New Posts For Thread: Carberry on the late late (bet with JP McManus)https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanusAny of you see it tonight . McManus had a 50k bet with him saying he wouldnt stay off the beer for 2 years . He did, and Carberry gave 5k of the 50 to charity. Very generous of you paul.He was on the late late promoting his book which is coming out soon. The story of the 50k is in the book so was hardly giving anything away. He also said he asked JP's permission to put the story in the book. Im sure if there was anything dodgy or unhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509797095#509797095He was on the late late promoting his book which is coming out soon. The story of the 50k is in the book so was hardly giving anything away. He also said he asked JP's permission to put the story in the book. Im sure if there was anything dodgy or unSun, 09 Oct 2011 18:44:08 -0500https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509796639#509796639Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:23:53 -0500Hate the way we seem to applaud the whole jack the lad approach that he led, big laugh when he rode a horse into a pub sending women and children scattering for their safety, all well and good until the horse spooks and carnage ensues.big laugh whenhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509796049#509796049Hate the way we seem to applaud the whole jack the lad approach that he led, big laugh when he rode a horse into a pub sending women and children scattering for their safety, all well and good until the horse spooks and carnage ensues.big laugh whenSun, 09 Oct 2011 17:53:31 -0500no he aint drinking unless ya call red bull alcohol cause he drinks it flat out and no vodka in ithttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509753701#509753701no he aint drinking unless ya call red bull alcohol cause he drinks it flat out and no vodka in itSat, 08 Oct 2011 17:14:55 -0500It's a strange one. I don't watch the Late Late but I can't think of a good reason to mention the bet in public. Mere mortals giving up drinking with aim of dealing with a problem not a 50k wedge. I'm sure plenty of cynics would say he's still drinkihttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509753541#509753541It's a strange one. I don't watch the Late Late but I can't think of a good reason to mention the bet in public. Mere mortals giving up drinking with aim of dealing with a problem not a 50k wedge. I'm sure plenty of cynics would say he's still drinkiSat, 08 Oct 2011 17:09:50 -0500I actually agree with you Tradefair and i backed Martin Scruff but perception is important and Blackwaters point about a gambler handing over a fifty grand cheque is valid.I think there was around 400 grand traded on the race at nearly twos on the lahttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509752395#509752395I actually agree with you Tradefair and i backed Martin Scruff but perception is important and Blackwaters point about a gambler handing over a fifty grand cheque is valid.I think there was around 400 grand traded on the race at nearly twos on the laSat, 08 Oct 2011 16:37:33 -0500Was there not story doing the rounds with Martin Scruff that Carberry was taking the piss beating the 3rd on the bridle believing him to be leading the race. i.e he did not realise the eventual winner was in front of them both on the run in. A complehttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509751951#509751951Was there not story doing the rounds with Martin Scruff that Carberry was taking the piss beating the 3rd on the bridle believing him to be leading the race. i.e he did not realise the eventual winner was in front of them both on the run in. A compleSat, 08 Oct 2011 16:25:48 -0500Martin Scruff went off at around 1/2, IIRC.PS my HAND is BREAKinghttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509751875#509751875Martin Scruff went off at around 1/2, IIRC.PS my HAND is BREAKingSat, 08 Oct 2011 16:23:49 -0500Earlier in this thread Blackwater stated "How common is it for legendary gambler to hand prominent jockeys cheques for £50,000" I replied "Blackwater i hadn`t looked on it that way but now agree that it doesn`t look good,makes Martin Scruff spring thttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509751449#509751449Earlier in this thread Blackwater stated "How common is it for legendary gambler to hand prominent jockeys cheques for £50,000" I replied "Blackwater i hadn`t looked on it that way but now agree that it doesn`t look good,makes Martin Scruff spring tSat, 08 Oct 2011 16:12:05 -0500Kaavie, I've on idea why you are linking me to in house bitching on here. I post on things I have an opinion on. I don't jump from thread to thread attacking people.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/28492943/carberry-on-the-late-late-bet-with-jp-mcmanus?post_id=509734719#509734719Kaavie, I've on idea why you are linking me to in house bitching on here. I post on things I have an opinion on. I don't jump from thread to thread attacking people.Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:59:31 -0500