anybody who is binge drinking to enjoy a game of any sport is going to lose this argument.
People throwing it around? With the Ricoh prices?
They can throw it my way and I'll just keep my mouth open
I have seen first hand over many years the results of bad behavior at football in part caused by over indulging in the drink. It is my opinion that we are in a better place by banning alcohol from the arena.
Yes other sports have issues but let's not kid ourselves Wasps and Leicester fans don't have a go at each other despite having access to alcohol, it's a football fan issue which has had the lid kept on it and in my opinion, which I am happy to share, the lid needs to kept on.
It is my opinion that we are in a better place by banning alcohol from the arena.
The general bellends where as the normal bloke with his mates just stood watching a game with a beer has to miss out because of them
Isn't it obvious? Alcohol makes people louder and more inclined to sing and create a buzz.
Also, the type of scum that would cause trouble wouldn't pay £4-5 for a pint so I don't think we should worry too much about them.
I'd at least give it a trial run.
Some stayed at the bar for the whole game at Charlton couldn't have seen one minute of the game.
What is the point of going all the way there paying to get in then not watching the game.
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No, I'm saying it won't work because of the people described who can't handle their beer or be trusted to be treated like a grown up.They don't have to miss out though.
The FA are saying to review it, you're the one saying it's a bad idea!
I have lived here for 5 years in a dry country and the best atmosphere ever experienced has been at games here
I'd like to point out to the 'If people can't go 45 minutes without a beer then tough' clan that it isn't about not being able to go 45 minutes without a beer, it would just be nice if I could enjoy, one or maybe two beers while watching my team play football. I can happily go weeks without a beer, and I also wouldn't want to get 'tanked up', but this 'People only want to drink beer at the football so they can get shit faced' notion is bollocks. Sometimes people just want to enjoy the sport they love with a relaxing drink. Shouldn't be anything wrong with that.
On the flip side, I do also agree with the others who have posted saying it would be carnage. Far too many neanderthals at the Ricoh (and I'm sure every other ground) to make it work, sadly.
I might well get shot down for this, but I wonder if it would be worth trialing at something like the Checkatrade Trophy games. May get a few more bums on seats, people aren't as likely to lose all ability to function as a human by throwing their beer in the air for no reason when we score because it doesn't matter quite so much, and also is a week night so most (not all) will have to go to work the following day so won't be quite as 'on it' as they would be for a Saturday game.
As much as I hate the "Nanny State" concept in which we all now have to live. I do think there are times when a sledgehammer is necessary to crack a hazelnut. If you're out on a Saturday night enjoying several beers at a bar and some lairy twats decide it's time to be a jackass then you can avoid the nonsense and go to another bar if it doesn't stop.
However, when you are going to the Ricoh with friends and family wanting to enjoy the match day occasion the last thing you need is to be confronted with several pissed up lairy twats each of them having borrowed the family brain cell for the day. It's not like you can move seats or stadium to avoid them so if it is to happen it should be trialed with the ST holders first as they would have something to loose. The cost of stewarding and policing would have to be ramped up too to cope with the idiots but even then it will be the few that will frig it up for the rest.
The anti-social element that is increasing in our society seems to always show itself at football matches and alcohol will just fuel it. Having said all of the above a nice drop of Guinness watching the footy would be very enjoyable - ideally.
As much as I hate the "Nanny State" concept in which we all now have to live. I do think there are times when a sledgehammer is necessary to crack a hazelnut. If you're out on a Saturday night enjoying several beers at a bar and some lairy twats decide it's time to be a jackass then you can avoid the nonsense and go to another bar if it doesn't stop.
However, when you are going to the Ricoh with friends and family wanting to enjoy the match day occasion the last thing you need is to be confronted with several pissed up lairy twats each of them having borrowed the family brain cell for the day. It's not like you can move seats or stadium to avoid them so if it is to happen it should be trialed with the ST holders first as they would have something to loose. The cost of stewarding and policing would have to be ramped up too to cope with the idiots but even then it will be the few that will frig it up for the rest.
The anti-social element that is increasing in our society seems to always show itself at football matches and alcohol will just fuel it. Having said all of the above a nice drop of Guinness watching the footy would be very enjoyable - ideally.
what on earth are you on about?
And I've highlighted why this would negate the need for people to throw drink down their neck.
I have to be honest, I probably wouldn't bother myself, if I'm drinking on a match day I like to have a break during the game but if people want that option then they should be able to, if they can't behave then it's easy enough to stop it again.
And do you think people don't binge drink during rugby and cricket?
We can have a no-alcohol stand for anyone who doesn't like it.
That's fair isn't it?
No, I'm saying it won't work because of the people described who can't handle their beer or be trusted to be treated like a grown up.
We can have a no-alcohol stand for anyone who doesn't like it.
That's fair isn't it?
Or a stand for those that want to drink all game. That's fair, isn't it?
I totally disagree and thankfully you're in a minority. Most people just like a drink at the game and are quite capable of doing so with out acting the like a prick.
Not sure what your point is here as my ST is in Block 17. Surely ST holders are all round the ground or am I the odd one out?So what you're saying is beer only available in blocks 18 and upwards?
Or a stand for those that want to drink all game. That's fair, isn't it?
I don't think anybody has really said they don't like it. It's the people who can't handle it or behave like normal humans that most seem to have an issue with.
I think it's really silly to say none of us can drink because a few spoil it.
There's always going to be a few fools but I'd say the general experience would be better for most if you could have a pint or two.
Trial it and enforce a zero tolerance policy on twattish behaviour. Make an example out of a few people if it comes to it and it'll probably work.
so they can say "scenes" or "limbs"
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