The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub
by rugbydreamer on Wed 24 Aug 2011, 6:45 am

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 David Wallace photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

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

Who's their forwards coach. Elwood is backs coach I assume.

Anyone been watching that Dallagio show about the WC on ITV4? I think he goes through each teams WC history. It was Australia last night and NZ the show before.

It was great watching some of the archive footage.

You know what I hate - squeaky shoes. I'm wearing shoes today that keep squeaking when I'm walking around at work.

Stag their backs coach is a guy called 'Billy Millard' but I'd assume Elwood has significant input. They don't have a specialist forwards coach listed, I suppose Dan McFarland be working with them. He's Assistant Coach.

On coaches, apparently Allen Clarke is currently involved with Ulsters scrum/forwards.

Notch wrote:Stag their backs coach is a guy called 'Billy Millard' but I'd assume Elwood has significant input. They don't have a specialist forwards coach listed, I suppose Dan McFarland be working with them. He's Assistant Coach.

On coaches, apparently Allen Clarke is currently involved with Ulsters scrum/forwards.

Former Australia 7's coach.

Ulster neeed him with Mueller headed off.

I think he's going to be involved on a semi-permanent basis this season though. Even if it is just with the scrum. I'm not delighted about that but he still knows more about front row play than anyone else at the province.

We've been looking for a scrum coach but failed to bring one in.

red_stag wrote:You know what I hate - squeaky shoes. I'm wearing shoes today that keep squeaking when I'm walking around at work.

Oil them so Staggy.
Yeah, I have a pair of trackshoes like that. Pain in the arrse when walking through an office. "Ah here's Gibbo, late again I hear"

Shouldn't have sold Botha, Notch. You'll be sorry when Munsters pack learn how to scrummage.

I've decided I'm buying bundles of new clothes in next month. I never eve buy new clothes. Time for my annual effort!

Cari wrote:No I won't have to it seems. I'll be able to meet up though for a brew in Nooport if you fancy it sometime?

I'd like that, Cari. You could even come to a Dragons match if you wanted. Dreamer came to one last season and she survived!

I saw pics of Munster team training. Felix Jones was there on crutches and a cast but good to see him with a smile on his face anyway.

red_stag wrote:Shouldn't have sold Botha, Notch. You'll be sorry when Munsters pack learn how to scrummage.

I've decided I'm buying bundles of new clothes in next month. I never eve buy new clothes. Time for my annual effort!

Tightheads earn massive sums of money, scrum coaches get by. Ulster refused to meet Bothas exorbitant wage demands. Enjoy paying through the nose for a player who will be on the treatment table as much as the pitch

So long as he can coach from treatment table I don't mind

Evening all,

All ready for the new season?

luckless_pedestrian wrote:

Cari wrote:No I won't have to it seems. I'll be able to meet up though for a brew in Nooport if you fancy it sometime?

I'd like that, Cari. You could even come to a Dragons match if you wanted. Dreamer came to one last season and she survived!

Now that's too much Lucky! I'd only be working there!

Notch wrote:

red_stag wrote:

Peter Nelson - What a red head!!!

Properly Scottish looking bloke as well. Good player though, very young but with a lot of potential. Big cheer for him last week when he bundled a Quins backrow into touch in the corner in the final moments to deny them a consolation score.

Sweet Jebus! That gives him an unfair(skuse pun) advantage. You'd be too busy getting over that glowing head and he'd be by you. Now that's Red. You are a brunette compared to him Notch.

That's bad lighting Gibbo...although I bet he glows under the floodlights...

poissonrouge wrote:
Evening all,

All ready for the new season?

Yowza! Sure am pal. Missed it so much. Bout ye?

red_stag wrote:I saw pics of Munster team training. Felix Jones was there on crutches and a cast but good to see him with a smile on his face anyway.

If anyone deserves a massive run of good luck and fortune - its that lad. I admire him so much. Admire the way, through massive adversity, the manner in which he played his way into the WC squad. Would be on the plane had he not had more misfortune. Want to see him back on the field soon. Even if its running riot v Leinster. Just really like his attitude and style. Born international player.

Ah Grand thanks pal.

Just put the tea on the table for the weeuns!

Later!

Staggy - that's good to hear about FJ. Hopefully he'll be back soon. I hear Wally's in good spirits too. I'd happily volunteer to be his "enjoyment" if he needed it...

Evening all.


Just been reading back, and Gibbo! I feel I should correct you....

The only Andy in tennis that I love is one Mr Roddick, really like to see Andy Murray do well though (not sure if I've made that clear though )

Managed to watch Dai Greene's race in my lunch break today, so utterly happy for him. Really pleased for Hannah England getting a surprise silver in the 1500m too, a good day for GB athletics!

