Potentially controversial opinions:

A. We don’t need to drink to enjoy the match. We’ve already had 6 England games quite early in the day without the need.

B. The government, with a bit of foresight and any degree of competence, could have legislated for this exemption given they control parliament and therefore hold ultimate power, at least for England maybe.

C. Of course, it’s the lefty councils fault for not doing day PrOpEr PeOpLe want!?!?!