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yermum wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:20 am I cannot stand squidge.

His squeak makes me want to go in a murderous rampage. He is a jocksniffer of the worst variety.

I'm very selective of who sniffs me and Squidge is on the banned list.

That is spoofing of the highest mark. Also, he's neither as clever, nor funny, as he thinks he is.

I found a lot of his stuff interesting and entertaining to begin with, but he's gone way too far down this line of everything must have been planned and be genius, completely ignoring that sometimes shit just happens. He also suffers from the usual pundit garbage of refusing to admit he was wrong and holding on to his special contrary view because he thinks he knows more than you (Eddie Jones / Smith and Farrell together etc).

Also, he's Welsh, so he can fuck off.

I was looking forward to the U20s final games this evening, & now I see that they're played on Sunday

I suppose it means they can have their Super Sunday, & we get to watch all three games ?

Sunday March 19th

Scotland U20 14:00 Italy U20
Ireland U20 17:00 England U20
France U20 20:00 Wales U20

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:17 am I was looking forward to the U20s final games this evening, & now I see that they're played on Sunday

I suppose it means they can have their Super Sunday, & we get to watch all three games ?

Sunday March 19th

Scotland U20 14:00 Italy U20
Ireland U20 17:00 England U20
France U20 20:00 Wales U20

Only if your mum's dead or you hate her.

I appreciate that maybe they wanted to show them consecutively rather than overlapping as has been the case on Friday evenings, but moving these games to Mothering Sunday almost guarantees that they get a negligble audience.

Blackmac wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:09 am

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:25 pm Squidge has been making a bit of an arse of himself recently. He's so obsessed with his "Eddie Jones was going to win the World Cup with England" schtick that everything is viewed in that light. He refuses to believe that Eddie Jones is one of the big reasons WHY England are in such a hole, and it really does describe his 'analysis' to a T that he believed (and continues to believe) that the utter chaos, misery, confusion, and accelerating crapness of England under Eddie was actually all part of a plan. He cannot shut the fuck up about Eddie Jones.

Sometimes what you see is what you get. What we saw under Eddie for the past 2 years was an absolute shitshow. It's not really a surprise that the callow Eddie Jones acolyte and his even less experienced sidekick aren't halting the slide, but it's absolutely batshit insane to be pointing at this and going AHA! EDDIE JONES! I TOLD YOU IT WAS WRONG TO SACK HIM! when Eddie Jones is one of the reasons why we're in this fucking state.


Anyway I'll watch the video and no doubt get very annoyed

It's one of his rare comments where it's impossible to actually prove him wrong and if the slide continues he will get more and more smug.

Eddie already proved him wrong by making England worse and worse and worse, tbh. He was distraught when Jones was sacked.

The Welsh go to Paris for the weekend and society collapses, riots break out and people set fire to things. Is there a connection? I'm convinced.

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:30 am

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:17 am I was looking forward to the U20s final games this evening, & now I see that they're played on Sunday

I suppose it means they can have their Super Sunday, & we get to watch all three games ?

Sunday March 19th

Scotland U20 14:00 Italy U20
Ireland U20 17:00 England U20
France U20 20:00 Wales U20

Only if your mum's dead or you hate her.

I appreciate that maybe they wanted to show them consecutively rather than overlapping as has been the case on Friday evenings, but moving these games to Mothering Sunday almost guarantees that they get a negligble audience.

Only in the UK. Doesn't everyone else do Mothers' Day in May?

charltom wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:57 pm

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:30 am

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:17 am I was looking forward to the U20s final games this evening, & now I see that they're played on Sunday

I suppose it means they can have their Super Sunday, & we get to watch all three games ?

Sunday March 19th

Scotland U20 14:00 Italy U20
Ireland U20 17:00 England U20
France U20 20:00 Wales U20

Only if your mum's dead or you hate her.

I appreciate that maybe they wanted to show them consecutively rather than overlapping as has been the case on Friday evenings, but moving these games to Mothering Sunday almost guarantees that they get a negligble audience.

Only in the UK. Doesn't everyone else do Mothers' Day in May?

ok that's going to be a hard sell that one get back from our game 100 km away (on the other side of paris) before 8 ...

Created my traditional Super Saturday bingo card - use it as a drinking game, I certainly intend to as not sure I can be remotely sober for the England game.

I love Super Saturday - are we allowed to call it that? Just a shame that three home wins are almost certain.

Some pretty wholesome Farrel vs Farrel stuff this weekend

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:15 pm

GogLais wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:03 pm I love Super Saturday - are we allowed to call it that? Just a shame that three home wins are almost certain.

Nothing wrong with that if it happens. The whole point of the 6 nations is just the vibe around it. Amazingly the unions haven't fucked it up yet

Worded badly by me, it’s more a case that the results are pretty certain rather than they’re home wins.

tc27 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:16 pm Some pretty wholesome Farrel vs Farrel stuff this weekend

Andy probably had them getting the balls for Sexys practice; that's what George used to do when Mike Ford was coaching Ireland.

