Tag Archives: World Cup

From cabaret to the World Cup, from Sea Cadets to LTN refunds

Posted on June 29, 2026 by insidecroydon

PODCAST: The Croydon Insider returns with a new panel of readers to discuss the latest Croydon news, in a Croydonites Fringe special that picks some of the must-see shows at the festival from July 1 to 5. There’s even a … Continue reading →

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New Addington’s first World Cup player about to face England

Posted on June 29, 2026 by insidecroydon

On Palace’s youth books from the age of 11, the former Good Shepherd primary pupil is now a World Cup player – but for DR Congo. Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s biggest international test yet could come this week against former club-mates Aaron … Continue reading →

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Spoons skips the World Cup with refurb at their George pub

Posted on May 23, 2026 by insidecroydon

It promises to be a summer of bumper business for the borough’s pubs, with licensing hours extended late into the night for football fans to gather to watch World Cup matches from north America. So Wetherspoons, whose pubs make a … Continue reading →

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NHS urges fans to take a shot for England at the World Cup

Posted on November 15, 2022 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Groups gathering together in pubs and bars to watch matches in the football World Cup could increase the risk of spreading flu and covid warns Dr CHRIS STREATHER, the medical director for the NHS in London, pictured right … Continue reading →

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Boxpark uses England star Grealish to cash in on World Cup

Posted on October 18, 2022 by insidecroydon

Boozepark, next to East Croydon Station, is looking to cash in on England’s World Cup heroes next month, selling tickets at up to £40 a time to enter the food and booze venue on the days when Gareth Southgate’s side … Continue reading →

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Palace fan Daly has already had enough of ITV Sport

Posted on June 7, 2014 by insidecroydon

It hasn’t even started yet, but some football fans are already recoiling from the horrifying prospect of a month of wall-to-wall World Cup television fronted by Adrian Chiles, Lee Dixon and… yes, it has to be confronted… Roy Keane. The … Continue reading →

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Former Warlingham player Robshaw waits on England decision

Posted on January 20, 2012 by insidecroydon

It is looking increasingly likely that the next captain of the England rugby team may be a young man who learned to play the game on school playing fields off Pampisford Road in South Croydon and with a local club … Continue reading →

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Whitgift pair lined up to play for England in World Cup final

Posted on June 23, 2011 by insidecroydon

Two former pupils from Whitgift School in South Croydon could be playing in a World Cup final on Sunday, after the England under-20s side beat France 33-20 in the semi-final of the Junior World Championships being staged in Italy. England, … Continue reading →

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