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Islanders are calling for a large outdoor screen to be set up in town this summer so the European Football Championship matches can be viewed in the open air.
Joel Lucas-Villar has launched a petition to “put a big screen and outdoor seating area in the Weighbridge for the Euros”.
He said: "We need to support the local economy and provide a boost to surrounding bars and eateries.
"Many other towns, cities and villages across the UK do the same."
This is not the first time that islanders have campaigned for outdoor viewing of football matches.
In 2018, a large screen was brought to the Waterfront to allow thousands of islanders watch England play in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup.
The game was screened at Marina Gardens, the green space next to Castle Quay, following a successful campaign supported by Constable Simon Crowcroft, Senator Steve Pallett, and Deputy Kevin Pamplin.
Video: Celebrations at the final whistle of the Women’s World Cup semi-final match against Australia.
Last summer, the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final between England and Australia was shown live at a new 'Fan Zone' in Liberty Wharf as part of a Government-funded community pilot.
The viewing hub offered four 55-inch LED screens in the main piazza, with seating in and around the alfresco areas of The Rigatoni, Seafish Café and Meat and Eat.
For the final between England and Spain, Bailiff Sir Timothy Le Cocq granted an exemption to licensed venues to allow them to open from 10:00 and serve alcohol earlier than usual.
You can sign Mr Lucas-Villar's petition HERE.
Pictured top: Islanders celebrate England's 3-1 win against Australia in the semi-final from the Liberty Wharf 'Fan Zone'. (Dave Ferguson)
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