Think that is Ferris just trying to be the pundit with the inside scoop, there is only one man on here who I listen to when it comes to that sort of informationCap'n Grumpy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:19 pm Ferris tonight adding to the speculation that Cooney could be off to France for a pay-day if he can't get Ireland recognition ....
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Ferris is really beginning to get under my skin with his comments. Tonight after the Edinburgh v Munster game he stated that Connacht could still catch Munster and play Leinster in the final even though they are 9 points behind Munster. Ulster does not get a mention even though we are only 5points behind Leinster and play them at Kingspan.
Ulster have a better chance overcoming a 5 point deficit than Connacht a 9 point deficit.
Ulster have a better chance overcoming a 5 point deficit than Connacht a 9 point deficit.
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‘BEGINNING’ he is one of the worst pundits about,people think he’s straight talking but he’sjust controversial to line his pockets- he’s like Stephen Jones.firebell53 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:34 am Ferris is really beginning to get under my skin with his comments. Tonight after the Edinburgh v Munster game he stated that Connacht could still catch Munster and play Leinster in the final even though they are 9 points behind Munster. Ulster does not get a mention even though we are only 5points behind Leinster and play them at Kingspan.
Ulster have a better chance overcoming a 5 point deficit than Connacht a 9 point deficit.
I wish people would open their eyes when it comes to him, the sooner Premier sports drop him the better. Would love to hear him talk about tactics rather than ‘Just wants Munster to send Leinster packing back up the road to Dublin’. Really insightful.
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Try standing in front of a camera for 1/2 an hour pre game talking -- the one thing most pundits don't talk about is tactics because every team adopts similar tactics according to field position and trys are frequently obtained illegally -- ie removal of cover defence by holding blocking etc similarly set piece domination is often the result of unpenalised foul play -- Thus discussion would not be focused on the team but on the referee . The man has a hard enough job without Pundits highlighting his mistakes.
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Did you read his book? Dreadful piece of garbage.kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:22 am‘BEGINNING’ he is one of the worst pundits about,people think he’s straight talking but he’sjust controversial to line his pockets- he’s like Stephen Jones.firebell53 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:34 am Ferris is really beginning to get under my skin with his comments. Tonight after the Edinburgh v Munster game he stated that Connacht could still catch Munster and play Leinster in the final even though they are 9 points behind Munster. Ulster does not get a mention even though we are only 5points behind Leinster and play them at Kingspan.
Ulster have a better chance overcoming a 5 point deficit than Connacht a 9 point deficit.
I wish people would open their eyes when it comes to him, the sooner Premier sports drop him the better. Would love to hear him talk about tactics rather than ‘Just wants Munster to send Leinster packing back up the road to Dublin’. Really insightful.
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Wouldn’t line his pockets.Snipe Watson wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:20 pmDid you read his book? Dreadful piece of garbage.kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:22 am‘BEGINNING’ he is one of the worst pundits about,people think he’s straight talking but he’sjust controversial to line his pockets- he’s like Stephen Jones.firebell53 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:34 am Ferris is really beginning to get under my skin with his comments. Tonight after the Edinburgh v Munster game he stated that Connacht could still catch Munster and play Leinster in the final even though they are 9 points behind Munster. Ulster does not get a mention even though we are only 5points behind Leinster and play them at Kingspan.
Ulster have a better chance overcoming a 5 point deficit than Connacht a 9 point deficit.
I wish people would open their eyes when it comes to him, the sooner Premier sports drop him the better. Would love to hear him talk about tactics rather than ‘Just wants Munster to send Leinster packing back up the road to Dublin’. Really insightful.
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It was poor.
The worst one I have read was by Phil DeFreitas who appeared to be under the impression that Gypsy Rose Lee was a fortune-teller.
The worst one I have read was by Phil DeFreitas who appeared to be under the impression that Gypsy Rose Lee was a fortune-teller.
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It was dreadfully written and contained little of interest.
I loved him as a dynamic player, but there was never any indication that he was a tactical thinker. I don't believe he has anything to say as a pundit on the topic of tactics. He clearly understands backrow play and dominant tackling, but that's where it ends.
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Afraid I have to agree on the book - poor... and the punditry - bland.
Anybody read Rory Best's autobiography? Worth buying?
Anybody read Rory Best's autobiography? Worth buying?
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Has he even read his book?Snipe Watson wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:20 pmDid you read his book? Dreadful piece of garbage.kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:22 am‘BEGINNING’ he is one of the worst pundits about,people think he’s straight talking but he’sjust controversial to line his pockets- he’s like Stephen Jones.firebell53 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:34 am Ferris is really beginning to get under my skin with his comments. Tonight after the Edinburgh v Munster game he stated that Connacht could still catch Munster and play Leinster in the final even though they are 9 points behind Munster. Ulster does not get a mention even though we are only 5points behind Leinster and play them at Kingspan.
Ulster have a better chance overcoming a 5 point deficit than Connacht a 9 point deficit.
I wish people would open their eyes when it comes to him, the sooner Premier sports drop him the better. Would love to hear him talk about tactics rather than ‘Just wants Munster to send Leinster packing back up the road to Dublin’. Really insightful.
Stevie's idea of good tactics is to make big hits - pure and simple. Big hits equals good play.
No big hits = poor play.
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Rory’s book is not exactly a page turner! Makes Fez’s book look interesting! All very run of the mill no great reveals on behind the scenes at either Ulster or D4. A bit on insight re family etc. which gives something of the make of the man.
Paul O’Connell’s book is perhaps the best of the bunch of recently retired Irish internationals imho!
Paul O’Connell’s book is perhaps the best of the bunch of recently retired Irish internationals imho!
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Just watched the best, in form, no 10 who should be starting week in week out for Ulster and a Ireland.
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Paddy Jackson - Bring him home NOW
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Won't happen with Petrie here. We would need some bold leadership.
I have my own tv channel, what have you got?
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