Scotland\u2019s Licensed Trade Association has backed calls for pubs and bars to be given special permission to show late-night matches during next summer\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n
The organisation says Scotland\u2019s dramatic victory over Denmark has given the country a much-needed lift and believes fans should be able to come together to enjoy games in local venues if kick-off times fall late at night because of the tournament being hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n
SLTA managing director Colin Wilkinson said: \u201cIn congratulating Scotland\u2019s national football team, the SLTA wholeheartedly welcome calls by the Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton for special dispensation for pubs and bars to show matches during next summer\u2019s World Cup in the event that they are scheduled for late at night.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis stunning victory by Steve Clarke\u2019s side at Hampden has lifted the whole country and given everyone something positive to look forward to at a time when most of the news headlines are depressing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge local authorities and licensing boards across Scotland to put special measures in place to enable the nation to share in our national football team\u2019s success in reaching their first World Cup for 28 years and hope that our pubs and bars will be allowed to open and show games late at night.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best place for fans to watch these games will be in our local pubs and bars where the atmosphere will be electric, you\u2019ll be among friends and will no doubt make new ones. After all, not everyone will be able to travel to the USA, Canada or Mexico.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmid the current doom and gloom weighing down the whole of the UK, Scotland\u2019s victory has given us all something to smile about and for our pubs and bars struggling with the ongoing cost of living crisis and cost of doing business, to be able to open for a few extra hours during the World Cup will bring a massive boost to many businesses, particularly the small, independent operators.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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