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Green’s World Cup Odds Slashed

maryann — Mon, 31 May 2010 08:09:18 +0000

Just recently we saw how the famous sports betting firm Sky Bet has slashed the odds of West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green for this summer’s big event, the World Cup. We saw the odds for Green to actually start for England in opening game in South Africa slashed seriously particularly for the fans of the goalkeeper.

For the Three Lions, Green indeed played well and so to begin against USA got odds of 13/8, before 2/1.

“Prior to Monday, Green was our 4/1 outsider to be Capello’s number one choice to start against the USA in what is shaping up to be the most hotly contested battle within the England squad,” said Sky Bet’s football betting spokeswoman Helen Jacob.

And the spokeswoman has actually said in addition that the sports betting firms did not take a lot of bets to back David James or even Joe Hart to begin against USA.

Men of Fabio Capello will try to have another major trophy. These men were able to dominate the World Cup however happened many years back. They were able to make it at the World Cup in 1966 actually.

Well, we saw the odds of the West Ham United goalkeeper for the World Cup slashed. The odds indeed became 13/8. But we of course don’t know yet if what will really happen as far as the goalkeeper and the World Cup are concerned. However, just one thing for sure, we’d know pretty soon if what will really happen.

For now, sports betting enthusiasts can just take pleasure in the odds being offered for the West Ham United goalkeeper for the big event. However, it is not clear if the odds just really give us idea about what to actually happen next. We still have to find out if they.

Betting Market on England Future of Bridge Opened

maryann — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:11:53 +0000

Yes, a betting market on the England future of Wayne Bridge was opened. It was actually opened by the popular sports betting firm Sky Bet. The said sports betting firm might have been into the thoughts of seeing a possible change of mind from the Manchester City defender regarding his England future.

Just last week, Bridge announced that he really has no plans of making himself available for the England squad of Fabio Capello. He really has no plans to be one of the options for such famous squad. However the controversial left back Ashley Cole is still with injury, thus the decision of Bridge now makes everyone wonder if who among the other left backs can be considered for the selection for Capello’s England squad.

The sports betting firm offers odds of 14/1 for Bridge to begin in England’s opening game against USA, indeed this 2010 World Cup.

“Capello can be a very difficult man to turn down so you never know, perhaps Bridge will reconsider,” said Sky Bet football betting spokesman Dale Tempest.

Last weekend, everyone saw that Bridge did not accept the hand shake offered by Terry. The left back was most likely upset then with how possibly the Chelsea defender reacted to all the rumors, to all the speculations, that he actually had a romantic relationship with the former partner of Bridge. The hand shake might not be just appropriate then.

Thus now, Bridge can also be considered controversial. With everything he has been through for the past days, well he is just controversial. But his fans or followers can’t do anything about the happenings and so could just support him the simple way. They could just keep themselves updated with all the latest with the Manchester City defender and just pray for what is best for him.

The Action Continues in Champions League

maryann — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:09:21 +0000

Sky Bet has unveiled its latest odds indeed before Barcelona faces the next challenge in the Champions League, and so somehow, it just tells us that the action really continues in one of the most favorite football leagues these days.

A lot of sports betting enthusiasts believe that the Spanish team will actually do everything just to defend its Champions League title. And Sky Bet has revealed the odds for the team to be at 3/1 just as keeping the title is concerned.

Barcelona just played against VFB Stuttgart in Germany the other night, February 23. And the team was indeed offered at odds of 4/6 to make it in the first leg, while the team with home advantage was at odds of 4/1 to win. A draw was possible and it was at odds of 12/5.

The football betting spokesman of Sky Bet, Tim Reynolds, said that Barcelona is just so capable of qualifying for the next stage and it would be a big surprise if they don’t.

According to Reynolds, Barcelona is now leading in La Liga while VFB Stuttgart is struggling in the 9th place when it comes to Bundesliga and was only able to snatch four victories in twelve home league games this season.

Barcelona is currently at odds of 1/10 to make it to the quarter final stage while VFB Stuttgart at odds of 11/2 to do the same thing.

Barcelona and VFB Stuttgart are just two teams that are now popular in the Premier League. But of course, there is also Chelsea that can also advance to the next stage of the league. The English team was scheduled for a game against Inter Milan at San Siro, evening of February 24. The game was anticipated to be a game that would determine Chelsea’s fate in one of this year’s biggest leagues that sports betting enthusiasts have actually been so after of.

New Betting Market Opens As Eriksson Departs From Notts County

maryann — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:49:52 +0000

Yes, because of the departure of Sven Goran Eriksson from Notts County, a new betting market opens. In fact, there are certain odds that are now set in regards to the future of the former England manager following his separation from the English team.

The popular sports betting firm Sky Bet set odds of 4/6 for the Eriksson to come back to international management, this is indeed just after the team was taken over by Rat Trew who is a former Lincoln City chairman.

