Silvercloud
Well-Known Member
Had a family get together last weekend. All the other halfs lot are reds. None are match goers but a couple go a couple of times a season. As usual at these things, talk soon got to the upcoming season.
Being the only blue there it was like Rorkes Drift at some points. They were gladly willing to talk about our game against Real and the result. I circled the wagons, agreed that yes, we've performed better but that half that team won't be starting next week but this seemed to go over their heads.
After a few sherries (I was driving so sober) they all believed that their beloved Reds were capable of a title challenge, CL qualification was inevitable and at least one of the domestic cups was theirs this season.
I knew they had PSG coming up this week (most of them didn't) so challenged the 5 mouthiest ones to a little bet. Not only did I reckon PSG would win, I reckoned they'd do it by a couple of goals this week.
5 bets (2 x £100 & 3x £50) placed, £350 winging its way to my smug blue face this weekend at another christening. This time I'm not driving!
Being the only blue there it was like Rorkes Drift at some points. They were gladly willing to talk about our game against Real and the result. I circled the wagons, agreed that yes, we've performed better but that half that team won't be starting next week but this seemed to go over their heads.
After a few sherries (I was driving so sober) they all believed that their beloved Reds were capable of a title challenge, CL qualification was inevitable and at least one of the domestic cups was theirs this season.
I knew they had PSG coming up this week (most of them didn't) so challenged the 5 mouthiest ones to a little bet. Not only did I reckon PSG would win, I reckoned they'd do it by a couple of goals this week.
5 bets (2 x £100 & 3x £50) placed, £350 winging its way to my smug blue face this weekend at another christening. This time I'm not driving!