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The Come Beck Kid 7/2 To Fulfil Olympic Dream

July 17, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Beck, Becks, Craig Bellamy, David Beckham, Football Squad, Free Kick, Fulfil, Golden Balls, Information Mark, Micah Richards, Myoung, Olympic Dream, Olympics, Olympics Information, Pr Assistant, Ryan Giggs, Stuart Pearce, Team Gb, William Hill, Williamhill

Stuart Pearce may have not selected David Beckham for the 18 man Olympics football squad but he has hinted that he may well be on the stand by list. He is 7/2 with William Hill to play at the games.

If selected on the stand by list Beckham could only take the place of Ryan Giggs, Craig Bellamy or Micah Richards due to the restrictions of over age players. Golden Balls is 8/1 to score this summer and it is 14/1 that it is from a free kick. Even more remarkable would be if he captained the team. That is offered at 12/1 with Hills.

Becks playing at the Olympics would be remarkable even to his own standards. It was a shock to see him omitted from the squad but would be even more shocking if he were to come back. No one wants to play for their country more than Beckham and it would be really good to see him represent Team GB this summer, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

David Beckham Olympics Specials*

7/2: Beckham to play at the Olympics

8/1: Beckham to score at the Olympics

12/1: Beckham to be GB captain

14/1: Beckham to score a free kick at the Olympics

*All of the specials are All in run or not, so no money back if Beckham doesnt go to the Olympics

Further Information
Mark Young
PR Assistant, William Hill
Email: myoung@williamhill.co.uk
Phone: 02089183981

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7/2 Sturridge To Lead Gb Gold Charge!

July 16, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Craig Bellamy, Daniel Sturridge, David Beckham, European Champions, Final Exit, Giggs, Goal Scorer, Greenside, Group Stage, J Allen, London N22, N Taylor, Scott Sinclair, Silver Medal, Stage 2, Stuart Pearce, Team Gb, Tomkins, William Hill, Williamhill

Stuart Pearce has confirmed his Team GB squad for the Olympics on Monday without David Beckham. They are 6/1 to win with Brazil 15/8 favourites with World & double European champions Spain, a 9/4 chance.
Daniel Sturridge is the 7/2 co favourite with Welsh striker Craig Bellamy to top score for team Great Britain, with Scott Sinclair and Marvin Sordell 6/1 shots. Surprise call up Sordell is 13/8 to start the opening game on the 26th July against Senegal, Sturridge is 2/7, Bellamy 1/4.
Expectations for Team GB are relatively low, with an exit at the group stage or a semi final, both 2/1. A Quarter final exit is 21/10 and it is 7/1 that Team GB pick up a silver medal.

To Start Vs Senegal (26/7/12):
Marvin Sordell: 4/9 No, 13/8 Yes
Daniel Sturridge: 5/2 No, 2/7 Yes
Craig Bellamy: 11/4 No, 1/4 Yes

Top Team GB Mens Goal Scorer: 7/2 D Sturridge, 7/2 C Bellamy, 6/1 S Sinclair, 6/1 M Sordell, 10/1 R Giggs, 12/1 A Ramsey, 14/1 T Cleverley, 16/1 D Rose, 20/1 J Allen, 25/1 M Richards, 25/1 C Dawson, 25/1 No Goal Scorer, 33/1 J Tomkins, 33/1 J Cork, 50/1 R Bertrand, 50/1 S Caulker, 66/1 N Taylor

Team GB stage of elimination: 2/1 Group Stage, 2/1 Semi Final, 21/10 Quarter Final, 6/1 Winner, 7/1 Runner Up

Olympics Mens Football: 15/8 Brazil, 9/4 Spain, 6/1 Great Britain, 6/1 Switzerland, 8/1 Uruguay, 12/1 BAR

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100/1 For A Golden Summer In The Sinclair Household

July 16, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments British Football, Brother Martin, Gb Men, Gold Medal, Gold Medallists, Gold Medals, Home Advantage, Home Soil, Information Mark, London 2012, Myoung, Olympic Glory, Paralympics, Pr Assistant, Scott Sinclair, Side Football, Stuart Pearce, Team Gb, William Hill, Williamhill

Scott Sinclair will not be the only footballer in the family gunning for Gold at London 2012 this summer because his older brother Martin will also be competing for Team GB in the Paralympic 7 aside tournament. For both brothers to end their Olympic campaigns with a gold medal around their necks is 100/1 with William Hill.

