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Does this make me less of a fan?

Talal
Talal Posts: 11,509
in General Charlton
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?

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  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,068
    I never bet against Charlton. but I know plenty that do.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,832
    yes it does and believe you should now leave. go on, get out.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    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
    Talal Posts: 11,509
    Karim_myBagheri said:

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

    .... Gone :)
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,380
    Definite RED CARD .. not so much for placing the bet, more for admitting to it .. you silly boy ((:>)
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,715
    What odds did you get?
    Got 5/1 early in the season for the spanners to go down, I'm happy with that.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,509
    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
    carly burn Posts: 19,493
    I probably would but I'd keep it quiet . Not brag about getting my money back should it happen -(
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,509
    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
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,771
    No it doesn't make you less of a fan. I've done exactly the same.

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  • sunbury-addick
    sunbury-addick Posts: 1,931
    My eldest used to do "worst scenario" every week, we lose, palace and millwall win.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    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
    buckshee Posts: 7,868
    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
    sunbury-addick Posts: 1,931
    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
    mid_life_crisis Posts: 3,265
    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
    boggzy Posts: 3,596
    Northwich Victoria was a good earner
  • cblock
    cblock Posts: 1,962
    edited February 2015
    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
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    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
    Talal Posts: 11,509
    I don't think one bet in the last year classes me as a fool but anyway...
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    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

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  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,509
    You what mate?
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,201
    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
    Davo55 Posts: 7,846
    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
    AddickUpNorth Posts: 8,325
    In twenty four years of football betting I have NEVER included Charlton in any of my wagers.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,509
    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
    Red7Oak Posts: 498
    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!

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