It's not Fords fault . . .seems it was!! Now leaving!!!

[darganj]

[/quote]
And you accuse me of having an 80's mentality? Pot. Kettle. Black[/quote]

I can tell you have never played a decent level of sport. I absolutely loved it when me or my team were getting slated whoever it was, really got the adrenaline pumping.

Being told you are not good enough whoever says it should get the blood pumping in your veins and adrenaline flying anywhere. A player who accepts it and crumbles shouldnt be performing in front of 10000s of people and getting paid big 6 figure sums for the privilege.

Look at Cristianio Ronaldo post getting Rooney getting sent off at old Trafford, Becks post kicking the Argentinian bloke, Robshaw post RWC 15 etc etc.

I think a few comments from some random fans will have zero effect on a player. They wouldn't give a toss, they only care about the opinions of their family, coaches and team mates.

[h's dad]

And you accuse me of having an 80's mentality? Pot. Kettle. Black[/quote]

I can tell you have never played a decent level of sport. I absolutely loved it when me or my team were getting slated whoever it was, really got the adrenaline pumping.

Being told you are not good enough whoever says it should get the blood pumping in your veins and adrenaline flying anywhere. A player who accepts it and crumbles shouldnt be performing in front of 10000s of people and getting paid big 6 figure sums for the privilege.

Look at Cristianio Ronaldo post getting Rooney getting sent off at old Trafford, Becks post kicking the Argentinian bloke, Robshaw post RWC 15 etc etc.

I think a few comments from some random fans will have zero effect on a player. They wouldn't give a toss, they only care about the opinions of their family, coaches and team mates.[/quote]
Much as I would like to take credit for what I've been saying, I've only been regurgitating established generally accepted research which is continually developing. It may conflict with your own perceptions but I know which I have the most faith in overall. Of course you'e right (thought I was never going to say that) that you take what there is and use it but there is a difference between the opposition telling you you're rubbish and your mother saying it; I don't think it's rocket science to suggest that your own supporters fall somewhere between the two.

[mol2]

I thought this was a forum for fans to share, discuss and air their views.

If players or coaches go on it then so be it.
If their ego's are too fragile to handle the comments then they should not visit. In fact if their egos are that fragile they are probably better off not playing professional sport in front of 25000 fans week in week out.

As many an actor has said, if you can't take the bad as well as the good, don't read the reviews.

Just occasionally they might pick up on something of worth. Sometimes when you are too close as a player or coach it is possible to be blinded to certain things about yourself or others. That's why considered comments are worthwhile and much more so than fawning. Personal insults no, but constructive comments should be welcomed not discouraged.

Differing opinions are fine by me, after all, deep down I know you are wrong!

[h's dad]

I thought this was a forum for fans to share, discuss and air their views.

If players or coaches go on it then so be it.
If their ego's are too fragile to handle the comments then they should not visit. In fact if their egos are that fragile they are probably better off not playing professional sport in front of 25000 fans week in week out.

As many an actor has said, if you can't take the bad as well as the good, don't read the reviews.

Just occasionally they might pick up on something of worth. Sometimes when you are too close as a player or coach it is possible to be blinded to certain things about yourself or others. That's why considered comments are worthwhile and much more so than fawning. Personal insults no, but constructive comments should be welcomed not discouraged.

Differing opinions are fine by me, after all, deep down I know you are wrong!

Perfectly acceptable point of view that players should be able to cope with stick.
Why do players sledge each other? Darganj may feel that it motivated him but I doubt if the opposing coach said to his team in the changing room, 'go out and wind up that danrganj, it'll make him play better and that's just what we want.'
Why do we keep silent for kickers? Either respect or because the WR silence might put them off. Certainly not because it makes no difference at all. Same goes for the noise at French (for both sides) or Welsh (just for the opposition) grounds.
The comment about actors is pertinent as many don't read reviews for that very reason. Of course they're expected to be delicate flowers but to say that simply isn't acceptable in a rugby player is denying the facts.
But has for coming on here to pick up something of worth? Now you're really stretching it.

[fleabane]

I'm talking to myself, it makes more sense.

Does everyone love Ford?

[ellis9]

Still no moderator interference?

This has gone off topic. Oh well, to carry on with my pointless but point making comments:

Richard Cockerill will be eating his tea about now.

[Tigerbeat]

Back on scene

Can we please return to the topic...

Thanks

[L Smith]

So, Roly and Darganj, if Brown-Trousers gets the heave-ho from Gurning Bruce, would you like to see him take over the reins at Welford Rd?

[jgriffin]

So, Roly and Darganj, if Brown-Trousers gets the heave-ho from Gurning Bruce, would you like to see him take over the reins at Welford Rd?

Natch, anyone but that awful pottymouth and serial failure Cockerill.

[fortysix]

Mrs Craig will definitely not allow blue blazer to disappear off to, umm, Carnegie, Doncaster or similar.
He cant go to France because his English is indecipherable
But Mrs Craig probably doesnt care...

[G.K]

For a player to look at the forum and be impacted by that is incredibly unprofessional..the whole point of a forum is for differing opinions...maybe you should google the meaning

You come across so arrogant in your opinions..To be honest I thought you would have a better understanding of how a forum works but alas it appears not..

The research of external psychological influences on sportsmen who are expected to be continually at the top of their game is well documented. Saying it's unprofessional doesn't stop it being a fact.
I can be such a mixture of arrogance and humility I must be bi-polar.
As far as I'm concerned people can put what they want on the forum and I welcome (most of) the visitors from other clubs. I'm just trying to make clear that when you comment on something you care about you may have an influence on it and the tiniest impact can sometimes have a substantial practical difference.

This is imo akin to my friend who thinks when he gambles on a match it affects the score probably best we just leave it here and agree to disagree on this matter

Is your friend a pakistani or south afican crickter then?

[Roly]

So, Roly and Darganj, if Brown-Trousers gets the heave-ho from Gurning Bruce, would you like to see him take over the reins at Welford Rd?

Natch, anyone but that awful pottymouth and serial failure Cockerill.

As usual, you've taken what's been said by someone you routinely have a differing of opinion with, and twisted it round to suit your own rather blinkered agenda. It's as tedious as I am predictable.

[strawclearer]

Fissler and Bath forum both containing 'strong rumours'...now confirmed:

[Latecomer]

Fissler now tweeting that several sources are saying Bath and Ford have parted company and he is seeking confirmation of this.

Link here https://mobile.twitter.com/neilfissler?p=s

[JackFlashJonny]

Wonder where Ford jnr is off next then

Not surprised really that squad with those resources to finish with those results is unforgivable..be interesting to see who they hire..Lancaster ?