The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

First topic message reminder :

Welcome to the virtual rugby pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

Thomond wrote:The difference,in my view between what Stag did and what others have done is that others do it a lot. Stag,does it once in a full moon.

Yes that is a difference. What we're looking for is why it is acceptable.

Just to clarify on Stag's nice effort yesterday, when the semi-finals thread started going a little off the rails yesterday I chucked a couple of on-topic, fairly balanced (well I thought so ) posts in to try and get it back on track, then ducked into a meeting at work. By the time I got out, Stag had already backed off and things had cooled down, so I left it. I haven't had time to read back in depth (and to be honest, I probably won't get time now) but had I been online I would probably have gotten the red pen out and yelled at a few people. Regardless of whether they're pub regs or not.

I have deleted/edited posts by regs occasionally (you know who you are ). It is true that knowing plenty of the regs personally means I generally have a better idea of when they're serious or not than for the average poster.

MBTGOG wrote:

mickyt wrote:

nottins wrote:It's completely double standards. Stag stages a wumathon and it's almost encouraged by the mods/admins. Someone else does it and they get written warnings and without having any of their posts being deleted/edited. Seems as if you're in the "in crowd" you can say what you want without sanction as it's just "banter". Poor show.

friends in high places Notts.. should try it pal. gets you into all the cool places..

they've met Stag so know what he means by his banter.. equally we have meet one or two that we know are just bitter so and so's and therefore know how to treat them.

it's the ones in between I would feel sorry for.

No need to call Gibbo an bitter so and so.

Yeah, too roysh Munsty... No need to... WHAT?

I dont know why I love you... but I do... Here, thats a song...

The bottom line on this is that no other poster complained about Stag's wumming. If they had done, he'd have been warned just like any other poster.

Thomond wrote:The difference,in my view between what Stag did and what others have done is that others do it a lot. Stag,does it once in a full moon.

Where have you been Thom? He does it all the time.

I't like my mate. I didn't know he drank until I saw him sober one day.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:The bottom line on this is that no other poster complained about Stag's wumming. If they had done, he'd have been warned just like any other poster.

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The Lucky fella nails it. As per.

Rava wrote:

Thomond wrote:The difference,in my view between what Stag did and what others have done is that others do it a lot. Stag,does it once in a full moon.

Where have you been Thom? He does it all the time.

I't like my mate. I didn't know he drank until I saw him sober one day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hed01VwSzVI

For the football fans in here. Would you just love to be a striker with Mezut Ozil in the team. What a fantastic player who is probably going to get better.

I think the only solution here is to ban Stag and rid the world of his Dragons hating.

Or ban Dragons and rid world of Stag hating?

Munsty,he's no Xavi but yeah he is class. Stag,the rest of us like the Dragons

I actually have a Dragon keyring. Cari gave it to me. A red stuffed one.

Different position to Xavi. Also, he's still only 22, so has a lot of time to catch up with Xavi.

Munsty,they're both attacking midfielders although Xavi plays more central. He is really the best player in the world.

MBTGOG wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hed01VwSzVI

For the football fans in here. Would you just love to be a striker with Mezut Ozil in the team. What a fantastic player who is probably going to get better.

He's a little genius Munsty. A complete and utter joy to watch. His assists especially. Any gobshite could score from the percision of his passes. Bit like Jonny Sexton...

Gibson wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hed01VwSzVI

For the football fans in here. Would you just love to be a striker with Mezut Ozil in the team. What a fantastic player who is probably going to get better.

Any gobshite could score from the percision of his passes.

That gobshite being Ronaldo.

Agree with you Munsty I thought initially he was too inexperienced for Real Madrid but he really impressive

Thomond wrote:

Gibson wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hed01VwSzVI

For the football fans in here. Would you just love to be a striker with Mezut Ozil in the team. What a fantastic player who is probably going to get better.

Any gobshite could score from the percision of his passes.

That gobshite being Ronaldo.

Exactly. More of a t8at, than a prancing gobshoite tho T. In fairness.

Ronaldo is a tw@ can't stand the chap

Thomond wrote:Munsty,they're both attacking midfielders although Xavi plays more central. He is really the best player in the world.

I wouldn't label Xavi as an attacking midfielder. He's a centre midfielder. The orchestrator. Iniesta is closer to being an attacking midfielder. What a seriously class player he is.

Whatever about Ronaldo being what ever insult is thrown his way, he is a damn fine footballer.

