Welshleaguelover Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Just been listening to him on Eddie Hemmings' podcast. Is there a more impressive guy in rugby league? I don't have too much to to say. Just feels like Cullen is the kind of a fella you'd want involved with the RFL/IMG. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 He used to get an awful lot of criticism as a pundit on Sky although I never particularly minded him and have heard far worse since. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Back in the day, before social media and while he was still playing, he used to do interviews and punditry for some clubs. It was done via telephone. You would phone a certain number for your club and listen to the interview. Them were the days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshleaguelover Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 10 minutes ago, Damien said: He used to get an awful lot of criticism as a pundit on Sky although I never particularly minded him and have heard far worse since. Imagine that. Never heard of rugby league fans moaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz39 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I thought he was great on Sky, very knowledeable and passionate guy, much more interesting than some of the uninspiring voices we hear today on Sky. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Loved his style of play, never gave anything less than full blood and guts and was no stranger to controversial incidents. Isn't he now on the MRP, seems a little like the poacher turned gamekeeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentoffagain2 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 19 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Loved his style of play, never gave anything less than full blood and guts and was no stranger to controversial incidents. Isn't he now on the MRP, seems a little like the poacher turned gamekeeper. Strong runner and he could put it about a bit when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 44 minutes ago, sentoffagain2 said: Strong runner and he could put it about a bit when needed. Which he did quite often, but he was good to watch, he wouldn't be one of those like today with his arms waving all over the place at the ref, he bidded his time if you know what I mean. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeF Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 1 hour ago, daz39 said: I thought he was great on Sky, very knowledeable and passionate guy, much more interesting than some of the uninspiring voices we hear today on Sky. Lucky enough to speak to him a couple of times when he started coaching and he was a lovely bloke who clearly enjoyed his RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Cullen is a nice guy. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the game and has played and coached at a high level. This might sound patronising but is not intended as such. He sometimes speaks with the rhythm and vocabulary of someone who didn't have to be particularly articulate during his school or playing days, and therefore learnt public speaking later in life. This means he sometimes sounds a bit verbose and deliberate in his speech (see also, to some extent Phil Clarke and Alan Hunte). This always seem to wind people up when he was on Sky so am surprised to see people being so complimentary now. In any case, he was a decent coach for Warrington and gave everything to the club on and off the field. It was right that we moved on but also sad that it didn't fully work out. 2 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 3 hours ago, sentoffagain2 said: Strong runner and he could put it about a bit when needed. There was an anecdote about him and Andy Farrell being photographed together for an article or interview and Cullen suggested they got a box or something for him to stand on so the two were at the same height for the photo. Farrell's response was "you never needed anything to stand on to reach my head in your playing days!" 7 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandOffHalf Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I really liked his passion on Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 6 hours ago, Just Browny said: Cullen is a nice guy. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the game and has played and coached at a high level. This might sound patronising but is not intended as such. He sometimes speaks with the rhythm and vocabulary of someone who didn't have to be particularly articulate during his school or playing days, and therefore learnt public speaking later in life. This means he sometimes sounds a bit verbose and deliberate in his speech (see also, to some extent Phil Clarke and Alan Hunte). This always seem to wind people up when he was on Sky so am surprised to see people being so complimentary now. In any case, he was a decent coach for Warrington and gave everything to the club on and off the field. It was right that we moved on but also sad that it didn't fully work out. I never get that impression from listening to him speak, always seems articulate enough to me. Phil Clarke also went to University so is certainly educated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Worth remembering that Cullen did TV punditry for a while and the whinges about him were pretty much constant. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Riversider Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Articulate and beligerant IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Dirty, niggly expletive deleted. But yes, we need personalities who can speak whole sentences without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super major Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) Are there two Paul Cullens? The one I remember used to be asked a question in commentary and start talking about something else. Known as psycho? Edited April 23 by super major correction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy JG Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 He took part in the famous 'Battle of Wilderspool ' on New Years Day in 1988. I lifted this excerpt from a guardian article; Ten minutes later Andy Goodway was sent off for a flying forearm smash to the back of Paul Cullen’s head, leaving the Wire centre face-down in the dirt. And off he trotted, straight over Cullen’s fingers. Adrenalised, the Warrington man leapt to his feet and clattered his attacker to the ground from behind, just in front of the dugouts. It took almost half of the Warrington team to drag Goodway clear of the melee. It's well worth a look on Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 On 23/04/2024 at 06:43, JohnM said: Dirty, niggly expletive deleted. But yes, we need personalities who can speak whole sentences without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Just a minute, I am sure I have heard that somewhere before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Cullen had that very odd delivery, over enunciated his words and using 5 when 1 would do. Didn't enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffy Tiger Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 On 22/04/2024 at 07:36, Welshleaguelover said: Just been listening to him on Eddie Hemmings' podcast. Is there a more impressive guy in rugby league? I don't have too much to to say. Just feels like Cullen is the kind of a fella you'd want involved with the RFL/IMG. He is the chair of the MRP , so I would agree with you in principle to maybe get him involved in the RFL/IMG , if it means he will be off the MRP . I agree it's only my opinion , but the MRP since he has been in charge isn't fit for purpose . The decisions made are so inconsistent , something which is frequently mentioned by others on the forum . I am sure he has talents in other areas , but I don't think the MRP is one of them . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 15+ posts in and no-one has mentioned the mural of Paul Cullen currently being painted on the side of the Kings Head pub near the HJ Stadium, having finally got planning permission from the council? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 On 22/04/2024 at 19:36, Futtocks said: Worth remembering that Cullen did TV punditry for a while and the whinges about him were pretty much constant. He's not been on TV for a while, so, like Eddie and Stevo, some will have forgotten what they've said before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, RigbyLuger said: He's not been on TV for a while, so, like Eddie and Stevo, some will have forgotten what they've said before. How about "Wide to West" and "He's put his body on the line" for starters, I am sure there can be a few pages filled with what they have said if posters can be bothered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Wanchuk Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 On 22/04/2024 at 12:10, Just Browny said: Cullen is a nice guy. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the game and has played and coached at a high level. This might sound patronising but is not intended as such. He sometimes speaks with the rhythm and vocabulary of someone who didn't have to be particularly articulate during his school or playing days, and therefore learnt public speaking later in life. This means he sometimes sounds a bit verbose and deliberate in his speech (see also, to some extent Phil Clarke and Alan Hunte). This always seem to wind people up when he was on Sky so am surprised to see people being so complimentary now. In any case, he was a decent coach for Warrington and gave everything to the club on and off the field. It was right that we moved on but also sad that it didn't fully work out. I seem to remember reading somewhere that he could hardly string a sentence together when he was still playing but had taken some sort of media course, I used to laugh when I heard him, Noble or whoever saying alluded to. Everybody on the Sky commentary team was alluding to something and I presumed they’d all been on the same course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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