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THE DRUG THAT IS SWAMPING FOOTBALL: Sportsmail's investigation reveals use of banned stimulant 'snus' prevalent in the sport... with some players using drug during matches

By Mike Keegan For The Daily Mail22:30, 29 Mar 2018, updated 07:51, 30 Mar 2018

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Sportsmail's investigation reveals that 'snus' use is prevalent among footballersSnus has been banned from sale in the UK since 1992 over fears it causes cancerLeicester and England striker Jamie Vardy has previously admitted taking itOne professional player, who uses snus, underwent treatment for gum cancer

It has been banned across most of Europe since 1992 because of its links to cancer.

 

With its old-fashioned tins and pouches that are placed between the top lip and gum, you could be forgiven for imagining the use of smokeless tobacco 'snus' (pronounced snooze) is something you would see in a working men's club rather than the Premier League's sporting theatres.

But a Sportsmail investigation has found that use of snus — which many believe gives you a mental and physical boost — has exploded among young athletes who are paid millions to play football in this country.

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Jamie Vardy pictured carrying a tin of 'snus' before an England training session back in 2016

 

At one worried club, players found in possession of snus are fined £10,000. At another, it is two weeks' wages. Managers have told this newspaper of players taking the pouches during matches, while one well-placed source disclosed that a professional player, known to be a heavy user of snus, underwent treatment for gum cancer.

Pouches of snus cost as little as £7.99 via the internet. But there are health risks and there are also questions over whether it enhances performance. It is illegal to sell it in this country for a reason.

One academic told us certain doses stimulate alertness, power and strength. It is currently on the World Anti-Doping Agency's monitoring list.

In his 2016 autobiography, Leicester and England striker Jamie Vardy admitted to taking snus, and claimed some players were using it during matches.

WHAT SPORTSMAIL FOUND

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 A pouch of the smokeless tobacco 'snus' was found among the debris in the Leicester City dugout at the King Power Stadium after a recent match

Earlier this month, at Leicester's King Power Stadium, Sportsmail found snus debris in the dugout. Despite the ban on sales of snus in the UK, it is not illegal to possess or use it and a number of accounts on social media purport to be able to source the Swedish-made drug.

While there is no suggestion of wrong-doing, such accounts are followed by dozens of footballers, including Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Newcastle's Jamaal Lascelles.

Sportsmail has been told by one well-placed source that Snus has seen a surge in popularity among young players. One manager said: 'The number of young players using it is staggering. You can see subs using it on the bench. It's disgusting and worrying.'

There are around 18 pouches in each tin, with a number of flavours such as spearmint. Names include Siberia Strong and Thunder Ultra — which Vardy appeared to be snapped with at Euro 2016. Each tea-bag style pouch gives a hit of 27.3mg of nicotine, compared to 10mg from a cigarette.

 

Dr Toby Mundel carried out an investigation into the benefits of taking nicotine while playing sport.

He believes it improves 'alertness, concentration, strength and power' and called for more studies into whether it gives users an unfair advantage. 'Nicotine is a stimulant,' added Dr Mundel, a lecturer at New Zealand's Massey University.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang follows a social media account claiming it can source the drug

'It stimulates the body and the brain. You can feel like you have been pepped up. There's an increased feeling of alertness. It helps you concentrate and is likely to have an effect on your power and strength.'

One Championship manager told Sportsmailthat players are using it as an appetite suppressant without understanding the risks.

'It's absolutely rife,' he added. 'It's a disaster. It gives you a buzz and you've got players putting it in before and during games.' He added that after a recent match he saw a player insert snus on the pitch following the final whistle.

'Next time you're watching a game, look at how many players look like they have something behind their top lips. That's a tell-tale sign.' A League One manager echoed those comments and said some players were selling the drug to team-mates. 'Some of the subs will go through two or three a game,' he revealed. 'You can see the used pouches on the floor of the dugout. It's disgusting.

'I've not seen any of my players use it but, if they did, it would be a two-week-wages fine, instantly.'

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Newcastle's Jamaal Lascelles is another player who follows an account which can source 'snus'

Snus is thought to have been introduced to English football by a wave of Scandinavian players. Its sale was banned in the UK in 1992 and across the European Union, except Sweden. A review is taking place at the European High Court, after an appeal by a Swedish manufacturer and a decision is expected in September/October.

John Bramhall, deputy chief executive of the PFA, said: 'It is something that we are aware of and will monitor. We will be looking to see if there is a need to educate members on the potential risks involved in using this substance.'

Colin Bland, chief executive of the Sporting Chance Clinic which deals with addiction, added: 'We are aware it's on the rise and we are aware that it's an issue.'

 

The FA say they warn players of the dangers of using drugs. They are monitoring WADA's stance.

A Leicester City spokesman said: 'Our players comply fully with all anti-doping regulations. We offer regular advice on a variety of topics to maintain their health and seek up-to-date research to ensure such advice is well-founded.' Newcastle and Arsenal declined to comment.

 

 

 

Edited 30 March 2018 by gw_leics772
Get rid of superfluous shit in between paragraphs.

[TheUltimateWinner]

Death by snus snus

[sylofox]

Whoever wrote that story must be on drugs.

[sylofox]

OP I think your missing the point. It's not about the drugs as much as its very strongly linked to CANCER

[norwichfox]

15 minutes ago, gw_leics772 said:

A pouch of the smokeless tobacco 'snus' was found among the debris in the Leicester City dugout at the King Power Stadium after a recent match

Earlier this month, at Leicester's King Power Stadium, Sportsmail found snus debris in the dugout.

