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Euro 2012…gareth Barry, Goal Machine…rooney Ban

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With the Republic of Ireland qualifying for Euro 2012 on Tuesday night, William Hill make them 11/4 to progress further than England in the tournament. Capello’s men are odds on, however, to go further that the Irish at 5/6. By defeating Sweden, England managed to go through the entirety of 2012 without losing once and Hills offer 12/1 that they do so next year (in 90 minutes only).

Reaching the semi finals in the tournament in Poland and the Ukraine would be considered an unbridled success and Hills are offering 6/4 that England reach the last four in 2012 and are also offering 9/2 that they do so in the 2014 World Cup. England are 100/1 to win both the 2012 Euros and 2014 World Cup.

England scored their 2,000th goal against Sweden but unfortunately, it will go down in the record books as an own goal. Hills have decided to pay out on Gareth Barry being first scorer, last scorer, anytime scorer and the 1-0 Gareth Barry scorecast.

“The scoreboard at Wembley displayed throughout the game that Gareth Barry was the goalscorer but despite Daniel Majstorovic being credited as having got the final touch we are celebrating a landmark 2,000 England goals by paying out to any punter who backed the City midfielder to score,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Wayne Rooney will face his disciplinary hearing on the 9th of December and will learn his Euro 2012 fate. He is 11/10 to have his three game reduced and 4/6 that it stays the same or is extended.

England Double (2012 Euros & 2014 WC): 100/1

England to reach Euro 2012 semi finals: 6/4 yes; 1/2 no

England to reach WC 2014 semi finals: 9/2 yes; 1/8

Euro 2012 – England/Rep Ireland Match Bet: 5/6 England; 11/4 Ireland; 2/1 Draw

Wayne Rooney Ban after the hearing on the 9th December: 11/10 Ban is reduced; 4/6 Ban stays the same or is extended

Joe Crilly
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Europa League Specials…rooney Vs. Aguero

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Tottenham are the 5/4 favourites to be the British side to progress furthest in this year’s Europa League. Stoke have been impressive in this year’s competition and Hills make them 9/4 second favourites while Fulham are 11/4.

Two British sides (Birmingham and Celtic) are odds on (at 4/11 and 1/8) to fail to make it out of the Group Stage. Spurs appear most likely to be knocked out of the competition at the round of 16 (11/4) along with Stoke (14/5), while Fulham are 11/8 to go out at the round of 32 stage.

Rooney vs. Aguero

Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero both got on the Champions League scoresheet ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday and William Hill make the England striker the 2/1 slight favourite to outscore his Argentinean compatriot. United are 10/11 favourites to win the match at Old Trafford with City 5/2 and the draw 23/10.

“It is likely to be a close match on Sunday and neither team will be wanting to lose their unbeaten record, let alone to their bitterest rivals and it may well take a moment of magic from the two sides’ leading scorers,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Europa League Odds:

4/5 Club Brugge; 14/5 Birmingham; 23/10 Draw
12/5 Wisla Krakow; 23/20 Fulham; 23/10 Draw
8/13 Rennes; 9/2 Celtic; 11/4 Draw
4/9 Stoke; 13/2 Maccabi Tel Aviv; 10/3 Draw
4/6 Tottenham; 9/2 Rubin Kazan; 5/2 Draw

British side to progress furthest: 5/4 Tottenham; 9/4 Stoke; 11/4 Fulham; 7/1 Birmingham; 12/1 Celtic

Stage of Elimination:

Group Stage Round Of 32 Round Of 16 Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Runners Up Winners
Tottenham 8/1 11/5 11/4 7/2 11/2 10/1 10/1
Stoke 10/3 7/4 14/5 4/1 7/1 14/1 22/1
Fulham 11/2 11/8 13/5 4/1 7/1 16/1 25/1
Birmingham 4/11 16/5 12/1 33/1 66/1 66/1 80/1
Celtic 1/8 6/1 25/1 66/1 100/1 100/1 100/1

Aguero / Rooney:

Who will score the most goals during Manchester Derby: 2/1 Wayne Rooney; 7/2 Sergio Aguero; 8/11 Draw

Score First: 11/2 Rooney; 15/2 Aguero

Score anytime: 6/4 Aguero; 9/4 Rooney

Hat Trick: 40/1 Rooney; 50/1 Aguero

Joe Crilly
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Celtic Kick Off Europa League Campaign As Outsiders In Tough Group

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Celtic contentiously kick off their Europe League campaign at the Vincente Calderon and William Hill make them7/1 to defeat Atletico Madrid, who are 4/9 for victory. The draw is offered at 3/1. Hills are 4/7 to be knocked out of the Europa League at the group stage and 9/4 to get be knocked out at the stage of 32. They are 66/1 to win this year’s competition and 40/1 to finish as runners up.

