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33/1 For Two More Shootouts…spain Favourites

July 9, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bets, Bookmakers, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Favourites, Fernando Torres, Footy, Germany, Italy, Joe Crilly, Mario Gomez, Ronaldo, Second Game, Spain Portugal, Spokesman, Tournament Winner, William Hill, Williamhill

A draw in the Spain/Portugal was a fantastic result for the bookmakers, with William Hill reporting that just 7% of all bets on the 90 minutes market were placed on the draw. Spain had 56% of all bets and so anything avoiding a win would have been good for us, but a draw, coupled with the fact that Ronaldo failed to find the net resulted in a fantastic night for us, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

After being the second game in a row to go to penalties, William Hill are offering 33/1 that the second semi final and the final both go to penalties. The Germany/Italy game is 33/1 to go to penalties.

Spain have made it through to the final of the Euros and William Hill make them the 5/6 favourites to win the tournament now with Germany 7/4 and Italy 6/1.

Tournament winner: 5/6 Spain; 7/4 Germany; 6/1 Italy

Top goalscorer: 4/6 Mario Gomez; 10/1 Alan Dzagoev; 10/1 Mario Mandzukic; 10/1 Cristiano Ronaldo; 14/1 Fernando Torres; 20/1 Cesc Fabregas; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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You Bet Its Time To Drop The Flops

July 4, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 10m, 163, Bookies, Cheer, Horizon, Joe Crilly, Jules Rimet, Mainstay, Moldova, Pipeline, Resilience, Roy Hodgson, Semi Finals, Spokesman, Taking Stock, Three Games, Turnover, William Hill, World Cup England, World Cup Qualifiers

Of the players that started for England on Sunday night, there were a number of players who have been the mainstay of Englands underperforming side for the last 10 years or so. William Hill are now offering just 9/1 that Hodgson drops at least eight of those for their first match of the World Cup qualifiers. He is 6/5 to remain relatively loyal to his quarter final players with 6/5 offered for eight or nine of them to start vs Moldova.

England did show sporadic flashes of ability during the Euros, although all too infrequent and all eyes now turn to the World Cup qualifying. With a supposedly easy group, England are 1/5 to qualify and 4/9 to top the group. With England still unbeaten under Roy Hodgson (not counting penalties), Hills are 5/2 to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil without losing a game. Once there Hills do not think that they have much hope of winning the tournament and they are 20/1 to lift the Jules Rimet in two years time the biggest price they have ever been for a World Cup.

England hardly impressed during the tournament, but at the same time, showed a new found resilience. A bit of tinkering from Roy could produce a winning formula for the qualifiers and we think they will breeze through to Brazil, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

The Euros take pause for a few days as the semi finals loom on the horizon and William Hill are taking stock on what has been a torrid tournament for the bookies so far. Not even Englands exit has given us any cheer, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Before last night, we had gone 14 games without a draw and when that happens, we are always going to take a bit of a kicking. On the plus side though, we have two fantastic semi finals in the pipeline and we reckon that turnover for the last three games could approach £10m for us alone.

William Hill Semi Finals:
7/2 Portugal; 10/11 Spain; 11/5 draw
5/6 Germany; 19/5 Italy; 11/5 Draw

Winner: 13/8 Spain; 13/8 Germany; 11/2 Portugal; 11/2 Italy

England World Cup Qualifiers:
1/5 Qualify (10/3 not to)
4/9 Top the group (13/8 not to)
5/2 Qualify without losing a group game (2/7 not to)

How many of Englands starting XI vs Italy will start vs Moldova (7/9/12): 9/1 0-3; 2/1 4-7; 6/5 8-9; 9/4 10-11

England World Cup 2014 winner: 20/1

Joe Crilly
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8/1 England Do Not Win A Shootout For At Least 10 Years

July 3, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 10 Years, 163, 1m, Brazil, Euro 2012, Euro 2016, Exit, Germany, Hill England, Italy, Joe Crilly, Penalty Shootout, Portugal, Spain, Spokesman, William Hill, World Cup

AGAIN England were beaten in a penalty shootout and William Hill are now betting on when they will actually win one and they are 8/1 to fail to win one until after Euro 2020.

“The hopes of a nation have once again been dashed from 12 yards and it is impossible to ever see England winning a shootout,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

On the plus side for William Hill, England’s exit has eliminated a £1m plus liability.

ENGLAND are 14/1 to win the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.