So do we allow storytellers access to search the dugout after matches?

[gw_leics772]

9 minutes ago, sylofox said:

OP I think your missing the point. It's not about the drugs as much as its very strongly linked to CANCER

My point is that this is sensationalized crap using a buzz word imo.

 

Remember when they strung something out about performance enhancing drugs, hinting at a full tell all which never came.

 

Stick a scary word in and it becomes news.

 

I kept checking for a thread on it in 12 hours, nothing, which is how the rest of the media seem to have treated it

[gw_leics772]

10 minutes ago, norwichfox said:

So do we allow storytellers access to search the dugout after matches?

There's even a picture in the article, which further shows roughly **** all.

[les-tah]

We should also demand no player ever touches a drop of alcohol until they retire

[sylofox]

7 minutes ago, gw_leics772 said:

My point is that this is sensationalized crap using a buzz word imo.

 

Remember when they strung something out about performance enhancing drugs, hinting at a full tell all which never came.

 

Stick a scary word in and it becomes news.

 

I kept checking for a thread on it in 12 hours, nothing, which is how the rest of the media seem to have treated it

Its what the press do. Most reporters are low life scum that only care about themselves.

 

South African world cup none news story headline.

 

Beckham on hotel balcony in his boxer shorts.

That's not even a story but got front page headlines.

 

The scum sucking parasites have been doing it since time began.

[brookfox]

Second biggest preventable cause of cancer; obesity. I’ve heard the ads. Didn’t see any headline news on GTFs empty kebab wrappers in the dugout. Too low profile!

[Ian Nacho]

Would be funnier if it was crack.

[MC Prussian]

"THE DRUG THAT IS SWAMPING FOOTBALL"

Ah, the witch hunt on snus.

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Snus also doesn't have the dangerous combustion products that cigarettes do, and there is little to no risk of lung cancer. But this is not to say that snus is completely safe. The most common health effects of snus are white patches in the mouth, called leukoplakia, and gum recession.

Footballers using it for single matches every week or so to enhance their performances are by far less threatened than people who use it daily.

There's professional/light use and then there is addiction.

 

But of course, the Daily Mail won't go into that. Simply another way of filling the space in your rag.

 

On a sidenote, did anybody see that the Sun pretty much copy-pasted their article on the DM one, just a few hours later?

[Guest]

1 hour ago, sylofox said:

OP I think your missing the point. It's not about the drugs as much as its very strongly linked to CANCER

Well of course , it's tobacco. Smoking cigarettes is strongly linked to cancer too.

[Ian Nacho]

5 minutes ago, MC Prussian said:

"THE DRUG THAT IS SWAMPING FOOTBALL"

Ah, the witch hunt on snus.

Footballers using it for single matches every week or so to enhance their performances are by far less threatened than people who use it daily.

There's professional/light use and then there is addiction.

 

But of course, the Daily Mail won't go into that. Simply another way of filling the space in your rag.

 

On a sidenote, did anybody see that the Sun pretty much copy-pasted their article on the DM one, just a few hours later?

It's still pretty disgusting

 

[MC Prussian]

6 minutes ago, Ian Nacho said:

It's still pretty disgusting

 

Yep, not my cup of tea, either.

Tried snuff a few times in the army, when others were offering it to mates. Didn't like it one bit. Maybe it's got to do with the fact that I detest cigarette smoke.

Edited 30 March 2018 by MC Prussian

[LanguedocFox]

It's in the Daily Heil. 'Snuff said.

[Bluetintedspecs]

Vardy fills up his senses with a packet of Woodbine,  a gallon of Gatorade and a good pinch of Snus.

He hates Sheffield United but loves greasy chip Butties so fill up your senses and thrill us again ?

[lcfc sheff]

Better than people doing angel dust at sunday league football!

[Guest]

16 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said:

Better than people doing angel dust at sunday league football!

Or spitting at fans.

[Guest Kopfkino]

A Swedish friend of mine loves the stuff and reckons it helps him be alert and switched on. Think it tastes disgusting personally.

[Suzie the Fox]

27 minutes ago, Kopfkino said:

A Swedish friend of mine loves the stuff and reckons it helps him be alert and switched on. Think it tastes disgusting personally.

Same with my Norwegian friend. Detests smoking but can't live without his snus. Tried it at new year and it looked like someone had punched me in the mouth and given me a fat lip  

[UPinCarolina]

4 hours ago, TheUltimateWinner said:

Death by snus snus

The champions exit.

[UPinCarolina]

2 hours ago, Kopfkino said:

A Swedish friend of mine loves the stuff and reckons it helps him be alert and switched on. Think it tastes disgusting personally.

Used to be addicted to chewing tobacco / dip tobacco. Snus pouches helped me quit. It’s considerably less disgusting; I occasionally use it still for long roadtrips or work sessions. It definitely helps alertness, on some level. 

Edited 30 March 2018 by UPinCarolina

[HighPeakFox]

3 hours ago, FIF said:

Smoking cigarettes is strongly linked to cancer too.

We really should be told more about this, I had no idea.....

[foxile5]

3 hours ago, brookfox said:

Second biggest preventable cause of cancer; obesity. I’ve heard the ads. Didn’t see any headline news on GTFs empty kebab wrappers in the dugout. Too low profile!

This really ****s me off. Can't show anyone smoking on TV but we absolutely MUST praise the obese got their bravery when they do something. 

 

We're glorifying obesity whilst demonising its bedfellow.