Players Are "Too Fit"

Simplistically, they are all tuned up to be like Ferraris-very fit and finely toned, but, the merest snag or fault renders them to be quite useless.

Back in the 70's/80's, players were still "fit" but not so scientifically so-they were fit as in the sort of fitness you get by running 10 miles a day and eating raw steak and eggs! So, still fit but touger at the same time.

When Liverpool won the title in the early eighties, one season, they used 14 players, all season! Chelsea have used about 30 already this season!

I think the lightweight carpet slippers that masquerade as boots these days also have a lot to do with the foot and ankle injuries.

Posted By: Martin Peters on October 18th 2005 at 08:39:41

Message Thread

Injuries (NCFC) - Gary Doherty, Oct 18, 08:28:08
- Players Are "Too Fit" (NCFC) - Martin Peters, Oct 18, 08:39:41
  - I was speaking to a semi-pro (NCFC) - Gary Doherty, Oct 18, 08:45:39
    - I think he was joking... (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Oct 18, 08:47:55
      - I can understand that (NCFC) - Gary Doherty, Oct 18, 08:54:38
      - IF Worthy Was To Move On, Or When... (NCFC) - Martin Peters, Oct 18, 08:54:14
  - Not to mention (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Oct 18, 08:45:14
    - And They Had A Woodbine & A Pint With The Fans! (NCFC) - Martin Peters, Oct 18, 08:50:56
      - Swift half with the lads at the local... (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Oct 18, 08:52:00
  - You sound like my Dad (n/m) (NCFC) - I love beating scum, Oct 18, 08:40:24
    - Yes. That Worries Me!! (NCFC) - Martin Peters, Oct 18, 08:44:48
      - lol I sympathise but I am caught between being a youngster & an old un (NCFC) - I love beating scum, Oct 18, 08:47:22
      - Perhaps he is your dad (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Oct 18, 08:45:32
        
        No, my Dad never played for Norwich. (n/m) (NCFC) - I love beating scum, Oct 18, 08:49:05
    - I blame the government (n/m) (NCFC) - Fierce Panda, Oct 18, 08:44:22
      - Yes! Bastards!! Vote Lib Dem-They'll Make Players Fitter! (n/m) (NCFC) - Martin Peters, Oct 18, 08:45:26
        
        Green Party for me all that veggie food will sort our boys out. (n/m) (NCFC) - I love beating scum, Oct 18, 08:50:15

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