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Its All About The Moneygreece 50/1 For Euros/euro Exit

June 28, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bastian Schweinsteiger, Euro 2012, Euro 2016, Georgios Samaras, German Fans, Greek Player, Greek Team, Haves And Have Nots, Joe Crilly, Lukas Podolski, Mario Gomez, Mesut, Miroslav Klose, Reus, Salpigidis, Theofanis Gekas, Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos, William Hill, Williamhill

Germany are the 1/3 favourites to defeat Greece in 90 minutes on Friday evening, with William Hill making the 96 winners 1/7 to qualify for the semi final.

Germanys dominance is highlighted by the fact that the first six runners in the Man of the Match market are German, with Mesut Ozil 5/2 favourite and Mario Gomez 3/1. Theofanis Gekas is 10/1 joint seventh favourite for that honour and the first Greek player in the betting.

Hills also offer 2/1 that Mario Gomez scores more than the whole Greek team put together.

The match is being built up as the head to head between the haves and have nots and Hills are offering 50/1 that Greece exit both the Euros AND the Euro before the end of the week, while it is 5/1 for Greece to still be using the Euro by the start of Euro 2016 (1/9 not to be).

This match is expected to mirror the contrasting financial differences between the two teams and with that in mind, we reckon the German fans will be bouncing higher than a Greek cheque, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

90 minutes: 1/3 Germany; 9/1 Greece; 19/5 draw

To qualify: 1/7 Germany; 4/1 Greece

Man of the Match: 5/2 Mesut Ozil; 3/1 Mario Gomez; 6/1 Lukas Podolski; 6/1 Bastian Schweinsteiger; 6/1 Miroslav Klose; 8/1 Thomas Muller; 10/1 Mario Gotze; 10/1 Theofanis Gekas; 11/1 Andre Schurrle; 11/1 Dimitrios Salpigidis; 11/1 Marco Reus; 12/1 Georgios Samaras; 12/1 Toni Kroos; 14/1 BAR

Greece/Germany to go to penalties: 10/1

Goal scored from 76 mins-Full Time: 1/1

Goals match bet: 2/1 Gomez; 2/1 Greece; 6/5 tie

Greece cease to use the Euro before exiting Euro 2012 100/1
Greece to still be using the Euro at the start of Euro 2016 5/1 yes; 1/9 no
Greece to exit the Euro and the Euros by the end of the week 50/1

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Ronaldo And Portugal Give Bookies £2m Headache!

June 28, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Andrea Pirlo, Andres Iniesta, Ballon, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Bookies, Cesc Fabregas, David Silva, Euro 2012, Footy, Franck Ribery, Joe Crilly, Mario Gomez, Ronaldo, Semi Finals, Top Scorer, Wayne Rooney, William Hill, Williamhill, Winger

Cristiano Ronaldo fired Portugal into the semi finals of the Euros and William Hill now make them 5/1 third favourites to win the tournament behind Germany at 2/1 and Spain at 5/2. Hills paid out between £1.5 and £2 million on the match after taking on Ronaldo and Portugal, with a £700,000 payout on their industry top price of 2/1 on the talismanic winger scoring and Portugal winning.

After England/Ukraine, this is our second worst result of the Euros and well certainly be cheering on Greece tomorrow, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Ronaldo is the runaway favourite (at 5/2) to win player of the tournament with 2/1 offered that he ends the tournament as top scorer and 1/2 he wins the Ballon Dor.

Euro 2012:

Winner: 2/1 Germany; 5/2 Spain; 5/1 Portugal; 8/1 England; 8/1 Italy; 10/1 France; 50/1 Greece

Player of the tournament: 5/2 Cristiano Ronaldo; 6/1 Andres Iniesta; 9/1 Bastian Schweinsteiger; 12/1 Mario Gomez; 12/1 Mesut Ozil; 16/1 Franck Ribery; 16/1 David Silva; 16/1 Xavi; 16/1 Andrea Pirlo; 20/1 BAR

Top goalscorer: 6/4 Mario Gomez; 2/1 Cristiano Ronaldo; 5/1 FernandoTorres; 20/1 Cesc Fabregas; 25/1 Wayne Rooney; 50/1 BAR

Ballon Dor: 1/2 Ronaldo; 6/4 Messi; 10/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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Bookies Bashed By Blatter? Goal Line Tech Looks A Certainty

June 27, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bookies, Brazil, France 5, Goal Line, Greenside, Line Technology, London N22, Match, Media Relations, Odds, Rupert, Sepp Blatter, Spokesman, Summer In France, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup

After Sepp Blatters comments regarding the use of goal line technology William Hill have slashed the price for it to be in place for the first match of the 2014 World Cup from 7/4 to 1/1 but it is 8/11 that it wont be ready in time.
The more likely stage for introduction could be for the first match of the 2016 European Championships. William Hill are odds on at 5/6 that goal line technology to be used that summer in France.

