overnight gamble that was sparked by a rumoured meeting with Randy Lerner. Conversely, Kevin MacDonald has been eased out from 4/6 to 5/4. Sven Goran Eriksson is the 5/1 third favourite with Gerard Houllier 10/1. The Mark Hughes gamble has ended and he is now 16/1 from a low of 3/1.

“It looks like Curbs met with Randy Lerner yesterday, so he must be on the shortlist; however the odds seem to suggest that Lerner may well stick with MacDonald,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Villa Manager: 5/4 Kevin MacDonald; 4/1 Alan Curbishley; 5/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 10/1 Gerard Houllier; 11/1 David Moyes; 14/1 Ronald Koeman; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Paul Lambert; 20/1 Martin Jol; 20/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 20/1 Gary Megson; 20/1 Bob Bradley; 20/1 Gareth Southgate; 20/1 Phil Brown; 25/1 BAR

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746

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Bellamy For Celtic , Lambert For Villa , Holloway For Chop ?

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WHERE WILL BELLAMY GO NEXT?

WITH Craig Bellamy apparently resigned to having to leave Man City to play regularly this season, William Hill are betting on where he will play his first game after the transfer window closes assuming it is not for City, and make Celtic their 11/8 favourite. ‘Most neutrals thought Bellamy had an excellent season for City but he seems to have fallen out of favour there’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Celtic…11/8
Tottenham…2/1
Fulham….5/2
Aston Villa…14/1
Everton….16/1
Sunderland….16/1
Liverpool….20/1
Newcastle….20/1
Stoke….25/1
Cardiff….25/1
Birmingham….33/1
(Bets void if first game after transfer window is for Man City)

**PAUL LAMBERT of Norwich has been backed from 16/1 to 8/1 with William Hill to become the next Villa boss.’We took several three figure bets for Lambert in the Staffordshire area but the gamble didn’t seem to spread any further than that’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.Hills make Bradley 11/4 fav and also offer 6 Bilic; Curbishley; Klinsmann; Sven; 7 Jol; Southgate.

**IAN HOLLOWAY has been backed from 8/1 to 11/2 with Hills to be the next Prem boss to leave his club.Hills make Hughton 7/2 fav and also offer 5 Mancini; 11/2 Di Matteo; Holloway; 6 Martinez.

Further information…..graham sharpe….07803233702

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Roy Keane To Go?

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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

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You Bet Hammers Will Take Pompey Boss For Granted

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YOU BET HAMMERS WILL TAKE POMPEY BOSS FOR GRANTED
Avram Grant, manager of crisis club Portsmouth, is being made 1/3 favourite by William Hill to jump ship and become new manager of West Ham following their sacking of Gianfranco Zola.

“Grant’s reputation will be enormously enhanced if he can mastermind a Portsmouth victory over Chelsea in this weekend’s Cup Final”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills make Slaven Bilic 8/1 second favourite and also offer: 8/1 Mark Hughes, 10/1 Glenn Hoddle, 10/1 Alan Pardew, 10/1 Alan Curbishley, 10/1 Martin Jol, 12/1 Dave Jones, 20/1 Alex McLeish, 20/1 Gregorio Manzana, 25/1 Paul Lambert, 33/1 Terry Venables, 33/1 Graeme Souness, 33/1 David O’Leary.

William Hill make West Ham 1000/1 to win the Premiership title next season and offer 6/1 for them to be relegated.

Hills offer 11/2 that Zola will manage a Premiership League team next season.

Further information from Graham Sharpe……0202 8918 3731, 07803 233702.

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Next Celtic Boss And Weekend S P L Odds

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*****************************************WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND SPL SPECIALS……NEXT CELTIC BOSS*****************************

Wiliam Hill….Next Permanent Celtic boss…6/5 Neil Lennon; 11/4 Mark Hughes; 5/1 Paul Lambert; 12 Roy Keane; Willie McStay.14/1 Owen Coyle

To Win SPL
Rangers 1/500
Celtic 40/1

To Win SPL w/o Old Firm
Dundee Utd 11/10
Hibernian 13/8
Motherwell 11/4

To Finish Bottom
Falkirk 4/7
Kilmarnock 7/2
St Mirren 5/1
Hamilton 15/2

Who will be 3rd on Sunday Morning?
Dundee Utd 4/9
Motherwell 5/2
Hibernian 6/1

Will Rangers win the title before the Split?
YES 11/10
NO 4/6

How many Points will Rangers win the title by?
Over 20 Points 9/2
16 – 19 Points 3/1
12 – 15 Points 7/4
8 – 11 Points 4/1
4 – 7 Points 10/1
1 – 3 Points 20/1
Goal Difference 50/1
Not Win Title 40/1

Neil Lennon is in charge of Celtic until the end of the season.
How many games will Celtic win with Lennon in charge
Under 5.5 9/4
Over 5.5 1/3

Neil Lennon could be potentially be in charge for 10 games
Celtic to win every remaining game this season
YES 25/1
NO 1/200
(Lennon specials above include Scottish Cup Matches)

How many SPL Points will Celtic gain with Lennon in charge?
24 points 18/1
20 – 23 points 3/1
16 – 19 points 5/4
12 – 15 points 7/2
8 – 11 points 7/1
7 points or less 12/1

Neil Lennon to be sent to the stands in the Old Firm Match
YES 4/1
NO 1/7

How many goals will Killie score v Celtic?
None 4/9
One 17/10
Two 17/2
Three 40/1
Four or More 100/1

Which SPL match will produce the most goals?
Celtic v Kilmarnock 15/8
Hearts v Rangers 3/1
Dundee Utd v Motherwell 9/2
Falkirk v Hibernian 9/2
Hamilton v St Johnstone 7/1
Aberdeen v St Mirren 9/1

SCORE ANYTIME BUNDLES
BUNDLE A
Robbie Keane 1/2
Kris Boyd 8/11
David Goodwillie 6/4
All 3 to Score Anytime 11/2

BUNDLE B
Maurice Edu 5/1
Scott Brown 11/4
Both to Score Anytime 22/1
(players must start in above bundles)

Further information….graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

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