14 Aug 2026 10:41:01
Hi all,
Greetings to all my fellow whites from the apocalyptic waste ground that is the Potteries.
Need help with a dilemma, please. Apparently I have to accompany the ball and chain to Stoke v Swansea tomorrow.
The thing is, I’ve recently had a new LUFC tattoo on my calf which is visible from space!

Options are:
1. wear long trousers

2. put a bandage over to hide.

3. let all the Stokies see it.

Wife says I have to cover to avoid any unpleasantness, thoughts please?
MOT ALAW.

1.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 12:53:26
Where are the really short shorts, and draw an arrow highlighting its location.

2.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 13:23:21
Stoke fans are loud and vocal, but that's it, so agree with LLF. Go with the shorts, esp in this very hot weather.

3.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 13:51:13
Wife takes you to see Stoke and says avoid unpleasantries. ?
How's that work? ?

4.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 13:51:17
4. Don't go to Stoke Vs Swansea.

It's criminal to cover an LUFC tattoo, but if there is a risk you won't be let in, then a bandage / plaster might be the only option. Too warm for long trousers.

5.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 13:57:28
Please post a picture of said tattoo so we can evaluate. It's not like Bermo's, I hope.

6.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 14:12:42
The Stokies are still going to be in the Championship this time next year, so who cares what they think.

Personally, I think all tattoos are vile, and I'd rather get my willy pierced with a rusty nail than get one.

7.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 14:36:30
Fancy Dress!

Go full Long John Silver, eye patch, crutch, with tattooed leg bound to your arse, so it is no longer visible.

If your wife complains how silly it is, remind her she started it thinking Stoke play football.

8.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 16:14:22
For sake of it, Staffs.
Cover it.

It only takes 1, and, hey-ho, there's a bit of agg.

9.) 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026 16:17:28
Hire bodyguards.