Red to win

[Coolhand]

"If winning is everything, British anthropologists have some advice: Wear red. Their survey of four sports at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens shows competitors were more likely to win their contests if they wore red uniforms or red body armor. "Across a range of sports, we find that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning," report Russell A. Hill and Robert A. Barton of the University of Durham in England.... In their survey, the anthropologists analyzed the results of four combat sports at the summer games: boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling. In those events, the athletes were randomly assigned red protective gear and other sportwear. Athletes wearing red gear won more often in 16 of 21 rounds of competition in all four events. The effect was the same regardless of weight classes, too: 19 of 29 classes had more red winners, and only four rounds had more blue winners. The red effect also might come into play in team sports. The anthropologists made a preliminary analysis of the Euro 2004 international soccer tournament, in which teams wore jerseys of different colors in different matches. They found that five teams scored more goals and won more often when they wore shirts that were predominantly red, as opposed to blue or white jerseys. Scientists don't precisely known how wearing red might give athletes an advantage. But the color delivers implicit messages of vigor and danger. When people get angry, their faces turn red. It's also a reason why stop signs are red. So are most Ferraris".

So it looks like Arsenal to win tommorrow!

[littlenose]

Excuse my ignorance but don't they both play in red? And if this is the case how is it decided who will play in red on the day? All of a sudden it seems to make a difference.

[Sirgezza]

Wales play in red and we've won f*** all for years.

Gez

Oooops - apart from Rugby Grand Slam this year

[Allybabba22]

Originally Posted by Coolhand

"If winning is everything, British anthropologists have some advice: Wear red. Their survey of four sports at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens shows competitors were more likely to win their contests if they wore red uniforms or red body armor. "Across a range of sports, we find that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning," report Russell A. Hill and Robert A. Barton of the University of Durham in England.... In their survey, the anthropologists analyzed the results of four combat sports at the summer games: boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling. In those events, the athletes were randomly assigned red protective gear and other sportwear. Athletes wearing red gear won more often in 16 of 21 rounds of competition in all four events. The effect was the same regardless of weight classes, too: 19 of 29 classes had more red winners, and only four rounds had more blue winners. The red effect also might come into play in team sports. The anthropologists made a preliminary analysis of the Euro 2004 international soccer tournament, in which teams wore jerseys of different colors in different matches. They found that five teams scored more goals and won more often when they wore shirts that were predominantly red, as opposed to blue or white jerseys. Scientists don't precisely known how wearing red might give athletes an advantage. But the color delivers implicit messages of vigor and danger. When people get angry, their faces turn red. It's also a reason why stop signs are red. So are most Ferraris".

So it looks like Arsenal to win tommorrow!

I hope that is true aswell, Because then LIVERPOOL will win the big one on wednesday night, By the way everytime liverpool won the european cup they won it wearing red and there opponents have always worn white, And have a guess what colour AC Milan are wearing?? White!!! So lets hope thats a good omen!!!

[Coolhand]

Originally Posted by littlenose

Excuse my ignorance but don't they both play in red? And if this is the case how is it decided who will play in red on the day? All of a sudden it seems to make a difference.

They do, but in this game Man.U will be wearing their black strip. The referees, who normally wear black, will wear yellow. This was decided on the toss of a coin.

[Sirgezza]

I guess that the delightful old football chant ''who's the w***** in the black'', will take on a different meaning on Saturday. The Arsenal fans will be spoilt for choice.

[geespot]

Originally Posted by Coolhand

"If winning is everything, British anthropologists have some advice: Wear red. Their survey of four sports at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens shows competitors were more likely to win their contests if they wore red uniforms or red body armor. "Across a range of sports, we find that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning," report Russell A. Hill and Robert A. Barton of the University of Durham in England.... In their survey, the anthropologists analyzed the results of four combat sports at the summer games: boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling. In those events, the athletes were randomly assigned red protective gear and other sportwear. Athletes wearing red gear won more often in 16 of 21 rounds of competition in all four events. The effect was the same regardless of weight classes, too: 19 of 29 classes had more red winners, and only four rounds had more blue winners. The red effect also might come into play in team sports. The anthropologists made a preliminary analysis of the Euro 2004 international soccer tournament, in which teams wore jerseys of different colors in different matches. They found that five teams scored more goals and won more often when they wore shirts that were predominantly red, as opposed to blue or white jerseys. Scientists don't precisely known how wearing red might give athletes an advantage. But the color delivers implicit messages of vigor and danger. When people get angry, their faces turn red. It's also a reason why stop signs are red. So are most Ferraris".

So it looks like Arsenal to win tommorrow!

555555555 is that why england cheated their way to winning the world cup in 1966

G

[Coolhand]

I think we wore red at Flodden, as well

[IRISH JONNY]

Originally Posted by Coolhand

"If winning is everything, British anthropologists have some advice: Wear red. Their survey of four sports at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens shows competitors were more likely to win their contests if they wore red uniforms or red body armor. "Across a range of sports, we find that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning," report Russell A. Hill and Robert A. Barton of the University of Durham in England.... In their survey, the anthropologists analyzed the results of four combat sports at the summer games: boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling. In those events, the athletes were randomly assigned red protective gear and other sportwear. Athletes wearing red gear won more often in 16 of 21 rounds of competition in all four events. The effect was the same regardless of weight classes, too: 19 of 29 classes had more red winners, and only four rounds had more blue winners. The red effect also might come into play in team sports. The anthropologists made a preliminary analysis of the Euro 2004 international soccer tournament, in which teams wore jerseys of different colors in different matches. They found that five teams scored more goals and won more often when they wore shirts that were predominantly red, as opposed to blue or white jerseys. Scientists don't precisely known how wearing red might give athletes an advantage. But the color delivers implicit messages of vigor and danger. When people get angry, their faces turn red. It's also a reason why stop signs are red. So are most Ferraris".

So it looks like Arsenal to win tommorrow!

HEY COOLHAND..............
MMMMMMM....READING THE RACING POST IDS BAD FOR YOU.....55555..........
IJ.

[Coolhand]

Ah well you see, Johnny, I couldn't give a flying fig who wins this afternoon - I just hope its an entertaining match.
Looking at the betting its pretty even with slightly shorter odds on Arsenal winning.

[IRISH JONNY]

Originally Posted by Coolhand

Ah well you see, Johnny, I couldn't give a flying fig who wins this afternoon - I just hope its an entertaining match.
Looking at the betting its pretty even with slightly shorter odds on Arsenal winning.

AS LONG AS THERES A BIT OF KICKING TO LIVEN UP THE GAME......THAT WILL DO FOR ME.........
IJ

[MrBaldus]

Damn!! Looks like the team in red did go ahead and win th FA cup, albeit undeserved! The lucky gooners!

[sishow]

I hope the same rule applies to Wednesday nights game!

Well as long as its Liverpool who are in the red!