Hughes Fancied For Villa Switch

HUGHES FANCIED FOR VILLA SWITCH

WILLIAM HILL have made Mark Hughes 11/10 favourite to succeed Gerrard Houllier as permanent manager of Villa after stories circulated suggesting that the current boss may not return to his role following illness. ‘There are those who believe Hughes was a Villa target when the job became vacant after Martin O’Neill’s departure, so he could well be interested this time round should the position become vacant imminently’’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT PERMANENT VILLA BOSS…

Mark Hughes 11/10
Rafa Benitez 4/1
David Moyes 4/1
Steve McClaren 10/1
Roberto Martinez 14/1
Martin Jol 20/1
Chris Hughton 20/1
Sam Allardyce 20/1
Gus Poyet 25/1
Gary McAllister 25/1
Owen Coyle 25/1
Jurgen Klinsmann 25/1
Louis Van Gaal 25/1
Stuart Pearce 25/1
Kevin MacDonald 25/1
Carlo Ancelotti 33/1
Bob Bradley 33/1
Paul Lambert 33/1
Steve Bruce 33/1
Gareth Southgate 33/1
Frank Rijkaard 40/1
Martin O’Neill 40/1
Simon Grayson 40/1
Avram Grant 50/1
Fabio Capello 66/1

Further information…….graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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You Bet Sam Is The Man For West Ham!

William Hill have slashed the price of Sam Allardyce being named as the next West Ham manager from 5/2 to 4/9, following a one sided gamble today. “It has been 100% Allardyce all day, which would suggest he has been seen out and about with the West Ham owners,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Next Permanent West Ham Manager: 4/9 Sam Allardyce, 5/1 Dave Jones, 7/1 Billy Davis, 9/1 Martin O’Neill, 10/1 Chris Houghton, 12/1 Neil Warnock, 14/1 Alex McLeish, 16/1 Ian Holloway, 20/1 Malky MacKay, 20/1 Alan Curbishly

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Heavy Gamble On Bluebird To Become A Hammer

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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You Bet Green Would Glove To Play For England Again!

Following the news that Rob Green has withdrawn himself from England duty indefinitely, William Hill have opened a market on who will be the next English goalkeeper to start a competitive game (excluding Joe Hart). Despite their recent announcements, Rob Green is the 9/4 favourite, while Ben Foster is 5/2. Other contenders in the frame to be England’s number two are Scott Carson at 3/1, Scott Loach at 9/2 and Paul Robinson at 14/1.

“Rob Green and Ben Foster have obviously grown tired of playing second fiddle to Joe Hart, but our odds suggest that if England’s number one was to suffer an injury or a lack of form, they may well consider a return to the international fold,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next English Goalkeeper to start a competitive game (excluding Joe Hart): 9/4 Rob Green; 5/2 Ben Foster; 3/1 Scott Carson; 9/2 Scott Loach; 14/1 Paul Robinson; others on request

FA Bigwigs Expected To Buy British

The FA are remaining coy over who will replace Fabio Capello and have refused to rule out a foreign coach succeeding the Italian. Despite this, William Hill make Harry Redknapp the 6/4 front runner followed by Stuart Pearce and Martin O’Neill, both 6/1 shots. The first foreign manager (excluding O’Neill) to appear in Hill’s betting is Jose Mourinho, offered at 14/1, followed by Guus Hiddink at 16/1.

“The FA have refused to rule out a foreign coach, but we believe that the FA will buy British this time around,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next England Manager: 6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 20/1 David Beckham; 20/1 Glenn Hoddle; 20/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Arsene Wenger; 20/1 Alan Shearer; others on request

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

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City 11/8 To Finish With Six Point Flurry

CITY 11/8 TO FINISH WITH SIX POINT FLURRY
Manchester City have been shortened from 8/15 to 4/9 by William Hill to beat Stoke in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Hills are also offering 11/8 that City win their final two games against Stoke and Bolton and Mancini’s side has been cut from 8/13 to 4/7 to end the season in third place.
“Arsenal’s unexpected defeat by Villa has given City a huge incentive to finish the season on a high note by taking third place”, said Hill’ spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill odds:
City v Stoke – 4/9 Manchester City, 3/1 Draw, 7/1 Stoke.
To finish third – 4/7 City, 5/4 Arsenal.
City to win final two games – 11/8

