A whiff of Cordite

[blockhead]

Makenna in the INDO.

At the beginning of 2016, after just 7,200 had shown up to Thomond Park for a derby with Ulster

?
No derby in TP at the begining of 2016.
There was one in Ravers and the crowd was 10,011 more than stated by said "journalist".
And 6 days earlier Munster had 25,600 in to witness another rodgering by big blue- (7-24).

No excuses for the numbers. He uses them constantly to suit his arguments, this time it's "irish fans are a bunch of bandwagoners".
I agree, we are, bar a few die-hards.
Makenna falls into the same old trap that most Irish Journalists do.
Being negative, and going against anything that is currently popular will mark you out as intelligent and sophisticated.

[johng]

George hook made a career out of it. Not sure I'd have him down as either of those 2

[paddyor]

George hook made a career out of it. Not sure I'd have him down as either of those 2

Hook was in a class of his own though. I remember in the early 00s, he was telling Tom McGurk that the closing of the mines meant Wales wouldn't be able to call on the coal miners for its props and locks anymore, they were likely doomed at scrum time....sure enough, Jones and Jenkins would go on to win 3 slams.

[Ruckedtobits]

Once again, Murray Kinsella demonstrates the quality of his journalism. A great profile / interview with Jean Kleyn in The42 at:

http://www.the42.ie/jean-kleyn-munster- ... 8-Mar2018/

In real contrast to the relative dross in Sat's IT where two good opportunities are missed, notably Jamie's first (?) significant interview since retirement.

Well done MK.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Anyone else hear Dave McIntyre interviewing BOD on OTB the other day? I had to turn it off because he just kept interrupting him...it was unbelievable.

[CiaranIrl]

Anyone else hear Dave McIntyre interviewing BOD on OTB the other day? I had to turn it off because he just kept interrupting him...it was unbelievable.

I can't stand listening to him most of the time.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Agreed, he seems to think he's the main event these days and that was only made worse by being the presenter.

[Raydollard]

Can’t smell the cordite.

[ChrisUppy]

Des Barry in the indo writes:

"Luke McGrath has not been able to overcome an ankle injury to leave Leinster looking vulnerable at home to The Scarlets in the Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday, writes Des Berry in The Herald."

Ehhh... what's that Des?

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/ ... 22258.html

[suisse]

Anyone else hear Dave McIntyre interviewing BOD on OTB the other day? I had to turn it off because he just kept interrupting him...it was unbelievable.

I can't stand listening to him most of the time.

Agreed. I kinda knew him for a while before he started working in media. He has a great career now so good for him. But I thought he was insufferable bore back then. He's really full of himself and it is made worse by Newstalk continually feeding his ego but having regular discussions about him even when he's not there. I almost get the feeling they know they could lose him at any time to a major broadcaster so they do what they can to make him feel special.

He's an okay commentator. He does a good job. But he's really bad at interviewing. His questions are always far too long, but he's not alone in Newstalk for that. Think Adrian Barry stumbling all over the place trying to ask a question. The OTB lads continually praise Bill O'Herlihy for his ability to spark debate often by saying as few amount of words as possible. McIntyre is the complete opposite.

[The Doc]

Anyone else hear Dave McIntyre interviewing BOD on OTB the other day? I had to turn it off because he just kept interrupting him...it was unbelievable.

I can't stand listening to him most of the time.

Can't bear him as an interviewer... His questions have about 10 sub clauses and he answers his own question while actually asking it.

He's ok as a commentator but I suspect it's the same reason... He fills the space.

I don't get why the OTB crowd keep making this issue about how fit he is... It bangs of a big "wannabe" complex


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[enby]

its now 25 mins into OTB review of the semis and they have now moved on from the woes of Munster to Donncha Ryan. No mention of Leinster yet!!

[Blue not red blood]

Liginds

[suisse]

Thanks. That'll save me from clicking.

