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NaiveMelodies

only1stevo wrote: »

BOD Man of the Match is probably buying money today!

The free-est

hucklebuck

only1stevo wrote: »

The free-est

Good shout man, I thought the match was 4pm so missed the start.

Hulk Hands

I've a feeling the lads are only messing. Anyways, for his performance in big games alone (France 00, oz 01, oz 03, England 02, England 04, France 05, England 07, Wales 07, and oz 11 especially) he deserves each and every accolade 100 times over. It's strange in Ireland, we're so small we don't often get someone we can count as one of the best in the world. Sonia was one, despite her getting screwed by drug takers. Harrington was another, until he lost his mind. I'd still say bod is our greatest of the lot

hucklebuck

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I've a feeling the lads are only messing. Anyways, for his performance in big games alone (France 00, oz 01, oz 03, England 02, England 04, France 05, England 07, Wales 07, and oz 11 especially) he deserves each and every accolade 100 times over. It's strange in Ireland, we're so small we don't often get someone we can count as one of the best in the world. Sonia was one, despite her getting screwed by drug takers. Harrington was another, until he lost his mind. I'd still say bod is our greatest of the lot

Top Three are probably Taylor, O Driscoll and Keane not necessarily in that order.

Lyaiera

Anyone know a decent pub for the week's racing in Cork? Wifi would be a big plus as I could use my laptop.

I've seen a lot of racing shown in Larry Tompkins but I'm unsure about the wifi. I know the pubs around UCC do a good bit of business as well but I couldn't be bothered hiking up there.

Anyone know if Seabeat gets into Fred Winter?

kiers47

hucklebuck wrote: »

Top Three are probably Taylor, O Driscoll and Keane not necessarily in that order.

Harrington is almost definitely the best sports person that has ever came out of this country. Bar non . IMO of course

BumperD

Preview on TG4 tonight 6.25pm don McLean etc.

nobody told me

hucklebuck wrote: »

Top Three are probably Taylor, O Driscoll and Keane not necessarily in that order.

How in gods name would Katie Taylor be above Sonia o Sullivan

mr.jingle

kiers47 wrote: »

Harrington is almost definitely the best sports person that has ever came out of this country. Bar non . IMO of course

Pity he lost the plot after his success, the fact O'Driscoll has been consistently one of the best for a more sustained period of time would make him more deserving of the title imo. Keane would be up there but of course Saipan is still in a lot of memories.

kiers47

mr.jingle wrote: »

Pity he lost the plot after his success, the fact O'Driscoll has been consistently one of the best for a more sustained period of time would make him more deserving of the title imo. Keane would be up there but of course Saipan is still in a lot of memories.

Harrington had 10 good years at the top of the sport. The fact that he won 3 majors in 2 years later on in that period highlights his drive and determination. It is a pity his level has dropped in the last 3or4 years alright.

I would probably have O'Driscoll second in fairness.

mr.jingle

kiers47 wrote: »

Harrington had 10 good years at the top of the sport. The fact that he won 3 majors in 2 years later on in that period highlights his drive and determination. It is a pity his level has dropped in the last 3or4 years alright.

I would probably have O'Driscoll second in fairness.

Its a pity for both to be honest as Harrington had it all at his feet and was winning when he had a brain fart and decided he wanted to be better and destroyed his game when there really was no need and as a golfer myself I know just how hard it is to be good at that game, probably one of the toughest games out there mentally


O'Driscolls downfall is Ireland ultimately underachieved especially on the world stage. Irelands golden generation brought about only 1 grand slam when the team were capable of a lot more.

hucklebuck

nobody told me wrote: »

How in gods name would Katie Taylor be above Sonia o Sullivan

You mean how is 4 time World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Taylor above 1 time World Champion, Olympic Silver medalist O Sullivan?

kiers47

hucklebuck wrote: »

You mean how is 4 time World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Taylor above 1 time World Champion, Olympic Silver medalist O Sullivan?

In fairness huckle. That is like comparing formula 1 and tiddly winks. Women's boxing has been a relatively uncompetitive affair for the last 5 years. While women's long distance running is one of the most competitive on the world/Olympic calendar.
FWIW I'd agree that she probably has done a bit more to deserve a place on the list.
I would question your blatant omission of Harrington.

hucklebuck

kiers47 wrote: »

In fairness huckle. That is like comparing formula 1 and tiddly winks. Women's boxing has been a relatively uncompetitive affair for the last 5 years. While women's long distance running is one of the most competitive on the world/Olympic calendar.
FWIW I'd agree that she probably has done a bit more to deserve a place on the list.
I would question your blatant omission of Harrington.

I don't really watch the golf, my impression was he was white hot and won three (?) majors and has been mediocre either side of it?

It was more a longevity list.

hucklebuck

Urban you should rename this thread the Minella Foru thread.

UrbanSea

Went to the sligo rovers match last night lads not televised or anything. 0-0 and athlone get a penalty, I was on betfair at the time they didn't suspend the market until they actually scored the penalty. Could back Athlone at 14/1 when they were just about to take a penalty. Definitely opportunities for money to be made

kiers47

hucklebuck wrote: »

I don't really watch the golf, my impression was he was white hot and won three (?) majors and has been mediocre either side of it?

It was more a longevity list.

He was in or around the top of the game for 10 years. That is a long time in sporting terms. Has been in decline since but golf mentally takes it's toll on the best.

hucklebuck

kiers47 wrote: »

He was in or around the top of the game for 10 years. That is a long time in sporting terms. Has been in decline since but golf mentally takes it's toll on the best.

