Stephen Fry - Say no more

What do you mean Graham, his crimes as a youngster?

Most of your post refers to a time when the game was completely different to how it is now. The rest of it (Stephen Fry??) is irrelevant. He's a pro athlete and he should behave like one. If a TV presenter gets piszed when he's not working, it's unlikely to affect his performance next time he is working.

Only one arrested for it, as far as I'm aware. Which, when he's just been in prison and has been given a second (third? fourth?) chance by our club, is slightly concerning.

It's strange how fans slag players off for not trying in the match but they can not give their all in the week to no critism.

I don't think the 'supposedly' is justified anymore. You're right that we're all different, but not to the degree that alcohol is going to be beneficial or even cost neutral for a sportsman. Bill Werbeniuk arguably being an exception that proves the rule.

The problem is that you've got a work environment made up of young men with time, certainly, and money, maybe, on their hands, in a culture where drinking is accepted and even admired by many, but they'd do their jobs better if they stayed off the booze.

Baffling to say the least.

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It is an odd one, that. I think it's part of our culture to dismiss it as 'having a few drinks' or 'relaxing after the game', when what they should be doing is ensuring that their bodies recover as quickly as possible so that they are in top shape for the next match. Does anyone think that our olympic athletes will be drinking alcohol on a regular basis, even now with the games several months away?

Closer to home, I doubt whether the likes of Kevin Sinfield will be either

didn't hull fc sack michael smith for falling out of waterfront aka sugar mill night b4 a cup game

As he received a suspended sentence earlier this year, if he is found guilty would this come into play ?

Potentially, but without knowing the facts, it's impossible to say.