WSL alcohol trials: No disruption to safety at games, say fans

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The Women's Super League (WSL) has been running trials allowing fans to consume alcohol in the stands, but surprisingly, there is no disruption to fan safety. A recent survey of 4,270 WSL fans found that 70% were in favour of having a drink at games and the average rating for fan safety was 9.4 out of 10.

This marks an improvement from last summer when only 58% of fans supported the idea, with a lower average fan safety rating of 8.6. The WSL has also seen significant growth in attendances over the past season, with many clubs using innovative ideas to boost footfall.

Some notable examples include Chelsea offering half-price drinks before kick-off and Arsenal hosting strawberry Daiquiri cocktails at Goodison Park. Other clubs such as Tottenham and Leicester City are set to join the trials for the remainder of the season.

The decision to trial allowing alcohol in the stands was initially met with some resistance, but fans have overwhelmingly backed it. Hannah Buckley, head of infrastructure, safety and sustainability at WSL Football, credits the feedback from fans for driving the idea forward. "It's about giving our fans the choice," she said. "We're not saying to people to go to women's football and have a drink. We're saying if you want to have a drink, you can."
 
🏆 just had to look up the stats from last summer, 58% of fans weren't down with having booze in the stands 🍺👎, but now it's a resounding 70%! 9.4 out of 10 is pretty impressive for fan safety ⚽️🔥 and it's awesome to see attendance numbers going up too 📈 average increase was around 12% over last season! 🤯 some clubs are even offering fancy drinks like strawberry Daiquiris at Arsenal's games 🍹👌 Chelsea's half-price deals before kick-off have been a big hit too ⚽️💸
 
I don't know how many more times I gotta say it 🙄 - introducing booze at sports events is just a recipe for disaster 🚨. First of all, what about the responsible drinking aspect? You put 4,270 fans in a crowded stadium and serve them drinks... that's a ticking time bomb waiting to happen 💥. And don't even get me started on those clubs offering cheap drinks before kick-off - it's like they're trying to encourage people to overdrink 🍻. I mean, what if someone gets too lit and tries to rush the pitch? Or spills their drink on themselves and slips on the wet floor? It just doesn't add up for me...
 
its about time, right? 👍 the wsl is killing it with all these fan safety measures and now allowing alcohol in the stands? ⚽️ 70% of fans are down for it too! 🤝 the stats show that fan safety rating has improved, which is awesome. i mean, who doesn't love a good strawberry daiquiri while watching some footy? 😋 chelsea's half-price drinks idea was genius btw! 💡
 
I'm really glad to hear that the WSL trials are going well 😊! It's awesome that fans are embracing the idea of having a drink at games. I think it's so cool that clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal are getting creative with their offerings 🍹. And it's amazing that the WSL is listening to what fans want and giving them the choice 💖. The fact that there hasn't been any major issues with fan safety is just great 👏. It's all about making the experience fun and enjoyable for everyone involved! 🎉
 
I'm thinking its pretty cool that the WSL is testing out allowing booze in the stands. I mean, it sounds like most fans are down with it and its actually helped with attendance numbers. Chelsea's half-price drinks thing was genius btw, i'd definitely pay to have a drink before kickoff 🍺💦 The idea is just about giving fans more options and freedom, which is awesome. And its not like safety has taken a hit or anything - the ratings are still pretty good so yeah, ill be stoked if this becomes permanent 😊
 
🍻 it's awesome to see WSL fans being given the freedom to enjoy a pint or two while watching their favorite teams play 🏀. I mean, 70% of fans are all for it and the safety ratings are actually really high 😊. It shows that clubs are listening to what their supporters want and that can only be a good thing for the league. Chelsea and Arsenal's ideas to get people in the stands are pretty clever too 👍. Can't wait to see how the rest of the season goes and if more clubs jump on the bandwagon 🤞
 
idk why ppl were so against it tho... its all about choices right? 🤷‍♀️ wsl did their research & found 70% of fans wanted it, so like what's the harm? btw, strawberry daiquiri cocktails at goodison park sound kinda fun lol 😜
 
omg i never thought i'd see this happen at a womens football match lol just think about it though, its so cool that the fans are actually okay with it now and stuff like arsenals strawberry daiquiri cocktails sound super lit 🍹👍 i was wondering how they were gonna make it work tho, but i guess the clubs found some clever ways to do it 🤔 anyway i'm all for fan choice and stuff so its pretty cool that its happening 😊
 