McCLAREN HAMMER BLOW?
Steve McClaren is 1/3 favourite with William Hill to succeed Avram Grant as the next permanent West Ham manager. “At the moment it looks like a one horse book with punters desperate to back McCLaren at any price”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Current William Hill next West Ham boss prices: 1/3 Steve McClaren, 7/1 Kevin Keen, 7/1 Chris Hughton, 9/1 Neil Warnock, 10/1 Sam Allardyce, 10/1 Martin Jol, 12/1 Slacen Bilic, 14/1 Gus Poyet, 14/1 Ian Holloway, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 14/1 Robert Di Matteo, 14/1 Paulo Di Canio, 14/1 Brendan Rodgers, 14/1 Malky MacKay, 14/1 Paul Lambert, 16/1 Dave Jones, 16/1 Sven Goran Eriksson, 20/1 Billy Davies, 20/1 Gianfranco Zola, 20/1 Alan Curbishley, 20/1 Sean O’Driscoll, 20/1 Gordon Strachan, 20/1 Stuart Pearce, 20/1 Glen Hoddle, 20/1 Rafael Benitez, 20/1 Jose Mourinho, 20/1 Julian Dicks, 33/1 Phil Brown, 33/1 Gareth Southgate, 40/1 Diego Maradona, 40/1 Ray Wilkins.

Further information from Graham Sharpe…..0208 918 3731, 07803 233702.

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Tevez Backed To Stay At Eastlands As City Odds On To Bag Third

Following his brace against Stoke City, Carlos Tevez has been backed in to 5/6 to still be at Manchester City on the first day of next season. On the day before the FA Cup final, he was 2/5 to move over the summer although his public pledge to stay at Eastlands has seen a marked gamble at William Hill on City’s skipper staying. Carlos Tevez is 5/6 to be this season’s Premier League top scorer, while Dimitar Berbatov is the same price. City are 4/9 to beat Arsenal to 3rd in the table with the Gunners 13/8 to get the final automatic Champion’s League spot.

“Despite suffering a two month goal drought this season AND being out injured for six weeks, Tevez goes into the last day of the season with every chance of winning the golden boot and in firing City into third has more than proved his worth to the club,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Premier League Odds:
Top Scorer: 5/6 Berbatov; 5/6 Tevez

Finish Third: 4/9 Manchester City; 13/8 Arsenal

Carlos Tevez to be at Manchester City on the first day of next season: 5/6 Yes; 5/6 No

Championship Latest
Having lead Cardiff into yet another playoff defeat, Dave Jones is priced at 1/2 to not be Cardiff manager come the first game of next season. Another Championship side with managerial woes are West Ham for whom Chris Hughton is 11/10 favourite. Sam Allardyce is the 9/2 second favourite with Martin O’Neill 5/1.

Swansea are slight favourites to win the Championship playoff at 11/8, while Reading are 13/8 to win in 90 minutes. Swansea are 8/11 to win promotion while Reading are Even money to do so.

Championship Odds:
Promotion: 8/11 Swansea; 1/1 Reading

90 Minutes Betting: 11/8 Swansea; 13/8 Reading; 21/10 Draw

Dave Jones Still At Cardiff on first day of next season: 1/2 No; 6/4 Yes

Next West Ham Boss: 11/10 Chris Hughton; 9/2 Sam Allardyce; 5/1 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Dave Jones; 8/1 Malky MacKay; 10/1 Kevin Keen; 10/1 Neil Warnock; 10/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 10/1 Paolo Di Canio; 10/1 Alex McLeish; 12/1 BAR

Further information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164.

