The dust has barely settled on Spain’s superb Euro 2008 win but it’s back to the meat and drink of the Premier League for us British punters and oh what a feast totesport have in store for us.
Their “Relegation 2008/9″ market unsurprisingly sees Hull and Stoke City chalked up at a respective 1/3 and 2/5 for the dreaded trapdoor.
Obvious choices, but only the lumpiest bettors would want to get involved at those odds and if you scrutinise the list it is possible to eke out some tastier prices.
Blackburn experienced a remarkable time last season finishing 7th under outstanding manager Mark Hughes. But the Lancashire side’s Messiah has since jumped ship to Manchester City to be replaced by a man with no Premier management experience.
Paul Ince deserves great respect for the work he has done at Swindon, Macclesfield and MK Dons, however, the gap between those sides and the Premiership is cavernous.
There also exists the real possibility that Ince will be losing key players David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz who seem to be subject to daily transfer speculation.
If either were to depart to pastures new totesport’s 12/1 for Blackburn to be relegated is a huge price.
Last season’s strugglers Bolton Wanderers also look ripe for the taking at 10/3.
Gary Megson’s side found goals an issue following the sale of Nicolas Anelka to Chelsea and it is doubtful they will unearth an adequate replacement before the start of the season.
Just one point spared them last term, and that was with Anelka on board for two-thirds of the campaign. It could be a grim old time in Lancashire this season.
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