Goal line technology looks a certainty, it is just a question of when rather than if it is introduced, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

Goal Line Technology to be used at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil: 8/11 No, 1/1 Yes

Goal Line Technology to be used at the 2016 European Championships in France: 5/6 Yes

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Spot Kick Heartache 9/2 For Roys Boys

June 27, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2008, Fate, Fingernails, High Profile, Information Mark, Mario Gomez, Myoung, Penalty Shootout, Pr Assistant, Quarter Finals, Remainder, Ronaldo, Score Line, Scoreline, Semi Finals, Three Lions, Wayne Rooney, William Hill, Williamhill

No strangers to penalty exits, William Hill are offering 9/2 that England are knocked out of the Euros in the cruellest of ways (they are 1/8 to not be eliminated by penalties). Elimination at the hands of spot kicks is quoted at 9/2 but 1/8 that penalties do not decide the Three Lions fate.

William Hill are betting on how many of the quarter finals will go all the way to a penalty shootout with 4/6 being offered for all four to be finished without a shootout. One game is 11/8, two is 7/1, three is 25/1 and all four matches to go to a shoot out is 100/1. Germany are 14/1 to win the final with spot kicks.

There has not been a nil-nil scoreline in the Euros since the semi finals of Euro 2008 but William Hill go 5/6 for there to be at least one 0-0 draw (in 90 minutes) in the remainder of the tournament. It is also 5/6 there wont be. After 24 matches every game has had at least one goal.

The competition could get edgier as more and more is put on the line but we feel the quarter finals will be settled, at the maximum, within 120 minutes but good news for England is that their fate is not fancied to be settled by penalties. That should keep fingernails from biting a bit, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

After the first round of the Euros, William Hill can report that they have just about broken even. The book has been aided by a couple of high profile draws but the positives from that have been negated by the fact that England, Wayne Rooney, Mario Gomez and Cristiano Ronaldo have all been on form.

How Many Quarter Finals will go to Penalties?
4/6 None
11/8 One
7/1 Two
25/1 Three
100/1 Four

Score line of 0-0 in the rest of the tournament?
5/6 yes, 5/6 no

England to exit the tournament in a penalty shootout?
1/8 no, 9/2 yes

14/1 Germany to win the tournament on penalties

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

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Spain And Croatia Say No-no To Two-two

June 26, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Brady, Czech Republic, David O Leary, Euro 2012, Fenlon, Footy, Giovanni Trapattoni, Joe Crilly, Johnny Giles, Marco Tardelli, Martin O Neill, Mick Mccarthy, New Contract, Norwich, Punters, Quarter Finals, Republic Of Ireland, Second Time, William Hill, Williamhill

After topping Group C, William Hill make Spain the 2/1 favourites to win the Euros for the second time in a row, while Italy, who finished second in the group, are 10/1. The 2-2 draw that was tentatively predicted pre match never materialised and Spain can now look forward to a potential match up with England in the quarter finals. England look likely to finish in second in group D, with Hills offering 11/10 that they do so and 2/1 that they win it.

There were some who thought that Spain and Croatia would play out a 2-2 draw to ensure they both qualified, so much so that we were forced to offer that result at 4/1, although, by the time kick off arrived, we were out to 8/1 about it and I think our punters realised that there was no reason to believe that the match would be played in anything but the right spirit, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. And right they were.

Giovanni Trapattoni has only just signed a new contract as Ireland manager, but his reign could come to an end after the countrys poor showing at Euro 2012 and William Hill make Mick McCarthy the 5/1 favourite to become the next boss, with new Norwich manager, Chris Hughton, 9/1 second favourite.

Euro 2012 Outright: 2/1 Spain; 9/4 Germany; 13/2 Portugal; 7/1 France; 10/1 Italy; 12/1 England; 33/1 Czech Republic; 50/1 Greece; 100/1 Ukraine

Next Republic of Ireland manager: 5/1 Mick McCarthy; 9/1 Chris Hughton; 10/1 Marco Tardelli; 10/1 David OLeary; 12/1 Brian McDerott; 16/1 Martin ONeill; 20/1 Liam Brady; 20/1 Pat Fenlon; 20/1 Johnny Giles; 20/1 Noel King; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Could Moses Lead Chelsea To The Promised Land Again?

