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    I run Britain’s cheapest pub but I’ve BANNED football – you won’t be able to sip a £2.40 pint during Euros at my boozer

    ONE of Britain’s cheapest pubs WON’T be showing the Euros this summer despite football fever hitting the country.Sinclair’s Oyster Bar in Manchester is well known for its old-world interior and its fascinating history.Sinclair’s Oyster Bar in Manchester won’t be showing the Euros this summerCredit: STEVE ALLENCallum Jepson and his mum Lisa Sauicz are patrons at the pubCredit: STEVE ALLENRichard Meaden and Michael Meaden praised the cheap prices and great locationCredit: STEVE ALLENThe boozer is also renowned for its low prices with a pint of mild or dark lager being a snip at just £2.40.Customers love its low prices and olde-world character, but keeping overheads down in order to maintain low prices means they can’t watch the footie action. As part of the Samuel Smith’s chain, it also aims to recreate the simpler times of the past.It means screens and mobile phones banned inside, to encourage punters to chat while sipping on their bargain beer.Read More in FootballEngland got off to a winning start at the weekend securing a 1-0 win over Serbia and will be looking to secure their place in the Euro 2024 knockout phase this evening when they take on Denmark in Frankfurt.A first place position will see the Three Lions handed an easier route to the quarter-finals with a last-16 tie against a third-place finisher.But Denmark will be sure to come out fighting as failure to beat the Three Lions tonight could leave them on the back foot in third place.With the likes of Manchester United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen to contend with, the match could prove tricky.Most read in FootballHowever, regulars say they don’t care about missing it or watching elsewhere if they can enjoy such a great pub for so little.And many say they are glad the Euros aren’t blaring out – preferring to sip their cheap pints in peace.Barry Tottey, 64, from Holmes Chapel said: “I’m not bothered that they aren’t showing it. “If I wanted to go and watch it I could go to a sports bar.” But he questioned whether the rules of Samuel Smith – who does not allow any screens, phones or technology in his pubs – were out of date.Barry also added: “He (Samuel Smith) needs to open more of the lovely pubs that are closed.”England fans at the Euro clash with Denmark will be allowed to watch the action with a pint in their hands for the first time in nearly 40 yearsFriend Darren Keates, 60, said: “People know it’s a Samuel Smith pub and you can’t go in there and use the phone. They have to not show it to keep the costs down.”Lisa Sauicz, 49, was enjoying an al fresco drink at the pub before heading to Coop Live to see The Killers with her son Callum Jepson, 29. She said: “If the Euros is on I feel there should be somewhere for people to view it but there are plenty of bars that do show it. But we are off to see The Killers so we don’t care!”Kathleen Harrison, 76, said: “We come here once every few weeks when the sun is shining. We have just had three halves of lager for £5.”Sister Anne Hughes, 78, says: “We can sit outside when it’s sunny and there are plenty of people so we can watch the world go by. It’s very cheap and it’s a lovely old pub.”Musician Nick Miller, 60, says: “I am glad they don’t show the Euros here, it’s nice to be away from it.”If I wanted to watch it I could go next door, it’s nice to come here and relax – it’s a welcome reprieve.” Friend Andy Miller, 70, says: “I have been coming here for 30 years and I like coming for the stout. The prices are very reasonable.”I’m not into football so it’s perfect they don’t play it, I don’t want to hear it – it’s so loud, I want some peace and relaxation.”The Grade II listed building was moved and meticulously rebuilt brick by brick following damage during the Christmas blitz in 1941 and a later close call with an IRA bomb in 1996. Today, the 1720s picturesque inn is still standing proudly in its most recent spot – bang in the heart of the city centre.Michael Meaden, 40, a taxi driver said: “The location is great, sitting outside, it’s a cracking day and the beers are very cheap.”Soaring pint pricesTHE sobering prospect of paying £25 a pint by 2040 is on the horizon, a study warns.
    The average cost of a lager has already gone up 11 per cent this year to £4.69.
    If that rate is maintained ­annually, then in 16 years it will cost a wallet-busting £25.70.
    Drinkers have already faced a  28 per cent rise over the past five years from when a pint was  £3.67.
    The latest research, by FruitySlots.com and based on Office for National ­Statistics data, adds to pressure on boozers as beer becomes increasingly unaffordable.
    Pub closures are already up  51 per cent to 80 a month in the first three months of this year.

