Bob Geldof backed to light London 2012 Olympic flame Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 28 Jul 2011 Tweet Bob Geldof is being backed to light the Olympic flame at London 2012 Related Articles See all London 2012 news Share it Pin It Olympic punters are backing Band Aid singer Bob Geldof to be chosen to light the flame at London 2012Bob Geldof is at the centre of a shock gamble in the race to light the Olympic flame according to Ladbrokes.Odds of 500/1 leave his chances looking slim but that hasn't put punters off - only 5/4 favourite Sir Steve Redgrave has attracted more cash to date. Barbara Windsor is the rank 2000/1 outsider and the bookies also report money for Lord Coe at 20/1.Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes told Bettingpro: "With a year to go the first surprise gamble of the Olympics has emerged. We can't see it but the money says otherwise."he added: "Punters will know it's Christmas if Geldof gets this gig.Ladbrokes latest bettingSir Steve Redgrave - 5/4Dame Kelly Holmes - 12/1Chris Hoy - 12/1The Reigning Monarch (at the time) - 15/1Daley Thompson - 15/1Lord Sebastian Coe - 20/1The Princess Royal - 33/1David Cameron - 40/1Prince William and/or Kate Middleton - 40/1David Beckham - 50/1The London Mayor (at the time) - 50/1 Jonathan Edwards - 66/1Denise Lewis - 66/1Sir Matthew Pinsent - 66/1Ben Ainslie - 66/1Linford Christie - 66/1Roger Bannister - 66/1Lennox Lewis - 66/1Amir Khan - 66/1100/1 bar incuding Bob Geldof - 500/1, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards - 500/1 & Barbara Windsor - 2000/1 Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 459 Reads All Olympics News Recent Olympics Articles 2012 Olympic Games Odds – Flame failure costs bookies on day three21 May 2012Bookmakers William Hill are paying out a small four figure sum after the Olympic flame failed on da David Beckham 12/1 to light Olympic flame19 May 2012David Beckham brought the Olympic flame back from Greece and is now being tipped to light the flame David Beckham 4/7 To Make Team GB Olympic Squad17 May 2012William Hill are betting on David Beckham taking part in the Olympics after the ex-England skipper Olympic Games Betting – Team GB rowers eye more medals in London07 May 2012William Hill are betting on how many medals will be won by Team GB rowers at this summer’s Olympic Olympic Games Betting – Team GB single set for number one?05 May 2012William Hill believe Team GB’s official single for the London 2012 Olympics will reach number one i FIH Hockey Women's Olympic Qualification Live Streaming04 May 2012Japan and Azerbaijan will battle it out on Saturday for a spot at the London Olympics as they clash More Stories Recent Articles St Helens v Wigan Warriors - Super League Live Stream26 May 2012St Helens versus Wigan Warriors maybe classed as the biggest derby in rugby league but this will be Shanghai Shenhua v Guizhou Renhe live stream preview26 May 2012Shanghai Shenhua look to kick start their season at home to Guizhou Renhe in the Chinese Super Rafael Nadal French Open 2012 odds – Nadal 8/11 favourite to claim number seven26 May 2012Rafael Nadal is the overwhelming favourite to continue his dominance of claycourt tennis by winning Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos - Super League Live Stream26 May 2012Defending Super League champions Leeds Rhinos go into battle against their fierce rivals in the Bra Slovenia v Greece live stream preview26 May 2012Greece continue their Euro 2012 preparations with a friendly against Slovenia on Saturday evening. Huddersfield Giants v Salford City Reds preview26 May 2012Magic Weekend enters its second and final day on Sunday with Catalan Dragons and the London Broncos More Stories Tags Bob Geldof, Ladbrokes, London 2012, Olympic Betting
