Wetherspoons AVOID Saturday 7th February

Allira

^Sorry to anyone who likes football, but I really can't stand this overkilled, boring sport^

Do you mean rugby, Cumbrianmale?

Football, rugby I tend to be neutral about as it doesn't have the same exposure and the fans are better.
Regarding Wetherspoons in general, they can either be very good or very bad. You do have to bear in mind, the pubs are run on a shoestring to keep beer prices down and the meals are pre cooked and microwaved. Oddly, though, the meals can be quite good in some, and dismal in others.

Grantanow

Gave up on Wetherspoons when the boss was in favour of Brexit.

Same here. Strangely enough the media don’t seem to ask him for his opinion on all things political these days. He was on tv all the time pre and post referendum.

Sorry to anyone who likes football, but I really can't stand this overkilled, boring sport

Do you mean rugby, Cumbrianmale?

Our Wetherspoons is great, a real asset to the town. It’s brought life back to a beautiful old building that was falling into disrepair, it provides decent food and excellent drink choices at an unbeatable price. During the day it’s a popular choice for oldies like me who want to enjoy a decent brunch with unlimited tea/coffee in pleasant surroundings. The young staff are friendly and helpful. I don’t even know whether they show sports, but it’s huge, so I’m sure if they did I could avoid the screens.

We don't go in there because the food is not great in our local one, although we have had better meals at others (and worse!)

I'll make a note of the dates, infoman and settle down with a bag of nuts and a white wine at home.

Ps not everyone is an England fan!

Gave up on Wetherspoons when the boss was in favour of Brexit.

I can't stand pubs that have the Sky Sports sign on the door, and sadly the two pubs nearest to me have Sky. This means if you want a quiet drink on a Saturday and Sunday, and most weekdays as well, it's impossible as football will be blasting out of three televsion sets. Also you have the immature, stupid fans shouting at the players and the match officials, who can't hear them,.
Sorry to anyone who likes football, but I really can't stand this overkilled, boring sport and coming from the North East originally, the whole Newcastle v Sunderland thing sent me to sleep.

All the England games are on BBC or ITV free of charge unlike the top flight football games.My consideration is those pub goers who want to find a pub that is dog free.

We're off to Spoons for lunch today

Why? Rugby supporters are a great crowd.

If I go into Spoons its usually earlier ,and avoid TV games which I can watch at home.
Mick

Sago

Why does the OP assume we are all rugby hating “Spoons” customers?

I love rugby however in the comfort of my own home.

It's a bit of an "in joke" it seems to me. No point in saying either that one likes rugby (I do) or that one wouldn't be seen dead in Wetherspoons (ditto)

Thank you for reminding me of these Rugby dates. I shall head to my local pub.

Why does the OP assume we are all rugby hating “Spoons” customers?

I love rugby however in the comfort of my own home.

We’ll be watching at home or in our local.

Wetherspoons at the magnificent Golden Beam in Headingley do not allow entry to the Otley Run participants, so providing mayhem free enjoyment of the venue.
Just saying, like.

infoman, I’m now wondering if you work for Yates ?

Ours don't either

Our local Wetherspoons don't show sport.

Seems unfair to target Wetherspoons. In this town (home to a great rugby league team) plenty of pubs have sports bars.