I'd like to think our players didn't smoke like chimneys, but to completely ban smoking for them may be a tad harsh, same goes for drinking.

However theres some players I doubt will stick to the healthy lifestyle, I've seen Wakey players out in leeds with fag in hand.

Its up to the players to keep their body in peak physical condition. Smoking, quite clearly, will hinder that, as would drinking excessively.

It is yeah, aslong as they don't smoke a silly amount each day then i don't mind. But what they do off the pitch has no concern to me as it has nothing to do with anyone

So you don't see a problem with professional sports people smoking? What do you class as a silly amount? Smoking any amount will have a negative effect on someones health and fitness.

20 plus a day is silly.

Let the players do what they want off the pitch, aslong as they play well on pitch

Thats the point though...........anyone that smokes (any amount) and drinks will affect their own ability to peform to their maximum potential.............

They (hopefully) have 50 yrs to smoke and drink to their hearts content AFTER they finish playing.

No its not illegal and its not a banned substance.

Jocky Wilson smoked 60 a day - didnt stop him being world champ.

Seriously though,any sportsperson that chooses to,i dont have an issue with - its their body.If they to choose to do so and reduce their potential by 10%,again its their choice.

If the person is performing to a level that his employer is happy with,then whether he smokes or not is irrelevant.

There are several rugby league and other sports players that smoke and drink, thats no concern of ours!!! Aslong as they get on field and do the job i'm not fussed if they smoke 20 and drink 5 pints..... although if it got out of hand im sure JK would realise this

one

everyone of these players named would be right to get the sulks on with the club as each one deserves to be on more money than scully!
if its true , that amount is obscene for 10 minute stints here n there!

I think a few would be shocked by just how many players smoke, some of the biggest names in the sport on both sides of the world are more than partial to a cig or 2.

news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_l ... 059989.stm Nuff said......................by JK

news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_l ... 059989.stm Nuff said......................by JK

But there not cheating anyone.

If everyone is happy with their performance on the pitch - why would anyone feel cheated.

Do you think anyone ever felt cheated by Socrates - the great Brazilian footballer.

63 caps for Brazil and a heavy smoker and drinker.

Im sure people watching Garforth Town didnt feel cheated to see him play.

Indeed, I gather even King Wally was partial to the odd Woodbine and a half of Mild occasionally.

If the rules are "no drinking" why was there a fridge full of beer available on the team bus?? Also what kind of coach would sit there and openly let a player flout "club discipline" without saying a word?

It smacks of poor management all round to me