“You are playing a game of football this afternoon but more than that you are playing for England, and more even than that, you are playing for right versus wrong. You will win because you have to win. Don’t forget that message from home. England expects every one of you to do his duty.”
I don't know if they originally had 3, or if they got more when stadia were lost in the planning stage. But central funding was based on most games being in the north, so a combination of that and stadium owners asking for games.
Looks like they're trying to get the Halliwell jones sold out for Sunday, the south terrace is available to select in the £25 category now (not updated the seating plan though)..it was crazy originally that it cost more to stand then to sit
“You are playing a game of football this afternoon but more than that you are playing for England, and more even than that, you are playing for right versus wrong. You will win because you have to win. Don’t forget that message from home. England expects every one of you to do his duty.”
Samoa v Tonga should sell out at any price, that atmosphere is going to be amazing, just to watch the pre match challenges laid down will be worth the entrance fee alone.
Only just realised that England women are opening their world cup on a Tuesday afternoon. Is it half term so kids can attend I hear you ask, oh no dont be silly that was last week! Classic RL organisation
Only just realised that England women are opening their world cup on a Tuesday afternoon. Is it half term so kids can attend I hear you ask, oh no dont be silly that was last week! Classic RL organisation
It was half term I think when this was scheduled for 2021.
“At last, a real, Tory budget,” Daily Mail 24/9/22 "It may be that the honourable gentleman doesn't like mixing with his own side … but we on this side have a more convivial, fraternal spirit." Jacob Rees-Mogg 21/10/21
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“At last, a real, Tory budget,” Daily Mail 24/9/22 "It may be that the honourable gentleman doesn't like mixing with his own side … but we on this side have a more convivial, fraternal spirit." Jacob Rees-Mogg 21/10/21
A member of the Guardian-reading, tofu-eating wokerati.
