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A pub in Nottinghamshire had a promotion backfire after offering a free pint every time Nottingham Forest scored, resulting in almost 300 free beers being given out after the team won 7-0 against Brighton. The Gedling Inn came up with the promotion to promote local Premier League games being televised at the venue. However, the unexpected goal frenzy meant the incentive backfired, and the pub had to hand out hundreds of free drinks.
Landlady Beccy Webster said that she was upstairs feeding her baby when the first goal went in, and by the time she got downstairs, the pub had already given out many of the beers. Despite handing out the large amount of free drinks, Miss Webster stated that it was still ‘a good day’, with people singing and remaining respectful of the offer.
Miss Webster had only run the pub for six years, but on the day of the game, they decided to come up with what they called ‘a crazy offer.’ She said that she never imagined they would score seven goals. Despite the giveaway, the pub-goers remained respectful and purchased drinks and food.
The Gedling Inn on Main Street has been trying to promote local Premier League games being televised at their venue, which led to the creation of the promotion. Despite the backfire, the landlady is still positive about the event, saying that it’s a good thing for the entire city to back the soccer team. People have been already asking whether the pub will do similar giveaway promotions again
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