The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Sun Nov 27, 2011 2:33 pm

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 pictures of Rhys Priestland, Cian Healy, or the special one of Charlize Theron and Gibbo above the bar!

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

Ale

Old Pub:https://www.606v2.com/t18722p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#723943

by prop_lyd Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:24 am

Oh Rava: you calling me an old rocker??!! Although I will probs halve the average age of the regs going!!

by Glas a du Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:26 am

rugbydreamer wrote:oooh and before I forget,

Puma & Kia (if you pop in here to read this at all): I've got all the tickets you've asked for safe in my posession now

What! Have you bought an extra two for KIA?

by Guest Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:29 am

no no I bought Kia tickets for the Munster v Scarlets match. I thought she was sorted for Scarlets v Munster?

by Mickado Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:30 am

mickyt wrote:Yeh me too Staggy. I am off Monday as well so that means I can keep the misus happy somewhat by promising to bring her shopping that day.

I did forgot to give her an invite for Friday. but she doesn't usually come to the games so felt there was no need..

I will be Mickado's date for the proceedings

That's grand, you'll be buying me hooch all night and holding my hair while i'm getting sick.

by mickyt Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:33 am

best be on a promise after that type of committment Mickado...

by Glas a du Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:33 am

rugbydreamer wrote:no no I bought Kia tickets for the Munster v Scarlets match. I thought she was sorted for Scarlets v Munster?

Phew!

by Rava Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:35 am

prop_lyd wrote:Oh Rava: you calling me an old rocker??!! Although I will probs halve the average age of the regs going!!

No probs Prop, you will be needed. Just don't forget to take the jump leads Very Happy

Prop you would have been proud of Gibbo and me on Friday night. Him asleep in one corner and me in the other Laugh

by prop_lyd Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:35 am

Mickado wrote:
mickyt wrote:Yeh me too Staggy. I am off Monday as well so that means I can keep the misus happy somewhat by promising to bring her shopping that day.

I did forgot to give her an invite for Friday. but she doesn't usually come to the games so felt there was no need..

I will be Mickado's date for the proceedings

That's grand, you'll be buying me hooch all night and holding my hair while i'm getting sick.

Who's bringing the other one breakfast in bed then?!

Haha I am proud Rava!! I'll take your place in the corner for the meet don't worry!! I'll remember the jump leads then seeing as i'll be the only one sober too!!

by PenfroPete Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:40 am

rugbydreamer wrote:Penfro - tis not 100% confirmed, and I'd be surprised if it's true but still....who knows eh? I've seen Nigel ref matches between Scarlets and Leinster before so it happens!

Who do the Gweilch have reffing them then?

Sure,you're right about Nigel, but wasn't that down to weather conditions meaning the appointed ref couldn't travel. If it is Mr Rolland then I think they're easing him back in gently

I can't find anything, just the matches involving Welsh officials (Refs , Assistants and TMO) and I've seen the following referees
Connacht v Treviso - Neil Hennessy (WRU)
Ospreys v Munster - Peter Allan (SRU) Rolling Eyes

Dragons v Glasgow - David Wilkinson (IRFU)

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:41 am

Rav, not having a whinge (well, only a minor one!!), but why is it that if a non-Irish poster comments on an Ulster thread, you get ignored? Both Radge & I offered up thoughts on 'Ulster in Crisis', Staggy makes a similar comment 2 seconds later ... mad

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:45 am

Thats true actually Asbo.

by Rava Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:08 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Rav, not having a whinge (well, only a minor one!!), but why is it that if a non-Irish poster comments on an Ulster thread, you get ignored? Both Radge & I offered up thoughts on 'Ulster in Crisis', Staggy makes a similar comment 2 seconds later ...

Sorry As, the only thing I can think of is............ You're Scottish Wink

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You will note I have abstained from commenting on the whole debate which will eventually get around again to Spence at 12, D'Arcy at 15 and Why is Faloon dropped again?

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:14 am

That must be what it is!

by **rodders** Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:17 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Rav, not having a whinge (well, only a minor one!!), but why is it that if a non-Irish poster comments on an Ulster thread, you get ignored? Both Radge & I offered up thoughts on 'Ulster in Crisis', Staggy makes a similar comment 2 seconds later ...

Flip sorry about that, was that the one about Lamont? Was thinking the same myself but Terblanche had signed already.

Besides its not constructive solutions we want, just a whinge about how bad things are. Stag always gets a reply because hes slagging us off.... Run

by Rava Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:41 am

Although in saying that, both you and Radge should be experts in dealing with Rugby Crisis, given your experiences with Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Scottish National side Wink

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I do agree with Rodders though, we would much prefer you to make snide comments and useless suggestions............ a la Stag Run

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:55 am

Rava, theres no pleasing some Nordies. I say that Wannenburg is a top player and Ulster are lucky to have him and Im told no.

I say Ulster have a great 1st XV but lack depth and no no no theres a crisis afoot.

Who peed in their Harp!

by Rava Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:19 am

Stag, everything will be OK if D'Arcy and Faloon are selected Rolling Eyes

by Mickado Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:23 am

Just about to head off home folks, thought i'd share this with ye...

