The_Steve Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 42 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: Pep is getting to the stage where he is having to cover, or it looks like he is being undermined by the players. Pure deflection I think and it wouldn't surprise me if behind closed doors he is fuming. Obviously the last incident and public flogging didn't deter JG as he's obviously pissed. Yep - the video has been viewed 750k times already and more negative headlines. Whatever he says publicly will be the opposite behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 God has compensated his footballing talent to have no brains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted February 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 8, 2022 It's not the best look for a professional athletes, however, I'm sure some people at the club will be happy that it's getting City talked about and trending again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 7 hours ago, TheMelvillan said: Case for the defence your honour: Maybe really he rarely drinks and therefore when he does have just a couple his tolerance is so low that it effects him more than most people and he ends up drunk. Couple this with him being massively recognisable, being in a public place and everyone in the UK with a phone being effectively paparazzi. Yeah I don't buy it either but am a sucker for playing devil's advocate I hardly drink now. But I went out at the weekend and had a lot - it was fantastic - and trust me I went through more than most people can. I was tipsy but nothing like Jack in that video. I'm starting to feel concerned for him. I know of a sports-person through mutual connections who had a serious alcohol problem (I went on a night out a few times with them) and it was scary, it ruined his career - shockingly, the media didn't report much of it. I also work in an industry that deals with alcohol issues (and more which I cannot add as I am not suggesting there is more to JG) and I have had training (as I have to interview and write CS about people with trauma and issues with D&A) and I am honestly very concerned about JG right now, the signs seem like he has an issue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, avfcDJ said: I hardly drink now. But I went out at the weekend and had a lot - it was fantastic - and trust me I went through more than most people can. I was tipsy but nothing like Jack in that video. I'm starting to feel concerned for him. I know of a sports-person through mutual connections who had a serious alcohol problem (I went on a night out a few times with them) and it was scary, it ruined his career - shockingly, the media didn't report much of it. I also work in an industry that deals with alcohol issues (and more which I cannot add as I am not suggesting there is more to JG) and I have had training (as I have to interview and write CS about people with trauma and issues with D&A) and I am honestly very concerned about JG right now, the signs seem like he has an issue. There's Steven Caulker who openly admits drinking ruined his career. He's playing in Turkey right now at just 30. It wasn't long ago he was playing in the CL with Tottenham and Liverpool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He's a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Yeah but does he drink in town? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Keyblade said: There's Steven Caulker who openly admits drinking ruined his career. He's playing in Turkey right now at just 30. It wasn't long ago he was playing in the CL with Tottenham and Liverpool. Drinking culture in the game is insane. Lots of money and plenty of time to spend it. There are many many players with issues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 4 hours ago, tomav84 said: i didn't mean that he wasn't doing it at villa, all i meant was that his activities seem to be much more 'public' now i just think when he did this crap in his own city, where he was loved by many more people, his activites had less chance of being leaked, that's all. there appears to be more of a target on him now He was also hated by many more people though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, avfcDJ said: Drinking culture in the game is insane. Lots of money and plenty of time to spend it. There are many many players with issues. I very much doubt the league provides much support either. I imagine like gambling a lot of it is brushed aside or dealt with informally due the potential financial backlash E.g. sponsorship Edited February 8, 2022 by The_Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 33 minutes ago, Keyblade said: There's Steven Caulker who openly admits drinking ruined his career. He's playing in Turkey right now at just 30. It wasn't long ago he was playing in the CL with Tottenham and Liverpool. Not bad though ruining his (Jack) football career while picking £1m a month for six years. Earning just over £70m for football alone without realising your potential. Jack is going to pick up tons of medals with City without realising his own full football talent if he continues as he is, maybe that’s enough for him and he can still enjoy his laddish lifestyle off the pitch. Plus the earnings from non-City football wages will be considerable. He’s a moron but he’s going to be an incredibly rich moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, The_Steve said: I very much doubt the league provides much support either. I imagine like gambling a lot of it is brushed aside or dealt with informally due the potential financial backlash E.g. sponsorship Also the players are stars, have been all their life with everybody bowing down to them, they aren’t going to surround themselves with people that start to deny them luxuries or say no to them. It’s only when that attention goes away at the end of their careers does it truly come crashing down on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dodgyknees Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 Honestly, I hope JG is ok. Yes I know he has tonnes of money, but mental health is important and anybody can suffer from issues which can lead to negative outcomes. I really do hope he is ok. I want to protect him like we used to. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 58 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Yeah but does he drink in town? **** if that video was taken in town he’s dead to me. Everyone knows only Blues drink in town, obviously disrespecting the Villa by not drinking in the shires mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, avfcDJ said: Honestly, I hope JG is ok. Yes I know he has tonnes of money, but mental health is important and anybody can suffer from issues which can lead to negative outcomes. I really do hope he is ok. I want to protect him like we used to. He’ll be fine if it doesn’t affect anything. If it starts to, that’s when it could spiral fast. Depends if it’s really a problem or just having his cake though, and even that I guess is a blurry line. Could be a storm in a teacup, who knows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Pep excuses for Jack's behaviour is reaching Bo Jo levels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, nick76 said: Also the players are stars, have been all their life with everybody bowing down to them, they aren’t going to surround themselves with people that start to deny them luxuries or say no to them. It’s only when that attention goes away at the end of their careers does it truly come crashing down on them. The last thing anyone wants is to see him end up like McCormack or similar ilk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Pep excuses for Jack's behaviour is reaching Bo Jo levels Pep did fail a couple of drugs tests as a player, he would be hypocritical to criticize others 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, The_Steve said: The last thing anyone wants is to see him end up like McCormack or similar ilk. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, The_Steve said: The last thing anyone wants is to see him end up like McCormack or similar ilk. Wasnt ross his drinking buddy at villa? Remember the drinking driving incident. He was after leaving Ross' apartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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