“Celtic are in a very tough group on paper, although both Udinese and Atletico sold some of their better players during the summer and Celtic will be hoping to spring an upset or two,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Paris St Germain are the 9/1 favourites to lift this year’s trophy, with Tottenham at 10/1. Atletico Madrid are currently the 12/1 third favourites. 2/1 is offered for any current Champions League side to win the competition.

To win Europa League: 9/1 Paris St Germain; 10/1 Tottenham; 12/1 Atletico Madrid; 14/1 Lazio; 16/1 Bilbao; 16/1 Udinese; 20/1 Schalke; 20/1 PSV; 20/1 Sporting Lisbon; 20/1 Dynamo Kiev; 33/1 Fulham; 40/1 Stoke; 66/1 Celtic; 100/1 Birmingham

Celtic Stage of Elimination: 4/7 Group Stage; 9/4 Last 32; 11/2 Last 16; 16/1 Quarter Finals; 33/1 Semi Finals; 40/1 Runners Up; 66/1 Winners

5/4 Celtic to qualify from Group I

Group I: 1/1 Atletico Madrid; 2/1 Udinese; 5/1 Rennes; 11/2 Celtic

Celtic Group I Points: 100/1 16-18; 33/1 13-15; 12/1 10-12; 10/11 7-9; 6/4 3-6; 6/1 0-2

Celtic Group I Goals: 2/1 Over 8; 1/1 5-8; 5/2 Under 5

Atletico Madrid/Celtic: 4/9 Atletico Madrid; 7/1 Celtic; 3/1 Draw

5/1 Celtic to keep a clean sheet

Joe Crilly
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You Bet England’s Women Quarter Final Failure

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England’s Women eased through to the Quarter final stage of the women’s World Cup although William Hill think that a place in the Semi Finals will be a step too far for Hope Powell’s offering 4/7 that they are knocked out in the next round. They are 2/1 to be knocked out in the Semi Finals, 7/1 to be runners up and 20/1 to win the tournament. Kelly Smith, once again, failed to find the net against Japan and Hills are offering Even money that she fails to score a goal at any point during the tournament.

“England finally upped their game against Japan but the odds suggest they will be faced with an uphill challenge, whoever the face in the next round,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England Women Hills Odds:

Stage of elimination: 4/7 Quarter Final; 2/1 Semi Final; 7/1 Runner Up; 20/1 Winner

1/1 Kelly Smith to score during the World Cup 2011

Joe Crilly
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Tottenham In Real Trouble After Bernabeu Battering

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Real Madrid rolled Tottenham over tonight and William Hill now offer 16/1 for Spurs to qualify for the Semi Finals. The bad news does not end there as Hills offer 4/1 that Spurs play Champions League football next season. Adebayor was the architect of Tottenham’s downfall, scoring two and Hills offer 9/1 that he scores a hat-trick at some point during the remainder of the Champions League. He is 6/5 to be playing for Real Madrid come the first game of next season and 15/8 to remain at Manchester City.

“It looks as though Harry and his boys will have to focus on the fourth spot in the league as the odds suggest their European tour is all but over,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Chelsea and Manchester United are both 5/6 favourites to be the furthest progressing English side in the Champions League, while Spurs are a massive 66/1.

Inter Milan were also on the end of a thumping tonight and Hills offer 11/1 that the current holders progress to the Semis with their conquerors, Schalke offered at 1/40.