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Tottenham Face Uphill Struggle To Match Champs League Heroics Next Season

Tottenham’s European dream ended at the hands of Real Madrid tonight and William Hill are offering 9/4 that Spurs play Champions League football next season. Tottenham have progressed incredibly under Harry Redknapp and he is 6/4 to become the next England manager. Despite Redknapp’s assurances that his team will not be being split up, the lure of Champion’s League may prove to be too much for some of Spur’s biggest players and Modric is 13/8 to leave the club before the first game of next season, while Van der Vaart is 9/4 and Bale 11/10 to do the same.

“Tottenham have really lit up the competition this season, but their 4-0 victory, that was very well backed pre match, failed to materialise and the odds suggest that Spurs will struggle to get back into the competition for next year,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Real Madrid and Barcelona will now face each other in the Champions League Semi-Final, in what will be one of four El Classico games before the end of the season and Hills offer 33/1 that Real Madrid win them all and 10/1 that Barcelona do so.

William Hill Odds:

Champions League Outright: 1/1 Barcelona; 5/2 Manchester United; 3/1 Real Madrid; 12/1 Schalke

To Qualify:
7/4 Real Madrid; 2/5 Barcelona;
11/4 Schalke; 1/4 Manchester United

Nominate the finalists: 4/5 Barca/Man Utd; 5/2 Real Madrid/Man Utd; 9/2 Barca/Schalke; 9/1 Real Madrid/Schalke

Players to Stay at Spurs (yes/no):
Modric: 4/9 yes; 13/8 no
Van der Vaart: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no
Bale: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no

6/4 Gomes to start first game of next season for Spurs (1/2 no)

33/1 Real Madrid to win all four of the remaining El Classico matches

10/1 Barcelona to win all four of the remaining El Classico matches

Next England Manager: 6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 BAR

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Jose 14/1 For England As England 9/1 To Have Four + Scorers V Ghana

JOSE 14/1 TO GET SECOND CHANCE TO BOSS ENGLAND

AFTER claiming that he turned down the opportunity to manage England, Jose Mourinho has been cut from 20/1 to 14/1 by William Hill to get the job in succession to Fabio Capello. ‘Jose is a mind-game master but if his claim is true then he has t be a serious contender to take over from Fabio – except for the fact that the FA have hinted strongly that they would prefer to give the job to an Englishman’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT PERMANENT ENGLAND MANAGER….6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill & Stuart Pearce; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Bruce & Jose Mourinho.

NEXT PERMANENT ENGLAND MANAGER TO BE ENGLISH?….1/8 YES; 9/2 NO

WILL JACK AND ANDY BRING HOME THE BACON FOR UNDER 21S?

With Stuart Pearce declaring that he wants Jack Wilshere and Andy Carroll to be part of their Under 21 squad in the European Championsips this summer, William Hill make both odds –on to play a part in the final stages. ‘Arsenal and Liverpool may well not share Stuart Pearce’s belief that these two should take part in the tournament’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS OFFER 9/1 THAT ENGLAND WILL HAVE FOUR OR MORE SEPARATE SCORERS AGAINST GHANA – 3/1 THAT NOONE SCORES.

**Jack Wilshere to play any part in the U21 championship in Denmark: 4/9 Yes, 13/8 No
(must play some part in a match)

**Andy Carroll to play any part in the U21 championship in Denmark: 8/11 Yes, EVS No
(must play some part in a match)

ENGLAND 13/10 TO BEAT GHANA AND KEEP CLEAN SHEET

WILLIAM HILL make England 4/6 favourites to win their friendly against 9/2 shots Ghana, with the draw a 13/5 chance. Andy Carroll is 6/5 to score for England if staring the game, with Jermain Defoe and Darren Bent both 6/4 to do so, while Peter Crouch is 7/4.
ENGLAND are 13/10 to win to nil, with Ghana 6/1 to do likewise.
BOTH SIDES TO SCORE….EVENS Yes; 8/11 No
WIN BOTH HALVES – 16/5 England; 18/1 Ghana.
SCORE IN BOTH HALVES….7/4 England; 11/2 Ghana
KEEP CLEAN SHEET…10/11 England; 16/5 Ghana
COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN…15/2 England; 16/1 Ghana.

