A junior football club has decided to reverse its controversial decision to allow alcohol to be served on the terraces.

Irvine Meadow would have been the first club in Scotland to serve alcohol in the stands had they gone ahead with the move.

However, a club spokesman confirmed the decision had been revoked by the Ayrshire club's board less than a week after they received permission.

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Vice chairman Tom McFarlane said: "Having considered all of the implications, we decided not to go ahead with it."

The sale of alcohol at professional football grounds during designated matches in Scotland has been illegal since the Scottish Cup final between Rangers and Celtic in 1980.

Alcohol can only be served in corporate hospitality areas of football stadiums.

However, Irvine Meadow were given permission for an occasional licence to sell alcohol to supporters on the terraces during their match against local rivals Irvine Vics on Friday, August 19.

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The decision was made after a consultation between the club, Police Scotland and North Ayrshire's licensing board.

Club chairman Robert Jeffrey added: "The committee decided that it wasn’t worth it. There are no underlying issues, we just decided against it – it’s busy enough in the social club.

“We thought it was the wrong decision to go for it."

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However, he added that the club may consider applying again in the future.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Each application is considered on a case by case basis by the council. On this occasion we did not object to the council granting the license.

“On Friday, August 12, police were informed of the decision by Irvine Meadow FC not to sell alcohol. Officers will continue to police the event appropriately.”

A North Ayrshire Council spokesman said: “We can confirm Irvine Meadow have withdrawn their application for an occasional license for a one-off event on Friday, August 19, 2016 between 6pm and 9pm.

“Any future applications will be considered on their merits.”