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Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:45:50 +0100

NEWCASTLE SALE TALK SEES KEEGAN BACKED TO GO

WITH STORIES circulating that Mike Ashley may be looking to sell Newcastle, William Hill have cut Kevin Keegan from 7/1 to 6/1 favourite to be the first Premier League manager to lose his job in the new season.'We've seen interest in Keegan to be the first boss to go over the past twenty four hours, which can only be connected with the stoires about the club being for sale' said Hill's spokesman, Graham Sharpe.

HILL'S FIRST MANAGER TO GO ODDS:
6/1 KEVIN KEEGAN ; 7/1 ALAN CURBISHLEY; 8/1 GARY MEGSON; 8/1 ROY HODGSON ; 10/1 TONY PULIS ;10/1 PHIL BROWN ;12/1 GARETH SOUTHGATE ;12/1 STEVE BRUCE; 14/1 MARK HUGHES; 16/1 TONY MOWBRAY; 16/1 ROY KEANE ;20/1 HARRY REDKNAPP ;20/1 PAUL INCE 20/1RAFA BENITEZ ; 20/1DAVID MOYES; 25/1 ALEX FERGUSON; 25/1 RAMOS; 25/1 MARTIN O'NEILL; 33/; ARSENE WENGER; 40/1 PHIL SCOLARI .

Latest Soccer Odds from William Hill

KEANE ON SUNDERLAND?

WILLIAM HILL make Sunderland 9/2 to be relegated this season; 1000/1 to win the title.They are also 9/2 to win their opening game against Liverpool with Hills who have them at 1/3 to finish in the bottom half of the table, 9/4 the top half - while they are 7/2 to finish Top North East Club, for which Newcastle are 10/11 favourites with Middlesbro 13/8. Roy Keane is 16/1 to be the first Premiership manager of the season to lose his job - and an 8/1 chance to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Man U boss.

BETTING WITHOUT 'OLD FIRM'

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on the SPL - excluding the 'Big Two' of Celtic and Rangers - and they make Aberdeen and Hearts 3/1joint favourites to finish 'best of the rest' and also offer: 4/1 Dundee United; Mothwerwell; 9/2 Hibs; 20/1Kilmarnock; 25/1 Falkirk; 33/1 Inverness;66/1 Hamilton; St Mirren.

WILLIAM HILL: WHERE WILL SELECTED PLAYERS BE ON THE FIRST DAY OF PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON 2008/9?

ADEBAYOR; 4/6 Arsenal; 9/4 Barcelona; 11/2 AC Milan; 9/1 Chelsea.(others on request).

PETER CROUCH; 6/4 Portsmouth; 15/8 Liverpool; 6/1 Man City; Spurs; 8/1 Newcastle; 14/1 Arsenal. (Others on request)

FRANK LAMPARD: 8/13 Inter Milan; 6/4 Chelsea; 8/1 Barcelona.(Others on request)

RONALDO: Evens Real Madrid; 8/11 Manchester United.

QUEIROZ UNITED BOSS ODDS LENGTHEN AS HE EYES PORTUGAL JOB

WITH CARLOS QUEIROZ believed to be considering taking over as Portugal manager, William Hill have lengthened him from 4/1 second favourite to 7/1fourth favourite to be the next Manchester United boss in succession to Sir Alex Ferguson. 'The rumours seem to be growing that Queiroz is seriously considering the Portugal job, which would seem to rule him out of becoming the next United boss - unless he is testing the water to see whether United persuade him to stay' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.'The timning of Sir Alex's departure could be the crucial factor in this market.'

Hills make Mark Hughes their 3/1 favourite to succeed Sir Alex with Jose Mourinho 5/1 second favourite and Martin O'Neill at 6/1. They also offer 8/1 Roy Keane; 10/1 David Moyes; 12/1 Sven Goran Erikkson; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; Paul Ince; 25/1 Fabio Capello; 'Big Phil' Scolari.

Hills are also betting on when Sir Alex will finally step down, and offer 10/1 2008; 11/8 2009; 2/1 2010; 3/1 20111;12/1 2012 or later.

