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Pearces old Boys Could Feature In Future If He Gets Permanent Role

March 6, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ashley Cole, Daniel Sturridge, England Cap, England Captain, Euro 2012, First Game, Frank Lampard, Glen Johnson, James Milner, Joe Hart, Latter Stages, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Scott Parker, Steven Gerrard, Stewart Downing, Stuart Pearce, Touchline, Welbeck, William Hill

Stuart Pearce allowed Stewart Downing to take the Press Conference for England today and William Hill make the Liverpool winger 33/1 to be Englands captain for their first Euro 2012 game (the same price as Rio Ferdinand). James Milner holds the record for most under 21 appearances, many of which were under Pearce and he is 14/1 to be given the captains armband for the France game. Steven Gerrard is the 10/11 favourite although there is a suggestion that should Pearce be in charge at the Euros, he will turn to a number of his U21 stalwarts. Micah Richards is 5/2 to start Englands first game of the tournament, with Kyle Walker 7/4, Danny Welbeck 4/6 and Daniel Sturridge 8/11.

Pearce knows a lot of these players from his U21 days and he certainly would not have called them up if he thought they would not be up to task, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Frazier Campbell has impressed since returning to action following a year on the touchline and he could mark his miraculous return to form with an England cap. William Hill make him 1/4 to make any form of appearance on Wednesday (11/4 to remain unused).

The match against Holland will be a good test for England against a side who must be confident of reaching the latter stages of the Euros and Hills are offering 12/1 that they meet in the tournament and England qualify.

England Captain for Euro 2012 game vs France: 10/11 Steven Gerrard; 7/4 Scott Parker; 11/2 Joe Hart; 10/1 Frank Lampard; 14/1 Gareth Barry; 14/1 James Milner; 20/1 Ashley Cole; 33/1 Rio Ferdinand; 33/1 Stewart Downing

England vs Holland goal scorer match bet: 10/3 Daniel Sturridge; 10/3 Danny Welbeck; 4/7 tie
*both must start or bets void

Frazier Campbell to make his debut: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no
*Debut counts as minutes played, even as a substitute

To start for England vs France at Euro 2012:

Micah Richards: 5/2 yes; 2/7 no
Glen Johnson: 8/11 yes; 1/1 no
Danny Welbeck: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no
Daniel Sturridge: 8/11 yes; 1/1 no
Kyle Walker: 7/4 yes; 2/5 no

Next permanent England manager: 4/9 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 7/1 Pep Guardiola; 11/1 Guus Hiddink; 12/1 BAR

FA Trophy: Luton Favs As They Draw Bogey Team

Despite drawing bogey side, York, Luton are the 6/4 favourites to win the FA Trophy, with William Hill making York and Newport 9/4 shots with Wealdstone 8/1 outsiders. Hills think that the final will be contested by Luton and Newport County, offering odds of 5/4 that these two line up at Wembley on the 20th May.

FA Trophy Winner: 6/4 Luton; 9/4 York; 9/4 Newport; 8/1 Wealdstone

FA Trophy Nominate the finalist: 5/4 Luton/Newport County; 13/8 York/Newport County; 5/1 Luton/Wealdstone; 6/1 York/Wealdstone

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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William Hill Premier League Specials

January 25, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Arsenal, Carlos Tevez, Drogba, Flashpoint, Graham Sharpe, Gunners, Intention, Loans, Lord Of The Rings, Odds, Premier League, Roberto Mancini, Saga, Signs, Spokesman, Stamford Bridge, Touchline, Twitter, Wenger, William Hill

****WILLIAM HILL PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIALS****

ARSENIL?
WITH Arsene Wenger insisting he has no intention of signing new players during the transfer window William Hill are odds-on that he will abide by that – ‘We can see Arsene sticking to his, er, Gunners’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Arsenal January signings:
None8/11
Exactly one13/8
Exactly two9/2
Three or more12/1
*Loans count

ROBERTGO MANCINI
WITH Roberto Mancini coming in for criticism for flourishing phantom cards, William Hill offer 5/1 that he will be dismissed (1/9 he will not) from the touchline during a Premier League match this season. ‘Robert’s arm-waving has attracted attention and could lead to a flashpoint if he continues with it’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

TEVEZ 3/1 TO STILL BE AT CITY WHEN WINDOW CLOSES
PSG are Even money favourites to sign Carlos Tevez during transfer window with Hills who offer 3/1 that the controverisal Argentinian will still be at City then. ‘This saga has been rumbling on for nearly as long as the Lord of the Rings – but isn’t as easy to follow’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

TEVEZ CLUB AFTER JAN TRANSFER WINDOW:
PSG1/1
INTER MILAN5/2
AC MILAN6/1
MAN CITY3/1

**OTHERS ON REQUEST

DROGBA OFF?
WILLIAM HILL are odds on that Drogba will no longer be a Chelsea player at the start of next season, offering 2/5 that he has departed, 7/4 that he is till there. ‘The signs are that he is on his way out of Stamford Bridge’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Further information……graham sharpe…..07803233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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Will Becks Be England Gaffer Or England Gaffe?

