Can’t help feeling 5pm would have been so much better. UEFA really are a bunch of bellends at times.
“Grrrrrrr” doesn’t even really begin to cover it
“Grrrrrrr” doesn’t even really begin to cover it
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[Football] 8pm (9pm local time) on a Sunday night is a RUBBISH time for a major European final to kick off
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Green Cross Code Man
Wunt be druv
Yep, really annoying in my book now I am middle-aged. Maybe that's the root of the 'problem'? 
OzMike
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It is ridiculous, 2pm on a Saturday afternoon would have greatly increased worldwide veiwing.
Most people off on Sunday and still at a watchable time in other countries.
I won't be up at 3am for it, I did think about it, but have to work on Monday.
Most people off on Sunday and still at a watchable time in other countries.
I won't be up at 3am for it, I did think about it, but have to work on Monday.
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
Far east television schedules?
First world problems.
And some bugger has let my coffee get cool. Not cold, just cool.
It. Is. A. Disgrace.
Wait till you get to my age. Cool coffee, the lawn slightly the wrong shad of green. It's f***ing diabolical.Yep, really annoying in my book now I am middle-aged. Maybe that's the root of the 'problem'?
maltaseagull
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Maybe they´re worried about a possible clash with the tennis? 3pm start local time could last 4 hrs?
Mustafa II
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Saturday, 8pm, fine.
Sunday 8pm, FFS, a lot of people have to be up early tomorrow.
Sunday 8pm, FFS, a lot of people have to be up early tomorrow.
- Nov 15, 2006
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Agreed, I 100% want to watch the tennis first, the Euro final can wait until it’s finished if it goes to 5 sets
Some food between the two will be ideal
Come on Alcaraz and come on England
papachris
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10pm kick off for me so will be around midnight at the finish
studio150
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Too right, an earlier kick off means that the teachers and pupils can forgo a late start on Monday, and actually get to school on time rather than 10.30 or whatever late start has been given.
Yep, it’s daft. Saturday night or Sunday afternoon would have been fine. 3pn Saturday obviously preferable
- Nov 11, 2009
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It that was in any way applicable and without an exception? Does anyone think Spain would sub him off, possibly with more energy than other outfied players due his age, rather than pay a measly 30k with a potential euro trophy 30mins away.Yep, agree it is late (goodness, especially if it goes to extra time) I suspect many people will be celebrating until the early hours if we win. Southgate has a responsibility to keep us all awake with scintillating football.
Btw - Has anyone considered that a late fixture could actually help us win?
“German laws prohibit Under-18s from working past 11pm on a Sunday, meaning Lamal will be breaking some serious rules should he still be on the pitch for an extra 30 minutes. The Sun reveal Spain would either have to sub the young star or face a €30,000 (£25k/$32k) fine.”
Oooops
Spain's Lamine Yamal is BARRED from playing in extra time at Euro 2024 final vs England | Goal.com UK
Lamine Yamal is not allowed to play in extra time should the Euro 2024 final head there.www.goal.com
The Spain fans in stadium could have a whip round and raise that in 5 mins!
keaton
Big heart, hot blood and balls. Big balls
- Nov 18, 2004
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But it's not good for anyone. Middle aged ,old- too late for a Sunday.Yep, really annoying in my book now I am middle-aged. Maybe that's the root of the 'problem'?
Kids- can't really stay up that late on a Sunday
teenagers/young adults- will have to ring in with "COVID/ stomach bug" in the morning and their boss buys it.
- Jun 27, 2012
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Euros and World Cup finals have been on Sundays since the 70s at least. And European finals have been at 8pm BST for decades. The Wembley final was 8pm Sunday.
Might be ridiculous but we’ve probably never worried about it that much cos it’s never really been our concern.
Might be ridiculous but we’ve probably never worried about it that much cos it’s never really been our concern.
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Yup. And whilst I am a deadly-dull non-drinker these days so it doesn’t affect me, it’s hardly optimal for anyone who enjoys a few beers with the match and has to drive Monday morning.
- Nov 15, 2006
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Something to moan about before the game even starts, classic NSC 
I wonder if this moan will continue tomorrow should we win, if we don’t I imagine the kick off time will be the least of the aftermath whinging.
I am currently abroad and old so kick off is not until 9 for me
I wonder if this moan will continue tomorrow should we win, if we don’t I imagine the kick off time will be the least of the aftermath whinging.
I am currently abroad and old so kick off is not until 9 for me
- Jul 10, 2003
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Exactly. I am having to hold off starting drinking for bloody hours or, at my age, I'll be asleep before it starts
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It’s what we do bestSomething to moan about before the game even starts, classic NSC
(Other than moaning about other people moaning, obvs).