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William Hill Scottish Cup: Sponsor’s Specials

January 10, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Aberdeen, Auchinleck Talbot, Ayr Utd, Celtic, Dead Heat, Dundee Utd, East Fife, Evs, Histories, Inverness, Motherwell, Qos 20, Queens Park, Rangers, Replays, Ross County, Scottish Cup, St Johnstone, St Mirren, William Hill

William Hill Scottish Cup Fourth Round Specials

To Win Cup Outright
Rangers 9/4
Celtic 9/4
Hearts 12/1
Dundee Utd 14/1
Motherwell 14/1
Aberdeen 20/1
Hibernian 25/1
Kilmarnock 33/1
Inverness 40/1
St Johnstone 40/1
St Mirren 50/1
Dunfermline 66/1
Dundee 66/1
Hamilton 80/1
Falkirk 80/1
William Hill are BEST price on every side to win the
William Hill Scottish Cup – the prices above are correct
as of 8pm Thursday 5/1/12

Old Firm v The Rest
Old Firm Winner 8/13
Anyone Else Win Cup 6/5

Non SPL Winner 16/1

Non SPL Side in Final 5/1

Old Firm to meet in the Final 5/1

How many goals will be scored in the Fourth Round (not including replays)
Under 40 11/4
40 – 45 9/4
Over 45 4/5

How many SPL Sides will be in the Fifth Round?
11 15/8
9 – 10 4/5
8 or Below 7/2

How many First Division Sides will be in the Fifth Round?
7 8/1
5 – 6 4/11
4 or below 11/4

To Qualify for Fifth Round
Dundee 5/6
Kilmarnock 5/6

Airdrie 4/1
Dundee Utd 1/7

Cowdenbeath 11/4
Hibernian 1/4

Falkirk 1/6
East Fife 7/2

Forfar 17/5
Aberdeen 2/11

Hearts 1/100
Auchinleck 16/1

Inverness 1/3
Dunfermline 9/4

Livingston 1/3
Ayr Utd 9/4

Motherwell 1/33
Queens Park 10/1

Partick 2/5
QOS 7/4

Raith 8/11
Morton Evs

Ross County 2/9
Stenhousemuir 3/1

St Johnstone 1/10
Brechin 11/2

St Mirren 1/4
Hamilton 11/4

Arbroath 10/1
Rangers 1/33

Peterhead 16/1
Celtic 1/100

Non SPL Side to progress the furthest?
Dundee 4/1
Ross County 4/1
Falkirk 6/1
Livingston 6/1
Hamilton 8/1
Raith 12/1
Morton 16/1
Partick 16/1
Ayr Utd 20/1
QOS 20/1
Airdrie 25/1
Brechin 33/1
Cowdenbeath 40/1
East Fife 40/1
Forfar 40/1
Stenhousemuir 40/1
Queens Park 66/1
Arbroath 100/1
Auchinleck 100/1
Peterhead 100/1
Dead Heat Rules Apply

Auchinleck Talbot, Arbroath and Peterhead will all be taking
part in what could be the biggest matches of their recent histories.
The three clubs are all quoted at double figure odds as they
try to become Giantkillers. Thats a tall order and the clubs
will be happy just top put on a good show and possibly grab a goal
Auchinleck To Score a Goal 2/1
Auchinleck Not to Score a Goal 4/11

Arbroath To Score a Goal 11/4
Arbroath Not to Score a Goal 1/4

Peterhead To Score a Goal 7/4
Peterhead Not to Score a Goal 2/5

Auchinleck, Arbroath and Peterhead all to score 33/1

SELECTED MATCH SPECIALS

Dundee v Kilmarnock

Killie came from behind on Monday when they took all three
points against St Mirren
Killie to Come from behind and Win 17/2
Killie to Come from behind and Win or Draw 4/1

Jake Hyde has scored 4 goals in his last six games and in all
three matches Dundee won.
Hyde to Score Anytime and Dundee to Win 10/3

Hearts v Auchinleck Talbot

Auchinleck have the biggest game in their history but all the
pressure will be on the Jambos as they will be expected to
win with some goals to spare.

Hearts (-3) 7/4
Tie 10/3
Auchinleck (+3) 17/20

Hearts (-4) 4/1
Tie 5/1
Auchinleck (+4) 7/20

Hearts (-5) 17/2
Tie 15/2
Auchinleck (+5) 1/9

Over 5.5 Goals in Match 4/1

Total Hearts Goals
None 14/1
One 6/1
Two 16/5
Three 3/1
Four or More 23/20

Hearts to Win to Nil 8/15

Arbroath v Rangers

Rangers’ last two visits to Arbroath in the Scottish Cup have
finished 3-0 to Rangers.
Rangers to Win 3-0 11/2

Rangers to Win to Nil 2/5

David Healy started last week and grabbed his first goal of the
season and was joined by Sone Aluko who scored his first ever
goal for Rangers
Healy and Aluko both to score 19/20

John Fleck may get an extended run in the side due to the
current injury crisis.
Fleck to Score anytime and Rangers to win 4/6

Arbroath (+2) 12/5
Tie 10/3
Rangers (-2) 4/6

Arbroath (+3) 11/10
Tie 3/1
Rangers (-3) 6/4

Peterhead v Celtic

Peterheads Rory McAllister scored in every round he played
in the Scottish Cup last season when he was at Brechin City,
including a double against SPL St Johnstone, this will be his first
appearance in the cup this season.
Rory McAllister to Score at Anytime 6/1

Total Celtic Goals
None 16/1
One 13/2
Two 17/5
Three 3/1
Four or More 19/20

Celtic to Win to Nil 2/5

Peterhead (+3) 6/4
Tie 3/1
Celtic (-3) 11/10

Peterhead (+4) 5/6
Tie 3/1
Celtic (-4) 2/1

Rangers and Celtic both to win by 3 or more goals 11/4

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518164

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F A Cup And William Hill Scottish Cup Latest Odds

January 10, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Chelsea Man, Dunfermline, Fa Cup, Firing Line, Graham Sharpe, Kilmarnock St, Man C, Premier League Manager, Qpr, Request Further Information, Scottish Cup, Sheff U, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Steve Kean, Twitter, Warnock, Wba, West Ham, William Hill

POOR CUP RESULTS PUT BOSSES IN FIRING LINE…….

AFTER Blackburn, Bolton and QPR failed to win in the FA Cup, their three managers are the three favourites with William Hill to be the next Premier League manager to leave his job, with Rovers’ Steve Kean heading the list at 6/5, ahead of Bolton Coyle and QPR’s Warnock – the 5/2 joint second favourites.
‘A good Cup performance can take the pressure of an under-achieving manager, but these three have only increased the pressure on themselves’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills also offer 5/1 AVB; 9/1 McLeish; 12/1 McCarthy; 20/1 Martinez; 20/1 no more managers to go this season. Others on request.

