Football Accumulator Big Winner: Number 13 proves lucky for Betfred customer Greg
The number of football matches from the weekend's programme where he predicted the winner - 13 - with his £1 accumulator bet landing him a handsome £2,833!
And the 65-year-old didn't include his own favourite team Birmingham City on his coupon, luckily ... although he does reckon they will end up as League One champions, despite drawing at home to Reading.
Grandad Greg went for opening day of the season wins for Bristol Rovers, Lincoln, Bolton, Huddersfield, Stevenage, Stockport, Wrexham, AFC Wimbledon, Cheltenham, Doncaster, Walsall - and away from the EFL in the National League with Dagenham, and Oldham.
The regular in the Betfred shop at Coventry Road, Sheldon near his home took just 20 minutes to complete his amazing winning coupon.
He said: "Most of the choices were pot luck but I was impressed by Huddersfield's summer spending, and I have always liked Bolton."
Greg failed a fitness test in his youth at his beloved Birmingham City and his heart condition meant he couldn't serve the country in the Royal Navy.
Now Greg, who became a car mechanic before retirement, can't fly because of his underlying health issue .... but that won't be stopping him splashing his winnings on a holiday.
He said: "The winnings are in the bank but not for long as I fancy a cruise or a nice trip to Cornwall ... and all it will have cost me is £1."
Betfred boss Fred Done said: "It was a close-run thing for regular customer Greg, with Cheltenham scoring their winner in the 90th minute and Wimbledon being two down before triumphing 4-2 against Newport.
"Interesting that Greg didn't let his heart rule his head as his own team Birmingham, who are favourites with us to be League One champions, surprisingly only drew their opener - he's a shrewd judge!"
