Aberdeen FC withdraws fan zone alcohol scheme

Aberdeen Soccer Membership’s bid for a short lived alcohol licence for a trial pre-match fan zone exterior Pittodrie Stadium has been withdrawn, BBC Scotland Information has realized.

The appliance for an occasional licence had been lodged with town council to carry an occasion forward of the St Johnstone fixture on Saturday 7 December.

It might have served alcohol between midday and 14:45, earlier than the 15:00 kick-off.

Aberdeen Metropolis Council stated in an announcement: “The appliance has now been withdrawn.” Aberdeen FC has been requested for remark.

Dwelling followers would have been invited to assert a free ticket for the fan zone via the membership’s ticketing platform.

Aberdeen has been aiming to attempt to enhance fan engagement and the match day expertise.

Aberdeen’s unbeaten Scottish Premiership document ended with a 2-1 defeat to St Mirren on the weekend.

The Dons are second within the Scottish Premiership.

Scottish soccer is already restricted by the Prison Justice (Scotland) Act 1980, which for greater than 40 years has prohibited the sale of alcohol inside soccer grounds.

There may be an exemption for company hospitality areas. Different Scottish golf equipment have beforehand run comparable trials.

Alcohol is accessible at different sporting occasions in Scotland, comparable to rugby matches.

A Scottish authorities spokesperson stated: “We’ve got no plans to vary the ban on alcohol gross sales at Scottish soccer grounds.

“We often meet with the Scottish Skilled Soccer League to debate a variety of points, together with the sale and consumption of alcohol at soccer matches.

“We’ll proceed to have interaction with the soccer authorities, supporters’ teams and golf equipment on methods to boost the fan expertise.”