Punters have every reason to cheer on the key-worker heroes of Marine on BBC One this afternoon. The Northern League side boasts NHS folk, teachers and a bin man.
So what price they pull off officially The Greatest FA Cup Third Round Shock Ever , beat Tottenham in 90 minutes (5pm) and allow a weary nation to weep tears of joy?
A piffling 33/1. Kills the buzz a bit. If you do sense a miracle result in the offing, cupset history says split a tiny stake on Marine 1-0 at 275/1 (Sporting Index) and ‘no goalscorer’ at 100/1 (Paddy) .
Both are 90min bets. Go on, it should at least be closer than advertised. One fruitful slice of olde punting wisdom said that Italy would never beat a minnow by more than two goals except by accident.
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