“Eriksson has plenty of international experience so he’s sure to be in demand ahead of the World Cup, but there’s always a possibility he could be tempted back into club management,” said bookmakers’ football betting spokesman Andy Clarke.

The spokesman also said that the Notts County is currently with some unpaid tax bills and insufficient funds for plays, therefore is most likely not capable of progressing to the Premier League. For him, it seems like a “distant dream” for the English team to actually reach the said league.

But of course, sometimes it pays to expect the unexpected. Even the things we don’t imagine to happen can happen so we never know, Notts County may become capable of. Most especially if the person to take over his position is experienced enough, the English team may become promising. Let us just hope for the best for Notts County.

Meanwhile, Sky Bet makes the man available at odds of 7/1 to get the management role in the 2009/10 Premier League while available at odds of 20/1 to handle a Championship side. It seems that for the sports betting firm, he is competent to take a management role. Well, he actually seems to have the ability to do so but let us find out what really he has got when he finally takes such one role.

Latest Premier League Title Odds Revealed

maryann — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:41:57 +0000

The famous sports betting firm Sky Bet has just revealed its latest Premier League title odds following the recent surprises in the events leading to the league final.

At the moment, Chelsea is at the top of their game, taking the top spot in the 2009/10 Premier League standings. However, the team had a 2-1 defeat at the Goodison Park. While Manchester United, though played an hour and so with ten good men after elimination of Nani, got a point away to Aston Villa of Martin O’Neill. And Arsenal had a 1-0 win against Liverpool at the well known Emirates. And therefore, with all these, Sky Bet set the odds at 7/2 that the 2009/10 Premier League will be settled on a goal difference.

“With so many twists and turns and teams at the top and bottom fighting for every point it does look like this year’s Premier League title will be won by the narrowest of margins,” said Sky Bet’s football betting spokesman Dale Tempest.

Chelsea, which presently tops the table, is ahead of Manchester United by single point, while Arsenal is behind of another five points. The odds are at 100/30 for the title to be won by a single point.

For Portsmouth to be relegated, the huge sports betting firm William Hill offers odds of 1/16. Earlier this month, the Blues played against Manchester United however earned a 5-0 defeat against the said team. But many were glad with how the English men played then though they actually lost.

There were really some surprises in the recent events leading to the Premier League final, there were really some twists and turns. Thus, it’s definitely not clear which team will make it through the final and take home the much coveted title. And most likely, it will be won by the narrowest of margins as Tempest said.

Rooney’s Odds Slashed Following Recent Accomplishments

maryann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:43:04 +0000

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is just doing so good considering his contribution to his team’s Carling Cup semi final victory last January 27. He had a significant part in the success of the Red Devils.

Manchester United actually beaten their local rivals, Manchester City, in one of the most awaited Manchester derby games in several years. And Rooney, naturally showed what he has got by scoring his 21st goal of the season in injury time at Old Trafford. The team, with the help of Rooney most especially, was able to secure a place at Wembley.

At this point, Sky Bet offers Rooney at odds of 7/4 to be named as PFA Players’ Player of the Year. The sports betting firm actually slashed the striker’s odds from 5/2 to 7/4.

“Rooney is in the form of his life. All England fans must be just hoping he can take it on to South Africa this summer”, said Sky Bet’s football betting expert Dale Tempest.

Rooney is also into the betting on the FIFA World Player of the Year award. He is currently at odds of 10/1 to be voted as FIFA World Player of the Year.

While the Red Devils are now favorites to win the Carling Cup final against Aston Villa. They are at odds of 2/5 to win next month’s big event.

It really seems that because Rooney is doing good, therefore Manchester United is also doing good. Well, Rooney is one of the key players of the team and if he does excel in performance and so as the team. But then, aside from Rooney, there were also some others who also did well in the recent games. They also deserve the recognition, indeed they also had a significant part in the success.

Andy Murray’s Latest Odds Revealed

maryann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:35:32 +0000

Andy Murray is no doubt one of the bookmakers’ choices when it comes to the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and the prestigious title at Melbourne Park.

Now, Sky Bet actually offers Murray at odds of 2/1 to win the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. He was previously at odds of 4/1 to win the said award.

Sky Bet indeed slashed his odds from 4/1 to 2/1 after the Scotsman made it against Rafael Nadal, the World No. 2. In the Australian Open quarter-finals, he was able to beat Nadal who was in good form then, we believe.

The online bookmakers also supported Murray’s event against Marin Cilic, rating him at odds of 1/4 to beat the said player in the semi-finals. Also, in connection to the title at the Melbourne Park, the online bookmakers set him at odds of 11/8 to bring it home.

