It’s hard to like football even if you make the effort.
The BBC (and others) had made efforts to screen matches in public venues all over Britain. But following trouble in London and Liverpool, they’re scaling back and have scrapped plans to show any more matches in those locations.
Seems a shame for the majority – especially families with children – who were enjoying themselves. Radio reports said a 6 year-old child got caught up in one of the disturbances.
But you just can’t imagine trouble flaring up at a screening of an opera or Wimbledon. Which is exactly what they’ll be showing in Liverpool and Canary Wharf from now on.
Here’s the Guardian’s take on the story (registration required).
Says a 5 year old boy was hit on the head with a glass bottle at Canary Wharf. I suppose dozens of children get knocked down by cars every day, but it’s still depressing.