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Post by dave1 on Sept 24, 2021 16:24:25 GMT
I saw loads of stoke fans bringing ale back to their seats at half time last week
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2021 18:51:00 GMT
I saw loads of stoke fans bringing ale back to their seats at half time last week They needed it after that shit performance.
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Post by PotterLog on Sept 24, 2021 19:59:48 GMT
So everybody should suffer for what is in essence a handful? Should we stop or ban everything in life because of a handful then? I don't think it's a handful. I don't think it's everyone. It works fine now and doesn't need to change. Does it work fine now? Does it not massively contribute to heavy congestion on the concourse at half time and before the match, for example? Seems like a civilised idea worth consideration to me
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Post by wuzza on Sept 24, 2021 21:02:42 GMT
To be honest mate it’s my experience as a season ticket holder in the East Stand that has driven my prejudice. I’ve not noticed any difference - the movement is endless and that’s even after they introduced ‘waitress’ service to individual seats from some of the food outlets. I’m as mild mannered as it’s possible to be but sometimes I could cheerfully throttle certain fans 🙂 I know what you mean. My seats at Stoke are on the end of a row. Constantly up and down 5 minutes before kick off and 5 after, + half time. Just for the record after tonight’s game I completely reverse my views and will only watch that bloody rugby club play if I am utterly pished and have at least 5 more pints close at hand !!!!!
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Post by Ron on Sept 24, 2021 21:17:28 GMT
I’m not against it if people act civilised, but you can guarantee it’ll be spoilt by a small minority of selfish pricks. probably the same bellends who think going to an away game means it’s ok to throw beer around in The concourse area. Great for the kids to see that. I love a beer as much as anyone- but don’t be a dickhead with it. As for in the stands it works fine in the continent where people have a more sensible relationship with alcohol.
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Post by walton corner on Sept 24, 2021 21:20:03 GMT
I’m sure you can have a dry stand if you like
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Post by sticky on Sept 24, 2021 21:22:28 GMT
Can see both sides of the argument tbf, still think they should just stream the match on the TVs in the concourse and keep the concourse bars open. If people decide to stay down there all game it’s there choice. Half the problems not been able to get a drink in the first place, and then the other half is having to swig it in 2 mins to get back to your seat. It’d prob help relieve the congestion at h/t as well (granted it’ll piss people off up and down all game)
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 24, 2021 21:31:30 GMT
I don't think it's a handful. I don't think it's everyone. It works fine now and doesn't need to change. Does it work fine now? Does it not massively contribute to heavy congestion on the concourse at half time and before the match, for example? Seems like a civilised idea worth consideration to me I think at Stoke areas that are too small do that. If it would be done in a civilised manner then it’s a good idea. It wouldn’t be though.
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Post by maninasuitcase on Sept 24, 2021 22:05:20 GMT
Just a thought, when we get to the winter months, and freeze our arses of at the brit, getting soaked with ale and getting even colder is the last thing i want, along with slipping on my arse when the watered down pish freezes on the steps. So maybe they can serve hot toddies instead.
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Post by RF10 on Sept 24, 2021 22:21:43 GMT
Tell us more and perhaps the dickheads will all piss off there! I presumed he meant low alcohol (free) beer rather than here's a can of stella / strongbow on the house They did it at the sydney test I went 15 years ago or whatever as the aussies couldn't handle their drinks, tried a low alcohol beer and a 0.5% smirnoff ice then just kept the money in my pocket till after play when I could a normal beer flavoured water in the pub. I did indeed but I do like the thought of free alcohol.
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Post by kidcrewbob on Sept 24, 2021 23:41:23 GMT
The ban on taking a pint to your seat is an anachronism from the 80s when folk were being slashed with Stanley knives and regularly invading stands and pitches etc etc. The game has become massively gentrified - for the better I might add - and they should bring the match day / event experience in line with other sports and stadium events. Trial it and if there’s complaints of ale being chucked in the air then ban pints in that part of the ground and restrict it to 330cl bottles only. It has to be said that this sort of nonesense encouraged by irresponsible media coverage of fan zones in the World Cup and euros would almost certainly not happen in some parts of the stadium.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2021 0:05:22 GMT
I’m sure you can have a dry stand if you like Or maybe a wet stand where everyone more concerned about having a drink in their hand than watching the game can all bitch about how flat the beer is rather than discuss the match?
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Post by Squeekster on Sept 25, 2021 10:00:54 GMT
I’m sure you can have a dry stand if you like Or maybe a wet stand where everyone more concerned about having a drink in their hand than watching the game can all bitch about how flat the beer is rather than discuss the match? What's wrong with doing it all?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2021 10:38:21 GMT
Or maybe a wet stand where everyone more concerned about having a drink in their hand than watching the game can all bitch about how flat the beer is rather than discuss the match? What's wrong with doing it all? I’ve already mentioned my comments at length on this thread as to why I don’t believe it’s a good idea. They generally fall in line with much of what others have posted. 1. The spilling ot beer would be a nuisance. 2. Despite the reduction of violence at football games, England does have a troubled history with football, alcohol and violence. 3. It would likely cost a lot of money, i.e., extra policing and stewards, so I wonder just how much extra money any clubs would make and whether it would be worth the risk. It’s fair enough if you don’t agree with those, but that’s why I’m against it.
