Burnley and the Ramadan stoppage.

So as to my original question, is this a first or has it been in the game for a while. No reason why it shouldn’t continue, games are paused more frequently now for rounds of applause for various reasons.

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Originally Posted by Notts78

The premier league game between Southampton and Burnley had a planned break during the first half so players (in particular those observing Ramadan) could take on fluids and food.
Given that football is inclusive. Or at least it should be. This is fair enough. Has it been done in the past is irrelevant, it will certainly happen moving forward.

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I’d suggest that those not involved in Ramadan wouldn’t need to take on fluids and food, therefore the in particular bit is unnecessary.

It was done in German football the other day and the ref got lots of praise for common sense.

I believe players can only eat/drink again once the light has gone.

It will become a regular thing due to health of the players etc as it should do.

... this is b nonsense. Crawling to the Muslim community yet again. We want football, not religious frippery...

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Originally Posted by TheBlackHorse

... this is b nonsense. Crawling to the Muslim community yet again. We want football, not religious frippery...

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Wow. Just wow.

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Originally Posted by TheBlackHorse

... this is b nonsense. Crawling to the Muslim community yet again. We want football, not religious frippery...

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it's people getting a drink

hate pollutes an already addled mind

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Originally Posted by TheBlackHorse

... this is b nonsense. Crawling to the Muslim community yet again. We want football, not religious frippery...

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Unbelievable comment. This is the sort of intolerance that causes a lot of our world problems. I think you need some directed education.

2 positives with them doing it.
1 You have time to go the toilet
2 Players can get instructions

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Originally Posted by CamPie

Unbelievable comment. This is the sort of intolerance that causes a lot of our world problems. I think you need some directed education.

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Yep agree, I’m sure religious intolerance in Muslim countries etc is a lot better than here and clamped down on.

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Originally Posted by keldsyke

Yep agree, I’m sure religious intolerance in Muslim countries etc is a lot better than here and clamped down on.

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Did I say that? I find all intolerance unacceptable whoever are the perpetrators. You clearly think it’s ok to be intolerant because others are. Hence the problems will never end!