13 Oct 2022 21:40:08
Just an observation. but did anyone else see Tav whilst waiting with the players in the tunnel downing whole a bottle of what appeared to be an energy drink.? I'm not sure sports dieticians would support a professional athlete taking to the field on such a full stomach and before intensive exercise. is this, perhaps, a wee clue to the observation many are making that not all appears to be well with our captain? ie he be seeking such a boost in this way?

1.) 13 Oct 2022
13 oct 2022 21:59:28
is this any different to the gallons of energy drinks at the side of the pitch in baskets for players to use as they wish?

2.) 13 Oct 2022
13 oct 2022 22:07:01
arcadia, its difficult to comprehend this as the clue is in the name, energy drink, tav was looking poor because he was way out of his league and comfort zone, and might have been carrying a niggle, but ultimately he was awful because he can't compete at that level.

3.) 13 Oct 2022
13 Oct 2022 22:10:06
Arcadia I think it’s ok, I’m sure they know what the r doing. Also about prevention of dehydration, get fluid in first.
I’m told by a player in England he drinks about 1.5 litres in 90 minutes before kick off, they r well monitored imo.

4.) 13 Oct 2022
13 Oct 2022 22:15:00
No offence Arcadia, but do you really think this is relevant?
We've just been pumped 1-7 at home in CL, on course to be crowned the worst team ever in CL, players throwing in the towel, a manager who couldn't find his arse with a sat nav, and you're worried about what Tav is drinking. Can I live in your head for a day, as mine is thumping with everything that's going on at my club which I love.
I think you'll find Tav's problem is that he's back playing like the old Tav pre 55. It's not a boost he needs, it's a scheme booting.

5.) 14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022 00:27:34
Energy drink? Pumped 7-1 and you bring up a concern about Tav having an energy drink. Wow.

6.) 14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022 07:15:53
Look I know everyone's hurting and it may seem an irrelevance. but everyone seems to have observed that our Captain's form has dipped and there have been questions raised about his fitness.
My friend who has a degree in dietary science pointed this out to me . when players are exercising it is legitimate/ can be beneficial to top up with the energy drinks. but not in any way beneficial before. and to take to the field with a full stomach probably detrimental to athletic performance (his opinion)
Everyone agrees that our Captain is off it just now . all I was doing was suggesting such a small detail might (I say might) be pointing to some underlying bigger issue. ie his ailing fitness and his looking for a quick boost.

7.) 14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022 12:28:17
Arcadia your post certainly was not an irrelevance, u raise an interesting point for debate, I’m sure.