Chelsea give Ladbrokes the Blues

Bookmaker Ladbrokes felt the blues today after it emerged Chelsea’s recent success had given punters one of the best starts to a season in years.

Ladbrokes owner Hilton said the 100% record of the London team in Europe, coupled with victories for a number of other top teams, had “adversely affected” its gross win – the amount left behind by unsuccessful gamblers at its 2,000 shops.