The Fox

16/06/2026

FYI, We have received a few calls about the England games as they start at 9 &10 pm. The answer is yes we will be open for all England games. Drinks only, if you'd like food the last order time is 8.30pm

16/06/2026

⚽🏆 WORLD CUP PREDICTION CHALLENGE – MATCHDAY UPDATE 🏆⚽
A matchday packed with draws has shaken things up at the top of the table!
🥇 Chris Hendy – 14 pts
🥇 Trotts Cottage – 14 pts
🥈 John Case – 13 pts
🥉 Richard Corney – 12 pts
The leaders are already nervously looking over their shoulders at the chasing pack, knowing that one exact score can turn heroes into also-rans overnight. Meanwhile, the pack behind are gathering momentum and sensing blood – this title race is far from over.
And then there's Spain...
Every World Cup it's the same story. The passing is silky, the statistics are magnificent, and pundits wax lyrical about their style. Yet somehow, they leave fans tearing their hair out wondering where the goals have gone. They'll stutter, they'll frustrate, there'll be calls for wholesale changes... and then, somehow, they'll quietly find themselves in the quarter-finals. Maybe even the semis. It's football's worst-kept secret.
As for our predictors, some are proving they know their football. Others appear to have made their predictions after three pints and a packet of pork scratchings.
Still, it's early days. The beauty of football is that fortunes can change in an instant.
Well... unless you're at the bottom of the table. Then you're probably already claiming, "I'm just keeping everyone else interested!" 😉
⚽ Plenty more matches to come.
🍺 Plenty more pints to be won.
🏆 And absolutely everything still to play for!

15/06/2026

Having a break from Gardening, got sent an Ally McCoist bingo card so decided I'd get Ai to make me one

15/06/2026

🏆 WORLD CUP PREDICTION CHALLENGE – LEADERBOARD UPDATE 🏆
After the opening rounds, the table is starting to take shape!
🥇 1st – John Case – 12 pts
🥈 Joint 2nd – 10 pts • Ben Picksly
• Chris Hendy
• Kev Thomas
• Nice Down
• Steve Down
• Trotts Cottage
🥉 Joint 8th – 9 pts • Barry Davey
• Chris Clare
• Rich Corney
⚽ 8 pts • Adam Little
• Charlie Cook
• Chris White
• Gwill & Ann
⚽ 7 pts • Dangerous Dean
• Paul Cockram
• Rich Symonds
⚽ 6 pts • Dave Chambers
• Dean Oliver
• Eamon
• John Lucker
⚽ 5 pts • Tina Corney
• Tracey Benn
• Wyn Tingley
⚽ 4 pts • Jane
⚽ 3 pts • Chris Ford
• Katy Tingley
• Ken Robson
• Nathan Corney
⚽ Must Try Harder Division – 2 pts • Gary & Lisa
• Ken Hodges
🍺 Plenty of football still to come and everything remains up for grabs. One exact score can change the whole table, so don't start spending that prize money just yet!
Somewhere in the village, Ken Hodges can reportedly be found staring mournfully into his pint after finding himself rooted near the foot of the table once again... but there's still plenty of time for a dramatic comeback!
🍻⚽

14/06/2026

The tides are turning and the sea songs are calling...
On Saturday 25th July, The Fox at Easter Compton throws open its doors for the Fox & Severn Whalers Summer Shanty Day 2026 – a full day of maritime music, hearty refreshments, and shiploads of good company.
From rolling choruses to foot-stomping sea songs, six fantastic crews will be dropping anchor at The Fox to fill the air with the sounds of the sea.
🎵 Featuring: ⚓ Severn Whalers ⚓ Port of Bristol Shanty Crew ⚓ Lower Deckers ⚓ Kilkenny Bay Steamers ⚓ Tawny Shanty Men ⚓ Jamie Robinson
Whether you're an old salt who knows every verse, or a landlubber simply looking for a great day out, you'll find a warm welcome waiting on shore.
🍺 Real Ale 🍴 Great Food 🎶 Live Maritime Music ⚓ Free Entry
So gather your crew, chart a course for Easter Compton, and join us for a sea of song beside the bar.
Six Crews. One Pub. A Sea of Song.
📍 The Fox, Easter Compton 📅 Saturday 25th July 2026 🎟 FREE ENTRY
Fair winds and following seas – we'll see you at The Fox! :::

14/06/2026

Good morning, sports fans!
The prediction sheets are in, the scores are being counted, and the race to become Master Predictor of The Fox is well underway.
Some contestants are already looking like footballing masterminds, while others appear to have selected their scores using a dartboard and a blindfold.
And somewhere this morning you'll find Ken Hodges, quietly crying into his pillow after a last-minute goal by Qatar denied him any points whatsoever and firmly rooted him to the foot of the table on a magnificent 0 points. It's early days, Ken, but the view from the basement isn't getting any prettier.
With plenty of matches still to come, fortunes can change quickly. One inspired prediction could see you shoot up the standings, while one unexpected result could leave your rivals wondering what went wrong.
So whether you're leading the pack, chasing the leaders, or currently keeping Ken company at the wrong end of the table, there's still everything to play for.
⚽🍺🏆 Welcome to another day of World Cup prediction madness at The Fox! 🦊

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

🏆WORLD CUP PREDICTION CHALLENGE - THE RACE IS ON! 🏆

Thirty brave contestants have stepped into the arena, all battling it out to prove they are the ultimate football predictor.

After Match day 2, the table is already taking shape. Gary & Lisa and Paul only joined the competition yesterday, meaning they missed the chance to score points on the opening fixtures. As a result Ken finds himself rooted to the bottom of the table, trying to work out when the results will start going his way!

The good news? is it's not too late to join the action.

Our prediction challenge is completely free to enter. Simply pop into the pub, pick up your prediction sheets and see if you've got what it takes to climb the leaderboard.

And whilst you're here, why not have a pint or two? After all, football experts agree that deep tactical thinking is best done with a drink in hand ...... probably.

12/06/2026

World Cup Predictors after Day 1