Edition No. 96 · Sat 26 Sept 2026 · Story 31 of 45

Burnham brands football's alcohol ban as 'discrimination'

The Stadium Business

The Greater Manchester mayor called for a review of the 1985 ban on drinking in view of the pitch, noting it does not apply to other sports.

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  • 1.98On this siteWhat it touches: places, clubs, leagues
  • 1.15MovementRunning: in 1 of the last 7 editions

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