Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:33 pm
Bent&Bongser
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All very sad, but as OM says, RU has been living beyond its means for most of the years since they went (officially) professional. Now our glorious government has brought in Ralph to apply the quietus!!
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:00 am
Victor
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Bent&Bongser wrote:All very sad, but as OM says, RU has been living beyond its means for most of the years since they went (officially) professional. Now our glorious government has brought in Ralph to apply the quietus!!
Ralph Rimmer savior of Rugby Union. I am sure his appointment went down well in the Premiership clubs. Surely Gus MacKay could do an even better job, he has experience of the Union game at Worcester and that has worked out well!
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:05 pm
Deadcowboys1
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If we are still looking for a 2nd Asst Coach, part time or otherwise, Les Kiss appears to be at a lose end & might fancy a return. Even after 20 odd years, sure he has something to offer.
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 3:55 pm
RfE
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Real shame for the Exiles fans, a mate of mine followed them all over, had a son who played in their academy ( he actually switched to ours when we were at the Stoop for a couple of years before going to uni) , he even met his wife at a Exiles game up North. Although he’s living over in Derry now he keeps an eye on how they’re doing - he must be very sad.
Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number-- Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you-- Ye are many -- they are few.'
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:58 am
jbuzza
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I guess with the Irish demise we will continue at Plough Lane despite it's unavailability. I note the Broncos scholars fixture vs Newcastle Thunder is now to be played on the 17/6 at Ealing Trailfinders rather than at Richmond Athletic Ground. I make that 5 grounds we will have used to fulfil home fixtures this season across First team, Women, Reserves, Academy and Scholars team.
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:14 pm
Deadcowboys1
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jbuzza wrote:I guess with the Irish demise we will continue at Plough Lane despite it's unavailability. I note the Broncos scholars fixture vs Newcastle Thunder is now to be played on the 17/6 at Ealing Trailfinders rather than at Richmond Athletic Ground. I make that 5 grounds we will have used to fulfil home fixtures this season across First team, Women, Reserves, Academy and Scholars team.
That must be worth an entry in the Guinness Book of Records, surely?
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:57 pm
RfE
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Deadcowboys1 wrote:That must be worth an entry in the Guinness Book of Records, surely?
There’s plenty of time left this season to add a few more grounds to the list!
Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number-- Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you-- Ye are many -- they are few.'
Interesting comments from Mike Eccles- I would imagine IF it is an opportunity to bring in a few more fans I’d expect Midlands to make more of it than us…..
Interesting comments from Mike Eccles- I would imagine IF it is an opportunity to bring in a few more fans I’d expect Midlands to make more of it than us…..
Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number-- Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you-- Ye are many -- they are few.'
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:52 pm
jbuzza
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RfE wrote:Interesting comments from Mike Eccles- I would imagine IF it is an opportunity to bring in a few more fans I’d expect Midlands to make more of it than us…..
Eccles comments hark back to what Danny Ward said when he left the club. But if rugby league desperately needs a detailed strategic plan for London then why aren't Broncos taking the lead in creating it ?
Post subject: Re: London Irish in Initial Plough Lane Talks
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:14 am
RfE
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jbuzza wrote:Eccles comments hark back to what Danny Ward said when he left the club. But if rugby league desperately needs a detailed strategic plan for London then why aren't Broncos taking the lead in creating it ?
Now that IS the question.
Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number-- Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you-- Ye are many -- they are few.'
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