The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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Lucky - thanks. I wondered who MOTM was, then Mike appeared later wearing the medal...thought he might've robbed it off someone He wasn't half getting up the Irish noses... I do like him for pishing off the oppo...but he's still a tool.

Cymroglan wrote:When sides are on the same win points is the table position decided on the for or against points ?

Points scored Cymro.

PJ - forgive me for losing interest in the Luther Vandross Cup, but the O's got booted out of that this weekend as well

I don't know MrsP. I'm struggling with it to be honest.

I don't mind him pishing off the opposition Cari, as long as he doesn't pish off the ref at the same time!

Watching the incident that led to the final penalty in slow motion, it looked a fairish tackle by Ferris, taking one leg to stop the ball carrier. It was also easy to see how it could look like a dangerous tackle at full speed and without the benefit of slow-motion replay.

Cheers PJ

PJ,

So you're talking momentum which can be taken into the AP?

I thought for a moment you were saying that winning the LV would get them an automatic HEC spot.

Lucky - ah yes, there's always that risk with him. He's so hotheaded at times. Lovely to see Tommy and Ianto having a cwtch at the end too...Ospreys buddies, see

Yeah Cymro,

I can see why Barnes thought it was a tip but I can't understand why folks who saw the replay are saying it was a penalty.

Cari wrote:PJ - forgive me for losing interest in the Luther Vandross Cup, but the O's got booted out of that this weekend as well

I know Cari, not happy hunting at all for the O's but at least you're back in the HC next year . The LV is a bit of a plastic comp to be honest, but I'm just desperate to see Bath win something again, it's been a wilderness for too long , one pot since the '98 Heino is too painful for words.

It's not to be sniffed at PJ - silverware is silverware. It's been a decent competition to blood new players in too.

Even on replays, Ian Evans comes down on his hands with both feet off the ground. Stephen Ferris turned him upside down, even if it was a leg at a time.

MrsP wrote:PJ,

So you're talking momentum which can be taken into the AP?

I thought for a moment you were saying that winning the LV would get them an automatic HEC spot.

That's what I'm hoping MrsP, it's an outside shot at the moment but winning any game gives a team a boost and Bath have been up and down all season, they've also suffered quite a few last minute losses - the AP and HC - and that sort of thing knocks you back a bit.

The next three games will be critical to Bath's season and their chances of nicking that magical 6th place, going into them off a 3 from 3 winning streak may just be the difference.

Ommmmmmmmm

Im pining for the HC already. Cant believe Im thinking that. I started this 6-N with so much hope. Even though I knew... Must be the romantic, illogical, Irish in me.

Will Kidney change things now? He's phhoked either way. If he doesnt, Im sending de boys around.

Maybe it will free his conservative mind and raise his level of consciousness.

Yeah roysh.

Cari wrote:It's not to be sniffed at PJ - silverware is silverware. It's been a decent competition to blood new players in too.

I sincerely hope that's not a thinly veiled reference to certain habits that used to prevail down The Rec Cari?

PJ - eh?? No, it's a figure of speech I use quite a bit. Sorry if I offended you, but I honestly have no idea about your reference.

Gibbo I'm sending my Nordie boys round as well, should we coordinate a time or just let them wing it?

Colombian marching powder, Cari.

Cari wrote:PJ - eh?? No, it's a figure of speech I use quite a bit. Sorry if I offended you, but I honestly have no idea about your reference.

Just messin Cari, honestly none taken whatsoever. Bath had a small core of players that had a coke problem a couple of years back, Matt Stevens was one that got caught bang to rights and banned, three others refused drug tests when pressed and were promptly sacked, the club captain being one of them.

WillyGilly wrote:Gibbo I'm sending my Nordie boys round as well, should we coordinate a time or just let them wing it?

Willser,
We just need a plan Z. It'll throw im. In fact, we dont even need a plan. Just timing.

