To be fair that link doesn't mention the phrase "Mental issues"

The stuff on their I would agree with, if I'm honest I have, used, and would use, 'Mental issues' as a phrase to describe the problems in this England batting line up.

I think its a phrase that most people would read as talking about their ability to perform under certain pressure situations as sports people.

However, I like and respect Ralf so will avoid using it in future, if he is unhappy with it its likely to have the same effect on others as well.

Posted By: megson on March 26th 2018 at 12:37:11

Message Thread

FAO: Jim (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Mar 26, 11:13:32
- To be fair that link doesn't mention the phrase "Mental issues" (General Chat) - megson, Mar 26, 12:37:11
  - Thought processes. I can see both sides tbh. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 26, 12:44:03
    - Yeah so can I, that's a better way to put it. (n/m) (General Chat) - megson, Mar 26, 14:12:04
  - Mental flaws...is that ok? (General Chat) - Chalk Hill Bitter, Mar 26, 12:40:27
- ^ I think this is the point that Ralph was also trying to get across earlier ^ (n/m) (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Mar 26, 11:14:38
  - Sorry but (General Chat) - Jim, Mar 26, 12:06:50
    - "it was not in the context of commenting on anything to do with mental health." (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 12:22:53
      - 'Mental issues' when applied to sport, as opposed to physical or technical issues (General Chat) - norway, Mar 26, 13:05:33
        
        just because something is done, it doesn't mean it should continue to be (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 13:19:20
        
        Not every use of the word 'mental' refers to mental health though. (General Chat) - norway, Mar 26, 13:33:44
        
        is it helpful phrasing? is it needed? could other less problematic phrasing be easily (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 13:55:23
        
        well it's accurate phrasing (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 26, 14:00:45
        
        My argument is that it isn't problematic (in my opinion). (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, Mar 26, 13:58:49
        
        well it is for me. (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 14:09:26
        
        ok, fair enough. (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, Mar 26, 15:48:00
        
        your opinion, conveniently suported by the OED.... (n/m) (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 26, 14:01:32
        
        I doubt Jim cares but many might not appreciate being called a prick (n/m) (General Chat) - Chalk Hill Bitter, Mar 26, 13:25:50
        
        fuck me - precious, coming from you Ralf! (General Chat) - Men without hats, Mar 26, 18:53:35
        
        Stop being so precious. (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 13:33:33
        
        Norway defending Jim!!!! (General Chat) - Old Git, Mar 26, 13:14:54
        
        Which is why so many sportspeople have psychologists (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Mar 26, 13:11:16
        
        Indeed (General Chat) - norway, Mar 26, 13:34:47
        
        Articulately put. (n/m) (General Chat) - Chalk Hill Bitter, Mar 26, 13:08:33
      - Look I don;t want to offend you so I am sorry but I would be grateful if (General Chat) - Jim, Mar 26, 12:34:06
        
        just google the phrase 'mental issues' what results come up first? (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 12:47:23
        
        Look its about context, but I will try not to use the phrase again (n/m) (General Chat) - Jim, Mar 26, 13:11:44
        
        your meaning was clear - you were not implying that the entire England cricket team were (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 13:30:41
        
        Look as it upsets you I will try not to use it in that context again but just to be clear (General Chat) - Jim, Mar 26, 13:42:27
        
        tbh if it's just about you not upsetting me, then it's pretty clear that you've understood (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 26, 14:04:15
        
        reading about our latest debacle (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 26, 12:41:50
        
        and now this ... (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 26, 12:44:52
        
        I wonder if there is any other sport in which mental strength is as important as cricket (General Chat) - Old Git, Mar 26, 12:53:08
        
        DISTANCE RUNNING HELLO (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 26, 13:53:48
        
        You are kidding (General Chat) - Old Git, Mar 26, 14:04:55
        
        Long distance walking (General Chat) - CWC, Mar 26, 19:52:39
        
        Tennis is hugely mental (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Mar 26, 13:11:51
        
        You spelt 'shit' wrong (n/m) (General Chat) - Brom, Mar 26, 13:13:22
        
        Nicely done (n/m) (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Mar 26, 17:59:55
        
        rolf (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, Mar 26, 13:35:34
        
        He knew. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 26, 13:15:43
        
        Ha ha (General Chat) - Old Git, Mar 26, 13:15:27
        
        It is at the moment tbf (General Chat) - SCC 28, Mar 26, 13:17:49
        
        He’s gone, let him go (General Chat) - Old Git, Mar 26, 13:35:30
        
        Had his op and back on court last few days (General Chat) - SCC 28, Mar 26, 13:51:03
        
        I think any sport (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 26, 13:00:25
        
        Oh it is for sure. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 26, 12:54:01

Reply to Message

In order to add a post to the WotB Message Board you must be a registered WotB user.

If you are not yet registered then please visit the registration page. You should ensure that their browser is setup to accept cookies.