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 Pembroke  Bristol 11 Apr 23 1.21pm |
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Originally posted by fish mitten
Thank you Mapletree for the explanation. I thought it could just wait until half time. Still could I guess, as it would be a reasonable compromise. I can’t imagine them stopping a 10,000 metre race half way through. A 10.000 metre runner should not be stopping to refuel drink in a six mile race. A pro football player will run 3-4 miles in a half.
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| Mapletree Croydon 11 Apr 23 1.26pm |
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Originally posted by Pembroke
Mandatory water breaks are not every game, or every level of football. They are based upon extreme temperatures, not religious choices. Fasting players could eat/drink before, or at half time, or go to the side of the pitch instead of stopping the game for a choice they made. The physiological aspect here? If they cant run for forty five minutes without these breaks , they are unfit to play, they have chosen to make themselves unfit to play. A fit human body stores enough carbs, glycogen to pay football for forty five minutes easily. So that leaves dehydration in forty five minutes of football un the UK cool climate necessitating a break of several minutes because they are dehydrated? Its a nonsense. I really wish you would read, think and then post. For Sunnis it is Sunnah to break fast (a glass of water and a fruit) at Maghrib, following which they must pray. Breaking fast takes just about the same length of time as Wilf rubbing his shins and complaining to the referee.
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Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 11 Apr 23 1.35pm |
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If this were not announced would anybody really notice or indeed care? If the players want to sit down for a four-course meal during a game, say some prayers and have a kip, I think most will protest however I do not see the need to draw too much attention to this beyond acknowledging it's existence for those who may be left feeling unnerved by a few players having a quick drink or what-have-you without a formal announcement. VAR still seems surreal to me in just standing around completely uninformed as to what is happening sometimes but I'm slowly getting over it. I've probably spent more time watching Wayne Hennessey trying to travel a distance of 6m+ before in a game.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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Teddy Eagle  11 Apr 23 1.51pm |
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Originally posted by Mapletree
I really wish you would read, think and then post. For Sunnis it is Sunnah to break fast (a glass of water and a fruit) at Maghrib, following which they must pray. Breaking fast takes just about the same length of time as Wilf rubbing his shins and complaining to the referee. Genuine enquiry. What happens when prayer times come during game time in afternoon and evening kick-offs?
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Forest Hillbilly  in a hidey-hole 11 Apr 23 2.02pm |
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Can't recall which World cup it was, but it was somewhere really hot. (Mexico 86 ? and at altitude) and it was agreed before games that drinks could be taken during prolonged stoppages (for injured players, for example). Not really a new one
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 georgenorman 11 Apr 23 2.05pm |
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Originally posted by Mapletree
I really wish you would read, think and then post. For Sunnis it is Sunnah to break fast (a glass of water and a fruit) at Maghrib, following which they must pray. Breaking fast takes just about the same length of time as Wilf rubbing his shins and complaining to the referee. Why should a sporting event pander to any religious rigmarole. If a player thinks that playing in a particular game will compromise his beliefs, then he should ask to be dropped. Edited by georgenorman (11 Apr 2023 2.17pm)
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PalazioVecchio  south pole 11 Apr 23 2.10pm |
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Originally posted by georgenorman
Why should a sporting event pander to any religious rigmarole. If a player thinks that playing in a particular game will compromise his beliefs, then he should be asked to be dropped. Let's kick Politics AND religion out of Sport.
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| mezzer Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 11 Apr 23 2.13pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
They were at my door today - must hatch at Easter. I opened an e mail with the title "Knock Knock" this morning. Turned out to be a Jehovah's Witness working from home.
Living down here does have some advantages. At least you can see them cry. |
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 11 Apr 23 2.18pm |
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Originally posted by mezzer
I opened an e mail with the title "Knock Knock" this morning. Turned out to be a Jehovah's Witness working from home.
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| EverybodyDannsNow SE19 12 Apr 23 12.03pm |
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Originally posted by Pembroke
Mandatory water breaks are not every game, or every level of football. They are based upon extreme temperatures, not religious choices. Fasting players could eat/drink before, or at half time, or go to the side of the pitch instead of stopping the game for a choice they made. The physiological aspect here? If they cant run for forty five minutes without these breaks , they are unfit to play, they have chosen to make themselves unfit to play. A fit human body stores enough carbs, glycogen to pay football for forty five minutes easily. So that leaves dehydration in forty five minutes of football un the UK cool climate necessitating a break of several minutes because they are dehydrated? Its a nonsense.
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| georgenorman 12 Apr 23 12.22pm |
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Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
The Muslim players could go to the side of the pitch, but luckily the governing body of their industry have decided to make a miniscule concession to allow them to practice their faith without having to be at a competitive disadvantage - it's the sort of decision any reasonable employer would make, and any reasonable person would not have an issue with. Well, it’s just another piece of nonsense that is infecting football. Taking a Knee, having half-a-dozen kids in toe when the teams come out, synchronised dancing before the kick-off. A minute’s applause/silence because the groundsman’s dog has died, etc.
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| georgenorman 12 Apr 23 12.23pm |
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Originally posted by georgenorman
Well, it’s just another piece of nonsense that is infecting football. Taking a Knee, having half-a-dozen kids in toe when the teams come out, synchronised dancing before the kick-off. A minute’s applause/silence because the groundsman’s dog has died, etc. Perhaps there should be a break for pancake-tossing if there is a match on Shrove Tuesday.
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