Tony Tootle Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 They also cut holes in boots. Firminho does it. Something to do with the heel bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 The holes in the players' socks at Ashton Gate were caused by moths, that have escaped from Stephen Lansdown's wallet where they've resided for the past couple of years and found their way to the kit room 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 27 minutes ago, Tony Tootle said: They also cut holes in boots. Firminho does it. Something to do with the heel bone. There is a condition called Haglunds where a bony spur forms where the achilles is attached. There is a benefit to altering the boot to a miniscule number of players. Cutting holes in socks is supposedly done to reduce pressure on the calf, which in turn reduces risk of cramp. There is no medical basis for it, players cutting holes in their socks get cramp as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 City Women defender Brooke Aspin had holes in her socks a few weeks ago. And was caught on video... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 13 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: City Women defender Brooke Aspin had holes in her socks a few weeks ago. And was caught on video... Brooke Aspin has always had the holes cut in her socks, although I've never seen any player, male or female, that takes it to the extremes that she does! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 4 hours ago, A Horse With No Name said: No. Polo mints are no cheaper than mint imperials. So we have been acclimatised to paying holes. Which is money got for nothing. Where might this lead in further exploitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 5 hours 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 If the sock is less tight could it there fore in fact not be a sock at all and that could lead to litigation and elongated legal procedure being called for in defining what is and what is not a sock. Who will protect the rights of the sock to be a sock and not have extra holes cut in it. Causing grave identification and self worth problems for all socks world wide Support your local socks against exploitation now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Holes? Cut by little moles? Angry jealous spies? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Tony Tootle said: They also cut holes in boots. Firminho does it. Something to do with the heel bone. 1 hour ago, Cowshed said: There is a condition called Haglunds where a bony spur forms where the achilles is attached. There is a benefit to altering the boot to a miniscule number of players. Cutting holes in socks is supposedly done to reduce pressure on the calf, which in turn reduces risk of cramp. There is no medical basis for it, players cutting holes in their socks get cramp as well! I still recall Trevor Francis (RIP) getting Achilles injuries in the early 80s, and blaming it on the lightweight, “modern” (as it was at the time) boot. They only got lighter and lighter over the years. Any school of thought on that? +++++ I still remember my first pairs of Puma Kings, they had a nice thick leather, still soft, not over heavy, but over the years the leather got thinner and thinner. No idea what today’s boots are like, it’s 20+ years since I played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 14 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I still recall Trevor Francis (RIP) getting Achilles injuries in the early 80s, and blaming it on the lightweight, “modern” (as it was at the time) boot. They only got lighter and lighter over the years. Any school of thought on that? +++++ I still remember my first pairs of Puma Kings, they had a nice thick leather, still soft, not over heavy, but over the years the leather got thinner and thinner. No idea what today’s boots are like, it’s 20+ years since I played. there was also that spell when loads of metatarsal injuries happend as the boots didn't protect the top of the foot. boot design trying to be clever to get more sales. but back to the socks, i cannot believe it's that difficult to create varying tightness around the calf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: I still recall Trevor Francis (RIP) getting Achilles injuries in the early 80s, and blaming it on the lightweight, “modern” (as it was at the time) boot. They only got lighter and lighter over the years. Any school of thought on that? +++++ I still remember my first pairs of Puma Kings, they had a nice thick leather, still soft, not over heavy, but over the years the leather got thinner and thinner. No idea what today’s boots are like, it’s 20+ years since I played. There are increases now in certain injuries. One is injuries to the achilles. Sports scientists put this down toboots providing less support around the achilles and the very high use of 4G pitches (they are harder). Seems logical enough. I really don't like many modern boots, and particularly gimmicky boots with sock fitting. Its anecdotal but I have lost count of the number of kids I see suffering with blisters, and at times severe blisters caused by the ill fitting sock. Puma Kings are still a popular boot, still particularly wide fitting. Still well protected, and still soft. If you return to football in some form do not wear Kings on 4G unless they are King astro trainers, the soft leather wears out remarkable quickly v the synthetic grass. Edited February 19 by Cowshed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 54 minutes ago, Cowshed said: If you return to football in some form do not wear Kings on 4G unless they are King astro trainers, the soft leather wears out remarkable quickly v the synthetic grass. My knees just winced! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 5 hours ago, spudski said: They have holes in them from the beginning...you put your feet through them Socks have no holes in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 5 hours ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: 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) See also those daft across the nose things in the 90s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, steveybadger said: See also those daft across the nose things in the 90s Adam Ant? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 13 hours ago, Cowshed said: Cutting holes in socks is supposedly done to reduce pressure on the calf, which in turn reduces risk of cramp. There is no medical basis for it, players cutting holes in their socks get cramp as well! Doesn't compression improve blood flow? So would seem counter productive to cut holes to reduce risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 (edited) dont see why they dont just nail some studs in these, all our lot wear them, look great on grealish Edited February 20 by redsquirrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted February 20 Author Report Share Posted February 20 W-S-M Seagull Have to agree with your comment,if your making a very long air journey you are advised to wear compression socks. Really don't know what is right or wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 They do sell them like that in our club shop.... But as it's traditional with our skip we never have any stock in(g).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 13 hours ago, Davefevs said: Adam Ant? Thinking more Robbie Fowler tbh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 5 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Doesn't compression improve blood flow? So would seem counter productive to cut holes to reduce risk. Compression increases blood flow. This player is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Let’s hope they don’t start cutting holes in their shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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