You may soon have your opportunity.
Rugby fans at Murrayfield and Firhill have the right to buy alcohol at games and Mr Boyle claims it is unfair to single out football supporters as the perpetrators of violence and irresponsible behaviour, adding that enhanced security measures can be used to identify individuals who abuse the privilege of being able to drink at matches.
“We now have all-seated stadia, facilities are greatly enhanced and we have security measures including CCTV,” he said.
Boyle added: “Anybody abusing the privilege of buying a drink when they watch their local football team will be apprehended and removed.
“You can go to Firhill on a Friday night and watch the Glasgow Warriors rugby team and take a pint of beer to your seat, and enjoy watching your chosen sport.
“Twelve hours later when Partick Thistle are playing you’re prohibited from doing any such thing.
“That’s nonsensical. Why should football fans be singled out? The whole thing needs a root and branch review.”
A number of Scottish football clubs are believed to be open to the idea of the ban being lifted. A spokesperson for Hibernian FC told The Journal: “Lifting the alcohol ban is something we would like to look at seriously and keep under review.”
