Rumours Spark Gamble On Hughes For Fulham Manager!

William Hill have slashed the price of Mark Hughes being named as the next Fulham manager from 5/4 to 2/9 this morning following a massive gamble for him this morning. Mark Hughes was an original 10/1 when the book opened following Hodgson’s departure. “Our customers were queuing outside our shops in Chelsea & Fulham, to back Sparky and we would not be surprised if there is an announcement in the next 24hrs,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams
William Hill Odds: Next Permanent Fulham Manager: 2/9 Mark Hughes; 10/3 Sven Goran Eriksson; 11/1 Dave Jones; 12/1 Lee Clark; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 16/1 Alan Curbishley; 16/1 Ray Lewington; 20/1 Slaven Bilic; 20/1 Manuel Pelligrini; 20/1 Stuart Baxter; 20/1 Ottmar Hitzfeld; 20/1 Bob Bradley; 25/1 Bar

Further Information…Rupert Adams….0208 918 3858…..0784 1011 584

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Sven In Pole Position For Fulham Hot Seat On Slowest Day Of Betting So Far

In the race to be next permanent Fulham manager, William Hill have reported the quietest day since opening the book. Sven Goran Eriksson is the 5/4 favourite, with Dave Jones 3/1 and Mark Hughes at 4/1.

“It has been a very slow day indeed which would suggest that the Fulham directors have gone back to the drawing board and it speaks volumes that Sven tops the market,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Fulham Manager: 5/4 Sven Goran Eriksson; 3/1 Dave Jones; 4/1 Mark Hughes; 7/1 Alan Curbishley; 12/1 Ray Lewington; 12/1 Otmar Hitzfeld; 14/1 Gianfranco Zola; 14/1 Bob Bradley; 16/1 Martin Jol; 20/1 Bar

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746

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Martin Jol Withdraws From Race…dave Jones New Favourite For Fulham Hot Seat

The long running saga of who will be the next Fulham manager took yet another turn this morning when Martin Jol admitted he was staying with Ajax. This has seen his odds drift from 1/8 to 25/1 at William Hill in the space of four days. Conversely Hills are facing big liabilities on 5/2 favourite Dave Jones taking the hot seat having previously quoted him at up to 25/1. Sven Goran Eriksson also seems keen on a return to the Premiership and is now the 9/2 second favourite. Alan Curbishley and Bob Bradley are the 9/1 joint third favourites.

“Some far sighted punters could be in for a big windfall, having backed Dave Jones at 25/1, but the likely sticking point could prove to be the issue of compensation to Cardiff City. We are expecting this saga to continue for a little while longer and could still see an outsider take the job,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds:

Next Fulham Manager: 5/2 Dave Jones; 9/2 Sven Goran Eriksson; 9/1 Alan Curbishley; 9/1 Bob Bradley; 10/1 Mark Hughes; 10/1 Gianfranco Zola; 12/1 Otmar Hitzfeld; 14/1 Ray Lewington; 14/1 Stuart Baxter; 16/1 Lee Clark; 20/1 Bar

Further Information…Joe Crilly….0208 918 3858

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Martin Jol Drifts From Odds On To Evens To Become Fulham Manager

Amid reports from Holland that Martin Jol could now be staying at Ajax, William Hill make him Even money favourite to become the next permanent Fulham manager, having quoted him at odds of 1/8 to take the job yesterday. Cardiff manager, Dave Jones could be the man to profit from this news being the 5/2 second favourite with Sven Goran Eriksson 3/1 third favourite.

“This comes as a big shock, as it was suggested yesterday that a deal was as good as signed, for Martin to head back to the Premiership and it looks like this story could run for a long while yet,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Fulham Manager Odds: 1/1 Martin Jol; 5/2 Dave Jones; 3/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 7/1 Bob Bradley; 9/1 Gianfranco Zola; 10/1Mark Hughes;14/1 Slaven Bilic; 14/1 Ray Lewington; 14/1 Lee Clark; 14/1 Stuart Baxter; 16/1 Bar.

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746

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You Bet Webb Snub Means More English Disappointment

Howard hopes hit after QF shock:
YOU BET WEBB SNUB MEANS MORE ENGLISH DISAPPOINTMENT

THE odds about Howard Webb reffing the World Cup Final have lengthened dramatically from 5/4 to 15/8 after it was suggested that his absence from the line up of Quarter Final matches was a signal that he would not eve be considered for the Final.
‘Webb has had a fine tournament and was well backed to get the Final but the rumours seem to suggest that doing the Champions League Final has worked against him and that his absence from the Quarters is a significant snub’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
LATEST WILLIAM HILL WORLD CUP FINAL REF ODDS:
Howard Webb 15/8
Ravshan Irmatov 11/4
Frank De Bleekere 10/3
Carlos Batres 8/1
Olegaro Benquerenca 10/1
Yuichi Nishimura 11/1
Massimo Busacca 16/1

*QF Refs are Irmatov, Batres, Benquerenca & Nishimura

WM HILL…FRIDAY MATCH SPECIALS….

Total Friday Goals
Under 4… 7/4
4 or 5……..6/4
Over 5……7/4
Friday Game With Most Goals
Holland v Brazil……..8/11
Uruguay v Ghana…..1/1

Team To Score Quickest Friday Goal
Brazil………..6/4
Uruguay……15/8
Holland……..4/1
Ghana……….4/1

HODGSON SHORTENED FOR ENGLAND JOB
ROY HODGSON has been shortened from 8/1 to 6/1 to be the next permanent England manager. ‘Punters believe that if Capello manages to keep the job, Hodgson could be the ideal replacement when the Italian eventually goes, particularly if Roy has done well at Liverpoool by then’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS MAKE HARRY REDKNAPP 13/8 favourite to succeed Capello and also offer 6 Hodgson;Pearce; 10 O’Neill; 12 Allardyce;Mourinho; 14 Lippi; Wenger; 16 Beckham; Hughes;Bruce.

RAY OF LIGHT?
Fulham caretaker boss Ray Lewington is 9/1 with William Hill to get the job on a full time basis. Hills make Sven 7/4 favourite and also offer 5/2 Curbishley; 5 Queiroz; 6 Hughes; 7 O’Driscoll; 10 Bilic; Hoddle; 14 Southgate.

Further information…..graham sharpe….0780 3233702

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