Sport

Pubs score as World Cup fever hits

13-Jun-2002

Over eight million football fans are expected to pack into pubs across the country for England's World Cup match against Denmark on Saturday (June...

Pubs pull in crowds for World Cup

06-Jun-2002

Publicans saw a good rise in trade over the World Cup weekend with some pubs reporting business up by as much as 50 per cent. Licensees across the...

World Cup ruling paves the way for late-night extensions for sporting events

06-Jun-2002

Licensees are finding it easier to win late night extensions for sporting events following the recent ruling on opening for the World Cup.Since the...

Pubs show red card to World Cup

30-May-2002

Pubs all over the country are leading a good-humoured backlash against the World Cup.After many pubs fought to be allowed to open early to show...

Pubs face fight for World Cup trade

24-May-2002

Pubs have been warned they face tough competition from restaurants vying for the extra early morning trade during the World Cup.Compass Group, which...

Magistrates criticised over inconsistency of World Cup extensions

16-May-2002

Magistrates have been criticised for inconsistency in their decisions over extended licensing hours for World Cup matches.While some magistrates have...

Budweiser six-a-side winners to make dream trip to World Cup

01-May-2002

While magistrates mince words, more than 500 pub and bar football teams around Britain are getting bruised and muddy in the battle for seats on a...

Sports highlights and fixtures for Summer 2002

01-May-2002

FootballThe football "season" doesn't mean very much these days with the action continuing to the end of June and starting up again in August.An...

Sumer of Sport 2002: The Cup runneth over

01-May-2002

The World Cup is certain to dominate sport this summer and brands are getting in gear to make sure sales reach fever pitch. By Phil MellowsIf you...

Sports Café granted 6am licence for every World Cup match

01-May-2002

The Sports Café in Haymarket, London, claims to be the first outlet in the country to be granted a licence to open early for every World Cup match...

High Court victory opens door for World Cup applications

19-Apr-2002

The first of what could be thousands of applications for extended hours during this year's World Cup were lodged this week following the trade's...

War of the worlds

18-Apr-2002

New World wines have been the success story of recent years but can they sustain their performance? Phil Mellows reports on new research which...

Trade welcomes World Cup ruling

12-Apr-2002

Hundreds of licensees are expected to be allowed to open early and serve alcohol during this year's World Cup games following a High Court...

The final countdown - World Cup fever intensifies...

11-Apr-2002

As World Cup fever intensifies over the coming weeks, publicans should be on the spot to cash in. Phil Mellows examines what's in storeMark it on...

Trade awaits World Cup ruling

25-Mar-2002

Magistrates across the UK are awaiting the outcome of a High Court appeal before deciding whether to grant pubs extensions for this year's World Cup...

Sky hopes match day quizzes will challenge World Cup rule

14-Mar-2002

Sky is hoping to help the pub trade win its fight for extended hours during this year's World Cup by running a football quiz on match days.The...

Sports teams

11-Mar-2002

The passion that sport arouses in customers offers an ideal opportunity to put your pub at the heart of the community - and build trade at the same...

Pubs granted World Cup extensions

01-Mar-2002

Eight pubs in Northampton have been granted extensions allowing them to serve alcohol during England's World Cup matches.The Picturedrome in the...

Pubs will fight to open early and serve alcohol for World Cup

28-Feb-2002

The trade is gearing up for a battle with magistrates after they ruled that pubs could not open early to serve alcohol during England's World Cup...

Extensions for World Cup fail

14-Feb-2002

Hundreds of applications by licensees for extended opening hours during this year's World Cup are almost certain to fail, following a decision by...

Football crazy: action against World Cup hooliganstt

07-Feb-2002

Action to combat football hooligans has angered the tradeby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal teamDid you read about the plans to deal...

Publican's bid to open early for World Cup looks bleak

07-Feb-2002

An Oxfordshire publican has become one of the first to apply for a special order of exemption to open during England's World Cup matches.But...

