Ruckedtobits wrote:I had forgotten how bad is Daire O'B on RTE. There are two women presenters who are streets ahead and exhibit enthusiasm and knowledge about the game. He is smarmy, detached and arrogant and does nothing to convince the viewer to stay connected.
Maybe he and Cumiskey should go to games together.
He gives off an unshakable impression that he just doesn't want to be there.
Cantwell is enthusiastic in her approach which I much prefer because I think ATH can be a bit dull at times.
Nothing against Eddie and Lenihans insights, but their voices don't exactly resonate with me when I'm tired on Monday evening ha. Combine this with Daire and it's a one way ticket to me nodding off on the couch
Ruckedtobits wrote:I had forgotten how bad is Daire O'B on RTE. There are two women presenters who are streets ahead and exhibit enthusiasm and knowledge about the game. He is smarmy, detached and arrogant and does nothing to convince the viewer to stay connected.
Maybe he and Cumiskey should go to games together.
Go easy
Pope hasn't gone easy on a couple of occasions and fair f^cks to him.
He said at one point to DOB, I don't appreciate that you would suggest that I would think that - oomph
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall who's the greatest player of them all? It is Drico your majesty.
Ruckedtobits wrote:I had forgotten how bad is Daire O'B on RTE. There are two women presenters who are streets ahead and exhibit enthusiasm and knowledge about the game. He is smarmy, detached and arrogant and does nothing to convince the viewer to stay connected.
Maybe he and Cumiskey should go to games together.
He gives off an unshakable impression that he just doesn't want to be there.
Cantwell is enthusiastic in her approach which I much prefer because I think ATH can be a bit dull at times.
Nothing against Eddie and Lenihans insights, but their voices don't exactly resonate with me when I'm tired on Monday evening ha. Combine this with Daire and it's a one way ticket to me nodding off on the couch
There really is something about the atmosphere and the lighting of the studio, accompanied with it being dark outside and a Monday evening that makes it seem a bit dull and grim.
Cummiskey's where are they now of the 2009 Grand Slam team is a predictable poop show
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simonokeeffe wrote:Cummiskey's where are they now of the 2009 Grand Slam team is a predictable poop show
13 Brian O’Driscoll (capt)
Media mogul, investor and senior adviser (Teneo). Rugby chats on Friday nights are increasingly educational as Ireland’s greatest ever sportsman - George Best being undone by the bright lights - remains a familiar and welcome face across all platforms. Limped out of the 2014 Pro12 final at the RDS with nothing left to prove.
People said he was kind of a cool dude!
Ruddock's tackle stats consistently too low for me to be taken seriously as a Six Nations blindside..... Ruddock's defensive stats don't stack up. - All Blacks Nil, Jan 15th, 2014
England A 8 - 14 Ireland A, 25th Jan 2014 Ruddock(c) 19/2 Tackles
I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
Treat life like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
IanD wrote:I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
IanD wrote:I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
Matt Williams is usually pretty good in the Saturday IT, but that's tomorrow.
“As you all know first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.”
IanD wrote:I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
Haven't watched it yet but these guys are always great.
IanD wrote:I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
The Times has a video on Ireland's weaknesses which is quite insightful, although they can't use actual footage. Also Stephen Jones loses the rag with Eddie Jones for his Wales comments, his piece informs readers of things Welsh that are great.
IanD wrote:I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
The Times has a video on Ireland's weaknesses which is quite insightful, although they can't use actual footage. Also Stephen Jones loses the rag with Eddie Jones for his Wales comments, his piece informs readers of things Welsh that are great.
Stephen Jones isn't one of them.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall who's the greatest player of them all? It is Drico your majesty.
Ruckedtobits wrote:
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
The Times has a video on Ireland's weaknesses which is quite insightful, although they can't use actual footage. Also Stephen Jones loses the rag with Eddie Jones for his Wales comments, his piece informs readers of things Welsh that are great.
IanD wrote:I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
I read Tolands mind dump and tipped along here to see if anyone had any idea what he was banging on about. Anyone?
"That was shiterarse coaches need to look at themselves this is as bad at is.beem with school. Items impeovrnkyb neefedc"
IanD wrote:I hate the cliches from commentators. Example is from football but happens in rugby too.
Last Ronnie Whealan said ''Chelsea are really much better in the second half''. Time on the clock was 49 minutes. So they were playing well for 4 minutes. Why not say that?
If you're not into cliches, you'll do well to avoid Liam Toland in the IT today. By his standards, a sloppy piece with some big expressions e.g. "THE CORRIDOR OF POWER", without anything like an explanation of what he means.
Been searching in vain for any commentator who has envisaged what tommorow's game will be about and how we can win it. Any suggestions?
I read Tolands mind dump and tipped along here to see if anyone had any idea what he was banging on about. Anyone?
Corridor of power.
IMHO. Some of the possibilities.
1. The 10-12 Channel.
2. The fringe around the ruck/breakdown for pick and go.
3. The "line speed" area between the two sets of backs.
4. The corridor leading from the dressing rooms to the pitch.
5. Where EJ might end up outside the headmaster's office if. ...
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall who's the greatest player of them all? It is Drico your majesty.
Securing the corridor between the pitch and dressing room could be the difference between getting a half time orange segment, or standing around with your dangle hanging out, if you know what I mean (and I’m sure that you do).
"That was shiterarse coaches need to look at themselves this is as bad at is.beem with school. Items impeovrnkyb neefedc"
domhnallj wrote:Securing the corridor between the pitch and dressing room could be the difference between getting a half time orange segment, or standing around with your dangle hanging out, if you know what I mean (and I’m sure that you do).
Attacking that corridor Worked for Scotland
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CiaranIrl wrote:
Matt Williams is usually pretty good in the Saturday IT, but that's tomorrow.
I take it back.
“As you all know first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.”
