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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 9:51:22 GMT
Having been in the US for 8 days I've been mostly oblivious to the football, however I am impressed that I turned off what I was watching, and flicked onto the football just in time to see the winning goal last night.
I have no clue what any of it means, but it's always nice to see people enjoying their sport etc.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 11:37:35 GMT
Given the England match is Saturday afternoon I suspect Saturday matinee would be a good day to watch out for good discounts (eg see the Genesis Inc thread) try TKTS or queue for returns!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 12:55:37 GMT
I’m getting fitter and fitter with this football lark. It’s not inspired me to go out and play; with bugger all else on the telly except for repeats of Kirsty and Phil or Davina reuniting Long Lost Families, I’ve taken to going out for an evening walk. The sun’s still shining and the streets are calm and peaceful...
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Post by lynette on Jul 4, 2018 15:24:53 GMT
I told a friend to make a bet for England before the match but I didn’t bother. Odds shortened of course now. But talking about a bet, I’m really appalled by the gambling ads before the matches and during. I’m an adult and I can assess betting ads but the football is being watched by millions of kids ( out of the 24 million who watched, a few millions must have been under , say 15 and much younger ) . We are usually so over the top when it comes to exposure of children to unsuitable material but I haven’t seen anyone else object to these adverts. Just now I’ve read that Cadbury are not allowed to use an Easter Bunny mini movie to advertise their chocolate because it targets under 15 year olds. Well, I’m not an advocate for Cadbury but really? No Bunny but ok Betfair?
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Post by tysilio2 on Jul 4, 2018 15:25:50 GMT
I’m getting fitter and fitter with this football lark. It’s not inspired me to go out and play; with bugger all else on the telly except for repeats of Kirsty and Phil or Davina reuniting Long Lost Families, I’ve taken to going out for an evening walk. The sun’s still shining and the streets are calm and peaceful... Have you moved to Wales? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 16:20:53 GMT
^ They have STREETS there?!?!
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 4, 2018 16:43:26 GMT
Can I just put it out there, I don't follow football, or any sports for that matter.
Yes, I'm Australian and yet somehow I've managed to survive for 48 years on this earth without partaking in or following any sports.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 17:12:09 GMT
I met a nice chap once who asked me if I was into watersports.
Was I wearing goggles? Flippers? A wet-suit? About to get in a kayak? Of course not.
The questions some people ask...
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 4, 2018 17:26:36 GMT
Can I just put it out there, I don't follow football, or any sports for that matter. Yes, I'm Australian and yet somehow I've managed to survive for 48 years on this earth without partaking in or following any sports. Had you down as being an athlete, a long jumper. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 4, 2018 17:36:51 GMT
Can I just put it out there, I don't follow football, or any sports for that matter. Yes, I'm Australian and yet somehow I've managed to survive for 48 years on this earth without partaking in or following any sports. Had you down as being an athlete, a long jumper. Wow! You clearly don't know me! |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 4, 2018 18:24:31 GMT
Guess what musical the following lyrics come from?
