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Original poster

To hate the hype around football tournaments?

72 replies

StopWhisperingStopShouting · 16/06/2018 20:58

That’s it really!

I’m not a football fan. There are alot of other sports I’m not a fan of either but it’s football that annoys me the most.... it’s just rammed down our throats more than any other sport and it pissing me off atm that I can even listen to my regular radio station without someone constantly going on about it!

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WorraLiberty · 16/06/2018 20:59

I love it.

I do know what you mean though as I feel the same about Wimbledon.

Sparklingbrook · 16/06/2018 21:00

It's the World Cup. But it's only every 4 years so not that bad.

Sandsnake · 16/06/2018 21:00

FOOTBALL!

SoyDora · 16/06/2018 21:00

I’ve not heard much about it this year (although I do enjoy watching some of the games).
Agree about Wimbledon though. I feel like that is rammed down my throat and I have no interest in tennis whatsoever.

Cantspell2 · 16/06/2018 21:01

The World Cup is once every 4 years and lasts 4 weeks or so.
So if you realy can’t bear it turn the radio off and put a cd on instead knowing it will soon be over.

derxa · 16/06/2018 21:01

YABU I love football and am on my 4th match today.

RoseanneBarred · 16/06/2018 21:02

I have Croatia in our work sweepstake. I am enjoying tonight's match and the hype...so YABU!

got to go, second half about to start Wink

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 16/06/2018 21:03

I love it too and Wimbledon.

There’s loads of crap I hear endlessly about in tv- love island and Trump to name two this week I’ve had enough of.

SoyDora · 16/06/2018 21:04

Urgh yes, I’ve heard far more about the absolute shite that is Love Island than the World Cup over the past few weeks.

NewYearNewMe18 · 16/06/2018 21:04

Use the off button

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StopWhisperingStopShouting · 16/06/2018 21:04

I don’t care if it’s the world cup, The downhill mnt biking world cup was on last week too. But the info about that is kept to the right outlet.... redbull.
I don’t want to hear radio djs go on and on about football.... keep it to the correct slots like the sports news

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Sparklingbrook · 16/06/2018 21:06

I agree that I have heard loads more about Love Island than the football.

It's all easily avoided though if you press the right buttons on the TV/radio.

Original poster
StopWhisperingStopShouting · 16/06/2018 21:07

My point is, is that I shouldn’t have to listen to endless talk of the world cup when it should be variety.

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SoyDora · 16/06/2018 21:10

No you’re right you shouldn’t. And I shouldn’t have to listen to endless talk about Love Island.

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 16/06/2018 21:11

Why? Lots of people are interested so will obviously talk about it. Turn over or off I’d you don’t like it. By July 15 it will all be over for 4 whole years! Not much to ask is it?

Justanotherlurker · 16/06/2018 21:28

The downhill mnt biking world cup was on last week too. But the info about that is kept to the right outlet.... redbull.

That was only the leg in Scotland, and if Downhill was bringing in the TV revenue or as popular as football was then they would limit condense their world cup into 1 month instead of 7 and it would be broadcast across the world.

Been some good games today though, and roll on monday !!

DrCoconut · 16/06/2018 22:28

It would be better if tv schedules weren't ruined for it. A few highlights or something maybe but match after match droning on for weeks? Surely people who are interested will have a sports channel to watch it on.

LeighaJ · 16/06/2018 22:34

It's only every 4 years, I'd rather watch football then lame ass reality tv any day.

Lana1234 · 16/06/2018 22:41

Guessing you didn’t watch the Spain v Portugal match last night, then you might get some of the excitement Grin Worlds cups great and it’s only once every 4 years! Can’t wait for Monday, it’s coming home, it’s coming home...Grin

AlliKaneErikson · 16/06/2018 22:45

I love it, even though Wales aren’t there. And as others have said, I’ve heard more about flippin Love Island (have managed to avoid it so far, though!!)

FrustratedTeddyLamp · 16/06/2018 22:50

Isnt part of the appeal of radio DJs their personality? If they like football thats part of it. You wouldn't hear so much about it if so many werent interested. ITV and BBC bid a lot of money for the rights and I think it would be a shame if it went to Sky sports meaning a lot wouldnt be able to watch it.

derxa · 16/06/2018 23:03

Can’t wait for Monday, it’s coming home, it’s coming home...grin Let's hope it isn't Grin

BackforGood · 16/06/2018 23:17

Well, if you hate it, you hate it, but the World Cup is only once every 4 years, unlike Wimbledon say (and keep in mind tennis as a whole has FAR fewer fans than football) which is on every year.

I do hear you though about your radio stations continually referring to something you aren't interested in. It gets really irritating when the djs start going on about Love Island, or X-factor or what happened on Coronation St or anyo other "popular" programmes, assuming that everybody watches and is interesting.

SoyDora · 17/06/2018 07:31

Argh yes the annual x-factor and BGT borefests that you can’t seem to get away from... That’s annoying.

ForalltheSaints · 17/06/2018 08:14

You do not have to like football, and there are other tv channels and other activities you can do to avoid it. As for the comparison with X Factor and BGT, perhaps unfair as they are about three months each in total, thoughts only on ITV easy to avoid.