Hooliganism

Question 1

What are the reasons for hooliganism

Answer 1

Rivalries (Celtic + Rangers)
Hype for a big game
Alcohol + Drugs
Gang Culture
Frustration
Masculinity

Question 2

Ways to combat hooliganism

Answer 2

Early KO
Seperate fans
Alcohol Restrictions
Travel Restrictions

Question 3

What are the benefits of an early ko

Answer 3

Reduce amount of alcohol consumed before games which should lead to less antisocial behaviour

Question 4

What are the cons of an early ko

Answer 4

The lack of pre match drinking may lead to more after the game and therefore the antisocial behaviour takes place in more public places.
Also may lose pubs etc. profit

Question 5

What are the benefits of separating fans

Answer 5

Less chance of verbal and physical abuse around and inside the stadium

Question 6

What are the cons of separating fans

Answer 6

More money is required to spend on security/stewards. This may also lead to more fights away from the stadium but instead in town centres etc.

Question 7

What are the benefits of alcohol restrictions

Answer 7

Similar to early Ko, less antisocial behaviour due to the effect of alcohol not being present

Question 8

What are the cons of alcohol restriction

Answer 8

Difficult to enforce as people can bring their own.
May lead to more pre + post match drinking

Question 9

What are the benefits of travel restrictions

Answer 9

Known offenders of hooliganism can be restricted from buying tickets to the game and travel tickets

Question 10

What are the cons of travel restrictions

Answer 10

Can be difficult to enforce as people can use fake ID or make their own way to games

Question 11

List some effects hooliganism has

Answer 11

Discouraging other fans to attend
More money spent on repairs, security and fines
Bad reputation for clubs
May negatively impact players