Blackburn names Allardyce new coach

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12/17/2008 - Blackburn, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Blackburn named Sam Allardyce its new manager on Wednesday and signed him to a three-year contract. He replaces Paul Ince, who was fired on Tuesday.

Former Bolton and Newcastle boss Allardyce has been out of the game since being axed by the Magpies in January, but steps back in to try and help Rovers escape the drop zone.

The Ewood Park outfit is currently 19th in the Premier League table, having won just three times in 17 league games under Ince.

Rovers chairman John Williams had earlier commented: "Three wins in 17 games has seen a squad, which finished seventh last season, fall to 19th position.

"We are currently in real danger of becoming detached from the pack.

"The survival of the club in the Premier League is paramount and our focus now is on finding a replacement who will be able to maintain our top division status."

Graeme Souness was reported to have been Allardyce's main challenger for the Rovers job, but ruled himself out of the running on Wednesday morning, telling the Lancashire Evening Telegraph: "I'm afraid you're talking to the wrong man.

"I don't know anything and have had no contact at all with Blackburn Rovers. It doesn't surprise me to see my name in there, but I'm not your man."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines


Now that the 2008 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow.  Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season.   Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2008 season, the New Orleans Saints.  These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order.  As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS.  The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens.  The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.

MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:

Saints +6 @ Colts -6

Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)

Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)

Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5

Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1

Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3

Patriots -5 @ Jets +5

Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5

Steelers -4 @ Browns +4

Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6

Bears +6 @ Chargers -6

Lions +3 @ Raiders -3

Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5

Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4

Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3

Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3

 Super Bowl line (2008)

NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5

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