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Clubs All A Twitter About Free Agent Barton

August 7, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Antagonism, Club 13, Everton, Fulham, Greenside, James Park, Joe Crilly, Joey Barton, London N22, Mike Ashley, Propensity, Public War, Spleen, St James Park, Tottenham Hotspur, Twitter, War Of Words, West Ham, William Hill, Williamhill

Joey Barton looks like he could be on the way out of the St James Park and William Hill make Spurs the 13/8 favourites to win the race for his signature with Arsenal 7/2, Villa and Everton 5/1. Joey Barton has engaged in a rather public war of words with Mike Ashley and Hills offer 7/2 that the Newcastle supremo has left the club by the end of the season. Barton has been very proactive on his Twitter account in venting his spleen and Hills offer 3/1 that it is shut down by the end of the transfer window.

There is no doubting that Joey is a good player, but his propensity for antagonism may lead his future employers to enforce a Barton ban on Twitter, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Joey Barton Next Club: 13/8 Tottenham Hotspur; 7/2 Arsenal; 5/1 Aston Villa; 5/1 Everton; 6/1 Manchester United; 9/1 West Ham; 10/1 Stoke; 10/1 Blackburn; 12/1 Bolton; 16/1 Wolves; 16/1 Fulham; 16/1 QPR; 16/1 Sunderland; 20/1 Liverpool; 20/1 Wigan; 33/1 Chelsea

Mike Ashley still to be at Newcastle on final day of the Premier League season: 1/6 yes; 7/2 no

Joey Barton To Have His Twitter Account closed by the end of the transfer window: 3/1

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Mcinnes Fav For Hearts Hot Seat

August 6, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ally Mccoist, Colin Calderwood, Craig Brown, David Weir, Derek Mcinnes, Gary Locke, Gordon Strachan, Hartley 6, Jim Jefferies, Jimmy Calderwood, John Mcglynn, London N22, Mark Mcghee, Mixu Paatelainen, Paul Hartley, Shock Departure, St Johnstone, Stuart Mccall, Terry Butcher, Williamhill

Amidst reports that Jim Jefferies has left Hearts, William Hill have reopened their next manager to go market and make Colin Calderwood the 10/11 favourite, followed by Terry Butcher at 4/1. Derek McInnes and Kenny Shiels are both 9/1.

Punters have been taken by surprise by this reported decision as Jefferies was a 10/1 chance to be the first SPL boss to go this season, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Following the shock departure, St Johnstone Manager, Derek McInnes has been installed as the 9/2 favourite to be next in the hot seat. Its a very open book with Mark McGhee at 5/1 and Paul Hartley 11/2. Jeffries was 10/1 to be the first manager to go in the SPL.

Next SPL Manager to leave: 10/11 Colin Calderwood; 4/1 Terry Butcher; 9/1 Derek McInnes; 9/1 Kenny Shiels; 16/1 Ally McCoist; 16/1 Danny Lennon; 25/1 Craig Brown; 25/1 Neil Lennon; 25/1 Peter Houston; 25/1 Stuart McCall; 33/1 Jim McIntyre

Next Permanent Hearts Manager: 9/2 Derek McInnes; 5/1 Steven Pressley 5/1 Mark McGhee; 11/2 Paul Hartley; 6/1 Gary Locke; 13/2 Darius Gvildys; 13/2 Eugenijus Riabovas; 13/2 Jose Couceiro; 10/1 John Robertson; 12/1 David Weir; 12/1 Terry Butcher; 14/1 Jimmy Calderwood; 14/1 John McGlynn; 20/1 Gordon Strachan; 20/1 Mixu Paatelainen; 25/1 Walter Smith

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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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

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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England Cut For World Cup Glory Following Favourable Qualifying Draw

August 5, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Azerbaijan, Big Guns, Favourites, Greenside, Holland, Joe Crilly, London N22, Northern Ireland Group, Odds, Rep Of Ireland, Republic Of Ireland, Rio, San Marino, Scotland, Spokesman, Trophy, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup 2014, World Cup Glory

It was close but England managed to avoid many of the big guns and found themselves in a relatively easy group for the World Cup 2014 qualifiers and William Hill have cut their odds from 16/1 to 14/1 to win the competition outright. They are also 1/3 favourites to qualify from their group, for which Montenegro are the 11/2 second favourites.

