Darren Ferguson Favourite To Succeed Paul Hart

DARREN FERGUSON FAVOURITE TO SUCCEED PAUL HART

DARREN FERGUSON has been made 2/1 favourite by William ll to succeed Paul Hart as permanent Portsmouth manager and Hills make Phil Brown 1/3 favourite to be the next Premiership boss to leave his club. ‘Paul Hart’s departire might just spark a merry-go-round of departures’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL….NEXT PREM BOSS TO GO

PHIL BROWN 1/3
GARY MEGSON 9/2
RAFA 7/1
ZOLA 8/1
Alex MCCLEISH 16/1
MARK HUGHES 16/1

Others on Request

HILLS: PORTSMOUTH NEXT PERMANENT BOSS..

DARREN FERGUSSON 2/1
ALAN CURBISHLEY 3/1
STEVE COPPELL 4/1
AVRAM GRANT 5/1
STEVE MCCLAREN 12/1
KEVIN KEEGAN 16/1
PAUL GROVES 16/1
JOE JORDAN 16/1
GRAEME SOUNESS 16/1
ALAN SHEARER 16/1
PAUL JEWELL 16/1
DAVID O LEARY 20/1
GARETH SOUTHGATE 20/1
SLAVEN BILIC 20/1
TERRY VENABLES 20/1
SVEN GORAN 20/1
OWEN COYLE 25/1
HARRY REDKNAPP 50/1
TONY ADAMS 100/1

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Benitez 6/4 To Be Gone By End Of Season

LIVERPOOL NOW 6/1 FOR EUROPA LEAGUE – BUT BENITEZ 6/4 FOR CHOP BY END OF SEASON

WILLIAM HILL now offer 7/2 that there will be an all English Champions League Final – but make Barcelona 7/2 favourites to win the tournament, and also offer 4/1 Chelsea; 11/2Real Madrid; 6/1 Man Utd; 8/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Inter; 20/1 AC; Juventus; Sevilla; 25 Lyon; 33 Fiorentina; 40 Bordeaux; 50 Porto;
HILLS NOW OFFER 6/4 THAT BENITEZ WILL LEAVE THE CLUB BEFORE THE END OF THE SEASON, 1/2 THAT HE WILL NOT.

HILLS NOW MAKE LIVERPOOL 6/1 FAVOURITES TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE, BUT THEY ARE 1/5 TO WIN NOTHING THIS SEASON.

CHELSEA ARE 5/4 FAVOURITES TO GO FURTHEST OF THE REMAINING ENGLISH CLUBS WITH HILLS WHO MAKE UNITED 15/8 AND ARSENAL 2/1.

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Liverpool Odds On To Miss Out On Top Four

Reds Evens to finish in top four, but…..
LIVERPOOL NOW 1/5 TO WIN NOTHING AS BENITEZ 6/4 FOR CHOP BY END OF SEASON
WILLIAM HILL make Liverpool odds on to FAIL to finish in the top four of the Premier Lesague this season – quoting them at 8/11 to finish 5th or lower and Even money 4th or higher. ‘Rafa’s confidence is impressive – but we’re far from convinced that Liverpool will manage to finish in the top four’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL now offer 7/2 that there will be an all English Champions League Final – but make Barcelona 7/2 favourites to win the tournament, and also offer 4/1 Chelsea; 11/2 Real Madrid; 6/1 Man Utd; 8/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Inter; 20/1 AC; Juventus; Sevilla; 25 Lyon; 33 Fiorentina; 40 Bordeaux; 50 Porto;
HILLS NOW OFFER 6/4 THAT BENITEZ WILL LEAVE THE CLUB BEFORE THE END OF THE SEASON, 1/2 THAT HE WILL NOT.

HILLS NOW MAKE LIVERPOOL 6/1 FAVOURITES TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE, BUT THEY ARE 1/5 TO WIN NOTHING THIS SEASON.
Hills offer 3/1 that a team currently not even qualified for the Europa League will win it and also offer 10/1 Roma; Shakhtar; 12 Werder B; Valencia; Hamburg; Benfica; 14 Villareal; 16 Galatasaray; 20 Everton; 25 Ajax

CHELSEA ARE 5/4 FAVOURITES TO GO FURTHEST OF THE REMAINING ENGLISH CLUBS WITH HILLS WHO MAKE UNITED 15/8 AND ARSENAL 2/1.
AVRAM TO BE GRANTED POMPEY JOB?
WILLIAM HILL make Avram Grant 2/7 favourite to be appointed next permanent Portsmouth manager and also offer 5/1 Darren Ferguson; 7/1 Alan Curbishley; 12 Ste ve Coppell; 16 Bilic; Groves; Jordan; 20 Sven; Keegan; Shearer; Souness; Hoddle; Jewell; McClaren.
Portsmouth are 8/15 to be relegated with Hills who make them 11/18 to stay up.

