Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:54 am  

PLAYERS BANNED

PLAYERS BANNED

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:06 am  

I would have thought the best solution would be to find player swho don't want to go out on the lash rather than trying to police those that do

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:21 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

I would have thought the best solution would be to find player swho don't want to go out on the lash rather than trying to police those that do

Spot on. I heard though the drinkers are now going to frequent Bluebell in the old town for some sam smith's action.

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:23 am  

Well I didnt complain but believe any that did had grounds to. I have said it before that these lads are in the public eye in a city that loves its sport and so of course its going to rub fans up the wrong way when they see their players pished days or hours before a game.

Drinks in moderation immediately after a match I dont mind but last season there was some very silly instances, two of which I witnessed for myself.

Professional sports persons have relatively short careers and should want to keep their body in its optimum condition shouldnt they, not fill it full of drinks and fags.

Good on the club I say !!!

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:45 am  

It's a step in the right direction, but I'd prefer a total ban on alcohol consumption 48 hours before any game, but that may be too draconian for some.

I doubt anyone complained directly to the club, probably just a reaction to the number of occasions that situations developed over the season, wouldn't surprise me if a fair number weren't already barred from Weir Bar anyway?

Anyway, we move forwards, clean slate for everyone, it's theirs to make of it what they will.

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:05 am  

Who will Jimmy Bullard be drinking with now?

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:06 am  

Lee Tucker FC Fan 2006 wrote:

Who will Jimmy Bullard be drinking with now?

He was barred last I heard?

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:07 am  

I am happy that the club has taken massive steps in the right direction regarding the general behaviour and professionalism of players, but I do wonder if this ban is a step too far.

In an ideal world players would only drink in moderation when in public, and never leading up to a game, but because of the bad attitudes of certain players and general poor management something has had to change.

I am all for the club introducing rules regarding players behaviour, but is banning them from one particular establishment 24/7 too much?

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:11 am  

chico's nose wrote:

I am happy that the club has taken massive steps in the right direction regarding the general behaviour and professionalism of players, but I do wonder if this ban is a step too far.

In an ideal world players would only drink in moderation when in public, and never leading up to a game, but because of the bad attitudes of certain players and general poor management something has had to change.

I am all for the club introducing rules regarding players behaviour, but is banning them from one particular establishment 24/7 too much?

It's also a restriction of trade on Weir Bar, not sure what recourse they have though to do anything about it?

Re: Who are these fans who've been complaining : Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:19 am  

Sounds like the club are making a stand and possibly going OTT in order to get the message across.