In fairness, Newstalk have to be very careful. Anyone brave enough to question the abilities of some members of the Munster team are being absolutely savaged. It doesn't matter if it a Munster legend (Donal Lenihan - "what does he know about rugby?") or an incredibly successful winger (Shane Horgan - "typical Leinster bias"), if you speak openly and honestly, expect the best fans in the world (c) to question your integrity and intelligence. I know every fanbase has some knackers but the outrage there takes it to a new level. IRFU funding is a big one now.

The 6 Nations/Grand Slam.
European Cup
British and Irish Cup
And hopefully...Pro14.

All had or have an irish competing for the winning trophy. This is an unbelievable year for Irish rugby. Unless you're bitter.

[artaneboy]

Thanks. That'll save me from clicking.

In fairness, Newstalk have to be very careful. Anyone brave enough to question the abilities of some members of the Munster team are being absolutely savaged. It doesn't matter if it a Munster legend (Donal Lenihan - "what does he know about rugby?") or an incredibly successful winger (Shane Horgan - "typical Leinster bias"), if you speak openly and honestly, expect the best fans in the world (c) to question your integrity and intelligence. I know every fanbase has some knackers but the outrage there takes it to a new level. IRFU funding is a big one now.

The 6 Nations/Grand Slam.
European Cup
British and Irish Cup
And hopefully...Pro14.

All had or have an irish competing for the winning trophy. This is an unbelievable year for Irish rugby. Unless you're bitter.

Well, they’re supposedly “better when they’re bitter,” so we should expect a massive resurgence from our southern brethren soon...


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[neiliog93]

Thanks. That'll save me from clicking.

In fairness, Newstalk have to be very careful. Anyone brave enough to question the abilities of some members of the Munster team are being absolutely savaged. It doesn't matter if it a Munster legend (Donal Lenihan - "what does he know about rugby?") or an incredibly successful winger (Shane Horgan - "typical Leinster bias"), if you speak openly and honestly, expect the best fans in the world (c) to question your integrity and intelligence. I know every fanbase has some knackers but the outrage there takes it to a new level. IRFU funding is a big one now.

The 6 Nations/Grand Slam.
European Cup
British and Irish Cup
And hopefully...Pro14.

All had or have an irish competing for the winning trophy. This is an unbelievable year for Irish rugby. Unless you're bitter.

Any criticism of the Munster team has been qualified with (justified) comments about how they needed a lot of character and work ethic to get so far with some average players in the team. They'll twist anything to feed the 'D4 media' narrative (the same media that was massively up Munster's ass, 'pride', 'pashun' etc when they were successful in the mid-'00s, and at the same time disproportionately and sometimes vindictively critical of Leinster).

Don't forget that until we won the Slam, the near consensus on Mfans was that Schmidt and the IRFU were systematically biased towards Leinster, and this was the main reason for more Leinster players being selected in the Irish team. They were convinced they would hammer the Leinster shadow side with their near first XV in Thomond in December, and only that comfortable victory for Leinster, the subsequent Slam and Leinster's success in the Champions' Cup have belatedly forced a stubborn and ungracious admittance from most of them that Leinster are a bit ahead of Munster right now, and maybe (some) of Schmidt's selections were justified.

[blockhead]

From the BBC.

Dave Rennie has stressed that his Glasgow Warriors side have plenty of motivation of their own as they prepare to face a "desperate" Edinburgh.

Warriors are already assured of a home Pro14 semi-final heading into Saturday's 1827 Cup decider

1827?

[Peg Leg]

From the BBC.

Dave Rennie has stressed that his Glasgow Warriors side have plenty of motivation of their own as they prepare to face a "desperate" Edinburgh.

Warriors are already assured of a home Pro14 semi-final heading into Saturday's 1827 Cup decider

1827?

The hipsters 1872?

[Dexter]

John Cooney having a go at Indo's Eamonn Sweeny on Twitter, re an article on Sunday

[rooster]

John Cooney having a go at Indo's Eamonn Sweeny on Twitter, re an article on Sunday

Any wonder did you read it ?