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Holt To Join Lambert At Villa Park?

June 10, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alex Mcleish, Aston Villa, Cohorts, Culverhouse, Curbishley, Footy, Gus Poyet, Joe Crilly, Macky, Malky Mackay, Mick Mccarthy, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Paul Lambert, Roberto Martinez, Sam Allardyce, Tim Sherwood, Villa Park, West Ham, William Hill, Williamhill

Grant Holt looks even more certain to be leaving Norwich after West Ham made an offer for him and William Hill make him 4/7 to join Sam Allardyces side, 11/8 to join former manager, Paul Lambert at Aston Villa and 9/1 to stay at Carrow Road. With Aston Villa now having confirmed Lambert as their manager and given the Villains recent propensity to only keep their managers for the one season, Hills are offering 5/2 that the former Norwich man is not in charge on the first day of the 2013/14 season. Lambert is 1/9 to take Villa to a higher position than their 16th position that they finished under Alex McLeish.

Lambert is a fantastic manager and we fully expect him to lead Villa up the table next year, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. He did have some good players at his disposal at Carrow Road and he could be joined by one of his old cohorts at Villa Park should West Ham not bag Grant Holt.

Hills make Chris Hughton the 5/4 favourite to replace Lambert, with Malky Macky 7/4 and Steve Bruce 3/1.

Who will Grant Holt be playing for at the start of the 2012/13 Premier League season: 4/7 West Ham; 11/8 Aston Villa; 9/1 Norwich; 12/1 Sunderland; 16/1 Everton; 20/1 Tottenham; 25/1 Stoke; 33/1 Newcastle; 33/1 Fulham; 40/1 Liverpool

Paul Lambert to still be at Villa on the start of the 2013/14 season: 2/7 yes; 5/2 no

Aston Villa to finish higher than 2011/12 season: 1/9 Higher than 16th; 5/1 lower than 16th; 9/1 Finish 16th

Next permanent Norwich manager: 5/4 Chris Hughton; 7/4 Malky Mackay; 3/1 Steve Bruce; 6/1 Lee Clark; 6/1 Tim Sherwood; 10/1 Ian Culverhouse; 12/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 14/1 Gus Poyet; 14/1 Ala Curbishley; 14/1Gianfranco Zola; 14/1 Ian Holloway; 16/1 Roberto Martinez; 16/1 Mick McCarthy; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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Kelly To Replace Cahill…but He Will Not Replace Him In Starting Xi

June 10, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Appearance, Belgium, England Squad, Footy, France Ukraine, Gary Cahill, Group Games, Group Stages, Joe Crilly, Martin Kelly, Money, Roy Hodgson, Spokesman, Sweden, Three Lions, William Hill, Williamhill, Woes

Gary Cahill has been withdrawn from the England squad to add to Roy Hodgsons woes and his replacement, Martin Kelly, is 1/3 with William Hill to see no action during the Three Lions three group games (9/4 to make any kind of appearance vs France, Ukraine or Sweden). Cahills injury means that a maximum of 10 of Saturdays XI vs Belgium will be able to start against France and Hills offer 7/1 that all ten of those take their places next week. The most likely, however, is eight of the players to start at 8/11 with nine at Even money.

Cahill will be a big loss considering the fact that it looked like he was going to be starting alongside Terry and now it looks like Lescott will have to step up to the plate, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

How any of Englands starting XI vs Belgium will start against France: 25/1 seven or fewer; 8/11 eight; 1/1 nine; 7/1 ten

Martin Kelly to make any kind of appearance during Englands group stages: 9/4 yes; 1/3 no

Joe Crilly
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You Bet Giggs And Beckham Will Be Rolling Back The Years This Summer

June 10, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Brazil, Chris Brunt, Craig Bellamy, David Beckham, Footy, Gold Medals, Joe Cole, Joe Crilly, Man Squad, Olympian Effort, Olympic Squad, S Sports, South Korea, Spokesman, Sports Personality, Steven Fletcher, Stuart Pearce, Team Gb, William Hill, Williamhill

Craig Bellamy has let slip that he is reportedly one of the over 23 players who is being included in Stuart Pearces Team GB side. William Hill are now speculating who the others will be, making David Beckham and Ryan Giggs the two favourites. Beckham, who was so instrumental in getting the Games to London, is 1/6 to be included in the 18 man squad while Giggs is 4/7. Other names believed to be under consideration are Joe Cole (9/4), Steven Fletcher (6/1) and Chris Brunt (4/1).

