toolongawake 1,205 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Alan Gow was teetotal, didn't turn out well for him He's now at the almighty Exeter, only a matter of time before Man U come calling Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think it makes a difference to longevity but makes little difference to talent and impact! Many top players are smokers and drinkers high will catch up on them eventually (look at Rooney in comparison to ronaldo) as they age...., Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKIP BEAR 370 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Irony of that statement is he hardly touched drink during his playing career.He likes a wee drink now that he's retired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Some of the best players have enjoyed a drink Baxter, Gazza, Best drinking did curtail their careers and health though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 George Best.Dean Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbelly 14 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 1 Roy Carroll 2 Fernando Ricksen. 3 Kenny Sansom. 4. Tony Adams. 5 Paul McGrath 6 Bryan Robson 7 George Best 8 Paul Gascoigne 9 Paul Merson 10 Jim Baxter 11 Malcom McDonald. Presentation night might be a touch lively with Jimmy Greaves giving out the awards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Most of our 9-IN-A-ROW team were constantly on the sauce and said it improved team spirit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Maradonna Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Irony of that statement is he hardly touched drink during his playing career. Strictly Irn Brus when in the Ally Bar in Duke St. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuffles 0 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I am sure Alex Millar is tee totalI used to work beside a guy who knew him well and played for Clydebank Juvs at the same time Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexiboy 157 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Ian ferguson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Smiley 494 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 1 Roy Carroll 2 Fernando Ricksen. 3 Kenny Sansom. 4. Tony Adams. 5 Paul McGrath 6 Bryan Robson 7 George Best 8 Paul Gascoigne 9 Paul Merson 10 Jim Baxter 11 Malcom McDonald. Presentation night might be a touch lively with Jimmy Greaves giving out the awards.Roy Carroll? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 billy simpson ..dereck parlane shandy fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,656 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm with the teetotalersThink it normally leads to a longer career in general Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everGers 82 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Them days you talk about are long gone a top player these days has to be good with the ball & a athlete Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calzmcm 7 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Might be wrong but was caniggia not teetotal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearAbroad 42 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Might be wrong but was caniggia not teetotal?Pretty sure he was hoovering up the devil's dandruff along with Maradona. Sure he got a long ban at some point because of it. Definitely no teetotaller in his younger days Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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