With England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (but sadly not Scotland) all qualifying for the European Championships this summer, it’s time to sit back, relax, maybe crack open a beer or two and enjoy a real feast of football.
Inevitably there will be tears, heartache and possibly a missed penalty or two, but at the end of the day, it gives us all the opportunity to feel a real pride in our nation, as we get behind our respective teams.
Don’t let summer sun spoil the fun
Coinciding perfectly with the longest day of the year, the football really is a great excuse to get your friends and family round, and perhaps unleash your culinary skills in the form of a barbecue. But whilst the sunshine is great for al fresco dining, it’s not always so great when it comes to actually watching the match.
If you don’t have effective window coverings, harsh sunlight can often spoil your viewing pleasure, especially if your home is a little more open plan.
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Will it be all-white for England under Roy?
With a highly impressive qualifying campaign, Roy Hodgson’s men will go into this tournament in fine fettle, with the likes of Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane still on a high, after splendid seasons for their respective clubs. Whilst the 3 Lions should be highly optimistic, the spectre of Brazil will no doubt be in the back of their minds, where they didn’t even make it past the group stage.
Whilst all the pressure may be on the 23 selected players and management, there will be no pressure on you, with our easy-to-install white roller blinds giving you a quick and simple way to show your support.
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Create an emerald isle of your own
With Northern Ireland and the Republic both qualifying, whichever side you support, there is one thing we can all agree on. Green is most definitely the colour (although, not many people know, before partition, Ireland actually used to play in blue!).
The lowest ranked team in the whole competition, Northern Ireland took some impressive scalps on their way to the finals, including former champions Greece, Hungary and Finland. They’ll be hoping Will Grigg’s on fire (as the catchy chant goes) to make progress against the likes of world champions Germany.
There’s always a “group of death”, and this time it’s the Republic’s turn to take part. Under Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane, they will face some really tough fixtures against Sweden, Belgium and Italy.
So why not get behind the boys with our great range of green roller blinds?
Fiery, passionate reds
Bale, Ramsey and Co will be looking to take Wales to realms they had only ever dreamt of up until now, and the whole of the principality will be behind them. If they win against England, I’m sure the roar will be heard all the way across the Severn, the Dee and beyond.
For the patriotic Welshman, we have some real fiery red roller blinds available for your windows, from deep scarlet to roasted red.
Scottish blues
Despite not making it to the Euros, there’s no doubt the Tartan Army will be watching on in anticipation of England’s usual heartbreaking demise. But if you simply want to shut the blinds and forget about football this summer, we have the perfect solution, with our superb range of blue roller blinds. With a full fixing kit and low prices, you won’t be feeling blue for long.
Don’t forget, we have venetian blinds too, perfect for filtering light and setting the mood for the big match.
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