fuzzylogic wrote: So go on Gerry explain to us all ur reasons as to why hes not good enough???
I’m just like EOS… now that is funny!
He’s not good enough for Ireland because he is not good enough for Ulster. That’s what I said, fairly simple really.
On the subject of George Hook:
I have always believed and said that GH is a comedian masquerading as a rugby pundit. He is entertaining, but you should never make the mistake of taking him seriously; he doesn’t. He latches onto favourite players and controversial topics like the ROG vs. Humph debate. It is all show for TV, not serious rugby comment.
On the subject of Paddy Wallace:
Paddy is a very talented footballer who has never ceased to disappoint me over the years. I thought he was going to be a great 10, I was wrong. I thought he was going to be a great 15, I was wrong again. I hope he makes it as a12, but his defence needs to be sorted out his tackle technique is dire.
His problems as a 10 are: his defence, his kicking from hand & his goal kicking are average at best and his control of a tight structured game is flaky.
He is fantastic when there are gaps everywhere like last night or against the Pacific Islands. But you don’t get those gaps in the 6N or on tour to NZ, RSA or OZ so when are you going to play him? He’s no good on the bench except as a late replacement when the game opens up. He is in ways similar to Humph only not as good.
It's good to be loyal to our players, but at times the truth is just staring you in the face. If Ireland had a decent option at 10 Paddy wouldn’t feature. Sexton and NOC will both overtake Paddy in the ratings within a year. That’s why Sexton is going to the Churchill Cup to get games and Paddy is going down to NZ & Oz to sit on the bench.
. But in all seriousness Paddy wasnt the only one who had a mare that day, the whole team just didnt get it together!!
