The Millers Arms in Bexley apparently, though I used to go to The Harrow in Abbey Wood on a Sunday afternoon when you could put a pound in the pint gla...sorry, you're talking about the football....
The Nelson is long gone now - well, converted into flats. The building is still there, as is the sign.
You used to get a different quality of entertainment in there. Long before lap dancing became so popular and the market was flooded with stunning looking eastern Europeans, the Nelson used to serve up "proper" strippers; mums off the local estate earning a few quid , whilst their kids were left indoors alone with only 3, then 4, TV channels to watch and no internet.
The Nelson is long gone now - well, converted into flats. The building is still there, as is the sign.
You used to get a different quality of entertainment in there. Long before lap dancing became so popular and the market was flooded with stunning looking eastern Europeans, the Nelson used to serve up "proper" strippers; mums off the local estate earning a few quid , whilst their kids were left indoors alone with only 3, then 4, TV channels to watch and no internet.
peeking through the window to see the sad sight of a school mates mum taking her kit off for a few bob. halcyon days no doubt.
In the early 90’s me and some mates were in there and they started putting out a spread of food on a table in one of the corners and said grubs up lads. We started tucking in before some locals suggested we leave the establishment as it was for a stag do of one of the regulars.
Welsh bird I know was at the George Inn last night. Table of six girls, zero interest in football (especially England), just out for the Instagram stories. Really winds me up.
Not the Fred in Sundridge Park. Was in there last night and the back of the boozer was chock full of wankers. One in particular was an incredible string. Absolutely shit-faced and screaming his head off. I think he's a ne'er-do-well from the Downham Tavern.
Don’t you just love those pub bores, never been near a league ground in their lives and suddenly can’t wait to tell everyone how big a football fan they are every major tournament, every pub has them unfortunately
Sod going into a pub to watch it. Knee deep in wankers and can’t watch the game. My god I’m old. Years ago I loved it in the pub , just can’t do it any more. Plus it’s now superstition that we watch it at mine with my brother and his daughters round for a take away.,
And as for booking a fucking table at a pub, drop me out.
Sod going into a pub to watch it. Knee deep in wankers and can’t watch the game. My god I’m old. Years ago I loved it in the pub , just can’t do it any more. Plus it’s now superstition that we watch it at mine with my brother and his daughters round for a take away.,
And as for booking a fucking table at a pub, drop me out.
Yep. Drove past a pub at 2.30 yesterday and it was busy already. Made me realise there’s no way I’d want to watch such a big game surrounded by teenage or 20-something wallies who’ve been on the booze and gear for 6hrs before KO. I’ve put in the yards doing that.
Rather now stay in, have a few beers and watch with family.
Sod going into a pub to watch it. Knee deep in wankers and can’t watch the game. My god I’m old. Years ago I loved it in the pub , just can’t do it any more. Plus it’s now superstition that we watch it at mine with my brother and his daughters round for a take away.,
And as for booking a fucking table at a pub, drop me out.
Yep. Drove past a pub at 2.30 yesterday and it was busy already. Made me realise there’s no way I’d want to watch such a big game surrounded by teenage or 20-something wallies who’ve been on the booze and gear for 6hrs before KO. I’ve put in the yards doing that.
Rather now stay in, have a few beers and watch with family.
Spot on mate. And as you say we’ve done our time doing that.
Not the Fred in Sundridge Park. Was in there last night and the back of the boozer was chock full of wankers. One in particular was an incredible string. Absolutely shit-faced and screaming his head off. I think he's a ne'er-do-well from the Downham Tavern.
Don’t you just love those pub bores, never been near a league ground in their lives and suddenly can’t wait to tell everyone how big a football fan they are every major tournament, every pub has them unfortunately
They are quite often Man U or Chelsea.....followers. Note I didn’t call them fans......as they never go, home or away.
