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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You Bet Jags Or Lescott Will Start Alongside Terry But Capello To Ring Changes

A largely experimental England side performed well for Fabio Capello, but William Hill think that the changes will be rung when the side steps out for their opener at the European Championships. Hills offer 2/1 that just three of the starting XI vs Sweden start England’s first game in Poland and the Ukraine, with four the same price.

The defence was well marshalled by John Terry and Gary Cahill and Hills offer 13/2 that this pairing start England’s first Euros game although the most likely seems to be John Terry with either Lescott or Jagielka (both 9/4). It would appear that the seemingly unbreakable partnership of Terry and Ferdinand has reached its end, with Hills making them 10/1 to line up side by side for England’s first Euros match.

“Cahill and Terry played well together but we think that Jagielka or Lescott may just get the nod ahead of Cahill to line up next to the captain,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England have secured two wins in two home friendlies and are due to play Holland at the start of next year and Hills make England slight favourites at 13/10 to win the match, with Holland13/8 and the draw 11/10.

England vs Holland: 13/10 England; 13/8 Holland; 11/5 Draw

How many England players that started vs Sweden will start first Euro 2012 match:
9/4 0-2
2/1 3
2/1 4
9/2 5+

Which strikers will start England’s first Euro 2012 match:
Darren Bent: 4/11 yes; 2/1 no
Bobby Zamora: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no
Daniel Sturridge: 6/4 yes; 1/2 no
Danny Welbeck: 11/10 yes; 4/6 no
Jermain Defoe: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no

Defender doubles…Who will start England’s first Euro2012 match:
9/4 Terry/Lescott
9/4 Terry/Jagielka
5/2 Terry/Jones
4/1 Lescott/Jagielka
4/1 Jones/Jagielka
4/1 Jones/Lescott
13/2 Terry/Cahill
7/1 Terry/Smalling
9/1 Jones/Smalling
10/1 Terry/Ferdinand
10/1 Jones/Ferdinand
10/1 Jones/Cahill
14/1 Jagielka/Ferdinand
14/1 Lescott/Smalling
14/1 Jagielka/Smalling
20/1 Lescott/Cahill
20/1 Smalling/Ferdinand
20/1 Lescott/Ferdinand
20/1 Cahill/Ferdinand
20/1 Terry/Richards
25/1 Smalling/Cahill
33/1 Lescott/Richards
33/1 Jagielka/Richards
40/1 Jones/Richards
40/1 Jagielka/Cahill
66/1 Smalling/Richards

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Will John Be Terry-fic Or Terry-ble Against Sweden?

John Terry sat out England’s victory against Spain and William Hill make are offering a market on what he will do first should he start versus Sweden. The 5/6 favourite is that England concede a goal while he is on the pitch while it is 12/1 he scores a goal and 40/1 he gets sent off. Having been very much the outsiders against Spain, England return to favouritism against Sweden at 4/6 with the visitors 7/2 and the draw 23/10.

“John Terry returns to the International fold after sitting out the Spain game and it will be interesting to see if he returns with a bang or a whimper,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Capello has received a fair amount of praise following his side’s battling victory and Hills now offer 8/1 that he remains as the England manager after the Euro 2012 Championships. Harry Redknapp is the 7/4 favourite to become England’s next manager with Martin O’Neill and Arsene Wenger 8/1.

What will John Terry do first vs Sweden: 5/6 Complete game; 5/2 complete the match; 9/2 be substituted; 7/1 yellow card; 12/1 score; 40/1 get sent off

Capello to remain as England manager after the Euro 2012 Championships: 8/1 yes; 1/20 no

England vs Sweden: 4/6 England; 7/2 Sweden; 23/10 draw

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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England Versus Spain Specials

****************************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,
Media Relations Director.

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

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

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Gutsy Scottish Punter Burns Bookies To The Tune Of £39,000

Bookmakers William Hill were burned by an Ayrshire punter who made a profit of £39,000 by backing Scotland to defeat Cyprus to the tune of £30,000. The gutsy punter walked into an Ayrshire shop and placed the bet at odds of 13/10 and in doing so, placed the biggest ever bet that Hills have taken on Scotland to win a match.

