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Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:08 pm
by Tichtheid
Skyed it over the bar with an open goal in from of them
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:09 pm
by PCPhil
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:07 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 2:25 pm
Meantime UBB doing a Fra v Eng in the 6N: butchering opportunities.
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Stout yeoman defence.......
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:09 pm
by sockwithaticket
Not entirely sure how Saints have escaped that corner without conceding. 2x minor miracles.
The brand new 'headlock, no twist' interpretation rearing its head again...
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:09 pm
by Blackmac
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:05 pm
ASMO wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:03 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:02 pm
That was a poor clearance kick from Smith.
Big turnover from Pollock.
Under pressure he is folding like a cheap pack of cards.
Ah fuck off, very few Saints players are playing well, not just Pollock. It's really weird how everyone is singling him out.
C'mon it comes with the territory he finds himself in. Biggest name in rugby at the moment. People will pay attention.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:10 pm
by Hal Jordan
Bordeaux-Begles playing like they're the ones a man down.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:11 pm
by SaintK
Blackmac wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:07 pm
SaintK wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:05 pm
Blackmac wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:00 pm
There is a lot on his shoulders, which is why there is expectation. How often has he played 8, because I don't see him as one.
Not a lot he’s a 7
Definitely. I haven't paid attention to the team. Why is he playing 8 as opposed to Coles who seems more suited.
Coles usually 5/6
Never seen him at 8
Graham would usually be at 8 but Ben out since October
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:11 pm
by sockwithaticket
Hal Jordan wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:10 pm
Bordeaux-Begles playing like they're the ones a man down.
Saints desperately need to capitalise while they're seemingly on top.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:12 pm
by Punter15
Hal Jordan wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:07 pm
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:05 pm
ASMO wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:03 pm
Under pressure he is folding like a cheap pack of cards.
Ah fuck off, very few Saints players are playing well, not just Pollock. It's really weird how everyone is singling him out.
1). Talented.
2). Knows it.
3). English.
It’s more a reflection of how much the English prefer cutting people down than raising them up.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:13 pm
by Oxbow
Blackmac wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:09 pm
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:05 pm
ASMO wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:03 pm
Under pressure he is folding like a cheap pack of cards.
Ah fuck off, very few Saints players are playing well, not just Pollock. It's really weird how everyone is singling him out.
C'mon it comes with the territory he finds himself in. Biggest name in rugby at the moment. People will pay attention.
Yeah, I do get that, but from someone who watches Saints every week there are plenty of other players who are not up to the usual standard which are having just as big an affect as Pollock being quiet.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:13 pm
by Hal Jordan
Punter15 wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:12 pm
Hal Jordan wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:07 pm
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:05 pm
Ah fuck off, very few Saints players are playing well, not just Pollock. It's really weird how everyone is singling him out.
1). Talented.
2). Knows it.
3). English.
It’s more a reflection of how much the English prefer cutting people down than raising them up.
Nah, we raise them up to godlike status and then start the carping.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:14 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Hal Jordan wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:10 pm
Bordeaux-Begles playing like they're the ones a man down.
Only Toulouse are able to keep heads under pressure. UBB are classic French.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:14 pm
by Blackmac
Not sure there was more than 3 dodgy looking passes in the passage. Is that the standard we are accepting now.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:15 pm
by sockwithaticket
Another forward pass or three in the build up to that and at least one of them was before advantage was given.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:15 pm
by Blackmac
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:13 pm
Blackmac wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:09 pm
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:05 pm
Ah fuck off, very few Saints players are playing well, not just Pollock. It's really weird how everyone is singling him out.
C'mon it comes with the territory he finds himself in. Biggest name in rugby at the moment. People will pay attention.
Yeah, I do get that, but from someone who watches Saints every week there are plenty of other players who are not up to the usual standard which are having just as big an affect as Pollock being quiet.
Fair enough.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:16 pm
by Hal Jordan
Shhhh, you'll wake up Toga!
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:17 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Neither side covering itself in glory with its kicking game. And both have reputations for being among the best.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:17 pm
by Sandstorm
Saints making lots of judo-throw tackles to turn the attacker, but then there’s no-one coming in behind to try the steal. Rather hit the player and (try to) stop him.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:18 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Pollock lucky not to see yellow there.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:19 pm
by PCPhil
Have to say, Pollock is having an absolute mare today.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:19 pm
by Blackmac
The Premier Sports coverage is getting worse. Even when we get a replay it is barely from the right angle.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:20 pm
by Kawazaki
PCPhil wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:19 pm
Have to say, Pollock is having an absolute mare today.
He was completely outplayed by the Sarries backrow last week as well.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:21 pm
by Oxbow
Outstanding defence.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:21 pm
by Blackmac
Sorry, how the hell is that "playing the 9".
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:21 pm
by Torquemada 1420
UBB's driving maul has been w*nk. That's what, 4 tries blown now?
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:22 pm
by Brazil
That "playing the nine" rule is such a load of horseshit
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:22 pm
by Hal Jordan
That playing the 9 penalty is such a terrible law.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:22 pm
by Punter15
Ref seems to rather taken against Saints this half.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:23 pm
by Blackmac
Punter15 wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:22 pm
Ref seems to rather taken against Saints this half.
Brutally so.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:23 pm
by ASMO
Punter15 wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:22 pm
Ref seems to rather taken against Saints this half.
Probably because they are clearly giving away more penalties.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:24 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Brazil wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:22 pm
That "playing the nine" rule is such a load of horseshit
Take your pick of terrible laws.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:26 pm
by Sandstorm
Pollock shit again
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:26 pm
by Oxbow
That looked like it came off his foot but hey ho.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:27 pm
by sockwithaticket
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:26 pm
That looked like it came off his foot but hey ho.
Another phantom knock on.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:28 pm
by Sandstorm
Jeez ref, two you missed in one phase
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:28 pm
by Blackmac
Sandstorm wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:26 pm
Pollock shit again
He should have taken that and accepted he was getting smashed.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:28 pm
by Oxbow
Oh for fuck's sake. Ah, changed his mind after TMO intervention.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:29 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Sandstorm wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:26 pm
Pollock shit again
Young lad playing out of position, trying too hard.
Gazzotti has a lot of learning to do too.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:30 pm
by Blackmac
Oxbow wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:28 pm
Oh for fuck's sake. Ah, changed his mind after TMO intervention.
We didn't need to get to the part where the whole BB pack counter rucked on their hands.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:30 pm
by Oxbow
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:29 pm
Sandstorm wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 3:26 pm
Pollock shit again
Young lad playing out of position, trying too hard.
Gazzotti has a lot of learning to do too.
Jeez, some sense at last.
Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 3:32 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Game changed once Lucu took on all the tactical kicking.
Now, can UBB make a lineout maul stick?