What? He's only 31, he'll be above our level for a few years yet. Whomever he signs for would be wise to have clauses to pay him when he's fit, so I don't see his fitness as being a good reason for a small club to turn him down.
Really? Anyone could have won if he left, and if he doesn't then people don't win, that's part of the bet. If he signs a new deal with Utd I don't see how that's a non runner, just because they didn't offer odds. But if that's how it works (ie, they have to offer odds on Utd) fair enough.
But, if a horse or dog gets scratched, then another horse or dog will win the event. In this case if he stays at Man U then it's the equivalent of all horses and dogs being withdrawn so the event surely has to be null and void! But if he signed for Torquay (mad but who knows!) then the bookie could keep the stakes as he has left Man U and therefore the bet was potentially winnable. ( I think!)
But it's all in the T&C's as you rightly state.
Just looked up the specific rules for Skybet, where the Michael Owen betting is still current:
Player X To Sign For Team Y In Summer/January Window
You're betting on: whether the stated player will sign for the nominated club during the Summer or January Transfer Window
- Loan deals WILL count unless otherwise stated
- If the player fails to move club within the specified window, all bets will still stand.- Although every effort will be made to quote all potential new clubs, should a club not quoted sign the specified player all bets will stand.
- In cases where it is unclear whether a deal has been completed before a deadline, we reserve the right to delay settlement until official confirmation has been received from governing bodies.
Have to say I'm none the wiser as to whether 'all bets will stand' means you lose your money or you don't lose your money!
Your bold highlight seems to say that money will be lost (bet stands) even if he sticks with Man U.
Fair play for looking it up