England dodged a bullet in the shape of France by the skin of their teeth and they have been cut ever so slightly to lift the trophy in Rio, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scotland and Wales were drawn together in Group A of the World Cup 2014 qualifiers and William Hill make the pair 7/1 and 100/1 to win their groups respectively. Wales are 50/1 to qualify for the competition and Scotland are 11/4 to do so.

World Cup 2014 Outright: 5/2 Brazil; 9/2 Spain; 6/1 Argentina; 8/1 Germany; 12/1 Holland; 14/1 England; 16/1 Italy; 25/1 Portugal; 25/1 Uruguay; 28/1 France; 33/1 Chile; 50/1 BAR

Home Nations: 200/1 Republic of Ireland; 300/1 Scotland; 1000/1 Wales; 1000/1 Northern Ireland

Group A: 11/8 Croatia; 2/1 Serbia; 3/1 Belgium; 7/1 Scotland; 50/1 Macedonia; 100/1 Wales

Group C: 1/4 Germany; 4/1 Sweden; 13/2 Republic of Ireland; 20/1 Austria; 250/1 Faroe Islands; 250/1 Kazakhstan

Group F: 4/9 Portugal; 5/2 Russia; 5/1 Israel; 33/1 Northern Ireland; 150/1 Azerbaijan; 250/1 Luxembourg

Group H: 1/3 England; 11/2 Montenegro; 7/1 Ukraine; 8/1 Poland; 100/1 Moldova; 500/1 San Marino

To Qualify For World Cup 2014:
England 1/10 Yes; 11/2 No
Scotland 11/4 Yes; 1/4 No
Wales 50/1 Yes; 1/1000 No
Rep Of Ireland 5/2 Yes; 2/7 No
N. Ireland 33/1 Yes; 1/300 No

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Lampard Set To Go Head To Head With Wilshere As Leicester Not Too Foxy For Becks

August 5, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Arsenal, Becks, Bet, David Beckham, Emergence, England Games, Euro 2012, Foxes, Frank Lampard, Greenside, Joe Crilly, League Game, Leicester City, London N22, Match, Old Dog, Sven Goran Eriksson, William Hill, Williamhill, Young Buck

There are many reports suggesting that Frank Lampards England career may be over due to the emergence of Jack Wilshere but William Hill think that he still has a role to play, offering 7/4 that he starts more competitive England games this season than the Arsenal ace. Hills go 6/4 about Wilshere starting more and 7/4 that they start the exact same amount of games.

There are many people saying that Lampard may have lost his position to Wilshere but we think that there is still life in the old dog yet and he will give the young buck a good run for his money this season, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Sven Goran-Eriksson has stated his desire to take David Beckham to Leicester in January, although Hills think that an appearance for the Foxes is unlikely, offering 8/1 that he plays a league game in a Leicester shirt this season.

Lampard/Wilshere Match Bet (who will start most Competitive England games between now and Euro 2012): 7/4 Lampard; 7/4 Tie; 6/4 Wilshere

8/1 David Beckham to make a league appearance for Leicester City this season

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Will Rangers Rule Or Suffer Swedish Slump

August 5, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Champions League, Extra Time, Greenside, Group Stage, Half Chance, Handicap, Joe Crilly, Last Game, London N22, Malmo, Rangers, Runners, Scottish Side, Season 1, Slump, St Johnstone, Steven Naismith, Target, William Hill, Williamhill

Rangers take on Malmo on Wednesday and need to score to have a chance of progressing through to the final qualifying round of the Champions League. William Hill make Malmo the 1/2 favourites to qualify for the next round, Rangers are 6/4. Rangers are 13/10 favourites to win in 90 minutes, while Malmo are 13/8. Rangers are 6/1 to win on away goals. The Scottish side are 250/1 to win this years Champions League.

