Dubai Blue
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He mentioned how it was easy for him because he's in such a state of spiritual enlightenment during Ramadan. Something along those lines, anyway.coleridge said:
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PaulPowerShower
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what the fuck is Wayne Bridges excuse?
ono
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You can eat after dark anyway so i doubt it's the problem.
Slightly off topic but...
Apparently Khan was fasting when he lost to Prescott. It can affect a boxer as being dehydrated means there is less fluid around your brain, therefore punch resistance goes....although he doesn't really have any. He definately fasted when he beat Graham Earl the year before, but it did him no harm there.
As for Toure, i don't think it really matters. As daft as i think religion is, you can't ban players from fasting. All you can hope is Hughes made sure Toure was fit and well enough to play at 100%.
Slightly off topic but...
Apparently Khan was fasting when he lost to Prescott. It can affect a boxer as being dehydrated means there is less fluid around your brain, therefore punch resistance goes....although he doesn't really have any. He definately fasted when he beat Graham Earl the year before, but it did him no harm there.
As for Toure, i don't think it really matters. As daft as i think religion is, you can't ban players from fasting. All you can hope is Hughes made sure Toure was fit and well enough to play at 100%.
ono
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You can eat after dark anyway so i doubt it's the problem.
Slightly off topic but...
Apparently Khan was fasting when he lost to Prescott. It can affect a boxer as being dehydrated means there is less fluid around your brain, therefore punch resistance goes....although he doesn't really have any. He definately fasted when he beat Graham Earl the year before, but it did him no harm there.
As for Toure, i don't think it really matters. As daft as i think religion is, you can't ban players from fasting. All you can hope is Hughes made sure Toure was fit and well enough to play at 100%.
Slightly off topic but...
Apparently Khan was fasting when he lost to Prescott. It can affect a boxer as being dehydrated means there is less fluid around your brain, therefore punch resistance goes....although he doesn't really have any. He definately fasted when he beat Graham Earl the year before, but it did him no harm there.
As for Toure, i don't think it really matters. As daft as i think religion is, you can't ban players from fasting. All you can hope is Hughes made sure Toure was fit and well enough to play at 100%.
glen quagmire
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i think kolo playing football at the HIGHEST level for an hour and a half and not taking on fluids is absolutley bonkers!
my mate is a muslim and i know for a fact, ramadam is very difficult for him, not the food but the lack of a cup of coffee throughout the day. Imagine playing football and having to watch every one else drinking rehydrates and you not. He must be commended for this as it just shows his commitment to playing for us, while being an example to other muslims who would've been finding it hard.
well done kolo.
my mate is a muslim and i know for a fact, ramadam is very difficult for him, not the food but the lack of a cup of coffee throughout the day. Imagine playing football and having to watch every one else drinking rehydrates and you not. He must be commended for this as it just shows his commitment to playing for us, while being an example to other muslims who would've been finding it hard.
well done kolo.
Blue-Blood
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mcfc 0k said:The point is, should these players be allowed to participate in Ramadan? Or should they even be played in football matches?
The second point may be valid but you have to assume that the club make an assessment as to whether or not the player can cope with playing during Ramadan. The first point is ridiculous. It is not a question of people being allowed to participate in Ramadan, it is their religious belief and their employer cannot force them to not do what they believe whether they play football for a living or not.
The difference with Yom Kippur is, although it only lasts one day, it is a full 25 hours without any food or drink and therefore quite clearly not possible to play football within that time.
Prestwich_Blue
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The other difference is that a Jewish player who observed Yom Kippur would not play anyway as (a) that isn't allowed and (b) by mid-afternoon you feel like shit!Blue-Blood said:mcfc 0k said:The point is, should these players be allowed to participate in Ramadan? Or should they even be played in football matches?
The second point may be valid but you have to assume that the club make an assessment as to whether or not the player can cope with playing during Ramadan. The first point is ridiculous. It is not a question of people being allowed to participate in Ramadan, it is their religious belief and their employer cannot force them to not do what they believe whether they play football for a living or not.
The difference with Yom Kippur is, although it only lasts one day, it is a full 25 hours without any food or drink and therefore quite clearly not possible to play football within that time.
Ramadan doesn't impose the same prohibition on working
PaulPowerShower said:what the fuck is Wayne Bridges excuse?
He's a Hare Krishna and goes walkies alot.
No offence meant.
I feel I can comment on this well as I have seen it first hand. I played on a football scholarship in america for 4 years. Anyone who knows anything about university sports in America will tell you they take it so serious, all the best equipment fascilities etc train every day as well.
We had a striker from Gambia who was a Muslim and fasted during ramadan. He was one of the best players I've ever played with and was our top scorer all 4 years. The thing was his performances in training and games dropped MASSIVELY during that period, and when we had away games he couldnt eat and drink water which cant be healthy for athletes.
We had a striker from Gambia who was a Muslim and fasted during ramadan. He was one of the best players I've ever played with and was our top scorer all 4 years. The thing was his performances in training and games dropped MASSIVELY during that period, and when we had away games he couldnt eat and drink water which cant be healthy for athletes.
Prestwich_Blue
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Given your username I doubt it! ;-)The Fat el Hombre said:if I was fasting I'd do the same as I imagine not only would you feel shattered but you'd probably do more harm to your body than good.