Scottish Football- Missing A Trick?

[Patches]

So what with it being International weekend last weekend, I decided to pop down to the Carlisle United v Accrington Stanley.

 

First thing I have to say is, Carlisle play some right attractive football, playing from the back on the deck mostly. But the reason for this post was to discuss Alcohol and Standing.

 

These topics have probably been discussed before but I couldn't help but notice at the weekend the amount of people drinking in the stadium and all that £££ that the club must get from it. I was in the relatively new big stand, and I'd say at least 400-500 people pre match were standing under the stand most with at least 2 bottles in hand (the queues were massive) and at £4 a pop that's a whole lot of wonga. Not to mention the half time customers.

 

The atmosphere was amazing at the game (especially the 2nd half) and I have to say I think that's down to the alcohol loosing people's lips. As I said I was in the stand, and that was rocking, the singing section is behind the goals in the terracing, so can only imagine how that was.

 

The crowd was just under 6000 and you would have swore it more with the noise.

 

I really hope with any new stadium we have we incorporate a good few sections for safe standing, it's just a shame that the carry on after the cup final last year has seen all talk of alcohol in Scottish grounds go silent, when from what I hear we were pretty close with Motherwell agreeing to run a trial with it.

 

Anyway, it's obviously not the same as watching the Dandies and it was only because there was nothing else to do, but it definitely opened my eyes.

[Dynamo]

So what with it being International weekend last weekend, I decided to pop down to the Carlisle United v Accrington Stanley.

 

First thing I have to say is, Carlisle play some right attractive football, playing from the back on the deck mostly. But the reason for this post was to discuss Alcohol and Standing.

 

These topics have probably been discussed before but I couldn't help but notice at the weekend the amount of people drinking in the stadium and all that £££ that the club must get from it. I was in the relatively new big stand, and I'd say at least 400-500 people pre match were standing under the stand most with at least 2 bottles in hand (the queues were massive) and at £4 a pop that's a whole lot of wonga. Not to mention the half time customers.

 

The atmosphere was amazing at the game (especially the 2nd half) and I have to say I think that's down to the alcohol loosing people's lips. As I said I was in the stand, and that was rocking, the singing section is behind the goals in the terracing, so can only imagine how that was.

 

The crowd was just under 6000 and you would have swore it more with the noise.

 

I really hope with any new stadium we have we incorporate a good few sections for safe standing, it's just a shame that the carry on after the cup final last year has seen all talk of alcohol in Scottish grounds go silent, when from what I hear we were pretty close with Motherwell agreeing to run a trial with it.

 

Anyway, it's obviously not the same as watching the Dandies and it was only because there was nothing else to do, but it definitely opened my eyes.

 

You must have had a fair few.

[1903Fitba]

No chance of this happening anytime soon.

 

More chance of class A's being introduced

[Patches]

 

You must have had a fair few.

Unfortunately I was driving. But I kid you not I was shocked when they announced a crowd of just under 6000. My first thought was they were pulling a Tax swindle.

 

I'm actually just listening to Talksport at the moment and they are discussing Scholes comments regarding preferring Non League football, and whilst I know Carlisle isn't non league I can deffo see the appeal for people to turn their backs on the EPL clubs

[vanderark14]

Unfortunately I was driving. But I kid you not I was shocked when they announced a crowd of just under 6000. My first thought was they were pulling a Tax swindle.

 

I'm actually just listening to Talksport at the moment and they are discussing Scholes comments regarding preferring Non League football, and whilst I know Carlisle isn't non league I can deffo see the appeal for people to turn their backs on the EPL clubs

 

I'd rather watch non-league any day of the week, AFC is the only exception nowadays and even thats a chore....................its impossible to switch off though. I'd watch a highland league match before a CL or EPL match

[Bluto10]

That's cause you support a HL club.

Nobody world expect you to prefer English or Euro fitba when you support the Sco amateur game.

 

I hi yo diff levels of fitba and it's Nae better or worse; just different.

 

But agreed on the original point; I do like a pint(Z) during the game.

[tup]

Aye the Highland league is more worthy of watching than the fake English premier league.

[bobb4you]

You can't have alcohol and Glaswegians in the same league.

[vanderark14]

That's cause you support a HL club.

Nobody world expect you to prefer English or Euro fitba when you support the Sco amateur game.

