Euros Group A: Punters Have Made Their Minds Up Already

2004 winners of the Euros, Greece are 10/3 to qualify for the knockout stages of the event with Russsia (1/10) and Czech Republic (4/5) the two favourites to make it through. Greece will have to defeat Russia and are 4/1 to do so, while also hoping for a draw in the Poland/Czech Republic game – offered at 9/4.

Punters do not hold out much hope for the Greeks, however, with Russia backed, at this early stage, to the tune of over 90% of all bets staked on the match. Russia represent one of Hill’s biggest liabilities to win the tournament as well, with a six figure sum to be paid out if they manage to upset the pre tournament odds of 20/1.

“Going into the final round of games in Group A, there is still so much to play for, but our punters certainly seem to have made their minds up already,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Poland have also been very well backed by punters ahead of their game against Czech Republic, with 82% of all early bets staked on them to win.

Group A

4/1 Greece; 8/11 Russia; 5/2 Draw
23/10 Czech Republic; 5/4 Poland; 9/4 Draw

Winner: 3/10 Russia; 4/1 Czech Republic; 7/1 Poland; 33/1 Greece

To qualify (not to): 1/10 Russia (11/2); 4/5 Czech Republic (10/11); 11/10 Poland (4/6); 10/3 Greece (1/5)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Spain Second Favs For Tournament As Irish Hopes Dealt Blow

Croatia sit atop Group C after defeating Republic of Ireland but despite their draw today, Spain and Italy remain favourites to make it through to the knockout stages. William Hill make Spain 1/5 to go through and 3/1 second favourites to win the tournament. Ireland, however, are 9/1 to qualify from their group and a huge 100/1 to win the tournament.

“Given how difficult Ireland’s group is, this was a game where the boys in green needed to get something,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Unfortunately that was not the case and they now face even more of an uphill challenge.”

Euro 2012 winner: 5/2 Germany; 3/1 Spain; 8/1 France; 10/1 Italy; 12/1 Holland; 12/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 20/1 Croatia; 20/1 Portugal; 33/1 Denmark; 40/1 Poland; 501 Ukraine; 66/1 Sweden; 100/1 Rep of Ireland; 100/1 Czech Republic; 100/1 Greece

Group C:

Qualify (not to): 1/5 Spain (10/3); 8/13 Italy (6/5); 8/11 Croatia (1/1); 9/1 Rep of Ireland (1/20)

Winner: 5/6 Spain; 11/4 Croatia; 11/4 Italy; 40/1 Rep of Ireland

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Euro 2012: Germany New Favourites To Lift Trophy!

Following their victory over Portugal, Germany are now the 5/2 favourites to win Euro 2012, with Spain offered at 11/4.

“Holland were a big disappointment today and with a win under their belt Germany are now the team to beat,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

To Win Group B: 6/5 Germany, 7/4 Holland, 7/2 Portugal, 14/1 Denmark

Euro 2012 winner: 5/2 Germany; 11/4 Spain; 8/1 France; 12/1 Holland; 12/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 14/1 Italy; 20/1 Portugal; 33/1 Denmark, 40/1 Poland; 50/1 Ukraine; 50/1 Croatia; 66/1 Sweden; 80/1 Republic of Ireland; 100/1 Czech Republic; 100/1 Greece

Rupert Adams
Media Relations

T: 020 8918 3858
M: 0784 1011 584
E: radams@williamhill.co.uk
William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Now Fans Back England For Euro Glory As Fabio Goes

FANS RUSH TO BACK ENGLAND FOR EUROS AS FABIO GOES

LATEST WILLIAM HILL EURO 12 ODDS…….William Hill now make England 8/1 4th favourites to win Euro 12, with Spain 9/4 favourites, Germany 3/1 and Holland 7/1. ‘We have already seen Fabio’s resignation sparking a sudden outpouring of patriotic support for England to win the Euro tournament – fans appeared to have become rather disillusioned by the Italian’s lacklustre efforts in the job – we’d taken very little for them to win Euro 12 despite recently beating Spain, but all of a sudden cash is pouring in again’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills also offer 12/1 France; 14/1 Italy; 16/1 Russia.

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Euro 2012 Specials As England 7/1 And 20 To Play Germany In Final

***************************************WILLIAM HILL EURO 2012 SPECIALS*******************************************

ENGLAND 7/1 FOR EURO 2012

ENGLAND are 7/1 joint third favourites with William Hill to win Euro 2012 following the draw. Hills make Spain 9/4 favourites and also offer 7/2 Germany; 7/1 England/Holland; 12/1 France; 14 Italy; 16 Russia; 18 Portugal; 40 Ukraine; Greece; Croatia; Poland ;Czech Rep;50 Republic of Ireland; 66 Sweden; 100 Denmark.
‘England have been handed a decent draw and we have cut their odds from 11/1 pre-draw’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

ENGLAND GROUP ODDS…6/4 England; 2/1 France; 4/1 Ukraine; 5/1 Sweden,
England to qualify? 2/7 yes; 5/2 no.

ENGLAND ARE 20/1 WITH HILLS TO PLAY GERMANY IN THE FINAL OF Euro ’12. Hills make a Spain-Germany the most likely Final at 5/1 and also offer 7 Holland-Germany; 8 Spain-Holland; 12 England-Spain; 16 Germany-Italy; 1000/1 Republic-Ukraine.

