I think this is a good thing.
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"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested." -
Me too.
The Aussies have been building themselves up for a big fall with all the talk of humiliating England as revenge.
I'll take our nicking the World Cup from them at home vs their knocking us out in the Quarter Final in France any day as leaving us on top.Guy Fawkes - "The last man to enter Parliament with honourable intentions." -
Problem is, we don't stay on top very long. Look at the cricket. Brilliant performance over one summer, then face up to the Aussies 18 months later and back to rabbit in headlights mode. The talent's there, why can't we (England) be consistent?Originally posted by Alf W View PostComment
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At least he won't be the scape goat now...
I like Farrell mainly for his exploits at Wigan, but he has been getting too much stick for a poor England team, and to make matters worse the coach has decided to go with the old guard who failed miserably against SA.Comment
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The talent is thin on the ground, in the Ashes we had 7 or 8 good players who all stayed fit and played well, a few injuries and we can't compete with Australia at cricket. In RU we had a good bunch of players 5 or 6 years ago who have now virtually all gone and there is nothing to replace them. Shuffle the players all you like and we won't win the RWC. In my neck of the woods they stopped playing rugby union at school 20 years ago, local club rugby has fell apart due to no players. The money has gone to the top, the grass roots is in a mess or gone !Originally posted by Moose423956 View PostComment
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I fear the worse. However, I shall be propping up the bar offering my support and encouragement.Comment
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Spot on. The English way is when in doubt pick the old guard and then get stuffed. In Ashton's defence the young ones aren't good enough but I would of still thrown them in. I was totally anti Farrell when they signed him but have decided in a good team he would of been a good luxury extra to bring on in the second half. He would of been a very good player if he'd come into RU 6 years ago. Agreed he's better off out of it.Originally posted by FiveTimes View PostAt least he won't be the scape goat now...
I like Farrell mainly for his exploits at Wigan, but he has been getting too much stick for a poor England team, and to make matters worse the coach has decided to go with the old guard who failed miserably against SA.Comment
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but who in his place
Olly Barkley (with dead leg)
Mike Catt
Toby FloodSi posse, recte, si non, quocumque modo remComment
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Didn't Toby Flood used to be in Busted?Originally posted by Bear View Post
I would say Olly Barkley but only if fully fit. Catt's brain is still sharp but his body is slooooow - I actually think his game has got better with age (always used to pass when he should've kicked and kicked when he should've passed) but he's too old to make the most of it. Not sure about Flood, not seen enough of him to really comment but gut instinct is him since he is young and fully fit.Comment
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What about taking a chance with Barkley at flyhalf and Jonny first receiver.Comment
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