Is he taking Le Tiss?

[Baddar]

Yeah, sorry about the title. ¬_¬

Anyway...

Former Southampton forward Matt Le Tissier has admitted taking part in a failed spread-betting scam. In his autobiography, Taking Le Tiss, he admitted gambling on the time of the first throw-in in Southampton's 2-0 win at Wimbledon in April 1995.

"I couldn't see a problem with making a few quid on the time of the first throw-in," said the 40-year-old.

Le Tissier tried to kick the ball out of play, but it was kept in by Neil Shipperley, who was unaware of the bet.

The former England international added: "Spread betting had just started to become popular.

"It was a new idea that allowed punters to back anything from the final score to the first throw-in.

http://news.bbc.co.u...ton/8236108.stm

Lol, what a bint.

Edited September 3, 2009 by Baddar D

[King Ellis]

I saw this in the paper today. Apparently after it failed to go out of play at the first attempt he ran around the pitch for the next minute like a headless chicken trying to kick it out.

Someone should find a video of this, wonder if it's on YouTube.

[Dynamite]

Le Tissier ran?!

[Adam]

Awesome, that has to be lamest form of betting scam ever. What would have happened if he had kicked it off with a teammate and just belted it into touch?

"Sorry guys, I was, err, aiming for the goal! You know how good I am at long-range wonder strikes!"

[King Ellis]

That's what he was trying to do, apparently. Take the kickoff and then look as though he was knocking it out to the wing but have it go out. He messed up though and it came up short.