    Police Officer Richard Meaden, 40 agreed the city isn’t without its venues for showing the matches and said Sinclairs doesn’t need to show them.He said: “If I want to watch it, there are plenty of places. I think if they showed it here, you wouldn’t be able to get in. I don’t think they need to.”I think the pub appeals more to people who are out and about and just want to drink.”Day tripper Liz Kenny, 74, said: “I like coming in here, it’s cheap beer – it’s the cheapest place in Manchester. We just had two pints for £5.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAlan Phoenix, 72, said: “I am not bothered about football, it makes the bars too packed – it’s nice and quiet. “We came from Wigan on the train, we like it round here, it’s great for a drink and we love this pub.”David Kerrigan, Mike Hilton, Barry Tottey and Darren Keates having a drink in the beer gardenCredit: STEVE ALLENKathleen Harrison, Anne Hughes and Pat Morrison also enjoy cheap pints at the boozerCredit: STEVE ALLENNick Miller and Andy Miller say the peace and quiet is welcomeCredit: STEVE ALLEN More

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    Wetherspoons’ major rule change ahead of Euro 2024 after boozer slammed for harsh ban during World Cup frenzy

    WETHERSPOONS has reversed a controversial ban for its boozers on the eve of Euros footie festivities.The proud pub chain in 2018 controversially rolled out bunting featuring every competing nation’s colours – but restricted staff when it came to another key decoration. Punters can expect a more patriotic pub experience for the 2024 EurosCredit: GettySt George’s Cross is set to be welcomed back to Spoons boozersCredit: AlamyThe St George’s Cross, along with all other flags, were barred from being flown in Spoons watering holes during the 2018 World Cup – but patriotic pubs are now being given the go-ahead. Spokesman Eddie Gershon said the previous restriction was an effort to keep each Spoons pub consistent.He explained at the time: “What we aren’t looking for is individual pubs putting extra flags up, so that one pub in Leeds might have a big England flag but another might not.”We have sent this morning bunting to all our pubs, but staff can’t go willy-nilly adding anything they want to it.”Read more sport newsA Worcester barman slammed the move as an “absolute joke”, The Sun reported in 2018.The employee wrote online: “Absolute joke that we have to take our England flags down at work. We are an English pub chain.”The bunting featuring every competing nation will again be handed to all Spoons pubs for the Euros.But now bar staff are being told they can also fly flags at their discretion as the nation cheers on Gareth Southgate’s boys in Germany.Most read in FootballSpokesman Eddie Gershon confirmed to The Sun: “Wetherspoon pubs can put out flags and bunting for the Euros if they wish to do so.”It comes after Spoons moved to end the peculiar “phenomenon” of single-file queuing at its bars.How Wetherspoons brought in strict new ordering rule A Merseyside boozer was snapped putting up a sign that read: “please stand at the bar to be served.”It went viral on social media amid a brewing “campaign to end the recent phenomenon of queuing in single file in pubs” led by @QueuesPub on X.The trend is speculated by some to be a byproduct of Covid times, when punters were forced to stand in lines socially distanced. Spoons chief Tim Martin told The Sun: “On balance, Wetherspoon would opt for the traditional anarchy of the pub non-queue.”It appears tradition is back in vogue at Spoons just in time for Euros footie fever. Spoons’ rules
    KIDS
    Wetherspoons welcomes under-18s during permitted hours, which vary from pub to pub.
    Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
    If alcohol is ordered, some pubs may ask that all members of that party also order a main meal.
    The serving of alcohol is at the manager’s discretion and the purchase or consumption by under-18s is never permitted.
    DOGS
    The pub chain has a blanket ban on canines.
    They aren’t allowed in the pub, in beer gardens or even the car park.
    “Even well trained dogs can sometimes behave unpredictably,” the rules say.
    The only exception to this is for assistance dogs, but Wetherspoons asks that they are clearly marked with a recognisable leash or collar.
    DRESS CODE
    Patrons must be fully dressed at all times – this means no taking off your shirts or footwear.
    The website also stipulates that clothing slogans, accessories or tattoos must not be offensive.
    SMOKING AND VAPING
    This is only allowed in designating smoking areas.
    Wetherspoons warns that rule applies in hotel rooms and external areas.
    BEHAVIOUR
    The pub chain urges all patrons to be considerate to both fellow punters and employees.
    Rules say boozers will work with the cops to prosecute those physically or verbally abusing employees.

    Spoons boss Tim Martin has clarified a few controversial issues in recent timesCredit: AFPExpect a sea of England flags at Spoons pubs throughout the tournamentCredit: Getty More

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    Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle team-mate reveals reason for shock Wetherspoon’s trip as he says ‘we didn’t prank him!’

