Cardiff Blues Season Thread 3 - Danny Wilson Appointed Head Coach

[wales606]

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Prop
Gethin Jenkins, Taufa'ao Filise, Craig Mitchell, Sam Hobbs, Scott Andrews, Thomas Davies, Dillon Lewis

Hooker
Matthew Rees, Kristian Dacey, Rhys Williams, Ethan Lewis

2nd Row
Jarrad Hoeata, James Down, Lou Reed, Chris Dicomidis, Miles Normandale

Flanker
Sam Warburton, Josh Turnbull, Macauley Cook, Ellis Jenkins, Josh Navidi, Jevon Groves, Ben Roach

Eight
Manoa Vosawai

Scrum half
Tavis Knoyle, Lloyd Williams, Lewis Jones, Tomos Williams

Fly half
Rhys Patchell, Gareth Anscombe, Gareth Davies, Jarrod Evans, Will Thomas

Centre
Cory Allen, Gavin Evans, Richard Smith, Tom Pascoe, Adam Thomas, Garyn Smith, Ray Lee-Lo

Wing
Alex Cuthbert, Harry Davies, Owen Jenkins, Chris Knight, Tom Williams, Tom James

Full back
Blaine Scully, Dan Fish, Geraint Walsh, Aled Summerhill

[Cardiff Dave]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

[wayne]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

[Cardiff Dave]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

[mikey_dragon]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Before 2003 surely? Oh and yeah, take his advice and stick to premiership rugby.

[wayne]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Well, that goes to show what an idiot you are, you've said on here many, many times how you've been to support the Cardiff Blues, so going to PAY to watch a team I DON'T support is something I or any sane person wouldn't do.

[Cardiff Dave]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Before 2003 surely? Oh and yeah, take his advice and stick to premiership rugby.

I don't really follow the Welsh prem though.

[Cardiff Dave]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Well, that goes to show what an idiot you are, you've said on here many, many times how you've been to support the Cardiff Blues, so going to PAY to watch a team I DON'T support is something I or any sane person wouldn't do.

?
I've always supported Cardiff Blues and still do.

[wayne]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Well, that goes to show what an idiot you are, you've said on here many, many times how you've been to support the Cardiff Blues, so going to PAY to watch a team I DON'T support is something I or any sane person wouldn't do.

?
I've always supported Cardiff Blues and still do.

So why call them Cardiff Bl..s, when that is obviously NOT their name

[Cardiff Dave]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Well, that goes to show what an idiot you are, you've said on here many, many times how you've been to support the Cardiff Blues, so going to PAY to watch a team I DON'T support is something I or any sane person wouldn't do.

?
I've always supported Cardiff Blues and still do.

So why call them Cardiff Bl..s, when that is obviously NOT their name

Been here before. It's like deja vu all over again and again.
Wayne, the suffix caused much mirth at first. I remember thinking wtf. Since then it's been aggro and confusion all the way. You must have noticed.

[wayne]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Well, that goes to show what an idiot you are, you've said on here many, many times how you've been to support the Cardiff Blues, so going to PAY to watch a team I DON'T support is something I or any sane person wouldn't do.

?
I've always supported Cardiff Blues and still do.

So why call them Cardiff Bl..s, when that is obviously NOT their name

Been here before. It's like deja vu all over again and again.
Wayne, the suffix caused much mirth at first. I remember thinking wtf. Since then it's been aggro and confusion all the way. You must have noticed.

Dave, I'm of an age that can remember fondly of a GOLDEN AGE of Welsh Rugby, and thought this was a good chance to replicate that era, if Regionalism had been brought in in the right way without stand alone status, this could have been achieved, this petty bickering only harms us, tomorrow if you follow our game on Scottish Television we will be known as Neath/Swansea Ospreys, which we went away from YEARS AGO.

[Cardiff Dave]

"embarrassing" and "diabolical" Cardiff bloos.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7876.php#.VjUZm2vVZSN

The most embarrassing and diabolical part of that post is your use of the word bloos, why don't you just go and give your support to the team that you really support and that is Cardiff RFC, and leave the Cardiff Blues and the rest of the Region who want to follow and support a team with the betterment of Welsh Rugby at heart.

