World Cup big screen

Someone in Canary Wharf had a great idea. "Let's put up a big screen so that people can come and watch the World Cup for free and enjoy a bit of atmosphere!" I heard the first Costa Rican goal from our garden and thought I'd go along at some point. What a great idea.

Unfortunately whoever had the great idea didn't count on the fact that it would act as a magnet for mindless thugs content only with causing discontent for others. 200 people were involved in a alcohol fuelled, bottle throwing mass brawl - read about it here.

So well done to everyone who managed to spoil it for everyone else - because the screen just sits there now waiting to be used for Wimbledon coverage.

Comments

Rob said…
well hey come to our big screen
it's not docklands
iyts not giant giant
no thugs though
just mindless people!
(and sometimes a sound delay due to 100 metres of coaxial and radio 5 live commentary not quite syncing!
but still - you're welcome!
3:08 PM
Gordon said…
Thanks for the offer :o)
8:00 PM
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