Dudek's least favourite colour

Last updated : 09 February 2005 By Al Campbell
This is the first season that Premiership clubs have used yellow footballs during the Winter months. The balls are supposed to be easier to see during the dark Winter months but Dudek believes otherwise and says he is not alone in his dislike for them.

"I agree the new balls are more difficult to deal with. I have spoken to a lot of goalkeepers and everyone agrees there is much more swing on the ball," said Dudek.
 
"Also, I don't understand why they've brought in the yellow balls.
 
"They says it's more visible, but it's not true. It's harder to see a yellow ball on a green pitch than a white one, so it's no more visible than the white ball. I can understand it if there's snow on the pitch, but otherwise, I can't under-stand it."