Glad you noticed. Result!

Why wouldn't I notice it, you've been spouting the same crap since you've been on these boards.

Been "spouting" it since 2003 mun.

Well, that goes to show what an idiot you are, you've said on here many, many times how you've been to support the Cardiff Blues, so going to PAY to watch a team I DON'T support is something I or any sane person wouldn't do.

?
I've always supported Cardiff Blues and still do.

So why call them Cardiff Bl..s, when that is obviously NOT their name

Been here before. It's like deja vu all over again and again.
Wayne, the suffix caused much mirth at first. I remember thinking wtf. Since then it's been aggro and confusion all the way. You must have noticed.

Dave, I'm of an age that can remember fondly of a GOLDEN AGE of Welsh Rugby, and thought this was a good chance to replicate that era, if Regionalism had been brought in in the right way without stand alone status, this could have been achieved, this petty bickering only harms us, tomorrow if you follow our game on Scottish Television we will be known as Neath/Swansea Ospreys, which we went away from YEARS AGO.

You know the score then. The "R" word is a misnomer.

[Cardiff Dave]

'Dai-abolical' Cardiff Bloos embarrass boss Wilson"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34690338

[munkian]

Chuckle

[mikey_dragon]

Solid win by the Blues select this evening Dai. That team they put out looked pretty strong. I think the Premiership select teams competing in the B&I cup is going to be a good idea.

[Cardiff Dave]

Solid win by the Blues select this evening Dai. That team they put out looked pretty strong. I think the Premiership select teams competing in the B&I cup is going to be a good idea.

Yeah it's a great idea and all Cardiff players apparently, so why not call a spade, a spade. Only in fibbing Wales eh? They kept the jersey a bit of a secret too. Wonder if they'll sell it in the Arms Park shop? And Ponty's shop for that matter. I'd buy one.

[Cardiff Dave]

Ponty badge on a Cardiff jersey? I want one.

[Steffan]

I popped on the Ponty Forum earlier as haven't been on there a while and was not surprised to see that PhillBB has taken to trolling on there

What was the attendance for the 'Cardiff plus a few Ponty players select' team then? I heard 725 but that is not confirmed. I imagine all the Cardiff Blues supporters on here went to the match of course?

[GavinDragon]

probably not. I mean how could they go and support a team that has a Ponty badge on it?

Besides, why do the Blues need to develop their own when they can go and buy good players from elsewhere

[XR]

I popped on the Ponty Forum earlier as haven't been on there a while and was not surprised to see that PhillBB has taken to trolling on there

What was the attendance for the 'Cardiff plus a few Ponty players select' team then? I heard 725 but that is not confirmed. I imagine all the Cardiff Blues supporters on here went to the match of course?

Well no, because...you know...I have a life outside of just going to rugby games.

But hey, how silly right!?

[Steffan]

Well no, because...you know...I have a life outside of just going to rugby games

Don't tell me you like to post on internet sports forums in your spare time as well???

[Cardiff Dave]

I popped on the Ponty Forum earlier as haven't been on there a while and was not surprised to see that PhillBB has taken to trolling on there

What was the attendance for the 'Cardiff plus a few Ponty players select' team then? I heard 725 but that is not confirmed. I imagine all the Cardiff Blues supporters on here went to the match of course?

Not Cardiff v Not Ospreys Highlights....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsj5BnMAruw

[Cardiff Dave]

Rhys Patchell shifting to the Terks I hear. Anything to do with him being fecked about, moving him from 10 to 15 and back again?

[wales606]

Rhys Patchell shifting to the Terks I hear. Anything to do with him being fecked about, moving him from 10 to 15 and back again?

