Heyneke Meyer - How is he doing?
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Heyneke Meyer - How is he doing?
What is the general feeling toward our new coach now we are almost three months into the new regime?
IMO he has done well.
On the positives I believe he clearly has the dressing room on his side, many players played at the weekend because the team needed them and because he asked them to play when in reality, last year they would have sat on the sidelines. Also, he has attracted some new signings, Hamilton, Hougaard and Newby but I don't want us to become a team of foreign legionaires! He is also very straight forward, he seems to say it the way it is which is refreshing and when I see TV interviews, he is clearly passionate!
Downsides, we are still not consistent and WR is far from a fortress but then again, those qualities take time. We can also be accused of throwing away some chances - Bath, and we should never have lost to Wasps. The least said about Cardiff the better, chalk that up to a bad day! I also have a concern on the defense but I know we are in the process of recruiting a defense coach so again, time. We have also ridden our luck this year, Irish, Worcester.
All-in-all, I do not believe we could have been in a better position three months into the Meyer regime and I believe the next few years could get us back to the golden era of 2000/1.
It was hilarious seeing him on crutches with 17000+ fans thinking 'YOU PLONKER'!
IMO he has done well.
On the positives I believe he clearly has the dressing room on his side, many players played at the weekend because the team needed them and because he asked them to play when in reality, last year they would have sat on the sidelines. Also, he has attracted some new signings, Hamilton, Hougaard and Newby but I don't want us to become a team of foreign legionaires! He is also very straight forward, he seems to say it the way it is which is refreshing and when I see TV interviews, he is clearly passionate!
Downsides, we are still not consistent and WR is far from a fortress but then again, those qualities take time. We can also be accused of throwing away some chances - Bath, and we should never have lost to Wasps. The least said about Cardiff the better, chalk that up to a bad day! I also have a concern on the defense but I know we are in the process of recruiting a defense coach so again, time. We have also ridden our luck this year, Irish, Worcester.
All-in-all, I do not believe we could have been in a better position three months into the Meyer regime and I believe the next few years could get us back to the golden era of 2000/1.
It was hilarious seeing him on crutches with 17000+ fans thinking 'YOU PLONKER'!
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At the moment i'm not all that impressed - we still seem to be playing the sort of kicking game that ML found so agreeable.
When I watched the England v Australia game I though that the style of play was far more exciting and adventurous than tigers. I'm not sure the current coaching team could produce that sort of display but i'm happy to give it 2 seasons before calling for heads to roll!
When I watched the England v Australia game I though that the style of play was far more exciting and adventurous than tigers. I'm not sure the current coaching team could produce that sort of display but i'm happy to give it 2 seasons before calling for heads to roll!
Recruitment - 7/10
On field results - 5/10
PR - 5/10
Slightly better than Marcello but not much so.
Has potential though.
On field results - 5/10
PR - 5/10
Slightly better than Marcello but not much so.
Has potential though.
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Some harsh words from several people here.
I for one am quite impressed and hopeful at the moment. There were more handling moves against Quins on Saturday than in the entire 2007/8 season.
I just hope we can keep hold of the young talent we have in the squad and not bring in too many more Southern Hemisphere players.
I for one am quite impressed and hopeful at the moment. There were more handling moves against Quins on Saturday than in the entire 2007/8 season.
I just hope we can keep hold of the young talent we have in the squad and not bring in too many more Southern Hemisphere players.
This season P7 W5 L2 F159 A133 TF15 TA12 LB1 Position 4th Out of PG Cup
Last season P7 W5 L2 F165 A128 TF15 TA 11 LB1 Position 3rd In PG Cup
I see no swallows.
Last season P7 W5 L2 F165 A128 TF15 TA 11 LB1 Position 3rd In PG Cup
I see no swallows.
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If last season was when the next generation come through, this season we are in the process of consolidation. We are doing well at the moment but we need to work on the basics before we can play an exciting game (England tried to play an exciting game without the basics and they ended up getting knocked back by the Boks).
I think Meyer took no time in stamping on his authority, something that ML didn't really do. Meyer is just far more adept to the club environment.
I think Meyer took no time in stamping on his authority, something that ML didn't really do. Meyer is just far more adept to the club environment.
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This chap is just what we need. He's in it for the long haul - thats fine by me. The recent supporters evening with Cozza (who admitedly is always very loyal to his bosses) showed that he cares, that he is knowledgable and that he is a very committed, decent bloke. We are playing decent rugby it will get even better. That doesnt mean book tickets for finals just yet, but there will be glory days coming.Cozza said that he wished he had another 5 years with this bloke! Is that good enoughIt wasnt losing last year that got to me - it was the WAY we lost. That seems behind us. Pat
Howard didnt win silverware all the time - he got it right though didnt he? Heineke Meyer will do the same. Just watch.
Howard didnt win silverware all the time - he got it right though didnt he? Heineke Meyer will do the same. Just watch.
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