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by bc
Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Who slacking then?
Replies: 25
Views: 5609

Re: Who slacking then?

I am surprised that there has been no real speculation on the identity of the those not playing well. IMHO the focus is probably on the Bath contingent - Ford, Josephs and Watson plus Hartley and, wait for it, B Youngs. For an England international and British Lion I would have hoped that Youngs wou...
by bc
Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:30 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: How Times Have Changed
Replies: 6
Views: 2016

How Times Have Changed

Haven't me changed for Tigers and the pecking order in English Rugby in the space of 12 years? 2003 - England squad contained 7 Tigers, no Exeter Chiefs 2007 - 7 Tigers 0 Chiefs 2011 - 7 Tigers 0 Chiefs 2015 - 3 Tigers 3 Chiefs OK, Parling has not played for Chiefs yet but that is slightly offset by...
by bc
Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:51 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Use of Stub Hub ended!
Replies: 13
Views: 3449

Re: Use of Stub Hub ended!

My Stub Hub experience was excellent no complaints. I would suggest that it was such a success that Tigers think they can earn more by not splitting with Stub Hub. That may be true but they need to have a very good system in place or else they will drive touts for the handful of sell-out games we wi...
by bc
Mon May 25, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Cockerill's message to us
Replies: 87
Views: 11610

Re: Cockerill's message to us

The main issue with injuries starts pre-season with a ridiculous training structure based around smashing the ball up the pitch. This has culminated in the past 2 seasons of an unprecedented amount of serious injuries the players carry before the season has even started. That has been Cockerill's g...
by bc
Mon May 25, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: The salary cap breachers final
Replies: 46
Views: 8875

Re: The salary cap breachers final

Of course, there will be many saying "if you can't beat them join them" but in Tiger's case that will not be possible. As a PLC they have governance responsibilities which means that, even if they wanted to break the cap let alone had the ability, they could not. I don't believe any action...
by bc
Mon May 25, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Cockerill's message to us
Replies: 87
Views: 11610

Re: Cockerill's message to us

I have to agree with Big Dai and GS who both say we cannot keep making excuses around injuries. 1season is bad luck but 2 comes down to bad management and that ultimately sits with the DOR. How as DOR can come out say 'we must evolve' is beyond me. What has he been doing while being in charge? Evolu...
by bc
Fri May 15, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Manu Tuilagi - out of the World Cup...?
Replies: 110
Views: 16581

Re: Manu Tuilagi - out of the World Cup...?

A disaster both personally and professionally. As well as getting himself fit he needs to focus on behaviour rehabilitation but, given that Freddie is is agent, I am not sure that he has the right support structure around him. Hopefully Tigers will be able to offer support around behaviour.
by bc
Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Saracens v Tigers
Replies: 191
Views: 26566

Re: Saracens v Tigers

I am a shareholder in the club (as are many posters on this forum) and also a long-term season ticket holder so I don't accept the criticism of disloyal etc that will come from this post. I am sorry but professional rugby is now a serious business and needs to be treated as such - people have to be ...
by bc
Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:33 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: matera in a fight!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2438

Re: matera in a fight!!!

"until recently played for Leicester Tigers". I knew he had been injured but hadn't realised that he had left. Another international class player who has left or is leaving the club!
by bc
Sun Jan 25, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Times Up!
Replies: 342
Views: 39841

Re: Times Up!

Ellis 9 - "What does Martin Johnson have to show that he is good enough for the job. He is a Tigers legend but that doesn't mean he is the answer. It didn't go too well with England did it?" Errr? 2 6N championships as opposed to 0 by Lancaster and also a better win rate! You miss the poin...
by bc
Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Times Up!
Replies: 342
Views: 39841

Re: Times Up!

I agree that the board have to take responsibility and, as I mentioned in the original post, I believe Simon Cohen has to consider his position. He is the link between the board and the playing side. He should have also recognised Cockerill's weaknesses and looked to mitigate. However, there is no g...
by bc
Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:22 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Times Up!
Replies: 342
Views: 39841

Re: Times Up!

Times up - the moaning minnies should go and support teams that play the way they want. I too like some have supported the Tigers for over 40 years but am not about to start moaning everytime we lose. Some people only come on here when we lose a game or a player and even moan when we win. I hate us...
by bc
Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Times Up!
Replies: 342
Views: 39841

Times Up!

It has been mentioned on numerous posts and caused huge angst amongst supporters but time is now up on Director of Rugby, Richard Cockerill. He has overseen the steady decline of a great and leading rugby club which has always been innovative. This evening's game demonstrated the lack of imagination...
by bc
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Sack the DOR
Replies: 16
Views: 3625

Re: Sack the DOR

Well, as a season ticket holder for over 2o years since I stopped playing I am not ashamed to say that Cockerill has been appalling! We have gone backwards yet we have players who, on paper, are man to man as good as any in the premiership. Tigers don't seem to have a vision on how they should play ...
by bc
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Tigers V Wasps, Post match.
Replies: 84
Views: 12065

Re: Tigers V Wasps, Post match.

There was a fantastic interview with Richard Cockerill on Radio Leicester after the game. He basically said that some individuals need to take a look at themselves as they are not turning up. This also backs up what Thorn said about some players after the Scarlets game where some players went missi...