It’s about to kick off

Where will you be at 6 pm on Saturday the 7^th June? Like most self-respecting football fans I expect that you will be settling down to watch Switzerland v Czech Republic, Euro 2008’s first match.

But where to watch it is another matter , Big-Screens planned for Birmingham, Liverpool, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Bradford, Derby and Swindon are no-longer going ahead.

This is thanks to the trouble caused by some Rangers supporters after the recent UEFA Cup final in Manchester city centre, apparently local councils have decided it just isn’t worth the risk anymore.

So if you want atmosphere but can’t make it to Austria or Switzerland this summer, it looks like sports bars are going to be the best place to catch the games.

It is actually worth looking around for a good place to catch the action, I have found out that my local pub is selling limited entry tickets; the price includes a guaranteed armchair, Big screen, Burger and chips and a pint – all for £10.

Alternatively it might be time to splash out on a new Plasma TV get the barbeque on and invite the neighbourhood round. Why not put some posters up where you live: “Wanted EU nationals that might actually have something to celebrate this summer to add atmosphere to my party”.

Tags: Digital TV, Programmes, Sky //