Pat on the Bench Tonight
Moderators: Tigerbeat, Rizzo, Tigers Press Office, Tigers Webmaster
I was at the game last night, and it strook me that Pat being on the pitch was excellent experience for those playing around him. He was constantly organising the defence and the re-starts, and always talking to the players. Rather than it being for Pat to have a runaround for the fun of it, it was used as a live training session during the game, the value of which must have been massive to those playing.
And also his running lines, miss passes and offloading proved that he defeinitely hasn't lost his touch in retirement.
And also his running lines, miss passes and offloading proved that he defeinitely hasn't lost his touch in retirement.
This may sound a tad condescending, but if you were not there last night then please don’t say what you think about Pat playing in the “A” team, go and watch him if you get a chance. The ability to “coach” them in a live game is worth far more than endless hours on the training pitch. :)
The only down side last night was they took Alesana T off, when he came on, would have liked to see them playing together. Pats running lines, combined with Alesana T’s power…………… :shock:
[Incidentally nwnreader there is no mention of Backy being on the “Bench” in my team sheet. He does of course take a very “Hands on” approach to coaching at this level. ]
The only down side last night was they took Alesana T off, when he came on, would have liked to see them playing together. Pats running lines, combined with Alesana T’s power…………… :shock:
[Incidentally nwnreader there is no mention of Backy being on the “Bench” in my team sheet. He does of course take a very “Hands on” approach to coaching at this level. ]
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.
-
- Bronze Member
- Posts: 457
- Joined: Fri May 26, 2006 1:49 pm
- Location: Ashby De La Zouch
It was a good game last night and 7,000 + fans turned up which can't be bad can it.
It was good to see Pat getting in there with the lads. I should think he'd get well respected by the players for his hands on attitude. There was definately good feedback from the fans when he went on as he got a big cheer from the crowd.
Luke Abrahams was my man of the match. Good player with great potential (apart from his temper tantrum at the begining).
Good game, good game and a nice cajun chicken wrap at The Gateway afterwards.
It was good to see Pat getting in there with the lads. I should think he'd get well respected by the players for his hands on attitude. There was definately good feedback from the fans when he went on as he got a big cheer from the crowd.
Luke Abrahams was my man of the match. Good player with great potential (apart from his temper tantrum at the begining).
Good game, good game and a nice cajun chicken wrap at The Gateway afterwards.
You gotta fight for your right to .... PARTY!
Good game - not as one-sided as the scoreline might suggest, IMO.
Howard was superb when he came on - organised defence and had a hand in 2-3 tries towards the end. Playing alongside him you must learn so much, he didn't try to steal the limelight but looked to get the backs going forward with good lines and good offloading.
We need this in the 1st team!!
Howard was superb when he came on - organised defence and had a hand in 2-3 tries towards the end. Playing alongside him you must learn so much, he didn't try to steal the limelight but looked to get the backs going forward with good lines and good offloading.
We need this in the 1st team!!
-
- Bronze Member
- Posts: 457
- Joined: Fri May 26, 2006 1:49 pm
- Location: Ashby De La Zouch
Would Pat be able to come in a first team game???? Lets do a petition... :roll:k1 wrote:Good game - not as one-sided as the scoreline might suggest, IMO.
Howard was superb when he came on - organised defence and had a hand in 2-3 tries towards the end. Playing alongside him you must learn so much, he didn't try to steal the limelight but looked to get the backs going forward with good lines and good offloading.
We need this in the 1st team!!
You gotta fight for your right to .... PARTY!
While Sir Neil was listed on the declared team, I am reliably informed he could not make it to the bench on the night. Still a tasty thought, though.
I like the idea of coaches playing in the team once in a while. Obviously, for all manner of reasons, not all can. It gives them a different perspective of plays and players, and gives a reminder of the difficulties of playing as opposed to shouting from the dugout (or stands/terraces).
I like the idea of coaches playing in the team once in a while. Obviously, for all manner of reasons, not all can. It gives them a different perspective of plays and players, and gives a reminder of the difficulties of playing as opposed to shouting from the dugout (or stands/terraces).
If Tigers become Lions, how do Lions become Pussycats?