He lost it when he got his eyes lasered by that shower, I think they hit his brain :eek:

jimjamcos

UrbanSea wrote: »

Went to the sligo rovers match last night lads not televised or anything. 0-0 and athlone get a penalty, I was on betfair at the time they didn't suspend the market until they actually scored the penalty. Could back Athlone at 14/1 when they were just about to take a penalty. Definitely opportunities for money to be made

Brilliant!

UrbanSea

jimjamcos wrote: »

Brilliant!

Shame I had no money in the account they went 6/4 immediately after. Will know better next time.

hucklebuck

UrbanSea wrote: »

Went to the sligo rovers match last night lads not televised or anything. 0-0 and athlone get a penalty, I was on betfair at the time they didn't suspend the market until they actually scored the penalty. Could back Athlone at 14/1 when they were just about to take a penalty. Definitely opportunities for money to be made

Great stuff, even people who are paid to watch Sligo don't :P

Hulk Hands

You can't get mobile Internet in sligo. Blatant lies

UrbanSea

1G

carpothepunk

Golantilla sleeps soundly tonight

unitedrover

Think the thread title will be changing to Killultagh Vic after Wednesday..

hucklebuck

unitedrover wrote: »

Think the thread title will be changing to Killultagh Vic after Wednesday..

For two days until Minella Foru dots up.

Colonel Sanders

Has to log onto the work e-mail there as I forgot to forward the flight confirmation to my gmail on Friday (I hate my blackberry so don't want to have to go looking through that). All set now

The young lads in bed so I'm watching the TG4 preview I recorded earlier & sipping on a bottle of stout. The holidays start here!

Colonel Sanders

Tomorrow night is gonna be an outrage. We should be rid of the baggage & in the pub by 7 at the latest. Hopefully earlier

Luap

Booked the bus today but got locked out of my email and dont have my reference number. Anyone know if I'm able to get on the bus without it?

Its the go bus?

Hulk Hands

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

Tomorrow night is gonna be an outrage. We should be rid of the baggage & in the pub by 7 at the latest. Hopefully earlier

Ah thats childs play. Expecting to get stuck into my first creamy pint around lunchtime. Early flight though

Luap

Luap wrote: »

Booked the bus today but got locked out of my email and dont have my reference number. Anyone know if I'm able to get on the bus without it?

Its the go bus?

Edit: Can you get on with I.D?

Colonel Sanders

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Ah thats childs play. Expecting to get stuck into my first creamy pint around lunchtime. Early flight though

I fly at 3.50

Couple of the lads on a plane around 1.50. Think they're heading to Twiston Davies boozer

dicky dunne

Any of you lads setting off tomorrow? 5 of us on the Aer Lingus flight into Birmingham at lunchtime

Johner

Was absolutey dieng with a hangover at Naas today. Must have been my first time there without going to the bar.

Backed Quickpic Vic and couldn't believe the tactics.

BumperD

Luap wrote: »

Edit: Can you get on with I.D?

They'll have your name/booking listed Luap

BumperD

dicky dunne wrote: »

Any of you lads setting off tomorrow? 5 of us on the Aer Lingus flight into Birmingham at lunchtime

I'm on ryanair later tomorrow dublin to brommy airport. Cannot wait. I'll be drinking ale in cheltenham by 8pm!

BumperD

For those heading to stratford, that canadian diamond runs in the 4.10. The lad who beat him lto dotted up in the imperial cup. Has won a cls 3 before. High enough in the weights but the claimer chops 5lbs off to make it effectively off 1 lb higher than last win. Not one to go heavy on as its a big field & his last win was by only a head.

NaiveMelodies

hucklebuck wrote: »

For two days until Minella Foru dots up.

Will he get in? Have been keen on him for a while.

Colonel Sanders

Aer Lingus at 3.50 to Birmingham

Montpellier. Ale. Kebabs. Vomit

Been far too long since I was in Cheltenham for the November meeting let alone the festival. Birmingham gets hit when I go to the Pillar for my annual fix

NaiveMelodies

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

Aer Lingus at 3.50 to Birmingham

Montpellier. Ale. Kebabs. Vomit

Been far too long since I was in Cheltenham for the November meeting let alone the festival. Birmingham gets hit when I go to the Pillar for my annual fix

Very jealous of all you old men going over for the festival, it really sucks being young these days.

jimjamcos

Didn't want to go festival anyway.. (fuckers)



Enjoy!

Colonel Sanders

only1stevo wrote: »

Very jealous of all you old men going over for the festival, it really sucks being young these days.

I'm not double carpet until October

Old is an insult :pac:

mdwexford

Damn you people going for the Champion Hurdle.

Flying to Bristol at 1.50 Wednesday myself.
Can't fooking wait.

BumperD

I'm going to do my best to "drink sensibly" over there. For the first hour on Monday evening anyway.

Hulk Hands

only1stevo wrote: »

Very jealous of all you old men going over for the festival, it really sucks being young these days.

I managed it as a broke student once, and am still the right side of 25 now. No excuses! Its a marathon event, suits to be young

NaiveMelodies

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I managed it as a broke student once, and am still the right side of 25 now. No excuses! Its a marathon event, suits to be young

Ah I was only ribbing the elders.. I'm just weak of mind!

carpothepunk

Did it at 19 first time myself and still the good side of 25. Glad to be sending the old boy over on Boylesports dime.

Colonel Sanders

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I managed it as a broke student once, and am still the right side of 25 now. No excuses! Its a marathon event, suits to be young

At the age of 21 our college saw it fit to give the racing society a "travel grant" FFS. Ridiculous

14 lads in a 3 bed gaff. Good times (and no sword fighting before the smart comments start)

king Henry 14

Not going myself but have the week off work for it. The wife has a bed made up in the shed for me because I talk so much sh*t when(if) I get home. Suits me fine anyways cause she snores. Best of luck to all for the week.