With a combined age of 75, it will take an Olympian effort for Giggs and Beckham to play every minute of every game in London this summer, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. But you dont win gold medals with just effort and there is no doubting that the pair could well make the difference in London.

Craig Bellamy is 100/1 to win this years Sports Personality of the Year.

To be in the GB Olympic squad:

Beckham: 1/6 yes; 7/2 no
Giggs: 4/7 yes; 5/4 no
Joe Cole: 9/4 yes; 1/3 no
Fletcher: 6/1 yes; 1/12 no
Brunt: 4/1 yes; 1/7 no

Mens Football winner: 15/8 Brazil; 9/4 Spain; 6/1 GB; 6/1 Switzerland; 8/1 Uruguay; 12/1 Mexico; 40/1 Japan; 40/1 South Korea; 50/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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Lambert And Holt Set To Bolt…eden Hazardous Against New Teammates

June 9, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Aston Villa, Cahill, Canaries, Club 13, Culverhouse, Fulham, Gianfranco Zola, Gus Poyet, Joe Crilly, Left Foot, Liverpool Everton, Mackay, Meteoric Rise, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Paul Lambert, Tim Sherwood, Wembley, West Ham, William Hill

Paul Lambert looks set to leave Norwich and William Hill offer 5/4 that Chris Hughton gets the job, while Malky Mackay is 7/4 with Steve Bruce 3/1. Grant Holt looks like he could be another person heading for the exit door at Carrow Road and Hills make Sunderland the 13/8 favourites to attract the powerful forward with Aston Villa 15/8. Hills have cut the price of Norwich being relegated, given the current turmoil, from 7/4 to 13/8.

Holt and Lambert were instrumental in the meteoric rise for Norwich in recent times and their departures could catalyse a downturn in fortunes for the Canaries, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

England take on Belgium at Wembley on Saturday where Eden Hazard will be showcasing his talents on UK soil and Hills offer 6/1 that he outscores his new Chelsea teammates (Cole Cahill and Terry) during the game.

Andy Carroll had a brilliant opportunity to add to his single goal for England against Norway and Hills are now betting on how the Liverpool targetman will find the net. 4/5 favourite is that he bags a goal with his left foot and 6/4 he does so with a header. Carroll is 7/2 to open the scoring against Belgium and 10/11 to score anytime during the match.

Next Norwich manager: 5/4 Chris Hughton; 7/4 Malky Mackay; 3/1 Steve Bruce; 6/1 Tim Sherwood; 10/1 Lee Clark; 10/1 Ian Culverhouse; 12/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 14/1 Gus Poyet; 14/1 Alan Curbishley; 14/1 Gianfranco Zola; 14/1 Ian Holloway; 16/1 BAR

Grant Holt next club: 13/8 Sunderland; 15/8 Aston Villa; 7/1 West Ham; 12/1 Everton; 16/1 Newcastle; 16/1 Stoke; 16/1 Swansea; 20/1 Tottenham; 20/1 Fulham; 33/1 Liverpool

Eden Hazard vs Terry, Cahill and Cole (goals): 6/1 Hazard; 9/2 Terry, Cahill, Cole; 1/4 Tie
*All four players must start the match or bets void

Tale of two cities: City and United players vs Everton and Liverpool players (goals vs Belgium): 5/6 City & United; 5/6 Liverpool & Everton

How will Andy Carroll score his next England goal: 4/5 left foot shot (not inc Penalty or Free kick); 6/4 Header; 2/1 Right foot shot (not including Penalty or free kick); 12/1 Penalty; 25/1 Free Kick

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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England 200/1 To Win Euros Without Conceding

June 9, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Denmark England, England Side, England Tournament, Euro 2012, Gerrard, Graham Sharpe, Group Stage, Jermain Defoe, Odds, Penalty Shoot Outs, Rooney, Roy Hodgson, Spokesman, Stirrings, Top Scorer, Twitter, Walcott, Welbeck, William Hill

ENGLAND 200/1 TO WIN EUROS – WITHOUT CONCEDING A GOAL!

