| Fans to be breathalysed? 08:12 - May 2 with 6119 views | Johnw102 |
Hope they extend that to cinema, theatre and concert goers who drink before their entertainment. Having a couple of pints before a game has been an established part of the day out for ever. After a long coach trip from S. Wales to London, Manchester, Liverpool a few pints before the game, with home fans is part of the enjoyment. Stewards already have the power to refuse entry to a ground to anyone they deem drunk, so leave well alone!
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:16 - May 2 with 2999 views | orion3016 |
This is a dangerous precedent , there could be major incidents outside the ground if fans are refused entry,sone stewards already get heady heights with the power they think they have and giving some of them extra responsibility could be carnage |  |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:17 - May 2 with 2997 views | dgt73 |
Fook them. I'm not a drinker myself, but a few pints before a match is all part of the whole match day experience. |  |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:20 - May 2 with 2988 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:16 - May 2 by orion3016 |
This is a dangerous precedent , there could be major incidents outside the ground if fans are refused entry,sone stewards already get heady heights with the power they think they have and giving some of them extra responsibility could be carnage |
Yes if a steward doesn't like the look of you, no doubt he'll use this stop you entering even if you've only had a couple. Fcuking ridiculous. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:26 - May 2 with 2960 views | Jackfath |
Let's get some perspective here.
I really don't think they will be stopping people who have had a few pints. Rather the odd one or two who can hardly stand, or indeed caused some concern the previous home match due to excessive drinking. |  |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:33 - May 2 with 2942 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:26 - May 2 by Jackfath |
Let's get some perspective here.
I really don't think they will be stopping people who have had a few pints. Rather the odd one or two who can hardly stand, or indeed caused some concern the previous home match due to excessive drinking. |
Yes, let's keep some perspective? How many fans have you seen this season who can hardly stand trying to enter the liberty ? A sledgehammer to crack a nut. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:36 - May 2 with 2926 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:33 - May 2 by dgt73 |
Yes, let's keep some perspective? How many fans have you seen this season who can hardly stand trying to enter the liberty ? A sledgehammer to crack a nut. |
None in the section I frequent.
Why should drinking excessively be acceptable just because it's always been like it and it's the football?
Do we not want to attract more youngsters to the matches? Why should they be exposed to drunken loutish behaviour? | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:36 - May 2 with 2927 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:26 - May 2 by Jackfath |
Let's get some perspective here.
I really don't think they will be stopping people who have had a few pints. Rather the odd one or two who can hardly stand, or indeed caused some concern the previous home match due to excessive drinking. |
And also it's already a criminal offence to try and enter a football stadium while being drunk. So powers already exist to deal with any problems. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:38 - May 2 with 2920 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:36 - May 2 by Jackfath |
None in the section I frequent.
Why should drinking excessively be acceptable just because it's always been like it and it's the football?
Do we not want to attract more youngsters to the matches? Why should they be exposed to drunken loutish behaviour? |
But it's not a problem. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:38 - May 2 with 2918 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:36 - May 2 by dgt73 |
And also it's already a criminal offence to try and enter a football stadium while being drunk. So powers already exist to deal with any problems. |
Are those powers enforced? Is evidence needed to prosecute? | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:39 - May 2 with 2911 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:38 - May 2 by dgt73 |
But it's not a problem. |
One member of this board spewed all over himself at a match due to excessive drinking.
Not a problem?
I wonder if there is a correlation between any public disorder at football matches and excessive drinking? What do you think? [Post edited 2 May 2015 8:40]
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:40 - May 2 with 2909 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:38 - May 2 by Jackfath |
Are those powers enforced? Is evidence needed to prosecute? |
Yes without doubt. Not only will you end up in court, but you could also get a 3 yr ban. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:41 - May 2 with 2902 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:40 - May 2 by dgt73 |
Yes without doubt. Not only will you end up in court, but you could also get a 3 yr ban. |
So don't drink to excess when going to watch a football match. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:44 - May 2 with 2894 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:39 - May 2 by Jackfath |
One member of this board spewed all over himself at a match due to excessive drinking.
Not a problem?
I wonder if there is a correlation between any public disorder at football matches and excessive drinking? What do you think? [Post edited 2 May 2015 8:40]
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In the past yes, but there are no public order issues at Swans games now and one or two drunk fans out of 20 000 is hardly what I'd call a problem. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:45 - May 2 with 2888 views | raynor94 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:41 - May 2 by Jackfath |
So don't drink to excess when going to watch a football match. |
Yes, I remember the unnamed individual doing it at Derby and blaming a dodgy pint! shocking behaviour |  |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:47 - May 2 with 2874 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:41 - May 2 by Jackfath |
So don't drink to excess when going to watch a football match. |
Powers already exist as i have just pointed out. So why give stewards extra powers when they are no where near as trained as a police officer. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:49 - May 2 with 2870 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:44 - May 2 by dgt73 |
In the past yes, but there are no public order issues at Swans games now and one or two drunk fans out of 20 000 is hardly what I'd call a problem. |
One or two is one or two too many. It's 2015 not 1970.
Get plastered away from 20000 others by all means, but please don't spoil the enjoyment of others due to your excessive drinking habit. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:50 - May 2 with 2864 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:47 - May 2 by dgt73 |
Powers already exist as i have just pointed out. So why give stewards extra powers when they are no where near as trained as a police officer. |
They need extra powers to prosecute, as I have just pointed out. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:54 - May 2 with 2851 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:50 - May 2 by Jackfath |
They need extra powers to prosecute, as I have just pointed out. |
wtf are you talking fath. Have you been drinking this morning.  if so please stay away from the liberty today.  | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:55 - May 2 with 2838 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:54 - May 2 by dgt73 |
wtf are you talking fath. Have you been drinking this morning. if so please stay away from the liberty today. |
No.
You're trying defend drunks at the football and clearly haven't a leg to stand on. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:59 - May 2 with 2820 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:58 - May 2 by Jackfath |
No ranting here butty. |
Oh you are👠| |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 09:03 - May 2 with 2804 views | LeonisGod |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:26 - May 2 by Jackfath |
Let's get some perspective here.
I really don't think they will be stopping people who have had a few pints. Rather the odd one or two who can hardly stand, or indeed caused some concern the previous home match due to excessive drinking. |
Apparently the threshold being talked about is twice the legal driving limit. Which will apply to about 25% of our crowds I reckon. The east will be empty for a start.
If it was just for blind drunk fans they wouldn't need the test. It's all meaningless anyway as people will still be able to load up in the ground. Maybe it's just a ploy to increase club bar sales?
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 09:05 - May 2 with 2797 views | dgt73 |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 09:03 - May 2 by LeonisGod |
Apparently the threshold being talked about is twice the legal driving limit. Which will apply to about 25% of our crowds I reckon. The east will be empty for a start.
If it was just for blind drunk fans they wouldn't need the test. It's all meaningless anyway as people will still be able to load up in the ground. Maybe it's just a ploy to increase club bar sales?
Bonkers. |
Spot on. | |
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| Fans to be breathalysed? on 09:09 - May 2 with 2778 views | Jackfath |
| Fans to be breathalysed? on 08:59 - May 2 by dgt73 |
Oh you are👠|
That old Dimi used to say I was ranting when he was clearly out of his depth chatting to me. Don't be the same as him eh? | |
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