WILLIAM HILL OFFER 4/9 THAT THERE WILL BE AN ALL-PREM FINAL OF THE FA CUP; 7/4 THAT THE SEMIS ARE ALL PREM; 6/1 THAT THERE IS AN ALL LONDON FINAL; 50/1 ALL LIVERPOOL; 80/1 ALL NORTH EAST AND 100/1 ALL MIDLANDS.

TO WIN FA CUP….6/1 Chelsea; Man C; 7/1 Arsenal; Spurs; 15/2 Liverpool; 9/1 Man U; 20/1 Everton; Newcastle; 25/1 Fulham; 28/1 Stoke; 33/1 Sunderland; Villa; 40 WBA; Norwich. 50 Bolton; Swansea; 66 Southampton; Wolves; 80 QPR; West Ham; 100 Leicester; Midsbro.; 150 Blackpool;Derby; Hull; Millwall; 200 Birmingham; Foresr; Watford; 250 Brighton; 300 Leeds; Sheff U. Others on request.

WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP- 2/1 Celtic; 9/4 Rangers; 8/1 Mothwerwell; 9/1 Hearts; 11/1 Dundee U; 14 Aberdeen; 18 Hibs; 25 Kilmarnock; St Johnstone; 33 St Mirren; 40 Ross C; 50 Dundee; Dunfermline; Falkirk. Others on request.

Further information….graham sharpe…07803233702
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Wm Hill S P L And Old Firm Specials

January 2, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Area 3, Bet, Celtic Park, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Double Chance, Draw 6, Full Time, Goals, Handicap, Hooper, Led, Match, New Years Day, Odds, Rangers, St Mirren, Wm Hill

SPL and OLD FIRM Specials

Just 5 days ago Rangers were an unbackable 1/20 to be top

of the SPL on New Years day but following the results

on Christmas Eve its all change in this market

TO BE TOP OF SPL ON NEW YEARS DAY

Rangers
4/6

Celtic
11/10

Celtic are unbeaten in the SPL since October and Rangers have

only the two defeats to their name in the SPL all season.

Celtic NOT lose another match in the SPL
15/2

Rangers NOT to lose another match in the SPL
12/1

MATCH ODDS

Celtic
11/10

Draw
11/5

Rangers
2/1

HANDICAP ODDS

Celtic (-1)
3/1

Tie
13/5

Rangers (+1)
4/6

Celtic (+1)
2/9

Tie
9/2

Rangers (-1)
8/1

DRAW NO BET

Celtic
2/5

Rangers
7/4

DOUBLE CHANCE

Celtic or Draw
3/10

Celtic or Rangers
1/4

Rangers or Draw
6/10

TO WIN THIS MATCH AND WIN SPL

Celtic
6/4

Rangers
7/2

TO LOSE THIS MATCH AND WIN SPL

Celtic
4/1

Rangers
11/2

MATCH WINNER OFFERS

Hooper and Jelavic both to score anytime
8/1

Celtic to Score from outside the penalty area
3/1

Rangers to Score from outside the penalty area
4/1

ACTION PACKED MATCH

Red Card in Match

Both Teams to Score

Penalty Awarded in Match

All the above 3 to happen
7/1

Celtic led the last Old Firm match at Half Time before

being beaten 4-2.

HALF-TIME/FULL-TIME BETTING

Celtic to lead at Half Time and Rangers to win match
28/1

Rangers to lead at Half Time and Celtic to win match
22/1

TO LEAD AT HALF TIME AND NOT WIN

Celtic
10/1

Rangers
9/1

Rangers threw away a lead against St Mirren on Christmas Eve

Celtic to Come from Behind and Win or Draw
4/1

Rangers to Come from Behind and Win or Draw
11/2

GOALS GOALS GOALS

Old Firm league matches at Celtic Park always seem to produce

some goals. Only 2 of the last 8 SPL matches at Celtic Park

have produced less than 3 goals and only 2 of the previous

30 matches have ended goalless

Over 2.5 Goals
21/20

Over 3.5 Goals
11/4

Over 4.5 Goals
13/2

Over 5.5 Goals
14/1

Rangers have only failed to score at Celtic Park 3 times from

the last 9 SPL matches.

TO KEEP A CLEAN SHEET

Celtic
13/10

Rangers
11/4

BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE IN MATCH

Yes
4/7

No
5/4

TO WIN TO NIL

Celtic
21/10

Rangers
5/1

TOTAL CELTIC GOALS

None
11/4

One
8/5

Two
12/5

Three
11/2

Four or More
11/1

TOTAL RANGERS GOALS

None
13/10

One
11/8

Two
18/5

Three
12/1

Four or More
33/1

HAT-TRICK HERO

No-one has scored a Hat-trick in an Old Firm game since

Ally McCoist in 1983/84. The last Hat-trick in an Old Firm

League match was Stevie Chalmers in 1966

Any player to score a Hat-trick in today’s match
18/1

TO SCORE A HAT-TRICK

Gary Hooper
33/1

Georgios Samaras
40/1

Anthony Stokes
40/1

Nikica Jelavic
40/1

Kyle Lafferty
50/1

Sone Aluko
66/1

3 of the last 5 Old Firm games have seen the opening goal

scored in the 16th minute to 30th Minute Bracket

TIME OF FIRST GOAL

1st to 15th Minute
11/5

16th to 30th Minute
3/1

31st Minute to Half Time
4/1

46th Minute to 60th Minute
6/1

61st Minute to 75th Minute
9/1

76th Minute to Full Time
10/1

No Goal
15/2

Will this match explode into action from kick off?

TO SCORE IN THE FIRST TEN MINUTES?

Gary Hooper
25/1

Georgios Samaras
25/1

Anthony Stokes
28/1

James Forrest
35/1

Joe Ledley
66/1

Scott Brown
66/1

Nikica Jelavic
30/1

Kyle Lafferty
35/1

Sone Aluko
40/1

Steven Davis
66/1

Lee McCulloch
80/1

Kyle Bartley
125/1

Singles Only

TO SCORE IN THE LAST TEN MINUTES?

Gary Hooper
16/1

Georgios Samaras
16/1

Anthony Stokes
20/1

Nikica Jelavic
22/1

Kyle Lafferty
25/1

Sone Aluko
33/1

Singles Only

Who will be the hero of the match and net the goal that

clinches the tie

WHO WILL SCORE THE WINNER?

