I would disagree. I used to smoke, though never heavily. I certainly didn't get up to anything like 20 in a day unless I was on a particularly heavy night out. When I gave up, I noticed a huge difference to my athletic performance. Any professional sportsman who smokes is knowingly indulging in a habit that is having an adverse affect on his performance. It doesn't matter how good they are, they could be better if they stopped smoking.

I don't agree with it but it's a personal decision. If the player can still do what the club ask of him then there is really no issue. If he can't due to a lack fo fitness due to smoking then it becomes an issue. I'd presume that o'meley is fit enough to play in the club's eyes. The fact that he could be better if he smoked is irrelevant

as I have said, maybe this is why we're not retaining him, Gentle seems to be a lot less tolerant (and I am greatful for it)

Exactly and it was only frigging pot and not chasing the dragon as some clueless fool aluded to

It's a no brainer for me - smoking has negative effects on sports performance. See here: www.livestrong.com/article/36976 ... rformance/ jama.ama-assn.org/content/203/3/189.short www.nsma.org.au/facts/fitness.htm

It's a no brainer for me - smoking has negative effects on sports performance. See here: www.livestrong.com/article/36976 ... rformance/ jama.ama-assn.org/content/203/3/189.short www.nsma.org.au/facts/fitness.htm

What's wrong with red these days?

A mis-click. Fixed it now.

It was rather, wasn't it.

The player who smokes has nothing to do with anyone other then his family, or have do we need a thought police as well.

Perhaps we should keep an eye on the local take away's to ensure that they are not abusing there bodies, also we should watch they are not over indulging in carnal behaviour.

We are paying there wages after all 4.71923828125:5