I'm really surprised that having a pint at the footy match doesn't seem to be causing any issues 🍺🏈. I mean, it makes sense, people are allowed to drink in other sports events, like rugby and cricket, so why not women's football too? 👀 The fact that most fans (70%!) think it's a good idea and the safety ratings are pretty high is great news for the league. It's also nice to see clubs getting creative with their offerings, like the strawberry Daiquiris at Goodison Park 🍹👌. I'm curious to see how it all works out over the rest of the season. Fingers crossed there aren't any big incidents! 🤞
 
I'm loving this new vibe at the WSL games! I mean, who doesn't love a good pint with their football? It's rad that fans are on board with it too 🍺👏 70% of people were down for a drink and the safety ratings have actually gone up? That's some top-notch decision making by the WSL. And let's be real, those strawberry Daiquiri cocktails at Goodison Park sound like a game-changer 😋 Chelsea's half-price drinks offer is a genius idea too - who wouldn't want to splash out on a beer before kick-off? It's all about enhancing the fan experience and giving people more choice 🎉 I'm just glad they listened to the fans and made it happen. Now, let's see if other leagues take note 🤔
 
omg i'm so down for this!! i think it's amazing that the WSL is giving fans the option to enjoy a drink at the game 🍻👏 70% of fans were totally on board with it and the safety ratings are way up! i remember last summer when only 58% of fans wanted to try it, but now it seems like everyone's cool with it 😎. kudos to Hannah Buckley for listening to the fans and making this happen 🙌. and let's be real, who doesn't love a good strawberry daiquiri cocktail? 🍹👌 i'm curious to see how the other clubs are gonna make their games more fan-friendly. fingers crossed it sets off a wave of awesomeness in women's football 🚀💪
 
I don't really get why this is a big deal... like, isn't it just allowing some people to drink in the stands? I mean, I've been to soccer games where they sell beer and stuff, so I guess it's not that unusual. But I do get why some people might be opposed to it - safety, you know? Like, what if someone gets hurt while drunk? 🤔

But apparently, there hasn't been any major issues or anything... which is kinda cool, I guess. And it's great that the WSL is trying new things and listening to their fans. Those strawberry Daiquiri cocktails sound pretty fun too! 🍹 It's just weird how some people were so against it at first, but now 70% of fans are all for it... like what changed? 😂
 
idk why ppl think it's a bad idea 🤷‍♀️. like, 70% of fans are down for having a drink? that's a pretty solid majority 😊. and the safety rating is still really high too! i mean, i've been to some games where security can be kinda sketchy, but it sounds like the WSL has got it covered 🙌. plus, if people want to have a drink, why should they be forced not to? it's all about choice and giving fans what they want 💁‍♀️.
 
I'm loving this new direction the WSL is taking! 😊 It's amazing how something that could've been seen as a risk is actually turning out to be a huge success 🎉. I mean, who wouldn't want to indulge in a strawberry Daiquiri cocktail while watching some incredible female footballers in action? 🍹👏 The clubs are really getting creative with their marketing and it's paying off - attendance numbers are through the roof! 🔥 And the best part is that fan safety hasn't been compromised at all, which is just brilliant 👍. I think this is a great example of how you can have your cake and eat it too - fans get to enjoy themselves, but everyone else stays safe 💕. Can we expect more sports leagues to follow suit? 🤔
 
omg i'm soooo stoked they finally did this!!! 🍺🎉 70% of fans were like yay for alcohol in the stands lol and that safety rating is insane! 9.4 out of 10? that's like fan heaven!!! 😆 i remember last summer when people were all "no thanks" but now it's like the ultimate game day experience 🎟️ what's not to love? those clubs are killing it with their half-price drinks and special cocktails, i wanna go to every game just for that 🍹💖
 
I gotta say, this is a pretty cool development in the WSL. I mean, who doesn't love a good beer or glass of wine while watching some footy? 🍺 The fact that 70% of fans are down with it and the safety ratings have actually improved is huge. It's all about giving the fans what they want, right? And I'm loving how creative the clubs are getting with their drink offers - strawberry Daiquiris at Goodison Park? Genius! 💡 What's not to love about that?
 
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