William Hill Odds:

To Qualify
Tottenham – 16/1
Real Madrid – 1/100

English team to go furthest
Chelsea – 5/6
Man Utd – 5/6
Tottenham – 66/1

Red Card in Tottenham vs Real Madrid at WHL?
Yes – 5/2
No – 2/7

To Qualify
Schalke – 1/40
Inter Milan – 11/1

Spurs to Play in 2011/12 Champions League?
4/1

E Adebayor to score a hattrick in 2010/11 Champions League?
9/1

Adebayor Club After Summer Transfer Window?
Real Madrid 6/5
Man City 15/8
Chelsea 7/1
Inter Milan 8/1
AC Milan 9/1
Man Utd 9/1
Tottenham 11/1
Arsenal 25/1
Others on request

Champions League Outright: 6/5 Barca; 3/1 Real Madrid; 5/1 Chelsea; 7/1 Manchester United; 16/1 Schalke; 33/1 Shakhtar; 80/1 Inter Milan; 250/1 Tottenham

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Scottish Cup Odds Latest

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WILLIAM HILL….SCOTTISH CUP ODDS

SCOTTISH CUP OUTRIGHT
Celtic 4/6
Dundee Utd 5/1
Aberdeen 8/1
Motherwell 9/1
St Johnstone 12/1
Inverness CT 16/1
St Mirren 16/1
Brechin 66/1

Only Celtic and Dundee Utd from the teams
remaining have won the Cup this century
Celtic or Dundee Utd to Win Cup 1/3
Anyone Else to Win Cup 9/4

TO QUALIFY FOR SEMI FINALS
St Mirren EVS
Aberdeen 8/11

Brechin 9/4
St Johnstone 1/3

Dundee Utd 1/2
Motherwell 6/4

Inverness 7/2
Celtic 1/6

WHICH GAME WILL PRODUCE MOST GOALS?
Brechin v St Johnstone 7/4
Dundee Utd v Motherwell 5/2
Inverness v Celtic 5/2
St Mirren v Aberdeen 4/1

WHO WILL SCORE THE QUICKEST GOAL IN THE QFs?
St Johnstone 3/1
Celtic 7/2
Dundee Utd 5/1
Motherwell 7/1
Aberdeen 8/1
St Mirren 8/1
Inverness CT 10/1
Brechin 12/1

ALL 4 GAMES MUST TAKE PLACE OR VOID

Celtic have failed to win by more than 1 goal in their
last 8 visits to Inverness.

HANDICAP ODDS
Inverness (+1) 7/4
Tie 5/2
Celtic (-1) 11/10

Inverness (+2) 4/7
Tie 11/4
Celtic (-2) 7/2

SUPER CALEY GO BALLISTIC
Everytime these sides meet in a cup memories
of Inverness’s most famous win in 2000 come back
Inverness to Win 3-1 80/1

MATCH WINNER
Kris Commons is in great form just now and the good
news is William Hill have enhanced the following from 6/4
Kris Commons to Score Anytime and Celtic to Win 2/1

With Celtic on Cup duty Rangers have a chance to close the
gap and if fit Nikica Jelavic can make a late charge
to be SPL Top Goalscorer.

SPL TOP GOALSCOER
Gary Hooper 6/4
Kenny Miller 2/1
Anthony Stokes 11/4
Nikica Jelavic 14/1
David Goodwillie 16/1
Adam Rooney 25/1
Nick Blackman 33/1
Derek Riordan 40/1
Scott Vernon 40/1
Rudi Skacel 66/1

The two current leaders – Kenny Miller and
Connor Sammon have both left the SPL.
TOP GOALSCORER STRAIGHT FORECASTS
1. Miller 2. Sammon 33/1
1. Miller 2. Hooper 7/2
1. Miller 2. Stokes 5/1
1. Miller 2. Jelavic 8/1
1. Hooper 2. Miller 15/8
1. Hooper 2. Stokes 5/2
1. Hooper 2. Jelavic 8/1
1. Stokes 2. Hooper 4/1
1. Stokes 2. Miller 4/1
1. Stokes 2. Jelavic 10/1
1. Jelavic 2. Miller 25/1
1. Jelavic 2. Hooper 20/1
1. Jelavic 2. Stokes 33/1

Will Jelavic start his charge for the title this week?
Nikica Jelavic To Score Anytime 8/13
Nikica Jelavic To Score 2 or More 11/4
Nikica Jelavic To Score a Hat-trick 12/1

