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Yeah, and all black men can run faster and jump higher. 

 

Seriously, who left the gate open on the cúnt farm ?  

 

Not all, but in general yes, the best athletes in the world are black. Great genetics for strength and speed... think most folk know that.

 

 

 

Around 50% of British Olympic gold medals over the last few games have been won by people that went to private schools, yet only 7% of the country actually go to private schools. 

 

 

 

It's not stereotyping, it's factual. The middle classes are more likely to succeed at sport... more financial backing, more opportunities, better diets and lifestyle - in general healthier people. Surely not going to dispute that?? 

 

 

 

Interesting then that football is a 'working class' sport, meaning that the game is largely missing out on the best source of elite athletes. It's actually a known issue, I'm not really raising anything new, discussed it a couple of years ago with a guy I know that has spent his career working in health/fitness/training development for Celtic/SFA, and has developed fitness programs that are now followed nationally. He brought it up, so I'll blame the expert if I'm wrong...

 

"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea."

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Tell that to Messi and Xavi...

 

On a more serious point, it's clearly wrong if 14 year olds are being written off on the basis of strength and height when they've got still got growing to do -

ability has to be the main focus. Rugby, where there's little skill involved, might be different.

 

These guys are exceptions, the vast majority of top players now are mainly there because they are great athletes. 

 

Every time an English team comes up pre-season to play Morton the same thing stands out, they are much bigger/stronger/faster.

 

Average height of an English Premiership player is just over 6ft. Don't know what it is in Scotland, but I'm sure it's nothing like that...

"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea."

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Although I am no rugby fan, to say there is little skill involved suggests you know little about the game.

 

As for the suggestion that rugby is getting all the best young athletes, I see little evidence of this in the Edinburgh area and this is arguably one of rugby's 'heartlands'. The reality is the best young athletes are playing multiple sports until they require to specialize. 

 

Rugby obviously not getting all of the best young talent, but getting more than it's fair share, based on what I've seen on the West coast. Also, and I don't particularly agree with it, but kids are specialising from an early age.

 

Many rugby clubs, including Greenock Wanderers, now have rugby Academies where, from the age of 11, selected players train three times a week, over and above normal club training/matches - that doesn't leave time for any other sport. Greenock Wanderers have definitely got quite a few of the areas best young athletes right now, at least a couple of whom chose rugby over Morton youth teams.

"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea."

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Rugby obviously not getting all of the best young talent, but getting more than it's fair share, based on what I've seen on the West coast. Also, and I don't particularly agree with it, but kids are specialising from an early age.

 

Many rugby clubs, including Greenock Wanderers, now have rugby Academies where, from the age of 11, selected players train three times a week, over and above normal club training/matches - that doesn't leave time for any other sport. Greenock Wanderers have definitely got quite a few of the areas best young athletes right now, at least a couple of whom chose rugby over Morton youth teams.

Being strong and tall does not equate talent.

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I'd have to agree with IrnBru. If you're big, thick and fast you'll be a rugby superstar.

Big and fast but thick? Most of the lads I know who have played or currently play tend to be more bright than thick. Quite a lot of them are however 'posh' boys.

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Not arguing that many talented youngsters are taking up rugby but that has always been the case. Rugby tends to attract 'big' lads while the more gifted follow the light to the beautiful game! I do know with certainty that participation and levels of attendance continue to fall in the Lothians (that includes all the 'established' Edinburgh clubs and private schools). Despite that there is no serious argument that on the international stage Scotland has been more successful at rugby than football.

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Being strong and tall does not equate talent.

 

Nope, but if you are strong/tall/fast, you are far more likely to become a top footballer. Tidser/Forbes/Harkins, are technically better players than many Scottish Premiership players, but have all been held back by their lack of natural athleticism.

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Recall that I said the other day that people who are interested in a variety of sports are fucking weird. This met with some protest. Now, ask yourself who other than polysport maven 'Dr Z' gets so worked up about wee boys' physiques. The prosecution rests.

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It's adorable to see Zhivago trying to be more literate in his attention-craving narcissism these days. How I pine for the halon days where he would simply threaten to return his season ticket in June and then spit his dummy out when he was openly mocked for it. 

You address me by my proper title, you little bollocks! 


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It's adorable to see Zhivago trying to be more literate in his attention-craving narcissism these days. How I pine for the halon days where he would simply threaten to return his season ticket in June and then spit his dummy out when he was openly mocked for it.

 

Halon is thought to damage the ozone layer though probably not so severely as some of the vacuous drivel that comes out of your mouth.

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