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by Dharper
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Reset button required?
Replies: 71
Views: 9033

Re: Reset button required?

You’d imagine Petrie will be sniffing around the SRU job with Dodson leaving. I can’t see Payne coming back while DMcF is top dog. For me there is too much recontracting of poor performers, and too much jobs for the boys. There’s no ruthless edge to any of it, no jeopardy. I’d hope DH would be looki...
by Dharper
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: Raver's rumours
Topic: TRANSFER RUMOURS!!
Replies: 15354
Views: 1247075

Re: TRANSFER RUMOURS!!

https://rugbylad.ie/ireland-international-replace-farrell/?fbclid=IwAR18LG_qB5ckRSf0XV6najPuIvFc9nBooElkHZhSveZXcoBJO5cMIxrjnBg Better, level-headed wee article thanthat Planetrugby thing. Sarries have got very squeaky bum time over this and denied it through their supporters forum. Imagine Sarries...
by Dharper
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Petries Answering Questions
Replies: 152
Views: 121346

Re: Petries Answering Questions

I actually thought it was very interesting he was even mentioning the playing style and selection of squads, which is as a CEO nothing to do with his role/responsibility. That said, IF he is telling the truth (clearly DMcF has to be onboard with this as head coach), and we start playing our young f...
by Dharper
Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster vs Stade Toulousain 13/01/24 TNT Sports
Replies: 137
Views: 361435

Re: Ulster vs Stade Toulousain 13/01/24 TNT Sports

Sorry don’t like Dans comments, admittedly only reading, not hearing them. Toulouse are a quality outfit, but so were Toulouse, LAR, R92, Clermont, Montpellier, Leicester, etc etc all sides I’ve seen UR beat in the Euro Cup over the yrs at Ravenhill. Tonight was a poor show, I’ll explain why: Toulou...
by Dharper
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:11 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster vs Stade Toulousain 13/01/24 TNT Sports
Replies: 137
Views: 361435

Re: Ulster vs Stade Toulousain 13/01/24 TNT Sports

Serious question:

Is there a chance of the pitch being frozen again this weekend? I’ll be mightily cheesed off, as I’m flying back over for the game.
As an aside what have UR got in place to avoid this scenario, now they’ve gone down the plastic pitch route?
by Dharper
Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Leinster v Ulster Mon Jan 1 5:15pm KO
Replies: 201
Views: 1344858

Re: Leinster v Ulster Mon Jan 1 5:15pm KO

Re Sheridan…is he still studying at uni in Dublin, maybe exams are coming up which could explain absence. I’m a massive fan of his, he’s abrasive, and I love that, especially when frankly there’s been times players have gone missing against big packs. You want that kind of attitude and player around...
by Dharper
Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster v Connacht
Replies: 77
Views: 186406

Re: Ulster v Connacht

Re general Poor backline in attack The backline post first phase is static, very flat, and several things are noticeable. Flannery crabs across the pitch pre pass, backline follows at time close to a 45 angle….it’s that bad. Receiving the ball at a standing start, wingers wide static and totally tur...
by Dharper
Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster v Connacht
Replies: 77
Views: 186406

Re: Ulster v Connacht

A decidedly mediocre performance, and zero surprise. It definitely falls into the category of take the pts/win, and move on. The double miss by Balacoune and Addison for the Connacht try was very poor especially being so close to the touch line. However there were elements i did like: the pop passin...
by Dharper
Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:11 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Dan’s Not the Man.
Replies: 364
Views: 105096

Re: Dan’s Not the Man.

Nothing will happen til end of season earliest.
I do think Humphries will hold UR to account, but that is 6/18mths away.
by Dharper
Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Dan’s Not the Man.
Replies: 364
Views: 105096

Re: Dan’s Not the Man.

[quote=Silverstu post_id=732914 time=<a href="tel:1702372312">1702372312</a> user_id=2523] [quote="Bart S" post_id=732912 time=<a href="tel:1702350464">1702350464</a> user_id=665] I've said elsewhere, Ulster's option beyond Hendy at lock are woeful for this level of ru...
by Dharper
Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster v Racing 92 Saturday 8pm KO TNT Sports 3
Replies: 116
Views: 97851

Re: Ulster v Racing 92 Saturday 8pm KO TNT Sports 3

https://ulster.rugby/content/squad-update-tuesday-12-december-2023?fbclid=IwAR0ynnLuik35FCZH4s4C4N_zIWPGvvewG7KVd_6MIM_7ZQWMART3wNao1a4 Of interest: No front 5 injuries. Rea may be available, and absolutely no mention of Sheridan being injured…..he is good to go and should be involved for me. If we ...
by Dharper
Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: International rugby
Topic: New Performance Director - a bloke we all know
Replies: 5
Views: 4306

Re: New Performance Director - a bloke we all know

Certainly from a box ticking pt of view he hits the majority: Prov and int player of high quality DOR in Ireland and England Involvement in recruitment/contracts….legal professional Experience in another sport (ECB cricket), and legal practice. I think DH would be ruthless enough to rock the boat, b...
by Dharper
Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: PADDY JACKSON
Replies: 778
Views: 351385

Re: PADDY JACKSON

He’s currently on a 1yr deal, finishing end of this season. You’d imagine his agent will be busy come new yr. I assume there's absolutely no chance of... Could you imagine the reception at Ravenhill…I think it’d roar the place down. The IRFU won’t sanction it….rugby wise no need, with the number of...
by Dharper
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Dan’s Not the Man.
Replies: 364
Views: 105096

Re: Dan’s Not the Man.

If UR fails to sort this scrum issue, they’ll lose a damn sight more games than that. Barclay had UR finishing 6/8 in URC….that could be generous. Inconsistent, a soft underbelly, with a habit of folding….was what he politely said reading between the lines. A real issue is that they are gonna need M...
by Dharper
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Injury Update
Replies: 8174
Views: 1074149

Re: Injury Update

I thought when Lowry was on the wing he was quite effective and an interesting prospect going forward, and could really suit him. Low centre of gravity, fast feet, decent burst of pace over a short distance, and reasonable hands for a wide man, and ok kicking game. I have reservations re his hands/k...