 

I hi yo diff levels of fitba and it's Nae better or worse; just different.

 

But agreed on the original point; I do like a pint(Z) during the game.

 

I'd watch a game at the local park before I watched the EPL or most professional leagues. Football has changed too much and not for the better IMO. I accept I am in the minority of football fans there though.

[BWG]

The EPL is for people that want to pretend that they like football. It's like the top 40 for music, only idiots listen to it.

[Poodler]

No chance of this happening anytime soon.

 

More chance of class A's being introduced

 

It's the least the club could do given recent performances

[Proud9]

People find football an excuse to act a cunt without any drink in them as it is.

[Stoneybloke]

The new Chinese owners of West Bromwich gave everyone a free drink at the first home match. There was no crowd trouble.

[boboisared]

The new Chinese owners of West Bromwich gave everyone a free drink at the first home match. There was no crowd trouble.

 

Have you ever been to an Aberdeen v Rangers game?

[Stoneybloke]

 

Have you ever been to an Aberdeen v Rangers game?

Yes, but not for a long time. Been to Ibrox as well, and Hampden cup finals.

[boboisared]

Yes, but not for a long time. Been to Ibrox as well, and Hampden cup finals.

So you'll be well aware of the reasons why drink is not allowed at the football then?

[zander]

So you'll be well aware of the reasons why drink is not allowed at the football then?

Games should be categorised.

 

What harm will a few pints cause against the likes of Killie,Hamilton etc

[boboisared]

Games should be categorised.

 

What harm will a few pints cause against the likes of Killie,Hamilton etc

There would be outcry from both sides of the arse, who shouldn't be allowed near a watered down pint at the match.

[Stoneybloke]

So you'll be well aware of the reasons why drink is not allowed at the football then?

In Scotland, yes. Haven't seen any problems here in England. Several bars under the stands at the Hawthorns.

[Proud9]

My experience of games down south is they barely even swear at games, have people going feel here cause a throw in decision went the wrong way.

[Stoneybloke]

My experience of games down south is they barely even swear at games, have people going feel here cause a throw in decision went the wrong way.

Yes, swearing is usually confined to the hardcore areas. Lots of kids in the main sections. Kids for a quid at some games. All relatively civilised.

[Dynamo]

My experience of games down south is they barely even swear at games, have people going feel here cause a throw in decision went the wrong way.

 

 

Haha too true

[360]

It's because you're about 100 years behind us in terms of evolution.

 

Just look at Braveheart. We were civilised and well mannered, while you lot were barbaric and took pleasure, and still do, from baring your arse to an assembled crowd.

 

You're still playing catch up, we might be equals one day.

[Dynamo]

It's because you're about 100 years behind us in terms of evolution.

 

Just look at Braveheart. We were civilised and well mannered, while you lot were barbaric and took pleasure, and still do, from baring your arse to an assembled crowd.

 

You're still playing catch up, we might be equals one day.

 

You live in the English equivalent of Motherwell.

Pipe down, kid.

[BWG]

 

You live in the English equivalent of Motherwell.

Pipe down, kid.

 

A bit harsh on Motherwell like.

[WA_Don]

Went to the Socceroos game last week, stood in the terracing and had a few beers, was a good game with a good atmosphere

[360]

 

You live in the English equivalent of Motherwell.

Pipe down, kid.

 

 

See, it's even a smiley on this particular Scottish football forum.

 

I can get a drink at the Boro game, too. No trouble. Because we're civilised.

[vanderark14]

So you'll be well aware of the reasons why drink is not allowed at the football then?

 

people still drink at football, the ban is useless here. the same goes for early kick offs. People will just get up earlier to get drunk.

[boboisared]

 

people still drink at football, the ban is useless here. the same goes for early kick offs. People will just get up earlier to get drunk.

No, folk don't get drunk at the football. They get drunk before it. The SFA will not want to get themselves in a situation where there is alcohol sold within the stadiums and one of the ugly sisters cause chaos. They're ok with them making a cunt of themselves as it stands as it's currently the home teams fault for allowing them entry.

[muttonhumper]

I love the argument that drink should not be sold in grounds now because of the carry on at the Hibs v Sevco match.

A game which had no drink on sale in the ground..

 

Fucking clowns.