EPL Talk - Latest Comments in Beer And English Football: A Match Made In Heaven

Re: Beer And English Football: A Match Made In Heaven

The Gaffer — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:37:43 -0000

The one thing I would say about alcohol is that it shouldn't be blamed for hooliganism. You had all of that beer consumed during WC 2006 and there were few problems from the England fans.

To me, hooliganism is often premeditated and more political than a result of drunken fans.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

Re: Beer And English Football: A Match Made In Heaven

Michael — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:29:25 -0000

That's exactly what I mean. I don't think alcohol should be embraced as much as it is at sporting events there, and I'm glad to see the NFL taking positive steps to change the culture at stadiums here.

Of course I don't want to go back, but I don't think the relationship between alcohol and soccer is a good one, period.

Re: Beer And English Football: A Match Made In Heaven

Burt Reynolds — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:27:49 -0000

Now that you mention sponsors... Newcastle's will be Carling next year...

Re: Beer And English Football: A Match Made In Heaven

Tim — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:47:23 -0000

You want to go back to how it was in the 70's and 80's? As. drinking was a major of cause of the troubles back then.

Re: Beer And English Football: A Match Made In Heaven

Michael — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:04:58 -0000

The lives lost and violence caused as a direct result of this mass use of alcohol far outweighs any of the positives that have come from it. It isn't even close, and it's a shame that this much drinking is still such a huge part of British culture.