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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 04 May 22 3.38pm | |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
Didn't know you were married to an Eastern European. I think you'll find AS, that Wales isn't in Eastern Europe.
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 04 May 22 3.38pm | |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
There was a trend about 20 years ago for rugby players to wear fingerless gloves - full gloves aren't allowed; supposedly because of the risk of finger dislocation but some players have worn them. I used too, all the time, as they used to have built in grip for delicate hands such as my own which couldn't quite grasp the entire ball with one mit! Also, was a bit nippy out there occasionally
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 04 May 22 3.51pm | |
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Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer
I think you'll find AS, that Wales isn't in Eastern Europe. Oh dear POG, that's a 'whoosh'
This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise. |
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Teddy Eagle 04 May 22 3.59pm | |
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gazzerp Waterford, Maine (grew up in SE23) 04 May 22 4.05pm | |
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Statistically, they can't all suffer from Raynaud's phenomenon. So, that leaves just the "pansies" answer as having any merit. Or some other, weird (equally girly) possibility that they don't like getting their hands dirty or might break a finger nail?
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ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 04 May 22 4.07pm | |
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Superstition is certainly the reason for a couple. Presumably some players have glove supplier contracts/ sponsors.
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esox lucius Deal 04 May 22 4.42pm | |
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As someone who suffers from acute Raynaud’s I know only too well how painful and uncomfortable cold fingers can be. I wear gloves for about 75% of the year. If your hands are cold you are not 100% focused on the job in hand. That’s why elite sports personal wear gloves ie athletes, marathon runners etc. Having said that I’m sure some players do it as a superstition or a fashion statement.
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