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Wot no Shin Pads?

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  1. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    I noticed on the OS Gallery of training this week, that no one was wearing shin pads during the "game" bit of the training.

    In light of Bolton's Tyrone Mears breaking his leg this week, I was a little surprised. I know they won't go "kicking" each other, but accidents happen and it could only take a wrong angled knock to break a leg.

    Surprised.
     
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  2. SL Saint

    SL Saint Member

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    Sadly thats football training!! No one wears shin pads anymore. Even when I was at school the 1st team didn't have to wear shin pads but I can tell you now I made sure I did.
     
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  3. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    That's Strange because when I was coaching kids it was compulsory for children and included anyone under 16 to wear shin pads at all times while playing football. The only time it did not apply was in the gym. How times have changed........
     
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  4. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    that rule still applies BT.

    I just though it a little risky considering they were ina contact session
     
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  5. Saint Sonic

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    i ALWAYS wear shinnies - seen too many broken legs to even take a risk in a kickabout with my mates..... actually, ESPECIALLY a kickabout with my mates!
     
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  6. benditlikeabanana

    benditlikeabanana Well-Known Member

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    i thought that oxo was in a protective foot boot, but he seems to be training with the rest
     
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  7. Joe!

    Joe! Well-Known Member

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    Meh, I've never even owned a pair. Balls to health and safety.
     
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  8. Gordon Gekko

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    Ever since I joined Salisbury at 15, i've never worn shin pads.
     
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  9. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    well I hope you get a pair for your 16th! :emoticon-0110-tongu
     
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    jenthesaint1990 Well-Known Member

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    hasnt Lee broken his leg as well?
     
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  11. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    he's buggered his knee ligaments ... out for 9 months...OUCH
     
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  12. Gordon Gekko

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    That was 6 years ago....
     
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    Dan Well-Known Member

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    I swear you posted on here before about how your career was ruined by injury?
     
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  14. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    just pulling yer leg ... I can't remember when mine was!!! :huh:

    Do you still play for Salisbury? That's a good level.
     
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    jenthesaint1990 Well-Known Member

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    i was wondering this too
     
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  16. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko New Member

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    That is true, I spent 1 year out injured. Couldn't get fit enough again so started pissib around in the hampshire league for a couple of clubs, not just play sunday mornings. So yes, it was ruined.


    To answer the other question, no, i'm not playing for salisbury anymore although was offered a trial when last season but declined as i was never going to get picked.
     
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    I wasn't disputing the story, the real point was, does it have anything to do with shin pads? ;)
     
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  18. Gordon Gekko

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    We don't wear shin pads in training. They get in the way. I've always worn 6 year old shin pads as well as they're tiny.
     
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