welshmagpie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 A positive start to the day… Only one player gets announced, not two, and they use the term ‘fly-half’ to promote him. Today they make a joke of their ‘mistake’. A lot of people in Wales getting frustrated with this club being run in amateur fashion. P.S. Still no head coach, just three-assistants, one of which doesn’t have a rugby league coaching badge of any level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 (edited) Here we see them using the wrong Challenge Cup logo for their upcoming fixture. What a way to promote the competition. Edited January 8 by welshmagpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 People were wittering on about Cornwall not starting the season - perhaps they should have looked elsewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 What’s Teulu @welshmagpie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 25 minutes ago, Eddie said: What’s Teulu @welshmagpie? It's Welsh for 'family'. 1 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...
welshmagpie Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 24 minutes ago, gingerjon said: It's Welsh for 'family'. It’s exactly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I find it hard to have a go at what is likely a volunteer at a part time club, most likely one whose knowledge of Rugby League is limited at best. Mistakes happen, they’ve acknowledged it and made a bit of a joke about themselves too, so fair play for that. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 4 minutes ago, Jughead said: I find it hard to have a go at what is likely a volunteer at a part time club, most likely one whose knowledge of Rugby League is limited at best. Mistakes happen, they’ve acknowledged it and made a bit of a joke about themselves too, so fair play for that. It is a volunteer, I accept that and can understand that. However the same volunteer is the club owner… a bit like Beaumont tweeting for Leigh. You’d think the owner of a rugby league club would have a greater grasp of rugby league terminology. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just now, welshmagpie said: It is a volunteer, I accept that and can understand that. However the same volunteer is the club owner… a bit like Beaumont tweeting for Leigh. You’d think the owner of a rugby league club would have a greater grasp of rugby league terminology. That’s not a given, really. You only need to look at Beaumont as evidence of that. 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeF Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 2 minutes ago, welshmagpie said: It is a volunteer, I accept that and can understand that. However the same volunteer is the club owner… a bit like Beaumont tweeting for Leigh. You’d think the owner of a rugby league club would have a greater grasp of rugby league terminology. Even these mistakes are better than the bit in bold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The storm Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Come on These guys ate carrying the flag for our sport Even union is struggling in south wales with really poor attendances so the fact that the raiders are still there is pretty amazing 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Wow, talk about nitpicking. Welsh Magpie clearly has an agenda here. Probably a personal beef with the owner of the club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLNew Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, welshmagpie said: A positive start to the day… Only one player gets announced, not two, and they use the term ‘fly-half’ to promote him. Today they make a joke of their ‘mistake’. A lot of people in Wales getting frustrated with this club being run in amateur fashion. P.S. Still no head coach, just three-assistants, one of which doesn’t have a rugby league coaching badge of any level. Why have they no head coach yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I, along possibly with others, didn't realize they were a laughing stock.Thanks for telling us. 3 “If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are.” Zen Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Gordon Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 If League 1 is a serious competition - something labelled 'Elite' by the sport's governing body - then this isn't good enough. If League 1 is something else, good luck to these plucky pioneers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 hours ago, RLNew said: Why have they no head coach yet? Give the @fighting irish a call, he`ll get them into shape. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 They are trying very hard to establish TGG in Wales. They and other clubs like them them need our full support 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 They are a Rugby League club in very much a Rugby Union area, I’m sure the vast majority at the club will have a Union background, if we are to have expansion clubs mistakes like this are bound to happen, I don’t see it as a big deal. England Rugby League announced their squad last year with several players names spelt incorrectly, that’s poor, this is an honest mistake. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 13 hours ago, welshmagpie said: It is a volunteer, I accept that and can understand that. However the same volunteer is the club owner… a bit like Beaumont tweeting for Leigh. You’d think the owner of a rugby league club would have a greater grasp of rugby league terminology. At lg1 level these clubs do rely on volunteers- rather than slate them why don't you offer your services to them and give them a hand? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 14 hours ago, welshmagpie said: A positive start to the day… Only one player gets announced, not two, and they use the term ‘fly-half’ to promote him. Today they make a joke of their ‘mistake’. A lot of people in Wales getting frustrated with this club being run in amateur fashion. P.S. Still no head coach, just three-assistants, one of which doesn’t have a rugby league coaching badge of any level. Who is this "lot of people"? Evidence? Are you independent? Should you declare an interest? “If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are.” Zen Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Cynic Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 12 hours ago, langpark said: Wow, talk about nitpicking. Welsh Magpie clearly has an agenda here. Probably a personal beef with the owner of the club. Or he may just be an individual who cares about how the sport is being portrayed and how let down supporters may be. Expecting a scintilla of professionalism from a sports club - described as semi-professional isn't expecting too much.Then again,the rugby league club has diversified into linking with horse racing,boxing,and soccer in recent years and had more head coach changes than years in league 1. I just hope the OP hasn't attempted to purchase replica shirts and leisurewear... Then he will have something to complain about and feel like a loser and have a personal beef...Oh,and have an agenda. Remain silent and know your place.This is the elite sport of rugby league... 5 3 No reserves,but resilience,persistence and determination are omnipotent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, Mr Frisky said: At lg1 level these clubs do rely on volunteers- rather than slate them why don't you offer your services to them and give them a hand? Have done, they couldn’t keep to simple deadlines. Three years ago I offered to produce a graphic for the team-list and the final and half-time score but needed the former and latter to be text to me if I wasn’t at the game (live 5 hours away and only make 2/3 home games) All I’d get on a Sunday is… “sorry mate, we forgot!” 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, JohnM said: Who is this "lot of people"? Evidence? Are you independent? Should you declare an interest? Fully independent, have played junior and senior RL in South Wales. Am a level 2 coach and know many current and former Raiders players well. Trust me when I say, things aren’t good down there and many ex-players and people in South Wales RL are disgruntled because they know Raiders have an excellent opportunity that is being wasted by poor management. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 52 minutes ago, welshmagpie said: Have done, they couldn’t keep to simple deadlines. Three years ago I offered to produce a graphic for the team-list and the final and half-time score but needed the former and latter to be text to me if I wasn’t at the game (live 5 hours away and only make 2/3 home games) All I’d get on a Sunday is… “sorry mate, we forgot!” Maybe worth an other call then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 57 minutes ago, welshmagpie said: Have done, they couldn’t keep to simple deadlines. Three years ago I offered to produce a graphic for the team-list and the final and half-time score but needed the former and latter to be text to me if I wasn’t at the game (live 5 hours away and only make 2/3 home games) All I’d get on a Sunday is… “sorry mate, we forgot!” Familiar story for anyone who has even been involved, or tried to be involved, with London Broncos TBH. 1 1 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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