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by Tiglon
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Manu Tuilagi
Replies: 407
Views: 68966

Re: Manu Tuilagi

Probably time to move on from the "as he worth the money" debate and just remember how much we enjoyed watching him in a Tigers shirt when he was at full fitness and peak form. I remember being at Welford Road to watch an 18 year old Tuilagi smash the South African 2nd XV to pieces, I don'...
by Tiglon
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Planet Rugby - Leicester to remain in free fall
Replies: 12
Views: 2438

Re: Planet Rugby - Leicester to remain in free fall

Yeah I saw that article as well. Embarrassing level of research. It looks like a blatant bit of click bait or headline filler because of no actual news. Apparently losing Manu and Kalamafoni will cripple our side. Ignoring that for the cost of Manu we've signed two international centres (Scott and ...
by Tiglon
Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:39 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Transfers and Rumours Non-Tigers 2019-20
Replies: 1211
Views: 269071

Re: Transfers and Rumours Non-Tigers 2019-20

Ibitoye is nowhere near Wade's ability at present.
by Tiglon
Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:38 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: 'The Ruck' lists Rugby's 'dirtiest ' players...
Replies: 29
Views: 3476

Re: 'The Ruck' lists Rugby's 'dirtiest ' players...

Tigers players are never dirty, they just make honest mistakes. All Wasps and Sarries players from the last two decades, on the other hand...

:smt003
by Tiglon
Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:35 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Borthwick - " Welford Road is a special place"
Replies: 11
Views: 2448

Re: Borthwick - " Welford Road is a special place"

Also confirms that On field is his responsibility. Team Tactics Last word on selections Someone more cynical than I might point out that a few months ago Murphy said he himself would have the last word on selection. I hope they're on the same page... Additionally, that person who is far more cynica...
by Tiglon
Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Transfers and Rumours Non-Tigers 2019-20
Replies: 1211
Views: 269071

Re: Transfers and Rumours Non-Tigers 2019-20

I personally think this is a silly move for Ibitoye, throwing away a potential England career to play for Agen?? Well the money talks... Look at who is currently ahead of him - he isn't going to play for England in the next couple of years regardless. So why not take 2 years to earn better money an...
by Tiglon
Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: 'The Ruck' lists The Premierships worst signings....
Replies: 21
Views: 3508

Re: 'The Ruck' lists The Premierships worst signings....

The usual tabloid style clickbait...

Here's hoping in a couple of years Nadolo is on an equally pointless list of best Premiership signings.
by Tiglon
Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: New Kit
Replies: 664
Views: 158053

Re: New Kit

I am really not a fan of the multicoloured training shirt, but the other training one looks good and the home and change shirts are great. Am I the only one who thinks Tigers being sponsored by Foxes is a bit wrong? Surely feline pride should make that a no no? What next? The Cheetahs sponsored by D...
by Tiglon
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Puzzled - Saracens!
Replies: 96
Views: 19161

Re: Puzzled - Saracens!

Salary caps are not relevant for ERC. Fact But as you qualify for the EPRC tournaments through a league where a salary cap is relevant, surely if you ignore the rules/regulations for that then Euro qualification should also be 'tainted'. But this has been done to death. Agree with your last sentenc...
by Tiglon
Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE IV: A New Hope
Replies: 1495
Views: 271488

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE IV: A New Hope

Kolpak is basically in a real mess at moment and I cannot see it being applicable in UK after end of implementation period, given the UK's discussions with the EU. It's a rule from the ECJ. It relates to trade agreements between the EU and non EU countries. Association agreements are free trade agr...
by Tiglon
Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Transfers and Rumours Non-Tigers 2019-20
Replies: 1211
Views: 269071

Re: Transfers and Rumours Non-Tigers 2019-20

Steve Diamond: I certainly wanted more than nine games, which was his average number of games for Leicester. “We talked about how we would do that and our driver is to get him playing for England like he does, but also playing very well for us and hopefully he gets on the Lions tour. So not a lot of...
by Tiglon
Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Who’s your pick for Lions 2021
Replies: 692
Views: 58100

Re: Who’s your pick for Lions 2021

Brian O'Driscoll's Lions XV : https://www.rugbypass.com/news/brian-odriscoll-names-his-2021-lions-xv-to-defeat-the-springboks-8-english-3-welsh-2-irish-and-2-scots/ Can't argue too much with the back line, pace in the back 3 and power in the centres - although there are a couple of Irish wingers wh...
by Tiglon
Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Penalties for COVID Breaches
Replies: 24
Views: 2725

Re: Penalties for COVID Breaches

I'm not aware of any players being sacked for breaching covid guidelines. I honestly don't see a problem here.

Employee given rules → employee breaks rules → employee disciplined.

I'm not a professional sports person, but it's exactly the same for me too.
by Tiglon
Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Penalties for COVID Breaches
Replies: 24
Views: 2725

Re: Penalties for COVID Breaches

I don't envy clubs being held responsible for getting this message across and enforcing the rules with players. When you consider the blatant disregard for government and local authority restrictions amongst some elements of the public, you could be forgiven as a professional sportsperson for think...
by Tiglon
Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE IV: A New Hope
Replies: 1495
Views: 271488

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE IV: A New Hope

With the signing of Weise it occurred to me that our pack is going to be enormous, I split our forward squad into two pack and came up with a total first team weight of 923 kilos and for the second team pack 914 kilo, despite the second team front row being about 20 kilos ( mostly Leatigaga) heavie...