Study reveals why footy teams in red are 'best'

LONDON (AFP) - Football clubs with red team strips are more successful than those with other colours, according to a study released Wednesday.

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The fact that English clubs Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal regularly top league tables is not a coincidence, say the experts from Durham University and the University of Plymouth.

Red shirts give the team an advantage due to deep-rooted biological response to the colour. "In nature, red is often associated with male aggression and display," they said, giving the example of the red-breasted robin.

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[edit on 12/3/08 by PeaceUk]

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Hmmm Every single team who has ever won the Dutch honor division plays in red. (Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord, AZ)

AC Milan plays in red. But there are exceptions to the rule. Juventus (Black & White), Real Madrid (Blue/Purple and White)

When have Brazil ever played in red!

Also Wales just won the six nations rugby and yes you guessed it, they play in red.

You could also quite easily argue that teams that spend more money win more games or teams with more international players win more games.

Or if you're in the states you could say that the team that takes the most roids wins!!

MonKey

nar sorry not relly convinced:w:

There needs to be more evidence i think that the brainiac team could look into this!

This explains why Tottenham haven't won the league in yonks. (obviously )

although dident they win a cup lately!

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Ouch! You can't argue that they are an exciting team though - no matter who they are playing.

Top Match

THFC 4 Chelsea 4
THFC 2 Chelsea 1
THFC 5 Arsenal 1

Huzzah.

Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham
Tottenham 2-3 Birmingham
Birmingham 4-1 Tottenham
Newcastle 3-1 Tottenham
Tottenham 1-2 Getafe

Bugger.


Last night was Ramos is the one though. Glory, glory!


Jak

What about Ferrari, although it's an F1 team.
Chicago Bulls, basketball team, not doing well without Michael Jordan

What about Red China. Whooops!


Too much red gives me headache.