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High Rollers Bank On Italy And Spain To Get Them Out Of Euro Bother

June 17, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bet, Bets, Bookie, Croatia, Draws, Euro 2012, Favourites, Footy, High Rollers, Ireland Group, Joe Crilly, Liabilities, Punters, Rep Of Ireland, Rivals, Spokesman, Vincente Del Bosque, William Hill, Williamhill, Yellow Card

It is one nil to the bookie at Euro 2012 so far but William Hill are fearing their first real hammering of the tournament on Thursday. With a number of draws in high profile games so far, the punters are looking to hot favourites Spain and Italy to thump their Group C rivals, Ireland and Croatia. Over 90% of all bets on the Ireland/Spain game have been for Vincente Del Bosques men (1/4) while Italy (6/5) have been received almost 70% of all bets in their match against Croatia. The double pays 7/4 and is expected to be well backed.

The two sides have been extremely well backed and by tomorrow, either side could represent seven figure liabilities by the time the games kick off, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. These are two European bankers that our punters are putting faith in and we could need a bail out should they do the double.

Group C Prices:
6/5 Italy; 12/5 Croatia; 11/5 draw
1/4 Spain; 11/1 Rep of Ireland; 9/2 draw

Group C winner: 5/6 Spain; 11/4 Croatia; 11/4 Italy; 40/1 Rep of Ireland

Group C to qualify (not to): 1/5 Spain (10/3); 8/13 Italy (6/5); 8/11 Croatia (1/1); 9/1 Ireland (1/20)

What will happen to Balotelli first vs Croatia: 5/2 finish the match; 5/2 receive a yellow card; 20/1 receive a straight red card; 4/1 Score; 4/6 subbed

Balotelli match bet vs Croatia: 5/4 Cards; 5/2 goals; 13/10 tie

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Money On Mcglynn To Be New Hearts Boss

June 16, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments B Reid, Bets, Butcher, Calderwood, Hartley 7, Hot Seat, Information Mark, Jeffries, John Mcglynn, Jose Couceiro, Locke, Mccall, Myoung, New Hearts, Outsider, Paul Hartley, Raith Rovers, Watch This Space, Weir, William Hill

John McGlynn has been backed by William Hill punters to take up the vacant managers role at Tynecastle.

The Raith Rovers boss is 7/1 to take the post but ex Lokomotiv Moscow boss Jose Couceiro is still the favourite for the Hearts hot seat at 11/10. 40% of bets on the market have been placed on McGlynn.

McGlynn has done a solid job at Raith Rovers leading punters to believe that it could be time for a step up. He is somewhat of an outsider with Couceiro heading the market and ex players Paul Hartley and Stephen Pressley close to him. It is a case of watch this space, said Hills spokesman Mark Young.

Next Hearts Manager: 11/10 J Couceiro, 5/1 S Pressley, 11/2 G Locke, 6/1 C Cameron, 6/1 P Hartley, 7/1 J McGlynn, 10/1 B Davies, 12/1 T Butcher, 14/1 J Jeffries, 16/1 J Robertson, 16/1 L Clark, 16/1 S McCall, 16/1 D Weir, 20/1 D Gvildys, 20/1 E Riabovas, 20/1 R Zutautas, 20/1 S Clarke, 25/1 J Calderwood, 25/1 D Adams, 33/1 A McCleish, 40/1 B Reid.

Further Information
Mark Young
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Email: myoung@williamhill.co.uk

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Redknapp Stays At Spurs For Now But Moyes Waiting In The Wings

June 16, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Al Ahly, Alan Curbishley, Alan Pardew, Capello, David Moyes, Footy, Frontrunner, Gus Poyet, Joe Crilly, Jurgen Klinsman, Man City, Man Utd, Marco Van Basten, New Contract, Rafa Benitez, Roberto Martinez, Villas Boas, Waiting In The Wings, William Hill, Williamhill

The twittersphere was awash with rumours of Harry Redknapp quitting Spurs rumours that were quickly silenced by the man himself, but what if they were true? William Hill have made David Moyes the 5/4 favourite to become the next permanent Spurs boss with Roberto Martinez 4/1 second favourite. Harry is 4/1 for his next job to be an international one, although on the back of reported rumours last summer of interest from the Middle East, Al Ahly are 6/1 to be his next destination.

