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Football free Sunday

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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.

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Ridingthegravytrain · 13/07/2024 09:09

We don't have live tv so won't be watching. But I'm sure I'll get an idea of the score from my neighbour roaring through the wall!!

Afternoonteavirgin · 13/07/2024 09:06

RivkaTheBold · 13/07/2024 08:54

Strange comment about the gay bar

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What is strange about it?
If I weren't clear, the gay bars near me don't tend to show football.. so if I go into one with a book by myself, I'm likely to find more peace, than if I went to my local pub.
I am gay myself, if that helps.

SocksAndTheCity · 13/07/2024 09:05

I'm going to the cinema 6.30ish, then home for dinner and get everything ready for Monday morning as usual.

It didn't even register when I booked the cinema ticket, although I expect the tube home will be nice and peaceful Smile

Tortiemiaw · 13/07/2024 09:00

I wish it was on in the afternoon so I could go for a completely person free walk !!
Apparently I'm a miserable sod but I really can't be doing with it!!Grin

DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace · 13/07/2024 08:57

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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.

RivkaTheBold · 13/07/2024 08:54

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. Smile.

Strange comment about the gay bar

Funkyslippers · 13/07/2024 08:50

I'll be doing what I usually do as it doesn't start till 8pm. Then I'll probably just have it on in the background

FunIsland · 13/07/2024 08:49

JackGrealishsCalves · 13/07/2024 08:46

Surely if you are at home you just do whatever you want? No need for making a big deal of it, its not like the players are playing in your garden and you have to make alternative plans 🙄

Husband is watching it and people will be talking about it all over social media. I actively avoid it in the same way that I’d actively avoid an evening with Nigel Farage.

FunIsland · 13/07/2024 08:47

@Afternoonteavirgin I’m nothing to do with the police but this is a big part of it for me 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.

JackGrealishsCalves · 13/07/2024 08:46

Surely if you are at home you just do whatever you want? No need for making a big deal of it, its not like the players are playing in your garden and you have to make alternative plans 🙄

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. Smile.

Sharptonguedwoman · 13/07/2024 08:36

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.

Because it would be great if we won? I never watch any kind of sport but I'd still like England to win.

CreepyDibillo · 13/07/2024 08:30

Get your Deliveroo order in early @MayonnaiseOnMyChips ! All the delivery apps will be super busy on Sunday, I'd imagine from about 6pm.

DappledThings · 13/07/2024 08:24

I'll be doing the ironing in front of the TV but listening to a podcast on headphones

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.

Rafting2022 · 13/07/2024 08:22

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

Bobbotgegrinch · 13/07/2024 08:21

I'll be in the car driving back from a holiday. Hopefully it means the roads will be quiet!

Ineedaholidayagain · 13/07/2024 08:21

I'm halfway through a good book so will be curled up in bed reading, DH and DS will be watching in the lounge so I'll use the general sound level to guess how it's going.

FuzzyStripes · 13/07/2024 08:21

Of course YABU as surely we can all spend the evening making a choice whether we watch football or not (assuming no other commitments).

I’m not a football fan, but I will be watching and cheering England on. Each to their own.

NashvilleQueen · 13/07/2024 08:20

Football is rarely on at 8pm on a Sunday night so just do whatever you'd ordinarily do. I hear there's streaming platforms available these days and everything.

Liverpool52 · 13/07/2024 08:19

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.

Same. Why would you waste a couple of hours watching something you don't enjoy?

Jifmicroliquid · 13/07/2024 08:19

I’ll be in bed watching something else.

NextFriYAY · 13/07/2024 08:18

Gardening and pottering around listening to the radio before bed at 10 as up at 5am Monday for the gym before work. Normal day. Couldn’t give a fig about the footie.

MinnieMountain · 13/07/2024 08:18

I’ll be watching The Great in another room.

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.