I know this isn't exactly related to this thread but can anyone explain why professional footballers insist on tearing holes at the back of their socks? Can't get my head around why...
In theory: to relieve perceived pressure on their calfs.
But to a large degree it's more of a superstition thing for most players.
Very long article in the Times about it a few weeks back.
this has been fairly irksome to me as well.
horse up the article there.