He wants to play 10 and can't be guaranteed it by the Blues,

Can't blame him, at the Scarlets he will get to play with

8. Barclay
9. G.Davies
10. Patchell
12. Scott Williams
13. Jonathan Davies

[mikey_dragon]

Great loss for the Blues that one, but if the union and coach prefer him to be playing 10 more often then why not. Didn't think it was so bad both him and Anscombe being at the Blues, especially if one is on a NDC - that's supposed to free up some playing time for another. Blues loss would be an excellent gain for the Scarlets. The team is finally starting to look strong across the board except at 10 where they're very weak IMO; Lot of points left out on the field this season already.

[Cardiff Dave]

Rhys Patchell shifting to the Terks I hear. Anything to do with him being fecked about, moving him from 10 to 15 and back again?

He wants to play 10 and can't be guaranteed it by the Blues,

Can't blame him, at the Scarlets he will get to play with

8. Barclay
9. G.Davies
10. Patchell
12. Scott Williams
13. Jonathan Davies

I don't blame him either. Shame to lose him though. Anscombe our first choice 10 I spose with Shingler from the Terks as back up?

[Cardiff Dave]

Great loss for the Blues that one, but if the union and coach prefer him to be playing 10 more often then why not. Didn't think it was so bad both him and Anscombe being at the Blues, especially if one is on a NDC - that's supposed to free up some playing time for another. Blues loss would be an excellent gain for the Scarlets. The team is finally starting to look strong across the board except at 10 where they're very weak IMO; Lot of points left out on the field this season already.

You appear to keep on lauding these NDCs, but what do they mean exactly? My suspicion is, they give Gatland too much influence in deciding when and in what position these players feature for their pro teams.

[mikey_dragon]

I answered you the other day - all I can say is we've been given the same information on them. They can't be that bad if more players are signing up, plus it increases their wages slightly so might keep the French clubs at bay for a little longer. Would you have a great issue with Gatland influencing the state of play at the regions? IMO he should do a little more so that the players aren't so far off the required level for international rugby. The only one he's got wrong thus far I reckon is switching Rhodri Jones.

BTW if Patchell is to switch then it's most certainly on a NDC. I don't see how mentioning that is lauding?

[Cardiff Dave]

I answered you the other day - all I can say is we've been given the same information on them. They can't be that bad if more players are signing up, plus it increases their wages slightly so might keep the French clubs at bay for a little longer. Would you have a great issue with Gatland influencing the state of play at the regions? IMO he should do a little more so that the players aren't so far off the required level for international rugby. The only one he's got wrong thus far I reckon is switching Rhodri Jones.

BTW if Patchell is to switch then it's most certainly on a NDC. I don't see how mentioning that is lauding?

Lauding too strong a word I spose. Excepting them without knowing the details then as there are bound to be strings attached. Flicking through twitter just now, it appears that there are. Yeah I do have issues with WRU meddling with the 4 pro teams. There again I also have issues with the 4 for agreeing to WRU meddling.

[Cardiff Dave]

probably not. I mean how could they go and support a team that has a Ponty badge on it?

Besides, why do the Blues need to develop their own when they can go and buy good players from elsewhere

An historic event don't you reckon Gav - a Cardiff RFC crest alongside a Ponty RFC crest on the same bloos jersey? Yet no mention of this whatsoever on the bloos or Ponty websites as far as I can find.

[Stone Motif]

Rhys Patchell shifting to the Terks I hear. Anything to do with him being fecked about, moving him from 10 to 15 and back again?

No, he just wants an away shirt that matches his barnet

[GavinDragon]

probably not. I mean how could they go and support a team that has a Ponty badge on it?

Besides, why do the Blues need to develop their own when they can go and buy good players from elsewhere

An historic event don't you reckon Gav - a Cardiff RFC crest alongside a Ponty RFC crest on the same bloos jersey? Yet no mention of this whatsoever on the bloos or Ponty websites as far as I can find.

At least your side has a new jersey. We will probably be using last year's Dragons jersey and club socks

[Cardiff Dave]

probably not. I mean how could they go and support a team that has a Ponty badge on it?

Besides, why do the Blues need to develop their own when they can go and buy good players from elsewhere

An historic event don't you reckon Gav - a Cardiff RFC crest alongside a Ponty RFC crest on the same bloos jersey? Yet no mention of this whatsoever on the bloos or Ponty websites as far as I can find.

