Shaun ##ley , CEO of The English Football federation , has called for the 1985 ban on alcohol in stands to be lifted , calling it " disproportionate " . Harvey was backed by several English Football league clubs , as well as the Football Supporters ’ Federation . A Home Office spokesperson rejected the proposal , and said the ban was needed due to football 's " unique public health risks " .
Shaun Harvey, CEO of The English Football League, has called for the 1985 ban on alcohol in stands to be lifted, calling it "disproportionate". Harvey was backed by nine English Football League clubs, as well as the Football Supporters’ Federation. A Home Office spokesperson rejected the proposal, and said the legislation was needed due to football's "unique public order risks".