Bookies Suspend Premiership Sack Race As Zola Backed Off The Boards!

William Hill have today seen a substantial & sustained gamble on Gianfranco Zola to be the next Premiership manager to get the boot. This morning Hills were quoting 5/1 but during the course of the day they have cut the price five times before suspending at 2:35, with one London based customer looking to place a five figure bet.

“They were backing Zola at any price and there must be a rumour that either he is walking or the likely new owners are not Zola fans,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager To Leave His Post (Suspension Prices): 6/5 Gianfranco Zola, 11/4 Rafa Benitez, 4/1 Phil Brown, 11/2 No manager to go, 6/1 Sam Allardyce, 10/1 Avram Grant, 16/1 Harry Redknapp, 20/1Mick McCarthy, 20/1 Roberto Martinez, 25/1 David Moyes, 25/1 Brian Laws, 33/1 Tony Pullis, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 40/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 50/1 Alex McCleish, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.

Further Information….Rupert Adams….0784 1011 584

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Zola In The Clear: West Ham 6/4 To Be In Olympic Stadium In 2013

Zola In The Clear: West Ham 6/4 To BE In Olympic Stadium In 2013!

Hills have pushed out the price of Gianfranco Zola being the next manager to leave his job from 6/5 to 2/1 following the takeover but he remains the favourite in the market. Hills expect the new owners to bring in three or more players in the transfer window at 6/4 and West Ham moving to the Olympic Stadium in 2013 is 6/4.

“The takeover is good news for West Ham and the odds suggest that they will survive in the Premiership but the Olympic stadium might be a pipe dream,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill:

Will West Ham Survive?: 1/6 Yes, 7/2 Relegated

Number Of West Ham signings in January Transfer Window: 6/1 None, 13/5 One, 15/8 Two, 6/4 Three or more

West Ham To Play Their First Game Of 2013 In Olympic Stadium: 6/4 Yes, 1/2 No

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager To Leave His Post: 2/1 Gianfranco Zola, 3/1 No manager to go, 11/4 Rafa Benitez, 4/1 Phil Brown, 6/1 Sam Allardyce, 10/1 Avram Grant, 16/1 Harry Redknapp, 20/1Mick McCarthy, 20/1 Roberto Martinez, 25/1 David Moyes, 25/1 Brian Laws, 33/1 Tony Pullis, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 40/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 50/1 Alex McCleish, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.

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

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Will Bookies Get Collared By Mancini’s Scarf?

Will Bookies Get Collared By Mancini’s Scarf?

William Hill have opened a book on the first game that Roberto Mancini will NOT be wearing a scarf and offer 11/ that it will be versus Scunthorpe in the FA Cup but Hills are offering 1/3 that he wears a scarf at the start of their next nine fixtures.

“We think that the scarf is a fashion accessory rather than because of the weather so would not be surprised if he wears one all season,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

At which match will Roberto Mancini fail to wear his blue and white Man City scarf?: 11/1 Scunthorpe, 12/1 Man Utd, 14/1 Portsmouth, 14/1 Hull, 14/1 Bolton, 16/1 FA Cup (Fifth rd), 16/1 Stoke, 16/1 Liverpool, 16/1 Chelsea, 1/3 Wears Scarf For All These Matches.

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Gary Neville For Burnley Job?

William Hill have cut the price of Gary Neville being the next Burnley manager from 50/1 all the way to 8/1. “Gary has been backed all day but Paul Lambert remains the hot favourite at 15/8,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Next Burnley Manager: 15/8 Paul Lambert, 7/2 Paul Jewell, 9/2 Steve Davis, 5/1 Brian Laws, 13/2 Steve Coppell, 8/1 Mike Phelan, 8/1 Gary Neville, 10/1 Simon Grayson, 12/1 John Hughes, 14/1 Alan Curbishley, 14/1 Gareth Southgate, 16/1 Paulo Sousa..20/1 Bar

How Many More Premiership Managers Will Go This Season?: 13/8 One, 11/5 Two, 4/1 None, 6/1 Three, 13/2 Four Or More

William Hill Fifth Premiership Manager To Go: 7/4 Phil Brown, 11/4 Gianfranco Zola, 5/1 No Manager To Go, 8/1 Avram Grant, 11/1 Rafa Benitez, 12/1 Harry Redknapp, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Sam Allardyce, 16/1 Roberto Martinez, 20/1 Tony Pulis, 25/1 Owen Coyle, 25/1 David Moyes, 25/1 Roberto Mancini, 33/1 Next Burnley Manager, 33/1 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

Further Information….Rupert Adams…0784 1011 584

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How Long Will Mancini Last At City ?

HOW LONG WILL MANCINI LAST?

WITH Roberto Mancini taking over at Manchester City, William Hill have opened a book on when he will leave! ‘It appears City are adopting the Arsenal tactic of appointing the manager whose name most closely matches the name of their club – but it remains to be seen how successful such imitation will prove to be!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
2010 = 6/4
2011 = 9/4
2012 = 4/1
2013 or later = 7/2

**What will Mancini win in his Man City career?
Premier League 5/1
Champions League 8/1
FA Cup 3/1
Carling Cup 6/4
Europa League 8/1
Win nothing 6/4

Finish in top 4……..4/11 no 2/1 yes

Finish above Man Utd……….1/7 no 4/1 yes

MEGSON FAVOURITE TO BE NEXT PREM BOSS OUT

GARY MEGSON is now 9/4 favourite to be the next Premiersp manager to leave his club this season with William Hill:

Gary Megson9/4
Phil Brown5/2
Gianfranco Zola5/1
Rafa Benitez7/1
Harry Redknapp8/1
Avram Grant12/1
No Manager14/1
Sam Allardyce16/1
Mick McCarthy16/1
Roberto Martinez20/1
David Moyes33/1
Roberto Mancini 33/1
Alex McCleish40/1
Tony Pulis40/1
Owen Coyle50/1
Carlo Ancelotti66/1
Martin O’Neill80/1
Roy Hodgson80/1
Steve Bruce80/1
Arsene Wenger80/1
Sir Alex Ferguson80/1

Further information….graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Gerrard And Rooney Odds On To Recover For Clubs As Platt Backed For County

ROONEY AND GERRARD ODDS ON TO MAKE MIRACLE RECOVERIES

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on whether either Steven Gerrard and/or Wayne Rooney will play any part in their clubs’ Premiership matches at the weekend. Hills offer 8/1 that NEITHER will play any part; 5/4 that either ONE of them will play some part, and 8/11 that BOTH will play some part in the matches at home to Bolton (Man U) and away to Sunderland (Liverpool).
‘Both Rooney and Gerrard seem to be quick healers and we think there is every chance that both will be in action at the weekend’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

NOTT PLATT?

THE LARGEST bet William Hill have taken so far on the identity of the next Notts County manager is for David Platt, on whom one punter has risked £100 and who is currently 4/1 second favourite. ‘There are reports that such and such a candidate has ruled himself in or out and so and so is not being considered, but experience has told us that in these markets money is better informed than rumours’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills now make Roberto Mancini 7/2 favourite to get the job and also offer 4/1 Platt; Peter Taylor; 7 Coppell; 9 Dowie; 10 Curbishley; 16 Sven; Keegan; O’Leary; 20 Strachan.

Further information…..graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

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