AFTER offering England at 16/1 to win the Euro 2012 tournament , William Hill have slashed their odds to 10/1 following their win over Belgium. ‘The first stirrings of the punting public getting behind Roy Hodgson have appeared and we acquired a potential payout of some £250,000 on England at 16/1, so shortened their odds to 10/1’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Following the 1-0 victory, Roy Hodgson has yet to see his England side concede and Hills are offering 10/1 that they do not concede at all in the Group stage, and 200/1 that they win the tournament without conceding a single goal. (Penalty shoot-outs excluded).
Danny Welbeck scored with a stunning finish and Hills make him 4/6 to start the opening goal v France, and 6/1 joint favourite to end the tournament as England top scorer.

WILLIAM HILL…TO WIN EURO 2012……11/4 Spain; 3/1 Germany; 13/2 Holland; 10/1 England; France; 14 Italy; 20 Portugal;Russia; 50 Ukraine;Poland;Czech R; Croatia; 66 Greece/Sweden; 80 Rep I; 100 Denmark.

ENGLAND TOURNAMENT TOP SCORER…..6/1 Gerrard; Rooney; Welbeck; 13/2 Young; 7 Carroll; 9 Walcott; 10 Defoe. Others on request.

England: To win tournament without conceding a goal (not inc pen shootouts) – 200/1
Not to concede a goal in group stage games 10/1
To start vs France …..Danny Welbeck 4/6 Yes 11/10 No….Andy Carroll 6/5 Yes 8/13 No…..Jermain Defoe 3/1 Yes 2/9 No

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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William Hill Suspend Next Liverpool Manager After Brendan Backed To 1/20!

June 8, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Arsenal, Betting, Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, Greenside, Liverpool, London N22, Man City, Man Utd, Media Relations, Newcastle, Punters, Rupert, Spokesman, Trophies, William Hill, Williamhill Co Uk

As of 4.25 pm today William Hill have suspended their next Liverpool manager betting after the market was deemed to no longer be viable. Even at 1/20 punters were looking to back Brendan Rodgers, which suggests that an announcement is imminent! said Hills spokesman Ru8pert Adams.

Liverpool Premiership Finishing Positions 2012-2013: 5/2 1st to 4th, 7/4 5th or 6th, 2/1 7th to 10th, 6/1 11th to 14th, 40/1 15th to 17th, 80/1 18th to 20th

Liverpool Trophies 2012- 13: 1/7 None, 4/1 One, 14/1 Two, 33/1 Three, 250/1 Four

William Hill Premiership 2012-13: 11/8 Man City, 5/2 Man Utd, 9/2 Chelsea, 6/1 Arsenal, 25/1 Tottenham, 33/1 Liverpool, 125/1 Newcastle, 250/1 Everton, 750/1 Fulham, 1000/1 Bar

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Swans See Poyet As Ready Made Replacement For Rodgers

June 8, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alan Curtis, Alex Mcleish, Chris Houghton, Di Canio, Footy, Freedman, Gianfranco Zola, Gus Poyet, Joe Crilly, Karl Robinson, Michael Laudrup, Pascoe, Rafa Benitez, Ray Wilkins, Roberto Di Matteo, Roberto Martinez, Tony Mowbray, William Hill, Williamhill

Swans See Poyet As Ready Made Replacement For Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers has left Swansea after a fantastic year in the Premier League to join Liverpool and William Hill make Brighton Boss, Gus Poyet, the 6/1 favourite to replace him. Colin Pascoe is 8/1 with both Roberto Martinez and Ian Holloway 10/1.

