It’s not really about being self-righteous is it? It’s an observation that the role of professional sportsman in the modern day carries extra responsibility. Same as being a policeman or solicitor for instance requires that you are seen to behave a certain way publicly. When a lad who is playing very poorly and is nearly constantly injured is seen out without an apparent care for his professional situation he’s going to get criticism, and probably should. Is it unreasonable to expect that during a season at least, especially at a critical period with fixture pile ups that highly paid athletes live like highly paid athletes and focus on their fitness etc?
Haha not preaching just stating facts. Professional duties extend beyond the pitch.So not only a qualified DOF but also a moral preacher.
Does it get out in the public domain? Do they film it and stick it on the internet? Would they get criticised, in trouble by their bosses? Day before he has a mare and we lose derby. He gets injured AGAIN, next day out on the piss. Do you see the top players do this in the season, if ever? Not saying they don’t btw just saying they take care not to get caught out and open themselves to criticism.Meanwhile on planet earth I have mates who are cops and solicitors they get absolutely bladdered On a night out they are human beings. As I said the self righteous
Does it get out in the public domain? Do they film it and stick it on the internet? Would they get criticised, in trouble by their bosses? Day before he has a mare and we lose derby. He gets injured AGAIN, next day out on the piss. Do you see the top players do this in the season, if ever? Not saying they don’t btw just saying they take care not to get caught out and open themselves to criticism.
Exactly, fck personal accountability, pride, self-awareness and perception. He's a young man enjoying himself.It was a private party and who actually gives a fuck if someone is out enjoying themselves
I agree with you mate. He is supposed to be an elite athlete which should bring with it massive self discipline. In this instance he is injured so not available to play but i'm sure getting bladdered isn't a formal part of his recovery plan.It’s not really about being self-righteous is it? It’s an observation that the role of professional sportsman in the modern day carries extra responsibility. Same as being a policeman or solicitor for instance requires that you are seen to behave a certain way publicly. When a lad who is playing very poorly and is nearly constantly injured is seen out without an apparent care for his professional situation he’s going to get criticism, and probably should. Is it unreasonable to expect that during a season at least, especially at a critical period with fixture pile ups that highly paid athletes live like highly paid athletes and focus on their fitness etc?
Exactly, fck personal accountability, pride, self-awareness and perception. He's a young man enjoying himself.
Nobody said he hadHe has had a drink a party. He hasn’t killed maimed abused anyone, might have upset a few snowflakes on the internet
I hope you uphold your lofty standards yourselfI also know when you have professional responsibilities. You don’t necessarily ask for all of them but they come with the job none the less. Getting on camera pissed out of your head after losing is hardly acting in a professional manner. Get pissed fine. Have a good time fine, if you are able to after Saturday. Don’t get it filmed and shared.