BarTalk

Is Freddie Flintoff drinking responsibly?

Tim Hunter

Red Lion,

Preston, Hertfordshire

"Last week he was walking on water, now he's in it! We've got three cricket teams at our pub and all the young lads like a drink. Sometimes it goes a bit too far. We all make mistakes from time to time."

Ross McGilvery

The Magpie,

Bishop Gate,

London

"No. Do it but don't get caught. It's not good for the image of the game. Cricket's got such a high profile at the moment and Freddie is a role model for kids. Dennis Compton and all those old boys used to do it back in their day, but there wasn't as much media around then."

Malcolm White

White Horse, Adlington,

Lancashire

"I think he's a prat! He's been given a gift that most people would give their right arm for and he's trying to throw it all away. He's probably the best all-rounder in the world. I think the captaincy affected his performance, but the alcohol is making it even worse. The general consensus in the pub is that he's letting everyone down - including himself."

Matthew Clarke

Holly Bush, Church Broughton, Derbyshire

"I've got a mixed opinion really, some people see him as a loveable rogue, as a bit of a lad, but he's an ambassador for England and the sport even if he's not the captain. The bottom line is he's not there on holiday - he needs to clean his act up."