world cup

[scudetto_boy]

The football topic seems to bring out the snob in some people i.e. NO FOOTBALL ALLOWED AT GLATO, IT'S A FESTIVAL! Y'know, the heavy, overbearing attitude?

You'll probably find they might try to show an england game if it's on but don't expect the organisers to bend over backwards for people wanting to watch the football.

I saw england get put out of a euro championship a few years ago against portugal on penalties thanks to a stall holder with a tv. Apparently there were a few stall holders who had tv's.

The world cup is a major world sporting event which appeals to many, so you should be able to catch an england game somewhere, however, expect to only see an england game or the cup final on a Glastonbury big screan.

[essex_jim]

I'm a massive footy fan but will only have interest in the England matches whilst at Glastonbury. Sure if I was at home I'd watch most of the other group matches but I won't be! It's not even like the quarters/semis/final will be taking place whilst the festivals on.

[tilt]

I'm not bothered whether they show it or not, but the fact is if they don't it'll be a logistical nightmare with that many people trying to leave the sight to watch it.

Can't see they have much choice really.

[Breeze]

It could never have it's license granted again. All it would take is for england to lose and a group of pissed up Scots to clash with some pissed up English and it could kick off bigtime.

[Breeze]

I saw england get put out of a euro championship a few years ago against portugal on penalties thanks to a stall holder with a tv. Apparently there were a few stall holders who had tv's.

[MEGABOWL]

I still don't understand why if you'd rather watch a World Cup game than go to Glastonbury,you'd go to Glastonbury.Make a choice.

[neil_hill_1]

I'd miss most people to see england in a world cup game. i will be at glastonbury for 5 and a half days, 3-4 hours out of that to go and watch our country in the world cup finals that is only on once in 4 years is not a hard thing to do.

[russycarps]

The football topic seems to bring out the snob in some people i.e. NO FOOTBALL ALLOWED AT GLATO, IT'S A FESTIVAL! Y'know, the heavy, overbearing attitude?

You'll probably find they might try to show an england game if it's on but don't expect the organisers to bend over backwards for people wanting to watch the football.

I saw england get put out of a euro championship a few years ago against portugal on penalties thanks to a stall holder with a tv. Apparently there were a few stall holders who had tv's.

The world cup is a major world sporting event which appeals to many, so you should be able to catch an england game somewhere, however, expect to only see an england game or the cup final on a Glastonbury big screan.

[Langdale Wolf]

I just hope I dont come on to these boards on 1st July saying "I told you so".

[Macca3031]

Yeah, I mean, why take it out on those poor Portuguese car manufacturers! What have they done wrong? Just because they happen to be based in Portugal (who we then lose to) does that really make them bad people? They're just doing the job they've been asked to do - to earn a living, to support a family - and I don't think the fact that they beat us at football can justify their handiwork being destroyed in an act of revenge - if we can't beat them, that's out fault.

Wait a minute....Portuguese car manufacturers?

Edit: Apologies if you were referring to 2002 when we lost to Brazil, or 1998 when we lost to Argentina - where the car industries are booming!

[sifi]

The idea that peaceful easygoing Glasto goers are going turn into rabid dogs by adding football is utterly banal.

[Langdale Wolf]

The idea that peaceful easygoing Glasto goers are going turn into rabid dogs by adding football is utterly banal.

[Barefooted_raver]

They should show the matches on the big screens next to Stevie Wonder...If we keep quiet he won't notice a thing.....

Sorry, talk of football turns me into a bad person. After a pint of cider in the sun watching England I am going to shave my head, push everyone else down the long drops and hopefully get squirted with one of those big hoses used to control riots...

[russycarps]

Question: what was the atmosphere like after Kasabian played last year?

[sifi]

I imagine very similar to the atmosphere found amongst a troop of baboons.

Edited March 31, 2010 by sifimaster

[elbongo]

Wtf are you lot on about? Some of the comments in this thread are ridiculous. You just can't pigeon hole all football fans as the same. It's making you look stupid.

First things first is that its a music/arts festival so they won't be showing the game once the weekend starts on any significant stage. Possibly the next round sat or sun IF England get through, in cinema field or similar. I would imagine that the organisers have thought about this.

Anyhoo get a grip numpties!

Edited March 31, 2010 by elbongo

[Langdale Wolf]

I imagine very similar to the atmosphere found amongst a troop of baboons.

[Tugger2k]

Shat it you fahhhking slag.

[russycarps]

is that the right collective noun? Like a "navalgaze" of Radiohead fans?

[Langdale Wolf]

Or a "braindead" of snow patrol fans.

[sifi]

A bucket o'sick of Hucknall fans?

[Tugger2k]

a fukle of queen fans!!

[Cardboard Box City]

I dont seem to recall any problems when they showed the England - Portugal match in 2004, why would it be any different now?

[Langdale Wolf]

A bucket o'sick of Hucknall fans?

[russycarps]

I dont seem to recall any problems when they showed the England - Portugal match in 2004, why would it be any different now?