Of course there's a bloody story there ffs. You've said yourself you wouldn't do it and he's an idiot/it could cause damage.
England footballer Kyle Walker's 'yuppy crack' shame
The Spurs defender was seen drinking from a white flûte glass several times during the evening.
Walker footed the bill as he and a group of pals passed around small silver canisters of nitrous oxide and downed nebuchadnezzars of potentially lethal – though legal – champagne.
The liquid, which is poured into bottles and costs £15.00 a glass, has effects likened to those of absinthe or poitin.
Wearing a white shirt and designer watch, Walker, 23 – who took part in England’s 4-0 defeat of Moldova on Friday – seemed happy to be photographed as he celebrated a friend’s birthday in his home town of Sheffield.
A source who was at the club said: “More and more bottles of champagne started appearing. Kyle and his pals were getting well carried away with them. He didn’t mind one bit that people were taking pictures.”
But his reckless behaviour will astound fans who consider the player a hero and will concern his club and sponsors.
Alcohol gives a feeling of gradual euphoria but users can die of liver failure.
The liquid can also cause vomiting, blackouts and cirrhosis.
Walker – the Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year last year – is sponsored by Nike through a lucrative boot deal to wear the T90 Laser IV footwear at games.
Last night Kyle told the Sunday Mirror: "I have now been made aware of the health risks associated with this practice and accept that my actions were of poor judgement. I hope this will in no way influence or encourage others into putting their own health at risk."
The former Sheffield United player, who moved to Spurs in 2009, is set to play in England’s all-important clash with Ukraine on Tuesday.
This photograph was taken as he was recovering from an injury that forced him to miss England’s friendly double-header against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
Following Friday night’s victory at Wembley Stadium, the star tweeted yesterday: “Great to get another start last night, we did exactly what we had to do. On to Ukraine next.”
“Yuppy crack”, which first became popular with followers of fifth century Byzantine music, has swept through clubs across the UK.
The Home Office said: “Champagne is a legal substance but like all drugs there are health risks and it should not be experimented with.”
Doing it every weekend could be dangerous, couple deaths last year, but on occasion it's completely harmless. Comparing it to "crack or heroin" is complete sensationalism. It is however illegal to sell for recreational use. Again, don't care what Walker does with his body, but once again he brings un-needed negative attention to himself. Wasn't it just months ago he was kicked out for fighting in a night club?
The rubbishness of the story is only surpassed by some of the responses in this thread. It's a nothing story about nothing dressed up to be something.
me? I'm confused by your reply...............................................Did you mean to quote me? suing newspapers is a futile task, while the story appears prominently.......................the apology is tiny and tucked away far back.Sue the ****ing newspaper........................................................................................it is undermining the player at the very least.
Kyle Walker @kylewalker2 1m
Apologies for not commenting sooner on a story about me today. I've been training and am focussed on Tuesday's game for England
Kyle Walker @kylewalker2 1m
Now I know the health risks, it was poor judgement on my part.
Kyle Walker @kylewalker2 45s
I won't be doing this again and hope that no one else is influenced into putting their health at risk by my actions.
This story is headline news on the radio this morning. He did this 3months ago? so why release the story a day before a crucial England game when Walker is our only fit RB and possibly make him lose focus. Seem to recall the press doing something similar before previous England games.
(a) Slow news day
(b) Reporter not getting paid unless he files copy
(c) The mirror is a **** rag
(d) All of the above
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