Redknapp moved quickly to quash the rumours that he was on his way but there are still talks ongoing about his new contract and should he leave the club any time soon, it looks like Moyes is the frontrunner to replace him, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Harry Redknapps Next Club?
International team 4/1
Al-Ahly 6/1
Chelsea 6/1
Everton 7/1
Swansea 8/1
Man Utd 10/1
Newcastle 10/1
Arsenal 14/1
Liverpool 16/1
Man City 16/1

Next Spurs Boss
David Moyes 5/4
Roberto Martinez 4/1
Jurgen Klinsman 10/1
Andre Villas-Boas 12/1
Rafa Benitez 14/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Gus Poyet 16/1
Alan Pardew 20/1
Marco Van Basten 20/1
Alan Curbishley 33/1

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Euros Latest: Shevchenko 10/1 For Golden Boot

June 15, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Andriy Shevchenko, Antonio Di Natale, Czech Republic, Footy, Golden Boot, Group Stages, Holland, Joe Crilly, Karim Benzema, Mario Gomez, National Hero, Republic Of Ireland, Roy Hodgson, Spokesman, Three Games, Three Lions, Tournament Winner, William Hill, Williamhill, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Euro co-hosts, Ukraine went top of Group D after an Andriy Shevchenko brace and William Hill make them 4/6 to qualify from the group and 4/1 to win it. Shevchenko is 10/1 to bag the golden boot.

Shevchenko is a national hero in the Ukraine and even more so now, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Just imagine what it would be like if he ended the tournament with the golden boot.

England drew with France and given the way in which the Three Lions have set up in Roy Hodgsons first three games, they could all be tight affairs and they are 14/1 to remain unbeaten but to go out at the group stages.

14/1 England to go unbeaten but fail to qualify

Group D winner: 6/4 France; 7/4 England; 4/1 Ukraine; 11/2 Sweden

Golden boot: 5/1 Mario Gomez; 8/1 Alan Dzagoev; 10/1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic; 10/1 Andriy Shevhenko; 12/1 Karim Benzema; 14/1 Antonio Di Natale; 14/1 Mario Mandzukic; 16/1 BAR

Tournament winner: 5/2 Germany; 3/1 Spain; 9/1 France; 10/1 Italy; 12/1 Holland; 12/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 20/1 Portugal; 25/1 Croatia; 401Ukraine; 40/1 Denmark; 50/1 Poland; 100/1 Czech Republic; 100/1 Sweden; 100/1 Greece; 250/1 Republic of Ireland

To qualify from the group (not to): 4/9 France (13/8) ; 8/15 England (11/8); 4/6 Ukraine (11/10); 9/2 Sweden (1/8)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Rdm To Be Given A Chelsea Chance But Gaurdiola Could Be In To Pep Things Up

June 15, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Axe, Barca, Bets, Boss, Footy, Helm, Injustice, Joe Crilly, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Di Matteo, Roman Abramovich, Second Half, Spaniard, Spokesman, Stamford Bridge, Tycoon, Whip, Wholesale Changes, William Hill, Williamhill

It has been widely suggested that Roberto Di Matteo will be given the Chelsea job after his incredible work in the second half of the season. William Hill offer 11/10 that the Italian is no longer boss on the first day of the 2013/14 season.

Di Matteo came in last season and performed admirably and it would be somewhat of an injustice if he was not given a fair crack of the whip, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Abramovichs axe, however, is never far from the necks of his managers and if RDM slips up in the shadow of Guardiola, wholesale changes could be afoot.

As Pep Guardiola stepped down at Barcelona, Roman Abramovichs eyes must have lit up, but with the Spaniard claiming that he wanted a year away from the game, the Chelsea tycoon could not bag his man. William Hill are, however, offering 6/1 that by the time the 2013/14 season rolls round, the former Barca boss is sat at the helm at Stamford Bridge.

