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Post by matt1811 on Nov 18, 2018 17:07:12 GMT 1
Hello everyone, I am currently attempting to ascertain some data from WPL spectators and their thoughts regarding the football-specific alcohol legislation. Whilst there is research out there, this is always from the perspective of teams in the EPL, despite the law also applying to the WPL. With this in mind, i wondered whether some of you would be kind enough to take part in my survey. No private data is collected and it should take no longer than 5 mins. The link is here: bristol.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZYofngBficZnLf and i thank you in advance for your consideration. Have a great Sunday all. Matt |
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Post by majormoments on Nov 18, 2018 22:21:49 GMT 1
Strange I can have a steaming hot coffee on the touchline but not a pint of lager.
Know which I would have thrown over me
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Post by matt1811 on Nov 18, 2018 23:47:37 GMT 1
Strange I can have a steaming hot coffee on the touchline but not a pint of lager. Know which I would have thrown over me Agreed. I read a story a while back about a fan who had a Bovril go down the back of their neck! That must have been painful. |
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Post by unclefester on Nov 19, 2018 11:14:10 GMT 1
It’s a bit of a joke really, I don’t drink so it doesn’t affect me, but you can have plenty of beer out of sight of the pitch then go and watch the game, so why can’t you have a drink in the stand ? What’s the difference ? The only reason I can think of is showing people drinking on TV. But that hasn’t stopped them showing rugby games where plenty of supporters have pints in hand. Oh I don’t know.
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Post by unclefester on Nov 19, 2018 11:14:30 GMT 1
Also I tried to complete the survey but the page won’t load.
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Post by ccfc1927 on Nov 19, 2018 11:41:29 GMT 1
You are allowed to drink at non league games. Merthyr have this facility as do the team I go to watch FC United of Manchester. If Merthyr are allowed drink why aren't the rest of non league teams in Wales
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Post by matt1811 on Nov 19, 2018 13:38:20 GMT 1
It’s a bit of a joke really, I don’t drink so it doesn’t affect me, but you can have plenty of beer out of sight of the pitch then go and watch the game, so why can’t you have a drink in the stand ? What’s the difference ? The only reason I can think of is showing people drinking on TV. But that hasn’t stopped them showing rugby games where plenty of supporters have pints in hand. Oh I don’t know. Agreed. Although in Scotland, they cannot even drink in the stadium out of 'direct view,' a complete blanket ban. The justification there for not possessing alcohol in 'direct view' was because they were worried about the containers being used as missiles which happened during the 1980 Celtic v Rangers Scottish Cup Final. This led to their creation of football-alcohol laws in 1980, with England and Wales following suit in 1985. It was one of the things that stood out to me when watching the WC actually, when the cameras often panned to fans with pints. Didn't see much disorder there either did we.  |
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Post by matt1811 on Nov 19, 2018 13:40:24 GMT 1
Also I tried to complete the survey but the page won’t load. Oh, sorry about that. Ive just created another link if you want to try here |
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Post by matt1811 on Nov 19, 2018 13:43:25 GMT 1
You are allowed to drink at non league games. Merthyr have this facility as do the team I go to watch FC United of Manchester. If Merthyr are allowed drink why aren't the rest of non league teams in Wales The WPL is 'designated' for the purposes of the legislation. Personally, i think it is disproportionate that the WPL is included, but i am also aware that not everyone feels this way. Some fans, for a variety of reasons, don't want to be around it. Which is what i am trying to gather from the survey |
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Post by unclefester on Nov 19, 2018 14:05:30 GMT 1
Also I tried to complete the survey but the page won’t load. Oh, sorry about that. Ive just created another link if you want to try here Still doesn’t work. |
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Post by mikeyred on Nov 19, 2018 15:21:44 GMT 1
Both links work fine for me.
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Post by unclefester on Nov 19, 2018 15:29:00 GMT 1
Perhaps it just doesn’t work with Safari then.
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Post by scoutman on Nov 19, 2018 16:09:33 GMT 1
The WPL is a proscribed league under the alcohol at football ground regulations along with the Premier League and EFL in England due to European competitions. The FAW prevented drinking alcohol at all grounds during matches, in my opinion quite wrongly, it could not be enforced at clubs like Merthyr playing in English competitions. Due to a rule change made at the last FAW AGM drinking at clubs with a licenced premises is now allowed in designated areas but not at pitchside.
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Post by Captain sensible on Nov 19, 2018 16:11:58 GMT 1
Good thread. How are rugby fans allowed to drink themselves into a pack of frenzied madmen after an international?? Its just called "hi spirits" by the authorites and sent home... with a football fan, it is an arrest, court monday morning, banning order and a 4 figure fine. Sins of the fathers syndrome..
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Post by matt1811 on Nov 19, 2018 16:15:14 GMT 1
The WPL is a proscribed league under the alcohol at football ground regulations along with the Premier League and EFL in England due to European competitions. The FAW prevented drinking alcohol at all grounds during matches, in my opinion quite wrongly, it could not be enforced at clubs like Merthyr playing in English competitions. Due to a rule change made at the last FAW AGM drinking at clubs with a licenced premises is now allowed in designated areas but not at pitchside. Thanks for that. Very interesting. Is there anything in the public domain regarding the FAW AGM decision? I am also assuming the designated areas are not in 'direct view' of the playing area during the game, or that would be against the law? |
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