To Start vs FranceYESNO
John Terry1/3…9/4
Rio Ferdinand13/8…4/9
Frank Lampard8/13…6/5
Steven Gerrard11/8…8/15
Jack Wilshere1/3….9/4
Andy Carroll7/2……1/6
Bobby Zamora4/1….1/7
Darren Bent8/15….11/8
Scott Parker1/2….6/4

WILLIAM HILL- How many goals scored in tournament?
Over 70.5 5/6
Under 70.5 5/6

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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53/1 To Predict England’s Euro Group

53/1 TO PREDICT ENGLAND’S EURO GROUP

WILLIAM HILL have offered punters a 53/1 shot to predict the three teams England will be facing in their Euro 2012 Group – and offer 14/5 that they will be draw with Rep of Ireland and 14/5 with Spain. ‘Although in theory there is an exactly equal chance of England meeting any particular one of their potential opponents we all know that the universe likes to play tricks and deliberately devise Groups with story lines – for example, you’d think it must be preordained that England and Republic of Ireland will end up in the same Group – so we are offering 14/5 to name any individual one of England’s opponents, 13/1 to successfully tip two of them, and 53/1 to come up with all three’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…WHO WILL ENGLAND DRAW FROM EACH POT…
14/5; Spain; 14/1 Holland; 14/5 Ukraine; 14/5 Poland
14/5 Croatia; 14/5 Greece; 14/5 Sweden; 14/5 Portugal
14/5 Denmark; 14/5 Czech Rep;14/5 France; 14/5 Republic of Ireland,

13/1 Doubles; 53/1 Trebles.

WILLIAM HILL TO WIN EURO 2012…5/2 Spain; 10/3 Germany; 6/1 Holland; 10/1 Italy; 11/1 England/France; 16/1 Portugal; 20/1 Russia; 33/1 Ukraine; 40/1 Croatia; 50/1 Denmark; Greece; Poland; Sweden; 66/1 Rep Ire; Czech Rep.

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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Becks To Future – Where Will David Sign Next ?

BECKS TO THE FUTURE? WHERE WILL HE PLAY NEXT?

WITH DAVID BECKHAM’S LA GALAXY contract due to expire by the end of the year, William Hill have opened a book on where he will play/coach next – and make him 10/11 to sign for an English-based club, and 5/1 to stay in the States. ‘Brand Beckham probably has another couple of years in it, so it would be no surprise to see him return to the Premier League although the family may decide they prefer the LAclimate and opt to remain there’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill…..Where Will Beckham’s Next Contract Be?
England 8/11
France 7/2
USA 5/1
Italy 7/1
UAE 16/1
Scotland 20/1
Brazil 25/1
Qatar 25/1
Russia 50/1
**Includes any coaching role
**Bets void if no contract signed by end of 2013
**Others on request.

Terry Black
Pre-match Football Compiler

T: +44113 391 5192
E: tblack@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill, St. John’s Centre, 31 Merrion Street, Leeds, LS2 8JF

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Money-Back Special – Euro 2012 Qualifiers MBS

Russia v Ireland Tue 4pm RTE2
England v Wales Tues 8pm ITV
Money-Back Special
If Ireland or England lead at half-time but fail to win their match, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast singles on that match.
Conditions

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England 4/1 To Win Rest Of Qualifiers

ENGLAND WIN DELIGHTS BOOKIES

UNUSUALLY, bookmakers were delighted with an England victory. ‘The majority of the corrrect score bets we took were for victories of 4-0 and upwards, so we are relieved that the goals petered out at two. Usually an England win equals bookie gloom, but we got off relatively lightly this time, particularly as a fair few punters fancied an upset win for Wales’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Jack Wilshere a 2/5 chance to start the next qualifier against Bulgaria.
ENGLAND ARE 8/1 FOURTH FAVOURITES TO WIN EURO 2012 WITH WILLIAM HILL WHO MAKE SPAIN 7/2 FAVOURITES AND ALSO OFFER 4/1 GERMANY; 6/1 HOLLAND; 10/1 FRANCE; 12/1 ITALY; 14/1 PORTUGAL; 20/1 CROATIA; RUSSIA; 25 UKRAINE; 80 REP IRELAND; 250 SCOTLAND; 500 N IRELAND; 2000 WALES.

England to win all remaining qualifiers – 4/1
Not concede another goal in Group – 4/1

Top England scorer in qualifying –

Defoe 3………..5/4
Bent 2………….6/4
Lampard 1…….. 6/1
Rooney 1………9/1
Others on request.

Wilshere to start v Bulgaria – 2/5 yes – 7/4 no

Further information…..graham sharpe…..0780 3233702

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Now England Clear Favourites For World Cup Bid

PUNTERS PILE IN TO MAKE ENGLAND WORLD CUP BID FAVOURITES

AS SOON AS WILLIAM HILL BEGAN TRADING THE WORLD CUP BID MARKET ON THURSDAY MORNING, PUNTERS RUSHED TO BACK ENGLAND AND HILLS HAVE CUT THEIR ODDS FROM 6/5 TO EVEN MONEY FAVOURITES – THE FIRST TIME ENGLAND HAVE BEEN FAVOURITES SINCE THE ‘SUNDAY TIMES’ ARTICLE. ‘The feelgood factor has kicked in – just as it does when the World Cup kicks off and we all convince ourselves England can win’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILLS…TO HOST 2018 WORLD CUP….Evens England; 13/8 Russia; 4/1 Spain/Portugal; 40/1 Holland/Belgium.
Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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