Rangers will be going all out for the victory as they try to overturn a European deficit away from home for the first time in 55 years and the odds suggest that they have more than a half chance of doing so, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Will Ally McCoist Be Rangers Manager Come The Last Game Of The Season: 1/5 yes; 10/3 no

To Qualify: 1/2 Malmo; 6/4 Rangers

Match Odds: 13/8 Malmo; 13/10 Rangers; 11/5 Draw

Handicap Betting: 1/2 Malmo (+1); 9/2 Rangers (-1); 13/5 Tie

6/1 Rangers to qualify on away goals rule

To win in extra time: 20/1 Malmo; 16/1 Rangers

To win on penalties: 25/1 Malmo; 25/1 Rangers

To keep a clean sheet: 2/1 Malmo; 6/4 Rangers

To win to nil: 18/5 Malmo; 13/5 Rangers

11/4 Rangers to score in both halves

16/5 Daniel Larsson to score anytime and Malmo to win
19/5 Daniel Larsson to score anytime and match to be drawn
3/1 Daniel Larsson to score anytime and Rangers to win

Nikica Jelavic and Steven Naismith were both on target against St Johnstone on Saturday
6/1 Jelavic and Naismith both to score anytime
5/2 Jelavic and Naismith to score first

Rangers Stage of Elimination:
1/2 third qualifying round
7/2 play-off round
3/1 group stage
16/1 round of 16
40/1 quarter final
66/1 semi final
100/1 runners up
250/1 winners

Will Rangers be in a European competition come 1/9/11: 1/2 Yes; 6/4 No

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Klinsmann Early Favourite For Us National Job

August 4, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alexi Lalas, Bob Bradley, David Beckham, Dominic Kinnear, Galaxy Player, Guus Hiddink, Jason Kreis, Jose Peckerman, Jurgen Klinsmann, La Galaxy, London N22, National Coach, National Job, National Soccer Coach, Peter Nowak, Steve Nichol, Thomas Dooley, Van Gaal, William Hill, Williamhill

Jurgen Klinsmann has been made the 5/2 favourite to become the new US national coach following the departure of Bob Bradley. William Hill also make Dominic Kinnear 5/1, Sigi Schmid 13/2, Jason Kreis 8/1 and Jose Peckerman 10/1. Current LA Galaxy player, David Beckham is 25/1.

The increasing popularity of the MLS is having a positive effect on the US national team and there are a number of high profile coaches in the running for the top soccer job in the US, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next US National Soccer Coach: 5/2 Jurgen Klinsmann; 5/1 Dominic Kinnear; 13/2 Sigi Schmid; 8/1 Jason Kreis; 10/1 Jose Peckerman; 14/1 Luis Van Gaal; 16/1 Peter Nowak; 20/1 Marcelo Lippi; 20/1 Curt Onalfo; 20/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 Javier Aguirre; 25/1 Steve Nichol; 25/1 Alexi Lalas; 25/1 David Beckham; 25/1 Thomas Dooley…others on request

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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England 15/2 To Be Drawn Against France In World Cup Qualifying

August 4, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Shearer, Arsene Wenger, Carlo Ancelotti, David Beckham, England Manager, Gareth Southgate, Glenn Hoddle, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, London N22, Martin O Neill, Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, Stuart Pearce, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup 2014, World Cup England

With the World Cup 2014 qualifying draw due to take place on Saturday, William Hill are offering 15/2 that England get drawn against former winners, France. 5/2 is offered for the hosts of the tournament, Brazil, go on to win it. Current world champions, Spain are the 5/1 second favourites ahead of Argentina at 6/1 and Germany at 11/1. England are 16/1 behind the four and Holland at 12/1. Republic of Ireland are 200/1, while Scotland are 300/1. Wales and Northern Ireland are both offered at 1000/1 to win the World Cup.

England have generally performed well in qualifying, but should they get drawn against France, their odds will be expected to drift considerably, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

England will, of course, have a new manager at the helm when they start their qualifying campaign and Hills make Harry Redknapp the 6/4 favourite to get the gig followed by Martin ONeill at 6/1, Gareth Southgate at 8/1 and Roy Hodgson at 9/1.

World Cup 2014 Winner: 5/2 Brazil; 5/1 Spain; 6/1 Argentina; 11/1 Germany; 12/1 Holland; 16/1 England; 20/1 Italy; 25/1 Portugal; 28/1 France; 33/1 Uruguay; 33/1 Chile; 50/1 Ivory Coast; 50/1 Serbia; 66/1 BAR

Next England Manager: 6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin ONeill; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Stuart Pearce; 16/1 Sam Allardyce; 16/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 David Beckham; 20/1 Glenn Hoddle; 20/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Arsene Wenger; 20/1 Alan Shearer; 20/1 Ian Holloway

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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balotelli 4/1 To Be Suspended This Season-city Odds On For Top Two!

