Never to the dark side Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 that's football socks, not every day socks. Footballers think it will reduce pressure on their calves and reduce injury's Chelsea's Conor Gallagher was the latest footballer to try out this new idea against Man City over the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Never to the dark side said: that's football socks, not every day socks. Footballers think it will reduce pressure on their calves and reduce injury's Chelsea's Conor Gallagher was the latest footballer to try out this new idea against Man City over the weekend. Where are these holes cut ? And are they cheaper in the club shop as they less material and more holes therefore less sock ? Edited February 19 by Rocking Red Cyril 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 11 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Where are these holes cut ? And are they cheaper in the club shop as they less material and more holes therefore less sock ? If you cut a hole, isn't there still the same amount of material? Just less tight? God I'm overthinking this for a Monday morning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Cam Pring has done it in the past, it's odd that the players feel the need. if it were a thing, then surely they would make socks to accomodate this - marginal gains and that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 minute ago, Laner said: If you cut a hole, isn't there still the same amount of material? Just less tight? God I'm overthinking this for a Monday morning and why not just roll them down? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 12 minutes ago, Antman said: Cam Pring has done it in the past, it's odd that the players feel the need. if it were a thing, then surely they would make socks to accomodate this - marginal gains and that. You’d think… but no, kit manufacturer just gives you the standard socks. You then get the players who cut the whole of the sole off so it’s effectively a tube so they just have a normal pair of socks on their feet in the boot itself, designed so less material and more feel in the boot, normal sock over football sock as usually it’s a comfier material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 19 minutes ago, Antman said: and why not just roll them down? Keep their shinpads up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 21 minutes ago, Antman said: and why not just roll them down? Isn't there a rule that you can't ? As for the holes, this is from'Goal' Players generally cut holes in their socks in order to reduce pressure on the calf muscles, which are often restricted by the form-fitting, snug nature of the garment. For players who have bulging leg muscles, socks can prove particularly restrictive, causing difficulties with effective bloodflow and circulation, as well as breathability. Therefore, players will often move to cut up their socks, in order to remove the problem and help improve their game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 4 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: Keep their shinpads up? Shin pads are available with straps these days.iirc Jack Grealish wears them and he’s on the wrong end of some shocking tackles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 minute ago, Robbored said: Shin pads are available with straps these days.iirc Jack Grealish wears them and he’s on the wrong end of some shocking tackles. They are but most footballers don't wear them, they just use their socks to keep them up. Grealish wears child shin pads the smallest he can get away with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Be fishnet stockings next..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 This is S(h)ocking. W(h)oley unacceptable. Wouldn’t be surprised to see some young kids copying this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 2 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Be fishnet stockings next..... If that happens, they’d get suspended. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: If that happens, they’d get suspended. They'd definitely get pulled up on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Shouldn’t we be doing this in our every-day life ? It could start a new trend like fingerless-mittens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Where are these holes cut ? And are they cheaper in the club shop as they less material and more holes therefore less sock ? No. Polo mints are no cheaper than mint imperials. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Not something I've ever needed to do as I'm not blessed in the calf muscle department, but it's supposedly to reduce pressure / improve circulation. I've not actually seen it at my level of football, so maybe one trend that isn't catching on. Cutting off the soles is definitely done though by a lot of people these days, and you can even buy the socks "pre-cut" as a tube design now. Most kit socks lose their fit after a few washes, especially when you aren't wearing the same ones every week. Makes a big difference to have a more comfortable, and sometimes thinner sock in your boot for a tighter fit and better control. 1 hour ago, Antman said: and why not just roll them down? Dont think there's any rule that you can't, see alex scott and jack grealish for example Downside to wearing your socks round your ankles like that though is the shin pad sits lower and is effectively pointless. Interestingly on the topic, the latest trend (as seen by Scott and Grealish) is to wear the smallest pads you can. These are now available https://gaintheedgeofficial.com/collections/mini-shin-pads/products/mini-shin-pads Must admit I wear them, as I find bigger pads cumbersome. There's a big push to get them banned in kids football though as obviously they offer less protection area on the shin. 37 minutes ago, Robbored said: Shin pads are available with straps these days.iirc Jack Grealish wears them and he’s on the wrong end of some shocking tackles. Haven't seen anyone wear a shin pad with straps since I was about 10. Most people use a sleeve, or I use tubigrip and tape if needed. Generally the socks are tight enough these days to keep the pads up - but obviously why it then becomes restrictive on the calf. Grealish definitely doesn't wear pads with straps, he's admitted he wears kids pads so a stap wouldn't even fit round his leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Holes? Cut by little moles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Couldn't they just slice bits off their legs so the socks fit better? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkhamred Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Aden Flint supposedly had special larger socks supplied as he found the standard ones too tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, TV Tom said: Shouldn’t we be doing this in our every-day life ? It could start a new trend like fingerless-mittens Is that a trend? I feel so off-message... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cidre Monita Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, Antman said: Cam Pring has done it in the past, it's odd that the players feel the need. if it were a thing, then surely they would make socks to accomodate this - marginal gains and that. It’s just the latest fad like when players used to apply menthol vapour rub onto their shirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 And then you have compression sports garments that are meant to increase blood flow, risk of injury, reduce muscle fatigue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Some players cut holes in their boots to help with haglin's heel too. I don't see an issue but I do wonder why players who struggle with various issues don't have boots heat moulded to help with this instead or with the socks, why manufacturers don't create different versions of socks for players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Another fad - I remember when players started wearing "cycling shorts" underneath their usual shorts (late 80's?). The one that annoys me most is long sleeved base layers under a short sleeved jersey, it looks crap bring back to good old long-sleeved jersey (see also short-sleeved GK jerseys, they just look wrong with gloves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Most of my socks have holes in them around November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Next thing will be players refusing to play as it makes them more susceptible to injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Couldn't they supply knee pads so that players don't have to pull their socks up over their knees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 32 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Most of my socks have holes in them around November They have holes in them from the beginning...you put your feet through them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 It’s happening in local football, someone I know was moaning about players cutting socks recently. Whatever trends happen at pro level often filter all the way down. last week we had a message from my girls RTC club about stopping kids wearing micro shin pads and the FA want to discourage their use in grassroots football . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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