TROPHY MULTIPLES
CELTIC
SPL & Scottish Cup 11/8
SPL & CIS Cup 6/4
Scottish Cup & CIS Cup 13/8
SPL, Scottish Cup & CIS Cup 11/4
No Trophies 9/1

RANGERS
SPL & CIS Cup 3/1
CIS Cup & Europa League 50/1
SPL & Europa League 66/1
SPL, CIS Cup & Europa League 100/1
No Trophies 7/4

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You Bet: Rovers And Bohs Will Meet In The Fai Cup Final

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William Hill are offering odds of 6/5 for bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians to meet in this year’s FAI Cup final.

The first of the two semi-finals takes place at Dalymount Park on Friday night when Bohemians take on Sligo Rovers. Hills make Bohemians 2/5 favourites to qualify for the final, while Sligo Rovers are available at 7/4. In the 90 minutes market – Bohemians are 4/6, Sligo Rovers are 7/2, and the draw is on offer at 23/10.

The other semi-final is an all-Dublin affair between Shamrock Rovers and St. Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday. The Hoops are 1/2 to qualify for the final at the expense of St. Patrick’s Athletic who are 6/4 to reach the final. The home side are 5/6 favourites to win the game in 90 minutes, St. Pat’s are 11/4 – and the draw is 9/4.

The bookies are also offering odds on both Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians completing the Airtricity League/FAI Cup double this season. Hills make Bohs 5/2 to complete the double – while Rovers are 15/2 to win both titles.

‘On league form, Rovers and Bohs look like the obvious candidates to reach the final,’ said William Hill spokesman Tony Kenny ‘However, league form goes out the window in the Cup – and St. Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers will both fancy their chances of upsetting the odds.’

Latest Irish football odds from William Hill

Outright winner of the FAI Cup
13/8 Bohemians
7/4 Shamrock Rovers
4/1 St. Patricks Athletic
9/2 Sligo Rovers

FAI Cup semi-final 90 minutes match betting
15 Oct 20:05 4/6 Bohemians 23/10 Draw 7/2 Sligo Rovers
17 Oct 15:15 5/6 Shamrock Rovers 9/4 Draw 11/4 St Patricks Athletic

To qualify for the FAI Cup final
2/5 Bohemians v 7/4 Sligo Rovers
1/2 Shamrock Rovers v 6/4 St. Patrick’s Athletic

Name the finalists
6/5 Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians
10/3 Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers
5/2 Bohemians v St. Patrick’s Athletic
6/1 Sligo Rovers v St. Patrick’s Athletic

2010 Airtricity League
4/11 Bohemians
2/1 Shamrock Rovers

Airtricity League/FAI Cup Doubles
5/2 Bohemians
15/2 Shamrock Rovers

All the latest football odds click here http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/Football.html

For more details please contact
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Public Relations
William Hill Online
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Spurs 1/ 4 To Go Through Against Young Boys

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SPURS ODDS ON TO GO THROUGH BUT 15/8 TO GO NO FURTHER THAN ROUND OF SIXTEEN

SPURS are 2/9 with William Hill to beat Young Boys in 90mins in their second leg tie on Wedensday, with the draw an 11/4 chance and a Young Boys’ win 12/1.’Spurs look reasonably sure to make it through to the next stage of the Champions League but we make them 15/8 to be knocked out at the Last Sixteen stage’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

SPURS are 1/4 with William Hill to progress to the next stage of the Champions League despite losing the first 3-2 to Young Boys.
Spurs have been lengthened from 20/1 to 25/1 by Hills to win the Champions League.

**Hills….British Team to go the furthest in Champions League
Chelsea 13/8
Man Utd 15/8
Arsenal 7/2
Tottenham 6/1
Rangers 16/1

**Hills…..Spurs stage of elimination

Fail to qualify for the group stage…3/1
Knocked out after the group stage…9/4
Knocked out after the round of 16…15/8
Knocked out after the quarter finals…9/2
knocked out after the semi finals…14/1
Runner Up..20/1
Winner…..25/1

TO PROGRESS……1/4 Spurs- 11/4 Young Boys

TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE……3/1 Barcelona; 9/2 Real Madrid; 11/2 Chelsea; 7 Man Utd; 12 Arsenal; 14 Bayern; Inter; 25 AC; Roma; Spurs

Further information……..geraham sharpe….0208 918 3731

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Wm Hill Scottish Midweek Specials

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Here are some Scottish Specials for this week

The Co-operative Insurance Cup

Outright Winner

Celtic
2/1

Rangers
2/1

Dundee Utd
8/1

Hibernian
10/1

Hearts
12/1

Motherwell
14/1

Aberdeen
16/1

St Johnstone
25/1

Kilmarnock
25/1

Inverness
33/1

Old Firm Winner?