Still Be On Pitch At Final Whistle? YES NO

Jack Wilshere 6/4 1/2
Gareth Barry 4/6 11/10
James Milner 1/1 8/11
Darren Bent 5/2 2/7
Phil Jagielka 1/3 9/4
Leighton Baines 1/3 9/4
Andy Carroll 11/4 1/4
Jermain Defoe 9/4 1/3
Peter Crouch 5/2 2/7
Joe Hart 4/6 11/10

****MUST START MATCH.

How Many Starters vs Ghana will start vs Switzerland
0-3 10/11
4-6 5/4
7-9 7/1
10-11 25/1

How Many Different England Scorers v Ghana?
No England Goalscorer 3/1
1 2/1
2 5/2
3 6/1
4 or more 9/1

Further information…….graham sharpe…0208 91 3731

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Arsenil – Terry Cap – Tain – Red Nap For England

ODDS-ON TO BE ARSENIL AGAIN – WENGER 9/2 TO GO

WILLIAM HILL offer 9/2 that Arsene Wenger will cease to be Arsenal manager before the first day of next season after his side crashed out of a third competition and were quoted at 2/5 by Hills to have yet another trophy-less campaign. ‘The fans have to begin to get restless after seeing their hopes of a Quad, a Treble and a Double reduced to a Single’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills…Arsene Wenger Still Arsenal Manager On The 1st Day Of Next Season

Yes 1/8
No 9/2

Hills…Cesc Fabregas Still An Arsenal Player On 1st Day Of Next Season

Yes 1/2
No 6/4

Hills…Arsenal Win Nothing 2/5

WILL CAPELLO BRING BACK TERRY AS SKIPPER?

WITH Fabio Capello said to be considering returning the England captaincy to John Terry, William Hill have made the Chelsea player 7/4 joint second favourite to wear the armband when England kick off in their forthcoming Euro qualifier against Wales. Hills make Rio Ferdinand 13/8 favourite to start as skipper, with Frank Lampard also offered at 7/4 and Wayne Rooney 16/1. ‘Capello is risking a backlash from fans of he hands the armband back to Terry, particularly if Ferdinand is fit to play’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

England Captain v Wales
Ferdinand13/8
Lampard7/4
Terry 7/4
Rooney 16/1
Others on request.

‘ARRY IS (RED) NAP FOR ENGLAND JOB!

WILLIAM HILL make Harry Redknapp 6/4 favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as permanent England manager following his feat in becoming the first English manager to guide a side into the Champions League Quarter Finals. ‘There appears to be no legitimate footballing reason for not emoplying Harry Redknapp as the next England boss and it would undoubtedly be a popular choice with the majority of the public’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT PERMANENT ENGLAND MANAGER…6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 David Beckham; Alan Shearer; Glenn Hoddle; Ian Holloway; Mark Hughes; Jose Mourinho; Arsene Wenger.

*The next England manager to be English:

Yes 1/8

No 9/2

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Terry 7/4 To Get England Armband Back – F A Cup Latest

WILL CAPELLO BRING BACK TERRY AS SKIPPER?

WITH Fabio Capello said to be considering returning the England captaincy to John Terry, William Hill have made the Chelsea player 7/4 joint second favourite to wear the armband when England kick off in their forthcoming Euro qualifier against Wales. Hills make Rio Ferdinand 13/8 favourite to start as skipper, with Frank Lampard also offered at 7/4 and Wayne Rooney 16/1. ‘Capello is risking a backlash from fans of he hands the armband back to Terry, particularly if Ferdinand is fit to play’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

England Captain v Wales
Ferdinand13/8
Lampard7/4
Terry 7/4
Rooney 16/1
Others on request.

Arry Is ( Red ) Nap Bet Or England Job
‘ARRY IS (RED) NAP FOR ENGLAND JOB!

