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January 4, 2012 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

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Scottish Football 2012 Specials

Which side will stay unbeaten the longest in 2012?
Rangers EVS
Celtic 8/11
(all competitions count)

Who will win most SPL matches in 2012?
Rangers 11/10
Celtic 4/6

Rangers Not to lose in SPL in 2012 33/1

Celtic Not to lose in SPL in 2012 33/1

A Non SPL side to win the Scottish Cup 10/1

Leaders of 4 Scottish Divisions on 1/1/12
to win their respective divisions 13/1

Craig Levein, Ally McCoist and Neil Lennon
all still to be in same jobs on 31/12/12 7/4

Scotland to win all 4 World Cup matches in 2012 25/1

Any Scottish Side to Qualify from Champions League
Group stages in 2012 4/1

With the January Transfer Window now open Rangers fans will be hoping
that Nikica Jelavic is still a Rangers player in February.
Which Club Will Nikica Jelavic be at after the Window Closes?
Rangers 11/10
QPR 7/2
West Brom 5/1
Sunderland 7/1
Liverpool 8/1
Newcastle 10/1

Kris Boyd could be ready for a return to Ibrox.
Kris Boyds Next Club?
Rangers 6/4
Bristol City 11/4
Celtic 5/1
Blackpool 8/1
Cardiff City 8/1
Aston Villa 12/1
Sunderland 12/1
Kilmarnock 25/1
Hearts 33/1

SPL Specials

Celtic have now won 9 SPL matches in a row can they
keep the run going?
Celtic to WIN all remaining SPL matches this season 80/1

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SIDE TO BEAT CELTIC IN THE SPL?
Dunfermline (Away) 17/2
Dundee Utd (Home) 10/1
St Mirren (Away) 8/1
Hearts (Away) 13/2
Inverness (Home) 14/1
Celtic Not to lose any of the above matches 4/9
matches must be played in order above or void

Celtic not to lose any more SPL matches this season 4/1

Rangers not to lose any more SPL matches this season 5/1

With Celtic scheduled to play 3 SPL matches in January compared to
Rangers having 4, this gives Rangers a chance to be top going into February
WHO WILL BE TOP OF THE SPL on 1/2/12
Celtic 5/6
Rangers 5/6
Both sides must play all their scheduled matches this month or void

Ross County have only lost the one match in the First Division
all season and that run doesn’t look like ending after their late
equaliser at Falkirk.
Ross County not to lose any more league matches this season 100/1

NEW YEAR FIREWORKS
With a full card of SPL games on Monday will 2012 start off with a Bang.
only 9 goals were scored in the last fixtures of 2011 will 2012 be better
TOTAL GOALS SCORED IN SPL ON MONDAY
Over 13.5 4/6
Under 13.5 11/10

WILL BOTH TEAMS SCORE?
You can have a bet on every SPL side to score by picking up the Both Teams to Score
coupon in your shops now. One of the most popular coupons available and all
you do is predict in as many or little matches as you wish whether you think both
sides will score in the match – Yes or No – its as simple as that
A £10 bet on YES in all 6 SPL games could win you £474 if all 12 sides scored.

All 5 matches on Wednesday saw every player finish the match with 11 men
so will there be any red cards this week?
TOTAL NUMBER OF RED CARDS ON MONDAY
None 8/11
1 – 2 5/2
3 or more 3/1

MATCH SPECIALS

HIBERNIAN V HEARTS
There have been two penalties scored in the last 3 derbies at Easter Road
A penalty awarded and scored 4/1

Garry O’Connor ended his 9 match run without a goal by netting against
Inverness on Wednesday. He scored in the last two derbies he played in
at Easter Road
O’Connor to score anytime and Hibs to Win 12/5

Hearts have failed to score in their last 4 away matches in the SPL
Hibernian to Win to Nil 18/5

Hearts are unbeaten in the last 8 Edinburgh derbies
Hearts Draw NO Bet 8/13

Stephen Elliot is the form striker at Hearts just now and he has also scored
in his last two visits to Easter Road
Elliot to score and Hearts to Win 3/1

INVERNESS v ST JOHNSTONE
Someone always seems to keep a clean sheet when these sides meet. In the past
6 matches only once have both sides scored.
No for Both teams to Score 5/6

Jonathan Hayes is on fire for the Highlanders with 3 goals in his last 5 matches
Hayes to Score anytime for Inverness 11/4

Francisco Sandaza is the player that makes the Saints tick. He has scored the
same number of goals in his last two games as St Johnstone did in the 4 matches
that they were without him.
Sandaza to Score 2 or more goals 7/1

DUNDEE UTD v ABERDEEN
Four of the last 5 matches have seen 4 goals scored in them. Are we in for
another high scoring match?
Exactly 4 goals scored in the match 5/1