World Cup opening hours face objections from police

15-Nov-2001

The police may consider lodging objections to early morning licence extensions for pubs wanting to cash in on next year's World Cup tournament.The...

World Cup opening is still in balance

08-Nov-2001

Magistrates yet to discuss World Cup 6am extensionsMore confusion over licensing hours has hit the trade after magistrates denied they had given the...

Investigation findings into Sky's prices to be made public this month

08-Oct-2001

The findings of an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT)into Sky's prices for live football in pubs are to be made public this month,...

Early kick-off for World Cup means publicans may miss out on money-spinner

14-Sep-2001

The trade has reacted with dismay to the news that next summer's money-spinning World Cup football matches are to be screened at breakfast time.Host...

The beautiful game - football sponsorship

01-Aug-2001

The football season with all its advertising opportunities has arrived again. Ben McFarland weighs up the pros and cons of football sponsorship.In...

Sky announces prices for forthcoming football season

01-Aug-2001

Sky has announced its latest prices for the new season - which it says are its fairest yet.But many licensees are still unhappy, claiming excessively...

A feast of football - preview of the 2001/2 season

01-Aug-2001

This football season looks set to be a winner for publicans, with more live matches than ever being shown on TV. Phil Mellows sees what's on...

The 2001/2 football season

01-Aug-2001

With just over a week to go until the 2001/02 football season, excitement is buildingthePublican.com's Darren Barrett reviews last year's football...

TV fixtures for 2001/2 football season

01-Aug-2001

Barclaycard Premiership - live on SkyAugustSun 19Man Utd v FulhamMon 20Everton v Tottenham Tues 21Arsenal v LeedsSun 26Newcastle v SunderlandMon...

Fantasy football

01-Aug-2001

Fantasy football is a great way to attract punters to your pubWhen the football fans in your pub start thinking about promotion, then so should you -...

EC launches investigation into Sky agreeements

24-Jul-2001

ITV Digital's ongoing battle with Sky has led to the European Commission (EC) launching an investigation.Officials are to look into Sky's...

W&DB agrees two-year deal with Derby County FC

18-Jul-2001

Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries (W&DB) has taken time out from fending off a hostile takeover bid from Pubmaster to announce a two-year deal...

Sky faces axe over summer

25-Jun-2001

Companies pull satellite TV from majority of their pubsPub companies are pulling Sky out of a majority of their outlets over the summer because they...

Premium league

29-May-2001

Pre-mixed spirits have been the success story of the last decade. Ben McFarland investigates the PPS' past and future.Whether you like it or not and...

ITV to launch pub sport rival

17-May-2001

Digital package to take on Sky with cut-price subscription feeITVDigital has become the first broadcaster to challenge Sky's dominance in the pub...

Making the most of sport

03-Apr-2001

Traditionally, religion and politics are said to be the topics to steer clear of if you want to avoid the bar room debate becoming too heated. While...

Maxxium becomes world's third biggest drinks supplier

28-Mar-2001

Maxxium, the marketing and distribution company has taken on board a fourth partner, Sweden's Vin & Sprit (V&S), to become the world's third...

Out of its league...

29-Jan-2001

This season will be the last FA Carling Premier League after the drinks giant pulled the plug on its sponsorship. Ben McFarland looks at the reasons...

Trade welcomes OFT investigation into Sky's commercial activity

11-Dec-2000

Trade leaders have welcomed a new inquiry into Sky TV's commercial activities launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The OFT has shifted the...

UDV unleashes its seasonal offensive

13-Nov-2000

UDV has unveiled new marketing campaigns and on-trade initiatives for its leading brands in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year.In an attempt to...

TV football shambles results in loss of service for hundreds of pubs

16-Oct-2000

Widespread confusion led to loss of service in hundreds of pubs during last week's clash between England and Finland.Licensees with cable were denied...