Right, so today the main thing on my mind was figuring out what time do spurs play tonight. Always a bit of a pre-match ritual for me, making sure I don’t miss the kick-off, you know how it is.
First thing I did, pretty standard stuff, was just grab my phone and type “Spurs game time tonight” into the search. Nine times out of ten, that gives you what you need right at the top. But sometimes, especially with cup games or those weird European kick-off slots, you can get a bit of conflicting info, or the search result isn’t as clear as you’d like.
So, I’ve developed a bit of a system over the years to make sure I’m not caught out. My usual steps generally involve a few checks:
- A quick once-over on a general search engine – just to get a ballpark.
- Then, I always head straight to the official Spurs app on my phone. That’s usually my most trusted source, direct from the horse’s mouth, so to speak.
- Finally, if I’m feeling particularly cautious, or if it’s a really big game, I’ll often do a quick check on a major sports news website, like BBC Sport or Sky Sports. Just to triangulate the information and be absolutely certain.
Why I Go Through The Bother
Now, you might think that’s a bit over the top for just finding a kick-off time, but I’ve learned my lesson the hard way a few times. It wasn’t always this straightforward, you know. Back in the day, before everyone had the internet in their pocket 24/7, trying to find out match times, especially for away games or those midweek European ties, was a proper palaver.
I vividly remember relying on Ceefax or Teletext – flipping through the pages, hoping the listings were up to date. Or you’d be waiting for the sports section in the evening paper, which was often printed hours before any late changes. Sometimes you’d have to ring a mate who was supposedly ‘in the know’. More than once, I tuned in late or missed the first crucial goal because the information I had was just plain wrong. There’s nothing worse than settling down all excited for the match, only to find out you’re already 1-0 down before you’ve even seen a ball kicked!
Actually, this whole process reminds me of my old pal, Barry. Last season, he was all geared up for a massive away game. He’d seen the kick-off time advertised on some random website he uses for, let’s just say, ‘unofficial’ streams. The site confidently stated it was an 8 PM kick-off. Turns out, the actual game started at 7:30 PM. He switched on his dodgy stream just in time to see the opposition celebrating their second goal. He was absolutely fuming, proper incandescent with rage! Started blaming the entire internet, the broadcasters, the dog, everything. I told him, “Barry, mate, it’s not the internet’s fault you used some obscure, unreliable source instead of just checking the official channels!” He still moans about it to this day whenever that team is mentioned.
So yeah, that’s why I tend to be a bit meticulous now. A quick initial search, then a mandatory look at the official app, and maybe a final glance at a reputable news outlet. It only takes a couple of extra minutes, but it’s saved me a lot of frustration and potential missed action, believe me. Especially when it’s Spurs – you don’t want to miss a single second if you can possibly help it.
Anyway, after my usual routine of checks and double-checks this morning, I got the time locked in. All sorted. Now, the only thing left is to make sure the tea is brewing and the biscuits are out before it all kicks off. Come On You Spurs!