Gary Hooper
8/1

Georgios Samaras
9/1

Anthony Stokes
9/1

James Forrest
14/1

Joe Ledley
25/1

Scott Brown
25/1

Nikica Jelavic
14/1

Kyle Lafferty
20/1

Sone Aluko
20/1

Steven Davis
33/1

Lee McCulloch
50/1

Kyle Bartley
50/1

(Bets settled on the player who scores the LAST goal of the

match for the WINNING Side)

Back the player to Score anytime and their side to win

ANYTIME WINCASTS

Hooper and Celtic
21/10

Samaras and Celtic
12/5

Stokes and Celtic
11/4

Brown and Celtic
17/2

Jelavic and Rangers
9/2

Lafferty and Rangers
6/1

Aluko and Rangers
7/1

McCulloch and Rangers
14/1

GOALSCORER MATCH BETS

Hooper v Jelavic

Gary Hooper
4/7

Nikica Jelavic
5/4

Samaras v Lafferty

Georgios Samaras
4/7

Kyle Lafferty
5/4

Forrest v Aluko

James Forrest
8/11

Sone Aluko
Evs

Brown v Davis

Scott Brown
5/6

Steven Davis
5/6

Kayal v McCulloch

Biram Kayal
5/6

Lee McCulloch
5/6

Both Players must start in the pairings or void

OI REF!

With 6 red cards shown in the last 6 Old Firm Matches will

Willie Colum have to flash the Red Card in this match

RED CARD IN MATCH

Yes
Evs

No
8/11

WHO WILL RECEIVE THE FIRST CARD?

Carlos Bocanegra
10/1

Kyle Bartley
10/1

Lee McCulloch
10/1

Steven Whittaker
10/1

Biram Kayal
12/1

Scott Brown
12/1

Kirk Broadfoot
14/1

Kyle Lafferty
14/1

Nikica Jelavic
14/1

Charlie Mulgrew
16/1

Gary Hooper
16/1

Mark Wilson
16/1

Steven Davis
16/1

Anthony Stokes
20/1

Georgios Samaras
20/1

Joe Ledley
20/1

Lee Wallace
20/1

Maurice Edu
20/1

Thomas Rogne
20/1

Adam Matthews
25/1

Du-Ri Cha
25/1

Emilio Izaguirre
25/1

Ki Sung-Yueng
25/1

Mohamed Bangura
25/1

Sasa Papac
25/1

Sone Aluko
25/1

Victor Wanyama
25/1

Dylan McGeouch
33/1

Greg Wylde
33/1

James Forrest
33/1

John Fleck
33/1

Paddy McCourt
33/1

Thomas Kind Bendiksen
33/1

NO CARDS IN THE MATCH
7/1

PENALTY REF

Kenny Miller is the last player to net a penalty in an Old Firm

match at Celtic Park when he scored last August. That is the

only penalty scored in an Old Firm game at Celtic Park in 7 matches

A Penalty Awarded in The Match
11/4

A Penalty Awarded and Scored
16/5

A Penalty Awarded and Missed
11/1

Celtic Awarded a Penalty and Scored
13/2

Celtic Awarded a Penalty and Missed
20/1

Rangers Awarded a Penalty and Scored
8/1

Rangers Awarded a Penalty and Missed
20/1

When these sides met last season during the festive period

Celtic left Ibrox with all three points thanks to Georgios Samaras

double in a 2-0 win. Samaras has hit some form in the past month

and will be an important player for Celtic on Wednesday.

Samaras to Score Anytime
6/4

Samaras to Score 2 or more
7/1

Samaras to Score with a Header
7/2

Samaras to Score from Outside Penalty Area
5/1

Samaras to Score a Penalty
8/1

Samaras to Miss a Penalty
25/1

Samaras to be booked
2/1

Samaras to be Sent Off
33/1

Singles Only, Samaras must start or void

All the talk on the Rangers side is about the availability of

Lee McCulloch after the club appealed his sending off

against St Mirren on Christmas Eve.

McCulloch to Score Anytime
7/1

McCulloch to Score 2 or more
33/1

McCulloch to Score with a Header
10/1

McCulloch to Score from Outside Penalty Area
14/1

McCulloch to Score a Penalty
12/1

McCulloch to Miss a Penalty
25/1

McCulloch to be booked
13/8

McCulloch to be Sent Off
20/1

Singles Only, McCulloch must start or void

WHAT WILL HAPPEN FIRST?

Rangers Booking
9/4

Celtic Booking
11/4

Celtic Goal
7/2

Rangers Goal
5/1

Celtic Penalty
12/1

Rangers Penalty
14/1

Celtic Red Card
20/1

Rangers Red Card
20/1

OTHER SPL SPECIALS

Dunfermline and Hibernian are only separated by Goal Difference

at the foot of the table. Which one will start 2012 at the bottom?

TO BE BOTTOM OF SPL ON NEW YEARS DAY

Hibernian
11/4

Dunfermline
1/4

TO BE BOTTOM ON NEW YEARS DAY AND FINISH BOTTOM

Hibernian
5/1

Dunfermline
1/2

Will the SPL change much between now and end of season?

WILL THE SIDE WHO IS TOP AND THE SIDE WHO ARE BOTTOM ON

NEW YEARS DAY FINISH THE SEASON IN THOSE POSITIONS?

Yes
6/4

No
1/2

ABERDEEN V HEARTS

Hearts have not lost a goal in their last 5 matches against

the Dons, winning 4 and drawing the other.

Hearts to Win to Nil
16/5

HIBERNIAN v INVERNESS

Pat Fenlon is looking forward to the Transfer Window opening

so that he can strengthen his squad. Inverness will head to Easter

Road confident of grabbing a goal as they have only failed

to score once in their last 9 matches.

Both Teams to Score
5/6

MOTHERWELL v DUNFERMLINE

Dunfermline have been involved in 9 matches this season

where at least 4 goals have been scored.

Over 3.5 goals in Match
2/1

ST JOHNSTONE v KILMARNOCK

Francisco Sandaza marked his return to the Saints side

with a goal at Dunfermline on Saturday.

Sandaza to Score anytime and St Johnstone to win
12/5

ST MIRREN v DUNDEE UTD

Paul McGowan and Jon Daly were the heroes for their sides

on Christmas Eve.