    SANDRO TONALI was NOT pranked into going to Wetherspoons by his Newcastle team-mates.Toon’s £55million Italian midfielder stunned drinkers at the budget boozer in Gosforth by ordering some pub grub last week.
    Sandro Tonali was not pranked by his teammates into booking a Wetherspoon’s pubCredit: Reuters
    Tonali found himself in a Wetherspoon’s pub in NewcastleCredit: Reuters
    Italian star Tonali poses for pictures with fans at The Job Bulman pub
    Fans reckoned Tonali, 23, must have been sent there as a joke but defender Dan Burn insisted: “People think we stitched him up but I genuinely think he just booked it.
    “He must have typed in ‘restaurants in Gosforth’ and Wetherspoons has popped up. With him not knowing any different he’s booked it.
    “The next day we were like, ‘Wetherspoons? What are you doing there?’ But he said he enjoyed it!”
    Tonali found himself at The Job Bulman pub in Newcastle following the club’s Premier League opening win over Aston Villa.
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    The midfielder’s name was spotted by a fan on a reserved sign before he was then pictured with a supporter at the venue.
    The strange choice of venue for the former AC Milan star had fans convinced his team-mates had pulled a prank on him.
    This then led fans to speculate who the mischievous team member was, with club star Bruno Guimaraes being asked who it was, although he did not crack under pressure.
    The intrigue led to manager Howe to be asked about the prank, to which he insisted there was no problem with his newest star being in the pub.
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    However, he revealed that Scottish midfielder Matt Ritchie is being blamed for the joke.
    He said: “He was in there for something to eat, I think. A very innocent situation.
    “He’s settled in really well and built friendships.
    “I’m not sure how Matt Ritchie has got the blame — poor Matty!
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    “I’m not sure he booked it for him.”
    Tonali arrived from the Rossoneri this summer for a fee of £60million, making the 23-year-old the most expensive Italian player in history.
    The move already prompted some bitter AC Milan fans to say the Italian international has downgraded by swapping Italy for England. More

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    Eddie Howe breaks silence on Sandro Tonali’s trip to Wetherspoons and reveals which Newcastle star copped the blame

    EDDIE HOWE has revealed that Matt Ritchie has got the blame for sending Sandro Tonali to Wetherspoons.The Newcastle manager broke his silence on the Italian’s pub trip during his press conference ahead of the game against Manchester City on Saturday evening.
    Eddie Howe has broken his silence on Sandro Tonali’s trip to WetherspoonsCredit: Getty
    The midfielder went to the boozer after the win over Aston VillaCredit: Reuters
    Howe has said that Matt Ritchie has been blamed for the prankCredit: Alamy

    Tonali, 23, found himself at The Job Bulman pub in Newcastle following the club’s Premier League opening win over Aston Villa.
    The midfielder’s name was spotted by a fan on a reserved sign before he was then pictured with a supporter at the venue.
    The strange choice of venue for the former AC Milan star had fans convinced his team-mates had pulled a prank on him.
    This then led fans to speculate who the mischievous team member was, with club star Bruno Guimaraes being asked who it was, although he did not crack under pressure.
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    The intrigue has now led to manager Howe to be asked about the prank, to which he insisted there was no problem with his newest star being in the pub.
    However, he revealed that Scottish midfielder Ritchie is being blamed for the joke.
    He said: “He was in there for something to eat, I think. A very innocent situation.
    “He’s settled in really well and built friendships.
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    “I’m not sure how Matt Ritchie has got the blame — poor Matty!
    “I’m not sure he booked it for him.”
    Tonali arrived from the Rossoneri this summer for a fee of £60million , making the 23-year-old the most expensive Italian player in history.
    The move already prompted some bitter AC Milan fans to say the Italian international has downgraded by swapping Italy for England.
    However, he seems to be settling in as he was hailed as a “man of the people” as he followed up his Wetherspoons trip with a visit to a local ice cream shop Scoopalicious. More

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    Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali celebrates debut by ‘booking table’ in WETHERSPOONS and fans are convinced it’s a stitch-up

    NEWCASTLE’S new summer signing Sandro Tonali appeared to celebrate the Magpies’ win over Aston Villa with a trip to Wetherspoons. The Italian central-midfielder was pictured in The Job Bulman pub alongside a fan after scoring in Newcastle’s 5-1 victory at weekend.

    Sandro Tonali scored on his Newcastle debut against Aston Villa on SaturdayCredit: Getty
    And the star seemingly even booked a table with one fan snapping a photo of a table reservation with his name on it.
    The strange choice of venue for a Premier League footballer has got fans convinced his team-mates have pulled a prank on the £210,000-a-week Newcastle newbie.
    Many of them took to social media to share their thoughts on the bizarre situation.
    One fan wrote: “This very much feels like Sandro Tonali has asked his teammates for restaurant recommendations and they’ve told him that Spoons is the height of sophistication.”
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    Whilst another agreed, adding: “Someone’s had him on here. I reckon Jacob Murphy has told him Wetherspoons is the most elegant restaurant in the UK.”
    Others joked that the dining experience of Wetherspoons in Newcastle may not live up to what Tonali was used to from his AC Milan days.
    One fan posted: “Jesus, from the fine dining in Milan to a microwaved curry in spoons.”
    And another joked: “They’ve proper done him dirty here! Nothing like the wine bars in Milan.”
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    Tonali arrived from the Rossoneri this summer for a fee of £60million ,making the 23-year-old the most expensive Italian player in history.
    The move already prompted some bitter AC Milan fans to say the Italian international has downgraded by swapping Italy for England. More