Yep ... I can understand the point coming up when, like in seasons past, we'd play well for 50/60 minutes and then completely fall apart, essentially looking completely unfit. I think everyone knows what excessive drinking does to your fitness levels even if you do regularly train.

I don't however understand why this is coming up now, our issues right now are not a fitness issue (unless the being hammered from the 1st minute is down to the players being totally knackered just from the pre-match warmup ?!?!?!)

It's been mentioned on the SL show, on sky & by at least 2 bbc radio stations this weekend.

It only becomes a problem when it affects their ability to do their job. No one will say that it has (on here) without being able to back it up with a bit of evidence.

Until then, wether true or not, we're just reading between the lines.

I have no problem whatsoever with a player that likes a drink as long as he`s the model professional in his job, Bob Jackson couldn`t half put the beers away most nights but he was one of our most consistent past performers that always gave 101% + some more as well. I know the game is more professional these days but their is no harm in a player having a beer or two to relax as long as he keeps a professional attitude whilst he is employed as a professional RL player both away from and at the club.

i think its good everyone is picking up on it!

it makes it all the more viserble to our players to sort it out.

no probs them drinkin its when they don't play with heart langer used to be out in stocky heath the night b4 but still played well

It tickles me that people (including our own supporters) think it is unique to us.

Ask Saints fans about Long's antics. Ask Wigan fans about Hock. Unfortunately, in a droup of people the law of averages will dictate there will be a few dimwits.

And another thing! Offiah doesn't even know who half the players are, so how the hell would he know what they get up to.

You don't see the players out on the town half as much now as you used to 3 or 4 years ago. Unless they drink other places.

What the hell does the phrase 'drinking culture' mean anyway? Stupid saying.

It's a metaphor for "lack of professionalism and dedication".

I would love to know if the players were allowed a mickeyup on the bus home. About 5 years ago under PC the players were allowed to drink heavily on the bus back from London, as Mr Briers will be able to testify to.

indeed, if people want to drink overly ripe yoghurt, that's their business.

You are Steve Anderson, I claim my £5...

Actually i see them not the older players but the likes of bridge,riley,penny,blythe,cooper,harrison

Nearly every time i venture to town

They did win that day, though, and quite well, too.