As you and I know, alcohol is sold at football games. If you are in a corporate seat, you can drink before kick-off, at halftime and again at fulltime. Prohibition only applies to the cheap seats.
Alcohol-related issues remain a problem in towns across Scotland in the hours after big games, but suggestions by First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, that there is a potential correlation between those drinking from cheap seats at games and violence (including the domestic kind) are simply unfounded. People are free to get tanked up before and after games, the wealthy can do so during games, and millions can do so in pubs and at home while watching games on TV.
I have some concerns about reintroducing alcohol for the rest of us. Alcohol requires appropriate infrastructure and ambiance – like there is at the Kerrydale Suite, for example. The North Stand Upper, where I sit, does not have the space, supervision capabilities, or even the toilets to become an appropriate venue to encourage the consumption of any more fluids. In the 20 years it’s been up, it’s never had enough paper towels to make it to halftime, and may God go with you, if you need to spend a longer visit, but don’t let that be a reason to stop the rest of you.
Modern football stadiums have many safe areas where alcohol can be consumed. Those who cannot handle their drink, would find themselves supervised to within an inch of a football banning order. Scotland needs to learn what a healthy attitude to alcohol looks like – check out the Kerrydale Suite for a glimpse.
Build the lounges, toilets, and grills. Put carpet down, dress stewards in black ties, have them welcome fans as “Sir” or “Madam”, treat football fans like responsible adults. It works in the hospitality areas and in the Kerrydale Suite, it’ll work from Palmerston to Peterhead.
Thank you for the tremendous response yesterday to the line-up for the CQN11 St Patrick’s Dinner. We have (St) Packy Bonnar, Tommy Coyne and Joe Miller for a Q&A, an unmissable address on Jock Stein by Archie Macpherson, and Celtic’s First Lady of Song, Patricia Ferns, for those of you who enjoy a song or dance. Let me know if you’re still looking for tickets,
celticquicknews@gmail.com
And Celtic, how hard can it be to put enough paper towels in the toilets? I love the family approach the club has now, but bringing kids means dealing with the toilets, and that’s never a highlight of the trip.
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robertt….
The complete plans for future developments, including landscaping and the Celtic Way, include the likes of what you suggest. Cafe, museum etc.
Celtic being Celtic will fund it over time and at a planned cost, (that is not a criticism).
HH
jc2
Barrach Obampot confirmed receipt, done the photocopying. Asked me to pass on his regards and thanks.
If I get the stuff back will post to you if you drop me an e-mail , you have a note of it.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
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The Only Plus about Going to Watch the A-League Soccer is there is No way in the World a Steward of Police would ask to search you when wearing a Singlet.. Thongs and Shorts..【ツ】
Also the Cold Beer instead of a Hot Marmite is Anither Wee Plus..
If only the Football was worth going to Watch..
Summa
winning captains
20:08 on 17 February, 2015
He work in Coatbridge per chance?…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Some would have you believe the £1.50 internet charge is an absolute snip…..
Geordie
Cowiebhoy posted costs earlier.
I was not aware that Celtic made the decision , I thought it was the SPFL.
Either way it seems a Helluva cost.
Anyway my gripe was why is there no reprint facility if a ticket gets lost.
Surely that is not beyond the SPFL as Celtic can handle it every 2 weeks
Zico-nearly made me laugh there…… how you guys doing.? HH
cowiebhoy
19:56 on 17 February, 2015
Good evening, how is the roastersfc fan club this evening, looking forward to next month I hear…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Geordie
I’ll tell u what fleecing fans is though £2.20 for a cup of hot water with a bit of beef extract.
How can that ever be justified?
“Cowiebhoy posted costs earlier.”
Burghbhoy,
Aye but if yer not going to post costs for the actual way they were sent then you’d be as well posting the cost of a 2nd class stamp. ;)
BBC Scotland are to cover EGM live.
Spokesmason says ” this club is a Scottish institution and this could be one of the best EGMs this season. It is only right that we cover this.”
“I’ll tell u what fleecing fans is though £2.20 for a cup of hot water with a bit of beef extract.
How can that ever be justified?”
Burghbhoy,
You obviously haven’t sampled one.
It’d be a snip at £22.00 :)
Bovrilrulz csc
EC67- no problem.
What larks, Ppi!
Celtic Museum – next phase
Geordie Munro
I canny afford one as my Bhoy is right in for the pie and Bovril and that’s my weekly allowance all used!!
Do get the occasional waft from his cup though and it dies smell good
HH
Celtic should do a beamback of the EGM. Could be comedy gold, AND they could sell Bovrils as well.
Midfield Maestro
Condolences on the loss of your Dad
RIP
Dies=does
Lurker revealed at last
Chelsea score
Burghbhoy,
Brilliant :)
Caffeinated bovril!!!?? Now there’s something for dragons den.
bobby russell
20:21 on 17 February, 2015
Celtic should do a beamback of the EGM. Could be comedy gold, AND they could sell Bovrils as well.
Bobby, would there be enough time to arrange a second mortgage?
the ole Bomber’n’bullet proof gazebo could come into its own for the EGM
Geordie
Maybe we should take out copyright?
HH buddy
Delivery
Recorded Air Mail delivery of a 7 ” Single – London to Sicily – £ 9.45.
Burghbhoy,
I’ll be looking into it after I establish my Italian buffet chain :)
HH
Very heartening interview with JC on shortbread earlier.
As you’d expect he spoke highly of RD, but said he was really impressed by Ronny’s 24/7 commitment to the job and his attention to detail.
JC also stressed that the players bought into Ronny’s fitness regime early on, but the benefits of this, along with the new players and tactics, took time to bear fruit.
All good stuff.
Sot,
You can buy a whole packet of fags here for that.
ItaliaBhoy
So, I got this message when I logged in to offeee-shull site for LCF tickets…
Unfortunately, this time you don’t have the correct privileges on your account to purchase tickets for this match. Why not return to ticket home and try another match?
Does this mean I haven’t been awarded a ticket for the final?
Me too ,
I think it means we’re watchin’ on the telly !
BSR,
Given the discussion earlier about who should be allowed to search us before entering Paradise.
Have you any photos of a preferred option?
EC67
excathedra44
I too thought is bumped into hamiltontim’s laptop.
Turned out it was his rock hard abs.
RespectCSC
HH jamesgang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMF5RnCelFE
would love to know what he is actually laughing at…..
geordie munro.
3 packets of Tunisian ‘ Marlboro ‘ !
Sot,
That sounds like something you’d find in dd’s inside poakit! :)
EC67
Search me Search me Search me
‘The first part of the product’s name comes from Latin bos, meaning “ox” or “cow”. Johnston took the -vril suffix from Bulwer-Lytton’s then-popular novel, The Coming Race (1870), whose plot revolves around a superior race of people, the Vril-ya, who derive their powers from an electromagnetic substance named “Vril”.’
Bsr,
I take it you would you let that copper (top) search you? :p
Bada Bing
Doing not too bad.It has been a hard couple of months for Mrs ZMB,but she is slowly getting there.
We are booked to go to Bergamo for the game in Milan.
Absolutely Baltic here.
Looking forward to the game on Thursday.
Watching Sunshine on Leith at moment and getting a wee bit homesick.
Hope you and the family are well.HH