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New England Boss 6/1 To Win Trophy- 11/8 No Permanent Boss By Euros

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New England manager 6/1 to win a trophy!
HARRY FAVOURITE – BUT 11/8 NOONE PERMANENTLY IN PLACE FOR FIRST EURO GAME
WILLIAM HILL offer 11/8 that the permanent England manager will NOT be in place when the Euro 2012 tournament kicks off – but 8/15 that the FA will have appointed Fabio Capello’s successor by then. ‘It may not be possible to bring in their preferred option in time for the Euros, particularly if that option’s club is involved in the latter stages of a European tournament.’ Said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HARRY REDKNAPP is red hot favourite at 4/11 with William Hill to be the next permanent England manager. Hills also offer: 11/2 Pearce; 10/1 Jose Mourinho; 12/1 Hiddink; Hodgson; 14 O’Neill; 16 Wenger; Benitez; 20 Southgate; 25 Allardyce; Pardew; 33 Ancelotti; Hughes; Lambert; Rodgers.
WLLIAM HILL offer 6/1 that whoever gets the job on a long-term basis will win a major trophy – a Euro or World Cup Final. ‘The new incumbent could have at least three chances of winning a trophy, so this could be a decent long term investment’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WILLIAM HILL- Caretaker boss in charge for first game of Euro 2012:
Yes – 11/8
No – 8/15
JOHN TERRY is 4/7 to be in the final England Euro squad with Hills who go 5/4 he will not.
ENGLAND CAPTAIN IN OPENING EURO MATCH V FRANCE- 5/6 Gerrard; 9/4 Parker; 11/2 Hart; 9/1 Barry; ;Lampard; 20/1 Cole/Ferdinand. Others on request.
WILLIAM HILL – TO WIN EUROS: 9/4 Spain; 3/1 Germany; 7/1 Holland; 8/1 England; 12/1 France; 14/1 Italy; 16/1 Russia; 18 Portugal; 40 Ukraine. Others on request.

England Captain vs Holland
Steven Gerrard 4/7
Wayne Rooney 4/1
Gareth Barry 9/2
Scott Parker 8/1
Frank Lampard 8/1
Joe Hart 12/1
Rio Ferdinand 20/1
Ashley Cole 20/1
Others on request
ODDS FOR FRIENDLY: 11/8 ENGLAND, 21/10 DRAW, HOLLAND 8/5.

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4/1 Pre Match Handshakes Banned By Next Season

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4/1 PRE-MATCH HANDSHAKES TO BE SCRAPPED

WILLIAM HILL are offering 4/1 that pre-match handshakes will be scrapped officially in Premier League matches before the start of next season.
‘Following the latest pre-match handshake debacle there will be pressure to scrap them completely’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Hills are 1/7 that they remain an official part of pre-match proceedings next season.
Hills had offered 1/5 that Evra and Suarez WOULD shake hands, and 10/3 that they would not. ‘Punters called the pre-match handshake wrong on this occasion’ said Sharpe.
After Rio Ferdinand refused to shake hands with Suarez, Hills are offering 11/4 that he and John Terry will NOT start in the same Euro 12 side for England.

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Terry 2/1 Not To Go To Euros

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JOHN TERRY 2/1 TO BE LEFT OUT OF ENGLAND EURO SQUAD

WILLIAM HILL are offering odds of 2/1 that John Terry will NOT be part of the final England squad for the Euro 2012 tournament. ‘Reports suggest that Terry is not happy about losing the captaincy and there must be a possibility that he will decide to retire from representing his country’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

SCOTT PARKER BACKED TO BE NEW ENGLAND SKIPPER

SCOTT Parker has been backed from 8/1 to 9/2 second favourite to skipper England in their opening Euro 2012 match with William Hill, who make Steve Gerrard 8/13 favourite and also offer; 5/1 Frank Lampard; 9/1 Gareth Barry; 9/1 Joe Hart; 20/1 Ashley Cole; 33/1 Rio Ferdinand. ‘A little surprisingly., Parker has been the springer in the early market with punters believing the captaincy may now skip a generation.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS OFFER 8/1 THAT FABIO CAPELLO WILL STAND DOWN AS MANAGER BEFORE EURO 12 BEGINS – 1/20 THAT HE DOESN’T DO SO.

