Scottish Liberal Democrats call for World Cup fan parks and late night licenses

Scottish Liberal Democrats have called for huge fan parks to be set up across the country so fans can gather to watch Scotland’s World Cup games and for pubs to get special dispensation to show their matches in the event that they are scheduled for late at night.

The party says stadiums and parks could host huge screens to beam back the games from the USA, Mexico and Canada.

It has also called for pubs to be given special late night licenses to air Scotland’s games if it turns out that the time difference means they happen overnight.

Kick off times are currently expected to be 5pm, 8pm, 11pm and 2am.

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

“After years of heartache, what a night and what a way to show we belong on the biggest stage of all. 

“Just think how many kids are going to be trying to recreate McTominay’s ludicrous overhead or McLean’s epic lob.

“While a lucky few head over the Atlantic, the appetite for watching Scotland’s games back here is going to be off the scale. I want to see government and councils work together to give fans the best experience.

“Huge fan parks could be set up across the country so we can gather to watch our games on the biggest screens in stadiums or parks. Pubs could be given special dispensation to show their matches in the event that they are scheduled for late at night.

“What an achievement for Steve Clarke’s men and this generation of players. Let’s push the boat out at home so we can make the most of every twist and turn, and fingers crossed a few more wondergoals.”

Scottish Liberal Democrat sport spokesperson Neil Alexander added:

“I could see people packing into community sports clubs. After a tough few years for pubs and clubs, what an opportunity this is for the government to work with them to make the most of this amazing achievement.”