Ulster v Glasgow

[BaggyTrousers]

Either that or he's just become a Hindu .... again?

Hindu? .................. I tell you what a hin du - lays eggs.

Thought they were getting a "getting me coat" smilie.

[BR]

Do we need a Chris Cochrane song now then?

I think we might also need one for his slightly shorter twin brother - Chris.

[pip14]

Ulster Rugby has decided that UAFC forum members pip, Rooster, Russ, againstthehead and cornerfleg will be having a shoot off from the 22 metre line...prepared to get shown up boys!

[big mervyn]

Right done it.

When do they let you know? If selected I'm going to have to nip down to Cherryvale sharpish with a bag of balls

[Joe Schmo]

Very quiet on the Warriors fan forum, if wasn't for LastKnight, you get the feeling they wouldn't even have a match thread. Hope their squad have as much interest when they run on to the pitch on Friday night.

[ruckover]

I know players are supposed to talk up their chances in the papers, but the things I've heard them say this week would indicate they are very up for it. Obviously they could be trying to get their fans' hopes up, but I dunno...

Mixed emotions on this one. Part of me wants them to send over a full strength team so that if we beat them we can say "We beat Glasgow - no excuses." But most of me wants them to send over a weak side so that we have the best chance of winning.

[Joe Schmo]

As Glasgow are right behind us in the Rabo, they'll not want to roll over. They'll consider an Ulster scalp worth taking as we're the team to beat at the present time. They'll certainly look at our last Heineken home game result and gain something from it.

[Rooster]

Weegies are probably the closest to Ulster in tackle count this season

[Rooster]

Weegies are probably the closest to Ulster in tackle count this season

Ferocious defence of the fringes of the breakdown area. Wouldn't be surprised if their tackle count is high Rooster. It's central to how they play - they fight and live of Penalties and restrict scoring fr the other team.

And Ulster defend like mad and pounce on opposition errors so another close hard fought battle

[Joe Schmo]

Any of matches I've seen of them have been very dour, mind you most of them the weather was a significant factor. This Friday should be dry (and cold) a lot will depend on how quickly we can move the ball through phases against their tight defence which will aim to choke and slow everything (thereby conceding penalties) also depends how strict this French referee will be, if he interferes at every moment it could be a slow dour game right up Glasgow's alley.

[stickinout]

Weegies are probably the closest to Ulster in tackle count this season

Ferocious defence of the fringes of the breakdown area. Wouldn't be surprised if their tackle count is high Rooster. It's central to how they play - they fight and live of Penalties and restrict scoring fr the other team.

Indeed LK, if they get a man over the ball early at the breakdown and get lots of turnover penalties, i'll start to get worried. How do you beat them? Very important for us to stay on our feet and off load effectively. Play it loose and fast with plenty of good lines. A couple of tries in the first half might make them lose interest. I think this is going to be a test for our boys alright. I hope our boys are ready for it.

[promsandwich]

Any of matches I've seen of them have been very dour, mind you most of them the weather was a significant factor. This Friday should be dry (and cold) a lot will depend on how quickly we can move the ball through phases against their tight defence which will aim to choke and slow everything (thereby conceding penalties) also depends how strict this French referee will be, if he interferes at every moment it could be a slow dour game right up Glasgow's alley.

There's no doubt about it, to beat them we will have to wear them down up front, trying and get some sort of upper hand and hope to exploit the space available later in the game with quick ruck ball. Easier said than done though - I expect a tight tense affair with any gaps appearing in the last 20.

[Cap'n Grumpy]

...... also depends how strict this French referee will be, if he interferes at every moment it could be a slow dour game right up Glasgow's alley.

I predict that IF the Ulster crowd get vocal early on, he'll turn out to be a "homer", so let's give him something to think about.

[ruckover]

Gauzere's a very strict ref. Doesn't let the game flow much and pings guys as soon as they infringe. Well, that's what I got from the Munster v Sarries game, and from the commentary it sounded like that's what he does a lot.

[promsandwich]

...... also depends how strict this French referee will be, if he interferes at every moment it could be a slow dour game right up Glasgow's alley.

I predict that IF the Ulster crowd get vocal early on, he'll turn out to be a "homer", so let's give him something to think about.

suduko (difficult) crossword (cryptic) this years 11 plus 3rd paper?