WILLIAM HILL – TO START FIRST EURO ’12 MATCH AS ENGLAND SKIPPER:

Steven Gerrard 8/13
Scott Parker 9/2
Frank Lampard 5/1
Gareth Barry 9/1
Joe Hart 9/1
Ashley Cole 20/1
Rio Ferdinand 33/1
Others on request.

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City Slip Could Ultimately Cost Mancini His Job…ferdinand Vs. Terry Round Two…leeds Latest

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Manchester City’s defeat to Everton has seen their lead at the top of the table wiped out and Roberto Mancini could find his job in danger if Manchester City fail to lift the trophy this season. William Hill make the City boss 11/4 to have left his position by the start of next season. Jose Mourinho could well be the replacement at the Etihad as he is the 13/8 favourite to be the next City manager.

Sir Alex Ferguson could also be on his way at the end of the season and Hills make him 11/4 to have left his position by the start of next season. Jose Mourinho is also the favourite to take over from Ferguson, with Hills making him 5/2 to be the next Red Devils manager.

“Jose Mourinho is up there as one of the best managers in the world and would be at the top of any elite club’s wish lists but it looks like Manchester will be his ultimate destination,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Manchester United take on Chelsea at the weekend and William Hill are offering 9/4 that Rio Ferdinand and John Terry do not shake hands (1/3 that they do). John Terry is 1/3 to captain England for their first match of Euro 2012, with Steven Gerrard the 4/1 second favourite and Rio Ferdinand 6/1.

Leeds have sacked Simon Grayson and William Hill make Alan Curbishley the 8/11 favourite to succeed him at Elland Road. Roberto Di Matteo is the 7/2 second favourite with John Shridan and Neil Redfearn both offered at 8/1.

William Hill odds:

Next Manchester United Manager: 5/2 Jose Mourinho; 4/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 8/1 Pep Guardiola; 10/1 David Moyes; 14/1 Martin O’Neill; 20/1 Mark Hughes; 33/1 Carlos Quieroz; 33/1 Gus Hiddink; 33/1 Mike Phelan; 33/1 Ryan Giggs; 33/1 Steve Bruce

Next Manchester City Manager: 13/8 Jose Mourinho; 10/1 Martin O’Neill; 10/1 Gus Hiddink; 10/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 14/1 Frank Rijkaard; 14/1 Rafa Benitez; 20/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Jurgen Klinsmann

Jose Mourinho next club: 13/8 Manchester City; 4/1 Manchester City; 5/1 Tottenham; 6/1 Arsenal; 8/1 England National team; 12/1 Chelsea; 16/1 Portugal national team; 20/1 Inter; 25/1 AC Milan; 33/1 Juventus; 33/1 Barcelona; 33/1 Liverpool; 100/1 Rangers; 100/1 Celtic

Sir Alex Ferguson still at Manchester United come the start of 2012/13 season: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no

Roberto Mancini still at Manchester City come the end of 2012/13 season: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no

John Terry and Rio Ferinand to shake hands on 5th Feb 2012: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no
*both must start AND pre-match handshakes must take place otherwise all bets are void

England Captain: 1/3 John Terry; 4/1 Steven Gerrard; 6/1 Rio Ferdinand; 8/1 Joe Hart; 8/1 Frank Lampard; 20/1 Scott Parker

Next Leeds Manager: 8/11 Neil Warnock; 7/2 Roberto Di Matteo; 8/1 John Sheridan; 8/1 Neil Redfearn; 10/1 Sean O’Driscoll; 10/1 Dave Jones; 10/1 Gus Poyet; 12/1 Billy Davies; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Gianfranco Zola; 16/1 Karl Robinson; 16/1 Phil Brown; 16/1 Dennis Wise; 16/1 Alan Curbishley; 20/1 Gordon Strachan; 20/1 Lee Clarke; 25/1 Iain Dowie; 33/1 Peter Reid; 33/1 Dougie Freedman; 40/1 Lucas Radebe; 40/1 Roy Keane; 50/1 Gary McCallister

