As we all know, Wrexham matches are the hottest tickets not just in town, but globally. For those of us that don’t have the privilege of watching every game live, basically everyone living outside of Wales, our best and only option is signing up for a subscription to a broadcasting network and streaming the game at home (or work, as is sometimes the case). However, this means that a little bit of preparation may be needed before the big day, specifically if there is a significant time difference between wherever you are globally and wherever the match is physically being held. For those of us on the west coast of the United States (which is, coincidentally, where Rob McElhenney calls home), this does require a little bit more effort than anywhere else. Here's how to watch a Wrexham match if there’s an 8 hour difference in time zones and you happen to live in an area where matches are available for your viewing pleasure either early in the morning or around lunch time.
Night before -
Make sure you have LOTS of coffee on hand. This is especially important if you’ve got a dog that’s so old, she can’t use the doggy door anymore and requires your help to (hopefully) make it outside, usually 3-4 different times a night.
Invite friends! Like many sporting events, it’s more fun to cheer on the Red Dragons with your friends. Having friends to watch the game with you has many benefits including having someone to commiserate/cheer with. Bonus: the noise could potentially be a bother to your neighbors who may have zero issues leaving their dogs’ (please note that this is plural) poop on your front yard. The more, the merrier! More people cheering that is, not more poop in my, sorry I mean the, (definitely the) yard.
GO TO BED EARLY!! Helping the aforementioned old good girl out during the night will disrupt your sleep and the last thing you need is to fall asleep while the lads are battling it out on the pitch.
Make sure you’re still subscribed to the streaming service, and that your internet connection hasn’t gone avada kadavra for some strange reason.
Charge any and all digital devices that may be needed. This includes, but is not limited to, a laptop, ipad, phone, headphones.
Day of –
Go to the bathroom before the game starts AND at halftime. You don’t want to miss a goal by Elliot Lee because you decided getting an extra 5 minutes of shut eye was more important than peeing and that you could easily hold it until halftime. Trust me.
If the match takes place on a day that you have to work, consider having a headache/stomach ache/heart attack or whatever works best for you. In a pinch, a doctor’s appointment can be handy for a half day.
On the off chance that work is unavoidable, be sure you have your digital device and headphones with you and that they are fully charged. I would strongly recommend headphones similar to Apple AirPods since you can have one AirPod in one ear while you go about your work.
If you must watch the match at work, (you couldn’t pull off a cough or two?!) make sure to get as much of your daily workload completed prior to the start of match (ideally, the day before) so as to eliminate as many distractions as possible. Prioritize appropriately!
Try to cancel or reschedule any and all meetings within a 1 hour time span of the match for the same reason as above. If meetings are unavoidable, this is where the 1 AirPod/headphone trick comes in handy. Try to cover your ear with your hair. If you can’t grow your hair fast enough and a wig is out of the question, try to wear a hat of some sort.
If you must stream the match at work and, quite possibly, aren’t really supposed to do so, your phone is your best bet (primarily because there’s no proof on company property that you did so) because you can place your phone in front of your computer. That way, you can occasionally glance at your computer and perhaps type up an email or two. Maybe a report of some sort. I would recommend a quick response to an email. Just make sure you’re responding to the correct email first. In my experience, try to proofread your message to ensure frustration over the interruption isn’t bleeding over into the email before sending it.
Finally, (and this one is not to be underestimated in any way) do not, and I repeat DO NOT (I can’t stress this enough) cheer where others can hear you. A fist pump, a short dance, biting your knuckles, jumping up and down are all acceptable as long as you remain quiet, are alone or invisible. The last thing you need is for your boss to walk into your office to see what the commotion is about because you couldn’t contain yourself at a pivotal moment. Again, trust me.
These handy tips and tricks should be sufficient in ensuring you have the very best possible experience watching a match outside of The Turf or Wrexham Lager Club. If you aren’t sure where to find the matches, please see link below.
https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/ifollow/
Up the town!
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