“Given that a British male hasn’t won a Grand Slam since Fred Perry in the thirties, if Murray wins at Melbourne Park, he is sure to go odds-on for Sports Personality of the Year”, said Sky Bet spokeswoman Helen Jacob.

Murray’s closest rival for the award must be who has recently managed to make not only one but four goals for Manchester United and England in a game against Hull City. He has actually been trying to lead the club and the country to victory this 2010.

Will Murray win the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award? And will he also be able to make it at Melbourne Park and bring home the prestigious title?Eventually, we will know the answer for these questions. But for now, let us enjoy the excitement that all these betting bring.

New Betting Markets for West Ham United Opened by Famous Sports Betting Firm

maryann — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:36:29 +0000

Sports betting fans are just so glad about the new betting markets for West Ham United that a famous sports betting firm has opened. Just recently, the popular Sky Bet revealed own odds for the future of West Ham United after the takeover of David Gold and David Sullivan, formerly the owners of Birmingham City.

Several betting markets opened just for the West Ham United including the one on their victory over Birmingham City at home this coming February 10. They are actually at odds of 5/4 for the said betting market.

In the Premier League, the Hammers occupy the 16th place and have actually escaped the relegation zone because of their goal difference. For the drop, the online bookmakers listed the London club at 3/1 odds. While to stay up, they are at 1/5 odds, according to such bookmakers.

“It’s great to see an end to the West Ham takeover saga, at least the club can now concentrate on staying in the Premier League and then plan for the 2010/11 season”, Tim Reynolds of Sky Bet said.

Sports betting fans have always been after some really good betting markets. They actually love betting on these markets. Thus, the ones opened by the famous betting firm Sky Bet seem just so inviting for them. With the newly-created betting markets, they feel like betting when they get the chance to.

The betting markets will eventually be a success. They are indeed interesting and they are the kind of betting markets that sports betting fans will opt for.

Well, few more betting markets of same kind might be opened in the next few days or may be weeks. And they too, might eventually be a success. Sports betting fans have always been on the lookout for such betting markets.

Odds on Whether Wenger Will Stay or Go Now Revealed

maryann — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:48:24 +0000

Will the Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stay or go? This has been actually troubling almost all of the football fans and even bettors. It is still unknown whether the famous manager will stay or go.

Meanwhile, the Sky Bet just recently revealed the odds in relation to the betting that the firm is now having. The firm has actually unveiled the odds on the future of the Arsenal manager, whether he will stay with the Emirates or depart from the said club.

“Wenger is Arsenal’s most successful manager in terms of trophies won and it would be a surprise to see the Frenchman bow out of the game within the next three years”, Sky Bet’s Tim Reynolds said.

And he added, “the majority of the Arsenal faithful will be hopeful to see Wenger sign a new deal”. Wenger’s contract is about to end, he just have 18 months left with the club.

The odds of 3/1 are now offered on Wenger still being in charge of the north London club in January 2014. These odds were set despite of the rumors on Wenger wanting time to think before making his sign on a new contract.

The odds of 6/1 were also set for the manager to exit between January 1 and June 30 of 2011 for his departure this year between July 1 and December 31 of 2010.

One of the significant previous achievements of Arsenal is their victory in the 2005 FA Cup.

Now the betting on whether Wenger will stay or go now continues. It will still continue to draw in attention from football fans and bettors who most likely have been supporting the sport and Wenger and his club.

If Wenger will stay or go, it is still for the football fans and bettors to find out. The odds might really make sense.

Betting on Possible Departure of Gerrard or Torres From Liverpool Interested Bettors

maryann — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:43:34 +0000

The popular Sky Bet has actually opened this new betting market on the possible departure of either Gerrard or Torres from Liverpool. The betting firm has provided odds on whether the top football team will lose one of their star players or may be both. And now, this newly-created betting market really interests bettors.

The players involved with the betting are Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. Both of them are considered star players of Liverpool considering their skills.

Both the England midfielder and the Spanish striker are no doubt the key players of the Merseyside club and departure of either of them will surely give Liverpool and their supporters a big problem. The odds of 16/1 are now being offered for either player to depart from the club.

“Who knows what Liverpool’s hapless American owners will do next to the club but if Rafa wants to raise money to buy players then the only players of any value are Gerrard and Torres”, said Sky Bet’s football betting spokesman Dale Tempest.

The club didn’t make it to turn the corner this season after last season’s second-place finish, same as to make the move into the next level for the purpose of consistently getting challenge for the title.

A top four finish is set at odds of 11/8 while a finish outside the top four is at odds of 8/15.

The betting is still open and eventually the odds might change. But one thing is, bettors will continue being interested with it, with whether Liverpool will lose the likes of Gerrard and Torres. It will be a great loss for the club if ever considering that either of the two is really an asset. Thus, fans of Liverpool should really pray for the best for the club.