Scott, part of Stuart Pearces set up is part of a young and exciting squad that are 6/1 for Olympic glory. Martins team are 14/1 for the victory on home soil.

It would be a tremendous achievement for both brothers to end up as gold medallists and fantastic for all levels of British football. Both teams face tough challenges but anything is possible with home advantage, said Hills spokesman Mark Young.

14/1 Team GB to win Paralympics 7 A Side football Gold

6/1 Team GB Mens to win Gold Medal

100/1 Gold Medals in the Paralympics 7 A Side Football and Mens Olympics Football

Further Information
Mark Young
PR Assistant, William Hill
Email: myoung@williamhill.co.uk
Phone: 02089183981

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Spain 20/1 To Win Next Two Tournaments At Least

July 15, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Balotelli, Brave Man, Dead Heat, Euro 2016, European Champions, Favourites, Fernando Torres, Footy, Georgia 6, Joe Crilly, Match, Premier League, Qualifying Group, Spaniards, Spokesman, Tournament Winner, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup 2014, World Cup 2018

Spain became double European Champions and all eyes will turn to the World Cup in Brazil. William Hill make Spain 2/7 to win their qualifying group and 6/4 to do so without losing a game. Once they touch down in Brazil, the Spaniards are 11/2 joint second favourites to win. Spain have now won three major tournaments in a row and are 20/1 to carry on winning tournaments until at least the World Cup in 2018.

As the match kicked off, the focus was on Mario Balotelli, but as the game finished, he had been overshadowed by Fernando Torres who came on and scored one and set one up. Hills offer 1/2 that Torres scores more goals than Balotelli in next seasons Premier League (6/4 that he does not).

Spain were simply unplayable tonight and have now won the right to be called the best European side ever, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. They are 20/1 to win the next two tournaments at least and the way they have played over the last eight years, it would take a brave man to be against them doing it.

William Hill Spain Odds:

World Cup 2014 qualifying group I: 2/7 Spain; 5/2 France; 50/1 Belarus; 150/1 Finland; 200/1 Georgia

6/4 Spain to qualify for World Cup 2014 without losing

World Cup 2014 winner: 11/4 Brazil; 11/2 Argentina; 11/2 Spain; 8/1 Germany; 14/1 Holland; 14/1 Uruguay; 16/1 Italy; 20/1 England; 20/1 Portugal; 25/1 BAR

When will Spain next lose an international tournament: 1/8 World Cup 2014; 5/1 Euro 2016; 20/1 World Cup 2018 or later

Balotelli and Torres 2012/13 season match bet: 1/2 Torres; 6/4 Balotelli

*NOTE* Hills are settling top goalscorer as a six man dead heat. Double tournament winner/top goalscorer will be settled on Monday

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Euro Final Set To Be Biggest Since World Cup Final

July 14, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Antonio Di Natale, Bets, Cesc Fabregas, Del Bosque, Fernando Llorente, Fernando Torres, Footy, Gusto, Iniesta, Italians, Joe Crilly, Mario, Punters, Scorer, Spokesman, Strikers, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup

Up to 500 bets per minute are set to be placed on tonights Euros Final once the game kicks off, report William Hill. Anywhere up to £25 million is expected to have been wagered on the match in the build up to the game in the UK alone. The final of any major tournament is always going to be a massive draw for our punters and they have already been getting involved with gusto. As things stand, over half of all bets placed have been for Spain to win, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. This match is set to be the biggest since the World Cup Final in 2010.

Spain are 23/20 to win the match in 90 minutes, with Italy 11/4 and the draw 21/10. Spain are 8/15 to lift the trophy, while Italy are 6/4 to do so. Hills are offering a couple of matchwinners for tonights game, going 7/1 for Balotelli to score and Italy to win in 90 minutes, while the same price is offered for Iniesta to score anytime and Spain to win in 90 minutes. The match is 4/1 to go to penalties.

