U-TURN HOPE ON BAR BAN AT STADIUM

6 August 2005

Managers at The New Stadium Swansea hope to resolve a licensing problem that has seen some season ticket holders barred from one of its bars. The stadium's Riverside Bar is intended to create a club atmosphere for season ticket holders, but licensing regulations mean that under 14-year-olds cannot be admitted, and those aged 14 to 18 only in the company of an adult.

Managers are now hoping to renegotiate the terms of the licence, but it was not resolved before today's Swans game against Tranmere.

Swansea City director David Morgan said: "Unfortunately some people have been turned away from the Riverside Bar.

"Hopefully, it will be resolved with the licensing authority shortly."