June 26, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Abramovich, Avb, Dogged Pursuit, First Approach, First Game, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, Laurent Blanc, Man City, Man Utd, Managerial Record, Modric, New Signings, Rafael Van Der Vaart, Season 8, Van Der Vaart, Villas Boas, White Hart Lane, William Hill, Williamhill

With Chelsea having had their first approach for Victor Moses rebuffed William Hill question where he will be at the beginning of next season. So often used to getting their way, Chelsea are 4/7 to land the young striker and 11/8 he will still be at Wigan.

Abramovich can quite often get like a dog with a bone, as his dogged pursuit of Jose Mourinho has shown in the past and we think that the same determination will prove too much for Wigan this summer, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Chelsea have already signed Eden Hazard and Marko Marin this summer and seem to be on the hunt to strengthen their Champions League winning squad. William Hill believe that 3-4 new signings (4/6) will start on the first day of next season for the Blues. 0-2 is 7/4 and 5+ is 5/1.

Andre Villas Boas is the 2/7 favourite with William Hill to take over at Tottenham despite the clubs links with France boss Laurent Blanc, who is 3/1 for the job. Luka Modric is 8/11 to still be at White Hart Lane for the start of next season. Gareth Bale is 4/9 and Rafael Van der Vaart is 8/15.

Overlooking his Chelsea experience, AVB has a great managerial record and it would seem that some of the top players will stay to be part of the revolution, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Victor Moses Club on the first day of next Season: Chelsea 4/7, Wigan 11/8, QPR 10/1, Arsenal 12/1, Liverpool 16/1, Spurs 16/1, Man City 20/1, Man Utd 20/1

How many new players signed by Chelsea will start first game of next season?

7/4 0-2
4/6 3-4
5/1 5+

Next Permanent Tottenham Manager: 2/7 Villas Boas, 3/1 Blanc, 10/1 Klinsmann, 12/1 Moyes, 12/1 Rangnick, 14/1 Sherwood, 16/1 Martinez, 20/1 Benitez, 25/1 BAR

Still at Tottenham on the first day of next season:

8/11 Modric (1/1 Not)
4/9 Bale (13/8 Not)
8/15 Van der Vaart (11/8 Not)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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England 8/1 For Euros…7/4 For Goal Line Technology In Brazil

June 26, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Cesc Fabregas, Controversy, Cristiano Ronaldo, Czech Republic, David Beckham, Euro 2012, Fernando Torres, Footy, Goal Line, International Football, Joe Crilly, Line Technology, Mario Gomez, Outfield, Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup

England finished top of Group D and William Hill have cut their odds of winning the tournament from 12/1 to 8/1 the shortest price that they have been to win the Euros.

Wayne Rooney scored the only goal of the game and William Hill are offering 5/1 that he manages to overtake the 115 caps that David Beckham won to become the most capped outfield player. He is 10/1 to be the top tournament goalscorer.

Steven Gerrard won man of the match and set up his fourth goal of the tournament and William Hill make him 1/2 to make the UEFA team of the tournament (6/4 he does not).

There was controversy as the Ukraine were denied an almost certain goal by the officials and William Hill are offering 7/4 that goal-line technology has been introduced to international football by the time that the Brazil World Cup kicks off (2/5 it has not).

After another goal line controversy has been seen on the big stage that has seen the hosts booted out of the tournament, FIFA will surely have to sit up and take note, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Euro 2012 winner: 2/1 Germany; 5/2 Spain; 7/1 Portugal; 8/1 Italy; 8/1 England; 10/1 France; 40/1 Czech Republic; 50/1 Greece

Top goalscorer: 13/8 Mario Gomez; 7/2 Cristiano Ronaldo; 6/1 Fernando Torres; 10/1 Wayne Rooney; 16/1 Cesc Fabregas; 20/1 BAR

Steven Gerrard to be named in UEFA Team of the Tournament: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no

5/1 Wayne Rooney to win 116 (or more) caps for England

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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Portugal 13/2 For Euros Glory As Ronaldo Humiliates Dutch

June 24, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ballon, Cesc Fabregas, Czech Republic, Fernando Torres, Footy, Half A Million, Joe Crilly, Karim Benzema, Knockout Stages, Lionel, Mario Gomez, Pip, Ronaldo, Silva, Six Figure, Top Scorer, Tournament Winner, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup

Germany and Portugal made it through to the knockout stages of the Euros at the expense of Denmark and pre-tournament third favourites Holland. Initially offered at 13/2 the Dutch were very underwhelming all tournament and that did not change against Portugal who are now 13/2 to win the tournament, while Germany are 9/4 joint favourites with Spain.

