gilmour Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Tories seek review of ban on alcohol at Scottish football matches Fans in Scotland can only buy alcohol in hospitality or corporate areasContinue reading the main story Related Stories Calls to lift football booze ban The Scottish Conservatives want a review of the ban on the sale of alcohol at Scottish football matches. Strict controls were introduced in 1980 after violent clashes during the Scottish Cup final at Hampden. The Tories said the rules may be "out-of-date" and are writing to every senior football club in Scotland seeking their views. In England, alcohol can be consumed before matches and at half-time inside football stadia. Fans south of the border can buy a drink on the concourses at designated times during and after games, but are not allowed to take alcohol back to their seats. It is possible to drink alcohol at other sporting events in Scotland, such as rugby union. However, at football matches alcohol can only be consumed in corporate hospitality areas, although not during the game itself. This privilege is not extended to the vast majority of supporters. Cash-strapped clubsScottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said: "I understand why the ban was brought in all those years ago, but times have changed significantly since then. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote There's no reason why this should be successfully in place in England but not north of the border” Ruth DavidsonScottish Tory leader"We now have modern stadia with excellent stewarding to keep spectators safer, allowing more families to attend matches. "This has resulted in the football-watching experience being a far more civilised experience than it was 30 years ago." She added: "There's no reason why this should be successfully in place in England but not north of the border. "It seems unfair that people who can have a drink in a bar, rugby ground or even at a concert in football stadiums are unable to consume alcohol before they sit down to watch a game of football." Ms Davidson said that a change could bring extra revenue to some cash-strapped clubs. The general sale of alcohol was banned at stadiums in the aftermath of the 1980 Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers, which saw rival fans battling on the field and police on horseback attempting to defuse the trouble. In 2007 the Scottish government lifted the ban for international rugby matches at Murrayfield Stadium, allowing fans to drink alcohol while watching games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi-1991 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Torries? Really? There must be a hidden agenda somewhere. There just must be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Wellfan 2k7 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Anyone else read that as a big Vote Tory propaganda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Anyone else read that as a big Vote Tory propaganda? I got that impression as well when i read it..i dont think the support is there for removing the ban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Must be a referendum round the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1991 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 If this was to be the case it prob couldn't happen in East Stand due to layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Must be a referendum round the corner. What's it to do with the referendum? It'd be great to see beer sold at games, for revenue and atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Cheap point scoring from a beleaguered Tory party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan09 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 if it takes anything as long as it does to get a juice at half time then it isnt worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdalli10 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 It was good at the Doncaster friendly getting a pint pre match and at half time don't see why a similar set up up here would be any problem. Would be pretty gash at fir park tho there isn't as much space in the stands to have a decent bar area compared to more modern stadia such as the keepmoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 We would just need to build a new stadium to accommodate the bars then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 With a condition that rules out the Ugly Sisters, why not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Really? Is it too much of a stretch to ask people to go two hours without a drink? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Think it's more to do with the income possibilities Melvin, either that or the Tories have a major brewery as a Contributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well73 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Taking the tory agenda out of this, you can get a beer at any game as long as you have a tie on and pay 40 quid plus for a ticket and you sit on a padded seat. It's all wrong that because you dress up and are part of a club you can have a pint but if you are the average punter you can't be trusted. Double standards and stupid bring back the booze and let the clubs make some cash. Mind you if a Mars bar is 1.20 imagine what a pint would cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'd pay a fiver for a pint at half time if it was done in-house (ie, the cash goes to MFC). Otherwise, I probably wouldn't bother. As Melvin says, folk can manage a couple of hours without a drink and I'm in JDs until five to three and back there before five so I'll not be dancing in the street if this is passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I used to be dead against this as I didnt think with our attitude towards drink as a nation it could be anything other than asking for trouble. However, given that a lot of folk stay in the pub right up until k/o anyway it probably makes more sense to allow it back in a controlled way and allow the clubs to make some money from it. As some folks have said if its ok for hospitality....... Might even reduce the queue to get into the East in the run up to k/o time! No idea what the tory agenda is here but dont think that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 If you pay for the Hospitality in the Centenary then you can drink right up until KO and come back down at HT sink another couple of pints and go back up to your seat, same in the Hospitality elsewhere in the ground, what's the difference? Remember at Morecambe you were able to get a beer inside the ground just not take it onto the terraces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 .................................................. Remember at Morecambe you were able to get a beer inside the ground just not take it onto the terraces. Was that not Kaliber tho ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Was that not Kaliber tho ??? I think it was proper lager I didnae bother waitng in the humongous queue for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 If you pay for the Hospitality in the Centenary then you can drink right up until KO and come back down at HT sink another couple of pints and go back up to your seat, same in the Hospitality elsewhere in the ground, what's the difference? Remember at Morecambe you were able to get a beer inside the ground just not take it onto the terraces. Been sometime since I went to hospitality, was a member of the Centenary Club at one time and unless the laws have changed dramatically, no alcohol was served during the half-time interval, anywhere in the ground. Half-time in the Centenary suite consisted of pies/sandwiches, tea/coffee. AFAIK the current licensing laws don't allow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Same at St. Mirren, boss has tickets for corporate and has given to me a few times in the past couple of seasons, definitely no alcohol served at half time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonicg Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) I've had hospitality at Tynecastle and there was drink available at half time. Edited September 8, 2013 by Tonicg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 the fosters / kronnenberg served in the cooper is pish so how will they get it right in the east assuming they would not be able to serve bottles which would probably be warm anyway ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 We were in hospitality last weekend and booze was served at half time in the Centenary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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