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Capello 8/1 To Quit As Gerrard Favourite To Skipper England At Euros

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Capello 8/1 to quit:
GERRARD FAVOURITE TO BE ENGLAND EURO SKIPPER BUT TERRY ODDS-ON TO PLAY

WILLIAM HILL make Steven Gerrard 8/13 favourite to skipper England in their opening Euro ’12 finals match – and they offer 1/ 2 that John Terry will start that game, 6/4 that he will not. Hills are also offering 8/1 that Fabio Capello will stand down as England manager before the Euro finals begin, 1/20 that he does not.
‘The decision to strip Terry of the captaincy potentially raises a number of issues, including the questions of whether Terry will still be selected to play and whether Capello is happy with the decision, possibly taken regardless of his opinion’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL – TO START FIRST EURO ’12 MATCH AS ENGLAND SKIPPER:

Steven Gerrard 8/13
Frank Lampard 5/1
Rio Ferdinand 7/1
Scott Parker 8/1
Gareth Barry 9/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 16/1
Others on request.

Graham Sharpe,
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Twiter- @sharpeangle

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

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The Million Man: Barton’s Tweet Is Looking Sweet

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Joey Barton breached the million follower mark and William Hill are offering 10/1 that he manages to overtake the two kings of English football tweeting, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand, by the end of the season. He is 5/2 to overtake one of them and 1/3 to fail to overtake either of them. Given his propensity to controversial tweeting, Hills are offering 11/4 that he is banned from tweeting by QPR before the end of the season.

“Joey’s twitter feed, which spans from philosophy, through football banter and so-called ‘TOWIE bashing’, is proving incredibly popular and its diversity could help in making it the number one Twitter footy feed by the end of the season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “He just has to make sure that he is not too controversial otherwise his club may force him to quit.”

Banned from tweeting by the end of the season by QPR: 11/4 yes; 1/4 no

To overtake Rio Ferdinand or Wayne Rooney in Twitter followers by the end of the season: 1/3 neither; 5/2 one; 10/1 both

Joe Crilly
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Twitter: @footy_joe

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9/4 Terry To Skipper England At Euros And World Cup

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9/4 TERRY TO SKIPPER ENGLAND AT EUROS AND WORLD CUP

WILLIAM HILL make John Terry 9/4 favourite to captain England in BOTH their opening game of the Euro 12 Finals and the first 2014 World Cup qualifying game. ‘John Terry is in possession of the armband at the moment but is getting no younger, and a new manager may well wish to make changes’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill: England Captain 1st Game Euro 2012
John Terry 6/4
Rio Ferdinand 10/3
Frank Lampard 9/2
Steven Gerrard 5/1
Gareth Barry 7/1
Scott Parker 11/1
Ashley Cole 16/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Others on request.

England captain in 1st World Cp 2014 qualifier:

7/4 Terry; 4/1 Ferdinand; Rooney; 6/1 Gerrard; 8/1 Barry; 10/1 Parker; 16/1 Cole; Hart. Others on request

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England Versus Spain Specials

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****************************WILLIAM HILL ENGLAND-SPAIN SPECIALS**************************

YOU BET TERRY WON’T PLAY ANY PART OF SPAIN GAME

WILLIAM HILL offer 6/5 that Fabio Capello will bring John Terry on as a sub during the Spain game – and 8/13 that he will play no part in the game. ’It would seem a little odd to bring Terry on at all if he isn’t going to start the game – but injuries could always intervene’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILL LAMPS OUST TERRY AS EURO SKIPPER?
WITH FRANK LAMPARD selected to start the game against Spain as captain, William Hill have cut him from 7/1 to 6/1 to be wearing the armband when England kick off the Euro 2012 finals. ‘Frank appears to be in pole position to take over if John Terry is injured, out of form, or missing for ay other reason’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Lampard 5/1 to celebrate wearing the armband with a goal during the game.