Euro 2012 winner: 13/8 Spain; 13/8 Germany; 11/2 Portugal; 11/2 Italy

When will England next win a penalty shootout: 2/1 WC 2014; 5/2 Euro 2016; 5/1 WC 2018; 7/1 Euro 2020; 8/1 After Euro 2020

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Spain 4/11 For Final Spot

July 2, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, 1m, Alonso, Brave Man, Cesc Fabregas, England, Face, Favourites, Fernando Torres, Final 4, Germany, Italy, Joe Crilly, Lacklustre, Mario Gomez, Ronaldo, Spain Portugal, Spokesman, Wayne Rooney, William Hill

Spain eased into the semi final of the Euros and William Hill make them the 6/4 favourites to win the tournament, ahead of Germany. Spain will now face Portugal in the semi final and Hills make them 4/11 to make the final (2/1 not to).

“Spain were aided in their progression by a lacklustre France side, but despite this it would take a brave man to back against them now – highlighted by the £1m plus liability we have on them,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Euros winner: 7/4 Germany; 7/4 Spain; 6/1 Portugal; 9/1 England; 11/1 Italy

Top goalscorer: 15/8 Mario Gomez; 2/1 Cristiano Ronaldo; 9/2 Fernando Torres; 20/1 Cesc Fabregas; 25/1 Wayne Rooney; 25/1 Xabi Alonso; 40/1 BAR

Spain/Portugal to qualify for the final: 4/11 Spain; 2/1 Portugal

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Avb Closes In On Spurs Job

July 2, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Disappointment, Email, Euro 2012, Fabio Capello, Harry Redknapp, Hot Seat, Information Mark, Laurent Blanc, Myoung, New Boss, Pep Guardiola, Pr Assistant, Rumours, Sherwood, Spokesman, Spurs, Villas Boas, White Hart Lane, William Hill, Williamhill

AVB Closes In on Spurs Job

Despite Andre Villas Boas claiming talk about him joining Tottenham as lies William Hill still quote him at 4/11 to become the new boss at White Hart Line.

Laurent Blanc suffered disappointment with Frances elimination from Euro 2012 last night but he is 8/1 to take over from Harry Redknapp. Fabio Capello is second favourite at 5/1 but money has been placed on ex Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola at 16/1.

Money has been seen for Guardiola and Blanc but despite AVB playing down rumours of his move to Spurs we expect him to be in the hot seat at White Hart Lane sooner rather than later, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

Next Tottenham Manager: 4/11 Villas Boas, 5/1 Capello, 8/1 Blanc, 8/1 Klinsmann, 14/1 Moyes, 14/1 Hoddle, 16/1 Rangnick, 16/1 Guardiola, 16/1 Martinez, 16/1 Sherwood, 16/1 Hiddink, 20/1 Benitez, 25/1 BAR

Further Information
Mark Young
PR Assistant, William Hill
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Phone: 02089183981

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Bookies Bashed By Blatter? Goal Line Tech Looks A Certainty

June 27, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bookies, Brazil, France 5, Goal Line, Greenside, Line Technology, London N22, Match, Media Relations, Odds, Rupert, Sepp Blatter, Spokesman, Summer In France, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup

After Sepp Blatters comments regarding the use of goal line technology William Hill have slashed the price for it to be in place for the first match of the 2014 World Cup from 7/4 to 1/1 but it is 8/11 that it wont be ready in time.
The more likely stage for introduction could be for the first match of the 2016 European Championships. William Hill are odds on at 5/6 that goal line technology to be used that summer in France.

Goal line technology looks a certainty, it is just a question of when rather than if it is introduced, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

Goal Line Technology to be used at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil: 8/11 No, 1/1 Yes

Goal Line Technology to be used at the 2016 European Championships in France: 5/6 Yes

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Rooney Return To Push Three Lions Into Quarter Finals

June 24, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bet, Bets, England Team, Euro 2012, Footy, Joe Crilly, Quarter Finals, Roy Hodgson, Score One, Spokesman, Start Group, Three Lions, Tuesday Night, Walcott, Wayne Rooney, Welbeck, William Hill, Williamhill, X Factor, Zero 9

Wayne Rooney returns to the England team on Tuesday night as they look to rubber stamp qualification to the quarter finals with victory over the co hosts Ukraine.

Roy Hodgson is ready to unleash Rooney on Euro 2012 after sitting out the opening two fixtures leading William Hill to produce special prices around the England man.
In a Goals Match Bet, Rooney is 7/2 to score more than the Ukraine. It is 1/1 for the tie. He is 4/11 to score no goals on Tuesday, 9/4 to score one, 9/1 for two and 33/1 to find the net three or more times.

