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,
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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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Lennybhoy
Thanks for ignoring my toot of the horn today,take it you two were off for a lunchtime kebab?
Keane and Scholes never done an interview between them at Man Ure, give them a couple of quid and watch them talk…..
VP
How good was that weekend???
Great to meet you and spend time with good, honest Tims. Magic
I know I’ll get a good mix on here….we’ll one or two stragglers…!
Thank you
HH
Micktt
Survey done
Kikinthenakas
Micktt,
Done and proud to have voted “yes”! Which will pish off Alfie….
micktt
You starten tae stir it, Jist Joken,completed.
Awerabest PJ
Always Dinniston to me!! 0)
voguepunter
Didn’t hear it, Sainsburys…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
delaneys dunky
21:32 on 17 February, 2015
Oldtim
I am planning on coming into toon, taking half day at work.
Blane Valley it is. There may be a Belfast CQNr guest there too.
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Whit time.?
HH
jimmynotpaul
21:34 on 17 February, 2015
Micktt.
Completed, really quick to fill it in.
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Are you boasting :)
micktt
Survey done.
HH
Booze at the games
Think it is time to move on out dated rule/law don’t think we have that culture any more.
If you want a drink well before the match you can easily get it else where .why not Celtic park.
think we all know we would have certain games that they would have a ban on that day.
Bigbhoyscfc
MickTT
Done mate.
The red telephone- Ha ha, aye he would have been right at home in a police state like the ole GDR.
Delaneys Dunky
Aye..it was no bad mhate,we were well looked after by Belfast Bhoys.
So many highlights on a short break….some still coming back to me.HH :O)
Delaneys Dunky.
Your welcome, An Tiernann is meeting a couple of Bhoys from Belfast area and he’s bringing them to the Blane Valley as well, The usual lot will be there.
VP-Any idea what Hotel, Lambias was getting grief?
Stephbhoy and others .regarding better outside facilities at Celtic park .we are flogging a dead horse .to many interested on there own agendas and all they talk about is sevco demise.listen to some of them regarding the Celtic Trust who want to have fans on the board .they are treated with contempt. To left wing for the good guys .the ones that say there prayers you k ow the ones I’m talking about.the shareholders who say he haw at agm.hypocrites the lot of theme
Micktt
Done. No way am I believing you have a son that age!
Sipsini
That’s cos you answered right!
HH jamesgang
Micktt
I am planning on being in at 3.
Macanbheatha is still to confirm arrival time. I am hoping to repay him for his families wonderful hospitality towards Cosy Corner Bhoy, Ayrshirtim, Petec and myself at the weekend there.
fourgreenfields and hamiltontim:
Ya pair of Sheep…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
papa john
21:39 on 17 February, 2015
micktt
You starten tae stir it, Jist Joken,completed.
Awerabest PJ
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Oh no honest, I keep out of politics, football and religion.
Like a politician I’m a liar too…cheers
HH
!!Bada Bing!!
Didn’t hear big ghuy…to be honest ,with the Belfast gig and Inter coming up
who gives a fek …let the rats fight amongst themselves.hh
MickTT.
My usual time is around is around 2 but have to check into the Millenium Hotel first.
Micktt – completed
PapaJohn, spend a nice wee hour an half with your young team this morning – nice :-)
Hail Hail
delaneys dunky
21:44 on 17 February, 2015
Micktt
I am planning on being in at 3.
Macanbheatha is still to confirm arrival time. I am hoping to repay him for his families wonderful hospitality towards Cosy Corner Bhoy, Ayrshirtim, Petec and myself at the weekend there.
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Three roasters…
Three o clock
I’ll see ye there..
Ayrshire is Green and White
Did the survey, would still say no to independence for Ayrshire. Have you seen the price of a barrel of bunnets these days?
oldtim67
21:45 on 17 February, 2015
MickTT.
My usual time is around is around 2 but have to check into the Millenium Hotel first.
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See ye there HH
Derby burst a five timer …MK dons, Sheffield U,Doncaster , Bristol City …and them …
20/1 too …pure rubbish so it is
Oh Lennybhoy
Whit you saying earlier aboot roasters ?
Hivny seen Doc oan for a few days :-)
Micktt
Survey completed. More fun than watching Chelsea!
cowiebhoy
How’s the roastersfc fan club…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
….pfayr supports weeoscar
Done me for a treble…:(
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
HT 1729
And Equi’s ice cream of course!
Cowiebhoy
Awe a want tae know, did yea Pop yur Cork.
Awerabest PJ
Re Sevco etc
No, it was a nice ole fella, obviously 40 odd years, home and away supporter.
Surprised me that he believed that. Long conversation not a passing remark.
Sometimes reckon the ole MSM message is winning
EC67
Micktt,
Survey done.