To Start Captain 1st Euro 2012 Match
John Terry 4/7
Steven Gerrard 5/1
Frank Lampard 6/1
Rio Ferdinand 8/1
Gareth Barry 14/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 25/1

**Others on request.

ENGLAND 14/1 TO BEAT SPAIN AND SWEDEN (Without conceding a goal!)

ENGLAND are 14/1 with Hills to beat both Spain and Sweden without conceding a goal in either game – but 18/1 to lose both without scoring a goal in either game.
England to beat Spain/Sweden – 11/2
England to lose to both Spain/Sweden – 11/1
Hills….7/2 England; 11/5 draw; Spain 10/11
SPAIN are 2/1 to beat England without conceding.
HILLS OFFER 7/2 that two or more England players will score v Spain.
TO SCORE IF THEY START…..
Daren Bent – 2/1……Daniel Sturridge – 11/4….Bobby Zamora-11/4…Danny Welbeck- 7/2

Total England Goals Scored in Spain/Sweden games:
0-1 2/1
2-3 5/4
4 or more 15/8
BOTH teams to score? – Evens yes; 8/11 no
KEEP CLEAN SHEET? – England 5/2; Spain 23/20
WIN TO NIL – England 5/1; Spain 2/1
SCORE IN BOTH HALVES – England 9/2; Spain 9/4
COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN – England 14/1; Spain 8/1
GOAL IN FIRST 15 MINS? – 11/5
TOTAL GOALS IN GAME – 0-8/1…1-3/1…2-9/4…3- 3/1…4- 11/2…5- 12/1…6+ -16/1

Total England Goals Conceded in Spain/Sweden games:
0-1 13/8
2-3 EVS
4 or more 3/1

ROONEY BAN

WILLIAM HILL offer 4/6 that Wayne Rooney’s three game Euro ban will not be reduced on appeal by the FA, and 11/10 that it will be reduced. ‘We understand that there is virtually no chance of the ban being extended so it is now a two-option outcome’ said ill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WM HILL POPPY SPECIALS STILL AVAILABLE:

PLAYER TO SCORE AND REVEAL A POPPY ON UNDER-SHIRT – 7/2 YES – 1/6 NO
ANY ENGLAND PLAYER ON THE PITCH TO HAVE DYED RED HAIR – 10/1 YES 1-33 NO
ANY PLAYER TAKING PART WITH POPPY DESIGN HAIRCUT – 20/1

Graham Sharpe,
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Terry 2/1 To Be Carded As Jack Odds On To Be Gunner For Next 5 Years

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TERRY TIME?

WITH John Terry now looking likely to start for England against Spain, William Hill offer 2/1 that he will be carded at some stage of the game, and 1/6 that if he does start, he will also finish the game – 7/2 that he will come off before the end.
Terry is 7/1 with Hills to score at any time, 20/1 to get the first goal of the game, 33/1 to be sent off.
William Hill believe Terry will be firmly in charge of the armband when the Euro finals kick off, and make the Chelsea skipper 4/7 to start as captain in England’s opening game of the tournament.
*5/2 England; 11/5 draw; 10/11 Spain.

To Start Captain 1st Euro 2012 Match
John Terry 4/7
Steven Gerrard 4/1
Frank Lampard 7/1
Rio Ferdinand 8/1
Gareth Barry 14/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 25/1

**Others on request.

ENGLAND 9/2 TO BEAT SPAIN AND SWEDEN

With Spain naming a strong squad for their friendly against England, William Hill have cut the world champs from Evens to 10/11 to beat England, who have been lengthened from 3/1 to 9/2 to beat both Spain and Sweden.

Hills….5/2 England; 11/5 draw; Spain 10/11

England Friendlies vs Spain & Sweden

Win one and lose another 7/4
Win one and draw another 12/5
Draw one and lose another 7/2
Win both friendlies 9/2
Draw both 17/2
Lose both 11/1

WHO’LL START UP FRONT AGAINST SPAIN?

