I have to say that when I first read about this, my initial thoughts were
that it was a little 1970s. However, the suggestion is that it is the colour which has a calming effect.
So, I'll give them the benefit of doubt and assume that the historical "pink is for girls" mantra is more a result of sexists choosing the calming colour for the "fairer sex" rather than the other way around.
It's still ridiculous though. Whether it is pink, orange or whatever.
Personally I'd be more inclined to paint it red, which I think is meant to up the testosterone levels? In my experience teams (in any sport) who come out more emotionally fired up tend to suffer from focus and make more mistakes, forget their technique, tire fast if you weather the initial storm, and also fall apart fast if it doesn't go their way early.
But to be really honest I think it is all a bunch of bollocks. It's how the captains and the team staff organise and handle the day which results in any mood changes. Oh, and little unexpected things such as a strange colour of changing room, or an extra hook where it makes no sense, one bench slightly higher than the next, strange smells, occasionally high pitched noise nobody can locate - those are the things which will disrupt a team.
BUT NOT IF YOU TELL THE FANS FORUM YOU'VE DONE IT.
Posted By: Steve in Holland on August 25th 2018 at 13:12:12
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- Embarrassing TBH (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 25, 11:47:15
- Not sure what all the fuss is about. (NCFC) - avenging canary, Aug 25, 13:25:41
- The fact that everyone knows about it makes it meaningless IMO (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 25, 13:53:08
- THAT is the issue. (n/m) (NCFC) - avenging canary, Aug 25, 14:32:04
- The fact that everyone knows about it makes it meaningless IMO (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 25, 13:53:08
- What with that and the bloody EE advert.... laughing stock (n/m) (NCFC) - berstreetsfinest, Aug 25, 13:13:52
- Somewhere between cherry blossom pink and dark cherry? (NCFC) - Old Man, Aug 25, 12:28:32
- 👍 (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 25, 13:50:42
- I think so too. (NCFC) - camcan, Aug 25, 12:22:19
- I have to say that when I first read about this, my initial thoughts were (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Aug 25, 13:12:12
- I did t like it before but if people are going to have a go, I'm going to (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Aug 25, 12:20:52
- The weird thing is, it’ll probably give the opposition a slight edge knowing about it (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 25, 12:29:51
- It's not that we painted it, or that it is pink. It is that we've announced it, and (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Aug 25, 13:19:41
- I'm not sure it's mumbo jumbo. There's been a lot of (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 25, 13:23:28
- Not judging it, which is why I enclosed it in quotes. I am referring to perception. (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Aug 25, 13:41:15
- Undermines our players too (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 25, 13:22:09
- Well by that logic clearly what we should have done... (NCFC) - mr carra, Aug 25, 13:36:50
- Yeah that would really demonstrate the opposition being fearful 🙄 (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 25, 13:41:43
- Well by that logic clearly what we should have done... (NCFC) - mr carra, Aug 25, 13:36:50
- I'm not sure it's mumbo jumbo. There's been a lot of (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 25, 13:23:28
- It's not that we painted it, or that it is pink. It is that we've announced it, and (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Aug 25, 13:19:41
- The weird thing is, it’ll probably give the opposition a slight edge knowing about it (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 25, 12:29:51
- It’s not embarrassing it’s just shit... (n/m) (NCFC) - Pukki Pies, Aug 25, 12:17:01
- VMT (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 25, 12:15:48
- I'm not embarrassed in the slightest by it (n/m) (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 25, 12:13:24
- Why is it? Who gives a toss? (n/m) (NCFC) - Chopper, Aug 25, 11:58:12
- it’s a cheap shot .. smacks of desperation and lacks any class or respect (NCFC) - Gob on a Stick, Aug 25, 12:04:54
- What? Blimey how can you reach that sort of conclusion? (NCFC) - Chopper, Aug 25, 12:27:04
- Which is the opposite reason why they chose it here 🙈 (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 25, 13:15:05
- I don't see how it lacks class. Leeds obviously love it. That makes us gracious hosts (n/m) (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Aug 25, 12:18:40
- What? Blimey how can you reach that sort of conclusion? (NCFC) - Chopper, Aug 25, 12:27:04
- it’s a cheap shot .. smacks of desperation and lacks any class or respect (NCFC) - Gob on a Stick, Aug 25, 12:04:54
- Yep .. totally agree SoS (NCFC) - Gob on a Stick, Aug 25, 11:53:13
- Not sure what all the fuss is about. (NCFC) - avenging canary, Aug 25, 13:25:41
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