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Premiership First day odds.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:45:50 +0100

Sat, 16th of Aug, 2008

12:45 Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion 1.25 4.75 12.00
15:00 Aston Villa v Manchester City 2.00 3.25 3.50
15:00 Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City 1.80 3.25 4.33
15:00 Everton v Blackburn Rovers 1.83 3.25 4.20
15:00 Hull City v Fulham 2.40 3.20 2.75
15:00 Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur 2.60 3.20 2.50
15:00 West Ham United v Wigan Athletic 1.83 3.25 4.20
17:15 Sunderland v Liverpool 4.33 3.25 1.80

Sun, 17th of Aug, 2008
13:30 Chelsea v Portsmouth 1.36 3.80 10.00
16:00 Manchester United v Newcastle United 1.28 4.50 11.00

All Odds from bluesquare who are top price on the home banker treble of Man U, Cheslea and Arsenal at 2.19. Get a Free £25 Bet if you sign up. Thats the only bet worth taking at the moment as there's a long way to go until the start of the season and so many things can change.

Price correct as of 4th July 2008.

Euro 2008 Final Score Casts

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:14:12 +0100

A nice alternative to scorecasts.

Torres to score & Spain to win 10/3
Guiza to score & Spain to win 9/2
Silva to score & Spain to win 11/2
Garcia to score & Spain to win 13/2
Klose to score & Germany to win 13/2
Fabregas to score & Spain to win 7/1
Kuranyi to score & Germany to win 15/2
Podolski to score & Germany to win 15/2
Gomez to score & Germany to win 17/2
Iniesta to score & Spain to win 17/2
Ballack to score & Germany to win 9/1
Schweinsteiger to score & Germany to win 14/1
Neuville to score & Germany to win 14/1
Xavi to score & Spain to win 14/1
Hitzlsperger to score & Germany to win 14/1
Alonso to score & Spain to win 16/1
Ramos to score & Spain to win 18/1
Senna to score & Spain to win 18/1
Frings to score & Germany to win 22/1
Puyol to score & Spain to win 33/1
Lahm to score & Germany to win 33/1

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Sunday�s Euro 2008 final

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:14:12 +0100

Germany (3.5) Draw (3.25) Spain (2.38)

Germany v Spain n Live on BBC 1, k/o 19:45pm

Three times champions Germany look to continue their impressive form in this competition as they enter their sixth final, but their first in twelve years. Although they started the tournament as favourites, due in part to the relative weakness of Group B, many people believed their workman like team would struggle against more skilled outfits once they reached the knockout stages. Their first real challenge came against a fancied Portuguese team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been impressive in their first two group games. However, early goals from Bastain Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose gave the Portuguese a shock they could not recover from, despite Nuno Gomesi reply five minutes from half time. Germany were never truly stretched, and in the 62nd minute Ballack sealed it with a header from a Schweinsteiger free kick, despite Postigais consolation goal three minutes from time. Their semi final win over a depleted Turkey was not as comfortable, as first they had to come from behind, and then score in injury time to seal their place in Vienna. They were big favourites to beat the injury ravaged Turks, but were outplayed in the first half, and were fortunate to be level at half time. Ugar Boral had given Turkey a deserved lead after they dominated the opening twenty minutes, but that lead lasted just five minutes as Schweinsteiger flicked in a cross from Podolski. In a tight second half Klose looked to have won it for the Germans ten minutes from time as he capitalised on a mistake from Rustu to head Germany into the lead. However the Turks have made scoring late goals their speciality in this tournament, and did it again for the fourth game in a row, thanks to Semih Sentruck, and everyone prepared for extra time. Everyone except Phillip Lahm that is, as his surging run from full back caught the Turks napping, and he lashed home Hitzlspergeres pass from six yards to seal Germanyis place in the final.

Spain have been the neutralis choice due to their open and exciting approach, and are the tournamentis top scorers with 11 goals, one more than the Germans, while David Villa is the top scorer so far with four, three of which came in their opening game, where they swept aside the Russians 4-1. Consecutive 2-1 wins in their final two group games against Sweden and Greece earned them top spot in Group D, and a quarter final clash with the Italians. The two sides took very different approaches to the game, resulting in Spain dominating the 90 minutes as their attacking brand of football was restrained by the Italians typical defensive position. Spain had the best chances in normal time, coming closest to scoring when Buffon spilled Marco Sennaia shot, only to see it hit the post and come back into his arms. The match inevitably went to penalties and looked set to favour the Italians, as it looked as though they had played for that outcome since the start. History was also not on Spainis side, as they had previously lost three quarter finals by penalty shot outs, all on the 22nd June. However, this time they held their nerve to win the shoot out 4-2, Casillas saving two kicks to give Fabregas the chance to shoot the Spanish into the final. Their semi final pitted them against their opponents from the first round, a Russian team this time with Andrei Arshavin. The opening half was tight, with both teams predictably cancelling each other out following their opening group game. The second half saw the attacking Spain of the last three weeks emerge, with Fabregas, who had come on for an injured David Villa, opening the scoring on 50 minutes. Guiza and Silva then put the game beyond the Russians with strikes in the 73rd and 82nd minute respectively, to seal Spainis first tournament final place since the Euros of 1984.