Llorente and Torres are the 6/1 favourites to open the scoring tonight, but should Del Bosque decide that he wants to start with no strikers once again, Fabregas and Pedro are offered at 7/1 and 9/1 repectively. Mario Balotelli looks the most likely to score for the Italians at 7/1.

Euro Final:

90 minutes: 23/20 Spain; 11/4 Italy; 21/10 Draw

Lift the trophy: 8/15 Spain; 6/4 Italy

Match to go to penalties: 4/1

First scorer: 6/1 Fernando Llorente; 6/1 Fernando Torres; 7/1 Mario Balotelli; 7/1 Cesc Fabregas; 7/1 Alvaro Negredo; 9/1 Pedro; 9/1 Antonio Di Natale; 10/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Balotelli And Pirlo To Top The Euro Charts…spain 8/15 For Top Award Though

July 11, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Ac Milan, Alonso, Andrea Pirlo, Andres Iniesta, Central London, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, Footy, German Fan, Home Nation, Italian Fans, Joe Crilly, Manchester City, Mario Gomez, Ronaldo, Target, William Hill, Williamhill

Mario Balotelli scored two as Italy made it through to the Final of the Euros and William Hill make him 5/4 to be the top tournament goalscorer and 10/1 to be named player of the tournament. Andrea Pirlo, who was once again on top form, however, is now the 7/4 favourite to win the top Euros player award. Balotellis performances will have endeared him to the Italian fans even more so than before and he is 10/1 to no longer be at Manchester City at the start of next season with AC Milan a likely target.

Tonight was all about Mario as it quite often is, but it was all for the right reasons and he could now fire Italy to glory and himself to top goalscorer, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Spain are 8/15 to lift the trophy, while Italy are 11/8.

There will have been one German fan who will be feeling the pain a little more than most as a fellow from that country entered a William Hill shop in central London and staked £41,000 on his home nation to lift the trophy.

Balotelli to still be at Manchester City on the first day of next season: 10/1 no; 1/33 yes

Top goalscorer: 5/4 Mario Balotelli; 8/1 Mario Gomez; 8/1 Alaz Dzagoev; 8/1 Mario Mandzukic; 8/1 Cristiano Ronaldo; 9/1 Fernando Torres; 11/1 Cesc Fabregas; 25/1 BAR

Player of the tournament: 7/4 Andrea Pirlo; 11/4 Andres Iniesta; 6/1 Mesut Ozil; 8/1 Xavi; 10/1 Mario Balotelli; 10/1 Xabi Alonso; 14/1 Mario Gomez; 16/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Deutsche To Bank Gutsy Punter Over £100,000 Euro Bonus

July 9, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Bet, Bonus, Business Trip, Central London, Chap, Cops, Euro 2012, Footy, Gent, Italy, Joe Crilly, Portugal, Punter, Spain, Spokesman, Tuesday Afternoon, Wager, William Hill, Williamhill

A German national strolled into a William Hill shop in central London on Tuesday afternoon and placed £41,000 on his home country winning this years Euros at 13/8. It is believed that he was on a business trip in London and he said that this was his first ever wager which if it cops will scoop the gutsy chap a staggering £107,625. The price has been shortened from 13/8 to 6/4 and makes Germany the stand alone favourites ahead of Spain at 7/4 and Italy and Portugal both 11/2.

It is believed that the German gent was on a business trip in London and to our knowledge, he has never placed a bet before in his life, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Amazingly his is the biggest single wager that we have taken over the course of this years Euros.

Euro 2012: 6/4 Germany; 7/4 Spain; 11/2 Portugal; 11/2 Italy

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
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33/1 For Two More Shootouts…spain Favourites

July 9, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bets, Bookmakers, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Favourites, Fernando Torres, Footy, Germany, Italy, Joe Crilly, Mario Gomez, Ronaldo, Second Game, Spain Portugal, Spokesman, Tournament Winner, William Hill, Williamhill

A draw in the Spain/Portugal was a fantastic result for the bookmakers, with William Hill reporting that just 7% of all bets on the 90 minutes market were placed on the draw. Spain had 56% of all bets and so anything avoiding a win would have been good for us, but a draw, coupled with the fact that Ronaldo failed to find the net resulted in a fantastic night for us, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

After being the second game in a row to go to penalties, William Hill are offering 33/1 that the second semi final and the final both go to penalties. The Germany/Italy game is 33/1 to go to penalties.

