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by Isambard
Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Why do you support the tigers
Replies: 35
Views: 5047

Re: Why do you support the tigers

Like several other posts my best friend's dad took me to WR when I was about 10 and that planted the seed. When I was too old to play, no longer involved with schoolboy teams on Saturdays and decided I needed to treat myself to a regular "bad" habit then Leicester was my first and only pla...
by Isambard
Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Dave Alred and England fitness coach suspended.
Replies: 14
Views: 2136

Re: Dave Alred and England fitness coach suspended.

I believe that this is an example of too many "water boys" on the pitch. I think that having loads of technicians and coaches pitchside and on the pitch is against the spirit of the game. One and one only should be the rule in the dugout/on the subs bench.
by Isambard
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: ABs "threaten" to pull out of next RWC
Replies: 12
Views: 2314

Re: ABs "threaten" to pull out of next RWC

This smacks of total hypocrisy. Supposedly the RWC this year was held in NZ instead ofJapan because NZ rugby persuaded various nations who are part of the 6N to vote in their favour in exchange for a money making All Blacks fixture at a ground less than a few hundred miles from us. Is it possible to...
by Isambard
Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Ground Control to Mr Tom
Replies: 34
Views: 6549

Re: Ground Control to Mr Tom

I agree. On Saturday Cockers was very supportive of his players for working hard and trying hard but at times I wondered whether those wearing the shirts were aware of the expectations upon them. Apart from a lack of leaders around the park I wonder how many players are satisfied with being a profes...
by Isambard
Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:29 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Is Dayglo the most impartial commentator of all
Replies: 24
Views: 3571

Re: Is Dayglo the most impartial commentator of all

How his awfulness managed to switch channels for the RWC I don't know. Perhaps the ITV producers think that he is the only ex-rugby player who has that "magic" ingredient to be a presenter and an analyst.