Landlords will strike it rich on Saturday afternoon because the All England Club refuses to show football on its public screensPubs in Wimbledon village are bracing for a stampede shortly before 3pm on Saturday for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden. The All England Club refuses to show football on its public screens – the curtains were even drawn in the media centre for England’s win over Colombia for “safety reasons” amid fears of spectators peering in en masse. W ith the village only a 10-minute walk away, pub landlords are set to strike it rich. The Rose & Crown told the diary that while the middle Saturday is always its busiest day of the year, with takings up 700% on the annual average, it will be temporarily removing all its furniture to accommodate the crowds. Related: Wimbledon 2018: Edmund v Klahn, Konta and Cilic out on day four – live! Continue reading…
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