Roberto Di Matteo to be manager at the start of the 2013/14 season: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no

6/1 Pep Guardiola to be Chesea manager at the start of the 2013/14 season

*both bets only count should Roberto Di Matteo be named as next permanent Chelsea manager

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
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Misfiring Torres 1/6 To Fail To Score At Euros

June 14, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Euro 2012, Euros, Fernando Torres, Footy, Goals, Group Game, Ireland, Italy, Joe Crilly, Next Game, Score, Spain, Spokesman, Trophy, William Hill, Williamhill

Spain were somewhat upset by Italy in their opening group game of the Euros although the ain talking point continues to be the ever declining form of Fernando Torres. William Hill offer 7/4 that he gets no more minutes during the tournament. He is 1/6 to score no goals at the Euros and 2/7 to fail to start the next game for Spain.

Four years ago, as Spain won this trophy, Torres could do no wrong, now, however, it seems as though the golden boy has well and truly fallen from grace and it may not be just goals that he is struggling for but minutes as well, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Fernando Torres:

To play again at Euro 2012: 2/5 yes; 7/4 no
*starts and substitutions count

Will Torres score at Euros: 1/6 no; 7/2 yes

Start Spains game against Ireland: 2/7 no; 5/2 yes

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
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Spain Second Favs For Tournament As Irish Hopes Dealt Blow

June 14, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Boys In Green, Czech Republic, Denmark, Euro 2012, Favs, Footy, Greece, Holland, Joe Crilly, Knockout Stages, Poland, Portugal, Rep Of Ireland, Republic Of Ireland, Russia, Spain, Spokesman, Uphill Challenge, William Hill, Williamhill

Croatia sit atop Group C after defeating Republic of Ireland but despite their draw today, Spain and Italy remain favourites to make it through to the knockout stages. William Hill make Spain 1/5 to go through and 3/1 second favourites to win the tournament. Ireland, however, are 9/1 to qualify from their group and a huge 100/1 to win the tournament.

Given how difficult Irelands group is, this was a game where the boys in green needed to get something, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Unfortunately that was not the case and they now face even more of an uphill challenge.

Euro 2012 winner: 5/2 Germany; 3/1 Spain; 8/1 France; 10/1 Italy; 12/1 Holland; 12/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 20/1 Croatia; 20/1 Portugal; 33/1 Denmark; 40/1 Poland; 501 Ukraine; 66/1 Sweden; 100/1 Rep of Ireland; 100/1 Czech Republic; 100/1 Greece

Group C:

Qualify (not to): 1/5 Spain (10/3); 8/13 Italy (6/5); 8/11 Croatia (1/1); 9/1 Rep of Ireland (1/20)

Winner: 5/6 Spain; 11/4 Croatia; 11/4 Italy; 40/1 Rep of Ireland

Joe Crilly
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Group A Starting To Take Shape…home Side Should Squeak Through

June 14, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Czech Republic, Friday Night, Goal Scorer, Golden Boot, Group Leaders, Kerzhakov, Lafata, Mario Gomez, Match, Mixed Emotions, R Lewandowski, Republic Group, Salpingidis, Samaras, Sobiech, Spokesman, Squeak, Take The Lead, William Hill, Yellow Card

Poland struggled to a draw against Greece in their first match despite being much fancied but William Hill think that they will still get though the group, offering 10/11 that they do so. They will have to try to get a result against group leaders Russia to do so and Hills make them 11/5 to win and the same price to get a draw.

The game was notable for the fact that two players were sent off and Hills offer 11/2 that Greece get a yellow card in their match against the Czech Republic. Greece had the chance to take the lead against Poland but missed a penalty and Hills offer 14/1 that the match sees another penalty awarded and missed.

The home faithful will have watched Polands game with mixed emotions given the fact that the first half went so well for them but the second half was disastrous, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. They did not lose, however, so remain in a strong position to qualify.

Russias Alan Dzagoev currently leads the goalscoring charts at the Euros and he is 10/1 to win the golden boot at the tournament only behind Mario Gomez at 5/1.

Russias outright odds tumbled after their 4-1 victory on Friday night and are now 12/1 for glory in Poland and Ukraine.

