There’s a funny thing about being a passionate football fan. The games which mean the least have the fewest distractions around them, and in those which mean the most, the game is often almost forgotten in all the noise.
Just compare Chelsea’s first preseason friendly of a season with a cup final 9 months later. For the friendly, you’ve had months with no football action, and you’re desperate to see it back.
You have to hunt a long time to find somewhere showing the game, but once you’ve found it you’re watching in peace as various loanees and youngsters get their chances.
The game means nothing, but you get to watch – and focus on every moment.
Now compare that to the upcoming Champions League final. That’s a huge game – as big as they come – yet how many of us passionate Blues will be totally distracted when we’re watching it?
Whether you’re down the pub or at home with all your extended family crammed in, there will be endless questions like “who’s like guy?” and “is it at Stamford Bridge?” and “doesn’t he play for Man U?”
23 April 2021
Picture By Mark Robinson.
Then there are drinks to serve for people, then you find out your father in law is a Man City fan, or even worse – a rugby fan.
All you want to do is watch Mason Mount do his thing, but instead you’re stuck answering the doorbell and fetching drinks from the fridge for 90 minutes.
Nightmare.
The pandemic has made things even worse – lockdown has meant most people are spending even more time than usual at home, and we’ve not even had a pub to flee to for a distraction free match.
That’s why Hotels.com have come up with a brilliant solution.
They are offering “Do Not Disturb” suites for fans to watch the game in peace at one of 9 hotels around Europe.
For just £20.21 you can spend the night of the final in a suite designed specially designed for watching footie – that means snacks, a big screen, and most importantly – PEACE AND QUIET.
You can invite only the guests you want, with the finest football knowledge, or even better, watch it all on your own.
By entering the competition to win a suite at that discount rate, you also get the chance to watch the game with a true expert – Eric Cantona. He will be there as the perfect viewing partner for the big game.
You can get more details about the promotion by following the link here, or see their ad for the super prize in the clip embedded here:
