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To say the anti-football lot need to calm down a little?

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nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 06:20

I didn’t stay up for the match because there was no way to make it work with my job, but if I could’ve I would’ve.

I can’t understand the actual visceral anger on here about it? It’s one night - kids won’t drop dead at school, workplaces won’t fail, but a lot of people will have just had a brilliant night.

I just don’t understand why some people can’t accept that others enjoy other things and it doesn’t need to be a big deal?

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Lugol · 06/07/2026 07:35

Perfect28 · 06/07/2026 06:40

Ignorant and unnecessary teacher bashing. I can assure you schools are not 'watching films', there's still over two weeks of term left.

Why should those who couldn't care less about football suffer because some do. As I said if you want to be irresponsible and disrupt your child's sleep for football at least have the ownership to keep them off the next day.

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I don't think OP is aware of how stupid they're coming off.

ByWittyGoose · 06/07/2026 07:35

MoreDangerousThanAWomanScorned · 06/07/2026 06:34

I gave birth during a previous world cup and the midwives did indeed think it was absolutely fine to not really give any care while the England match was on! Once it was over someone finally examined me, as I'd been asking for for the last two hours - turned out I was crowning.

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That's absolutely disgusting
I hope you complained

I used to always work world cup days to allow colleagues to book the time off

If the time is booked, fine. Calling in sick because your entire personality is football, but you didn't plan ahead? Not fine.

nellly · 06/07/2026 07:34

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 06:43

It’s the end of term. They’re not doing anything, I know that from my niece who has spent the last week doing absolutely naff all.

I don’t have kids, but this is what I mean. It’s not irresponsible to let your kids watch the football, they won’t die from one day of less sleep and the school won’t burn down!

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I’m with you in general, people need to chill out but you’re bang out of order most teachers are still working and might let them have a fun last few days which is still a couple weeks ago.

sorry your nieces school is garbage but most aren’t! You can make your point without being a dick about a profession that gets a lot of stick as it is! And the teacher just said keep them off if they’ve been up till 4/5 hardly a crazy idea!

hahabahbag · 06/07/2026 07:34

Football or any other sport is a hobby, fine, but your hobby shouldn’t be interfering with your job or studying. My dh is currently watching the match as live on bbc2, far more sensible than middle of the night. If I still had school age kids I’d have had them watch the match at 6am before school. Me - don’t like football really, I’d watch a bit if at a reasonable hour but I’d rather lie in bed

Changedforthetoday · 06/07/2026 07:34

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

Because I find it very hard to believe a woman was in active labour and the midwives shrugged their shoulders and turned back to the football.

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Really? That happened to me and there wasn’t even a special sports game
taking place. I think you need to wind your neck in and not be so reactive to comments that don’t suit your narrative!

ClairDeLaLune · 06/07/2026 07:33

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 06:32

Then half your colleagues haven’t booked AL, have they? It has to be confirmed 6 weeks in advance!

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Also nasty, and showing a lack of reading comprehension. She said sick leave not AL.

Thepeopleversuswork · 06/07/2026 07:33

KatiePricesKnickers · 06/07/2026 07:27

How many of these ‘Oh Tarquin needs 10 hours uninterrupted sleep to function, I’m not letting him watch football’ don’t think twice about dragging the kids out of bed at 2am to catch a 6am flight for a holiday?

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But holidays are more important than football for some of us. Is that not allowed? Sorry but my kid will remember a holiday for a lifetime, not so much a football match.

You don’t have to be called Tarquin to be naused out by all the fuss and drama over a fairly routine football game.

Ewock · 06/07/2026 07:32

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 06:43

It’s the end of term. They’re not doing anything, I know that from my niece who has spent the last week doing absolutely naff all.

I don’t have kids, but this is what I mean. It’s not irresponsible to let your kids watch the football, they won’t die from one day of less sleep and the school won’t burn down!

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Thats your nieces school. I am a teacher, my school and both my dc school are full lessons for everything. I don't have time for the kids to watch films as we have to fit in all the curriculum. The last day sure we'll play games and watch films but not until then.

I was with you regarding the football but a couple of comments you've made are pretty nasty. Your first about the school and the second about the lady being in active labour. Sadly that does happen in the labour ward whether England are playing or not

category12 · 06/07/2026 07:32

It's a massive tournament that brings patriotism in every country.

Is that a good thing?

didgeridid · 06/07/2026 07:32

For someone who doesn't want to make a big deal, you're making a big deal 😅 people are also allowed to not let their kids stay up till 1am, people are allowed to be annoyed that their GP appointment is running late or their colleagues aren't pulling their weight.