Result: 13/10 Czech Republic, 21/10 Greece, 23/10 Draw

First Goal Scorer: 7/1 M Baros, 7/1 T Gekas, 8/1 D Lafata, 8/1 T Necid, 9/1 N Liberopoulos, 9/1 D Salpingidis, 9/1 T Pekhart, 10/1 G Samaras, 10/1 K Mitroglou, 10/1 J Rezek.

Anytime Goal Scorer: 7/4 M Baros, 15/8 T Gekas, 2/1 D Lafata, 9/4 T Necid, 9/4 K Mitroglou, 9/4 N Liberpoulos, 10/3 T Pekhart, 11/4 G Samaras, 11/4 D Salpingidis, 7/2 J Rezek.

Result: 13/10 Russia, 11/5 Draw, 11/5 Poland

First Goal Scorer: 6/1 R Pavlyuchenko, 6/1 A Kerzhakov, 6/1 R Lewandowski, 7/1 A Dzagoev, 8/1 P Pogrebnyak, 9/1 A Arshavin, 9/1 P Brozek, 9/1 A Sobiech, 11/1 J Blaszczykowski.

Group A Winner: 2/7 Russia, 5/1 Poland, 8/1 Greece, 20/1 Czech Republic.

Group A Qualification: 1/16 Russia, 10/11 Poland, 13/8 Greece, 9/4 Czech Republic.

Group A Not to Qualify: 1/3 Czech Republic, 4/9 Greece, 10/11 Poland, 7/1 Russia.

Greece to be shown a Red Card: 11/2

A Red Card to be shown in 90 minutes: 11/4

Greece to come from behind and draw: 15/2.

A penalty to be awarded and missed: 14/1

Euros top goalscorer: 5/1 Mario Gomez; 10/1 Karim Benzema; 10/1 Alan Dzagoev; 12/1 Mario Mandzukic; 16/1 Antonio Di Natale; 16/1 Robin van Persie; 16/1 Nickica Jelavic; 16/1 Robert Lewandowski; 20/1 Cesc Fabregas; 20/1 Roman Pavlyuchenko; 20/1 Cristiano ROnaldo; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Bookies Breathe Sigh Of Relief As England And France Draw

June 14, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bets, Bookies, England Players, England Xi, Figure Sum, Footy, Game, Joe Crilly, Match, Referee, Rizzoli, Roy Hodgson, Sigh Of Relief, Spokesman, Sweden, Time France, Top Notch, Ukraine, William Hill, Williamhill

After a hard fought draw, William Hill were breathing a sigh of relief. As the game kicked off, 47% of all bets had been for Roy Hodgsons men, with 39% of all bets being placed on France.

We offered an industry top price of 5/2 about England, which punters were desperate to get on, while at the same time, France were also well backed by our more pragmatic punters. If we had seen a win for either side, we would have been paying out a seven figure sum, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

There were some top notch performances from the England players against France and William Hill are offering 7/4 that all eleven of tonights starting XI start vs Sweden with 11/8 offered for ten.

Danny Welbeck lead the line very well against France and he is 1/3 to start the match against Sweden and 6/5 to start the match against Ukraine. One person who did not impress, however, was the referee and Nicola Rizzoli is 16/1 from 7/1 to officiate in the Final.

Niccola Rizzoli to Officiate the Final: 16/1

How many of England XI to start v Sweden
11 7/4
10 11/8
9 or less 2/1

Welbeck to start v Sweden
Yes 1/3
No 9/4

Welbeck to start v Ukraine
Yes 6/5
No 8/13

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Spanish Referee On Drift For Final After Horror Show

June 13, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Carballo, Cards, Carlos Velasco, Challenges, Change Of Heart, Drift, Footy, Game, Horror Show, Joe Crilly, Referee, Spaniard, Spanish, Spokesman, Uefa, Unfathomable Depths, William Hill, Williamhill

Carlos Velasco Carballo will have been riding high when told he would be officiating the opening game of the Euros but William Hill think he will have plummeted to unfathomable depths following the dubious red card he handed out and the potential penalty he turned down. He has drifted from 12/1 to 16/1 to officiate the final.

After 10 minutes, the Spaniard was doing well, allowing the play to flow, but then suddenly, he had a change of heart and decided that he was going to start showing cards for the most innocuous of challenges, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. His performance will not go down well with the UEFA bigwigs.

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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