[Football] Proposal to allow alcohol in the stands

[wellquickwoody]

I don’t object to the sensible person having a beer in the stands which applies to 99% of fans at a game but it is unfortunate that the 1% of dickheads will inevitably spoil it for everyone else.

Those silly folks would soon learn a lesson.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Oh no … I really feel for those poor people.

Probably about as much as they feel for you.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

I do find it slightly odd that most of the objections revolve around the idea of people moving during the game to buy more drinks/go to the toilet (and the risk of morons chucking beer up in the air admittedly, but anybody who does that should just be dumped in the sea off Aberdeen somewhere), while from a quick flick through the thread I didn't see a single person who's said they actually want the bars to serve alcohol during the game apart from at halftime as at present.

My only real objection to the idea is that it would ruin the fun of going to a rugby league game at a football stadium and carrying my drink past the big signs saying "No Alcohol Allowed".

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Please read again. I am suggesting a pint before kick off, and then purchase another at half time to go back to his seat rather than neck it, or leave part of it behind, or miss a few minutes. I am only suggesting two pints in total.

If everyone did this, and didn’t lob the beer around, then fine….but it will not happen.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Please read again. I am suggesting a pint before kick off, and then purchase another at half time to go back to his seat rather than neck it, or leave part of it behind, or miss a few minutes. I am only suggesting two pints in total.

I think that is reasonable. Also Luzzing should be a season ban at the very least.

 

[PascalGroß Tips]

Probably about as much as they feel for you.

That's a big win for me then

 

[Skuller]

I’m fascinated by the term “luzzing”. I’d not heard it before a couple of years ago (yes, I know, I’m very old). It seems (according to ChatGPT) to derive from “loosing” (ie, you’re “loosing” the beer by throwing it away). Most hits for “luzzing” through Google are for NSC, but maybe the Google algorithm is sending me to where I’ve been before.

 

[jackalbion]

That's a big win for me then

So basically because you don't want it no one should have it? Seems reasonable and measured.

 

[wellquickwoody]

That's a big win for me then

Not once they have got their beer it won’t be

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

I’m fascinated by the term “luzzing”. I’d not heard it before a couple of years ago (yes, I know, I’m very old). It seems (according to ChatGPT) to derive from “loosing” (ie, you’re “loosing” the beer by throwing it away). Most hits for “luzzing” through Google are for NSC, but maybe the Google algorithm is sending me to where I’ve been before.

I've never come across it anywhere other than on here.

I assumed it was some sort of weird old person word that I wasn't familiar with.

 

[Skuller]

I’m fascinated by the term “luzzing”. I’d not heard it before a couple of years ago (yes, I know, I’m very old). It seems (according to ChatGPT) to derive from “loosing” (ie, you’re “loosing” the beer by throwing it away). Most hits for “luzzing” through Google are for NSC, but maybe the Google algorithm is sending me to where I’ve been before.

I've never come across it anywhere other than on here.

I assumed it was some sort of weird old person word that I wasn't familiar with.

Well, if it’s a WOP you’re after, I’m your man, and I’m convinced it’s not an old expression.

 

[RandyWanger]

There's always more than one idiot who'll ruin it for everyone else.

I love a beer, and I'd love to be able to drink a beer while watching football in the stands like I have done over seas and watching other sports.

What I don't like is the culture of 'limbs' and throwing beer to celebrate a goal while filming yourself. And for that reason, I'm voting no.

 

[Jasetheaceisback]

This morning on radio 5 they had someone championing the idea of allowing drinking in the stands. What is your view on this? For what it is worth I think it is a dreadful idea for many reasons but my top two would be

1. I hate going to rugby and have stopped because I get fed up with people going to the bar all the time and spilling beer on me on the way back. I don’t want to miss a goal with someone going to the bar past me.

2. The new thing of luzzing beer in the air is crap. Crucial late goal and pints will be chucked in the air. It takes me three hours to get home from the Amex and I don’t want to be covered in beer for that thanks.

Maybe I am just a grumpy sod

What do others think?

Completely agree. Anyone who has experienced the tyranny of attending Sport in the USA will feel the deep rage and frustration as people continually get up and down to get refreshments. Attention spans of Zebedee....

 

[LamieRobertson]

So basically because you don't want it no one should have it? Seems reasonable and measured.

 

[Bry Nylon]

"Luzzing" isn't just confined to pints of beer in and around football stadia.

Plastic patio chairs can also be "luzzed" - but this activity is strictly confined to continental market squares during international football tournaments.

 

[Flounce]

Plastic patio chairs can also be "luzzed" - but this activity is strictly confined to continental market squares during international football tournaments.

And nearly always linked with videos and “hold me back” shouts

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

"Luzzing" isn't just confined to pints of beer in and around football stadia.

Plastic patio chairs can also be "luzzed" - but this activity is strictly confined to continental market squares during international football tournaments.

And who can forget the infamous Luzzing Of The Rubber Mat at Brighton station prior to the Ajax Europa League match

 

[Hotchilidog]

And would can forget the infamous Luzzing Of The Rubber Mat at Brighton station prior to the Europa League Ajax match

The horror!

 

[Bry Nylon]

And who can forget the infamous Luzzing Of The Rubber Mat at Brighton station prior to the Ajax Europa League match

Ah yes! A good effort there!

He took chair luzzing as his inspiration then used a rubber floor mat to put his own spin on it and in doing so created a whole new "luzzing" sub-genre.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

If beer luzzing like in the away Euro games became a thing at away games in the UK I’d probably stop going. Anyone doing it is a bellend.

This.

Someone managed to sneak a pint in at Fulham, and luzzed it during the game.
It's performative, twattish behaviour.