Three of the last four ‘New Firm’ matches have ended in 3-1 scorelines to the home side
Dundee Utd have won two of them and now aim to make it 3 in a row.
Dundee Utd to win 3-1 14/1

Again Aberdeen will be looking to Scott Vernon to grab the goals which could
give them a victory. He has 3 in his last 5 matches
Vernon to Score and Aberdeen to win 9/2

DUNFERMLINE v CELTIC
4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides has seen a goal scored in the last
ten minutes of the match
A Goal scored in the last ten minutes 5/2

Andrew Barrowman scored Dunfermline’s only goal when they met at Celtic Park
Barrowman to Score Anytime 5/1

Between them Anthony Stokes and Gary Hooper have scored 9 of Celtics last
10 away goals.
Stokes and Hooper both to score 17/10

Celtic to win to Nil EVS

KILMARNOCK v ST MIRREN
Kilmarnock have scored in their last 9 home matches and the Saints have scored
in 5 of their last 6 away matches (only failing to score at Celtic Park) so it
looks like we could see a few goals today.
Both teams to Score in the Match 5/6

After scoring 8 goals in his first 6 matches for Killie. Paul Heffernan has now
failed to score in his last 5 matches. Will he start 2012 with a bang?
Heffernan to Score and Killie to Win 2/1

Former Ayr Utd favourite, Gary Teale, is sure to get a warm reception at Rugby Park
and he will no doubt love to score his first SPL gaol for St Mirren there.
Teale to score anytime 6/1

RANGERS v MOTHERWELL
6 of the last 8 SPL meetings between these sides have produced at least 5 goals
in each of the matches.
Over 4.5 goals in match 11/2

Rangers have won their last 2 SPL games following a Celtic defeat 4-0
Rangers to win 4-0 12/1

Rangers to win to Nil 4/5

Motherwell have saved their best performances for away matches with their
only defeats being at Tynecastle and Celtic Park.
Motherwell (+1) on the handicap 9/4
Motherwell (+2) on the handicap 10/11

Graham Sharpe,
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9/4 Terry To Skipper England At Euros And World Cup

December 31, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

9/4 TERRY TO SKIPPER ENGLAND AT EUROS AND WORLD CUP

William Hill make John Terry 9/4 favourite to captain England in BOTH their opening game of the Euro 12 Finals and the first 2014 World Cup qualifying game. ‘John Terry is in possession of the armband at the moment but is getting no younger, and a new manager may well wish to make changes’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill: England Captain 1st Game Euro 2012
John Terry 6/4
Rio Ferdinand 10/3
Frank Lampard 9/2
Steven Gerrard 5/1
Gareth Barry 7/1
Scott Parker 11/1
Ashley Cole 16/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Others on request.

England captain in 1st World Cp 2014 qualifier:

7/4 Terry; 4/1 Ferdinand; Rooney; 6/1 Gerrard; 8/1 Barry; 10/1 Parker; 16/1 Cole; Hart. Others on request

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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Scotland 50/1 Instead Of 3/1 To Qualify After Paying Penalty

September 13, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

SCOTLAND PAY PENALTY NOW 50/1 TO QUALIFY INSTEAD OF 3/1

William Hill make Scotland 50/1 outsiders to qualify for Euro 2012 after the stunning disappointment of conceding ‘the penalty that never was’ to the Czechs who were able to equalise as a result. ‘Had the penalty not been given and Scotland won the game 2-1 we’d have been quoting them at 3/1 to make it to the Euro 2012 finals, instead they are now 50/1 no-hopers because of the penalty that never was’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Looking a little further ahead Hills make Scotland 11/4 to qualify for the next World Cup, but 1/ 4 not to.

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Three Lionesses Backed For Win Against France

July 21, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

England’s Women progressed through to the Quarter Final of the World Cup and bookmakers, William Hill, make them 9/5 to defeat France in the next round. Les Bleus are 6/5 slight favourites but despite this, Hope Powell’s recruits have been well backed by punters with over 60% of all bets being staked on them to win. Should the game go beyond the 90 minutes, Hills are offering 12/1 that England win in extra time and 11/1 they win on penalties.

England are relative outsiders to go on and win the competition, offered at 20/1, quite a way behind favourites, Germany, at 5/6 and Brazil at 7/2. The Three Lionesses are 8/13 to be knocked out at the Quarter Final stage and 6/5 to qualify for the Semis.

“England were very much improved against Japan while the French side are coming into the game on the back of a heavy defeat to Germany and our punters are backing them to come good,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England’s Kelly Smith came into the tournament as the Golden Girl of the team, however, she has failed to find the net once during the tournament and has been backed by Hill’s punters NOT to score during the remaining games. Originally offered at 8/11 not to do so, she has been backed into 4/6, but she is 11/10 to get off the mark.