The Three Lions could yet fail to qualify. They are 9/4 to finish third in the group and 2/1 to win the group. William Hill believe they will finish second at 11/10 and qualify for the next round where they will play the winner of Group C.

Carroll, Walcott and Welbeck all scored against Sweden but Rooney is the X Factor in the England team and with barely a half of football under his belt in the last month he will be itching to go out there and prove his worth for England, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

England Finishing Position: 2/1 Winner, 11/10 Second, 9/4 Third.

Goals Match Bet: 7/2 Rooney, 1/1 Tie, 5/4 Ukraine

Rooney Goals Vs Ukraine: 4/11 Zero, 9/4 One, 9/1 Two, 33/1 Three or More
*Bets are void if Rooney doesnt start

Group D winner: 8/15 France; 2/1 England; 6/1 Ukraine

Group D to qualify (not to): 1/200 France (25/1); 2/7 England (5/2); 5/2 Ukraine (2/7)

Joe Crilly
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383 Bets Per Minute As England Fight Back To Defeat Sweden

June 23, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 10m, Bets, Bookmakers, England Team, Footy, Friday Night, Game, Joe Crilly, Moment In Time, Patriotic, Punter, Punters, Spokesman, Stunning Victory, Sweden, Three Lions, Trophy, Turmoil, William Hill, Williamhill

Following Englands stunning victory over Sweden on Friday night William Hill are sweating. This is due to the fact that British bookmakers could be forking out over £10m should the Three Lions go on and win the trophy.

Despite the turmoil that faced the England team just months before the tournament was to begin, patriotic punters have gone mad for England and they are by far the worst result for us at this moment in time, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. The two opening performances of the tournament have more than justified our punters support as well.

During the game 34,504 bets were staked with Hills, equating to 383 bets per minute and 6 bets per second on the outcome of the game. England were still relatively well fancied when they were 2-1 down and punters were piling into them at 2/1.

Joe Crilly
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Ireland Down And Out And Set To Be Hammered Italy

June 23, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Advantage, Croatia, Euro 2012, Euro 2016, First Five Minutes, Footy, Goals, Irish Fans, Italy Italy, Joe Crilly, Long Wait, Rep Of Ireland, Score, Spain, Spokesman, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup 2014

Irelands chances of finishing their Euros campaign with a win look very slim, with William Hill offering 10/1 for a win for Traps men. Italy are 1/4 for the win with the draw offered at 5/1. After conceding the fourth fastest Euros goal ever against Croatia and then conceding in the fifth minute against Spain, the Irish are 9/1 to concede in the first five minutes vs Italy. Italy are 10/3 to score four or more goals and 16/5 to bag three goals.

Euro 2012 has been a tournament to forget for Ireland but it is not over and Italy will be looking to take advantage of the porous Irish defence especially early on, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Having waited ten years to qualify for a major tournament, it looks like another long wait for Irish fans with Hills offering 11/8 that they do not qualify for another tournament until after World Cup 2020.

With a 2-2 draw between Spain and Croatia enough to see them both through to the next stage of the tournament, Hills punters have latched onto that and backed the result in from 12/1 to 4/1. Spain are 1/7 to win the group with Croatia 5/1 and Italy 14/1.

Total Italy goals: 6/1 none; 11/4 one; 9/4 two; 16/5 three; 10/3 four or more+

Next Ireland tournament: 7/2 World Cup 2014; 11/8 Euro 2016; 7/1 World Cup 2020; 11/8 qualify for none of these

9/1 Ireland concede in the first five minutes vs Italy

1/4 Italy; 10/1 Rep of Ireland; 5/1 Draw
7/1 Croatia; 8/11 Spain; 7/4 draw

Group C winner: 1/7 Spain; 5/1 Croatia; 14/1 Italy

To qualify from Group C (not to): 1/25 Spain (9/1); 5/6 Croatia (5/6); 5/6 Italy (5/6)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Euros Group A: Punters Have Made Their Minds Up Already

June 22, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ahead, Bets, Czech Republic, Favourites, Figure Sum, Footy, Game, Games, Greece, Greeks, Joe Crilly, Knockout Stages, Liabilities, Match, Odds, Poland, Punters, Russia, Spokesman, Williamhill

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 Hills 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 Hills 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

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk