The Football.....

[PaulSB]

One thing I've noticed is the lack of Engurland flags on cars and hanging out of windows. The lack of pub offers isn't much of a surprise given the time difference,

This may change if youse get deeper into the tournament, but it feels a bit flat.

This fella is cheery though:


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I was chatting with my wife about this. She made two points.

Has the recent flags on lamp posts campaign deterred people from hanging out a St George's Cross for fear of it being misinterpreted? I feel this is a valid point.

Secondly at the Euros it took time for enthusiasm to build up. Now she's said it I think I remember that being the case.

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Can the build-up to this World Cup get any worse?

Part of Iraq team support denied entry to USA, one member detained for over 7 hours and now one of the official refs denied entry!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo

 

[AndyRM]

I was chatting with my wife about this. She made two points.

Has the recent flags on lamp posts campaign deterred people from hanging out a St George's Cross for fear of it being misinterpreted? I feel this is a valid point.

Secondly at the Euros it took time for enthusiasm to build up. Now she's said it I think I remember that being the case.

Actually, yeah, the lamp post thing is probably the bigger factor.