“When we heard about the bet, we were very surprised as this unknown Scottish punter was willing to risk such a large stake on a nothing friendly, but Craig Levein’s men have done the job and in the process, more than doubled this punter’s cash,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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16/1 England Match To Be Called Off In Fifa Poppy Row

16/1 ENGLAND MATCH TO BE CALLED OFF IN FIFA POPPY ROW
Bookmakers William Hill – who are donating profits from their ‘Poppy Shirt’ markets to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal – have lengthened their odds about England playing the game in shirts adorned with poppies, from 7/2 to 9/2 and go 1/8 that they will not do so. ‘It seems unlikely that the FA will go so far as to disobey FIFA as blatantly as permitting the wearing of poppies on the shirts’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
FIFA have also indicated that the referee will have the authority to cancel the game if he is not happy with any aspect of England’s kit, and William Hill now offer 16/1 that the game will not take place, although they are 1/100 for it to go ahead.

WILLIAM HILL POPPY SPECIALS…..
POPPIES WORN ON SHORTS – 1/8 NO 9/2 YES
MATCH TO BE CANCELLED – 16/1 YES – 1/100 NO
PLAYER TO SCORE AND REVEAL A POPPY – 7/2 YES – 1/6 NO
ANY ENGLAND PLAYER ON THE PITCH TO HAVE DYED RED HAIR – 10/1 YES 1-33 NO
BOOTS WITH POPPY – 5/2 YES 2/7 NO
ARMBAND WITH POPPY – EVS YES – 8/11 NO
POPPY DESIGN HAIRCUT – 20/1

WILLIAM HILL WILL DONATE ALL PROFITS FROM ABOVE MARKETS TO ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL.

Further information…..graham sharpe…07803 233702.
twitter- @sharpeangle

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William Hill Pay Out On Poppy Compromise

WILLIAM HILL PAY OUT ON POPPY COMPROMISE……

WITH FIFA reportedly permitting England to play against Spain wearing armbands with the poppy emblem on them, bookmakers William Hill, who were betting on whether they would be allowed to sport the poppy during the game or not, are paying out to those who bet that they would, (at odds of 1/6 to 1/8) and also to those who bet they wouldn’t at odds of up to 9/2. ‘This is a classic compromise by FIFA, allowing both sides to claim victory and deny defeat, and as a case can be made for those who bet either yes or no to be winners we have decided to pay out to both.’ said William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.
AND WILLIAM HILL HAVE ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT THEY WILL BE HANDING OVER A £5000 PAYMENT TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL. ‘We said we’d give the Poppy appeal our winnings – but as we are paying out on both options there won’t be any! So we have decided to make a donation of £5000 to the Appeal instead’ said Hill’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

Further information…..graham sharpe..0780 3233702
twitter – @sharpeangle

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You Bet England Should Wear Poppy Shirts

YOU BET ENGLAND SHOULD WEAR POPPIES ON THEIR SHIRTS

BOOKMAKERS William Hill have opened a book on whether England’s players will wear poppies on their shirts when they take on Spain at the weekend – and the bookies have pledged to donate all of their winnings from the market to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
‘We think it is unlikely that the FA will be permitted to wear the poppy shirts, but doubt whether they would do it regardless and risk the wrath of the governing body. However, we are very much in favour of poppies on the shirts, and will guarantee a minimum four figure donation to the Poppy Appeal, win or lose’ said William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL..Will England wear shirts featuring a Poppy when they play Spain this weekend?….1/2 NO….6/4 YES

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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

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

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Terry Odds On To Keep Armband For Euro Finals

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,
Media Relations Director.

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

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

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Newcastle 100/1 For Unbeaten Season

Newcastle avoided defeat once again and William Hill make them 100/1 to go through the whole season without losing a game. They have a tricky run of fixtures now and Hills make them 1/3 to lose their next game against Man City. They are 10/3 for their first defeat to come against Manchester United ad 14/1 Chelsea. They are 14/1 to avoid defeat in all three of these games.

“Newcastle have done incredibly well so far, but it certainly seems as though the hardest test is yet to come,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

When Will Newcastle Next Lose: 1/3 Man City; 10/3 Man Utd; 14/1 Chelsea; 14/1 None of these

100/1 Unbeaten all season

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518164

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