I used to work in the public sector so the idea of a freebie was completely alien.
I think a mate of mine had it right when he said when asked if he was going to the Christmas meal - "Good God no I don't choose to work with these people but I can choose not to socialise with them"
To be perfectly honest I am happy just for the team to stay in the Premier League. We're not a top 6 club although we're aiming to be a top 10 club. Baby steps.
The only problem being that the electoral register is compiled during August and people were not asked about 16 and 17 year old potential voters when the forms went out so the register will be out of date. Were they be allowed to vote (and, quite frankly, I cannot see why they should as there...