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Telford among hottest of bets

AFC Telford United are one of the hottest promotion favourites in English football - with bookmakers offering a best price of 1/3 on the Bucks winning the UniBond League premier division. AFC Telford United are one of the hottest promotion favourites in English football - with bookmakers offering a best price of 1/3 on the Bucks winning the UniBond League premier division. Telford are unbeaten in 36 league games, and that has blistering form seems to have persuaded the bookies that they are near-certs for elevation to the Conference North. Only Oxford United have shorter odds among any of the clubs in England at Telford's level or higher, the 'U's currently priced at 2/7 to take the Conference National crown. Chelsea remain favourites for the Premiership, but Manchester United's stiff challenge means they are a best priced 5/8 to take the title for a third consecutive year. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star

Football|Nov 29, 2006
Football

Bookies are backing Town

Bookmakers are still backing stop-start Shrewsbury Town to win promotion from League Two – even if they have to do it the hard way via the play-offs. Bookmakers are still backing stop-start Shrewsbury Town to win promotion from League Two – even if they have to do it the hard way via the play-offs. Paul Simpson's uncharacteristic blast after Tuesday's 1-0 derby win over Chester City suggested signs of nerves at the Prostar Stadium – but it is away from home that they have really struggled. But, despite the well-documented dismal record on the road – which stood at an unimpressive one win in 15 before today's trip to Luton Town – Bet365 are still backing Town to be one of the four teams to go up. For the full story see today's Shropshire Star

Football|Feb 21, 2009
Football