BEE 4,880 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is it acceptable to have a drinking culture within the squad these days? Met one of the players in town last night (won't name names) and he was absolutely away with it, slurring his words and staggering about the establishment we were in. Also see players posting pictures of them enjoying a drink (namely Mad Dog and Desperados ) on twitter and really not sure what to make of it.Anyway, in the 21st century is it acceptable for a footballer to go out at the weekends (obviously with no match the next day) and get absolutely wasted? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 No, he should go home immediately after games and only be allowed out for training.Who does the unnamed drunk think he is.Shocking behaviour, although I do it quite a lot after my work lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is it acceptable to have a drinking culture within the squad these days? Met one of the players in town last night (won't name names) and he was absolutely away with it, slurring his words and staggering about the establishment we were in. Also see players posting pictures of them enjoying a drink (namely Mad Dog and Desperados ) on twitter and really not sure what to make of it.Anyway, in the 21st century is it acceptable for a footballer to go out at the weekends (obviously with no match the next day) and get absolutely wasted?Why not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is it acceptable to have a drinking culture within the squad these days? Met one of the players in town last night (won't name names) and he was absolutely away with it, slurring his words and staggering about the establishment we were in. Also see players posting pictures of them enjoying a drink (namely Mad Dog and Desperados ) on twitter and really not sure what to make of it.Anyway, in the 21st century is it acceptable for a footballer to go out at the weekends (obviously with no match the next day) and get absolutely wasted?It's all relative...if you are doing the business on the park then you have the leeway to enjoy yourself off it...(9 in a row squad). The issue arises when you are not performing at the top level the question will be asked about commitment, motivation, fitness etc. if you aren't taking care if yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 He's shite anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is it acceptable to have a drinking culture within the squad these days? Met one of the players in town last night (won't name names) and he was absolutely away with it, slurring his words and staggering about the establishment we were in. Also see players posting pictures of them enjoying a drink (namely Mad Dog and Desperados ) on twitter and really not sure what to make of it.Anyway, in the 21st century is it acceptable for a footballer to go out at the weekends (obviously with no match the next day) and get absolutely wasted?if they have no game the next day. And are blowing off steam from a shite result. Then yes. They can do whatever they want. They are human beings and have the same right to get pissed that the rest of us have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 12,180 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 It's all relative...if you are doing the business on the park then you have the leeway to enjoy yourself off it...(9 in a row squad). The issue arises when you are not performing at the top level the question will be asked about commitment, motivation, fitness etc. if you aren't taking care if yourself.May explain the difficulty in beating 10 men last week, or allowing an equaliser to 10 men this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
8watp8 254 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 our nine in a row squad were borderline alcoholics, just read some of their autobiographies... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanFerguson2012 123 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 They are supposed to be professional athletes. Drinking to the point of inebriation should never happen. Dropping points should not be followed by self-pity. In the 'olden days' there were issues with heavy drinking as we know but these guys should be only ever drinking in moderation. If you turn up for training and can't turn in a good shift then you are letting us all down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 They take cocaine according to el carpenter, he will deny that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,699 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 We used to have nights out with one of the first team squad when he was a wee bit younger and he wouldn't drink! Also used to meet Fleck down possil and you'd be lucky if he had 4 beers the whole night!Imo they can do as they please on there night off! Obv as long as they aint at training the next day Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 By choice, i'd say they shouldn't - but although they are professional footballers, you cannot stop them. It's also a team game, and unlike say an olympic athlete, they are not competing against a clock. Our culture is a drinking culture, and it's difficult to get them out of it.Professional rugby is more advanced than our soccer - everything is analysed, tackles, distance, passes - they have to maximise their fitness, otherwise there's another to take their place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is it acceptable to have members posting shite within the forum these days? Plenty do every night... (won't name names) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,699 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 They take cocaine according to el carpenter, he will deny that.He's an absolute banger of a guy, but an ex goalkeeper and a couple of midfielders liked a bit! But again its there aen life they can still live it imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm not saying either way, few of my mates were saying it's a disgrace and others saying the opposite. I'm really not sure where I stand on the subject, guys earn a living in sports science getting them to top condition, but then again they can't be expected to not leave the house.Then again it's a short career, say 15 years - which of you wouldn't give up the swally to make even £5k a week? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 They take cocaine according to el carpenter, he will deny that.A survey done in the EPL last week said over 50% of players were taking something.I remember years ago being in trash on a Tuesday night (now that was a club) and Emerson was in the toilet doing massive lines and we had a game the next night....says more about him mind you...he also had this cracking wee Byrd in for a ride....life of a professional footballer eh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-Penny 31 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Give Alexander a break he probably needed it after yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung 126 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 The 9iar mentality of the team that drinks together wins together was probably one of the main reasons they were a fucking embarrassment year after year in Europe. It's all well and good beating teams with the likes of Dougie Arnott and Peter Grant in them but we never looked fit enough to deal with European sides. The booze culture in Scottish football is a major factor in the death of the game there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 He's an absolute banger of a guy, but an ex goalkeeper and a couple of midfielders liked a bit! But again its there aen life they can still live it imodrink is acceptable imo as with everyone it's about being responsible and drinking in moderation, as far as bait goes I'm no angel and used to play on a weekend straight from whatever party we were at the time and I would certainly not want any rangers players getting dry boak on the pitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 If Charles Green (the teetotaller) got a whiff that the very bedrock of his investment (the players) were out getting legless with regularity I reckon he would have something to say about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 The 9iar mentality of the team that drinks together wins together was probably one of the main reasons they were a fucking embarrassment year after year in Europe. It's all well and good beating teams with the likes of Dougie Arnott and Peter Grant in them but we never looked fit enough to deal with European sides. The booze culture in Scottish football is a major factor in the death of the game there.I agree with you re drink culture being a massive problem in Scotland and diluting the talent pool but to say the 9 in a row team "embarrassed" ourselves in Europe is wrong. We underachieved some years but remember we came very close to getting into the final in 92 with that same team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 If Charles Green (the teetotaller) got a whiff that the very bedrock of his investment (the players) were out getting legless with regularity I reckon he would have something to say about it.You should not be allowed to comment on this issue Swally.With you username you obviously have your own problems.Get help lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirFleckNRothen 1,789 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I've nothing against players going out for a drink, but after drawing at home to ten-man, part-time Elgin, I'd expect a bit more common sense and professionalism.I'd ban them from using Twitter, as well. Actually, I wouldn't ban them, I'd sit the whole squad down and tell them that no-one gives a fuck what they had for their breakfast or where they're doing their shopping. In fact, there should be someone going around every club and explaining this. They might as well release press statements saying, "Look at me! Look at me!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy 4,472 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 They would be better players if they didn't drink but the choice is theirs, I wouldn't say it was unacceptable. They're hired based on their performance they give with the lifestyle they choose, not the potential performance they might give with a better lifestyle. It's up to the club to get rid of anyone if they feel their performance isn't up to scratch and up to the players to decide how much they want to sacrifice in order to live the lifestyle they choose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 They would be better players if they didn't drink but the choice is theirs, I wouldn't say it was unacceptable. They're hired based on their performance they give with the lifestyle they choose, not the potential performance they might give with a better lifestyle. It's up to the club to get rid of anyone if they feel their performance isn't up to scratch and up to the players to decide how much they want to sacrifice in order to live the lifestyle they choose.Would they? Imagine how good the likes of Gazza and Best could have been... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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