Anyway, Nederland already has The European Championship in de bagaiste. Nothing to see here... Germans or Spanish in the Final would be sweet revenge.

He is not a centre midfielder, he is more attacking than that,he tracks back alright but doesn't do much defensive work,that's Busquets job. He is a bit of a mix between the two.

Ronaldo is a fine footballer who bottles it during the big time,sounds a lot like Bernard Brogan.

Careful now...

Thomond wrote:He is not a centre midfielder, he is more attacking than that,he tracks back alright but doesn't do much defensive work,that's Busquets job. He is a bit of a mix between the two.

Ronaldo is a fine footballer who bottles it during the big time,sounds a lot like Bernard Brogan.

A mix between the two, hence a centre midfielder. I don't think there are many classic centre midfielders anymore. Players are becoming more and more specialised.

What big time does he bottle it at? Just saw his scoring record for Madrid. 66 in 63 games. That is simple outrageous.

Who cares about Holland? It looks like Ireland might actually make it.

Edit:

Ah lads, ye may want to check that Scotland v Ireland thread again. I think Sin and Rodders are going to spontaneously combust when the 22 is named today.



Rumour has it, Jones will be on the bench. Best time to try him. Then get a man in for the real games. Murphy.

MBTGOG wrote:Who cares about Holland? It looks like Ireland might actually make it.

Dont think so Munsty... but Believe anyway.

He was found wanting in 09 versus Barca in the CL final and had failed to deliver when United were knocked out of the CL in 05 and 06. He did sweet FA in the CL this year too. Nor has he played too well in World cups or in Euro 08. http://formationx.net84.net/en/ucl/barcelona.html

You're right about Xavi,as that formation shows,they play a 4-1-2-3 while attacking which changes to a 4-3-3 while defending.

I HATE YOU ALL.

We hate you too,as your dancing is so good you make the other look bad,

mickyt wrote:I HATE YOU ALL.

+50

So....you only hate your fellow over 50s then?

poissonrouge wrote:
So....you only hate your fellow over 50s then?

A WUMMER. Alert Kiwi and Dreamer

Made the mistake of reading back. I still have no idea what's going on.

I wish we'd brought Ozil to Old Trafford last season I reckon he's a class talent.

They're playing 'Tomorrow Never Knows' on the radio. It still sounds amazing.

Oh no!!!!

My first post ever on here and I get the hubby banned!

I'm in touble now!

Hey,MrsP!

poissonrouge wrote:
So....you only hate your fellow over 50s then?

It's a generational thing. They're used to having cold war with a load of he said she said I didn't nonsense. It doesn't actually mean anything. They'll calm down when their medication kicks in. Bless 'em.

poissonrouge wrote:
So....you only hate your fellow over 50s then?

Hahahaha! No Rouge, its the kids I can't bleedin stand! Should be seen and not heard. Great to hear from ya btw. Please say hello to Herself.

I take it back, I love you all,.

Howdy Mrs P!

Too late micky, we can only be rejected so many times.

Thomond wrote:I think the only solution here is to ban Stag and rid the world of his Dragons hating.

+1.

My take on yesterday is that Stag is so humourless that when he does engage in the odd wum, it's obvious. No harm done.

Morning Snatch/all.

Hi WillyG!

Hi everyone!

Just poked my head around the door for a wee moment.

Gotta do some tidying.

I've missed you all.

<hug>

Ah it IS Herself! This is deja-vous. Last time that poor man tried to have a quiet pint, you took over and sent him home. For 2 years!



So lovely to see you again.

nottins wrote:It's completely double standards. Stag stages a wumathon and it's almost encouraged by the mods/admins. Someone else does it and they get written warnings and without having any of their posts being deleted/edited. Seems as if you're in the "in crowd" you can say what you want without sanction as it's just "banter". Poor show.

Thingt is, Stag was obviously joking and letting the more uptight posters wind themselves up. That's quite different to a boring, off-topc WUM.

I don't mind WUMs so long as they're funny.

There's a hug emoticon. I was talking last week about having some MrsP style Bat signal putin,but we still must discuss the logistics of placing said singal on the roof of this establishment. The planning permission may take a while.

Hey Thormond I got a personal individual reply and you got there first. Can't imagine how you're feeling right about now...

Gibson wrote:Ah it IS Herself! So lovely to see you again.

Yes it is great to see you again Mrs P