McGowan and Daly both to Score Anytime
15/2

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Money-Back Special – SPL Christmas Eve Special

December 24, 2011 PaddyPower Bookmaker Money Back Specials 0 Comments Christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmas Special, Correct Score, Game, Match, Money Back, Rangers, Sky 1, Sky Sports, St Mirren

St Mirren v Rangers
Sat 12.45pm Sky Sports 1
Money-Back Special
If there’s a Red Card in this game, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st /last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on the match.
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William Hill S P L Weekend Specials

December 18, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee Utd, Fenlon, Fir Park, Floodlights, Free Kick, Handicap, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, O Connor, Rangers, Saturday Evening, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Team Score, Time Result, Which Match, William Hill

Weekend SPL Specials

How many Goals will be Scored in the SPL on Saturday?
Over 15.5 8/11
Under 15.5 Evs

Which match will produce the most goals?
Celtic v Hearts 11/4
Hibernian v Rangers 3/1
Dunfermline v Kilmarnock 9/2
Inverness v Dundee Utd 9/2
Aberdeen v St Mirren 11/2
St Johnstone v Motherwell 13/2

Which side will score the Quickest Goal?
Celtic 3/1
Rangers 4/1
Kilmarnock 6/1
Aberdeen 7/1
St Johnstone 8/1
Dundee Utd 10/1
Inverness 10/1
Motherwell 14/1
Dunfermline 16/1
Hearts 20/1
Hibernian 20/1
St Mirren 20/1

Aberdeen dropped to the foot of the table last weekend
can they climb off the bottom after a week?
Who will be bottom of the SPL on Saturday Evening?
Aberdeen 7/4
Dunfermline 15/8
Hibernian 2/1
Inverness 14/1

All matches must take place or markets above are void.

Match Specials

HIBERNIAN V RANGERS
The last 6 meetings between these sides have only seen one team score.
No for Both Teams to Score 8/13

Pat Fenlon saw his debut as Hibs boss cut short when the floodlights
failed at Fir Park, Hibs were 1-0 ahead due to Garry O’Connors
first goal since September.
Garry O’Connor to Score Anytime 11/4

Rangers have not scored a goal from open play for 341 minutes
The only goals scored since Jelavics 19 min strike against Dundee Utd
have been penalties and Own Goals.
Rangers to Score from anything other than
a Penalty, Direct Free Kick or Own Goal 1/4

Hibernian to Keep a Clean Sheet 9/2

There have been two own goals scored in Rangers’
last 4 matches.
An Own Goal Scored in the Match 10/1

Jelavic has scored 3 penalties in Rangers’ last 5 matches
Jelavic to Score a Penalty 9/2

Rangers have only won two of their last 8 matches by
more than a single goal
Hibernian +2 Handicap 4/7

ABERDEEN V ST MIRREN
Four of the last six meetings between the sides has
been goalless at Half Time
Half Time Result to be 0-0 7/4

When Scott Vernon scores v St Mirren, Aberdeen win
He scored in both the Dons victories last season
Scott Vernon to Score and Aberdeen to Win 11/5

St Mirren haven’t scored in the Second Half of a match
since their 1-1 draw at Ibrox in October. (8 games ago)
St Mirren to Score NO Second Half Goals 8/13

CELTIC v HEARTS
The last five meetings between these sides have
seen only one team score
No for Both teams to score 4/6

James Forrest has opened the scoring in the last two
meetings at Celtic Park
James Forrest to Score First and Celtic to Win 6/1

Paddy McCourt has netted in the last two matches
against Hearts at home
McCourt to Score Anytime 2/1

Celtic have scored at least 3 goals in three of their
last five matches against Hearts
Celtic to Score 3 or more goals 6/4

Hearts have kept a Clean Sheet in two of their last
four meetings with Celtic. Both were at home but is now
the time for them to shut up shop on the road?
Hearts to keep a Clean Sheet 11/2

DUNFERMLINE v KILMARNOCK
Goals Goals Goals
Three of the last four meetings between these sides
have produced at least 5 goals.
Over 4.5 Goals in Match 11/2

In their last home match Dunfermline fought back
from going behind to rescue a point
Dunfermline to Come from Behind and win or draw 9/2

Apart from the Inverness match when Killie leaked 6 goals
their defence has been pretty solid, having 5 clean sheets
in their last 7 matches
Kilmarnock to keep a Clean Sheet 9/5

INVERNESS v DUNDEE UTD
The last five meetings between these sides in Inverness
has seen all 12 goals scored in the Second Half.
Second Half to be the highest Scoring Half 19/20

With five goals in his last five matches Andrew Shinnie
is the form player for the Highlanders.
Andrew Shinnie to Score Anytime 9/4

Inverness have failed to win 3 of their last 5 matches after
taking a lead.
Dundee Utd to come from behind and win or draw 4/1

ST JOHNSTONE v MOTHERWELL
The last two matches between these sides have finished 3-0.
One win for each side.
Any side to win 3-0 12/1

Dave Mackay has netted in his last two games. Will he make
it 3 in a row against Motherwell
Dave Mackay to Score Anytime 6/1

Motherwell save their best form for when they are away
from home. They have only lost one of their eight games
Motherwell Draw No Bet 21/20

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William Hill Spl Specials 3rd December

December 9, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 2 Hearts, Ally Mccoist, Aluko, Craig Brown, Dean Shiels, Dundee Utd, Fenlon, Gary Hooper, Jim Mcintyre, Kyle Lafferty, Michael Higdon, Neil Lennon, New Years Day, Paulo Sergio, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Stuart Mccall, Terry Butcher, Which Match, William Hill

SPL Specials 3rd December

To Win SPL
Rangers 8/11
Celtic EVS
Motherwell 100/1

Win SPL w/o Old Firm
Motherwell 10/11
Hearts 6/4
St Johnstone 10/1
Dundee Utd 16/1
Kilmarnock 16/1
St Mirren 25/1
Aberdeen 40/1
Hibernian 40/1
Dunfermline 200/1
Inverness 200/1
Each Way 1/3 1-2

To Finish Bottom
Dunfermline 11/8
Inverness 13/8
Aberdeen 8/1
Hibernian 8/1
Kilmarnock 14/1
St Mirren 16/1
Dundee Utd 25/1
St Johnstone 33/1
Hearts
Motherwell
WIN ONLY

SPL Top Goalscorer
Gary Hooper 15/8
Nikica Jelavic 15/8
Anthony Stokes 5/1
Kyle Lafferty 20/1
Dean Shiels 25/1
Francisco Sandaza 25/1
Garry O’Connor 25/1
Jon Daly 25/1
Michael Higdon 25/1
Paul Heffernan 25/1
Others On Request
Each Way 1/4 123

Fourth SPL Manager to Leave
Paulo Sergio 7/2
Peter Houston 7/2
Craig Brown 9/2
Neil Lennon 10/1
Terry Butcher 12/1
Ally McCoist 16/1
Kenny Shiels 16/1
Jim McIntyre 20/1
Danny Lennon 25/1
Pat Fenlon 33/1
Steve Lomas 40/1
Stuart McCall 40/1
No Manager to Leave 7/2
WIN ONLY

