ian1964 10,418 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Publicans have hit out over a police warning not to show both Old Firm games on Sunday. They have warned licensees not to screen the Rangers and Celtic title-deciding games – which both start at 12.30pm, for fear of violence. Many bars in Glasgow and across west Scotland had been planning to show both nailbiting games simultaneously to ensure regulars can keep up to date with every bit of the action. But police have urged them to reconsider this decision following the week of unrest in football, and warned that those who go ahead with may have their licence called in for review. Donald MacLeod, chairman of the Local Licensing Forum and managing director of CPL Entertainment Group, which runs many of Glasgow’s top nightclubs, said the warning forces pubs to “choose one side or another”. He said: “There are a lot of unhappy licensees who feel they are being threatened with their livelihoods. “Our concern is that this is now forcing licensees to choose one side or another. This would leave the neutral fan with nowhere to go to watch and enjoy the matches.” Rangers are to play Kilmarnock at Rugby Park and Celtic will play Motherwell at home. The SPL is so close – with only one point separating the two sides – that a helicopter is on standby to take the trophy to the winners. An e-mail sent out to pub owners in A-Division states: “I don’t need to tell you of potential for serious disorder on the day and this could be magnified by having opposing supporters within your premises for the purpose of watching the games. “You should be aware that any incident that occurs within, or directly outside, your premises will be reviewed by the licensing department and appropriate action taken in relation to the licensing legislation. This may include a premises review to the licensing board.” Glasgow-based licensee Mitch Sorbie said: “I don’t think the police should be giving out this warning.” http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks/don-t-make-us-pick-sides-on-old-firm-tv-1.1101353 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Sounds like the perfect day bluebear! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Havent decided where Im drinking yet, Ive got the folks over from UK. But it will be an early start around 1pm for a good 6 hours drinking before kick off. Im off Monday and tuesday so let the party continue. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franker 1 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I will be heading for The Wee Rangers Club. A few rolls, a few beers when the bar opens and a meal after-expanding waistline loyal. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,418 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 The Wee Rangers club sounds a good plan,then pop over to Ibrox to watch the players celebrating:spl:,then back to the wee club:drink: :boogie: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,504 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Rugby Park for me :boogie: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Working. Working at 7am on Monday too. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not quite sure yet. It'll be chaos around here. There's always fights on normal Sundays, so this Sunday will be mental. Might have to get out of Dodge. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyharley 5 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Rugby park. Then who knows 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Rugby park. Then who knows Head to the Howard Arms afterwards.... good Killie pub Accomodating right enough. Or the Hunting Lodge across the street 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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