Forum Rugby Club - 2010-11 Season

Posted by: JWM on 08 July 2010

Kicking off the new season's thread with some sad news.

Leicester Tigers' Harry Ellis is to retire at 28 because of persistent left knee problems.



On the bright side, Leicester does of course have Ben Youngs (and perhaps Harry could remain involved in a mentoring role).

But it's always unfortunate when a player (wherever) has to retire (early) because of unresolvable injury problems.
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by Chillkram
I think the point is that both teams were rubbish, only that Wasps were slightly more rubbish than Tigers and, crucially, Wasps' rubbishness was displayed in our own 22 on two pivotal occasions.

Tigers created very little themselves for all of their territory and possession.
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by deadlifter
But we won the game ugly or not, Lol
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by Chillkram
Well, you did, for a change but who are you calling ugly?!!

And my name's not Lol, it's Mark. Lol was in the hospitality boxes,smooching the sponsors
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by Chillkram
All Black Skills part 2

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Posted on: 20 February 2011 by JamieWednesday
Originally Posted by Chillkram:
Well, you did, for a change but who are you calling ugly?!!

And my name's not Lol, it's Mark. Lol was in the hospitality boxes,smooching the sponsors
Smooching the Sponsors? I tell you, I've met the Aviva lot now. That is not something anyone would wish to consider. Ever.
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by Chillkram
The arch that is still there!

Posted on: 20 February 2011 by Chillkram
Can't work out how to post pictures now!
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by Chillkram
Look at the programme on the bottom row.

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/...chives-1-12665.html#
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by deadlifter
Originally Posted by Chillkram:
Well, you did, for a change but who are you calling ugly?!!

And my name's not Lol, it's Mark. Lol was in the hospitality boxes,smooching the sponsors
If the cap fits 
Lol because there is no smileys on the ipod touch version of the forum
Posted on: 20 February 2011 by deadlifter
Leicester, meanwhile, look well on track to defend their Premiership title after racking up their eighth consecutive win in the league to go 10 points clear at the summit. First-half tries from fly-half Jeremy Staunton and lock Steve Mafi, plus 11 points from the boot of former Wasp Staunton, sealed the spoils, and the winning margin could have been far greater were it not for a phenomenal defensive effort by the visitors. Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill was pleased to secure another win, although he was less than enamoured by the visitors' approach to the game. "They came to kick the ball away and defend and they didn't really come to play," Cockerill said. "We found it hard against a belligerent team who were pretty negative all round. They worked hard but you get four points for grit and determination and we got them. "It was a bit frustrating, we probably didn't manage the tenacity at the breakdown as we would have liked but we deserved the win, we had the greater share of the game, although it wasn't a great spectacle, but the only thing that matters is the result." England flanker Tom Croft made his return from injury for the Tigers, playing the final 23 minutes after almost three months out with a shoulder injury. Cockerill is understandably delighted to have the 2009 Lions tourist back, and is hoping to have him available for the trip to Sale on Friday. He said: "He was really good and we will look to get him some more time next week. He is world class and we don't know how long it will be before England come for him, but we will try and get as much out of him as we can."
Posted on: 22 February 2011 by Chillkram
Don't know if you watched the highlights on Sunday, but we definitely won.
Posted on: 22 February 2011 by deadlifter
I did not see any divine intervention
Posted on: 22 February 2011 by Chillkram
I think you had drunk too much of that whisky and damson vodka!
Posted on: 23 February 2011 by deadlifter
Judging by that picture that i`m in it may be a possibility , but as for Wasps winning not a chance and not even the remotest possibility of a moral victor either  
Posted on: 25 February 2011 by deadlifter
Another ugly win but over Sale tonight, but hey a win is a win     
Posted on: 25 February 2011 by Chillkram
It's the big one tomorrow. England v France. Swing low......
Posted on: 25 February 2011 by deadlifter
No moody still either
Posted on: 25 February 2011 by Chillkram
Me and thee on the same side?!!! Woss goin' on?!!
Posted on: 26 February 2011 by deadlifter
Your coming to your senses and it's only a matter of time before you step up to the plate and try the Tigers jersey for size
Posted on: 26 February 2011 by JWM
It'll be a long time before he can fill one of OUR jerseys...

Looking forward to this afternoon.  But don't know whether I should write my sermon on depression before the game or risk waiting until after...
Posted on: 26 February 2011 by deadlifter
Do you have doubts in the chosen ones my Lord 
Posted on: 26 February 2011 by Chillkram
Originally Posted by JWM:
It'll be a long time before he can fill one of OUR jerseys...

Indeed! I'd have to camp out at Mrs Miggins'!
Posted on: 26 February 2011 by Chillkram
Italy again play well at home but fail to capitalise on their opportunities. One day they'll figure out how to do that and will be a fully fledged Six Nations team, rather than the also-rans.
Posted on: 26 February 2011 by Chillkram
This is going to be a very tough game for England I think. It will be a real test for them and we will see if they are over-confident. They must not believe their own hype like they did against South Africa.
Posted on: 26 February 2011 by deadlifter
Wales did not deserve to win that game and if only Bergomasco had kicked his points