Two weeks ago it looked like Rangers title to lose
now Celtic are only 4 points behind and have them
firmly in their sights.
Who will be top of SPL on New Years Day?
Rangers 8/13
Celtic 6/5

Gary Hooper has thrown down the gauntlet to
Anthony Stokes to see who will score
the most this season.
Who will Score the most SPL Goals?
Gary Hooper 4/9
Anthony Stokes 13/8

Sone Aluko had an eventful debut on Sunday
How many SPL goals will Aluko score?
Under 4.5 5/6
Over 4.5 5/6

Who will be Bottom of SPL on Sunday Evening?
Inverness 2/7
Aberdeen 5/1
Dunfermline 11/2
Hibernian 33/1

How many Goals will be Scored in the SPL on Saturday?
Over 8.5 8/11
Under 8.5 EVS

Which side will score the Quickest Goal on Saturday?
Rangers 5/2
St Mirren 9/2
Hearts 5/1
Kilmarnock 5/1
St Johnstone 7/1
Aberdeen 15/2
Inverness 10/1
Dunfermline 16/1

Which match will produce the most goals(excluding Friday)?
Rangers v Dunfermline 2/1
Dundee Utd v Celtic 11/4
Kilmarnock v Aberdeen 4/1
St Mirren v Inverness 4/1
Hearts v St Johnstone 6/1

If any matches postponed above 4 markets void

MATCH SPECIALS
Friday Night Football returns to the SPL as Motherwell
will entertain Hibernian as Pat Fenlon will officially take
charge of the side for the first time.
MOTHERWELL v HIBERNIAN
When these sides meet at Fir Park it usually means loads of
goals some recent results include 2-2, 2-3 and 6-6.
Over 3.5 goals in Match 11/4

Jamie Murphy has scored 4 times in his last 7 games against
Hibernian.
Jamie Murphy to Score Anytime 6/4

LUCK OF THE IRISH
Irishman Richie Towell scored Hibs’ only goal last
weekend at St Johnstone. He will be hoping to hit the
target again to give fellow countryman Pat Fenlon his
first win as Hibs boss.
Towell to Score Anytime and Hibs to win 25/1

HEARTS v ST JOHNSTONE
In five of the last six meetings between these sides
only one team has scored.
NO for Both Teams to Score 8/11

When Hearts score at home they normally do it twice.
Hearts to score exactly two goals 13/5

St Johnstone have only lost once in their last five visits
to Tynecastle winning the three and drawing the other.
St Johnstone Draw No Bet 13/8

KILMARNOCK v ABERDEEN
This fixture doesn’t normally produce many goals but that
could all be about to change as Killie are the Second top
goalscorers at home in the SPL and the Dons have finally
found the way to goal on the road with all 4 of their
goals scored away have came in their last two matches
Over 3.5 goals in match 11/4

Manuel Pascali has netted in Killies last two matches.
He’ll be looking to make it 3 in a row.
Pascali to Score anytime 6/1

Aberdeen scored two late goals last week to rescue
a point at East End Park
Aberdeen to Score 76th Minute – Full Time 11/4

RANGERS v DUNFERMLINE
Games featuring Rangers are not ones you would
like to leave early, there has been a goal in the last 10
minutes scored in of their last 4 matches. Dunfermline
are used to late shows themselves with three goals
coming in the final ten minutes in their last two games
Match Goal 81st Minute – Full Time 21/20

The last two meetings between these sides has seen
Rangers score 4 and 7 goals.
Rangers to Score 4 or more 21/10

Two Americans scored when these sides met in September.
Edu, Bedoya or Bocanegra to Score First 3/1

Kyle Lafferty grabbed a hat-trick last season against the
Pars. Will he or anyone else do it this time?
Kyle Lafferty to Score a Hat-trick 20/1
Nikica Jelavic to Score a Hat-trick 10/1
Any Rangers player to score a Hat-trick 6/1

Sone Aluko only played against Dunfermline once
while at Aberdeen but he managed to find the net
in that match. On his home debut he’ll be looking
to impress.
Sone Aluko to Score from Outside the Box 5/1

Dunfermline have only lost one away match this season
by more than a single goal.
Dunfermline +2 on the handicap 13/10

ST MIRREN v INVERNESS
In 6 of the last 7 meetings between these sides both
teams have scored
YES for Both Teams to Score 5/6

In three of the last four home matches St Mirren have
netted most of their goals in the first half. Scoring two
goals on each occasion
St Mirren to Score exactly 2 goals in First Half 7/1

Inverness have scored the opening goal in the match
on their last three visits to Paisley
Inverness to Score the first goal 7/5

DUNDEE UTD v CELTIC
Both teams have scored in the last 5 meetings
between these sides
YES for Both Teams to Score 8/11

Johnny Russell has scored in the last two matches
against Celtic
Russell to Score Anytime 7/2

Celtic have missed 3 penalties this season
Celtic to Score a Penalty 4/1

Gary Hooper and Anthony Stokes have their own
head to head challenge going on this season about
who will score the most goals
Hooper and Stokes both to Score 11/4

Celtic have scored 9 goals in their last two matches
against Dundee Utd.
Celtic to Score 4 or more goals 13/2

Biram Kayal has went on record as saying Celtic are the
best side in Scotland only for his mistake to cost them
the game against Atletico Madrid
Kayal to be Booked v Dundee Utd 7/4
Kayal to Score against Dundee Utd 7/1

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November 11, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 3 Matches, Aberdeen, Celtic, Dean Shiels, Dundee Utd, Hibs, Inverness, Jambos, Jonathan Hayes, Kyle Lafferty, Lucky This Time, Motherwell, O Connor, Rumours, Scorer, Spl, St Johnstone, St Mirren, William Hill, Win 4

Highest Scoring Match:
5/2 Rangers / Dundee Utd
11/4 Motherwell / Celtic
4/1 Hibernian / Dunfermline
5/1 Kilmarnock / Dunfermline
7/1 St Johnstone / Aberdeen
7/1 St Mirren / Hearts

Highest Scoring Team: 7/2 Rangers; 5/1 Celtic; 5/1 Hibernian; 8/1 Kilmarnock; 9/1 St Johnstone; 10/1 Hearts; 12/1 Aberdeen; 12/1 St Mirren; 14/1 Motherwell; 16/1 Dunfermline; 16/1 Inverness; 20/1 Dundee Utd

Fastest Scoring Team: 4/1 Rangers; 11/2 Celtic; 11/2 Hibernian; 9/1 Hearts; 9/1 Kilmarnock; 9/1 St Johnstone; 10/1 Aberdeen; 10/1 St Mirren; 12/1 Motherwell; 14/1 Dunfermline; 14/1 Inverness; 16/1 Dundee Utd

