Ainsley Harriott
I saw this thing on itv the other week
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I'm thinking more my probation officer.Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor
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I'm thinking more my probation officer.Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor
Ah, right. Now that I'm going, they want 2 referees. I've never worked before so what do I do? Can I give some names off ere? Just tell em I can spell properly when not using dialect and I'm on time when I'm up. Shall I walk in and greet them with 'hello' and a smile. Or an 'ay up' and dead stare?
I took two non-Blades to the Blackburn game. When we were trying to get a half-time pint... my mate couldn't stop himself asking why they haven't pre-poured loads of cans into cups.I mentioned this at half time during the match vs Millwall, but the standards have slipped even more.
I know plenty on here moan about 'us moaners' who can't get a pint during halt time, but the facilities are there for a reason, to sell refreshments pre match and at half time.
1) My mate was in ground before me, sat down.... told him to get a pint in as was on my way.... the stewards wouldn't let him back into the stand.... not sure why, or how they can enfornce this, but it meant he was stuck in his seat.
2) The idea of profit maximisation is lost on these cunts whoever it is. I got to the queue and there were 8 people in front of me, generally decent. By the time the players were coming out, was still in the queue and 3 people still in front of me. The service is fucking atrocious. I watched someone get 4 cans in... the girl behind the bar took about 5 mins to pour the cans, including waiting or the head to vanish so she could pour out the 15ml that was left in the can.
Why the fuck can't the fucktards just work out (it's very easy), how many they sell per match and fucking pre-pour these fuckers. It's a fucking joke.
I'm angry, outraged and very nearly threw my season ticket at them.
Just sneeze into your hands then offer one out in front of you for a handshakeAh, right. Now that I'm going, they want 2 referees. I've never worked before so what do I do? Can I give some names off ere? Just tell em I can spell properly when not using dialect and I'm on time when I'm up. Shall I walk in and greet them with 'hello' and a smile. Or an 'ay up' and dead stare?
Doesn't mean they shouldn't try. I'm aware on the kop the room hampers any effort to do "more" by way of expansion, but that doesn't mean the menus have to be shit and food shit.
I like the idea of leasing it out a bit. One kiosk a week to a different vendor. As long as that vendor has plenty of prior warning, as do the club, obviously. I know there are more hurdles than that but the catering is an area where Sheff United lack way behind other clubs. Dare say, from my experience, they are bottom. Shit selection, shit quality, awful pricing for what it is. Not the clubs fault entirely, that's down to compass. But United have compass the contract....
The amount of little street food places in Sheffield is a good start. And I'm sure these places would love to walk into a huge crowd. It gets their name out for one, and they'd make money.
Look above, they've offered me an interview despite me admitting I've never had a job. I've handed in no CV either. That's the quality we're after - anyone who is willing. And that's why it's shit.
Anyway, my interview is next Friday.... Nothing whatsoever about ID. Nothing about what to wear, what to bring. Nothing. If that doesn't scream amateur, nothing does. They haven't even asked me my name or DOB. I'm 'Damien'. That's all they've got. They're interviewing someone called Damien. That's not even my name. Still might turn up. "Hello there what can I do for you?"
'I'm here for a face to face assessment'
"What's your name?"
'Damien'
"Damien What"?
'No not Damien What. Damien Smith'
See you on the kop next home game slavering into the crusty pies and flat ale
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Offer the option. What would it hurt? Obviously Man Frydays don't need it. Half of London Road don't necessarily need it. But tell ya what, potato oven could shift an extra 100 spuds at £4 a pop. I'd have a jacket potato at a game, big pot of chilli on the go, cheese, beans - simple. And a far better option than pie or sausage roll.Yes, local street food vendors would jump at it I'm sure.
The problem is, the outlets local to the stadium that are busy enough on match days/nights might not see the need
And outside outlets coming in for the football crowds might not be welcome
Might start a turf war
I think the local bars, restaurants and cafes would be quite happy to leave football catering as shit as it is
The Neck Oil prices were never going to stay lower than pubs and bars. It's £5 to £6 in most bars I've had it in so I'd have expected the in ground price to be more like £6.50. I had an Amstel bought me in the ground a few weeks ago and it's terrible, not sure how much extra Neck Oil is but it's worth it.Starving when I got in the ground Tuesday. Had to have a tray of chips. £3.80 for a few overcooked fries. Oh and Neck oil now £5.50.
Neck Oil is Ok but I prefer the Shipyard IPA that 'Spoons sells and that's only £2.69. Shall just not bother with a pint in the ground now.The Neck Oil prices were never going to stay lower than pubs and bars. It's £5 to £6 in most bars I've had it in so I'd have expected the in ground price to be more like £6.50. I had an Amstel bought me in the ground a few weeks ago and it's terrible, not sure how much extra Neck Oil is but it's worth it.
Since the Earl of Arundel closed and everywhere else near where I park seems to be rammed before the match I’m happy to not queue in the ground.Neck Oil is Ok but I prefer the Shipyard IPA that 'Spoons sells and that's only £2.69. Shall just not bother with a pint in the ground now.
I get that. I won't go in places like the Cricketers and Beer Engine where its 5 deep at the bar.Since the Earl of Arundel closed and everywhere else near where I park seems to be rammed before the match I’m happy to not queue in the ground.
I’ve tried the Shakespeare and Sheaf View and they are horrendous for service. There’s another one near the antiques shop on Queens Rd that is normally fairly quiet.I get that. I won't go in places like the Cricketers and Beer Engine where its 5 deep at the bar.
Roebuck always looks busy but I have found it quick to get served. The warehouse type place on Shoreham St used to be OK for getting served when the back extension was open, sofas to sit on too, not so now.
If you think getting a can is slow, you wanna see em pour a pint. Why can't they just give you the can to pour yourself? That alone would cut queue times by probably 70%.I think the bramall lane corner (Westfield) is the only stand at the lane where you cannot get a draft beer only cans
It’s slow and you don’t even get a pint for £4-80 500ml
It's not hard for anyone. At all. "Why are peoe standing in this queue for beer? Beer maybe? Quick, get pouring some beer!"I'm at Wentworth festival.
They've got Thornbridge brewery doing the tent, same as last few years.
They dish out hundreds of pints and fast.
Staff taking orders and money, staff behind them pouring pints and leaving a stock of them ready for whatever is ordered.
Decent beer, quick service.
Not hard and a willing supplier for '1 off' events.
Gerrum in.
Don't know. We are in the Westfield. We have a couple of guys in front of us who take their seats 5-10 mins after kick off, leave at about the 30 minute mark and arrive back about 10 mins into second half if that helps. (They also leave about 10 minutes before end of game as well).I'm going on the BLUT on Saturday for the first time in many years. A few questions:
1) To get a pint at half time and have time to drink it, when would you need to start queuing?
2) Do they have TV screens at the bar so you can watch the game if you're waiting / supping while the game is on?
3) What beer do they have?
If they actually get a pint that is still better than being on the kopDon't know. We are in the Westfield. We have a couple of guys in front of us who take their seats 5-10 mins after kick off, leave at about the 30 minute mark and arrive back about 10 mins into second half if that helps. (They also leave about 10 minutes before end of game as well).
Get a few pints in the pub before, and some after.I'm going on the BLUT on Saturday for the first time in many years. A few questions:
1) To get a pint at half time and have time to drink it, when would you need to start queuing?
2) Do they have TV screens at the bar so you can watch the game if you're waiting / supping while the game is on?
3) What beer do they have?
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