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:51 pm

GogLais wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:25 pm

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:15 pm

Nothing wrong with that if it happens. The whole point of the 6 nations is just the vibe around it. Amazingly the unions haven't fucked it up yet

Worded badly by me, it’s more a case that the results are pretty certain rather than they’re home wins.

It's all set up for an England win. Think about it. Ireland are annointed already. Owen Farrells own fucking kids are laughing at him and hanging out with grandad. I might throw a sneaky tenner down now that I am a gambler again after my 50 quid on Cheltenham today

I'll have whatever he's on.

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:51 pm

GogLais wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:25 pm

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:15 pm

Nothing wrong with that if it happens. The whole point of the 6 nations is just the vibe around it. Amazingly the unions haven't fucked it up yet

Worded badly by me, it’s more a case that the results are pretty certain rather than they’re home wins.

It's all set up for an England win. Think about it. Ireland are annointed already. Owen Farrells own fucking kids are laughing at him and hanging out with grandad. I might throw a sneaky tenner down now that I am a gambler again after my 50 quid on Cheltenham today

I’m not a gambler but I think Ireland are beyond the falling at the last stage.

It's all set up for a monumental choke alright.

The one thing we haven't seen is the GS T-shirts. If some fücker out there gets them on to social media before the final whistle, we're fücked

I'm starting to get the feeling that you feckers are going to throw this one so as to quell any narrative about peaking too soon and to send us into the world cup with some vague sense of hope and the idea that our squad isn't so shit after all.

Paddington Bear wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:46 pm Created my traditional Super Saturday bingo card - use it as a drinking game, I certainly intend to as not sure I can be remotely sober for the England game.

very good

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:51 pm

GogLais wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:25 pm

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:15 pm

Nothing wrong with that if it happens. The whole point of the 6 nations is just the vibe around it. Amazingly the unions haven't fucked it up yet

Worded badly by me, it’s more a case that the results are pretty certain rather than they’re home wins.

It's all set up for an England win. Think about it. Ireland are annointed already. Owen Farrells own fucking kids are laughing at him and hanging out with grandad. I might throw a sneaky tenner down now that I am a gambler again after my 50 quid on Cheltenham today

I invited an Irish lad who has just moved to the area and I felt sorry for to the game today. He went and invited 5 of his mates over for the weekend who arrived yesterday, went on the piss, all had a decent win at Cheltenham and I now can’t get him to respond to any messages or calls.

He still hasn’t paid for his fucking ticket either

Best and most consistent Ireland team ever about to play a dire England side at home for the GS.

And yet the Irish posters still appeasing the mockers..I admire the discipline.

tc27 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:00 am Best and most consistent Ireland team ever about to play a dire England side at home for the GS.

And yet the Irish posters still appeasing the mockers..I admire the discipline.

Genge is angry though.

Grrr

If we don't win today it would eclipse Argentina 2015 as our biggest choke ever imo. The bookies have us by 17, which I think is a bit overstated, but I would expect us to win by 10.

Paddy Power have Italy to win at 15/2, which I think is cracking value. The Scottish pack can be got at, and they are missing some big hitters in the backline.

Jim Lahey wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:14 am If we don't win today it would eclipse Argentina 2015 as our biggest choke ever imo. The bookies have us by 17, which I think is a bit overstated, but I would expect us to win by 10.

Paddy Power have Italy to win at 15/2, which I think is cracking value. The Scottish pack can be got at, and they are missing some big hitters in the backline.

Less than 40 is a choke for you guys

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:17 am

Jim Lahey wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:14 am If we don't win today it would eclipse Argentina 2015 as our biggest choke ever imo. The bookies have us by 17, which I think is a bit overstated, but I would expect us to win by 10.

Paddy Power have Italy to win at 15/2, which I think is cracking value. The Scottish pack can be got at, and they are missing some big hitters in the backline.

Less than 40 is a choke for you guys

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:17 am

Jim Lahey wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:14 am If we don't win today it would eclipse Argentina 2015 as our biggest choke ever imo. The bookies have us by 17, which I think is a bit overstated, but I would expect us to win by 10.

Paddy Power have Italy to win at 15/2, which I think is cracking value. The Scottish pack can be got at, and they are missing some big hitters in the backline.

Less than 40 is a choke for you guys

Yep. England are terrible. Ireland by more than 40 seems reasonable.