The best priced 90 minutes betting is:

Germany win 12/5 Betterbet
Draw 11/5 VC Bet
Spain win 13/10 Centrebet

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Semi-Final One � Germany v Turkey, June 25th

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:31:17 +0100

Germany (1.44) Draw (4.7) Turkey (8.9)
Turkey pulled off another Euro 2008 great escape, scoring with the final kick of extra-time against Croatia in the quarter-finals, to take the game to penalties, where they came out on top. The Turksi joy was tinged with some misgivings as they approach a Euro 2008 semi-final against Germany without four key suspended players. Goalkeeper, Volkan Demirel, Emre Asik, Arda Turan, and Tuncay Sanli n the backbone of the Turkey side n will all watch from stands at St.Jakob-Park in Basel. Turkey are the outsiders of the four Euro 2008 semi-finalists priced 15.500* at PinnacleSports.com in a yes/no market priced to less than 102%.

In stark contrast, Germany cruised passed Portugal into the last four, oozing confidence, and carry only one injury into the semi-finals. Midfielder, Torsten Frings, is a doubt with a rib injury, otherwise Joachim Low has a full squad to choose from looking to repeat the success of national side at Euro 96. Germany are now favourites in the outright Euro 2008 betting at PinnacleSports.com priced 2.500*, strongly fancied to overcome the weakened Turkish on Wednesday night. The quarter-finals did however, make a mockery of the formbook, so bettors should think twice before piling on Germans. PinnacleSports.com price Germany 1.746 (-1)* with Turkey 2.240 (+1)* - a market priced to less than 102%.

Semi-Final Two � Russia v Spain, June 26th

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:31:17 +0100

Russia (3.8) Draw (3.5) Spain (2.1)
The Russian soccer renaissance gathered pace as Guus Hiddink attack-minded philosophy helped them to a 3-1 extra win over Holland, who were the favourites in the Euro 2008 betting at PinnacleSports.com. Having been huge outsiders at the start of the tournament, Russia are now as short as 4.620* for overall glory, and 1.249* to fail - market priced to less than 102%.

This has already been a phenomenal sporting year for Russia, after Zenit St.Petersburg lifted the UEFA Cup, CSKA Moscow became Super League Champions and the Russian national team won the Ice Hockey World Championships. Spain stand in Russiais way, as two of the under-achievers meet on Thursday night for what promises to be a engaging Euro 2008 semi-final. Spain were frustrated by an intensely defensive Italian side in the quarter-finals, but came through a tense penalty shoot-out, to reach the Euro 2008 semi-finals that their performances so far certainly merit. The attack pairing of David Villa and Fernando Torres remain a potent threat, while Arsenalis Cesc Fabregas will be pushing for a place in the starting line-up against Russia, having impressed as a substitute, and scoring the winning penalty against Italy. PinnacleSports.com price Spain 2.750* overall second-favourites in their Euro 2008 outright betting market, and 2.120 (-0.5)* on their Euro 2008 Asian Handicap for Thursday night, with Russia 1.820 (+0.5)* - a market priced to less than 102%.

Quarter-final 4: Italy v Spain (June 22)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:06:12 +0100

Spain (2.55) Draw (3.2) Italy (3.19)
Italy have come back from the brink of elimination from Euro 2008 outright betting, rebounding from a 3-0 opening defeat to Holland, to book their place in the quarter-finals, after beating France 2-0 on Tuesday night. It was a tense night, as both the French and Italians fate was out of their hands, but Romania lost to Holland, giving Italy passage to the final eight, where they meet Spain. The Spaniards will be deserved favourites for the clash, having topped Euro 2008 Group D, but must overcome their tendency to fall short when burdened with expectation. They were able to rest players against Greece on Wednesday night, whereas Italy will be without Andrea Pirlo and Gennaro Gattuso, both suspended after yellow cards against France. Perlois absence robs Italy of creativity in midfield, which Spain have in abundance, along with pace up front; their Achilles heel maybe in defence. PinnacleSports.com are offering 1.96/1.96 style Asian Handicaps, and live-betting for the game.

