To think it’s ridiculous that an extra Bank Holiday has been announced in Scotland because they’ve qualified for the World Cup?

[Butterflyfluff]

Just that really?

What if every country who qualifies decided to do this?

What about other sports?

Well, I think Scotland are taking their qualification very seriously and want to celebrate more than countries that are more used to qualifying.

It’s entirely predictable and expected. The SNP want to curry favour with the electorate.

I am happy for an extra bank holiday for any reason what so ever. Unfortunately I don't live in Scotland.

My user name is appropriate here. We will not win. We are unlikely to progress at all. Let us just enjoy a moment of national unity!

How does it hurt you?
Government employees will have a free day off except if they are frontline staff in a service that has to run every day no matter what. There is no legal compulsion for other employers to do the same (though they may).
It wouldn't be a problem if every coutry who qualifies decides to do this. It's all fine. You don't need everyone to be miserable in order to feel that all is right with the world.

”What if every country who qualifies decided to do this?“
So what?

Sovereign nation uses sovereignty shocker.

Weather to follow.

What if every country who qualifies decided to do this?

So what if they did? What terrible thing do you think would happen?

I think a national celebration is usually a good thing, morale-boosting etc. What have you got against it, OP?

Better than them all turning up to work hungover or pished, especially the train drivers/bus drivers/nuclear submarine inspectors etc.

I think this is just this and think it's great to have a moment of national unity. I do wish we'd had some bank holidays in England for our women's teams' successes.

Alright Ebeneezer, do you want to make everyone work on Christmas day too?

Yabvu!

haste ye backs, Scotts, hope you do well 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’m a fan of your men🤭

It would be the end of civilization, you big silly.

Then they would have a day off work. So what? There will be no meteor strikes or giant sinkholes opening up.

I just don’t understand why a sporting celebration requires a Bank Holiday - they cost the economy, and in particular small employers, a fortune.

It’s fine saying only government employees get it but then private employers are the bad guys.

And why does this particular achievement deserve one more than other achievements?

Bank holidays are a devolved power. The First Minister asked the Monarch to proclaim a BH but it’s not like a standard bank holiday.

I work for a bank, in Scotland. So far we aren't getting the day off.

There’s no obligation for employers to give the day. Several councils have said they won’t be giving it.

I’m not a fan of football myself but it can’t be compared to other sports, it has a far broader following.

As for other countries, if they would like to celebrate being in the World Cup why shouldn’t they.

In summary - why do you care?

It's a nation deciding what a nation wants to do. It's how the UK works.

Why do you hate Britain ?

Football is great. The World Cup is the greatest show on earth. We should all be having the whole tournament off

Is it time to wheel out this enthusiastic gentleman yet?

Good luck to them, I hope they do well in their sporting endeavours.

Do I care that they have been given an extra bank holiday? Not one jot.

I take it you are not Scottish

Op you are a Mizzog

Same! I will take any extra bank holiday - bring them on

I don’t know why but “you big silly” has properly tickled me, so thank you for cheering up my afternoon 😂