AND ANOTHER THREAD ON THE MATCH LAST NIGHT

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:52 am

I have to say that I was disappointed at the turnout, there are more supporters that turn up for the Dev matches than for last nights friendly, so to those people that were a little ticked off at the result last season then I think the point has been taken and we need to get back to supporting the boys.

Toulon had a couple of easy interceptions that they scored tries from in the first half but our boys had to work for their points, but in the second half our guys trashed them.

Now I'm not saying any of our players were bad, but flippin' heck in the second half two players were in the thick of it at all times and that was Paul 'I'm already there' Burke and Harry Ellis, flippin' awesome.

Burke well what a player, I'm very excited at the thought of seeing him on the pitch next season, WELCOME TO THE FORTRESS BURKEY.

Harry, well I don't want to start the Ellis/Bemand debate again, but I rest my case, Harry won't be bullied and lays down his intent the minute he steps on the pitch... Scott played really well last night but the game turned when Harry came on, Harry was faster and sharper - that guys is MHO. GOOD ONE HAZZA, let's keep that ball moving as fast as you did last night and you'll keep the doubters at bay!

I'm looking forward to seeing our new Italian prop in the pack with turbo prop Holford, I reckon they will be a force to be reckoned with ..... good to see Seru and Henry back too.

BRING ON THE 3RD OF SEPTEMBER AND THE NEW SEASON - AND REMEMBER GUYS WE NEED TO BE LOUD NEXT SEASON - NOW STOOPING THOSE SHOULDERS IN DEFEAT, LET OUR BOYS HEAR US LOUD AND CLEAR.

COME ON YOU TIGERS

Jeremy Anderson · Post by **Jeremy Anderson** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:05 pm

Could not agree more. We were obviously all disappointed with the thre knock outs last season, although for me Bath was worse than Twickenham but this is a new season.
We should all get behind the boys and give then some real support. I saw a lot of evidence last night that some real effort has gone into the pre-season and we need to start right by beating Sale. That is the start we want and at Welford Road we can make a difference!

Bud · Post by **Bud** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:40 pm

Ellis needs to stop doing those late tackles. A second or two out and we'll be playing with 14 men.

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:01 pm

Bud he was totally committed to that tackle, it wasn't late at all you could see that, it was in no way cynical. I thought he was awesome.

Bud · Post by **Bud** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:40 pm

I'm not faulting his commitment, I just think that if he keeps doing it he'll get himself into trouble

Iain · Post by **Iain** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:25 pm

I echo that Nik, I was very impressed with Burke who seemed far more than the one dimensional kicking machine that most on here were convinced we had signed. Great stuff.

anything_but_ordinary · Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:23 pm

i am so glad to be back down there!!!!
i had such a good evening even though i thought i was gonna get drenched!!!!!!!!

lookin well forward to this season

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:34 pm

Looking forward to it too Em.

See yer again soon!!!

Yelphere · Post by **Yelphere** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:59 pm

Yes - Out of the two fly halfs - Paul Burke looked the better. Hamilton, Croft, Abraham & Crane - all had good games. Varndell showed some worrysome traits - the poor tackling - and what was the argey-bargey when Ellis collided with the hoarding at the A&L Stand end? It was a 50-50 ball and both players were entitled to go for it. Varndell had no right to start the strong arm stuff. He neds more time to mature methinks!

Leicester Tigers

AND ANOTHER THREAD ON THE MATCH LAST NIGHT

AND ANOTHER THREAD ON THE MATCH LAST NIGHT

Draw the line and start supporting the bOys