Futtocks Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 There was a noticeable gulf in ability. One reasonable team, one poor. Yes, it has been a while Scotland were any good, but it was still an enjoyable dust-up. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaniuum Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 There was a noticeable gulf in ability. One reasonable team, one poor. The Scots used to be the one's with more ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Rhino Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Scotland v England. A game of pace, a fair bit of skill and, most significantly, almost no tarty histrionics when a firm tackle is made. And there were plenty of those. I also got the sense that both teams were really enjoying it. The enthusiasm from both sides was great to see. I enjoyed it and will always prefer to watch a game like that over ticcy-tacca football. England's 3rd goal was very skillfully produced too. 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadera78 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The Scots used to be the one's with more ability. It's a very long time since Scotland produced even one good player. A very long time. "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 It's a very long time since Scotland produced even one good player. A very long time. George Fairburn. The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'll be honest, I don't "get" Wigans new managerial appointment on any level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Mike Dennes was an 'English' man wasn't he? "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Mike Dennes was an 'English' man wasn't he? Colin Cowdrey born in India ted Dexter born in Italy Tony Greig South Africa Steve Hampson born Cyprus John Barnes born West Indies Dave Barends South African Dally Messenger played for New Zealand Edited November 20, 2014 by l'angelo mysterioso WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadera78 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'll be honest, I don't "get" Wigans new managerial appointment on any level. It seems like far more trouble than it's worth tbh. "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 It seems like far more trouble than it's worth tbh. he and dave Whelan seem made for each other http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/nov/20/wigan-dave-whelan-accused-antisemitism-jewish-people WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 he and dave Whelan seem made for each other http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/nov/20/wigan-dave-whelan-accused-antisemitism-jewish-people Lost for words, wish he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 he and dave Whelan seem made for each other http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/nov/20/wigan-dave-whelan-accused-antisemitism-jewish-people Now that anti-Semitism normally means not being passionate enough in campaigning for Jewish ethnic superiority or not hating Muslims, it seems bizarre to find something anti-Semitic in the old fashioned sense. "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to the future Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Always thought Whelan was a tosser this proves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/early-doors/leeds-star-adryan-produced-hilarious--over-exaggerated-dive-against-derby-154258329.html what a sport. Edited December 1, 2014 by l'angelo mysterioso WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WearyRhino Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/early-doors/leeds-star-adryan-produced-hilarious--over-exaggerated-dive-against-derby-154258329.html what a sport. A morally bankrupt sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/early-doors/leeds-star-adryan-produced-hilarious--over-exaggerated-dive-against-derby-154258329.html what a sport. Every time a player does this they should remove one of his toes with a soldering iron. It'd soon stop. The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Mario Balotelli - overreaction much? Edit- just noticed this is a slightly different version to the one I have seen before (no mention of Jews or blacks) so maybe it was a bit out of order. I heard he'd said that Super Mario (he of Nintendo fame) jumped like a black man and chased coins like a Jew. The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I heard he'd said that Super Mario (he of Nintendo fame) jumped like a black man and chased coins like a Jew. That is apparently what he said. Given that he is mad as a box of frogs I'll treat it with the same seriousness I take the loon on the train howling that the ghosts are chasing him. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 That is apparently what he said. Given that he is mad as a box of frogs I'll treat it with the same seriousness I take the loon on the train howling that the ghosts are chasing him. Agreed. I'm less concerned about the "Jump like a black man" comment as that's become something of a common cultural reference since that hilarious basketball based film with the spod from Cheers, but again I am surprised just how deep the stereotype regarding Jewish people and money is ingrained in all sorts of peoples' consciousness. The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Newcastle v Chelsea - Bob Dylan's hats (On Baker & Kelly's VSPO) predicted the result and the final score! Mourinho's lot never stood a chance... "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Quite "enjoying" football at the moment. Hull Targers in free fall and Chelski away up next, ideal opportunity for Mourinho's lot to get well and truly back in the saddle. Rather looking forward to it. "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Newcastle v Chelsea - Bob Dylan's hats (On Baker & Kelly's VSPO) predicted the result and the final score! Mourinho's lot never stood a chance... He blamed the ball boys WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 He blamed the ball boys He did indeed - although not at first. And now all the papers are reporting that rather than concentrating on how Newcastle beat a supposedly unbeatable side. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Steua Bucharest stripped of identity. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Steua Bucharest stripped of identity. Are they a 'sports' club like a fair number of European clubs? There was a Steua RU team when Romania went through the phase of being good enough to occasionally worry Wales in the 80s, Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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