August 6, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Appearance, David Beckham, England Manager, Fabio Capello, Foray, Gaffe, Gaffer, Greenside, Joe Crilly, London 2012, London N22, Match, Spokesman, Team Gb, Teeth, Three Lions, Toes, Touchline, William Hill, Williamhill

David Beckham brushed aside questions about him becoming England manager in the future, but William Hill think that he may well dip his toes into the managerial pond at some point in the future. Beckham is 20/1 to take over from Fabio Capello although Hills go Even money that Beckhams first managerial foray takes place in the USA. Hills go 2/1 that he can be seen striding the touchline in England.

Beckham was an incredibly popular player and the chances are that he would prove a popular choice as England manager, although he may have to cut his teeth at a lower level before getting the big job, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

It would appear that management may be the way forward for Becks with Hills offering 11/2 that he ever starts another game for England and 9/4 that he makes an appearance at any point for the Three Lions, although 2/1 is available for him to start a match for Team GB at London 2012.

Beckham First Managerial Country (as manager or assistant): 1/1 USA; 2/1 England; 5/2 Any other; 25/1 Spain; 25/1 Italy; 7/4 not to manage before 2020

Start a competitive England match again: 11/2 yes; 1/10 no

Feature for England at any point again in the future: 9/4 yes; 1/3 no

Team GB Manager at London 2012: 16/1

Start a match for Team GB at London 2012: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no

Team GB Captain at London 2012: 2/1

When will Beckham retire from playing football: 16/1 2011; 9/4 2012; 7/4 2013; 1/1 2014+

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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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You Bet: What Will Diego Mad-adona Do At The World Cup?

June 15, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Adona, Argentine Capital, Beard, Beardo, Bookies, Colourful Character, Controversy, Cuban Cigar, Diego Armando Maradona, Diego Maradona, Fb, Fifa, Fist Fight, Genius, Group Stage, Hand Of God, Stranger, Time In South Africa, Touchline, William Hill, World Cup

Argentina manager, Diego Armando Maradona is without doubt the most colourful character at this years World Cup in South Africa.

From the hand of god to his drug fuelled lifestyle, Maradona has courted controversy throughout his career, and William Hill believe his footballing faux-pas will continue at this years World Cup.

The bookies have created a list of Mad-adona World Cup specials including odds of 6-1 for him to be sent off during a World Cup match, and 25-1 for him to be arrested during his time in South Africa.

The flawed genius has also promised to run through the streets Buenos Aires naked if Argentina win the World Cup. Hills think anything is possible when it comes the man nicknamed Pelusa (the dishevelled one), and they are offering odds of just 10-1 for him to shed his clothes on his return to the Argentine capital.

The betting firm have also opened a market on whether or not hell keep his God like beard for duration of Argentinas matches in the group stage. They are offering odds of 1-5 he keeps the beard, and 10-3 he shaves it off.

William Hills spokesman Tony Kenny said Maradona is no stranger to controversy on and off the pitch, and hes likely to do anything at this years World Cup.

William Hill – Maradona Specials
6-1 Diego Maradona to be sent off during a World Cup match
10-1 Diego Maradona to run through the streets of Buenos Aires naked after Argentina win the World Cup
20-1 Diego Maradona to assault a member of the media during the World Cup
20-1 Diego Maradona to get in a fist fight with one of his own players during the World Cup (Does not include play fighting)
25-1 Diego Maradona to resign as Argentina coach while they are still in the World Cup
25-1 Diego Maradona to be arrested for any reason during the World Cup
50-1 Diego Maradona to be banned by FIFA for smoking a Cuban cigar on the touchline

What a Beardo!
Will Diego Maradona shave his god beard off before the end of the World Cup Group Stages? 1-5 No, 10-3 Yes

Latest World Cup Odds: 4-1 Spain, 9-2 Brazil, 13-2 Argentina, 8-1 England, 10-1 Holland, 14-1 Germany, 16-1 Italy, 20-1 France, 25-1 Portugal, 50-1 Ivory Coast, 66-1 Serbia, 80-1 Mexico/USA/Chile, 100-1 Cameroon/Paraguay/Uruguay, 125-1 Ghana, 150-1 Nigeria/South Africa/Australia/Denmark, 200-1 Greece, 250-1 Switzerland/South Korea, 300-1 Slovakia; 400-1 Japan/Slovenia; 500-1 Algeria; 1000-1 Honduras, 2000-1 New Zealand/North Korea.

For more details please contact
gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk or tkenny@williamhill.ie