Start vs Spain
Darren Bent – 1/4 start, 11/4 not
Gabriel Agbonlahor- 1/2 start, 6/4 not.
Danny Welbeck- 4/6 start, 11/10not.
Bobby Zamora- 11/8 start, 8/15 not
Daniel Sturridge- 11/8 start, 8/15 not.

Total England Goals Scored
0-1 2/1
2-3 5/4
4 or more 15/8
**England goals scored vs Spain & Sweden

Total England Goals Conceded
0-1 13/8
2-3 EVS
4 or more 3/1
**England goals conceded vs Spain & Sweden

ROONEY BAN

WILLIAM HILL offer 4/6 that Wayne Rooney’s three game Euro ban will not be reduced on appeal by the FA, and 11/10 that it will be reduced. ‘We understand that there is virtually no chance of the ban being extended so it is now a two-option outcome’ said ill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILSH JACK STAY WITH GUNNERS ‘FOR EVER’?

Jack Wilshere has reportedly vowed to stay with Arsenal for the rest of his career. William Hill offer 4/9 that he IS still a Gunner on Jan 1, 2014; 13/8 that he is not; and 8/11 that he remains an Arsenal player in five years time on January 1, 2016 – Evens that he is elsewhere by then. ‘Who knows when Arsene Wenger might leave, and Jack could well change his mind when that happens’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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Terry Odds On To Keep Armband For Euro Finals

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TERRY ODDS ON STILL TO SKIPPER ENGLAND IN EURO FINALS

Although Fabio Capello is set to leave John Terry out of the starting line up for the game against Spain, William Hill believe he will be firmly in charge of the armband when the Euro finals kick off, and make the Chelsea skipper 4/7 to start as captian in England’s opening game of the tournament. ‘Fabio seems to be standing by his skipper and John Terry looks set to lead his country int yet another tournament next year’ said Hill’s spokesman, Graham Sharpe.

To Start Captain 1st Euro 2012 Match
John Terry 4/7
Steven Gerrard 4/1
Frank Lampard 7/1
Rio Ferdinand 8/1
Gareth Barry 14/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 25/1

**Others on request.

ENGLAND 9/2 TO BEAT SPAIN AND SWEDEN

With Spain naming a strong squad for their friendly against England, William Hill have cut the world champs from Evens to 10/11 to beat England, who have been lengthened from 3/1 to 9/2 to beat both Spain and Sweden.

Hills….5/2 England; 11/5 draw; Spain 10/11

England Friendlies
Win one and lose another 7/4
Win one and draw another 12/5
Draw one and lose another 7/2
Win both friendlies 9/2
Draw both 17/2
Lose both 11/1

*Friendlies vs Spain & Sweden

WHO’LL START UP FRONT AGAINST SPAIN?

Start vs Spain
Darren Bent – 1/5 start, 10/3 not
Gabriel Agbonlahor- 2/5 start, 7/4 not.
Danny Welbeck- 4/6 start, 11/10not.
Bobby Zamora- 5/6 start, 5/6 not
Daniel Sturridge- 11/8 start, 8/15 not.

Total England Goals Scored
0-1 2/1
2-3 5/4
4 or more 15/8
**England goals scored vs Spain & Sweden

Total England Goals Conceded
0-1 13/8
2-3 EVS
4 or more 3/1
**England goals conceded vs Spain & Sweden

9/2 ROONEY EURO BAN TO BE INCREASED

William Hill have opened a book on whether the FA appeal against Wayne Rooney’s three match Euro ban will result in a increased ban, a decreased ban, or no change. ‘This may be a calculated gamble on behalf of the FA but it is not impossible it could backfire’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL- RESULT OF FA APPEAL AGAINST ROONEY EURO BAN…

Reduced to two matches or less13/10
Stays at 3 matches10/11
Increased to four or more matches9/2

Graham Sharpe,
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