Alcohol Occasionals 1: Event Report
“A Match Made in Scotland – Exploring the Relationship between Alcohol and Football”
Delivered by Dr Richard Purves on Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Dr Purves discussed the relationship between alcohol and football in Scotland by drawing on the
findings of recent research projects including those on:
· Understanding of the role of alcohol in football cultures
· Alcohol sports sponsorship
· Alcohol availability at Scottish football grounds.
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