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Spanish Referee On Drift For Final After Horror Show

June 13, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Carballo, Cards, Carlos Velasco, Challenges, Change Of Heart, Drift, Footy, Game, Horror Show, Joe Crilly, Referee, Spaniard, Spanish, Spokesman, Uefa, Unfathomable Depths, William Hill, Williamhill

Carlos Velasco Carballo will have been riding high when told he would be officiating the opening game of the Euros but William Hill think he will have plummeted to unfathomable depths following the dubious red card he handed out and the potential penalty he turned down. He has drifted from 12/1 to 16/1 to officiate the final.

After 10 minutes, the Spaniard was doing well, allowing the play to flow, but then suddenly, he had a change of heart and decided that he was going to start showing cards for the most innocuous of challenges, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. His performance will not go down well with the UEFA bigwigs.

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Euro 2012: Russia Slashed From 20/1 To 12/1-dzagoev 10/1 For Golden Boot!

June 13, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Antonio Cassano, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Silva, Euro 2012, Euro Championship, Fernando Llorente, Karim Benzema, London N22, Lukas Podolski, Mario Gomez, Miroslav Klose, Rafael Van Der Vaart, Robert Lewandowski, Robin Van Persie, Thomas Muller, Van Der Vaart, Wayne Rooney, Wesley Sneijder, Williamhill

Russia were the most impressive team on day one of the Euro championship and they are now 12/1 from 20/1 to win the tournament. After his pair Hills are 10/1 from 33/1 that Alan Dzagoev wins the golden book with Pavlyuchenko now 25/1.

It was honours even after day one and hopefully we are in for a great tournament, said Hills spokesman Rupert Adams.

To Win Group A: 2/7 Russia, 11/2 Poland, 20/1 Czech Republic, 8/1 Greece

Euro 2012 winner: 11/4 Spain; 3/1 Germany; 6/1 Holland; 9/1 France; 12/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 14/1 Italy; 20/1 Portugal; 40/1 Poland; 50/1 Ukraine; 50/1 Croatia; 66/1 Sweden; 80/1 Republic of Ireland; 100/1 Czech Republic; 100/1 Denmark, 100/1 Greece;

Top Goalscorer: 9/1 Mario Gomez; 10/1 Robin van Persie; 10/1 Alan Dzagoev, 11/1 Karim Benzema; 12/1 Cristiano Ronaldo; 12/1 Robert Lewandowski; 14/1 Fernando Llorente; 14/1 Klaas Jan-Huntelaar; 14/1 Miroslav Klose; 16/1 Fernando Torres; 25/1 Mario Balotelli; 25/1 Roman Pavlyuchenko, 25/1 Lukas Podolski; 25/1 Thomas Muller; 33/1 Cesc Fabregas; 33/1 Wayne Rooney; 33/1 Antonio Di Natale; 33/1 David Silva; 33/1 Wesley Sneijder; 33/1 Alvaro Negredo; 33/1 Rafael van der Vaart; 33/1 Antonio Cassano; 40/1 BAR

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Red Mist Descends As Bluebirds Change Their Colours

June 12, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bluebirds, Cardiff City, First Game, Footy, Greenside, Home Game, Joe Crilly, London N22, Red Mist, Season 1, Season Fans, Spokesman, Trademark, Traditional Colours, William Hill, Williamhill

Cardiff City have shocked fans by trading in their trademark blue kits for red ones and William Hill are offering 8/1 that in the first game of the season, the Bluebirds revert back to their traditional colours. They are also 11/2 to no longer be wearing the red kit for the final home game of the season.

Fans of the Bluebirds are not happy and the best way in which they can protest is by refusing to buy or wear the new red kit, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Should they do that, the board will have to think long and hard about reverting to blue.

Will Cardiff be wearing their red shirt at their first home game of the season: 1/20 yes; 8/1 no
Will Cardiff be wearing their red shirt at their final home game of the season: 1/10 yes; 11/2 no

Joe Crilly
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Will Euro Cats And Dogs Copy Their Premier League Pals?

June 12, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Big Cat, Cat 5, Cats And Dogs, Cats Dogs, Crocodile, Footy, Fox 5, Joe Crilly, Lion, Mole, Pals, Premier League, Puma, Request Birds, Sheep, Snake, Spokesman, Squirrel, William Hill, Williamhill

This years Premier League season was unusual for the fact that a number of games were interrupted by animals encroaching onto the pitch. Bookmakers, William Hill think that the trend could continue and are offering odds on what will be the first animal to cause a halt to proceedings. A dog is the 6/4 favourite with a cat 5/2 and fox 5/1.

It will be interesting to see if there are any issues with over-adventurous animals at the Euros as they seem to have definitely grown in confidence in the Premier League, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Dog 6/4
Fox 5/2
Cat 5/1
Squirrel 7/1
Rabbit/Hare 8/1
Rat 12/1
Horse 25/1
Duck 33/1
Sheep 50/1
Deer 66/1
Mole 100/1
Snake 200/1
Crocodile 1000/1
Big cat (Lion/Tiger/Puma etc) 1000/1
Others on request. (Birds do not count)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Thats Rich: Luka 9/4 To Turn Out For Big Spending United

June 12, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Armbands, Cleverley, Craig Bellamy, David Beckham, Game 1, Group Game, Ji Sung, Joe Crilly, Kagawa, Luka Modric, Manchester United Player, Michael Carrick, Olympic Squad, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Stuart Pearce, Team Gb, United News, William Hill, Williamhill

News reports are suggesting that Manchester United are set to make a move for Spurs playmaker Luka Modric and William Hill are offering a market on who will start in midfield for the Reds on the first day of next season. Paul Scholes and new signing, Shinji Kagawa, are 4/7 with Ryan Giggs 8/11 to start. With Modric not confirmed as a Manchester United player yet, he is just 9/4 to take to the pitch in a United shirt on day one of the 2012/13 season.