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/incredibly-elaborate-non-photoshopped-scenes

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:25 am

Rava wrote:Stag, everything will be OK if D'Arcy and Faloon are selected

And if they aren't the world of Ulster rugby will come crashing down around them.

by Rava Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:33 am

Stag, my comment was a bit tongue in cheek.
I share the frustration of the Ulster posters but I don't yet think there is a crisis. I do believe we have punched above our weight somewhat during the last year and a half. Unfortunately many of my co-fans want to run before walking. You are quite right. We have 7/8 very good players, some journeymen and several good and promising youngsters. That adds up to a very competitive unit when everyone is fit for selection. It does make being competitive very difficult when 5/6 of the vg players are injured/unavailable or rested.

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:35 am

I remember saying to Notch that I though last season and still do think it, that Ulster have a first team who can qualify from most pools in Europe (I'd back them if they were in most other Pools) but would be extremely unlikely to earn a home playoff.

A match for anyone but lacking squad depth.

Would it be insulting to compare Ulster to the Scottish National Team. I think the analogy is similar.

Munster are more like England. Massive strenght in depth - the problem though is that the reason we have such depth is that our first choice guys aren't as good as the ones we used to have.

by **Notch** Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:35 am

Yeah, it's become very tiresome alright. Very, very tiresome.

You're right about Wannenburg. Careful consideration of the lineout at Welford Road will show the importance of him to this team. I rate him as our second best lineout option and certainly our best tail jumper. Not to mention his physicality...

I can't wait for Ulsters next game. I'm all hurting and angry after Friday. I want to see these players make a rather forceful point. It's a very frustrating period. Our season is slipping away and it's time for a few big performances from players who have been lukewarm.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:37 am

Rava wrote:Unfortunately many of my co-fans want to run before walking.

I'd be happy if we could just bloody stand up......

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:46 am

One other thing we have to start to accept is that the Pro 12 is a strong league. Wins are harder to come by.

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:55 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:One other thing we have to start to accept is that the Pro 12 is a strong league. Wins are harder to come by.

Nonsense, Munster's 2nd XV won us the league last year Very Happy

by Rava Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:57 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:One other thing we have to start to accept is that the Pro 12 is a strong league. Wins are harder to come by.

Quite right Lucky but I think the real frustration on Friday was that we couldn't overcome what was a poor Glasgow performance. I can suffer defeat (not well though) when we deserve to lose. It's the performances that are the problem.

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:57 am

Do Ulster EVER deserve to lose though?

by Rava Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:02 pm

red_stag wrote:Do Ulster EVER deserve to lose though?

Pish off Stag warning

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:04 pm

Ah, but that was last season, Stag. Wink

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:04 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Ah, but that was last season, Stag.

True. Though its been pretty much the same this season Very Happy

by **Notch** Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:12 pm

red_stag wrote:Do Ulster EVER deserve to lose though?

We deserved to lose on Friday. Bulk of the possession and territory yet did not create a single try scoring chance, go beyond five or so phases (that I can remember) or convert easy place kicks!

If you're not putting points on the board... well, you don't deserve to win!

by MrsP Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:22 pm

Is that nasty turnip muncher dissing MY Ulster?

AGAIN!!!!

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:23 pm

I don't munch nasty turnips

by MrsP Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:26 pm

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:27 pm

It must be like when your mean to that girl in school cos you secretly like her.

by Thomond Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:28 pm

Stag, Ulster never deserve to lose just like Wales or Welsh teams never deserve to lose. It's always Peter Allen's fault or some other ref. Whistle

by MrsP Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:29 pm

Are you still thinking about coming up at New Year?

Need to know so I can decide how many days to keep the Dog

hungry.

Then I'll throw some lovely sausages in your pocket and leave the 2 of you alone!

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:30 pm

Thomond wrote:Stag, Ulster never deserve to lose just like Wales or Welsh teams never deserve to lose. It's always Peter Allen's fault or some other ref.

Reinforcements!!!

Thomond why dont you come over to Scarlets v Munster. Spare ticket on the house.

by Thomond Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:31 pm

Not enough funds at the moment Stag. I have a match that weekend anyway. I wouldn't burden you all with my ugly mug anyway. Thanks for the offer though.

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:31 pm

MrsP wrote:Are you still thinking about coming up at New Year?

Need to know so I can decide how many days to keep the hungry.

Then I'll throw some lovely sausages in your pocket and leave the 2 of you alone!

I just hope she doesn't bite the wrong sausage Erm

I do still hope to. I'm off work until 3rd January but it all comes down to finance. It will be last minute decision if Im up.

by red_stag Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:32 pm

Thomond wrote:Not enough funds at the moment Stag. I have a match that weekend anyway. I wouldn't burden you all with my ugly mug anyway. Thanks for the offer though.

You'll have to come to either Leinster or Ulster matches in Thomond. We'll bully a few more into coming and make a night of it.

by MrsP Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:38 pm

You might just find Belfast is a cold and lonely place in January if you don't start being nice to us Ulster fans!

Anyway, we are all a wee bit fragile just now on account of our team playing like a bunch of U14s!

Cry