Does this make me less of a fan?

Talal

I've just put a bet on us going down. Obviously I don't want this to happen, it's more to soften the blow slightly if it does, but I was left wondering if this is something others would consider doing or could people not bring themselves to bet against their own team?

se9addick

I never bet against Charlton. but I know plenty that do.

Karim_myBagheri

yes it does and believe you should now leave. go on, get out.

ricky_otto

Talal said:

I've just put a bet on us going down. Obviously I don't want this to happen, it's more to soften the blow slightly if it does, but I was left wondering if this is something others would consider doing or could people not bring themselves to bet against their own team?

I often bet against us. It proves very lucrative!

If you can't get any enjoyment or value for money watching your team, then why not make a few quid out of betting against them?

Talal

Karim_myBagheri said:

yes it does and believe you should now leave. go on, get out.

.... Gone

Lincsaddick

Definite RED CARD .. not so much for placing the bet, more for admitting to it .. you silly boy ((:>)

guinnessaddick

What odds did you get?
Got 5/1 early in the season for the spanners to go down, I'm happy with that.

Talal

11/2 was the best. Did it through a cashback site so providing it actually pays out I get my money back anyway.

carly burn

I probably would but I'd keep it quiet . Not brag about getting my money back should it happen -(

Talal

carly burn said:

I probably would but I'd keep it quiet . Not brag about getting my money back should it happen -(

I get my money back if it doesn't happen...

Bedsaddick

No it doesn't make you less of a fan. I've done exactly the same.

sunbury-addick

My eldest used to do "worst scenario" every week, we lose, palace and millwall win.

ricky_otto

sunbury-addick said:

My eldest used to do "worst scenario" every week, we lose, palace and millwall win.

I bet he is retired with his feet up in the south of France now.

buckshee

se9addick said:

I never bet against Charlton. but I know plenty that do.

Not betting against , better for us to go down. Ha ha .

sunbury-addick

ricky_otto said:

sunbury-addick said:

My eldest used to do "worst scenario" every week, we lose, palace and millwall win.

I bet he is retired with his feet up in the south of France now.

Haha, no, not exactly, I think it delivered a little profit tho' over a season and softened the blow when it happened

mid_life_crisis

Of course not. It is insurance against disappointment and makes perfect sense.
I'm considering doing the same and, if I do, I will 100% be hoping I lose my money!

boggzy

Northwich Victoria was a good earner

cblock

Very strange, could not ever do it. Have been very skint in the past , but even at 100% nailed on against us, I would not take it. Same as prediction league, never have us to lose, easy points though(:}

Absurdistan

Talal said:

I've just put a bet on us going down. Obviously I don't want this to happen, it's more to soften the blow slightly if it does, but I was left wondering if this is something others would consider doing or could people not bring themselves to bet against their own team?

A fool and his money...............etc

Talal

I don't think one bet in the last year classes me as a fool but anyway...

PL54

What a load of cock on here of late.

I'll now pen a big spiel about what's crap / great....fill in the gaps..... and what we should next boycott / stick by.

New category required - "You've heard it all before but let me tell you again.

#itisjustagameoffootball

Talal

You what mate?

Uboat

PL54 said:

What a load of cock on here of late.

I'll now pen a big spiel about what's crap / great....fill in the gaps..... and what we should next boycott / stick by.

New category required - "You've heard it all before but let me tell you again.

#itisjustagameoffootball

Wrong thread

Davo55

Talal said:

I've just put a bet on us going down. Obviously I don't want this to happen, it's more to soften the blow slightly if it does, but I was left wondering if this is something others would consider doing or could people not bring themselves to bet against their own team?

If you put enough on, you will be able to buy us off Roly when we go down. Can I be manager then please? No real qualifications but for sure I couldn't be worse than big Bob or loopy Luzon.

AddickUpNorth

In twenty four years of football betting I have NEVER included Charlton in any of my wagers.

Talal

Davo55 said:

Talal said:

I've just put a bet on us going down. Obviously I don't want this to happen, it's more to soften the blow slightly if it does, but I was left wondering if this is something others would consider doing or could people not bring themselves to bet against their own team?

If you put enough on, you will be able to buy us off Roly when we go down. Can I be manager then please? No real qualifications but for sure I couldn't be worse than big Bob or loopy Luzon.

Sure Davo I've learnt from the best, send me your cv and I can almost guarantee you won't be called in for an interview.

Red7Oak

I bet on Scumwall to win! If I lose my money I am very happy if I win I buy a couple of drinks from the proceeds to drown my sorrows!