Yellowbelly Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jack the Hat said: Totally disagree with both your comments. It’s a valid opinion not emotional blackmail. There are far more head injuries in Rugby which is why I prefer football. By your reckoning boxing and rugby should be banned completely. Whilst I acknowledge the sentiment I believe it a step too far. It’s becoming a non contact sport as it is and was clearly not intended to be. What evidence do we have on the impact of modern lighter football? Not much I wager. If you are concerned about the effects of heading a ball then either don’t head it or don’t play football. Rugby has made moves to make the game safer, even to one of its most integral components - tackling. The rugby authorities have been far more proactive than their football counterparts in protecting their players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: Not QUITE sure that's the point of this discussion Yes it is. You have nuanced the discussion in the direction that it is emotional blackmail to suggest it woul ruin the game. I disagree and counter with don’t change the rules on a whim to suit the minority with little to no evidence based on the weight of current footballs. Totally on topic although why you are nitpicking is not so clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Jack the Hat said: Yes it is. You have nuanced the discussion in the direction that it is emotional blackmail to suggest it woul ruin the game. I've not said that at all at any point Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Yellowbelly said: Rugby has made moves to make the game safer, even to one of its most integral components - tackling. The rugby authorities have been far more proactive than their football counterparts in protecting their players. So are you saying you think heading should be banned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Maybe they should also ban kicking the ball in case a player stubs his toe. Maybe they should ban keepers using their hands in case they break a finger. Or how about making players wear crash helmets when they head the ball on health and safety grounds. It's pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, S36 OWL said: Maybe they should also ban kicking the ball in case a player stubs his toe. Maybe they should ban keepers using their hands in case they break a finger. Or how about making players wear crash helmets when they head the ball on health and safety grounds. It's pathetic. You best prepare yourself mate - change is cominig Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 26 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: I think that's an emotional blackmail comment that has no substance to it It's meaningless 3 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: I've not said that at all at any point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, Jack the Hat said: Talk about not understanding the meaning Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbelly Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jack the Hat said: So are you saying you think heading should be banned? Are you saying it shouldn’t? No matter what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: You best prepare yourself mate - change is cominig They may as well just ban football then. Its pathetic. The game is all about tackling and heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Yellowbelly said: Are you saying it shouldn’t? No matter what? No heading should not be banned, what a stupid idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbelly Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, S36 OWL said: Maybe they should also ban kicking the ball in case a player stubs his toe. Maybe they should ban keepers using their hands in case they break a finger. Or how about making players wear crash helmets when they head the ball on health and safety grounds. It's pathetic. Because you have an ideal in your mind of how “real men” should play football then the very real possibility that this endangers it’s participants long after they hang up their boots should be ignored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, Yellowbelly said: Because you have an ideal in your mind of how “real men” should play football then the very real possibility that this endangers it’s participants long after they hang up their boots should be ignored? Everything in life has its dangers and risks unless you sit in your house wrapped in bubble wrap your entire life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, S36 OWL said: Everything in life has its dangers and risks unless you sit in your house wrapped in bubble wrap your entire life. You're not the one playing football or getting brain injuries though mate Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Yellowbelly said: Are you saying it shouldn’t? No matter what? Yes ’no matter what’ needs valid research. But me YES I’m 100% happy to head a football fully aware of any potential risks. so back to you are you saying heading should be banned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, @owlstalk said: You're not the one playing football or getting brain injuries though mate I play. And the pla 7 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Talk about not understanding the meaning Talk about condescending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: You're not the one playing football or getting brain injuries though mate I play still and I head it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, Jack the Hat said: I play. Professionally? All day every day? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbelly Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, S36 OWL said: Everything in life has its dangers and risks unless you sit in your house wrapped in bubble wrap your entire life. Yes, but as society progresses we eliminate/minimise those dangers to acceptable levels - which is why you wear a seatbelt, wear a motorcycle helmet, have a smoke alarm, wear a face mask etc etc etc. Should we go back to using asbestos in our buildings because despite the risks it’s an amazing versatile material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: You're not the one playing football or getting brain injuries though mate I played for 20 years in Sunday league when the balls were a lot heavier than the lightweight balloons they use now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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