Quote ="Cruncher"
I completely agree about the 'getting ratted in Wigan' routine that's apparently bedevilled us in recent seasons. I've never accepted this "young lads should be allowed to go out and do what they want when they're not at work" attitude. To me, that's the height of amateurism - they're getting paid to be athletes, and therefore should NOT be allowed to go out and do anything they want if it impinges on their athletic performance.
At the end of the day, it's a short but potentially very lucrative career. They can go on the lash all they want when they're in their 30s.'"
This (bit in bold) has always been my view and thankfully it seems out of fashion at the moment.
I agree about the career aspect as well. What opportunity these young lads have.
Dave
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