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JudgeJ · 13/07/2024 11:48

MayonnaiseOnMyChips · 13/07/2024 07:50

Just curious...if anyone isn't watching England play on Sunday are you planning to do something else instead?

I couldn't give a flying flipadoodle about it so thinking film and a take away. DH will be out at the pub watching it so have the remote and Deliveroo app to myself.

I'm off up to the beach car park to watch the sunset with my flask of coffee, Kindle with wifi disabled and a big bag of sweets, I will await the call to say when it's safe to look! I will have Highlights set to record, whether I bother to watch it or not will depend on the outcome .

FrancisSeaton · 13/07/2024 11:47

Afternoonteavirgin · 13/07/2024 08:43

I have trauma related to football, although england playing isn't a huge trigger for me, I'd still like to avoid it, much as I appreciate the revenue it can bring for the country and realising england playing is a big deal. Also as an ex police despatcher I'm all too aware of what it does to the country in terms of crime, violence, child abuse and animal abuse. One to avoid for me.

I am endeavouring to take myself on a long run and maybe call in at one of the few pubs not showing it (a gay bar is a safe bet) to have a couple of glasses of wine later. With a book. .

Yes because no gays ever watch football they only come out for Eurovision 🙄

FrancisSeaton · 13/07/2024 11:46

RedVanYellowVan · 13/07/2024 08:24

This is weird. It's a football match, nothing more, nothing less.

Surely you either watch it if you are interested or carry on as normal if you're not? There almost seems to be a sense of having to arrange something alternative on purpose going on here.

FWIW, we are meeting friends to do something outdoors and potentially very messy for most of the day. The evening will be cleaning ourselves, cleaning kit and eating. I'm not interested in football but might think to look at my phone at some point.

I know it's insane it's like me saying AIBU to not watch the queens funeral ? Do it don't do it really nobody gives a toss

BusyCM · 13/07/2024 11:43

DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace · 13/07/2024 08:57

Why is it miserable?

I don't like football, so why would I watch? I don't begrudge anyone else their enjoyment though.

I'll watch the Wimbledon final because I do like tennis, then a film in the evening as DH is out watching the football.

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Ah it was just said in jest! Can't believe that was taken seriously! Apologies @MayonnaiseOnMyChips , my dad says that all the time to raise a smile.

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 13/07/2024 11:36

Imagine being one of the poor sods working for deliveroo etc. that evening
I hope they're getting quadruple pay!

x2boys · 13/07/2024 11:34

MayonnaiseOnMyChips · 13/07/2024 07:50

Just curious...if anyone isn't watching England play on Sunday are you planning to do something else instead?

I couldn't give a flying flipadoodle about it so thinking film and a take away. DH will be out at the pub watching it so have the remote and Deliveroo app to myself.

Most of mumsnet I imagine going g by the number of I hate football threads there are .

WTAFisthisnonsense · 13/07/2024 11:16

I’ll be on a ✈️, so no problem avoiding it. 😁

Ghost2 · 13/07/2024 11:11

I'll be at work but hopefully they'll let us watch it, if not I'll figure out a way of watching it either on the work phone or I'll see if I can get it on the computer. Expecting half our staff to call in sick so it should be an interesting night.

TwistedSisters · 13/07/2024 11:08

BogRollBOGOF · 13/07/2024 08:00

I'm aware that there's a big match.
Don't know what time.
My policy of not watching has served England well so far so do I attempt to witness history, watch it and jinx it, or quietly ignore to improve their odds

I have a history of triggering devestating penalty shootouts when I show too much interest.

This made me 🤣.

Please do the nation a collective favour and ignore ignore!

GoldViper · 13/07/2024 11:08

AuntieMarys · 13/07/2024 08:14

We will be watching House of the Dragon and be in bed by 9 😀

Ooh I thought hotd wasn't available until early hours of Monday morning! I'll join you then and watch that 👍

WhatATimeToBeAlive · 13/07/2024 11:00

sashh · 13/07/2024 08:18

I'll probably do the same OP.

Although my local carvery doesn't have TV so will be empty.

I don't care about football but this is england so I'll watch it...

Why? I don't understand.

Not caring isn't the same as not enjoying. I've got no interest in tennis but if there was a Brit involved I would watch the final and probably enjoy it.

SocksAndTheCity · 13/07/2024 10:51

I like watching football and I thoroughly enjoyed the Spain v France game as well as a few of the others, but the odd bits of England games I've caught have been dull and not worth putting myself out for.

I'll enjoy the cinema and then the peaceful journey home afterwards

Droolylabradors · 13/07/2024 10:47

DH likes watching TV, I generally get super bored. So I think I'll be in bed by 8pm with a good book like I am most nights.

