Oddsmakers Were Way Off on Gary Neville Move

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Manchester United star defender Gary Neville and current assistant manager for the England team had his odds slashed from 50-1 to 4-1 of becoming the next Fulham boss at PaddyPower.com. 

Within 24 hours, it was revealed that Neville would actually be going to Valencia. 

Neville will combine his new role with his England duties.

The news came as a complete shock to just about everyone, especially oddsmakers.

Gary Neville Specials Have Now Been Posted at Betfair.

Valencia to meet Man Utd in the Europa League 20/1
Salford to go further in the FA Cup than Valencia in the Copa del Rey 20/1
(Antonio) Valencia to sign for Valencia 25/1
Valencia to meet Utd in UCL knockout stages 10/1
Carragher to be announced as defensive coach 16/1
Phil to replace Gary as Hodgson's No.2 5/1
Ed Chamberlain to join Valencia 100/1
Scholes to make comeback for Valencia 250/1
Any of Salford's players to be signed by Valencia 100/1
Salford to sign Negredo on loan 100/1
Valencia to win a trophy 16/1
Valencia to sign any Liverpool player 16/1

- Alistair Prescott, Gambling911.com

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