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by **112-1077774096** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:37 am

Ace Ventura wrote:Havent had a chance to read the article but logic tells you that if a player players 60 games in a season and another plays 40, the one who has played 40 will have more in the tank in the latter stages of the game.
What they are being paid bears no relevance.

so by that logic someone who does no physical exercise whatsoever should be fitter than a footballer.

the fact is the more you train the fitter you become

by **account deleted by request** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:39 am

Their study of 300 former professional footballers found that half suffered from osteoarthritis and one in three had undergone surgery to correct joint problems, including hip replacements.

Former Liverpool player Tommy Smith is among those who have been left disabled

Sufferers said they had been forced to stop careers in coaching and to take early retirement. They were also more prone to feelings of depression.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is caused by damage to the cartilage of joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.

It tends to affect people in their 60s, particularly in their hips, knees and lower back.

There is no cure, but hip and knee replacements can ease the pain and disability of the condition.

The researchers questioned former UK professional footballers who were 56 years old on average, and were about 32 when they retired.

They found that 49% of the former professional footballers questioned said they had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in at least one joint, most commonly the knee.

Sufferers were, on average, 40 when they were diagnosed with the condition, much younger than normal sufferers.

Report author Andy Turner said: "Results suggest that the long-term impact of playing professional football is considerable, with many respondents requiring medical treatment for injuries after their career had ended."

The Football Association is conducting a two-year research project, auditing all injuries to professional players in England and Wales, in a bid to develop injury prevention strategies.

by **NANNY RED** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:54 am

Just watch that programme" Has Football gone Soft"

in one word Yes
well im gonna say more that one word actualy:)

How can a player burn himself out these days its still football ffs like it was in the glory days but now there pamperd, they use the latest technology the diets are all taken care of ,can you imagine them all having steak and chips now for there pre match meal , thats what Shanks used to swear by.

There all tucked up in bed supposed to be any way. Years ago they would be all out the night before in the boozer.
theve got the best medical teams looking after them, youd most of the players in the clubs in town after a midweek game some of them hobbling but ill tell you what when they pulled that red shirt on injuties did not exist. Liverpool went through a season using 14 players and did they look tired or worn out, no we won the league no resting there .If you ask any player is he tired and want to rest the answer would be no .

they get paid shitloads of money for what any young kid would do for nothing

Normal people start to suffer with bone and joint problems as they get older are footballers immune cause they train every day

Ive kept fit all my life as a former pe teacher and i can even fel my sorry joints going

That was a quick one word:D

by **Ace Ventura** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:02 am

peewee wrote:
Ace Ventura wrote:Havent had a chance to read the article but logic tells you that if a player players 60 games in a season and another plays 40, the one who has played 40 will have more in the tank in the latter stages of the game.
What they are being paid bears no relevance.

so by that logic someone who does no physical exercise whatsoever should be fitter than a footballer.

the fact is the more you train the fitter you become

No mate, like bammo said they are all professionals so they all train to a similat level. If someone plays for Derby County they are likely to play about 40 games in a season. If we play them at the end of the season Gerrard is likely to have played nearer 60, he is more likely to be tired and there players should be fitter. Obviously different individuals have different fitness levels and capabilities but on average i mean.

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