Hibs vs Dunfermline:

Garry OConnor failed to score in the whole of October. Will he bounce back this week?
OConnor to score anytime: 1/1

Dunfermline came back from being two down when they met Hibs earlier in the season.
Dunfermline to come from behind to win or draw: 11/2

Kilmarnock vs Inverness:

Dean Shiels is on form just now and he was the Killie scorer when these sides met in August.
Shiels to score anytime: 15/8

Jonathan Hayes scored on both his visits to Rugby Park last season. Will he be lucky this time?
Hayes to score anytime: 5/1

Rangers vs Dundee Utd:

Kyle Lafferty has scored in the last 3 matches against United.
Lafferty to score anytime and Rangers to win: 4/5

Three of the last five meetings between these sides have produced at least 4 goals.
Over 3.5 goals in Match: 7/4

With Steven Naismith out for the season, all the focus will be on Nikica Jelavic and Kyle Lafferty.
Jelavic and Lafferty both to score: 29/20

Johnny Russel is the only Dundee Utd player that scored against Rangers last season still at the club.
Russel to score anytime: 11/2

St Mirren vs Hearts:

Kenny McLean was the hero last week when he netted the only goal of the match against St Johnstone.
McLean to score anytime and St Mirren to win: 12/1

The Jambos are in the news again with more rumours of cash problems but can they put them all behind them in Paisley?
Hearts to win to nil: 13/5

Motherwell vs Celtic:

Both sides play attacking football and were sure to see many goals in this match.
4 or more goals in match: 5/2

Keith Lasley can celebrate his Player of the Month award with a goal against Celtic.
Lasley to score anytime: 8/1

Anthony Stokes and Gary Hooper were the heroes in midweek, both scoring against Rennes.
Hooper and Stokes to both score: 4/1

Ki has scored in the last two matches against Motherwell.
Ki to score anytime: 4/1
Ki to score anytime and Celtic to win: 11/2

St Johnstone vs Aberdeen:

Steve Lomas will be looking to get off to a winning start as St Johnstone manager.
St Johnstone to win to nil: 3/1

In the last two midweek games the Dons have played in, they have scored a total of 7 goals.
Aberdeen to score 3 or more goals: 15/2

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…william Hill Spl Weekend Specials…

November 2, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 2 Hearts, Andy Kirk, Dean Shiels, Dundee Utd, Gary Hooper, Jamie Murphy, Joe Crilly, John Daly, John Sutton, Johnny Russell, Michael Higdon, Paul Mcgowan, Richie Foran, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Steven Naismith, Steven Thompson, Tade, Which Match, William Hill

The SPL has been unpredictable to say the least this season and William Hill are looking forward to another weekend of action with the Celtic and Hibs game the 7/4 favourite to be the highest scoring match ahead of Aberdeen/Rangers and Dunfermline/Dundee Utd at 7/2. Hills offer 5/6 that there are 15 or more goals over the course of the league this weekend.

With a number of top vs bottom clashes this weekend there is the opportunity for goals galore this weekend, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scottish Specials

TOTAL GOALS IN SPL THIS WEEKEND
Under 14.5 5/6
Over 14.5 5/6

WHICH MATCH WILL PRODUCE MOST GOALS
Celtic v Hibernian 7/4
Aberdeen v Rangers 7/2
Dunfermline v Dundee Utd 7/2
Hearts v Kilmarnock 7/1
Inverness v Motherwell 7/1
St Johnstone v St Mirren 10/1

EARLY GOALS
Fancy an Early Goal in the match? Then look at the odds
for these players to Score in the First Ten Minutes

Aberdeen
Scott Vernon 40/1
Rory Fallon 45/1

Rangers
Nikica Jelavic 18/1
Steven Naismith 25/1

Celtic
Gary Hooper 10/1
Anthony Stokes 14/1

Hibs
Garry O’Connor 50/1
Leigh Griffiths 60/1

Dunfermline
Andy Kirk 33/1
Liam Buchanan 33/1

Dundee Utd
John Daly 25/1
Johnny Russell 30/1

Hearts
Ryan Stevenson 25/1
John Sutton 25/1

Kilmarnock
Paul Heffernan 33/1
Dean Shiels 45/1

Inverness
Richie Foran 30/1
Gregory Tade 30/1

Motherwell
Michael Higdon 28/1
Jamie Murphy 30/1

St Johnstone
Francesco Sandaza 28/1
Cillian Sheridan 28/1

St Mirren
Steven Thompson 30/1
Paul McGowan 35/1

ABERDEEN V RANGERS
Only 2 of the last 7 meetings between these sides have
seen both teams to Score.
Back NO on the Both Teams to Score Coupon 8/11

Aberdeen have won the last 11 games at home against
Rangers on the 2 goal Handicap
Aberdeen +2 goals 4/7

In Aberdeens last 4 home matches they have scored
a minimum of 2 goals in each.
Aberdeen to Score 2 or more goals 10/3

Rangers have still to concede a goal on their travels
in the SPL this season.
Rangers to Win to Nil 7/4
Rangers to keep a Clean Sheet 4/5

Nikica Jelavic scored in both Rangers’ victories at
Pittodrie last season.
Jelavic to Score Anytime and Rangers to Win 13/10

Steven Naismith and Nikica Jelavic are scoring for fun
this season
Jelavic and Naismith both to Score 10/3

Rangers’ last three victories at Pittodrie have all been by
a single goal
Rangers to Win By exactly 1 goal 23/10

CELTIC V HIBERNIAN
Both sides have scored in the last 6 meetings between
these sides at Celtic Park
Both Teams to Score 11/10

Anthony Stokes loves playing against his former club and
has netted 5 goals in his last 4 matches against Hibs.
Stokes to Score 2 or more 11/4
Stokes to Score and Celtic to win 4/5

James Forrest grabbed two goals against Hibs on Wednesday
Forrest to Score 2 or more 9/2

Celtic were behind at half time before coming back and
winning the match 4-1.
Celtic to Come from behind and win 13/2
Hibs to Lead at HT and not win 12/1

Celtic to Score 4 or more goals 11/5

Hibernian have scored in their last 6 visits to Celtic Park,
in 3 of those matches they managed to score 2.
Hibernian to Score 2 or more goals 9/2

Garry O’Connor has now failed to score in his last 4 matches,
will he bounce back to form today?
O’Connor to Score at Anytime 5/1

Leigh Griffiths scored his first goals since joining Hibs
on loan last weekend.
Griffiths to Score at Anytime 11/2

DUNFERMLINE V DUNDEE UTD
The last three matches between these side have all ended
1-0. Two victories for Dunfermline and one for United.
Any side to win 1-0 11/4