August 3, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Antics, Arsenal, Balotelli, Greenside, League Goals, London N22, Man City, Manchester City, Mario, Match, Media Relations, Odds, Power House, Premiership, Red Cards, Rupert, Season 1, Spokesman, William Hill, Williamhill

Balotelli 4/1 To Be Suspended This Season-City Odds On For Top Two!
Mario Balotellis behavior continues to astound and Hills are offering 4/1 that his club suspend him at any point this year. He is 7/4 to start twelve or fewer games for the club, 5/4 to score six or less goals and 11/4 to be shown two or more red cards. Despite Balotellis antics, punters are piling in on Manchester City becoming the new power house of the Premiership and they are 8/13 to finish the season in either first or second place. Arsenal, on the other hand, continue to be friendless and they are 11/8 to finish between 5th and 10th.

Nobody is disputing Balotellis talent but he comes with a fair amount of baggage and it would be no great surprise if City gave up on their man. That said, his antics are not putting off punters lumping on City to finish in the top two this season! said Hills spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Specials:
Balotelli league starts: 7/4 Twelve or less, 3/1 – 13-16, 7/2 – 17-20, 9/4 – 21+.
Balotelli league goals: 5/4 Six or less, 11/5 – 7-10, 7/4 – 11+.
Balotelli league red cards: 1/2 – none, 4/1 – one, 11/4 two or more
Balotelli suspended by Man City this season: 1/7 no, 4/1 yes.

Manchester City finishing position: 8/13 1st-2nd, 11/4 3rd, 4/1 4th, 4/1 5th-10th, 33/1 11th-17th, 1000/1 relegated.

Arsenal finishing position: 5/2 1st-2nd, 4/1 3rd, 11/4 4th, 11/8 5th-10th, 16/1 11th-17th, 500/1 relegated.

Match Bet: 1/2 Man City, 6/4 Arsenal

NZgobia league goals: 13/8 under five, 6/5 – 5-7, 5/2 – 8+.

Rupert Adams
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Tevez, Modric, Fabregas And Nasri: Stay Or Go?

August 2, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, August 31st, Carlos Tevez, Club 33, Club 8, Fabregas, Greenside, High Profile, Inter Milan, Joe Crilly, Lack Of Interest, London N22, Luka Modric, Manchester City, Manchester United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Samir, William Hill, Williamhill

William Hill are offering a market on whether the all four of the Premier Leagues high profile want away players leave their clubs by the end of the Summer transfer window. Hills go 9/2 about all four of Tevez, Nasri, Fabregas and Modric having left their clubs by the 31st August 2011 .

Hills are also offering 6/4 that Cesc Fabregas is the first of the four to go, while Carlos Tevez is 13/8 to do so. It would appear that Arsenal have more hope of keeping Nasri than Fabregas and he is offered at 10/3 to be the first of the four to go, while Modric is 6/1.

With no lack of interest in the four players, it could well be that all four have moved on by the end of August, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Who will go first: 6/4 Fabregas; 13/8 Tevez; 10/3 Nasri; 6/1 Modric

All four to have changed clubs by the end of the transfer window (August 31st 2011): 9/2 yes; 1/8 no

Tevez Next Permanent Club: 5/2 Inter Milan; 7/2 Real Madrid; 7/2 Juventus; 9/2 English Club; 11/2 South American Club; 12/1 AC Milan; 16/1 Malaga; 20/1 MLS Club; 33/1 Barcelona

Samir Nasri Next Permanent Club: 8/13 Manchester City; 6/5 Manchester United; 8/1 Chelsea; 25/1 Real Madrid; 33/1 AC Milan

Luka Modric Next Permanent Club: 8/13 Chelsea; 5/2 Manchester United; 10/1 Manchester City; 20/1 Real Madrid; 20/1 Barcelona

Fabregas to still be at Arsenal at Arsenal after the Summer transfer window: 2/5 no; 7/4 yes

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP