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- Snipe Watson
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Best wishes to a fine man who gave his best to the red hand.
- mid ulster maestro
- Warrior Chief
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I always had the impression that TC didn't think he was as good as he really was. Legend.
When the bottom has fallen out of your world.
Take Enos and let the world fall out of your bottom!
Take Enos and let the world fall out of your bottom!
- BaggyTrousers
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Re: 807
Thanks for that Mac. Love Tom Court, never gave less than his best, the Aussie Nigel Brady.
NEVER MOVE ON. Years on, I cannot ever watch Ireland with anything but indifference, I continue to wish for the imminent death of Donal Spring, the FIRFUC's executioner of Wee Paddy & Wee Stu, and I hate the FIRFUCs with undiminished passion.
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Would like to read a bit more of Tom's story, for me Reggie & the STA converted a Michael Bent into a top class loosie and deserve enormous credit for that. As for his Ireland career he was a victim of being in his prime in the few years when the club game had moved to 24 but the international game remained 23. I'm sure there are many others who had ropey experiences playing test rugby on their less favoured side of the scrum.
His flirtations with mental health issues may well stem from his quiet disposition but good to read his Ulster teammates were a catalyst for his improvement in the difficult times.
A real student I'm sure he will make a positive difference in his chosen field, just a shame he wasn't able to see out his playing days here.
His flirtations with mental health issues may well stem from his quiet disposition but good to read his Ulster teammates were a catalyst for his improvement in the difficult times.
A real student I'm sure he will make a positive difference in his chosen field, just a shame he wasn't able to see out his playing days here.
- Snipe Watson
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Tom had to take the cash when it was available. I never blame a bloke who takes a pension booster at the end of their career.