Move over Ulster - Western Force are back in town!!

Cobber · Post by **Cobber** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:19 pm

OK, I admit it - I'm about to relegate Ulster down the ladder just a wee bit to make room for The Western Force. Although the blue sea of Subiaco may not have quite the same ring to it as the Red Hand of Ulster, and although we will not be 'standing up' for the western force, we will apparently be "Standing as one" (if you think you can cope, listen to the horlix the suits have come up with for Western Force Club Song : http://rugbywa.com.au/emirates_western_ ... 50964.html ... but I digress....

I would like to say thank you to the players and supporters of Ulster for filling the void, fulfilling the need, and keeping the fires burning. On this eve of the Western Force returning to the paddock from whence they were born not 12 months ago on February 10, 2006 - I invite you all to say a little prayer for those poor kiwi feckers from the Otago Highlanders who are gonna get crushed come February 2, 2007.

Whilst we in Perth will be 'standing as one' at 7:05pm (GMT+9) on February 2nd 2007, I respectfully ask you all to Stand up for the Western Force!

C'arn The Force!

When too much rugby is barely enough! Super 14 is only just about to start, and will still finish a week earlier than the Magners League... think I might be just a little pumped....

goodaine · Post by **goodaine** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:26 pm

The lyrics were okay it was the 1980's cheesy music spoils it

Seriously though - cheers for all your support this last while & we will indeed 'stand up with a tinnie' on the 2nd

Dervock · Post by **Dervock** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:07 am

Although I am a Waratahs fan I'm hoping that the 2007 season will be a succesful one for the Western Force (with the exception of 2nd March!). I think that a successful west coast team can only work to Strengthen Rugby in Australia.

Jackie Brown · Post by **Jackie Brown** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:25 am

Will many of the games be on Sky? Looking forward to it!

darkside lightside · Post by **darkside lightside** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:52 am

Good luck to Force - it's nice having a S14 team to support!!

You guys look pretty tasty this year!

HwoodMike2umate · Post by **HwoodMike2umate** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:53 pm

Losers, losers, losers.

and as Paddy B mite say "yer guinness is shoite too" !!!!!!!!!!!

cables · Post by **cables** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:42 pm

From one match report

basic errors
error after error resulting in a very scrappy and slow game
no support and was penalised for holding on
turned over when his support failed to arrive
turned down kickable penalties opting for the line-out

Thought I was reading a report for an Ulster game

the lone hydrangea · Post by **the lone hydrangea** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:39 am

Cables, your right in your summing up. We had a shocker. 30542 fans at the game and 30000 were gobsmacked! We will improve no doubt, but after all the hype and expectation it was very disappointing.
Anyway lets move on a give the Stormers a touch up in Capetown next weekend.
Thanks for the support Ulstermen.

Cobber · Post by **Cobber** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:59 am

Bugger, bugger, crap!

Force 7, Highlanders 8!

Our scrummie who had a average season last year looks to have gotten his groove back, if he keeps it up he might wear the gold jersey come September!

Our new recruit Drew Mitchell had a shocker of a game at full back.

Many others had their ups and downs. Matt Giteau got the man of the match - not that he was brilliant, just arguably not as bad as the rest.

For the first game of the season with a bunch of new recruits it wasn't all that bad, but shoulda been a hell of a lot better!

I think I'm gonna go cry some more...

jamesie · Post by **jamesie** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:41 pm

that's a shame cobber... early days tho

...feel the force

Judith Harrison · Post by **Judith Harrison** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:10 pm

H'wood Mike, what a silly, deparaging post!! Get nicked!! "Losers" indeed, Jeez, 1st game! Remember what mothers' say.."if u don't have anything nice to say..don't say anything." Remember that, when next u post message...thank-you!