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Worlld Cup Betting Novelties: How Many Babies Will Be Christened Wayne?

The world of novelty betting is broadening all the time, and whilst it is clear that any market is viable some are verging on the ludicrous. Bookmakers Paddy Power, who have really taken the lead in this field are constantly looking for new angles to entice the punter, although in their World Cup Betting Novelties, their book ' How Many Babies Will Be Christened Wayne' was clearly developed by an optimist with little crystal ball skills.

Clearly Wayne Rooney carried a nation's hopes on his shoulders at Fifa's World Cup, he was the one most expected to be splashed across the tabloids for his rousing exhibition of goal scoring and his wife Coleen was expected to be snapped beaming with pride at her husband's exploits on the pitch. Wayne did not score a single goal for Fabio Capello's ramshackle team and was, in contrast, photographed head in hands on the team bus heading for Blighty.

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Whilst someone in the Paddy Power creative team saw this market as a light-hearted option that could fuel interest in a national hero, it is clear that any parents choice of Wayne for their offspring may result from a fondness for the Wild West and the legendary John Wayne than for a footballing star.

This is not a bet to be completely ignored however, statistics about baby names are readily available and a bit of research will give a baseline from which to make a judgement. It seems unlikely that there will be a surge in the popularity of Wayne as a christian name, in fact unless a born and bred scouser or mancunian it is likely to fall out of favour completely.

Other unlikely choices for new parents are Fabio, Robert - after Goalkeeper Green, Frank may have some credence but clearly the only real choice for a footballing family is David after David Beckham who after all would have taken the nation to 1966 triumph if he had had the chance!

Wayne Baby Odds

Odds plus a host of Novelty Betting Opportunities courtesy of Paddy Power

201 to 300 15/8

Less than 100 2/1

101 to 200 3/1

301 to 400 4/1

Over 500 9/2

401 to 500 6/1

Posted: Monday, 5th July 2010
Author: Suzi Flute
Tags: sports novelties, robert green, frank lampard, david beckham, paddypower,

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