Ray Parlour is probably best remembered by Chelsea fans for the 25 yard screamer he scored against the Blues in the 2002 FA Cup final. The ‘Romford Pele’, who had not scored in the Premier League that season, curled a super strike beyond the reach of Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini from 25 yards out and scored a brilliant opening goal to put Arsenal on the way to the win FA Cup and the first half of the double they won that year.

Former England hardman, Ray Parlour was no stranger to a taking a gamble back in his playing days, but how would he get on in a game of blackjack, with an alarming difference?

The ex-Arsenal man sat down alongside The Only Way is Essex star Amy Childs for a game of 888casino’s Electric Blackjack.

The pair, armed with the hottest tips from 888casino and their Ultimate Blackjack Strategy Guide, sat down at the table weary of receiving a shock from blackjack master John Scanlon of Aspers Casino, who watching for any incorrect moves.

The midfielder dubbed the Romford Pele, who made 400 appearances for the Gunners, was solid and reliable throughout his playing career, but could he carry that into this high stakes game of blackjack?

Take a look at the video, shot before the former TOWIE star’s recent pregnancy announcement, and find out…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KWnoxg8SRU&feature=youtu.be

Despite being on the end of plenty of shocks and a rather humbling defeat, Parlour admitted that he had gained a better understanding of the game, which is often left to luck by those without the guidance of the Ultimate Blackjack Strategy Guide.

“I know from my playing days that it can be tempting to make quick and rash decisions whilst under pressure,” he said.

“But now I have a better understanding of the blackjack plays and know when to go for another hit. That electric shock hurt more than a Martin Keown tackle though.”