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Quarter-final 3: Russia v Holland (June 21)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:06:12 +0100

Netherlands (1.8) Draw (3.81) Russia (5.4)
Russiais 2-0 defeat of Sweden on Wednesday night could go down as pivotal moment in the countryis renaissance on the international soccer stage. Under the guidance of coach, Guus Hiddink, Russia were positive and professional in dispatching the Swedes, growing visibly in confidence and shedding the inferiority complex that has the dogged the Russian national side for so long. They must now take that development to the next level facing tournament favourites Holland in the final Euro 2008 quarter-final. The Dutch are 4.550* on PinnacleSports.comis outright Euro 2008 betting market, whereas the Russians have been clipped in to 18.550*, but still have only Turkey below them in the Euro 2008 betting market at PinnacleSports.com. The Dutch have been hugely impressive, even beating Romania with a second string, but it remains to be seen how they deal with the burden of expectation that being Euro 2008 favourites brings. PinnacleSports.com are offering 1.96/1.96 style Asian Handicaps, and live-betting for Russia v Holland on June 22.

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Euro 2008 Quarter-final 2: Turkey v Croatia (June 20)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:06:12 +0100

Croatia (1.91) Draw (3.5) Turkey (5)
Four years ago at Euro 2004 Greece captured the neutral supportersi vote, emerging as unlikely winners. This time around, following two last gasp victories, Turkey have become everyoneis favourite Euro 2008 under-dog. It would be some story were Fatih Terimis side able to make it all the way to the final, having looked down and out after opening with a 2-0 defeat to Portugal. They now face Euro 2008 Group B winners Croatia, but are without first choice goalkeeper Demirel, sent off the amazing conclusion to their 3-2 win over the Czech Republic. Croatia bring a 100% record into the last eight, and have shortened in the Euro 2008 outright betting at PinnacleSports.com to 9.000* with the win over Germany of particular significance. The Croatians have grown in confidence, and coach Slavan Bilic had the luxury of resting key players in the win over Poland. www.pinnaclesports.com are offering 1.96/1.96 style Asian Handicaps, and live-betting for the game.

Euro 2008 Quarter-finals Betting Preview

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:14:52 +0100

Euro 2008 betting has now been whittled down to the last eight teams, so the quarter-final line-up is now complete. Both the Euro 2008 hosts are out, leaving most of the power-houses of European football to face-off for an all important place in the semi-finals. The quarter-final action begins on Thursday night, and PinnacleSports.com are offering Euro 2008 Asian Handicaps priced to 102%, three-way 1X2 and Over/Under total goals to 103% as well as range of interesting Euro 2008 quarter-final game markets, such as total corners, red & yellow cards and goal-scorer options.

Euro 2008 Quarter-final 1: Germany v Portugal (June 19)

The first quarter-final of Euro 2008 sees Germany play Portugal in Basel on Thursday night, for what is an intriguing encounter between the 1996 winners and 2004 finalists. Germany came into the tournament as favourites with PinnacleSports.com, but having finished second in Group B, they now take a more difficult route. The Germans are now priced 7.000* for outright success behind the Portuguese who are now 6.000* to lift the Euro 2008 trophy on June 29th. Portugal have a more fluid passing game with the likes of Ronaldo and Deco, but lack an out-an-out striker. Germany are more solid defensively, have proven strikers, but lack the service. PinnacleSports.com are offering 1.96/1.96 style Asian Handicaps, and live-betting for the game.

Euro 2008 Quarter-final 2: Turkey v Croatia (June 20)

Four years ago at Euro 2004 Greece captured the neutral supportersi vote, emerging as unlikely winners. This time around, following two last gasp victories, Turkey have become everyoneis favourite Euro 2008 under-dog. It would be some story were Fatih Terimis side able to make it all the way to the final, having looked down and out after opening with a 2-0 defeat to Portugal. They now face Euro 2008 Group B winners Croatia, but are without first choice goalkeeper Demirel, sent off the amazing conclusion to their 3-2 win over the Czech Republic. Croatia bring a 100% record into the last eight, and have shortened in the Euro 2008 outright betting at PinnacleSports.com to 9.000* with the win over Germany of particular significance. The Croatians have grown in confidence, and coach Slavan Bilic had the luxury of resting key players in the win over Poland. PinnacleSports.com are offering 1.96/1.96 style Asian Handicaps, and live-betting for the game.

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