Rather than battle as they did in the World Cup, the Dutch capitulated in every game that they played in and we do not have to worry about the half a million liability we racked up on them, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Worryingly, however, Portugal and Germany both leave us with large six figure payouts so were not out of the woods just yet.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two to put his side through and William Hill make him 4/1 to be the Euros top scorer and more importantly, he is 1/2 to pip Lionel Messi to the Ballon DOr with the Argentinian 13/8.

Tournament winner: 9/4 Germany; 9/4 Spain; 13/2 Portugal; 7/1 France; 10/1 England; 14/1 Italy; 33/1 Czech Republic; 33/1 Croatia; 50/1 Greece; 100/1 Ukraine

Top goalscorer: 2/1 Mario Gomez; 7/2 Fernando Torres; 4/1 Cristiano Ronaldo; 16/1 Cesc Fabregas; 16/1 Mario andzukic; 25/1 Alan Dzagoev; 25/1 Karim Benzema; 33/1 BAR

Ballon DOr: 1/2 Ronaldo; 13/8 Messi; 10/1 Iniesta; 12/1 Gomez; 16/1 Xavi; 20/1 Silva, Casillas; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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Rooney Return To Push Three Lions Into Quarter Finals

June 24, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bet, Bets, England Team, Euro 2012, Footy, Joe Crilly, Quarter Finals, Roy Hodgson, Score One, Spokesman, Start Group, Three Lions, Tuesday Night, Walcott, Wayne Rooney, Welbeck, William Hill, Williamhill, X Factor, Zero 9

Wayne Rooney returns to the England team on Tuesday night as they look to rubber stamp qualification to the quarter finals with victory over the co hosts Ukraine.

Roy Hodgson is ready to unleash Rooney on Euro 2012 after sitting out the opening two fixtures leading William Hill to produce special prices around the England man.
In a Goals Match Bet, Rooney is 7/2 to score more than the Ukraine. It is 1/1 for the tie. He is 4/11 to score no goals on Tuesday, 9/4 to score one, 9/1 for two and 33/1 to find the net three or more times.

The Three Lions could yet fail to qualify. They are 9/4 to finish third in the group and 2/1 to win the group. William Hill believe they will finish second at 11/10 and qualify for the next round where they will play the winner of Group C.

Carroll, Walcott and Welbeck all scored against Sweden but Rooney is the X Factor in the England team and with barely a half of football under his belt in the last month he will be itching to go out there and prove his worth for England, said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.

England Finishing Position: 2/1 Winner, 11/10 Second, 9/4 Third.

Goals Match Bet: 7/2 Rooney, 1/1 Tie, 5/4 Ukraine

Rooney Goals Vs Ukraine: 4/11 Zero, 9/4 One, 9/1 Two, 33/1 Three or More
*Bets are void if Rooney doesnt start

Group D winner: 8/15 France; 2/1 England; 6/1 Ukraine

Group D to qualify (not to): 1/200 France (25/1); 2/7 England (5/2); 5/2 Ukraine (2/7)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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383 Bets Per Minute As England Fight Back To Defeat Sweden

June 23, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 10m, Bets, Bookmakers, England Team, Footy, Friday Night, Game, Joe Crilly, Moment In Time, Patriotic, Punter, Punters, Spokesman, Stunning Victory, Sweden, Three Lions, Trophy, Turmoil, William Hill, Williamhill

Following Englands stunning victory over Sweden on Friday night William Hill are sweating. This is due to the fact that British bookmakers could be forking out over £10m should the Three Lions go on and win the trophy.

Despite the turmoil that faced the England team just months before the tournament was to begin, patriotic punters have gone mad for England and they are by far the worst result for us at this moment in time, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. The two opening performances of the tournament have more than justified our punters support as well.

During the game 34,504 bets were staked with Hills, equating to 383 bets per minute and 6 bets per second on the outcome of the game. England were still relatively well fancied when they were 2-1 down and punters were piling into them at 2/1.

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk