David Beckham 7/4 to lead team GB to Olympic Gold
Published:David Beckham will take charge of the newly formed GB Olympic football team according to Ladbrokes.
He’s the 7/4 favourite in a market which also houses Stuart Pearce (7/2), David Moyes (6/1) and Kevin Keegan at (20/1). Sir Clive Woodward is the 33/1 outsider.
It’s 5/1 the team win Gold and Jack Wilshere is a 9/2 chance to wear the Captain’s armband for the first game.
Falcao is the 7/4 favourite to be the first Porto player to sign for Chelsea this summer. Hulk is the 3/1 second favourite with Moutinho also in the running at 4/1.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “Beckham’s pedigree makes him a worthy favourite for the position. Should be get the gig then we’ll surely have to slash the price about a Team GB Gold medal.”
he added: “Porto players must now be on Chelsea’s shopping list. Highly rated Falcao looks like he might be the first to come over.”
Ladbrokes latest betting
Team GB Olympic specials
Manager/coach
David Beckham – 7/4
Stuart Pearce – 7/2
Harry Redknapp – 9/2
David Moyes – 6/1
Gary Speed – 12/1
Alex Ferguson – 16/1
Craig Levein – 16/1
Kevin Keegan – 20/1
Nigel Worthington – 20/1
Terry Venables – 25/1
Sir Clive Woodward – 33/1
Others on request
Jack Wilshere to captain first Olympic game – 9/2
Team GB to win Olympic Gold – 5/1
Which FC Porto player will sign for Chelsea first?
Falcao – 7/4
Hulk – 3/1
Moutinho – 4/1
Rolando – 10/1
Alvaro – 10/1
Maicon – 25/1
Belluschi – 25/1
No Porto player to sign in the summer transfer window – 6/1