Outright: 5/6 Germany; 7/2 Brazil; 13/2 USA; 14/1 Sweden; 16/1 France; 20/1 Japan; 20/1 England; 50/1 Australia

Stage of Elimination: 8/13 Quarter Final; 5/2 Semi Final; 9/2 Runner Up; 20/1 Winner

England v France (qualification): 6/5 England; 8/13 France

To win in extra time: 12/1 England; 11/1 France

To win on penalties: 11/1 England; 10/1 France

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Women’s World Cup: You Bet Kelly’s Eye Is Out

July 18, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

Kelly Smith has been backed at William Hill NOT to score at any point during this year’s Women’s World Cup following three straight games firing blanks. She had been as short as Evens to score at any point, but has drifted to 11/10, while the odds of her not to score have been cut to 4/6 from 8/11. England are 9/5 to defeat France and 6/5 to suffer defeat. The draw is offered at 11/5. At 20/1 to win the tournament, England are quite some distance behind 5/6 favourites, Germany. Brazil are 4/1 and the USA are 12/1.

“Kelly Smith has been in good form without finding the net, but despite this, our punters are refusing to back her to score during this tournament,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

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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Barca: Want You Fab For Good!

July 7, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

William Hill have slashed the price of Cesc Fabregas leaving Arsenal for Barcelona from 1/2 to 2/7 while he is now 5/2 (from 6/4) to remain at the Emirates for the first game of next season. Hills now reckon that the deal is all but done and have opened a market on how much he will leave for and offer 6/5 that Fab costs Barca between £30,000,001 and £35 million. He is 2/1 to go for over £35 million.

“As one of the longest running transfer sagas in recent history nears conclusion, it now appears that the only remaining question is how much he will cost when he inevitably departs,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Prices:

Will Fabregas join Barcelona during this Summer’s Transfer Window: 2/7 yes; 5/2 no

How Much Will Fabregas Cost During This Summer’s Transfer Window:
7/4 Up to (and including) £30 million
6/5 £30,000,001 to £35 million
2/1 £35,000,001 upwards

England’s Toothless Lionesses Lengthened For World Cup

Following a less than inspiring display, the odds of England’s women winning the World Cup have drifted to 33/1 with William Hill. Despite this, they are 1/5 to qualify from their group. Their next match takes place on Friday against New Zealand, for which the Three Lions are 2/7 to win. New Zealand are 7/1 while the draw is 7/2.

“We were less than impressed with Hope Powell’s side on Monday and the odds have lengthened considerably from 16/1 to 33/1,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Will England Qualify From Their Group: 1/5 yes; 10/3 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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South American Heavyweights Set To Slug It Out And England’s Women Fancied

July 7, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

Argentina are the 5/6 favourites with William Hill to win this Summer’s Copa America with Brazil the 2/1 second favourites. The pair are streets ahead of the third favourite, Uruguay, at 10/1. Argentina and Brazil are so fancied for the tournament that it is 2/5 for the pair to contest the final at Hills. Lionel Messi is the 7/2 favourite to be the tournament’s leading scorer while Brazil’s Fred is 9/1. Falcao, Higuain and Tevez are all 10/1.

“While some of the top sides have sent young or weaker squads to Argentina, the hosts and Brazil look as strong as ever and it appears as though they will be slugging it out for the title of best South American side,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Amidst stories that Mexico have suspended eight members of their squad, Hills have reacted by shortening the odds of their opponents in the first match. Chile have been cut from 4/6 to 4/9 for victory, while Mexico have lengthened to 11/2.

Copa America:

Nominate the Finalist: 2/5 Argentina/Brazil; 10/1 Argentina/Chile; 10/1 Argentina/Uruguay; 14/1 Argentina/Paraguay; 20/1 Brazil/Chile; 20/1 Brazil/Uruguay;22/1 Brazil/Colombia; 50/1 Brazil/Paraguay; 50/1 Uruguay/Chile; 66/1 Argentina/Mexico; 80/1 Brazil/Mexico; 100/1 Uruguay/Mexico; 150/1 Colombia/Chile; 150/1 Colombia/Uruguay; 200/1 Colombia/Mexico

Winner: 5/6 Argentina; 2/1 Brazil; 10/1 Uruguay; 11/1 Chile; 16/1 Paraguay; 20/1 Colombia; 50/1 Mexico; 66/1 Ecuador; 80/1 Venezuela; 150/1 Bolivia; 150/1 Peru; 200/1 Costa Rica

England’s Women Fancied For Knockout Berth

Fara Williams scored England’s only goal in their drab draw against Mexico and she heads the betting to be England’s lead scorer at the Women’s World Cup. She is the 2/1 favourite to do so, while Kelly Smith is the 5/2 second favourite. England have been pushed out from an initial 16/1 to 33/1 to win the tournament, although they are 1/5 to qualify from their group into the knockout stages.

