jim Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 So if he has a slow start to his Villa career are we going to say its because he fasted? You boys are hilarious. It's so true though, he will need the season to get over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 So if he has a slow start to his Villa career are we going to say its because he fasted? You boys are hilarious. It's so true though, he will need the season to get over it On the other hand if he gets off to flying start - will Lambo put the rest of the squad on a fasting regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 27, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2012 I know the majority of posters are just taking the piss but this Ramadan debate is not that funny. :shock: Most athletes who choose to strictly observe Ramadan do so with the benefit of special nutritional programs to counter dehydration in daytime training. Many choose to eat on competitions days and substitute days in terms of fasting. It has never had any effect on Yaya Toure or Karim Benzema’s level of performance. My response to "bannedfromHandV" was a little sarcastic, but this was the point I was trying to make. El Ahmadi won't be the first muslim to play professional football. There have been plenty of muslim football players at this level in this country and abroad and fasting doesn't seem to be a problem for any of them. It's just something for us to get agitated about for no reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 So if he has a slow start to his Villa career are we going to say its because he fasted? You boys are hilarious. It's so true though, he will need the season to get over it On the other hand if he gets off to flying start - will Lambo put the rest of the squad on a fasting regime. Sounds like a good idea actually. Dunne will be putting in a transfer request quicker than you can say "own goal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Can anyone shed light on the physical effects Ramadan can have on a footballer at this level. Have his performances dipped in previous years? Steve Bruce signed an Egyptian defender for Sunderland a while back and was asked if the player would be fasting during Ramadan - he said he'd no idea what it even was. Ramadan has effects on people at ANY level who fast so I would assume professional football would be off the cards completley in all forms. you are basically not allowed to eat, or drink, or smoke, or listen to music, or anything impure at all until sunset. (Not even water to the lips or anything). Ppl are usually miserable as fcuck during this period around the normal workplace and work is usually cut down from 8 - 6 hours per day here. Ppl basically flip the night and day around out here (Qatar). I played Sunday League with a few lads who fasted during Ramadan and it did effect them on the pitch, they just didn't have the energy required to compete as they normally would and that's just Sunday League! Would shudder at the thought of signing someone in a similar position..... footballers are allowed to eat during ramadan http://www.thelocal.de/sport/20110803-36713.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The Hijarian calendar is 11 days shorter than the gregorian Hence they are still in the year 14somerhing or other Thus Ramadam moves back 11 days each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 We will lose him every two years for the African Cup of Nations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I know the majority of posters are just taking the piss but this Ramadan debate is not that funny. :shock: Most athletes who choose to strictly observe Ramadan do so with the benefit of special nutritional programs to counter dehydration in daytime training. Many choose to eat on competitions days and substitute days in terms of fasting. It has never had any effect on Yaya Toure or Karim Benzema’s level of performance. My response to "bannedfromHandV" was a little sarcastic, but this was the point I was trying to make. El Ahmadi won't be the first muslim to play professional football. There have been plenty of muslim football players at this level in this country and abroad and fasting doesn't seem to be a problem for any of them. It's just something for us to get agitated about for no reason It's a topical situation that isn't factored in to Football Manager!! How will we cope!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 So he's not very fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 We will lose him every two years for the African Cup of Nations He could turn out to be shite, no use worrying about that just yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousHolteUnion Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 no but he's a defensive midfielder. Gareth Barrys done alright for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnock1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Would love him to be our new George Boateng! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feyenoord Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 no but he's a defensive midfielder. Gareth Barrys done alright for himself. El Ahmadi is very fast and feisty. I'm sure he can run the 100m twice as fast as Barry. The latest news is that Feyenoord and Villa will probably start and round up the negotiations early next week. Feyenoord started pre-season today and El Ahmadi didn't take part in the session. He will probably stay at home for the next few days and await the negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops_AVFC Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Timothy Abraham @TimothyAbraham Karim El Ahmadi should rubberstamp his move to #AVFC early next week. Exact fee not yet agreed but willingness to get the deal done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 **** KNEW IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not sure why we need this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops_AVFC Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 **** KNEW IT! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yeah I'm not sure why waiting until next week is a problem either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm sure he can run the 100m twice as fast as Barry.To be fair, half this message board could probably lay claim to that feat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Not sure why we need this guyGo on then, who do we need? **** KNEW IT! ? I go on holiday to Australia on Monday evening, so I'll be away from the internet for a good couple of days, so I'll probably miss the official confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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