London Wasps v Leicester Tigers

tigerman · Post by **tigerman** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:54 pm

Great win for the lads

Simmo · Post by **Simmo** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:56 pm

A great away win. We've had a good international period given all the players that have been away. well done lads....

tigermad · Post by **tigermad** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:57 pm

Well done Leicester Tigers for lighting up the weekend against London Wasps with a 19 - 13 win and another controlled performance from Ian Humphreys.
Well done Ian and Co.

LEICESTER TIGERS ROARED TODAY

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:58 pm

absolutely delighted for the lads, a well deserved win. no doubt Dayglo will say we cheated but hey we didn't we won and we are now 3rd in the prem......... BRING ON THE HC.......... HAHA

tigermad · Post by **tigermad** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:01 pm

Did you enjoy the game Nikki?

Bud · Post by **Bud** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:03 pm

Dayglo had, by reports, a terrible game. Knock-ons, losing the ball in contact, not bothering chasing kicks. Is this the man to come back in and save the English team? I don't see it.

Snorbins · Post by **Snorbins** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:12 pm

Quote of the Day: Dayglo a shadow of his former self.
It will be interesting to see how he performs as captain of the world XV; some calls for him to replace Corry, after this afternoons performance no way.

Gate · Post by **Gate** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:15 pm

Lovely, lovely, lovely. And Wuss beat Sarries too. What a sponditious day's rugby.

Tweentown · Post by **Tweentown** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:18 pm

From the commentary, that sounded like one of the best performances of the season to me - the team really seemed to have the upper hand for most of the game rather than good and bad periods. Even when Wasps looked threatening or scored our heads didn't drop, we didn't panic - we just came back at them from where we had left off.

The England internationals will not be in the best frame of mind when they come back confidence wise and will now need to re-earn their places in the team. No doubt we will want to strengthen the front row which is probably right but some of the so called stand-ins today were excellent - Cullen, Crane, Murphy, Abraham, and Humphries to name but a few.

Re Humphries, his breaks through the gain line are so refreshing and also 5 out of 5 goal kicks. At credit to Pat's tactics as explained by Ollie Smith which were to put Sam Vesty at Fly half for defensive set peices so as not to expose Humphries defence.

Over all, very very encouraging.

Former Prop · Post by **Former Prop** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:02 pm

Can someone confirm the try scorer? The home page says it was Jennings, but, Bleddyn said it was Gibson.

Also, what a lovely way for florence to spend his 300th club appearance

Anyway, WELL DONE LADS.

POSTIGER · Post by **POSTIGER** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:44 pm

Gate wrote:Lovely, lovely, lovely. And Wuss beat Sarries too. What a sponditious day's rugby.

Don't forget Gate, our beloved East-Midlands rivals Northampton were walloped 40-5 by Irish - the day gets increasingly sponditious!

As for the debate about Dayglo coming back the England coach (whoever it will be) should give Dan Ward-Smith a crack at number 8 - if they drop Cozza that is.

scouse tiger · Post by **scouse tiger** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:58 pm

An interesting quote from Pat on the beeb website:

"It's going to be very tough for some of the internationals to get back into the side and it will be incredibly difficult to pick a back row."

Wonder what he thinks about the outside half position!

Dave W · Post by **Dave W** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:21 pm

Cracking result and it sounded a fantastic game on the radio. Seems as though Tigers had to dig deep at the end to prevent the insects going over - superb result!

scouse tiger · Post by **scouse tiger** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:33 pm

BJ - got no Arran Single Malt - but your welcome to have a glass of Islay or Glenmorangie, got a bottle of islay out at moment

westwinds31 · Post by **westwinds31** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:35 pm

Fantastic !!! All credit to Pat Howard....good comment from Tweentown, picking up that PH put Vesty at fly-half for defensive situations and put Humphreys in for the attacking options......good call. I agree with Pat, why bring the England players back, who are off form, disconsolate and probably very tired. Give them a breather until the Heinken Cup games and especially the Bristol game which is now crucial.