Ladbrokes are running a series of special bets on what will happen in 2011
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Ladbrokes have assessed the year ahead and are offering a series of special bets as to what may or may not happen across the entire sporting spectrum in 2011.
From those that seem like dead certs (Capello to be England manager at the end of 2011), to live outsiders (Amir Khan to become undisputed champion before the end of the year) and complete long shots (Wales to be unbeaten in the 6 Nations & Rugby World Cup) the firm have covered all bases as they look ahead to what promises to be another great year of sport.
The 2011 Sports Personality of the Year odds have also been released early with Andy Murray the 4/1 market leader at this stage. 2010 winner A P McCoy was a 100/1 chance as the market was introduced in 2010 before ending up the 8/11 victorious favourite on the night.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes told Bettingpro:
“Some of these specials are sure to be food for thought for fans up and down the country. A successful cross-sport accumulator could end up making 2011 a special year for punters as potential payouts are huge for those who can accurately map out 2011's sporting calendar."
He also added : "A P McCoy's victory in the Sports Personality awards also serves to remind us that there is some value to be found at this early stage in the year.”
Ladbrokes latest betting:
Football Specials
Man Utd to go unbeaten the league 2010/11 - 16/1
Jose Mourhino to manage a premier league side in 2011 - 7/1
British transfer record to be broken in 2011 (£32.5m) - 8/11
World transfer record to be broken in 2011 (£80m) - 4/1
Sir Alex Ferguson to retire in 2011 - 5/2
Fabio Capello to still be England manager at the end of 2011 - 1/5
Rugby Union Specials
IRB Player of the Year
David Pocock - 6/1
Richie McCaw - 3/1
Dan Carter - 3/1
Mils Muliaina - 14/1
Sonny Bill Williams - 10/1
Fourie Du Preez - 14/1
Who Will be Highest Test Points Scorer of all time at end of 2011?
Dan Carter (1188pts) - 1/10
Jonny Wilkinson (1178pts) - 11/2
Highest World Cup Score to be broken at 2011 Rugby World Cup?
(highest being NZ 145 pts v Japan in 1995)
Yes - 33/1
To be unbeaten in 2011 Tri Nations and 2011 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand - 7/1
Australia - 33/1
South Africa - 40/1
To be unbeaten in 2011 6 Nations and 2011 Rugby World Cup
England - 80/1
France - 150/1
Ireland - 500/1
Wales - 1000/1
Scotland - 5000/1
Cricket Specials
England to go unbeaten in tests in 2011 (including the Sydney test) - 6/1
England to win BBC sports team of the year - 7/1
England to win the Cricket World Cup and Rugby World Cup in 2011- 80/1
England to win the 2011 Cricket World Cup and KP to be Top Tournament Runscorer -66/1
Horse Racing Specials
A.P.McCoy top jockey at Cheltenham Festival - 6/1
Female-ridden Festival winner - 6/4
P.Nicholls to train winner of The Grand National - 8/1
L.Dettori to win an English Classic - 7/4
Golf Specials
2011 Tiger Woods Major wins
None - 4/5
One - 11/8
Two - 8/1
Three - 33/1
Grand Slam - 100/1
Tennis Specials
2011 Grand Slam Wins - A Murray
No Wins - 1/2
Exactly One Win - 15/8
Exactly Two Wins - 9/1
Exactly Three Wins - 40/1
All Four - 250/1
Boxing Specials
To become undisputed World Heavyweight Champion before 31/12/2011
(To hold all 4 major belts simultaneously – WBC, WBO, WBA, IBF)
David Haye - 6/1
Amir Khan - 101
Carl Froch - 1001
David Haye to beat either Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko in 2011 - 5/4
Other Sports Specials
Usain Bolt to break a world record at the 2011 World Athletics Championships – evens
Championships to be cancelled due to Korean conflict – 5/1
Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the Masters, the World Championship and the UK championship 2011 - 50/1
Phil Taylor to win the Premier League, UK Open, Matchplay, Grand Prix, Grand Slam and World Championships 2011/12 - 20/1
2011 Sports Personality of the Year
Andy Murray - 4/1
David Haye - 7/1
Lewis Hamilton - 8/1
Wayne Rooney - 12/1
Phil Taylor - 14/1
Lee Westwood - 14/1
AP McCoy - 16/1
Andrew Strauss - 16/1
Rory McIlroy - 20/1
