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The American IPA in the fan zone is the best pint at the ground.
It might be a mess but most importantly they exist. Sporting Events Act (1985) controls drinking at Football Stadiums.No need to change the laws (well there is because it is a mess)
My take would be that there's a place within a hundred metres or so they could Cuckoo out to, which assuming this was mutually beneficial (fan park anyone?) it would be a good way to make money for both.Considering the amount of small breweries that have gone bust, called it a day or been forced to sell out to the Global mega-breweries in the last 24 months...I'd have severe doubts that a football club could make it work as a sideline.
Yup, though I've no idea on scale, and if the management is who I think it is, I'm not sure I'd be dealing with them (based on one very brief snapshot).Navigation?
Brewery has shut last I heard.Yup, though I've no idea on scale, and if the management is who I think it is, I'm not sure I'd be dealing with them (based on one very brief snapshot).
There must be a local brewery out there who'd fancy a regular production flow (in season) at the kind of scale we'd need though - still, at 6.50 a pint of shit cider perhaps they're already killing it!
I could talk this morning - so based on that it was good but not to a couple of games last season! Was great to hear all the stands getting involved again, missed that. (It’s also good to not be a grumpy bastard today!)Anyone who wants to leave last nights atmosphere behind for the sake of a shiny bowl with comfy seats wants fukcing with a ragman's trumpet.
Yes, Navigation stopped brewing. Still plenty of decent breweries in Nottingham. But it won't happen unfortunately.Brewery has shut last I heard.
I think Tottenham are the club for you.Only in the 'hospitality' areas but that's what's wrong. The WFCG is not easy to get away from so some facilities for supporters to relax for a while after the final whistle would be really good and would demonstrate that the club do actually care.
Football has come a long way from the bad old days that I hear so much about, from my dad and uncles, standing on overcrowded terraces, wet with rain and someone else's ale, and with zero facilities other than perhaps a tea stall with plastic cups and a burger van selling total crap. That progress came about when someone, somewhere, recognised that you can't treat football fans like the railways used to treat passengers. First, second and third class. TE Upper concourse is third class.
Agree, its totally ridiculous to make such comparisons, it'll be big Mara's fault there's no trams too. Forest are no different to 80% of Prem clubs and 99% of league clubs in Britain for such things. I'd rather not get a tram to a football ground myself.Yes, but we're not in some countries. We're in England and Wales where there is a specific set of laws for drinking at Football matches which include in the stadium and after the match.
Changing the laws is a different set of issues to bemoaning the club doesn't do something that is currently not done elsewhere in English football.
But, that's not Forest fault is it?Likewise, there is a specific set of laws that prohibits the broadcasting of live football between 1500-1700 on a Saturday, and just like those laws, the current ones centred around the - shock, horror! - consumption of alcohol at football grounds are outdated, and not fit for purpose.
Forest‘s fault? No, of course not.But, that's not Forest fault is it?
Drinking in the stands is the worst idea ever. Kids now think that beer is for wanging about to demonstrate that they are celebrating harder than anyone else.It might be a mess but most importantly they exist. Sporting Events Act (1985) controls drinking at Football Stadiums.
Are you advocating the club breaks the law to provide drinks?
Are we taking this Rebel Club metaphor too seriously?
I'm quite happy for the youths to do that in their 'Fanzones' with their over-priced, over-hyped, over-advertised, under-flavoured chemical lagers.Drinking in the stands is the worst idea ever. Kids now think that beer is for wanging about to demonstrate that they are celebrating harder than anyone else.
Exactly my points. I do feel that some posters would be happy to revert to overcrowded terraces just "for the atmosphere'. They are conservatives with a small c and in any business, and football is a business, you have to get your head up and look forward. Forest loose lots of money because they do not have adequate, let alone first class, facilities in house.No need to allow alcohol in the stands, we just need to improve the concourses and efficiency of service so it's actually possible to get a decent pint at half time
I also wouldn't be against opening bars after full time but again the concourses would need massive improvement before it would be viable
Talking of Matchday pass. What's Gonzo got in his little pot?I mentioned that the city ground was back to it's best at times on Tuesday and I love it when players join in. Aina here giving it large to on and off the pitch with a scarf. Spotted on the matchday pass
Looks like he's visited his Shaman and gone for a bit of pre match ayahuascaTalking of Matchday pass. What's Gonzo got in his little pot?View attachment 37552
Mushy peas and mint sauce, would be my guess.Talking of Matchday pass. What's Gonzo got in his little pot?View attachment 37552
Peyote.Talking of Matchday pass. What's Gonzo got in his little pot?View attachment 37552