At least your side has a new jersey. We will probably be using last year's Dragons jersey and club socks

Coz we're a family and a blooosfamily with a common goal. A bit dysfunctional (most are I would wager), but nevertheless a family. Wibble.

[TBJ9625]

Can't believe Wilson comments about only wanting players who want to player for the Blues. Patchell was playing well at 10 for the blues week in week out and then they parachute in Anscombe to play 10 and move patch to 15. I'd be disappointed too. Now I know that DW wasn't around when all this happened, but I do question his motives?

[Cardiff Dave]

Can't believe Wilson comments about only wanting players who want to player for the Blues. Patchell was playing well at 10 for the blues week in week out and then they parachute in Anscombe to play 10 and move patch to 15. I'd be disappointed too. Now I know that DW wasn't around when all this happened, but I do question his motives?

Understandable though I spose since Wilson is head coach and he'll be judged on Cardiff bloos results, so there's his motive.

[Cardiff Dave]

probably not. I mean how could they go and support a team that has a Ponty badge on it?

Besides, why do the Blues need to develop their own when they can go and buy good players from elsewhere

An historic event don't you reckon Gav - a Cardiff RFC crest alongside a Ponty RFC crest on the same bloos jersey? Yet no mention of this whatsoever on the bloos or Ponty websites as far as I can find.

At least your side has a new jersey. We will probably be using last year's Dragons jersey and club socks

Easy to sew on an Ebbw badge, for old times sake of course.

[Cardiff Dave]

Feck me, the bloos have now got a red and white hooped jersey for the BIC.

[XR]

And there's a ponty badge on the shirt but no Cardiff rfc badge on it.

Hmmm...

[Cardiff Dave]

And there's a ponty badge on the shirt but no Cardiff rfc badge on it.

Hmmm...

They're both on the right sleeve, Ponty at the front with Cardiff at the back.

[XR]

Should be on the front IMO. Let's be honest about it all at least.

[Cardiff Dave]

Should be on the front IMO. Let's be honest about it all at least.

As Miss Krabappel would say, "Ha!".

[Cardiff Dave]

CBPSXV? FFS!

[George Carlin]

https://www.606v2.com/t61382-ospreys-v-cardiff-blues-28-november

[Cardiff Dave]

The Welsh patient;

Cardiff Blues: Head coach Danny Wilson urges fans to be patient
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34918043
"We'll get there, but it will take time."

Do I believe or should I call the nurse?

[mikey_dragon]

"...it will take time, and a new squad/coaching staff."

[Cardiff Dave]

"...it will take time, and a new squad/coaching staff."

I get the feeling DW is being given the time and the tools to get the job done. There again I thought that with the last bloke.

[mikey_dragon]

There's been rumour afoot this season that it will be happening. Having said that, Blues look as if they already have the players bar two or three positions.

[Cardiff Dave]

There's been rumour afoot this season that it will be happening. Having said that, Blues look as if they already have the players bar two or three positions.

It is happening. Wonder how long it will continue to happen though without interference from above. Think it's a few more than two or three positions btw. See what the summer brings I spose. Be patient is the call.

[Cardiff Dave]

"Cardiff Blues are giving parents the perfect chance to hit the shops this festive season on Saturday and keep the kids entertained at the same time - with our Christmas Drop & Shop!
Parents can drop their children off on Saturday at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park for a morning of rugby sessions and fun activities while they go off and shop in the city centre!"

http://www.cardiffblues.com/community/7924.php#.Vldt_uLVZSM

[Cardiff Dave]

I believe/understand that Uncle Charlie has whipped out his cheque book and there'll be at least 6 brand new super signings for next season. Hussar!

[mikey_dragon]

I heard that too Dave. Hopefully Halfpenny is one of them? Have you heard any names be chucked about? I hope other Welsh teams follow through and do it, better yet do a Connacht; get a good coach and recruit high quality players in the right positions.

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