Benjis fitness

[Purple & Green]

Did anyone else catch JC talking on the radio after the game?

He seemed to imply that Benji isnae starting games because he's no fit enough.

[Tkraz]

Aye I heard that as well. I can only assume ,or hope, that it is in some reference to heavier pitches?

[jimmyhibs]

i've actually mentioned this before, but i'll say it again. does fasting before games have an affect on his fitness, stamina?
i think it can't be good for a professional player to be fasting before games. they must get all the goodness in to achieve the maximum demand of their body that a game requires.

[Hibee_Lisa]

Originally Posted by jimmyhibs
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i've actually mentioned this before, but i'll say it again. does fasting before games have an affect on his fitness, stamina?
i think it can't be good for a professional player to be fasting before games. they must get all the goodness in to achieve the maximum demand of their body that a game requires.

i thought he only fasted during ramadan?

[Murray6]

Originally Posted by jimmyhibs
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i've actually mentioned this before, but i'll say it again. does fasting before games have an affect on his fitness, stamina?
i think it can't be good for a professional player to be fasting before games. they must get all the goodness in to achieve the maximum demand of their body that a game requires.

Does he fast before every game? I thought it was just during Ramadan (hope that's the right thing i'm thinking of.
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[jimmyhibs]

Originally Posted by xoxhibees
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i thought he only fasted during ramadan?

shows my athiest ignorance if this is the case. i thought it was every weekend.
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[Purple & Green]

I'd heard that JC was appalled at the general fitness of the squad he inherited from Mowbray. Just a rumour, mind.

[hibadelic]

Originally Posted by calumhibee1
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Does he fast before every game? I thought it was just during Ramadan (hope that's the right thing i'm thinking of.
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You are right, fasting (AFAIK) is only compulsory during Ramadan. Any other fasting is voluntary. I don't think that's the issue.

[KABULHIBBY]

Originally Posted by jimmyhibs
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i've actually mentioned this before, but i'll say it again. does fasting before games have an affect on his fitness, stamina?
i think it can't be good for a professional player to be fasting before games. they must get all the goodness in to achieve the maximum demand of their body that a game requires.

Muslims, AFAICR, only fast during Ramadan however dispensation can and is normally granted by the local Iman to those who are required to eat/drink during daylight hours. Athletes in competition and military personnel are normally granted such dispensations as a matter of course

[PaddyBarry]

Originally Posted by Tkraz
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Aye I heard that as well. I can only assume ,or hope, that it is in some reference to heavier pitches?

I think that is bang on the money. JC is trying his best not only to manage his squad but also to protect them- see also the way Zemamma has very slowly been re-introduced.

[hibadelic]

Originally Posted by Bobby S
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I'd heard that JC was appalled at the general fitness of the squad he inherited from Mowbray. Just a rumour, mind.

I'd guess JC rightly expects a high standard of fitness but I'd also guess that fitness was much improved after Tony arrived.

I see a lot of young (breaking in to first team) players in Greggs on ER regularly.

IMO any professional footballer should not be eating bad food or drinking heavily. That might seem harsh but I'd be happy to take that sacrifice to play professional football for Hibs. I know that was never likely so no jokes here please.
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[am_moroccan]

Originally Posted by hibadelic
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You are right, fasting (AFAIK) is only compulsory during Ramadan. Any other fasting is voluntary. I don't think that's the issue.

am a muslim and what u say is right. well done
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[Cal_Hibby_4_Life]

Originally Posted by Bobby S
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I'd heard that JC was appalled at the general fitness of the squad he inherited from Mowbray. Just a rumour, mind.

Heard this too. From what i heard, Riordan wasnt getting played for Celtic as he was so unfit, they'd go for a jog, and he'd be puffing and panting, wheras everybody else was fine. Also heard players dont like Collins as they are training twice a day, and he has them working too hard(on fitness) as it was so bad when he took over. Hence the reason we could only play half a game at the start of the season.