Footballers chewing chewing gum while playing

[jawillwill]

While watching the United v City game, one thing has struck me, is that a number of players chew chewing gum while playing (Paul Scholes, and Wayne Rooney definately are). Surely this can't be good for sportsmen attempting to play at the highest level? And surely it's potentially dangerous to as a choking hazard (especially if they're tackled hard etc.). I just can't see how chewing while trying to exercise can be anything other than a hinderance.

 

Do any Saints players chew gum while playing? And if so, do they chew the same bit for the whole game? Where do they put it when it's finished? Surely it wouldn't be good for the St Mary's turf if they spat it out on the field? Do they swallow it- as a child I was always taught that was dangerous to do that. Has anyone ever seen a player blow a bubble with it during a game?

 

I hope no Saints players do. People who constantly chew gum in public are usually complete morons (i.e. Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney).

[Crazy Diamond]

Do any Saints players chew gum while playing?

 

Think I've seen Lallana do it. Could be wrong.

[capitalsaint]

I can see this running as long as the Pompey takeover thread.

[VectisSaint]

as a child I was always taught that was dangerous to do that.

I think you mean "as a child I am always taught that it is dangerous".

[Glasgow_Saint]

Helps concentration, reduces stress

[timb289]

Beattie used to be flat out on the wrigleys!

 

I'm sure it doesn't cause the groundsman too many problems...

[Hatch]

probably laced with guarana or whatever that stuff is called

[alpine_saint]

While watching the United v City game, one thing has struck me, is that a number of players chew chewing gum while playing (Paul Scholes, and Wayne Rooney definately are). Surely this can't be good for sportsmen attempting to play at the highest level? And surely it's potentially dangerous to as a choking hazard (especially if they're tackled hard etc.). I just can't see how chewing while trying to exercise can be anything other than a hinderance.

 

Do any Saints players chew gum while playing? And if so, do they chew the same bit for the whole game? Where do they put it when it's finished? Surely it wouldn't be good for the St Mary's turf if they spat it out on the field? Do they swallow it- as a child I was always taught that was dangerous to do that. Has anyone ever seen a player blow a bubble with it during a game?

 

I hope no Saints players do. People who constantly chew gum in public are usually complete morons (i.e. Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney).

 

Still remember Bob Willis nearly killing Rick Darling down under with a bouncer when he swallowed his tongue and it was caught on gum.

 

Yes, I think it is dangerous, I also think it makes supposedly talented sportsmen and managers (Fergie is also one of the worst culprits) look like the extras in a Lurpak butter advertisment.

[alpine_saint]

Helps concentration, reduces stress

 

The only clinically proven benefit of gum that I have read about is reducing plaque acid due to the enymzes present in saliva, the production of which is stimulated by chewing gum.

[latter day saint]

i reckon their all on speed,especially Fergie. chomps away like a demented squirrel

[alpine_saint]

i reckon their all on speed,especially Fergie. chomps away like a demented squirrel

 

Either that or suffering from bad tooth decay.....

[adrian lord]

It is just plain common.

[jamesfp1]

I believe they put about half a pack of airwaves in to help with breathing.

[positivepete]

Still remember Bob Willis nearly killing Rick Darling down under with a bouncer when he swallowed his tongue and it was caught on gum.

 

Yes, I think it is dangerous, I also think it makes supposedly talented sportsmen and managers (Fergie is also one of the worst culprits) look like the extras in a Lurpak butter advertisment.

 

May I agree with Alpine?! The FA makes a point of warning against this habit on safety grounds, but as usual do nothing to stop those associated with the Premier League and the high profile they enjoy. There have been a couple of football related deaths as a result of choking on chewing gum. A few years ago the campaign was a big as the goalpost safety campaign in Junior football.

[latter day saint]

I believe they put about half a pack of airwaves in to help with breathing.

on top of the half a pound of Vicks some of them slap on their chests ?

hang on a mo, Vicks,excessive chewing.think may be something in my Speed theory

[jawillwill]

Beattie used to be flat out on the wrigleys!

 

I'm sure it doesn't cause the groundsman too many problems...

 

Coming to think of it, after the Walsall pitch invasion last year, there was definately something sticky on my shoe as I was leaving. Almost certainly the result of bad chewing gum disposal.