Andy Burnham wants beer back in the stands – but football’s traditional fans have larger concerns

Andy Burnham wants beer back in the stands – but football’s traditional fans have larger concerns

Andy Burnham, Everton fan and prime minister, has declared the ban on drinking pitch-side at football games to be discriminatory given that fans of other sports, even in the same ground, could happily enjoy a beer while watching a game. There have been several drinking trials in the women’s game. Surveys and police data showed overwhelmingly positive feedback, noting that there was a safe family-friendly environment and no alcohol-related arrest…