Hawksie · 06/07/2026 07:31

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

Exactly.

It’s exactly what the country needed, after a few really shit years. Seeing everyone come together to celebrate and be happy is so lovely. It’s such a nice reminder that there is more in this country that unites us than divides us.

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But everyone hasn't come together - people are pulling sickies, there was increases in violence, there are increases in drink driving this morning etc etc

Just because you haven't witnessed it doesn't negate the years of research and science that demonstrate all these things happen ...

DappledThings · 06/07/2026 07:31

KatiePricesKnickers · 06/07/2026 07:27

How many of these ‘Oh Tarquin needs 10 hours uninterrupted sleep to function, I’m not letting him watch football’ don’t think twice about dragging the kids out of bed at 2am to catch a 6am flight for a holiday?

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Getting up early to fall asleep again in the car or on the plane and not have to do anything for the rest of the day other than sit about and relax isn't really comparable to needing to do a 7 hour school day.

BathersOnTheLine · 06/07/2026 07:31

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

Exactly.

It’s exactly what the country needed, after a few really shit years. Seeing everyone come together to celebrate and be happy is so lovely. It’s such a nice reminder that there is more in this country that unites us than divides us.

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Only the football fans are coming together. Many people think it's just football.

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nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:31

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 06/07/2026 07:30

Oh, if you haven’t SEEN it then of course it hasn’t happened 🙄

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I’m waiting for proof because so far it seems greatly exaggerated by those who need to unclench!

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ClairDeLaLune · 06/07/2026 07:31

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 06:38

Oh no! One day of a little less watching films at the end of term! However will they cope! Genuinely I don’t know whats gone wrong in this country lately

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That’s really rude and disrespectful of her job. YABU.

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 06/07/2026 07:30

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

I’ve not actually seen any of this though?

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Oh, if you haven’t SEEN it then of course it hasn’t happened 🙄

BathersOnTheLine · 06/07/2026 07:30

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

I’ve not actually seen any of this though?

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You're either very lucky or not looking.
That doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

Hawksie · 06/07/2026 07:30

Gloriia · 06/07/2026 07:27

Whether he's a medic or you lead a cities outreach team is irrelevant. You have kids and sometimes things change. Try and work on a network so friends and family can all pitch in if needs be.

It isn't just a 'freaking sports game'. It's a massive tournament that brings patriotism in every country. It's a nice thing! I don't watch footie, I've no idea who won what leagues but when it's England I watch.

You and your dh need to unclench a little bit and try and have fun with your dc at times like this.

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Perhaps it's you who needs to unclench a little and realise this change happened with very little notice AND our kids don't go to school in our borough so relying on friends is a little bit difficult when expecting them to do a school run and they too have to get to work and sort their own childcare or school run ?

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nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

Wordsmithery · 06/07/2026 07:29

Why the need for sarcasm, OP?

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Because I find it very hard to believe a woman was in active labour and the midwives shrugged their shoulders and turned back to the football.

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BathersOnTheLine · 06/07/2026 07:29

Wordsmithery · 06/07/2026 07:29

Why the need for sarcasm, OP?

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Because the OP is only here to provoke rage anyway.

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nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

BathersOnTheLine · 06/07/2026 07:29

They don't help with the aftermath of bottles put in hedges, cans thrown down vomit etc.

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I’ve not actually seen any of this though?

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nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:29

Gloriia · 06/07/2026 07:27

Whether he's a medic or you lead a cities outreach team is irrelevant. You have kids and sometimes things change. Try and work on a network so friends and family can all pitch in if needs be.

It isn't just a 'freaking sports game'. It's a massive tournament that brings patriotism in every country. It's a nice thing! I don't watch footie, I've no idea who won what leagues but when it's England I watch.

You and your dh need to unclench a little bit and try and have fun with your dc at times like this.

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Exactly.

It’s exactly what the country needed, after a few really shit years. Seeing everyone come together to celebrate and be happy is so lovely. It’s such a nice reminder that there is more in this country that unites us than divides us.

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BathersOnTheLine · 06/07/2026 07:29

nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:28

Ear plugs exist for a reason

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They don't help with the aftermath of bottles put in hedges, cans thrown down vomit etc.

Wordsmithery · 06/07/2026 07:29

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Why the need for sarcasm, OP?

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nowillpowernoproblem · 06/07/2026 07:28

BathersOnTheLine · 06/07/2026 07:28

Perhaps some people who live near sports pubs have history with the noise from big outdoor screen/vomit/noise/antisocial behaviour stuff.

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Ear plugs exist for a reason

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