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Post by StokieMatt on Sept 25, 2021 11:42:48 GMT
Really can’t think of anything worse, got a weird obsession of throwing pints when we score in England.
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Post by OldStokie on Sept 25, 2021 11:58:07 GMT
This thread reminds me of the smoking ban. Different reasons and effects but same outcome - one man's meat is another's poison. The matchday experience really has changed. Fans are even washing their hands in the bogs these days. OS.
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Post by ohbottom on Sept 25, 2021 13:20:45 GMT
The matchday experience really has changed. Fans are even washing their hands in the bogs these days. OS. To be fair, they're probably more hygienic than the sinks
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Post by headsgoup on Sept 25, 2021 13:58:26 GMT
It works in other countries. Sadly don't see it working here. Yes and no. I was at FC Utrecht / RKC Waalwijk last week, and after a controversial penalty award at the home end, it was basically raining beer, in an attempt to put the taker off. The game was postponed for about 15 minutes. 9pm kick off for TV, mind.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2021 14:09:11 GMT
It works in other countries. Sadly don't see it working here. Yes and no. I was at FC Utrecht / RKC Waalwijk last week, and after a controversial penalty award at the home end, it was basically raining beer, in an attempt to put the taker off. The game was postponed for about 15 minutes. 9pm kick off for TV, mind. Supporting Utrecht I hope!
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Post by xchpotter on Sept 25, 2021 16:42:34 GMT
I’m not against it if people act civilised, but you can guarantee it’ll be spoilt by a small minority of selfish pricks. Unfortunately you can guarantee there will be those who ruin it for others. They will be the same sort of arse holes panicking and causing chaos at the petrol stations. As long as they are OK they won't give a toss about others.
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Post by tejstokie on Sept 25, 2021 16:55:09 GMT
I like the idea of certain stands, or in standing room only myself. Family stand obviously not, etc. I'd leave it to each fan base per each stadium. Let the fans decide by vote. Common sense.
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Post by sportsman on Sept 25, 2021 17:01:10 GMT
Some young dick head in the south stand got arrested today for drinking up there. Every bloody game when we score there's a drink that comes flying over all of us. Absolute fucking children
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Post by headsgoup on Sept 25, 2021 18:51:03 GMT
Yes and no. I was at FC Utrecht / RKC Waalwijk last week, and after a controversial penalty award at the home end, it was basically raining beer, in an attempt to put the taker off. The game was postponed for about 15 minutes. 9pm kick off for TV, mind. Supporting Utrecht I hope! Very much so - I'm in the Zuidtribune right now.
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Post by Squeekster on Sept 26, 2021 9:54:25 GMT
What's wrong with doing it all? I’ve already mentioned my comments at length on this thread as to why I don’t believe it’s a good idea. They generally fall in line with much of what others have posted. 1. The spilling ot beer would be a nuisance. 2. Despite the reduction of violence at football games, England does have a troubled history with football, alcohol and violence. 3. It would likely cost a lot of money, i.e., extra policing and stewards, so I wonder just how much extra money any clubs would make and whether it would be worth the risk. It’s fair enough if you don’t agree with those, but that’s why I’m against it. Yes but drinking goes on anyway so most of argument is void, all I'm saying is people have an option to sit in their seat and have a beer as long as they are sensible I have no problem.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 10:05:55 GMT
Some young dick head in the south stand got arrested today for drinking up there. Every bloody game when we score there's a drink that comes flying over all of us. Absolute fucking children What's wrong with throwing beer over a 5-year-old, or a disabled person? It's all just 'bants' these days. Apparently.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Sept 26, 2021 10:49:15 GMT
A recipe for disaster in this country unfortunately.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Sept 26, 2021 10:51:41 GMT
It's easily policed, certain blocks could be "dry" and others not. I'm not sure that many people are bothered about drinking warm Carlsberg in their seat but I could be wrong......
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Post by loosestools on Sept 26, 2021 10:53:55 GMT
I've said it on this forum many times: ALE AND FOOTBALL DO NOT MIX.
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Post by Squeekster on Sept 26, 2021 11:39:16 GMT
I've said it on this forum many times: ALE AND FOOTBALL DO NOT MIX. I drink at every match and don't throw it over anyone or get into any trouble so for me they do mix. I'm not saying I would drink in the stands but I wouldn't begrudge anyone else as long as they were sensible about it.
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Post by danceswithclams on Sept 26, 2021 12:51:41 GMT
I like the idea of certain stands, or in standing room only myself. Family stand obviously not Incredibly discriminatory. Why should we deprive those kids of a couple of beers? And people wonder why the atmosphere is flat and our supporter base is ageing. Pfft.
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