Dunfermline left it late to score the only goal of the match
at Tannadice earlier in season.
Dunfermline Goal 76th Minute – Full Time 11/4

Dundee United have scored in every SPL away match so far
this season
Dundee Utd to Score in Both Halves 21/10

HEARTS V KILMARNOCK
Hearts love the 2-0 scoreline with 6 of their last 8 matches
ending this way.
Any side to win 2-0 9/2

Whenever Hearts have won a match in the SPL they have
done so without conceding a goal.
Hearts to Win to Nil 8/5

Dean Shiels will enjoy playing at Tynecastle and will
no doubt be looking to score as he is a former Hibs player
Shiels to Score Anytime 7/2

INVERNESS V MOTHERWELL
11 of the last 13 meetings between these sides have
produced at least 3 goals in each.
Over 2.5 goals in match 21/20

Gregory Tade has scored in Caleys last 4 home matches
Tade to Score at Anytime 15/8

Motherwell have scored the opening goal in the match
in 5 of the last 7 meetings between the sides
Motherwell to Score the First Goal 10/11

ST JOHNSTONE V ST MIRREN
The last 3 SPL matches between these sides have
ended goalless.
No Goalscorer in match 7/1

Whenever the Perth Saints score its usually Cillian Sheridan
or Francesco Sandaza.
Sheridan or Sandaza to Score First 5/2

Paul McGowan has scored 4 goals in his last 4 SPL matches
McGowan to Score Anytime 11/4

Joe Crilly
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William Hill Weekend Scottish Specials

October 1, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 3 Matches, Aberdeen, Celtic Players, Dundee Utd, Easter Road, Gary Hooper, Handicap Match, Hibs, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Kyle Lafferty, Motherwell, O Connor, Ogs, Punters, Rangers Rangers, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Steven Naismith, William Hill

WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND SCOTTISH SPECIALS

Scottish Specials

WHICH MATCH WILL HAVE MOST GOALS?
Celtic v Inverness 2/1
Dunfermline v Rangers 9/4
Hibernian v Dundee Utd 11/2
Motherwell v Aberdeen 11/2
St Johnstone v Hearts 8/1
St Mirren v Kilmarnock 8/1

HOW MANY GOALS WILL BE SCORED IN SPL THIS WEEKEND?
Over 20 7/2
17 – 20 6/4
Under 17 EVS

There were 3 Own Goals scored in the SPL last weekend
WILL THERE BE AN OWN GOAL SCORED IN THE SPL
THIS WEEKEND?
Yes 11/10
No 4/6

HOW MANY OGs IN THE SPL THIS WEEKEND?
None 4/6
One 15/8
Two 7/1
Three or More 16/1

MATCH SPECIALS
DUNFERMLINE V RANGERS
Rangers have won all 4 SPL away matches without
conceding a goal.
MATCH WINNER
Rangers To Win To Nil 6/4

Dunfermline have scored exactly two goals in their
last 3 matches and also netted twice the last time they
played Rangers.
Dunfermline to Score Exactly Two Goals 11/2

Nikica Jelavic, Kyle Lafferty and Steven Naismith all
scored the last time these sides met. All three of them
also netted last week against Celtic.
Jelavic, Lafferty and Naismith All to Score 11/2

CELTIC v INVERNESS
Both Teams have scored in the last three matches
between these sides.
Both teams To Score EVS

In the last four matches against Inverness 4 Celtic players
have scored 2 or more goals in a match.
Gary Hooper to Score 2 or more 5/2

Inverness have won the 2 goal handicap match against
Celtic on 9 of the last 10 matches.
Inverness +2 goals 5/4

HIBERNIAN v DUNDEE UTD
Garry O’Connor and Jon Daly are both finding some form
this season and are the main strike threats for each side.
O’Connor OR Daly to Score First 12/5

Hibs have taken the lead 3 times this season and
failed to win the match.
Hibs to Lead at Half Time and Not Win 9/1

Dundee Utd haven’t lost in their last 4 visits to
Easter Road.
Dundee Utd Draw No Bet 7/10

MOTHERWELL v ABERDEEN
Both teams are going through a sticky spell just now
and seem to be leaking a few goals. This could be good
news for punters who bet on the Goal Markets.
Over 3.5 Goals 3/1

Motherwell have not lost to Aberdeen in the past
Seven meetings of the sides. Jamie Murphy scored in two
of the matches last season.
Murphy to Score Anytime and Motherwell to win 11/5

Aberdeen have yet to score away from home this season.
Motherwell Clean Sheet 13/10

ST MIRREN v KILMARNOCK
In 6 of the last 9 meetings of the sides at least one of the sides
have scored exactly 2 goals in the match.
Either Side to Score Exactly Two Goals 6/5

Nigel Hasselbaink has scored St Mirrens only home goal
so far this season.
Hasselbaink to Score Anytime 6/4

Paul Heffernan is on fire at present with 8 goals in only 5 starts
for Kilmarnock.
Heffernan to Score 2 or more 8/1

ST JOHNSTONE V HEARTS
Both these sides matches last weekend featured an own goal
MATCH WINNER
An Own Goal to be Scored in the match 8/1

Francisco Sandaza has scored 6 goals in his last 5 matches
Sandaza to Score Anytime 6/4

Hearts have only conceded one goal in their last 5 SPL matches
Hearts to Keep a Clean Sheet 11/8

WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP
The William Hill Scottish Cup kicks off this weekend with the
sponsors, William Hill, becoming the first, and probably only,
bookmaker to put all First Round Ties on a Coupon. All 17 ties
feature clubs from the Scottish Non Leagues who have qualified
through either their membership of the SFA or by winning their
leagues.

WHICH MATCH WILL PRODUCE THE MOST GOALS?
Fort William v Bo’ness Utd 4/1
Culter v Burntisland Shipyard 15/2
Gala Fairydean v Hawick Royal Albert 15/2
Glasgow Uni v Cove Rangers 15/2
Lossiemouth v Auchinleck Talbot 15/2
Forres Mechanics v Irvine Meadow 10/1
Fraserburgh v CS Strollers 14/1
Huntly v Newton Stewart 14/1
Wick Academy v Coldstream 14/1
Nairn v Selkirk 16/1
Wigtown & Bladnoch v Preston Athletic 16/1
Edinburgh City v Brora Rangers 20/1
St Cuthberts Wanderers v Keith 20/1
Dalbeattie Star v Inverurie Loco 22/1
Edinburgh Uni v Whitehill Welfare 25/1
Rothes v Clachnacuddin 25/1
Vale of Leithen v Girvan 25/1
Should 3 or more games be postponed all bets will be void.

