if you use Weatherspoons,a heads up about next weekend

Yes indeed Ziplok. I think some people still have the impression that Wetherspoons is full of drunks drinking cheap booze. Most are really not like that now. There are some beautiful ones, the food is (usually) lovely, the drinks are cheap. We have stayed in their hotels a few times. They are really nice - clean and comfortable.

I’m so glad I’m not the only one to be shocked at the sneery replies to a thread which was just warning folk to an upcoming rugby match being shown, and therefore to avoid the pub chain if you are not a fan.

What am I missing? What’s the problem?

Kate1949

Most of the Wetherspoons around here don't have televisions. We were in one last night. There was one TV tucked up a corner showing BBC News channel with no sound, just subtitles.

I believe it has always been their intention at Wetherspoons, ie, to not have blaring music and overly visible tv’s. It allows customers to actually hear each other rather than have to shout over extra noise, which I think makes a pleasant change as so many places seem to think we need background distraction all the time.

I will be in Cardiff watching Wales v Ireland can’t wait! No matter who wins the banter between fans is always good.

rafichagran

What's the problem? Why the negative replies. This is Grandnet, surely you can post what you like so long as its not offensive.
The subject matter does not interest me, but why say or infer posters are boring.

I agree rafichagran.
I’m obviously missing something here, because I just don’t get the negative responses to the op.

Most of the Wetherspoons around here don't have televisions. We were in one last night. There was one TV tucked up a corner showing BBC News channel with no sound, just subtitles.

'Banners' one doesn't like can be ignored.

Not rude from me I actually quite like Wetherspoons but don’t need a banner everytime there’s a match not being shown there, it’s a bit repetitive that’s all and it’s ok to say that
it’s not said in a nasty way

The Rugby crowd are a really friendly lot, unlike the Soccer supporters that have to be segregated. At Twickenham with a crowd of 80 there is a few police controlling traffic, it’s busy but very well ordered.

You've beaten me to it. Rude replies.

J52

rafichagran

What's the problem? Why the negative replies. This is Grandnet, surely you can post what you like so long as its not offensive.
The subject matter does not interest me, but why say or infer posters are boring.

Too right. As we’re big rugby fans we will watch at home. But I appreciate that some people enjoy the atmosphere of watching in a crowd with a pint or two.
Why so judgemental?

Because Wetherspoon snobbery abounds on GN. Why else would there be an explosion of it every time Wetherspoons is mentioned?

rafichagran

What's the problem? Why the negative replies. This is Grandnet, surely you can post what you like so long as its not offensive.
The subject matter does not interest me, but why say or infer posters are boring.

Too right. As we’re big rugby fans we will watch at home. But I appreciate that some people enjoy the atmosphere of watching in a crowd with a pint or two.
Why so judgemental?

Hear, hear, raficha. Such rude replies.

If people don't like sport or Wetherspoons, and don't like what the OP posts, why are they even looking at this thread?

Live and let live, for goodness sake!

I'm looking because I occasionally 'use' Wetherspoons.

What's the problem? Why the negative replies. This is Grandnet, surely you can post what you like so long as its not offensive.
The subject matter does not interest me, but why say or infer posters are boring.

We shall watch England v Ireland in our local next Saturday with free food, who needs Wetherspoons?
Other games in the six nations will be watched at home.

It's .... Wetherspoons

💤💤💤

*Wetherspoons

I knew who would have started this thread before I opened it. Don’t know why I bothered.

You are very very consumed by the lack of sport shown in Weatherspoons Infoman maybe give it a rest for a bit it’s getting boring 🥱

🙄

I’m getting a bit bored with this “joke” but why should get to me as I shall be at home watching both rugby matches and (hopefully) enjoying them.