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by big mervyn
Sun May 26, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Back Room 'Lock In'
Topic: What are you watching?
Replies: 970
Views: 115004

Re: What are you watching?

Anybody been to see the Caravaggios at the Ulster Museum. Best free thing you'll see for a while.

He was some boy auld Caravaggio.
by big mervyn
Sun May 26, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Munster 1st June 2024 @ 5.15pm.
Replies: 26
Views: 2885

Re: Munster 1st June 2024 @ 5.15pm.

I wonder why he's selected a nonentity for the new S Belfast mid Down constituency given that boundary changes there would seem to favour unionist candidates :scratch:
by big mervyn
Sun May 26, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Munster 1st June 2024 @ 5.15pm.
Replies: 26
Views: 2885

Re: Munster 1st June 2024 @ 5.15pm.

I didn’t get where I am today by spending£169 for a room. Looks like just a long day trip for me. Not sure why politics has crept into this thread but yes I will be out on the campaign trail both in East Belfast and North Down. Who knows I might even do one brief sortie to Lagan Valley so I can cla...
by big mervyn
Sun May 26, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: Other Champions / Challenge Cup
Replies: 122
Views: 11408

Re: Other Champions / Challenge Cup

A bit disappointed not to see penalties. Would have been interested to see how Leinster managed that.

I think yesterday put to bed this narrative gaining traction recently that JGP is Dupont's equal.
by big mervyn
Sun May 26, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: The Back Room 'Lock In'
Topic: Joke of the Day
Replies: 1333
Views: 171862

Re: Joke of the Day

I won the boiler suit wearing competition again this week.

Makes me overall champion for the year :cheers:
by big mervyn
Sun May 26, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Munster 1st June 2024 @ 5.15pm.
Replies: 26
Views: 2885

Re: Munster 1st June 2024 @ 5.15pm.

Anyone know if I could bring a small backpack into Thomond with me as I will probably have a few basics with me like toothbrush, spare underpants, bottle of water, food rations, book etc. Surely if you can mobilise Naomi’s Election team you can organise a bus ffs Mobilising Naomi might be more diff...
by big mervyn
Sat May 25, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: Other Champions / Challenge Cup
Replies: 122
Views: 11408

Re: Other Champions / Challenge Cup

After that marathon straight into 4 consecutive URC games with no certainty of a home semi if Leinster are to avoid another barren season.

Wonder if treating the domestic league with contempt will come back to bite them again?
by big mervyn
Fri May 24, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: Other Champions / Challenge Cup
Replies: 122
Views: 11408

Re: Other Champions / Challenge Cup

Thanks, Neill. I've just seen that it's the top eight, regardless of nationality so... If we don't get anything against Munster: Embra will go above us if they win; Benetton will go above us if they win with a bp and Lions will go above us if they win with a bp. If we get a bp against Munster, we q...
by big mervyn
Fri May 24, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Help us
Replies: 36
Views: 3273

Re: Help us

Surely if the stormers beat the lions then we are safe for 7th? Only one of benneton amd Edinburgh can pass us. But by the book, you need 6th for guaranteed Champions Cup rugby. I know the chances of 8th seed winning in Limerick, then Glasgow and then Pretoria are slim. Stormers could still theoret...
by big mervyn
Fri May 24, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Squad depth 2024/25
Replies: 119
Views: 12579

Re: Squad depth 2024/25

Bobbievee wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 7:52 pm
Big-al wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 7:11 pm Wonder can he get much distance from his clearance kicks?

That was one of Billy’s biggest weaknesses.
Why do Jacob and Stu not line up for clearance kicks … a la Lowe?
Stockdale has a massive boot on him. Seen him do a 50:22 from inside his own 22
by big mervyn
Fri May 24, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Squad depth 2024/25
Replies: 119
Views: 12579

Re: Squad depth 2024/25

Dave wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 2:52 pm
justinr73 wrote:I’d have waited a year for the real one!

Pretty much the only analysis we do is who’s IQ but that’s the problem with trying to recruit with one arm tied behind your back.
That's how we ended up with Billy.
Who spent much of his time here playing with one leg tied behind his back
by big mervyn
Fri May 24, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: Other Champions / Challenge Cup
Replies: 122
Views: 11408

Re: Other Champions / Challenge Cup

mid ulster maestro wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:18 am She's a bit ultra sonic for my ears.
My dog enjoyed it
by big mervyn
Thu May 23, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Squad depth 2024/25
Replies: 119
Views: 12579

Re: Squad depth 2024/25

Neill_M wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 4:50 pm I see Ealing announced Craig Newby as their defence coach on Friday, #MrIceHockey reporting on now old news today in the local rag.
>Off_Topic_Man this has nothing to do with penises!
by big mervyn
Thu May 23, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Squad depth 2024/25
Replies: 119
Views: 12579

Re: Squad depth 2024/25

I hear castore have designed a purple scrum cap
by big mervyn
Thu May 23, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster Kukri Deal
Replies: 47
Views: 11357

Re: Ulster Kukri Deal

UlsterAreBrill wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 11:41 am Look who wrote the BelTel article… would be taking any claims being made with a massive pinch of salt
Or a dose of Castore Oil