I risk getting hung, drawn and quartered for this, but .....
I've had 25 quid on Charlton to win!?
I don't want to win the bet of course, it is just a kind of insurance. If we win I'll be happy as Larry. A draw would not be the end of the world, as (living in London) I'd get a trip to Charlton. I'll be gutted if we lose, but at least I'd have 100 sheets (odds were 9/4) if it does.
I did the same for the Fulham home game. I never back United. Not because of a lack of confidence in us, but more the jinx element. I prefer to have financial consolation if we lose and am always happy if we win.
I realise I run the risk of not being called a proper Blade etc, but I am a trained economist and tend to approach situations rationally.