Sod going into a pub to watch it. Knee deep in wankers and can’t watch the game. My god I’m old. Years ago I loved it in the pub , just can’t do it any more. Plus it’s now superstition that we watch it at mine with my brother and his daughters round for a take away.,
And as for booking a fucking table at a pub, drop me out.
Yep. Drove past a pub at 2.30 yesterday and it was busy already. Made me realise there’s no way I’d want to watch such a big game surrounded by teenage or 20-something wallies who’ve been on the booze and gear for 6hrs before KO. I’ve put in the yards doing that.
Rather now stay in, have a few beers and watch with family.
Sod going into a pub to watch it. Knee deep in wankers and can’t watch the game. My god I’m old. Years ago I loved it in the pub , just can’t do it any more. Plus it’s now superstition that we watch it at mine with my brother and his daughters round for a take away.,
And as for booking a fucking table at a pub, drop me out.
Yep. Drove past a pub at 2.30 yesterday and it was busy already. Made me realise there’s no way I’d want to watch such a big game surrounded by teenage or 20-something wallies who’ve been on the booze and gear for 6hrs before KO. I’ve put in the yards doing that.
Rather now stay in, have a few beers and watch with family.
Spot on mate. And as you say we’ve done our time doing that.
Sod going into a pub to watch it. Knee deep in wankers and can’t watch the game. My god I’m old. Years ago I loved it in the pub , just can’t do it any more. Plus it’s now superstition that we watch it at mine with my brother and his daughters round for a take away.,
And as for booking a fucking table at a pub, drop me out.
Yep. Drove past a pub at 2.30 yesterday and it was busy already. Made me realise there’s no way I’d want to watch such a big game surrounded by teenage or 20-something wallies who’ve been on the booze and gear for 6hrs before KO. I’ve put in the yards doing that.
Rather now stay in, have a few beers and watch with family.
With you on this. I’d dropped my 19 year old and 3 of his mates off at the pub yesterday morning at 11am. That had there table booked for Breakfast. He didn’t leave there until 11.30pm. He FaceTimed me and my 14 year old son seconds before Henderson scored (he couldn’t have timed it better) it looked like absolute chaos…..scenes in fact……My 14 year old turned to me and said “I wish I was there” my first thought was that it was the last place I wanted to be. As you say, we have done those yards before.
I’d rather stay at home, get pissed up and smash my own TV up!
I’m on the opposite side of the fence. I head out for all England tournament games.
Moments like England in major knock out games do not come around regularly, particularly at this stage of a competition. A big part of me feels like I need to be out and about to experience the size of the whole thing.
The scenes in the pub last night and on Tuesday were unreal. Proper knees-up for 4-5 hours, and will be great memories to have down the line.
Each to their own, but for me - I want to get out and be involved in something big for these occasions.
The trouble with watching the game in a noisy pub is that you will miss the chance of hearing Roy Keanes insights and also Lee Dixons insightful ingame comments lol
The trouble with watching the game in a noisy pub is that you will miss the chance of hearing Roy Keanes insights and also Lee Dixons insightful ingame comments lol
Actually you have a point. Going to the pub means not having to listen to Danny Murphy or Emma Hayes (the one who sounds like she has chain smoked 40 rothmans and downed 10 pints of diesel)
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You used to get a different quality of entertainment in there. Long before lap dancing became so popular and the market was flooded with stunning looking eastern Europeans, the Nelson used to serve up "proper" strippers; mums off the local estate earning a few quid , whilst their kids were left indoors alone with only 3, then 4, TV channels to watch and no internet.
Ticket holders only. Strict social distancing
And as for booking a fucking table at a pub, drop me out.
Note I didn’t call them fans......as they never go, home or away.
I’d rather stay at home, get pissed up and smash my own TV up!
The scenes in the pub last night and on Tuesday were unreal. Proper knees-up for 4-5 hours, and will be great memories to have down the line.
Each to their own, but for me - I want to get out and be involved in something big for these occasions.