Ah hes a nice guy. Just lost at this level. He must be hurting inside now. If he's not...

Can anyone tell me, what did he say on RTE? Was it the usual waffle?

oooh! THAT. I remember now. Heh heh...a good unintentional joke...

Just looking through some press piccies from today's match. There's some great ones.

PJHolybloke wrote:none taken whatsoever.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Colombian marching powder, Cari.

Oooh PJ, beehaave yerself.

Dont mind im Cari. Hes a One.

Suzi Quatro in ledder, on BEEB now. Man. That was always worth a ... look.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:

PJHolybloke wrote:none taken whatsoever.

Lucky, you split me man. Loves ya.

Gibbo - speaking of totty...Chilli was looking mighty fine this afternoon wasn't he? Even my pal fancied him. He's no Tommy (who's better than Shaggy) though...

PJHolybloke wrote:Morning Hughie,

It's easy to see why, but I can't help thinking the vibes around Scotland are unnecessarily negative. Parks is easily replaced, as is Cusssiter, Weir and Laidlaw should start the next game, Hogg should be in there and before too long Visser will be qualified.

Denton had a good game and for his age looks way out in front.

Scotland aren't far off having a very strong 1st XV.

Evening all, congrats PJ on your hearty win down at SP

Congrats also to the English regs - ye can only play what is put in front of you, and if it's a bag o'shoite, then so be it

But optimistic about the future - don't want Robinson to stay, his selection is too weak. But as others note, plenty of talent coming thru, it just needs to be trusted

Genuine, exciting talent, Asbo. They just need to be given the chance.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

PJHolybloke wrote:Morning Hughie,

It's easy to see why, but I can't help thinking the vibes around Scotland are unnecessarily negative. Parks is easily replaced, as is Cusssiter, Weir and Laidlaw should start the next game, Hogg should be in there and before too long Visser will be qualified.

Denton had a good game and for his age looks way out in front.

Scotland aren't far off having a very strong 1st XV.

Evening all, congrats PJ on your hearty win down at SP

Congrats also to the English regs - ye can only play what is put in front of you, and if it's a bag o'shoite, then so be it

But optimistic about the future - don't want Robinson to stay, his selection is too weak. But as others note, plenty of talent coming thru, it just needs to be trusted

Asbo , you breed them youngsters feisty down there don't ya? Moon whacking Wilson was a proper eye-opener - or probably eye-closer more accurately.

You should be optimistic for Scotland bud, the players are there and putting their hands up to be picked, Robinson needs to grow a pair and pick 'em or make way for someone who will, Wales up next and it's a "nothing to lose" game after today's performance, chuck 'em in and let 'em rip I say.

Ha, ha, Mooner is a local lad, started out at Cullompton RFC just up the road (I occasionally turn out for their vets when they are desparate!) - happy that we gave some youngster some game time at a decent level, and several returnees from injury that just needed it in their legs

I am happy about Scotland bizarrely - there are some good youngsters there, they just need to be given the chance. 'Fraid I don't want to see the Lamont brothers in dark blue any more, Cari - just not up to it (unless Schlong goes back to a wing)

How long are players normally unavailable with a dead leg ? I used to walk them off

I had a dead leg once that developed into a hematoma, it fattened out into a big lump in my left thigh and took 6 weeks of intensive ultrasound from a physioterrorist to dismantle. It left a hole behind that I have to this day, 24 years later.

They can be quite nasty if you don't get them sorted, but I would think Warbs will be ready for next week the England game for sure (nuts!).

There are dead leg and dead legs .

Of course we also have to factor in that you are just made of sterner stuff Cymro.

These young lads nowadays eh?

Actually my mean big brother used to give my a dead arm all the time.

Was really sore!

Gibson wrote:

WillyGilly wrote:Gibbo I'm sending my Nordie boys round as well, should we coordinate a time or just let them wing it?