Brendan Rodgers will surely leave Swansea with the blessing of everyone at the club and whoever comes in will have very big boots to fill, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Swansea Manager: 6/1 Gus Poyet, 8/1 Colin Pascoe, 10/1 Roberto Martinez, 10/1 Ian Holloway, 14/1 Alan Curbishley, 16/1 Alan Curtis, 16/1 Michael Laudrup, 16/1 Chris Houghton, 20/1 Ole Solskjar, 20/1 Ray Wilkins, 20/1 Gianfranco Zola, 20/1 Dougie Freedman, 20/1 Lee Clark, 20/1 Steve Bruce, 25/1 Karl Robinson, 25/1 Paolo Di Canio, 25/1 Rafa Benitez, 25/1 Roberto Di Matteo, 25/1 Tony Mowbray, 25/1 Eddie Howe, 25/1 Alex McLeish, 33/1 Bar

Joe Crilly
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Will Swan Have Liverpool Singing Songs? 1/2 To Finish Higher Than Last Season.

June 8, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Ashley Williams, Britton, D Graham, Danny Graham, Eighth Position, Gus Poyet, Holloway, Joe Crilly, Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool Fans, Lma Manager, Malky, Paul Lambert, Roy Hodgson, Scott Sinclair, Season Predictions, Singing Songs, South Wales, William Hill

Liverpools long and protracted search for a manager finally came to an end as Brendan Rodgers was named as Kenny Dalglishs successor and William Hill think that he will fare better than Roy Hodgson by at least finishing a season, offered at 1/4 (11/4 he is given the chop before then). At least he does not have too much to better as Liverpool slumped to eighth position and Hills offer 1/2 that they finish seventh or better. He is 12/1 to win the LMA Manager of the Year.

Rodgers found a winning formula while in South Wales and it could be argued that he has better players at his disposal, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Liverpool fans could be forgiven for getting excited about this appointment.

Rodgers and his Swansea side last season defied pre-season predictions that they would be relegated and did so with a formula of patient, passing build up and Hills have opened a market on some of his former players joining him at Anfield. Gylfi Sigurdsson is 9/4 to join the Reds, while Scott Sinclair is 7/2. Leon Brtton and Ashley Williams are both 6/1 and Danny Graham is 7/1.

Rodgers will leave a very big hole in South Wales and William Hill make Ian Holloway the Even money favourite to replace him with Gus Poyet 2/1.

Paul Lambert looks like he could be on his way out of Carrow Road although the fact that his resignation has been rejected has muddied the waters somewhat. As things stand, Chris Hughton is the 5/4 favourite with Malky Mackay 2/1 and Steve Bruce 7/2.

Brendan Rodgers to last the season: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no

Will Liverpool finish higher or lower than they did in 2011/12: 1/2 finish higher; 13/8 finish lower; 8/1 finish eighth

Who will sign for Liverpool:
G. Sigurdsson: 1/3 no; 9/4 yes
S. Sinclair: 1/6 no; 7/2 yes
L. Britton: 1/12 no; 6/1 yes
A. Williams: 1/12 no; 6/1 yes
D. Graham: 1/16 no; 7/1 yes

Next permanent Swansea manager: 1/1 Ian Holloway; 2/1 Gus Poyet; 5/1 Dave Jones; 12/1 Alan Curbishley; 14/1 Chris Hughton; 14/1 Colin Pascoe; 14/1 Lee Clark; 16/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; 16/1 Michael Laudrup; 16/1 Roberto Martinez; 16/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Alan Curtis; 20/1 BAR

Next permanent Norwich manager: 5/4 Chris Hughton; 2/1 Malky Mackay; 7/2 Steve Bruce; 10/1 Alan Curbishley; 10/1 Ian Culverhouse; 11/1 Gus Poyet; 11/1 Roberto Martinez; 11/1 Lee Clark; 12/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 14/1 Gianfranco Zola; 14/1 Ian Holloway; 16/1 Mick McCarthy; 20/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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Bookies In A Spin: As Punters Splash The Cash On Spain Winning Euro 2012

June 7, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ashley Cole, Denmark England, Euro 2012, Frank Lampard, Gary Cahill, Glen Johnson, Greenside, James Milner, Joleon Lescott, Leighton Baines, London N22, Phil Jagielka, Rep Of Ireland, Scott Parker, Steven Gerrard, Stewart Downing, Wayne Rooney, Wellbeck, William Hill, Williamhill

William Hill have seen considerable support for Spain today after offering a standout 3/1 that they will win Euro 2012. Germany are currently the joint favourites at 3/1, with Holland 13/2 and England 10/1 shots.

The 3/1 for Spain has proved extremely popular with all our customers and we will try to hold the offer for as long as possible, said Hills spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Euro 2012 Latest Prices: 3/1 Spain, 3/1 Germany, 13/2 Holland, 10/1 England, 10/1 France, 14/1 Italy, 20/1 Portugal, 20/1 Russia, 50/1 Ukraine, 50/1 Poland, 50/1 Chez Republic, 50/1 Croatia, 66/1 Sweden, 66/1 Greece, 80/1 Rep Of Ireland, 100/1 Denmark

England Top Tournament Scorer: 6/1 Wayne Rooney, 6/1 Steven Gerrard, 6/1 Danny Wellbeck, 13/2 Ashley Young, 7/1 Andy Carroll, 9/1 Theo Walcott, 10/1 Jermain Defoe, 12/1 Frank Lampard, 20/1 No Goalscorer, 25/1 James Milner, 25/1 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 28/1 John Terry, 33/1 Gary Cahill, 33/1 Stewart Downing, 40/1 Scott Parker, 50/1 Phil Jones, 66/1 Glen Johnson, 66/1 Ashley Cole, 66/1 Leighton Baines, 66/1 Joleon Lescott, 100/1 Phil Jagielka

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Brendan Rodgers 1/12 For Liverpool Managers Job: Liverpool Favourite To Finish 5th Or 6th!

June 7, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Challenger, Fabio Capello, Firepower, Frank Rijkaard, Fulham, Greenside, Harry Redknapp, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, London N22, Louis Van Gaal, Man City, Man Utd, Media Relations, Rafa Benitez, Roberto Martinez, Rupert, Villas Boas, William Hill, Williamhill

William Hill rate Brendan Rodgers as their 1/12 odds on favourite to be named as the next Liverpool manager, with Roberto Martinez his nearest challenger at 6/1. Whoever gets the job, Hills are not convinced that they will have enough firepower to take a Champions league spot and they are 5/2 to finish in the top four.

The odds suggest that Brendan Rodgers is almost a certainty for the Liverpool job, but it would not be the first time that 1/12 shots have been turned over, said Hills spokesman Rupert Adams

Liverpool Premiership Finishing Positions 2012-2013: 5/2 1st to 4th, 7/4 5th or 6th, 2/1 7th to 10th, 6/1 11th to 14th, 40/1 15th to 17th, 80/1 18th to 20th

Liverpool Trophies 2012- 13: 1/7 None, 4/1 One, 14/1 Two, 33/1 Three, 250/1 Four

Next Liverpool Manager: 1/12 Brendan Rodgers, 6/1 Roberto Martinez, 14/1 Louis van Gaal, 16/1 Andre Villas Boas, 20/1 Jurgen Klopp, 20/1 Harry Redknapp, 20/1 Rafa Benitez, 33/1 Frank Rijkaard, 33/1 Fabio Capello, 40/1 Bar

William Hill Premiership 2012-13: 11/8 Man City, 5/2 Man Utd, 9/2 Chelsea, 6/1 Arsenal, 25/1 Tottenham, 33/1 Liverpool, 125/1 Newcastle, 250/1 Everton, 750/1 Fulham, 1000/1 Bar

Rupert Adams
Media Relations

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