Every?

I never saw Swain or Kearney do it, I know many players who never do during the season.

Christ, I know train drivers who CAN'T within 24 hours of a shift.

It really makes me laugh what some people think is acceptable, do you think Usain Bolt drinks?

They are MEAN TO BE PROFESSIONAL SPORTSMEN, the SHOULD NOT drink or smoke, at least during the season.

Well most. Reading this you would think only Hull players have a night out, whcih is simply not true. Leeds, Saints Wigan etc they all do it.

I would agree that smoking isn't a good idea for professional athletes, but a couple of pints after the game won't do them any harm whatsoever. If they're drinking heavily in the 24-48 hours before a game, that's when it becomes unacceptable.

totally agree witht his post,proffesional sportsmen should control themselves during the season, i for 1, dont want to see them pi$$ed and incapable as i have seen them, and iv seen Richard Hone out and about, but i have never seen him pi$$ed, not like the other usual suspects hes too professiolnal for that, it'll be a sad day in the Weir Bar when the club gets rid of the beer monsters!!

The problem is that it isn't an occasional night out, it's more often than not, and they rarely only have a "few".

Having said that, if we were top of the table and scoring points for fun then nobody would care if they were drinking Vodka at half time!

I'd agree with that, but also add that excessive alcohol consumption could also interfere with training if done at the wrong times.

I have no problem whatsoever with RL players having a drink, provided it has no effect on their fitness or ability to train and play on matchdays. I don't expect them to be monks, although I would hope that since their bodies are their sole source of income they would respect them enough to keep things sensible.

The problem appears to be that [isome[/i players, and a certain portion of our fan base, appear to be stuck in the 'good old days' prior to SL. It is no longer acceptable to go out on the lash regularly or be stubbing out your ciggy as you run onto the pitch. Some people need to wake up to this fact.

In an ideal world they shouldn't drink at all during the season. In a professional world they certainly shouldn't be getting $hitfaced during the season. They should be allowed a couple of drinks after a game and then leave it IMO. If you cant handle going sustained periods without a drink you have a problem and those players make the choice to become a professional sportsman so should respect the limitations that come with it.

What like Mick Crane? , now there's someone who could

will be glad to see him go could do with a few more following him out the door!

Yer Darren and Alfie will have to put up the prices!!

Spot on. Try Trio in Leeds the night after a Leeds game...

Difference is, the Leeds players deserve it.

I don't thik it's the drinking, so much as the "bollox to it, we got paid anyway" attitude that many perceive them to have.

Totally agree with that.

you dont often see the leeds players drinking midweek though.

did anyone else see a certain player out on thursday in pozition or were my friends all far too drunk?

try going for a run after a nite with no ale inside you...then try it after 4 pints/cans/bottles.......i bet you can notice the difference even with that small amount of alcohol...i know i did on sunday when i went for a run.


pro rugby players shouldnt really be drinking during the season.