Why does Vic Akers wear shorts all winter?

Vic Akers is the Arsenal kit man and he sits next to Arsene Wenger.

Pat Rice sits on one side, Vic on the other.

All winter, even on the coldest nights, Vic Akers has been wearing shorts.

Is it because he thinks he has great legs?

Apparently not.

I’m told he had a bet with someone in the Arsenal Ladies team, which he manages.