Inverdale doesnt only piss off boxing fans ......

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:16

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,3-2004332157,00.html

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 07:18

haha superb i hope bonker slaps the pompus dick in the mouth.
botham - walking L.E.G.E.N.D.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:18

The man is a Union twat through and through. fornicating loves himself, the pot-bellied bastard.

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 07:21

oi less of the union slagging. we aint all like that ya know.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:24

What's he on about? Superleague is massively entertaining. I love watching the league 'hits' - and the punch-ups ain't half bad too. Barry McDermott's right hand wouldn't disgrace a pro ring. I really thought he and Stuart Fielden were going to get it on the other day. That would have been fun.

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 07:27

scully and farrell going at it a few weeks back was pretty entertaining, if only we could convert Sculthorpe to an (union) outside centre and all woodwards backline problems would slot into place. Great player hard as nails too

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:29

Good old McDermott, the one-eyed monster. Fielden would batter the poor sod, all he'd have to do would be sneak up on Barry's blind side.

Inverdale = smug git, full of his own self-importance.

Worst thing is little Botham, London's "last minute goal-kicking hero" is on loan from Leeds.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:31

J wrote:scully and farrell going at it a few weeks back was pretty entertaining, if only we could convert Sculthorpe to an (union) outside centre and all woodwards backline problems would slot into place. Great player hard as nails too

Farrell's nose has been busted more times in the last few weeks than is good for him. Yeah, Scully is class (and Farrell). Nathan Wood also makes things happen.

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 07:32

theres so many good players it still amazes me we cant win the friggin ashes though.

Lugh · Post by **Lugh** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:33

bennie wrote:What's he on about? Superleague is massively entertaining. I love watching the league 'hits' - and the punch-ups ain't half bad too. Barry McDermott's right hand wouldn't disgrace a pro ring. I really thought he and Stuart Fielden were going to get it on the other day. That would have been fun.

A good game of league can be enjoyable - but so many games are dominated by defences and there is often very little action in the first half. (Union is going the same way mind!)

Union is a far more interesting game as it offers more than just tackling IMO.

I like watching the Aussie league games though - generally a much higher standard of running rugby is played and they are certainly no less physical - just more talented with the ball in hand.

Talking of punches - did anyone see the right hand Cannon landed on Mealamu (NZ vs Aus - Hooker Vs Hooker) the other day - talk about a peach!!!

Fair play to Mealamu though - he just sucked it up and piled into Cannon.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:34

J wrote:theres so many good players it still amazes me we cant win the friggin ashes though.

Yeah, but the Aussies are the best when it comes to team sports.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:34

J wrote:theres so many good players it still amazes me we cant win the friggin ashes though.

Watch the Aussie State of Origin games, that'll give you your answer.

It's the intensity that they play at down there. We just can't match it.

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 07:35

he did mate, didnt even blink an eyelid did he.
I agree union is a far more techinical and skilful game but I would say league is harder and generally fitter, though its not such a gap as it used to be.,
I prefer a decent game of union anyday but I do like a league too. SOme real barnstomers last year involving the saitns, tho I follow wigan.

Lugh · Post by **Lugh** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:38

J wrote:he did mate, didnt even blink an eyelid did he.
I agree union is a far more techinical and skilful game but I would say league is harder and generally fitter, though its not such a gap as it used to be.,
I prefer a decent game of union anyday but I do like a league too. SOme real barnstomers last year involving the saitns, tho I follow wigan.

Did you see when the Ref' broke it all up - Claret everywhere!

Always nice to see the Aussies get stuffed though!

I hope it's not raining for the return in Aussie on Sat - I reckon the Kiwi's could put 50 points on 'em.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:39

I once had a chat with Martin Herdman, a pro boxer who also played rugby league for London before it was really established in the capital. He said boxing was obviously more dangerous than league - but league is physically tougher.
He said he couldn't move the day after a league game.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 22 Jul 2004, 07:49

Astounding, the Sun having a go at someone for mis-representing facts and figures.

Compared to that putrid pile of shite, John Inverdale and the BBC are the bible.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 22 Jul 2004, 08:29

Goz wrote:Astounding, the Sun having a go at someone for mis-representing facts and figures.

Compared to that putrid pile of shite, John Inverdale and the BBC are the bible.

True. It's a bag of shite. The sub-editors are the best in the business though. Had to laugh at this morning's headline as Newcastle signed Kluivert: "Clog on the Tyne". Nice one.

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 10:09

Lugh wrote:
J wrote:he did mate, didnt even blink an eyelid did he.
I agree union is a far more techinical and skilful game but I would say league is harder and generally fitter, though its not such a gap as it used to be.,
I prefer a decent game of union anyday but I do like a league too. SOme real barnstomers last year involving the saitns, tho I follow wigan.
Did you see when the Ref' broke it all up - Claret everywhere!

Always nice to see the Aussies get stuffed though!

I hope it's not raining for the return in Aussie on Sat - I reckon the Kiwi's could put 50 points on 'em.

yeah was an awful game due to the conditions, i must admit i watched it huingover on the couch dozing in and out of consciousness.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 22 Jul 2004, 10:18

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:The sub-editors are the best in the business though. Had to laugh at this morning's headline as Newcastle signed Kluivert: "Clog on the Tyne". Nice one.

True The Sun are great at puns but not for worthwhile news :P

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 22 Jul 2004, 10:30

How about..rugby (either code) is wank?

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 10:39

that may be your opinion my friend, and i think your opinion is wank on this issue. so go have one.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 22 Jul 2004, 10:44

As a spectacle I'd sort of agree with Southpaw, that rugby is a bit wank. I just can't get into it. But those at the top of the game are some of the toughest cookies you're ever likely to find.

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 10:46

each to their own i suppose, i feel the same way bout most football games.

Norbert Dentressangle · Post by **Norbert Dentressangle** » 23 Jul 2004, 09:05

He's just a total bell and.

Does anyone remember that time he had a pop at Hagler live on one of the Harrison broadcasts? Hagler's one of boxing's all time greats and some smug middle class tosser who's most likely never paid to see a boxing match in his life.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 23 Jul 2004, 11:32

Norbert Dentressangle wrote:He's just a total bell and.

Does anyone remember that time he had a pop at Hagler live on one of the Harrison broadcasts? Hagler's one of boxing's all time greats and some smug middle class tosser who's most likely never paid to see a boxing match in his life.

I only wish Hagler was there to hear him.

Also, why are you named after a fleet of big red trucks?