After just missing out on the title this season, United are aiming to come back with a bang and the signings of Kagawa and Modric certainly indicate their intentions right at the start of the summer, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

David Beckham, Craig Bellamy and Ryan Giggs are reportedly the three over 23 players named in Stuart Pearces Olympic squad and Hills now make David Beckham the 1/3 favourite to wear the armband in the first game. Bellamy is the 5/1 second favourite with Giggs 6/1.

All three players have worn international armbands in the past and all three will be leaders on the pitch but it looks like Becks will lead the side out, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

To start for Manchester United next season:

1/3 Michael Carrick (9/4 not to)
4/7 Paul Scholes (5/4 not to)
4/7 Shinji Kagawa (5/4 not to)
8/11 Ryan Giggs (1/1 not to)
6/4 Tom Cleverley (1/2 not to)
6/4 Ji-Sung Park (1/2 not to)
9/4 Luka Modric (1/3 not to)
5/2 Darren Fletcher (2/7 not to)
9/2 Paul Pogba (1/8 not to)

Who will be Team GB in the first group game: 1/3 David Beckham; 5/1 Craig Bellamy; 6/1 Ryan Giggs

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Rio Odds On To Never Don The Three Lions Again

June 11, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Blessing In Disguise, Coffin, Consternation, England Caps, England Squad, Footy, Impressive Tally, International Football, International Retirement, Joe Crilly, Odds, Omission, Premier League, Professional Football, Rio Ferdinand, Spokesman, Three Lions, Veteran, William Hill, Williamhill

The decision to leave Rio Ferdinand out of the England squad, despite the catalogue of injuries, has stirred consternation amongst the masses and William Hill think that this could be the final nail in the long serving defenders international coffin. He is 4/9 to never play for England again and 4/1 to announce his international retirement before the start of the 2012/13 Premier League season.

Rio is a veteran of over 80 England caps but it looks like he will fail to add to his impressive tally, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are now betting on when Ferdinand will retire from football completely and offer 10/1 that he does so this year. Ferdinand fans need not worry, however as the odds of 6/4 suggest it is much more likely he is still playing in 2015.

Players often add a couple of years to their playing careers by retiring from international football and Rios omission could be a blessing in disguise, said Crilly.

Rio Ferdinand to announce his international retirement before the start of the 2012/13 Premier League season: 4/1

Rio Ferdinand to play for England again: 4/9 no; 13/8 yes

What year will Rio Ferdinand retire from professional football: 10/1 2012; 15/8 2013; 13/8 2014; 6/4 2015 or later

Joe Crilly
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You Bet New Scholes Set For Starting Role At Old Trafford

June 11, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bet, Borussia Dortmund, Boss, Bright Prospect, Competitions, Footy, Japanese International, Joe Crilly, Kagawa, Manchester United, Midfield, Old Trafford Manchester, Premier League Goals, Scholes, Score, Season 3, Shinji, Spokesman, William Hill, Williamhill

Manchester United have competed the signing of highly rated Japanese international, Shinji Kagawa and William Hill think that he will go straight into the first team, offering 9/4 that he makes between 16 and 20 with the same price for him to start 11-15 games. He is 11/2 to make 26 or more starts. Lastseason Kagawa scored 16 goals in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund and Hills think that his goalscoring form could continue, offering 5/2 that he scores between eight and 11 Premier League goals and 11/4 that he bags between 12 and 15.

Kagawa is an incredibly bright prospect for Manchester United and very much a long term replacement for Scholes in that he can boss the midfield and chip in with the occasional goal as well, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Kagawa Prices:

How many starts will Shinji Kagawa Make In 2012/13 Season: 3/1 under 10; 9/4 11-15; 9/4 16-20; 3/1 21-25; 11/2 26 or over

How any goals will Shinji Kagawa Score in 2012/13 Season: 11/4 under four; 5/2 4-7; 5/2 8-11; 11/4 12-15; 5/1 16 or over

Joe Crilly
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Swansea Gunning For Bergkamp…20/1 In To Evens For Job

June 11, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Arsenal, Dennis Bergkamp, Footy, Frontrunner, Graeme Jones, Gus, Gus Poyet, Holloway, Job, Joe Crilly, Marcel Desailly, Michael Laudrup, Saturday And Sunday, Spokesman, William Hill, Williamhill

Dennis Bergkamp has emerged today as the frontrunner for the Swansea managers job with William Hill seeing him backed in from 20/1 to Evens. Former favourite, Graeme Jones has drifted from 1/6 (on Friday) to 4/1 joint second favourite with Michael Laudrup.

Bergkamp has come from nowhere to become our favourite but it has to be said that his Arsenal ethos would suit Swansea well , said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. We actually suspended betting on Saturday and Sunday because we thought that Jones had got the job, but it looks like we are back to square one.

Next Permanent Swansea manager: 1/1 Dennis Bergkamp; 4/1 Graeme Jones; 4/1 Michael Laudrup; 6/1 Ian Holloway; 7/1 Gus Poyet; 8/1 Marcel Desailly; 16/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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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
Press Officer

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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
Press Officer

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