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Jeffries Gamble Underway As Burley Looks Doomed

Early ‘Killie-cash’ gamble on Jeffries as:
NO MORE BETS ON BURLEY TO GO

HAVING OFFERED 7/4 that Scotland boss George Burley would lose his job before the qualifiers for the next Euro tournament get underway, William Hill closed the book once it became obvious that he is likely to be sacked before the end of the week.
And punters have already poured cash on Kilmarnock manager Jim Jeffries succeeding Burley, forcing his odds down from an opening 20/1 to 5/1 joint favourite, along with Craig Levein and Walter Smith. Hills also offer 6/1 Gary McAllister; 7/1 Owen Coyle; 8/1 Billy Davies; 10/1 Darren Ferguson; Joe Jordan 12/1 Kenny Dalglish; Mark McGhee.
‘This is likely to be a very volatile market in the early stages, but the very fact that we are already seeing plenty of interest in Burley’s successor pretty much guarantees that he won’t be seeing the week out’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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How Will New Scotland Boss Fare ?

Hills close book on new manager, but ask:
HOW WILL NEW SCOTLAND BOSS FARE?

WILLIAM HILL, who are no longer betting on WHO will be the next Scotland manager, have opened a book on HOW well the successful candidate will do, and how long he or she will last in the post. ‘Given the fact that Ralph Topping, our CEO is also non-executive chairman of the SPL we would not like any aspersions to be cast in his or our direction in the event of any major gamble taking place on the identity of the new Scotland managerial appointment, so we have decided to close our book. All bets already taken will be honoured.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills offer 8/1 that the new incumbent will succeed in getting Scotland qualified for the final stages of both the Euro 2012 and 2014 World Cup – but 4/6 that they fail to qualify for either. And Hills offer 11/4 that the new boss will still be in charge on January 1, 2014.
SCOTLAND: To Qualify For Euro 2012……4/9 No 13/8 Yes
SCOTLAND; To Qualify For World Cup 2014…..1/6 No 7/2 Yes
SCOTLAND: To Qualify For Euro 2012 & World Cup 2014…… 8/1
SCOTLAND : Not To Qualify For Euro 2012 & World Cup 2014…… 4/6
*When Will The Next Scotland Manager Leave His Position?……2010 7/1……2011 3/1…..2012 3/1…..2013 3/1……2014 or later 11/4
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10/1 Hiddink Back In Prem As French World Cup Sixth Favs

WILLIAM HILL:World Cup 2010 – Outright – All Markets
William Hill now make France 14/1 joint sixth favourites to win the World Cup, the same price as Portugal.
William Hill: Tournament Winner SelectionOdds
Spain9/2
Brazil9/2
England6/1
Argentina8/1
Germany12/1
Italy14/1
Netherlands14/1
France14/1
Portugal14/1
Ivory Coast20/1
Chile40/1
Cameroon66/1
Paraguay66/1
Ghana66/1
Serbia66/1
Mexico80/1
USA80/1
Greece80/1
Uruguay100/1
Nigeria100/1
South Africa100/1
Australia100/1
Denmark100/1
Slovenia100/1
Switzerland150/1
Japan200/1
Slovakia250/1
South Korea250/1
Algeria250/1
New Zealand500/1
Honduras500/1
North Korea500/1

1/2 Odds Place 1,2
WILLIAM HILL OFFER 10/1 THAT GUUS HIDDINK WILL BE MANAGING IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE BY THE END OF THE SEASON FOLLOWING RUSSIA’S ELIMINATION FROM WORLD CUP. ‘Several clubs will no doubt be interested in offering Hiddink a route back to the Premiership’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
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William Hill Refund Cash To Irish World Cup Backers

WILLIAM HILL HAND BACK CASH ON IRISH WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION BETS

BOOKMAKERS WILLIAM HILL are refunding stake money to all punters who backed Republic of Ireland to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup following the controversy over the Thierry Henry goal which knocked them out. Hills will also be paying out on bets for the French to go through.
‘Leaving aside any moral scruples and the fact that noone knows what would have happened if the goal had been disallowed, William Hill feel that they are being as fair as possible to everyone by returning stake money to those who bet on the Irish going through’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.’It will cost us a significant five figure sum’.
IRISH 100/1 TO GET WORLD CUP REPLAY

WILLIAM HILL offer 100/1 that FIFA will order the Republic v France World Cup game to be replayed. ‘There are two chances that this will happen – slim and none’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

**William Hill were the first bookmakers ever to make a gesture of this nature when, in 1986, they ‘disallowed’ Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal for Argentina against England and refunded stakes to punters.
REPUBLIC ARE 5/4 WITH WILLIAM HILL TO QUALIFY FOR EURO ’12; AND 2/1 TO QUALIFY FOR WORLD CUP 2014.

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Last Tango In Paris? – Bookies Slash Odds On Ireland V France Replay

William Hill have cut the odds of a replay taking place between Ireland and France from 100-1 to 10-1 following a huge swell of support behind the Irish cause.

The bookies have also reported strong money for Thierry ‘le hand’ Henry getting an official sanction from FIFA or UEFA. They originally offered odds of 10-3 for him to get a ban, but they are now only offering 9-4.

William Hill’s Irish spokesman Tony Kenny said “Punters seem to believe there is a real chance of FIFA ordering a replay and as a result, we’ve been forced to dramatically alter our odds.” He continued “We still think it’s very unlikely there will be a rematch between Ireland and France, but you never know!”

William Hill have also re-installed Ireland into their World Cup 2010 betting at an unlikely 1000-1.

++ William Hill have already pledged to refund all the punters who backed Ireland to qualify for next year’s World Cup finals.

For More Details
Tony Kenny
Public Relations Manager
William Hill
Tel: 00-353-868589276
E-Mail: tkenny@williamhill.ie

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10/1 Skipper Wayne As Burley Out Odds Shorten

10/1 Skipper Wayne at World Cup as:
FOSTER STARTING ODDS SHORTENED

AFTER GETTING the nod to start against Breazil, Ben Foster has been shortened from 8/1 to 6/1 to start in goal when England line up for their opening game of the World Cup. ‘Foster is one of the few to emerge from the game with his standing enhanced, although lack of games at United will not be in his favour’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS MAKE WAYNE ROONEY 10/1 TO START ANY ENGLAND WORLD CUP FINALS MATCH AS SKIPPER. ‘Wayne did nothing wrong as skipper but he is behind at least a couple of others in the pecking order unless injuries intervene’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILLS: To Start Opening World Cup Match in Goal:-

David James 5/4
Robert Green 6/4
Ben Foster 6/1
Robinson 12/1
Hart 12/1
Kirkland 16/1

England’s X1 against Brazil was Foster, Brown, Lescott, Upson, Bridge, Barry, Jenas, Milner, Wright-Phillips, Bent, Rooney. How many of these will start England’s first group match in South Africa?

0-2 5/6
3-5 Evs
6 or more 33/1

Will these players who played v Brazil start first World Cup group match?

Lescott 5/2 yes, 2/7 no
Upson 4/1 yes, 1/7 no
Barry Evs yes, 8/11 no
Wright-Phillips 7/2 yes, 1/6 no
Darren Bent 11/2 yes, 1/10 no

OTHERS TO START?

Wayne Rooney 1/40 to start (11/1 Not)
Rio Ferdinand 1/8 to start (9/2 Not)
Frank Lampard 1/20 to start (8/1 Not)
David Beckham 3/1 to start (2/9 Not)
Emille Heskey 4/6 to start (11/10 Not)
Jermain Defoe 7/4 to start (2/5 Not)
Peter Crouch 5/2 to start (2/7 Not)
Ashley Cole 1/25 to start (1/9 Not)
Joe Cole 8/13 to start (6/5 Not)
Michael Owen 6/1 to start; (1/12 not to)

***Top England Scorer In World Cup Finals ?
Wayne Rooney 7/4
Frank Lampard 6/1
Steven Gerrard 6/1
Jermaine Defoe 6/1
Peter Crouch 9/1
Darren Bent 16/1
Emile Heskey 16/1
Michael Owen 16/1
Carlton Cole 20/1
Theo Walcott 20/1

WILLIAM HILL are offering 20/1 that England and Brazil will meet again in the World Cup Final – and 3/1 that the two take each other on at any stage of the tournament.
Brazil are Evens with Hills to go further than England in the World Cup, with Capello’s side 11/8 to do vice versa, and 4/1that both will be eliminated at the same stage. (3rd place play off to count if relevant).

WORLD CUP PLAY OFFS

WILLIAM HILL now make France 1/10 favourites to eliminate Rep Ireland, who are 11/2 to get through; they also offer 2/9 Portugal v 3/1 Bosnia; 1/4 Russia v 11/4 Slovenia; 4/6 Ukraine v 11/10 Greece.

OUTRIGHT ODDS….9/2 Brazil; Spain; 6/1 England; 8/1 Argentina; 12/1 Germany; 14/1 Holand; Italy; 16/1 France; Portugal; 33 Russia; 40 Chile; 66 Cameroon; Ghana; Paraguay; Serbia; 80 Mexico; 250 Rep Ireland

AUSSIES VERSUS KIWIS

WITH Australia 500/1 and New Zealand 1000/1 to win the World Cup, William Hill are betting on which of the two will do better – and make the Aussies 1/4 favourites, with the Kiwis 11/4 outsiders. (Bet decided on stage of elimination; if eliminated at same Group stage, points, then goal difference to determine outcome.)

BURLEY 7/4 FOR CHOP

GEORGE BURLEY is a 7/4 shot with William Hill to be sacked or to walk away from his job as Scotland boss before their first Euro qualifier (2/5 not to), and 1/3 to be gone before their first 2014 World Cup qualifier (9/4 not to), following their humiliating 3-0 defeat against Wales. ‘Burley and Scotland are enduring a torrid run of form over their past few matches, particularly away from home, and the criticism will be raised to new heights after this result’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WILLIAM HILL HAVE INSTALLED GARY McALLISTER as 7/2 favourite to succeed George Burley as permanent Scotland boss and also offer 4/1 Craig Levein; Walter Smith; 6/1 Ally McCoist; Billy Davies; Graeme Souness; 13/2 Gordon Strachan; 8/1 Mark McGhee; 9/1 Darren Ferguson; Joe Jordan.

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Roy Hodgson Odds On To Be G B Oiympic Boss

HODGSON ODDS ON TO BOSS OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TEAM

WILLIAM HILL have installed Fulham boss Roy Hodgson as 8/15 favourite to manage the GB team for the 2012 Olympics. ‘Few could argue that Hodgson has done a tremendous job at Fulham, but there are a few other contenders with strong claims, too, and despite cliams that Hodgson will be offered the role it may be far from a fait accompli as yet’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL:Who Will Manage 2021 Olympic Football Team ?
Roy Hodgson 8/15
Stuart Pearce 9/4
Alex Ferguson 14/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Harry Redknapp 16/1
Martin Oneill 16/1
David Moyes 16/1

HILLS: WHICH HOME COUNTRY’S GAME WILL PRODUCE MOST GOALS?
Game With Most Goals ?
Brazil v England 2/1
Northern Ireland v Serbia 5/2
Wales v Scotland 11/4
Rep Of Ireland v France 3/1

HILLS: WHICH ‘HOME’ COUNTRY WILL SCORE FASTEST GOAL?

Quickest Goal (By Match Minute)
Wales 5/2
Scotland 3/1
Rep Of Ireland 7/2
England 4/1
Northern Ireland 4/1
16/5 ALL FOUR SEEDS TO MAKE WORLD CUP FINALS

WILLIAM HILL are offering 16/5 that all four seeded countries involved in the play offs – Greece, France, Russia and Portugal – will make it through to the Finals, and 125/1 that none of them will do so.
HILLS….Play offs- to qualify….. 4/6 Ukraine v 11/10 Greece; 2/9 Portugal v 7/2 Bosnia; 1/4 Russia v 11/4 Slovenia; 2/7 France v 5/2 Rep Ire
20/1 ENGLAND – BRAZIL IS WORLD CUP FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL!

WILLIAM HILL are offering 20/1 that England and Brazil, who play a weekend friendly, will meet again in the World Cup Final – and 3/1 that the two take each other on at any stage of the tournament. ‘England go into this match on good terms with themselves and as one of the countries qualifying in style for the final stages, so speculation about an England- Brazil Final may not be regarded as entirely unhinged!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
However, Hills still make Brazil 23/20 favourites to win the game, with England 2/1 and the draw 21/10. Brazil are Evens with Hills to go further than England in the World Cup, with Capello’s side 11/8 to do vice versa, and 4/1that both will be eliminated at the same stage. (3rd place play off to count if relevant).
TO WIN WORLD CUP: 9/2 Brazil and Spain; 6/1 England; 7/1 Argentina; 12/1 Germany; 14/1 Holland; Italy; 16/1 Portugal; 20/1 France; 25/1 Russia; 33/1 Ivory Coast.

IS BECKS NO-HOPES TO BEAT SHILTS?

DAVID BECKHAM’s absence from the squad for the Brazil game is a blow to his chances of ovrtaking Peter Shilton’s record number of caps, and William Hill have pushed him out from 3/1 to 5/1 as a consequence. ‘He now has virtually no chance of catching Shilton during the World Cup, and his best hope may be to get so close that the FA take pity on him and organise a series of friendlies to take him past Shilts. Failing that, if he does play well during the World Cup, Capello may keep him involved for the Euro qualification campaign – always assuming that the boss is still there after the World Cup’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
William Hill: To make England World Cup Squad
Yes No
Beckham……. 4/7 5/4
Owen…………. 9/4 1/3
Heskey………. 1/16 7/1
Carrick……….. 1/8 9/2
Foster…………. 8/15 11/8
Agbonlahor….. 5/4 4/7
Ferdinand……… 1/7 4/1
Huddlestone ……9/4 1/3
Walcott …………2/9 3/1
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