Drinking while watching

[TrueBlue]

Following on from the safe standing thread just wondering opinions on being able to watch football live while drinking like they can in rugby or cricket - surely this would have much added revenue benefit during games for clubs!!! I could see myself and me pals going through 2 maybe 3 pints during a game.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

It would be nice to think that we could have a beer or two whilst watching the game.....................unfortunately, football's a game that attracts the "knob" more than other sports.....and thus becomes a non-starter..

 

[Berrichonne shrimper]

It would be nice to think that we could have a beer or two whilst watching the game.....................unfortunately, football's a game that attracts the "knob" more than other sports.....and thus becomes a non-starter..

Sorry Harry i disagree,im a knob and people drink around me at Berri games and there is never any problems.

 

[OldBlueLady]

If it were just 2 or 3 pints during a match I doubt that would be much of a problem. However, the 3 or 4 prior to the match in addition to 2 or 3 during might be.

I also think it would be a great idea, but unfortunately it won't happen.

 

[johnlattimerssponge]

I saw Hertha Berlin play last season and drinking during matches is not a problem there with plastic jugs etc with pictures
of the favourite home player's on them which would be great in the UK but I can not see that happening.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I saw Hertha Berlin play last season and drinking during matches is not a problem there with plastic jugs etc with pictures
of the favourite home player's on them which would be great in the UK but I can not see that happening.

What were the pictures of?

 

[TrueBlue]

But I don't think it's going to cause any problems most grounds you can just go in the stand and drink anyway during games? So why does it make a difference if it's while watching the game?!?

 

[twobob]

Drink is too intrinsically linked with violence in most British peoples minds (fuelled by the press) so won't happen any time soon.

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

I saw Hertha Berlin play last season and drinking during matches is not a problem there with plastic jugs etc with pictures
of the favourite home player's on them which would be great in the UK but I can not see that happening.

Germans can handle their drink, though, and don't turn into lairy, chair-throwing yobs after 4 Stellas. I like a drink but don't think it should be introduced at football matches. We can't be trusted...

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

It's a pity, as I like a drink whilst watching sport - loved drinking in the stands at Twickers or the Oval in the sunshine...

 

[TrueBlue]

Germans can handle their drink, though, and don't turn into lairy, chair-throwing yobs after 4 Stellas. I like a drink but don't think it should be introduced at football matches. We can't be trusted...

Sorry but you are talking ****ing total crap mate drink is drink the effect is the same on a Frenchman a German a sweed or a bloody Andorran

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

Whilst it would be nice to have a beer and watch the game, the trouble it would generate just wouldn't be worth it IMO

 

[TrueBlue]

Whilst it would be nice to have a beer and watch the game, the trouble it would generate just wouldn't be worth it IMO

I don't see what trouble it would generate?!?!

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I don't see what trouble it would generate?!?!

Too many drinks = crowd trouble. Don't even try to deny it.

 

[TrueBlue]

Too many drinks = crowd trouble. Don't even try to deny it.

Agreed but people go to the pub before the game so I don't see any harm!!!

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Agreed but people go to the pub before the game so I don't see any harm!!!

I understand that Scott, but you could easily drink another 2 or 3 pints per half. That's between 4 and 6 more pints by the end of the game and then the bravado is there for it all to kick off.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

I'm more worried about vegetables drinking beer. Are you sure you didn't mean turnips ?

 

[TrueBlue]

I understand that Scott, but you could easily drink another 2 or 3 pints per half. That's between 4 and 6 more pints by the end of the game and then the bravado is there for it all to kick off.

Some mite not bother with the pub if they can drink a watch!

 

[Hotman]

Agree with Scott
Any lads with common sense wouldn't drink too much if they want to have a scrap, and you can get wrecked before the match if you really want to.

 

[canveyshrimper]

I'd say it would be a monumental pain in the arse with people wandering to and from the bar with a game going on.