We still believe, we still believe
It's coming home,
It's coming home, it's coming
Football's coming home
It's coming home,
It's coming home, it's coming
Football's coming home
Tears for heroes dressed in grey
No plans for final day
Stay in bed,drift away
It could have been all
Songs in the street
It was nearly complete
It was nearly so sweet
And now I'm singing
three lions on a shirt
Jules Rimet still gleaming
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 4, 2018 19:28:53 GMT
Guess what musical the following lyrics come from? We still believe, we still believe It's coming home, It's coming home, it's coming Football's coming home It's coming home, It's coming home, it's coming Football's coming home Tears for heroes dressed in grey No plans for final day Stay in bed,drift away It could have been all Songs in the street It was nearly complete It was nearly so sweet And now I'm singing three lions on a shirt Jules Rimet still gleaming Oklahoma? |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 4, 2018 19:31:20 GMT
Funny now it is 32 years since '30 years of hurt'
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Post by lou105 on Jul 4, 2018 20:24:15 GMT
Regardless of anyone's view on football, I'd recommend a read of the twitter hashtag GarethSouthgatewould for a wonderful exploration of the qualities the British value in a "good bloke". There are a few offensive/mucky ones along the way but the majority of it is British whimsy at its best!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 21:40:57 GMT
Given the England match is Saturday afternoon I suspect Saturday matinee would be a good day to watch out for good discounts (eg see the Genesis Inc thread) try TKTS or queue for returns! Or to go shopping anywhere if you can't make it to the theatre! I was on a train and bus during the match last night and they were both blissfully quiet! |
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Post by wickedgrin on Jul 4, 2018 21:56:18 GMT
I told a friend to make a bet for England before the match but I didn’t bother. Odds shortened of course now. But talking about a bet, I’m really appalled by the gambling ads before the matches and during. I’m an adult and I can assess betting ads but the football is being watched by millions of kids ( out of the 24 million who watched, a few millions must have been under , say 15 and much younger ) . We are usually so over the top when it comes to exposure of children to unsuitable material but I haven’t seen anyone else object to these adverts. Just now I’ve read that Cadbury are not allowed to use an Easter Bunny mini movie to advertise their chocolate because it targets under 15 year olds. Well, I’m not an advocate for Cadbury but really? No Bunny but ok Betfair? Yes, I was appalled seeing an gambling ad just before the match on Tues. A stupid bet offering odds of 4/1 on England scoring in the first 20 minutes. Of course they didn't and as 20 mins and 1 second past I thought of all those thousands of people that had lost a few quid! The bookies must be making a fortune! Offering such short odds on how many corners and penalties etc. etc. I really do not understand the national obsession with football - genuinely why is it the "national" sport? Why not rugby or tennis? The ITV commentators were crying at the end! The poor women who are marrying football mad men on Saturday afternoon! If I saw him checking his phone in the church - the wedding would be off!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 22:29:55 GMT
I'm torn really. The England manager seems like a class act and his team seem nice (and not too much like typical footballers) and from what I understand they've done well so it will be nice for them to win for all of that BUT I cannot stand England football fans. If England win they will be unbearable.
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Post by Polly1 on Jul 5, 2018 8:58:02 GMT
Funny now it is 32 years since '30 years of hurt' *22* |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 9:02:56 GMT
If I hear one more person talk about football "coming home" I think I might go full on Trump and start building a wall. Around them.
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Post by maggiem on Jul 5, 2018 9:37:02 GMT
Guess what musical the following lyrics come from? We still believe, we still believe It's coming home, It's coming home, it's coming Football's coming home It's coming home, It's coming home, it's coming Football's coming home Tears for heroes dressed in grey No plans for final day Stay in bed,drift away It could have been all Songs in the street It was nearly complete It was nearly so sweet And now I'm singing three lions on a shirt Jules Rimet still gleaming My tribute (or not) to those who fell in the Round of 16.... Colombia - ground down to powder Portugal - Ronaldon't Argentina - came to a Messi end Denmark - couldn't save their own bacon Mexico - decided to stand off Switzerland - a defence like their cheese Japan - even Honda couldn't power them through (S)pain - need I say more? |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 5, 2018 9:42:48 GMT
Given the England match is Saturday afternoon I suspect Saturday matinee would be a good day to watch out for good discounts (eg see the Genesis Inc thread) try TKTS or queue for returns! Remember that this Saturday is also Pride in London day. So there will be a million people in central London for this. With good weather, there will be quite a party going on. |
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Post by hulmeman on Jul 5, 2018 11:46:34 GMT
I think I will go to a matinee on Saturday. There's a good chance someone in the audience will be following the match on their phone!!!!!
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Post by theatreian on Jul 5, 2018 14:15:49 GMT
Well I am working on Saturday so I guess it will be very quiet, so hopefully a less stressful working Saturday than usual.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 5, 2018 14:43:18 GMT
Come to East London. You wouldn't even know there is a match on. No English.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 5, 2018 17:34:08 GMT
Funny now it is 32 years since '30 years of hurt' *22* Wrong board eh, no one cares |
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