Willser,
We just need a plan Z. It'll throw im. In fact, we dont even need a plan. Just timing.

Ah hes a nice guy. Just lost at this level. He must be hurting inside now. If he's not...

Can anyone tell me, what did he say on RTE? Was it the usual waffle?

He was just saying it's a disappointment, we can't get carried away with emotion now... you know how it is. Here's the post-match press conference.

http://www.irishrugby.ie/matchdaytv/index/index/id/10782

As far as I understand it, a dead leg can be anything from between a nasty knock that takes 10 minutes to walk off or severe bruising that can lay you up for a few days!

So... lose in Paris next weekend and it's all over. We'll know everything we need to know about this team then. Can we do it? We need four solid wins under our belts in the next four games to be able to say we've met our potential. Seems like a big ask.

MrsP wrote:Actually my mean big brother used to give my a dead arm all the time.

Was really sore!

Cannot, under any circumstances, no, never, imagine why he might have done that

Thanks Notch. I'll check that interview

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

MrsP wrote:Actually my mean big brother used to give my a dead arm all the time.

Was really sore!

Cannot, under any circumstances, no, never, imagine why he might have done that

There's hint of something about that post Asbo that I just can't put my finger on...... let me think for a moment.....

Yep, that's it..... iminent death.

So long brother.

This is just the first weekend 6N is still wide open every dog will have his day.

It's true Cymro. It's just the fixture list is not our friend. We've two home games and two away games but it's our hardest away game up next... the one we've the worst record in.

Once you lose two games, that's pretty much it. Midtable mediocrity beckons. So next week is massive for us; lose and we're gone. We won't be in the shake up. If we win next week, well- we're kind of needing Wales to slip up but we've Italy and Scotland at home as our next two games and we'd have a chance of being in the mix on the last day if we won them.

Wales have just beaten one of the other contenders away and have three home games coming up so they must be favourites now. Fair play to them.

I really liked the Irish Disco shirts today.

PJHolybloke wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

MrsP wrote:Actually my mean big brother used to give my a dead arm all the time.

Was really sore!

Cannot, under any circumstances, no, never, imagine why he might have done that

There's hint of something about that post Asbo that I just can't put my finger on...... let me think for a moment.....

Yep, that's it..... iminent death.

So long brother.

Its wonder the Lady has a shoulder left to hit. Bet she was a bully when she was young too.

Was not too!

I really hurt!

BBC1 right now, Ewan MacGregor and his brother - bomber command relived - fascinating.com

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:BBC1 right now, Ewan MacGregor and his brother - bomber command relived - fascinating.com

Have it on record, still waiting to receive a certain.photo from yourself buddy............

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Ha, ha, Mooner is a local lad, started out at Cullompton RFC just up the road (I occasionally turn out for their vets when they are desparate!) - happy that we gave some youngster some game time at a decent level, and several returnees from injury that just needed it in their legs

I am happy about Scotland bizarrely - there are some good youngsters there, they just need to be given the chance. 'Fraid I don't want to see the Lamont brothers in dark blue any more, Cari - just not up to it (unless Schlong goes back to a wing)

I thought that was Hughie

Evening all. Just back from Dublin. A bit gutted but I think Wales just about deserved their win. We were fortunate to be leading at HT. even though we lost the second half I actually thought we played better.

Did i read correctly? Mike was man of the match and not JD2?

hughie1986 wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:BBC1 right now, Ewan MacGregor and his brother - bomber command relived - fascinating.com

Have it on record, still waiting to receive a certain.photo from yourself buddy............

Oh aye, no problem - is that the one of you and the doris or you and the kids?

MrsP wrote:Actually my mean big brother used to give my a dead arm all the time.

Was really sore!

Ah Bless. Sorry darlin. I didnt realise the pain you suffered as a child. I feel it now.

Maybe thats what made you such a bully later on in Life. All makes sense now. Classic case.

Yours.
Jerry Springer.