“Despite the fact that the Three Lions got off to a bit of a slow start, we feel they will do exactly what is expected of them and qualify for the latter stages of the tournament with relative ease,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly

Women’s World Cup:

England Top Scorer: 2/1 Fara Williams; 5/2 Kelly Smith; 4/1 Eniola Aluko; 9/2 Ellen White; 8/1 Karen Carney; 10/1 Rachel Yankey; others on request

33/1 England to win Women’s World Cup
1/5 England to qualify for knockout stages

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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

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Champions League: Barcelona Batter The Bookies!

June 3, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

Bookies William Hill were on the end of their worst battering in football betting history after Barcelona won the Champions league. Hills make Barca their 5/2 favorites to retain the trophy and they are 100/1 to win the next four tournaments in a row. Sir Alex is 9/2 to retire before the start of the season with Berbatov 1/8 Not to be a Man Utd player at the start of the season.

“The Barcelona victory will go down as the worst result for British bookies since England won the World cup in 1966. Messi & his men had blown both Manchester United and the bookies away and they are already favourites to take us to the cleaners again next year!” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Sir Alex: 9/2 To Resign As Manchester United Manager Before Start Of Premiership 2011-2012, 1/8 Still in charge of Man Utd On Day One Of Season

How Long Will Barcelona Win The Trophy Again: 10/3 Retain Trophy 2012, 10/1 Win 2012 & 2013, 33/1 Win 2012,-2013 & 2014, 100/1 Win Champions League every year until end 2015

2011-12 Champions League: 10/11 British Team To Contest Final, 5/4 A British Winner, 9/1 All British Final

William Hill Champions League 2011-12 Season: 5/2 Barcelona, 5/1 Real Madrid, 6/1 Man Utd, 7/1 Chelsea, 9/1 Man City, 14/1 Arsenal, 16/1 AC Milan, 16/1 Inter Milan, 16/1 Bayern Munich, 25/1 Valencia

Berbatov Man Utd Player Day One 2011-12: 1/8 No, 9/2 Yes

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Bookies Brace For Barca Bashing, United In Support For The Reds

June 1, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

Despite being at Wembley, Manchester United find themselves the biggest outsider for the Champions League Final for over a decade, with no other finalist in the past 10 years priced at more than 2/1. United are offered at 3/1 with Hills, but not even that price can tempt punters, with over 80% of bets placed on a Barcelona victory at 21/20. Hills are also offering over 100 in play markets and think that it could be the first time in history that in-play bets exceed pre-match wagers.

“Over the years Manchester United have caused us a fair amount of pain, but they will save us millions if they manage to beat Barcelona on Saturday night,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are expecting a £10 million industry wide turnover making this the biggest game since the World Cup Final last year.

Lionel Messi is the 5/1 favourite to score the first goal of the match, while David Villa is 7/1. Wayne Rooney is 8/1 with Pedro and Hernandez both 9/1.

William Hill have a number of specials available for this weekend’s match and offer 25/1 that Patrice Evra will score and Manchester United lift the trophy (Happy Evra After) and 22/1 that Gerard Pique scores from outside the area (Pique That One Out).

Manchester United / Barcelona Odds:

90 Minutes: 21/20 Barcelona; 3/1 Manchester United; 21/10 Draw

To Win In Extra Time: 9/1 Barcelona; 16/1 Manchester United

To Win On Penalties: 11/1 Manchester United; 11/1 Barcelona

To Lift The Trophy: 1/2 Barcelona; 13/8 Manchester United

5/1 Match to be decided on penalties

Barcelona to Dominate Champions League:
5/1 To win Champions League this year and next
16/1 To win Champions League this year, next year AND the season after that

Match Winner Offers:
6/1 Rooney to score & Manchester United to win in 90 minutes
6/1 Match to be decided on penalties
4/1 Villa to score and Barcelona to win in 90 minutes
9/2 Match to be decided in Extra Time

First Goalscorer: 5/1 Lionel Messi; 7/1 David Villa; 8/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 9/1 Pedro; 12/1 Bojan; 12/1 Michael Owen; 12/1 Dimitar Berbatov; 14/1 BAR

Patriotic Punt*: 10/1 Lewis Hamilton OR Jenson Button to win Monaco Grand Prix and Manchester United to lift the Champions League Trophy
*Available until 1300h Saturday 28th May 2011.

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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

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40/1 Suggests England Will Remain In Fifa…for Now!

May 15, 2011 By Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker Leave a Comment

The latest furore surrounding England’s failed World Cup bid has led William Hill to offer 40/1 that the English FA remove themselves from FIFA before the start of the 2014 World Cup.

“Despite the mud-slinging and finger pointing, the odds of 40/1 suggest that it is highly unlikely that the English FA will take the step of withdrawing from FIFA any time soon,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

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