WILLIAM HILL make Harry Redknapp 6/4 favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as permanent England manager following his feat in becoming the first English manager to guide a side into the Champions League Quarter Finals. ‘There appears to be no legitimate footballing reason for not emoplying Harry Redknapp as the next England boss and it would undoubtedly be a popular choice with the majority of the public’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT PERMANENT ENGLAND MANAGER…6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 David Beckham; Alan Shearer; Glenn Hoddle; Ian Holloway; Mark Hughes; Jose Mourinho; Arsene Wenger.

*The next England manager to be English:

Yes 1/8

No 9/2

TO BE LMA MANAGER OF THE YEAR…….

Ian Holloway
13/8

Sir Alex Ferguson
5/2

Harry Redknapp
7/2

Carlo Ancellotti
5/1

Arsene Wenger
8/1

Roberto Mancini
12/1

Alex McLeish
16/1

Mick McCarthy
16/1

Owen Coyle
25/1

Steve Bruce
25/1

Kenny Dalglish
33/1

David Moyes
33/1

Mark Hughes
40/1

Tony Pulis
50/1

Avram Grant
66/1

Steve Kean
66/1

Roberto Martinez
66/1

Alan Pardew
66/1

Roy Hodgson
66/1

Gerard Houllier
80/1

WILLIAM HILL make Harry Redknapp 6/4 favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as permanent England manager following his feat in becoming the first English manager to guide a side into the Champions League Quarter Finals. ‘There appears to be no legitimate footballing reason for not emoplying Harry Redknapp as the next England boss and it would undoubtedly be a popular choice with the majority of the public’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT PERMANENT ENGLAND MANAGER…6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 David Beckham; Alan Shearer; Glenn Hoddle; Ian Holloway; Mark Hughes; Jose Mourinho; Arsene Wenger.

Arry Is ( Red ) Nap Bet Or England Job
‘ARRY IS (RED) NAP FOR ENGLAND JOB!

WILLIAM HILL make Harry Redknapp 6/4 favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as permanent England manager following his feat in becoming the first English manager to guide a side into the Champions League Quarter Finals. ‘There appears to be no legitimate footballing reason for not emoplying Harry Redknapp as the next England boss and it would undoubtedly be a popular choice with the majority of the public’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT PERMANENT ENGLAND MANAGER…6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 David Beckham; Alan Shearer; Glenn Hoddle; Ian Holloway; Mark Hughes; Jose Mourinho; Arsene Wenger.

*The next England manager to be English:

Yes 1/8

No 9/2

TO BE LMA MANAGER OF THE YEAR…….

Ian Holloway
13/8

Sir Alex Ferguson
5/2

Harry Redknapp
7/2

Carlo Ancellotti
5/1

Arsene Wenger
8/1

Roberto Mancini
12/1

Alex McLeish
16/1

Mick McCarthy
16/1

Owen Coyle
25/1

Steve Bruce
25/1

Kenny Dalglish
33/1

David Moyes
33/1

Mark Hughes
40/1

Tony Pulis
50/1

Avram Grant
66/1

Steve Kean
66/1

Roberto Martinez
66/1

Alan Pardew
66/1

Roy Hodgson
66/1

Gerard Houllier
80/1

HOULLIER IN FOR LONG TERM?

Following reports of a player bust-up at Aston Villa, William Hill offer 9/2 that Houllier will cease to be Villa manager by the first day of next season, 1/8 that he will still be there then. ‘Houllier has had a tempestuous time of things to say the least since taking over at Villa Park’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

SUNDAY CUP ACTION

**One of the 4 teams in Sunday’s quarters to win the FA Cup :Evens

**Two winners of Sunday’s ties to meet in the Final 4/1

**Hills make Stoke 8/13 to go through against West Ham who are 6/5 to progress; with Man C 1/7 to knock out 4/1 shots Reading. In this match Hills offer 9/4 that for the fourth successive game between these sides a goal will be scored in the 88th minute or later.

Hills…Match With Most Goals

Man City v Reading 5/6
Stoke v West Ham 6/4
Tie 9/2

Hills….Fastest Scoring Team

Man City 6/4
Stoke 2/1
West Ham 11/4
Reading 4/1

Further information…….graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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