We’re football crazy thanks to Euro 2016
EURO fever has hit the UK with all the participating home countries looking well positioned to progress to the second round.
If you couldn’t get a ticket to France to cheer the boys on in person, you’ll be trailing bars at home to catch all the action, especially after a last minute win from Roy Hodgson’s team against Wales yesterday.
The guys at the Shooters Bars in Liverpool and Manchester have been in the thick of it for the tournament, and have pulled together a list of characters you’re bound to see watching the beautiful game in the sports bar.
1. That one guy whose missus wouldn’t let him go to France
The boys have bought some flowers from the market, buttered up their girlfriends and wives and have bagged themselves a two week pass… except for that one guy who will be suffering from severe FOMO (fear of missing out) for the duration of the tournament.
2. The one who can’t get off group chat
You’re in Shooters watching the match and instead of screaming your head off at the ref he’s straight on Whatsapp providing a stream of commentary that could rival Motson.
3. The squad who’ve been in the bar since lunchtime
What other excuse is there, than ‘England are playing and they probably won’t be in the competition for much longer’.
4. The veteran who remembers the time England won in 66
A full on legend who’s using his retirement wisely.
5. The full kit loser
There he is, wearing shirt, shorts, club socks and even his goalie gloves. He’s laughing all the way to Shooters Bar as anyone wearing a football shirt gets discount on drinks and food.
6. The wannabe WAGs who are there to celebrate and commiserate
Some are not really interested in the football and will just lurk around the Guiseley players hoping one day they’ll make it big time.
7. The boyfriend who has positioned his chair to keep one eye on the screen
It’s like that age old question ‘daddy or chips’ (McCain’s chips advert) but this time the decision is harder, date night or watching the England game?
8. The historian who can tell you how many caps, goals and even each player’s mother’s maiden name
The one you always bagsy in the pub quiz.
9. The wannabe pundit who just doesn’t shut up
He’s quiet during the anthems and pre-match interviews but as soon as the whistle blows he can’t stop analysing each pass, tackle and goal.
10. The bluffer who’s more into his rugby but has a £4,000 accumulator on
Any chance to win some money and they’re there, he’s not really into the football but he’ll soak up the atmosphere and a few pints at the same time.
11. The fair weather supporter
Who conveniently has a long lost relative from every winning country…
12. The guy who asks the barman to turn channel over…to watch the rugby.
There’s always one who can’t quite get into the spirit of things and is more interested in how McGuire and the boys got on against the Devils.
13. The bloke who had a trial for City when he was 10 football expert
He thought his future was mapped out after the trial for the academy but unfortunately he’s now a chippy in harehils.
14. The div who calls it soccer
We’re not in America; call it football like everyone else!
Throughout the Euros Shooters Bar will be offering discounted prices on a limited edition drinks menu for each nation competing at this year’s tournament.
