The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Thursday February 26

The Joker's bet of the day / The Joker / 26 February 2009 / Leave a Comment

A joke and a tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......

None too pleased about Russia's humiliating defeat to Germany in an international friendly, Roman Abramovich declared a challenge in the players bar after the game. "You Germans think you're better than us at everything, but I will deliver a luxury yacht to any of you who can drink ten steins of lager this evening", he said.

It wasn't until an hour later that the German captain came forward and took up the challenge. He lined ten steins of lager in front of him and promptly downed them one after another until they were all gone.

"Wow", said Abramovich, "I'm amazed you actually did it, but tell me, why did it take you so long to accept the challenge?" he asked. "I had to pop into the lounge to check I could do it first", replied the German.

Germans and Russians will be drinking plenty tonight as Stuttgart, trailing 2-1 from the first leg, host current UEFA Cup Champions Zenit St Petersburg. Stuttgart are unbeaten at home in European competition this season, and in what should be an enthralling encounter, I take them to just edge past Zenit and make it to the last 16. Back Stuttgart To Qualify at [2.14].