Old Firm v The Rest
Old Firm Winner 1/2
Anyone Else Win Cup 6/4

Non SPL Winner 10/1

Non SPL Side in Final 9/2

Old Firm to meet in the Final 7/2

Non League Side to Reach Fifth Round 5/1

Non League Side to Beat an SPL Side 50/1

Which Non League Side will progress Furthest?
Buckie Thistle 7/2
Deveronvale 11/2
Spartans 11/2
Auchinleck Talbot 7/1
Bo’ness United 7/1
Irvine Meadow 7/1
Threave Rovers 10/1
Cove Rangers 12/1
Fraserburgh 12/1
Keith 12/1
Whitehill Welfare 16/1

Which Highland League Cup will Progress Furthest?
Buckie Thistle 9/4
Deveronvale 9/2
Cove Rangers 7/1
Fraserburgh 10/1
Nairn County 10/1
Keith 12/1
Inverurie Loco Works 14/1
Wick Academy 14/1
Forres Mechancics 16/1
Huntly 16/1
Clachnacuddin 20/1
Brora Rangers 25/1
Lossiemouth 25/1
Rothes 25/1
Fort William 50/1

Which East of Scotland Side will Progress Furthest?
Spartans 11/8
Edinburgh City 5/1
Whitehill Welfare 6/1
Preston Athletic 8/1
Edinburgh University 10/1
Civil Service Strollers 12/1
Gala Fairydean 12/1
Vale of Leithen 12/1
Selkirk 16/1
Coldstream 20/1
Hawick Royal Albert 50/1

Which South of Scotland Side will Progress Furthest?
Threave Rovers 4/9
Dalbeattie Star 7/2
Newton Stewart 10/1
St Cuthbert Wanderers 10/1
Wigtown & Bladnoch 10/1

Which Junior Side will Progress Furthest?
Auchinleck Talbot 2/1
Bo’ness United 2/1
Irvine Meadow 2/1
Culter 10/1
Girvan 10/1

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William Hill Scottish Cup: Can Anybody Trump The Old Firm?

September 23, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Brora Rangers, Cup Football, Deveronvale, Dundee Utd, Edinburgh City, Edinburgh University, Football Returns, Forres, Gala Fairydean, Glasgow University, Inverurie, Irvine Meadow, Joe Crilly, Newton Stewart, Scottish Cup, St Cuthbert, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Wigtown, William Hill

Cup football returns to Scotland with the newly sponsored William Hill Scottish Cup and Hills make Celtic and Rangers joint 2/1 favourites to lift the trophy. Hills go 1/2 about either of the Old Firm sides winning the competition, while 6/4 is offered for anybody else to do so. Of course, the Cup is all about the smaller sides and Hills are offering odds on who will be the non-league side to progress the furthest and make Buckie Thistle the 7/2 favourites with Deveronvale and Spartans 11/2.

The Old Firm have won eight of the last 10 Cup Finals and it may be time for one of the others to step up to the plate, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scottish Cup First Round:

1/5 Culter; 7/1 Burntisland Shipyard; 5/1 Draw
23/10 Dalbeattie Star; 4/5 Inverurie Loco Works; 11/4 Draw
8/13 Edinburgh City; 11/4 Brora Rangers; 16/5 Draw
7/4 Edinburgh University; 1/1 Whitehill Welfare; 14/5 Draw
5/1 Forres Mechanics; 1/3 Irvine Meadow; 19/5 Draw
14/1 Fort William; 1/20 Boness United; 17/2 Draw
2/5 Fraserburgh; 9/2 Civil Service Strollers; 10/3 Draw
1/5 Gala Fairydean; 7/1 Hawick Royal Albert; 5/1 Draw
7/1 Glasgow University; 1/5 Cove Rangers; 5/1 Draw
2/5 Huntly; 9/2 Newton Stewart; 10/3 Draw
9/1 Lossiemouth; 1/7 Auchinleck Talbot; 11/2 Draw
1/2 Nairn County; 10/3 Selkirk; 10/3 Draw
11/8 Rothes; 11/8 Clachnacuddin; 5/2 Draw
11/4 St Cuthbert Wanderers; 8/13 Keith; 16/5 Draw
5/4 Vale of Leithen; 6/4 Girvan; 13/5 Draw
2/5 Wick Academy; 9/2 Coldstream; 10/3 Draw
10/3 Wigtown and Bladnoch; 1/2 Preston Athletic; 10/3 Draw

Scottish Cup outright: 2/1 Rangers; 2/1 Celtic; 10/1 Hearts; 12/1 Dundee Utd; 16/1 Aberdeen; 16/1 Motherwell; 16/1 Hibernian; 25/1 Kilmarnock; 25/1 Inverness; 40/1 St Johnstone; 40/1 St Mirren; 50/1 BAR

Scottish Cup Specials:

Old Firm winner: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no

10/1 Non SPL winner

9/2 Non SPL side in the final

7/2 Old Firm to meet in final

5/1 Non league side to reach the fifth round

50/1 Non league side to beat an SPL side

Which non league side will progress furthest: 7/2 Buckie Thistle; 11/2 Deveronvale; 11/2 Spartans; 7/1 Auchinleck Talbot; 7/1 Boness United; 7/1 Irvine Meadow; 10/1 Threave Rovers; 12/1 Cove Rangers; 12/1 Fraserburgh; 12/1 Keith; 16/1 Whitehill Welfare

Which Highland League side will progress furthest: 9/4 Buckie Thistle; 9/2 Deveronvale; 7/1 Cove Rangers; 101 Fraserburgh; 10/1 Nairn County; 12/1 Keith; 14/1 Inverurie Loco Works; 14/1Wick Academy; 16/1 Forres Mechanics; 16/1 Huntly; 20/1 Clachnacuddin; 25/1 Brora Rangers; 25/1 Lossiemouth; 25/1 Rothes; 50/1 Fort William

Which East of Scotland side will progress furthest: 11/8 Spartans; 5/1 Edinburgh City; 6/1 Whitehill Wellfare; 8/1 Preston Athletic; 10/1 Edinburgh University; 12/1 Civil Service Strollers; 12/1 Gala Fairydean; 12/1 Vale of Leithen; 16/1 Selkirk; 20/1 Coldstream; 50/1 Hawick Royal Albert

Which South of Scotland side will Progress furthest: 4/9 Threave Rovers; 7/2 Dalbeatie Star; 10/1 Newton Stewart; 10/1 St Cuthbert Wanderers; 10/1 Wigtown and Bladnoch

Which Junior side will progress furthest: 2/1 Auchlineck Talbot; 2/1 Boness United; 2/1 Irvine Meadow; 10/1 Culter; 10/1 Girvan

Joe Crilly
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