AIBU to be dreading the misery if they lose

[Viviennemary]

I hope England do win even although I'm not a football fan. I don't want to be a pessimist but I think the odds are against a win. We'll never hear the end of it.

Plus all the poor women who will be the victims of the spike in domestic abuse that always occurs after England lose

Tbh I don’t think people mind going out in the final as much as they do in the earlier rounds.

And the damage that will be done to property. Our parish council has got to replace three bus stops that were smashed by dickheads "celebrating" the win on Wednesday.

If they win we will never hear the end of it either.

@Cloudninenine

Plus all the poor women who will be the victims of the spike in domestic abuse that always occurs after England lose

It’s very sad I agree, beaten up if they loose, raped if they win.

It’s not a reason to ban sport though imo. The majority of people watching don’t abuse people afterwards. Plus an abuser would just find another reason to abuse, football is just the excuse, not the reason.

I'm dreading the fall out, people drinking for hours beforehand to keep their table in the pub.

Any Italian supporters out are going to be a target whatever the result.

@Cloudninenine I saw a very powerful picture being shared on Facebook earlier from national centre for domestic violence NCDV. It said exactly this, but was blood on her face as the England flag. Not said domestic violence increases 26 percent if they win, 38 percent if they lose.

It’s not a reason to ban sport though imo.

No, but the FA and UEFA could do more to address/tackle the link.

domestic violence increases 26 percent if they win, 38 percent if they lose
How awful. I do agree, though, that football only provides another excuse. The likely alcohol ignites violence too.

@Cloudninenine

Plus all the poor women who will be the victims of the spike in domestic abuse that always occurs after England lose

This always plays on my mind when there is football on, the DV spike isn't just for games England lose.

I've been feeling sick about what will be inflicted on so many women this weekend. It feels like it's accepted.

I only hope they win so they can finally shut the fuck up about 19 sixty bloody six. 55 sodding years of "it is now!"

I'm dreading the mobs in town and also the spike in domestic violence.

I hope they lose as I've got a bet on Italy winning

You’ll never hear the end of it if they lose?
Surely it’s more likely you’ll never hear the end of it if they win?
That’s one reason I don’t want them to win as I’ll have to stop watching the tv for weeks

The nastier fans are going to cause trouble no matter who wins. Me, I'd like England to win but I won't be too sad if Italy win instead.

@Marmite27 you're serious? Rapes go up when England win?!

It’ll be someone/something else’s fault though I’m sure. 🇮🇹🇮🇹

I love football and I do get into the international tournaments but truthfully, part of me is dreading the aftermath of the game tomorrow.

I really want us to win though because I think behaviour will be worse if we don't.

@Lilypansy

domestic violence increases 26 percent if they win, 38 percent if they lose How awful. I do agree, though, that football only provides another excuse. The likely alcohol ignites violence too.

Yes agree that abusers just use it as an excuse. Same way many use alcohol as an excuse, often drinking a little and then pretending to be "drunk" so they can blame the assault they already had planned on the alcohol and pretend not to remember.

Would they use it as an excuse if society didn't accept it though? "Oh, well, emotions were running high, I'm sure he didn't mean it..."

@BlatantlyNameChanged

And the damage that will be done to property. Our parish council has got to replace three bus stops that were smashed by dickheads "celebrating" the win on Wednesday.

Property will be damaged regardless of the result unfortunately. That's what hooligans do.

Probably have been better if bojo had announced a temporary lockdown before the final was here, then there would be less damage. Maybe. But he needs the money so here we are. Clean up on Monday.

I used to work for social services. The duty team for children were busiest around The World Cup. No other sporting event and not Christmas caused as much misery.

I've never felt the same about it since.

It's not football, it's alcohol. Think about that when you drink your glass of prosecco as you are moaning about sport.

@Lilypansy

domestic violence increases 26 percent if they win, 38 percent if they lose How awful. I do agree, though, that football only provides another excuse. The likely alcohol ignites violence too.

Exactly. DV is the fault of the perpetrators and no one / nothing else.

Oh for goodness sake, they aren't going to lose. England are going to win.

@Bairnsmum05

If they win we will never hear the end of it either.

If they did lose it'd be forgotten about in a day and people will move on. It's the win that'll be dragged out a bit.

I'll be thrilled if they lose, people have lost their heads