Whether it’s food, music or movies, this time of the year is all about traditions. To my mind, there are few better than Boxing Day football. Across the country, fans like me partake in the ritual of watching our team play a match, the result of which can make or break our Christmas.
Teams in other top European leagues get a two-week break over Christmas. But while our neighbours on the continent might enjoy their football-free festivities, over here we have a packed schedule. The number of games being played in just a few days means Boxing Day marks the start of a crucial period of the season. Lose a couple of these Christmas clashes and your side’s hopes for the campaign can be dashed. Win them, and you can go into the new year full of hope. It all puts extra importance on that first game.
It is lovely to step out into the fresh air and head to a game after the over-indulgence of Christmas Day
If nothing else, should your team be playing at home on Boxing Day it’s a few hours where you can get away from the family bickering and terrible cracker jokes, before returning just in time for leftovers.
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