Though I'm not bothered about football generally, I do think it will be a good boost for people to have a Labour govt and a winning men's football team in the same month.

A bit like TB winning in 97 and Katrina and the waves winning Eurovision.

Lordofmyflies · 13/07/2024 10:43

Nah, I'll be taking full advantage of the fact that the local swimming pool and spa should be free from football supporters and have a lovely, quiet evening planned. Can't be doing with watching a group of over paid men dribble a ball around a piece of grass and cry more tears than a toddler when they get a boo boo.

HelpMeGetThrough · 13/07/2024 10:40

So 1966 world cup win isn't a significant part of English history?

Only for people who have an interest in football.

Moonshiners · 13/07/2024 10:38

Dontcallmescarface · 13/07/2024 10:13

So 1966 world cup win isn't a significant part of English history?

Hate to break it to you but this isn't the world cup. So no, winning the European cup isn't a "significant part of English history". I guess people who don't understand the difference between the two, don't understand a lot of things to be honest.

For me it's far more interesting than say a royal wedding, funeral, jubilee, coronation, or whatever. These happen pretty much every year and take over everything for days.
On the day of the queen's funeral we thought we would make the most of it and go to our favourite walking place, sadly we were not the only ones who are not in the least bit interested and it was rammed.

Yesitisnotthatitbe · 13/07/2024 10:32

As I seem to have stumbled in to pedants corner I better make it clear that I do indeed understand the difference between the world cup and European championship. Having watched every tournament starting with the 1982 world cup I think I've about grasped that concept 🙄
As the phrase 'history' seems to have triggered one or two, may I suggest that there are SOME non football people who want to enjoy watching the match with family/friends or just share (hopefully) a rare moment of national joy?
Obviously, they are all really shallow for watching 'overpaid idiots' kick a ball around.
God, this place sometimes!!

AmelieTaylor · 13/07/2024 10:24

MrsStottlemeyer · 13/07/2024 09:47

I'll be about an hour into a four hour journey home with DH and two DC They are huge football fans but are not England fans so will be willing England to lose.
I will hopefully find a good book to listen to because football on the car radio unlocks an intense rage in me.

What a nasty attitude.

I am hoping England wins, but not wishing Spain loses, I just accept it as the consequence. I still hate to see how upset the losing team is.

I don't understand the hateful attitude to wish for a team or someone to lose

LadyPenelope68 · 13/07/2024 10:16

Dontcallmescarface · 13/07/2024 10:13

So 1966 world cup win isn't a significant part of English history?

Hate to break it to you but this isn't the world cup. So no, winning the European cup isn't a "significant part of English history". I guess people who don't understand the difference between the two, don't understand a lot of things to be honest.

@Dontcallmescarface
Well put, and totally sums up the mentality of those who think winning the Euros is a historical event.

Dontcallmescarface · 13/07/2024 10:13

So 1966 world cup win isn't a significant part of English history?

Hate to break it to you but this isn't the world cup. So no, winning the European cup isn't a "significant part of English history". I guess people who don't understand the difference between the two, don't understand a lot of things to be honest.

LadyPenelope68 · 13/07/2024 10:13

Yesitisnotthatitbe · 13/07/2024 09:55

And??? What qualifies as an historical event then?
Not saying it means anyone should watch it btw. Just responding to the poster who claimed not to understand why a non football fan would choose to watch this game

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Historical event - something important in the world, something that signifies a change in the world, a significant event, not over-paid idiots kicking a ball round a field.

AmelieTaylor · 13/07/2024 10:13

Rafting2022 · 13/07/2024 08:22

Going out with my hiking club as usual. Will probably get home around 9pm.

Just in time for the second half then!

Yesitisnotthatitbe · 13/07/2024 10:08

HelpMeGetThrough · 13/07/2024 10:00

Because it might be a chance to witness history being made?

Hardly, it's a few overpaid people kicking a ball around.

They'll get shafted anyway.

So 1966 world cup win isn't a significant part of English history?
I suspect people who don't understand why there will be an increase in interest in this one particular game from people with absolutely no interest usually don't understand a lot of things to be honest

FunIsland · 13/07/2024 10:08

skippy67 · 13/07/2024 09:57

You know that posting on a public forum is going to attract responses from people who may have an opposing view? A bit like your response to mine? It's called discussion.

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You might as well go onto a post asking ‘what are you growing in your garden this year?’ and accuse the OP of only posting because they want everyone to know they have a garden. It’s just a bizarre thing to do.

If you don’t want a football free Sunday that’s your choice, just as it’s other people’s choice to have one.

HelpMeGetThrough · 13/07/2024 10:00

Because it might be a chance to witness history being made?

Hardly, it's a few overpaid people kicking a ball around.

They'll get shafted anyway.