15: Keenan vs Steward - worlds best 15 vs the slowest international 15 in the world
14/11: Hansen vs Arundell - A quality international versus the latest overrated hyped up English youth player who isn't going to get any ball.
13 Henshaw vs Slade - Henshaw is proper player, very low error count that can defend versus Slade who has been absolutely shite all tournament.
12 Aki vs Tuilagi - Both could be sent off. Tuilagi is a shadow of the player he once was and usually plays outside center. England's midfield worries me. Slade goes missing in defence and both Farrell and Tuilagi like to dash out of the line. adv Ireland
11/14 Lowe vs Watson - Watson needs some matches instead of being parachuted into the international side. Lowe is the better player on form.
10 Sexton vs Farrell - Irelands best ever number 10 versus a malfunctioning kicking robot
9 Gibson-Park vs Van Poortvliet - England's scrum half has fuck all chance as the pack is going to get hammered. On reflection Tigers and England might have made a mistake passing on White to keep van Poortvliet who will be like a rabbit in front of the headlights of the Irish HGV.
8 Doris vs Dombrandt - Dombrandt has taken to international rugby like a 3 year old being pushed into the deep end of the swimming pool. More at home in the paddling pool of the Guinness premiership.
7 Van Der Flier vs Willis. Willis is decent but Van Der Flier is exceptional.
6 O'Mahony vs Ludlam. O'Moany is better based on glaring at the referee until he makes the correct decision.
5 Ryan vs Itoje. sad about this one WTF has happened to Itoje.
4 Baird vs Ribbans. Think Ribbans will struggle to make the step up from the Guinness Premiership
3/1 Furlong vs Genge. Genge is another England player who has got worse in the last year.
2 Sheehan vs George. George is another England player who has got worse in the last 2 years.
1/3 Porter vs Sinckler. Sinckler is another England player who has got worse in the last 2 years.

I can't be bothered to do the benches. There is not a single head to head that England wins. Really think Jones never wanted to do another world cup cycle and a bit like Mourinho after 3-4 year it just gets stale and all goes to shit.

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:15 pm We have pissed on a few GS England parades so I am very confident they will turn up

The mockers squat on your face and shit in your mouth.
For England to win they would have to have the greatest comeback since Lazarus

They are shite, pure shit.
Yes Wales level of shite without a backbone.

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:17 am

Jim Lahey wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:14 am If we don't win today it would eclipse Argentina 2015 as our biggest choke ever imo. The bookies have us by 17, which I think is a bit overstated, but I would expect us to win by 10.

Paddy Power have Italy to win at 15/2, which I think is cracking value. The Scottish pack can be got at, and they are missing some big hitters in the backline.

Less than 40 is a choke for you guys

The reverse mockers in a match you have no skin in?
Not going to fly I'm afraid.

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:17 am

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:17 am

Jim Lahey wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:14 am If we don't win today it would eclipse Argentina 2015 as our biggest choke ever imo. The bookies have us by 17, which I think is a bit overstated, but I would expect us to win by 10.

Paddy Power have Italy to win at 15/2, which I think is cracking value. The Scottish pack can be got at, and they are missing some big hitters in the backline.

Less than 40 is a choke for you guys

The reverse mockers in a match you have no skin in?
Not going to fly I'm afraid.

I appreciate the mockering on all sides, but if you genuinely don’t believe that you haven’t been watching this 6N!

Well, I suppose I should have a shower and then wander over to Murrayfield.

This match is also the 50th anniversary of the year that England showed up ! ... & got the well deserved ovation for doing so.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64950657

Time have changed I guess, and Sunday and and 12.30 games don’t help, but always a bit sad going down Princes Street on match day and not seeing it heaving with away fans

A bit torn as would love to see England do this but this is undoubtedly the best Irish team since Ireland first adopted rugby in 2000 so it would be a big day for them

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:22 am

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:17 am

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:17 am

Less than 40 is a choke for you guys

The reverse mockers in a match you have no skin in?
Not going to fly I'm afraid.

I appreciate the mockering on all sides, but if you genuinely don’t believe that you haven’t been watching this 6N!

Smells like 1999 to me.

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:29 am This match is also the 50th anniversary of the year that England showed up ! ... & got the well deserved ovation for doing so.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64950657

Never knew about that, thanks for posting.

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:29 am This match is also the 50th anniversary of the year that England showed up ! ... & got the well deserved ovation for doing so.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64950657

Ok, I don’t want to start a row re this but. England didn’t have to choose whether to play in Ireland in 1972 in the immediate aftermath of Bloody Sunday and the burning of the British Embassy. It was an awful time. Good line by Pullin though.

GogLais wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:32 am

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:29 am This match is also the 50th anniversary of the year that England showed up ! ... & got the well deserved ovation for doing so.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64950657

Ok, I don’t want to start a row re this but. England didn’t have to choose whether to play in Ireland in 1972 in the immediate aftermath of Bloody Sunday and the burning of the British Embassy. It was an awful time. Good line by Pullin though.

I don't think anyone really blamed the Welsh, or Scottish teams; they were caught in a maelstrom, & had to make a tough decision.

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:37 am

GogLais wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:32 am

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:29 am This match is also the 50th anniversary of the year that England showed up ! ... & got the well deserved ovation for doing so.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64950657

Ok, I don’t want to start a row re this but. England didn’t have to choose whether to play in Ireland in 1972 in the immediate aftermath of Bloody Sunday and the burning of the British Embassy. It was an awful time. Good line by Pullin though.

I don't think anyone really blamed the Welsh, or Scottish teams; they were caught in a maelstrom, & had to make a tough decision.

Fair enough, it’s something I’m probably unnecessarily thin-skinned about.

Paddington Bear wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:59 am A bit torn as would love to see England do this but this is undoubtedly the best Irish team since Ireland first adopted rugby in 2000 so it would be a big day for them