Friday, 23 March 2012

Welton united on alcohol reform

In an unusual show of unity Welton S&SC Manager Al Taylor and Welton Sports AFC manager Mark Daly have both welcomed plans by the government to bring in a new minimum price on alcohol.

Both Managers have been troubled with hungover players for the last couple of seasons and both Managers have praised the idea.

“I’m delighted.” Said Taylor

“I blame the super markets, The growing trend for 'pre-loading' means that young people including my players are often drunk before they even enter a bar.”

“The temptation for them is there, they are Premier League footballers and they get paid top money which means they can buy more and more under the current laws.”

“Anything that cuts down their drinking on a Saturday night gets my vote.”

Mark Daly echoed Taylors sentiments and said that it could be a real turning point for players like Tom Bowey and James Drabble.

“These lads see cheap alcohol in bulk and they instantly think they have it so they have to drink it all.”

“It’s not just a problem for the football Club it’s a problem for wider society.”

"Health care workers who struggle every day to cope with the impact of our nation's unhealthy drinking will welcome tough new policies in areas such as price and licensing that are based on evidence and should bring about real benefits," he said.

"Week in, week out, in town centres across the country, the police have to deal with the consequences of cheap alcohol and irresponsible drinking.

"By the time my lads hit the streets at closing they are more likely to get involved in crime and disorder or injure themselves or others."
Taylor and Daly give backing to home secreatary Theresa May