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by Smudge
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Tigers v Nottingham (A) - Friendly - Friday 09th February 2024
Replies: 89
Views: 7009

Re: Tigers v Nottingham (A) - Friendly - Friday 09th February 2024

Although it might be disappointing to play against a weaker team, I believe the coaches know what they are doing. Such games provide a good opportunity for the players to develop their teamwork and coordination, which is essential leading up to a tournament. However, from my own experience as a play...
by Smudge
Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RIP Barry John
Replies: 13
Views: 1047

Re: RIP Barry John

Rugbygramps wrote
I wasn’t aware of the touching of the hem story Smudge.
It was during a TV interview or chat show. It affected him profoundly. "I didn't want it" he said.
Sad, because it deprived us all, Welsh and Non Welsh alike, of seeing some wonderful skill.
by Smudge
Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RIP Barry John
Replies: 13
Views: 1047

Re: RIP Barry John

I was surprised to learn he was 79 as that is also my age. It seems but a short time ago that he retired. What a joy to see him play, even against England. There was a song in the hit parade in the sixties called "Poetry in Motion" and I think that perfectly sums up his play. As a man, he ...
by Smudge
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:44 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Tigers v Leinster (H) - Champions Cup - Saturday 20th January 2024 - KO: 3-15pm
Replies: 270
Views: 27563

Re: Tigers v Leinster (H) - Champions Cup - Saturday 20th January 2024 - KO: 3-15pm

It's the same year on year and still we carry on. We can't compete with the French Clubs who can spend many times our capped salary or the Irish Provices who are massively funded directly by the IRFU. The addition of the SA Clubs will only queer the mix even further. Today will have brought in anoth...
by Smudge
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Harry Simmons
Replies: 92
Views: 54578

Harry Simmons

Can anyone enlighten me on what has happened to Harry?
There is a lovely clip on facebook of him stepping defenders and scoring a wonderful try.
by Smudge
Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Lewis Chessum
Replies: 1
Views: 1465

Lewis Chessum

Can someone please advise us if Lewis is anywhere near the first team? After his time captaining the England under 20 team we were expecting him to at least make a bench appearance by now. Is he injured or not yet considered ready? I have certainly been looking forward to the brothers forming the se...
by Smudge
Wed Nov 08, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: French rugby 2023/24
Replies: 105
Views: 34510

Re: French rugby 2023/24

I see that a certain Parisian club are sniffing around our world cup winners, especially Jasper.
I would be more than a bit upset if he goes to France..
by Smudge
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Veainu returning
Replies: 12
Views: 2665

Veainu returning

I was surprised and saddened to see that our old favourite is coming back to the Premiership to play for Sale. One of our all-time great players who left with Manu is joining up with him. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/telusa-veainu-absolutely-buzzing-to-be-back-in-the-premiership-sale/ Maybe we had...
by Smudge
Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Rugby World Cup warm up games
Replies: 1167
Views: 62883

Re: Rugby World Cup warm up games

I was disappointed when George took the first kick in front of the goal. It was a statement that catch and driving wasn't on the cards and as others have said, he seemed to kick everything away. As George has a very good rugby brain it was clearly dictated by the coaches. Do we have some special mov...
by Smudge
Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Gary Adey
Replies: 5
Views: 1316

Re: Gary Adey

So sorry to learn of Gary's passing. A true Tiger from the first time he pulled on the shirt.
As others have said, a really top man who always had time for a chat with supporters and especially, former players.
RIP Gary.
by Smudge
Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Rugby World Cup warm up games
Replies: 1167
Views: 62883

Re: Rugby World Cup warm up games

Steve wrote " The bunker has access to all TV angles so the only angles that they did not have were ones filmed by the England staff themselves . Not true. In the short time they had to make their judgement some B cam footage may have been available but I very much doubt if C D and E (filler) f...
by Smudge
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Rugby World Cup warm up games
Replies: 1167
Views: 62883

Re: Rugby World Cup warm up games

A bit late, but I have a view on Farrell's "crime". Most have based their condemnation on the TV angles transmitted at the time. Added to which is their dislike of the man. The reviewers will have had the benefit of a lot more angles, plus fame by frame slow motion. In addition, there will...
by Smudge
Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: World Cup Squad Announcements
Replies: 406
Views: 45672

Re: World Cup Squad Announcements

Once again, we have lost one of our top players to injury while on international duty. As a fan of the Tigers first and England second, this is extremely frustrating. While it's hard to place the blame on anyone, the fact remains that the Tigers will be at a disadvantage. If Ben also gets injured, t...
by Smudge
Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Derick Hougaard
Replies: 5
Views: 2221

Re: Derick Hougaard

Sad news indeed. I too hope he makes a successful and full recovery.
by Smudge
Wed May 24, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Sir Kev.
Replies: 16
Views: 4120

Re: Sir Kev.

I have no doubt that Kevin will be knighted before too long as he has thoroughly deserved it. All the marathons and money raising for MND and his friend Rob can only be marvelled at. Most of all, his dramatic carrying him over the finishing line was particularly moving for anyone with a heart. I exp...