Sport in general is SUCH a good topic to start a conversation with.  There is so much of it around at the moment, that even if you don’t know what’s what, you can ask the right kind of questions to find out.  Also, aside from providing a handy ice-breaker, this summer’s sporting overload means that pubs and bars are fuller than normal, so it’s a great way to meet people too.  Get yourself out there and get chatting.

Now England are out, you’re free to adopt any team you like without feeling as though you’re heart’s been ripped out if they lose.  I’m going for Ghana, admittedly, that has a lot to do with my Ghanaian friend who gives me no choice.  I’m also kind of hoping that Spain get knocked out, so Torres can rest up for next season.  But that’s all by the by.

In my quest for ideal sporting pubs across London I’ve discovered an awesome little app that will help you support whichever team you’re now backing, by telling you which pubs are showing which matches.  There are a few of these things around, but from what I can tell, this is the only one that’s free.  Bonus.  Click here to check it out : clever footy app.

Now Gents, I know you need no further incentive to flock to a big screen, so if anything, I hope that this tip has assisted you in doing so.  Ladies, if you have a penchant for males of the foreign variety, then now if ever is the time to get your tookas into a pub.   What with England no longer in the competition, the chances are there’ll be fewer hooligans and more hotties.  Everyone’s a winner.

I would cheer Murray on at this point, but Nicky would probably throw something at me.  Still, it’d be nice to have a British Wimbledon champion wouldn’t it?  Or any kind of British champion for that matter.  We can’t just leave it to the cricketers.

So here’s to a full, fun and flirty sporting summer of 2010, hopefully you’ll find someone wonderful to canoodle!