Cari - that's fab news on the interview

Cheers Dreamer

Andy Murray eh? Well his mum loves him...

Evening all,

Watched Great Britain play Turkey in the basketball. They were slaughtered but my friend was happy. Interesting watching it though with two basketball enthusiasts.

GB are going to be humiliated at the Olympics.

But hey they've got a swanky basketball court in London Munsty

Evening people, just read back.

Cari, good luck with the interview, hope it goes well for you

I had a really childish moment today. A visitor signed in work this afternoon, his surname was Humpage.

And all I could think of was this blydi emoticon !!!

Please let me have kept a straight face...

Swanny I probably would've done the same thing. I'm sure they're used to hearing some sniggering...

Munsty - in track and field quite possibly(we were in Beijing), in the cycling, rowing,sailing, triathalon etc it's all looking v good at the moment. Swimming is going through a wobbly stage,but a lot of them should come good too. What I love the most about the Olympics, is that it's so much more than just track and field for a change, tis fab although I doubt we'll do as well as we did overall in 2008.

Swanny - that's brilliant! I definitely would not have been able to keep a straight face at that.

Dreamer,

Was just referring to the Basketball.

Cari wrote: Swanny I probably would've done the same thing. I'm sure they're used to hearing some sniggering...

I imagine he had a pretty tough time at school ...

One of the deputy principals (before his retirement) was named Wayne Kerr. Seriously. Though his nickname was "Fly-tox" due to his refusal in his younger days to start a class with any flies in the room. My Dad's boss was taught by Kerr in the late 60's (40 years teaching at one school ...) and back then boys used to come to class with jars of pre-caught live flies and let them out.

Anyways, it's an hour past hometime so I'm outta here

Munsty - thought you were referring to the athletics team (I have it on the brain at the moment). Completely agree with you on the basketball

Anybody want cycling gear
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg//lidl_uk/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=23877&ar2=

Wow!

What a great race by Hannah England earlier.

I had completely missed that. Saw Dia Greene get his gold. Fantastic performances from both!

This really cheered me up;

http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/uscots_hpthw.pdf

Apologies to any... native Ulster Scots speakers. It's a fine dialect. It's just quite funny when they translate official documents. And, a frightening waste of money.

How on earth is trying to preserve a language a waste of money ?

Oh no, I am very pro-conservation of languages.

I am against the invention of languages.

Have we had a TV guide this week

Not yet Cymro, Penfro normally posts them on Friday morning.

Reminder for those in SG - there's still a lot of picks outstanding - don't forget people!

Thats a joke yeah? Has to be. Good one Notch. Nearly had me there.

Couldn't really express my views on it without breaking the politics rule

Tried several times, but its one of the more bizarre consequences of the peace process. And an example of how NI politics is still in its petty adolescent phase.

Awww. I'm really gonna miss Wally in the world cup. He looked very nice in the Irish disco shirt.

Incidentally, has Penfro got a stand in for the TV guide whilst he's away, or is he going to be a show off and do it from NZ?

He's messaged us mods and admins (as we can edit the article) Cari to help out, but with luck I shan't have to attempt it!

Juts finished cleaning my room, for the first time in months I can actually see my desk. Mayhap I'll actually get some writing done now with a proper place to work! Well, maybe anyway.....

Ah good Dreamer - it'll be a packed TV guide for sure for the next few weeks

I had a good clear out whilst I was off. Even took some stuff to the charidee shop which they appreciated. I think it's healthy to have a good tidy up now and again, although I very tidy anyway. I'm one of those people who's super organised. Even my CDs and DVDs are arranged alphabetically.

... and Dream of Mr Roddick...

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/andy-roddick/andy-roddick-20060211-108048.jpg

We're watching Monty Halls' Great Irish Escape. Connemara isn't an area I know at all but it does look lovely. Another addition to the places to visit list!

Swanny - yeah looks lush around there. That's where they film Single Handed (Irish police drama thingy) and there's some very cinematic scenery there.

Ah Gibbo you shouldn't puts pics like that up in here!

I never thought I'd use this emoticon but seriously....

He's been my tennis love since I was about 14.

Cari - aye definitely good to have a good clear out. My next job is to tackle my clothes. Really need a good clear out of the stuff I just don't wear so I can clear up some space. Might have to look at what shoes I don't use either, I just don't understand how I've got so many!

Evening all

Hope everyone is well. Having a very frustrating day here! Roll on the weekend.

Watched Harlequins training earlier today at their training ground in Guildford. Was certainly interesting.

Glad it's not just me Dreamer! I swear a small shoe shop has taken up residence under my bed. No idea how it got there

I know the feeling Swanny!

Evening Pete hope your day get's better and fear not the weekend (and rugby!) us almost here