Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
I haven't said otherwise. However, I think there's a difference between having a night out a week and drinking regularly. If Tanner is on the booze regularly then that needs sorting as I said, but is once a week after a game a regular thing? As I said as well, that's his own personal life.
Even one night out a week in British culture terms.....say 5 or 6 pints , kebab , bag of chips , a late night , poor sleep , affect next day ......is not acceptable surely?

I would be amazed if any of the top players touch the booze at all , plenty are tee total and those that are not are probably on a gentleman's agreement that there is no drinking during the season unless its a few drinks and a meal with a partner , family or a discreet away from the press , public etc

This is what proper , committed sports people do , there should be no excuses these days

It's like turning up to meet your future father and mother in law wearing a " death metal rules " t shirt