YES
1/2

NO
6/4

Non SPL Winner?

YES
8/1

NO
1/20

How many SPL Sides Will be in the Third Round?

FIVE
100/1

SIX
50/1

SEVEN
20/1

EIGHT
9/1

NINE
5/1

TEN
11/4

ELEVEN
7/4

TWELVE
11/4

SHOCKING!!!

10 of the 11 ties has clubs from different

divisions playing each other.

How many clubs from a lower division will beat their

superior opponents?

TEN
150/1

SEVEN – NINE
10/1

FOUR – SIX
11/2

ONE – THREE
4/7

NONE
5/2

(Bets settled on teams to qualify)

EUROPA LEAGUE

To Qualify for Next Round?

AEK Athens
1/20

Dundee Utd
8/1

Utrecht
4/1

Celtic
1/7

Motherwell
7/4

OB Odense
2/5

When will Dundee Utd Exit the Europa League?

Play Off Round
1/20

Group Stage
9/1

Round of 32
12/1

Round of 16
33/1

Quarter Finals
50/1

Semi Finals
100/1

Runners Up
250/1

Winners
250/1

When will Celtic Exit the Europa League?

Play Off Round
4/1

Group Stage
5/4

Round of 32
5/2

Round of 16
7/1

Quarter Finals
14/1

Semi Finals
25/1

Runners Up
66/1

Winners
80/1

When will Motherwell Exit the Europa League?

Play Off Round
2/5

Group Stage
2/1

Round of 32
12/1

Round of 16
25/1

Quarter Finals
40/1

Semi Finals
66/1

Runners Up
500/1

Winners
500/1

Motherwell have scored in every competitive game

this season.

How many will they score v Odense?

None
2/1

One
29/20

Two
11/4

Three
15/2

Four or More
18/1

Celtic have kept a Clean Sheet in their last 3 matches

Celtic to Keep a Clean Sheet
13/5

Celtics last 7 goals have been scored by 7 different players

(Ki, Forrest, Maloney, Ledley, Samaras, Juarez, McCourt)

Someone Different to score next Celtic goal
6/4

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Spurs 6/4 To Give Young Boys Six Of Best

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SPURS 6/4 TO GIVE YOUNG BOYS SIX OF THE BEST

WIlliam Hill make Spurs 8/11 to win their Champions League first leg game against Young Boys, who are 19/5 with the draw a 13/5 chance – Hills also offer 6/4 that Spurs will score SIX or more goals over the two 90 minute games; Even money that Spurs win both legs in 90 minutes play; 5/2 that they do not concede a goal in either leg (90m play).

Tottenham to win both legs – EVS

Tottenham to keep a clean sheet in both legs – 5/2

Total Tottenham Goals over 2 legs (90 mins only)

Under 4 7/4

4-5 goals 7/4

Over 5 6/4

**Qualification……….Tottenham 1/6……….Young Boys 7/2

Spurs’ Champions League: Spurs’ stage of elimination:

Final Qualifying Round…..7/2

Group Stage……13/8

Round Of 16……3/1

Quarter Finals…..4/1

Semi Finals……8/1

Runner Up……16/1

Winner……25/1

WHICH BRITISH CLUB WILL GO FURTHEST IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE?….13/8 Chelsea; 15/8 Man U; 7/2 Arsenal; 6/1 Spurs; 16/1 Rangers.

TO WIN CHAMPIONSLEAGUE….3/1 Barcelona; 9/2 Real Madrid; 11/2 Chelsea; 7/1 Man U; 12/1 Arsenal; 14/1 Bayern; Inter; 25/1 AC Milan; Roma; Spurs. Others on request.

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