Crappy League Cup Final scheduling clash: shout out to Irish SCers

[Adam456]

Fuck the rugby

A ridiculous decision to play them at the same time, given how many shit, soulless pubs rely on rugby knobheads for revenue

 

[nailsy]

Hmm ... did a quick google on the Now TV box. It's just another way of paying for Sky Sports really, isn't it? (without the length of contract, obviously). Major catch appears to be that the sports package is 'out of stock' according to their website - what the hell does that mean? Also, I have an ancient TV, so not sure it would work?

Yes, its just a mini sky box. But the games on Sky so you're going to be watching sky somewhere. Its also got iPlayer and other TV apps on it for free catch up tv. I use mine for the entertainment channels mostly. If you want one just try Argos or any big supermarket with an electrical section. Your TV will need an HDMI slot and you need a decent internet connection.

 

[nailsy]

That's what I am gonna do. Normally I go to the boozer to watch but every Chelsea game their fans are obnoxious. Never have an issue with any other team including the Arsenal. Nearly had fisticuffs a couple of times and I am wound up enough with recent Spurs team selections to take the calmer route.
Edit: Just remembered I am not in Ireland.

I watched the last cup final between us in the pub and couldn't enjoy it because of their fans. Had to get out of there quick at the final whistle. At least at home the beers cheaper, and you don't have to wait at the bar for ten minutes every time you want a top up.

 

[Cavehillspur]

I messaged the bot and they are showing rugby downstairs and football upstairs.

In laverys do they have more than one big screen? Or is it just that one out the back?

Laverys have a big screen and some TVs in the bottom bar tends to show the football. Think they've a big screen for rugby on middle floor then top floor where the pool tables are has several TVs, last time I was there they showed both on that floor. It's hard to say tomorrow though with it being Ireland v England it wouldn't surprise me if it takes priority on the big screens.

 

[kr1978]

Precisely, I'm at Wembley and will be watching the rugby in The Torch then the Spurs second half , extra time and penalties. simples!

if you mean watching Spurs IN torch then I'm pretty sure they're forced to close an hour before kick off. If I've misread your post and you have a ticket then ignore me and as you were

 

[shelfmonkey]

Aargh! I've just realised the Cup Final clashes with the rugby. For those of us lucky enough to live in Ireland, this is a bit of an issue. Nobody much interested in Spurs over here (or Chelsea), but lots of interest in the rugby. My chances of watching the football in any of my local pubs are less than zero, I'd say. Any SCers in Limerick (or Ennis) know of a Spurs-friendly pub, by any chance??

I feel your pain dude, and I won't pay Sky their ransom money either so can't watch it at home.

My plan is to either watch it in my parents and record the rugby and watch it after or stream the game at home with the rugby on the tv.

I am lucky there is no hurling on the tv or the second option would be gone too.

Nip out and buy yerselves an android tv box, plenty of streams on there!!

 

[Jenko]

Heading to Mayes pub on Frederick street now, COYS