Spain have made it through to the final of the Euros and William Hill make them the 5/6 favourites to win the tournament now with Germany 7/4 and Italy 6/1.

Tournament winner: 5/6 Spain; 7/4 Germany; 6/1 Italy

Top goalscorer: 4/6 Mario Gomez; 10/1 Alan Dzagoev; 10/1 Mario Mandzukic; 10/1 Cristiano Ronaldo; 14/1 Fernando Torres; 20/1 Cesc Fabregas; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Avb Closes In On Spurs Job

July 2, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Disappointment, Email, Euro 2012, Fabio Capello, Harry Redknapp, Hot Seat, Information Mark, Laurent Blanc, Myoung, New Boss, Pep Guardiola, Pr Assistant, Rumours, Sherwood, Spokesman, Spurs, Villas Boas, White Hart Lane, William Hill, Williamhill

AVB Closes In on Spurs Job

Despite Andre Villas Boas claiming talk about him joining Tottenham as lies William Hill still quote him at 4/11 to become the new boss at White Hart Line.

Laurent Blanc suffered disappointment with Frances elimination from Euro 2012 last night but he is 8/1 to take over from Harry Redknapp. Fabio Capello is second favourite at 5/1 but money has been placed on ex Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola at 16/1.

Money has been seen for Guardiola and Blanc but despite AVB playing down rumours of his move to Spurs we expect him to be in the hot seat at White Hart Lane sooner rather than later, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

Next Tottenham Manager: 4/11 Villas Boas, 5/1 Capello, 8/1 Blanc, 8/1 Klinsmann, 14/1 Moyes, 14/1 Hoddle, 16/1 Rangnick, 16/1 Guardiola, 16/1 Martinez, 16/1 Sherwood, 16/1 Hiddink, 20/1 Benitez, 25/1 BAR

Further Information
Mark Young
PR Assistant, William Hill
Email: myoung@williamhill.co.uk
Phone: 02089183981

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Reliable From The Spot? Not Gerrard And Milner

June 30, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ashley Cole, Bayern Munich, England Player, Euro 2012, Hot Topic, Information Mark, James Milner, Joe Hart, John Terry, Knockout Stages, La Galaxy, Myoung, Penalty Shootout, Pr Assistant, Scott Parker, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, Welbeck, William Hill, Williamhill

With penalties a hot topic going into the knockout stages of Euro 2012 William Hill are betting on who will be the first England player to miss one in a dreaded shootout. Steven Gerrard and James Milner are both 9/2.

Manchester United penalty taker Wayne Rooney is 5/1 with John Terry, who missed a penalty in the Champions League final in 2008 at 6/1. Ashley Cole scored a magnificent penalty in Chelseas shootout win against Bayern Munich and is a 7/1 chance to miss first, as is Liverpool forward Andy Carroll.

Joe Hart has taken a few penalties in his time and has said he would step up in the first five if called upon. The confident stopper is 20/1 to be the first player to miss. He scored penalties for the Under 21s against Sweden in 2009 and in a friendly for Manchester City against LA Galaxy last year.

The captain and Milner are favourites to miss first but they have been good takers at club level in the past, Milner more so at Villa but we believe that the pressure of taking a must score penalty could get to one or two of these lions as nerves have definitely hit in years gone by, said Hills spokesman Mark Young.

First England player to miss a penalty in a penalty shootout:

9/2 Steven Gerrard, 9/2 James Milner, 5/1 Wayne Rooney, 6/1 John Terry, 6/1 Any Other, 7/1 Ashley Cole, 7/1 Andy Carroll, 8/1 Ashley Young, 9/1 Scott Parker, 10/ Danny Welbeck, 12/1 Theo Walcott, 14/1 Joleon Lescott, 20/1 Joe Hart

*Bets are void if a penalty shootout does not take place with England involved in the rest of the tournament.

Further Information
Mark Young
PR Assistant, William Hill
Email: myoung@williamhill.co.uk
Phone: 02089183981