Re: The Big Shiny World Cup thread
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:52 pm
Bruce Rioja wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:36 pmDrink prices in Qatar World Cup Fan Zone..
Beer 500ml - £11.60
Alcohol free beer 500ml - £7
Water 500ml - £2.30
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Bruce Rioja wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:36 pmDrink prices in Qatar World Cup Fan Zone..
Beer 500ml - £11.60
Alcohol free beer 500ml - £7
Water 500ml - £2.30
So a bottle of beer is now what was three weeks wages for my Dad. Nice of them to tell people in advance rather than at the bar. The world has officially lost it.Gooner Girl wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:52 pmBruce Rioja wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:36 pmDrink prices in Qatar World Cup Fan Zone..
Beer 500ml - £11.60
Alcohol free beer 500ml - £7
Water 500ml - £2.30
I did wonder if they might be providing water for free..... but then I woke up.TANGODANCER wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:36 pmSo a bottle of beer is now what was three weeks wages for my Dad. Nice of them to tell people in advance rather than at the bar. The world has officially lost it.Gooner Girl wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:52 pmBruce Rioja wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:36 pmDrink prices in Qatar World Cup Fan Zone..
Beer 500ml - £11.60
Alcohol free beer 500ml - £7
Water 500ml - £2.30
Not too dissimilar to WembleyBruce Rioja wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:36 pmDrink prices in Qatar World Cup Fan Zone..
Beer 500ml - £11.60
Alcohol free beer 500ml - £7
Water 500ml - £2.30
He should be in a pretty good position to recognise dodgy...Both Russia and Quatar were awarded world cups on his watch, regardless of where else he might want to palm the blame (generally to Platini)...TANGODANCER wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:07 pmBeen reading a few facts and opinions and the whole thing is looking decidedly dodgy. Even good old Sepp Blatter isn't very happy.
You're probably right there, Boris, though it doesn't make it alright.boltonboris wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:57 amNot too dissimilar to WembleyBruce Rioja wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:36 pmDrink prices in Qatar World Cup Fan Zone..
Beer 500ml - £11.60
Alcohol free beer 500ml - £7
Water 500ml - £2.30
There's a FIFA Untold Documentary on Netflix that is worth a watch. There wasn't an official that wasn't at it and a few are still thereTANGODANCER wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:07 pmBeen reading a few facts and opinions and the whole thing is looking decidedly dodgy. Even good old Sepp Blatter isn't very happy.
For a supposedly little country, Qatar seems to be acting like a big one. Serve them right if the whole thing was a total flop.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:49 amThe good news on beer, is that it's now going to be much more difficult to actually part with any cash, as they've recently announced it won't be on sale at stadiums as Qatar backtracks on what had been agreed. A week before kick-off, that's effectively a ransom note. It wouldn't be too bad, but they're only talking about fcuking Budweiser which is scientifically proven to have never got anyone outside America, pissed.
One of the reasons I prefer not to drink at our place is because the beer on offer is so shit (Carling and John Smiths, I think). I'd rather drink Fanta.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:49 amThe good news on beer, is that it's now going to be much more difficult to actually part with any cash, as they've recently announced it won't be on sale at stadiums as Qatar backtracks on what had been agreed. A week before kick-off, that's effectively a ransom note. It wouldn't be too bad, but they're only talking about fcuking Budweiser which is scientifically proven to have never got anyone outside America, pissed.
Gotta be honest mate, I'd struggle to name sporting/music venues where the beer has stood out as being anything other than pretty shit...At least at ours you might be able to take a little edge off the pain of watching...Bruce Rioja wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:14 pmOne of the reasons I prefer not to drink at our place is because the beer on offer is so shit (Carling and John Smiths, I think). I'd rather drink Fanta.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:49 amThe good news on beer, is that it's now going to be much more difficult to actually part with any cash, as they've recently announced it won't be on sale at stadiums as Qatar backtracks on what had been agreed. A week before kick-off, that's effectively a ransom note. It wouldn't be too bad, but they're only talking about fcuking Budweiser which is scientifically proven to have never got anyone outside America, pissed.
To be honest, me receiving a £30 fine for parking on Tesco and the realisation that a Match Special bus passes through where I live has had me thinking recently - If I have a couple of pints in my local (renowned for quality ale) first, then catch the bus, a pint of piss water at the stadium might not seem quite so bad. The Barolo - Vin de Table scenario, if you will.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:36 pm
Gotta be honest mate, I'd struggle to name sporting/music venues where the beer has stood out as being anything other than pretty shit...At least at ours you might be able to take a little edge off the pain of watching...
Yep. You nailed it with the shouting at clouds bit, for me mate. 1990 was pretty special, but heightened by how fcking woeful we were in the 70's and 80's. 1970's Brazil, we weren't. I mean was it 78 when we were that bad we didn't even qualify for the finals? So the first time England got anywhere near...it brings back fond memories.BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:05 pmBeen watching the 1990 documentary. Which is excellent by the way. Really sinks in how shit modern football is.
That was an England team you wanted to win. Really wanted to win. With superb characters and some magical players. Some truly stand out players. It’s not the same anymore. I realise this is ‘old man shouts at cloud’ and I fear I’m going to sound a bit Tangodancer. But it’s really not the same.
Yeah, I either drive and don't bother at all until after the match, or do local and try and make me seat 2 minutes before kick off...the piss water still tastes pretty bad tbf!Bruce Rioja wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:19 pmTo be honest, me receiving a £30 fine for parking on Tesco and the realisation that a Match Special bus passes through where I live has had me thinking recently - If I have a couple of pints in my local (renowned for quality ale) first, then catch the bus, a pint of piss water at the stadium might not seem quite so bad. The Barolo - Vin de Table scenario, if you will.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:36 pm
Gotta be honest mate, I'd struggle to name sporting/music venues where the beer has stood out as being anything other than pretty shit...At least at ours you might be able to take a little edge off the pain of watching...
I know exactly what you mean, but I recall there having been more interest generally in World Cup Finals for which we failed to qualify than there is for this.BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:05 pmBeen watching the 1990 documentary. Which is excellent by the way. Really sinks in how shit modern football is.
That was an England team you wanted to win. Really wanted to win. With superb characters and some magical players. Some truly stand out players. It’s not the same anymore. I realise this is ‘old man shouts at cloud’ and I fear I’m going to sound a bit Tangodancer. But it’s really not the same.