Optimistic Nut Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 sheffield united in whinging again 'shocker'. he should have sought advice before taking any medication I wonder if Tevez shook Warnock's hand after the recent Palace - City game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 9 months seems harsh, but I can't believe footballers take any drugs that have even a hint of anything banned... you've got to be pretty careless and/or thick to trip up like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Good. The fat bastard. Don't take drugs kids! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 He took some medicine containing a 'non performance enhancing' drug, which relieved chest problems, which was prescribed (presumably by his doctor). I don't see how this is his fault tbh, my doctor gives me pills for a tight chest, I take them. Not really any questions asked tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 He took some medicine containing a 'non performance enhancing' drug, which relieved chest problems, which was prescribed (presumably by his doctor). I don't see how this is his fault tbh, my doctor gives me pills for a tight chest, I take them. Not really any questions asked tbh. I haven't read the details, but I think it's more likely it was over-the-counter without prescription. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 He took some medicine containing a 'non performance enhancing' drug, which relieved chest problems, which was prescribed (presumably by his doctor). I don't see how this is his fault tbh, my doctor gives me pills for a tight chest, I take them. Not really any questions asked tbh. Aye, the difference being that he's a professional footballer subject to drug tests. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 He took some medicine containing a 'non performance enhancing' drug, which relieved chest problems, which was prescribed (presumably by his doctor). I don't see how this is his fault tbh, my doctor gives me pills for a tight chest, I take them. Not really any questions asked tbh. I haven't read the details, but I think it's more likely it was over-the-counter without prescription. Over the counter chest relief? Unless it means chesty coughs then I don't really know. And if it was something mild like a cough or a sore throat, would you really think the footballing powers that be would ban something that's in lemsip? Okay, it's stupid, but seeing as they've accepted it was accidental, I can't see how 9 months is at all appropriate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Also, for all his bleating about being innocent, there are all manner of dubious uses for ephedrine. Not that I'm accusing him of owt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I agree that a breach of the rules should be based on whether or not the substance would effect performance anyway, if it's just for a cold then surely no harm done? All I can think is that it is impossible to detect the difference, or the level of dosage (or something like that). Otherwise it would be fairly easy to detect cheats as opposed to people with a cough, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 They have recognised he didn't buy the drugs to enhance his performance, yet he gets a harsher punishment than Rio Ferdinand who missed a drugs test, which to me suggests Rio had something to hide. The punishment for missing a drugs test MUST be harsher than failing a test Otherwise you can get smacked out of your tits on whatever you choose then simply not turn up for a test and get a smaller ban than if you actually turn up and fail the test Therefore Rio didn't have anything to hide Common sense really Not at all. Would Rio want to be known as a drug taker, and probably rule himself out of ever playing for Man United and England again. There are certain facts about Rio which can't be put on the message board, which involve another player who used to play for Boro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 one question, how does a goalkeeper really benefit from performance enhancing drugs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 one question, how does a goalkeeper really benefit from performance enhancing drugs? They enhance his performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 one question, how does a goalkeeper really benefit from performance enhancing drugs? They enhance his performance. Especially something like ephedrine which I believe can reduce your reaction time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 It was probably Sudafed Elixir which contains Psudoephedrine to clear chesty coughs. Hardly makes him a cheat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 It was probably Sudafed Elixir which contains Psudoephedrine to clear chesty coughs. Hardly makes him a cheat. So? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 So, the benefits garnered would be minimal if anything. Not worth the hassle of a tribunal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Could have been just about any decongestant. Still stupid not to check with the docs at the club. Am pretty sure that the players would have it drummed into them to check before taking any tablets at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 So, the benefits garnered would be minimal if anything. Not worth the hassle of a tribunal. It's a banned substance. Simple as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 If I was Kenny I would of went out with my mates in my hometown of Halifax where I had my eyebrow bitten off on one occasion & boshed a few eppy's with me marrows who are all dole wallers. Of course Kenny is pro football so he would not do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 one question, how does a goalkeeper really benefit from performance enhancing drugs? If you were a fat keeper who likes boozing & were in your 30's do you not think guzzling a few appetite suppressants such as ephedrine worth taking & lets also say you were in the last year of your contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 If I was Kenny I would of went out with my mates in my hometown of Halifax where I had my eyebrow bitten off on one occasion & boshed a few eppy's with me marrows who are all dole wallers. Of course Kenny is pro football so he would not do that. :lol: I think you said too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 If I was Kenny I would of went out with my mates in my hometown of Halifax where I had my eyebrow bitten off on one occasion & boshed a few eppy's with me marrows who are all dole wallers. Of course Kenny is pro football so he would not do that. :lol: I think you said too much. What bit? The bit where I say "Kenny is pro football so he would not do that." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 If Paddy Kenny's an example of what happens if you use ephedrine as an appetite suppressant, I don't think I'll bother, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 When they said he was out for nine months, I thought it was to have the child I assumed he was carrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 from wiki "Ephedrine, as a component of over-the-counter cold medications, enjoyed a strong underground reputation as a stimulant among athletes in many sports. National Hockey League (NHL) and College players have been reputed to be among the most persistent ephedrine users, who consume the substance in the form of Sudafed, an over-the-counter cold medication. Hockey players are on the ice in shifts lasting no more than 60 seconds at a time, and the players have found that the ephedrine seems to provide an edge in their performance." I think that the gist of the hockey players was that by using the stimulant, the speeded up effect of the brain made the actual game seem slower and easier to make plays. Seems like this is a legal substance (with standard doses) but can be taken in larger doses which fall foul of doping rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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