Rugby like it used to be. A challenge

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 09:39

Following the pathetic response to the coaching clinic, the apparent demise of the Puma's. A few of us would like to get back to the grass roots and enjoy the game.



So here is the challenge-



The West of Girne challenges the East of Girne



To an over 60's rugby game.

To be played at a mutual date in November.



10 a side -20 mins each way in two 10 min periods.

Venue somewhere in the West.



After game booze up in either the Corner bar or the Citrus tree.



Singing of songs compulsory ,boat race compulsory, being taken home by the Mrs definatley compulsory.(late)



Prima Donna's, big girls blouses and hair combing wingers need not apply.



And no Kim your not old enough but you may run the line and be grateful for it .



All proceeds to 'Help for Heroes'

yogi1


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 09:53

put me down for it,I'm west of Girne, looking forward to it, a rugby day like it should be, women in the kitchen or drivers love it !!!!

BigMart


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 10:05

I'll run the other touchline, if invited.



Martin.

spangles


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 411

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 10:07

Sounds like the chemists better stock up on the Deep Heat and Algipan!



Great idea Hippo - good luck.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 10:15

Is it that cissy union or manly league,

Paul.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 10:30

This is Union and having a son who has played both at the top level he says union is far harder lots of rest periods in league.



Anyway you are to young, you could try and get some of those Eastern Jessie's motivated though.

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 12:58

sorry Paul you may splinter a finger nail, stick with the ironing



There is only one game of rugby and that is Union



Ian

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 13:32

http://www.sportingo.com/rugby/a3180_wigan-bath-lessons-rugby-learned

Tuttut


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 13:57

Great idea but i think you may have to drop the age to 50 as you may not get that many old people interested.



Please keep us infomed as i would love to see this game, or maybe a charity game against all expats young and old..



Tuttut

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 14:06

No and no again 60's the age and that's what the 'committee ' have decided up to now no response from the East!!!

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2918

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 14:31

So as per the committee,

Let me get this right,



You must be 60 or over.



The game must be Union



There will be 4 periods of 10 minutes



It must be played in the West.



Really wish you good luck with that Hippo, I hope you don't get too ridiculed if it does actually happen.

MotoMoto


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 15:03

Nice idea - I would be up for it, but as I am only 55 it appears I am to young.....



Based in Alsancak just behind the Corner bar



Laurence

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 15:04

Hippo,

Re- rest periods in league.Maybe a few years ago,beg to differ on that one,

Paul.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 15:22

hippo



when in november ?i may come out for few days anyway in november and would be honoured to play tight head if the timing suits .



paul message 5



cant believe you even asked that ....all that body armour and 6 tackle shite lol



kav

chinaeyes


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 15:22

My hubby is up for it,63 and lives in the West.

Jodienjon


Joined: 12/05/2010
Posts: 316

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 15:24

Hippo



No need to get your jock strap in a twist, How about a charity game against the pumas, show them how its done. I would luv to see that.



jon

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 15:31

just re read it ...in my haste to have a excuse to come over for the week lol im 16 year to early ....will it be on again in the year 2026 ?



kav



put my boots away again

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2918

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 15:35

Dave, if it's late november 2026 I can join you.



My best position was always left back.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 17:22

Kav,

You do surprise me mate,thought you would have had more sense then to big up a game that spends most of its time with the ball in the air on its way to the touch line.Rugby Yawwwnion,

Paul.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 18:31

Now lets not get our jock straps in a twist over codes the west team looks like its coming together. i forgot to say its three quarters of a pitch and 10 a side.



What we need now is a pundit from the East to get a side together.



As regards playing the Pumas, what Pumas?



We will be playing the art of course rugby.

Simhar


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 18:47

Hippo



I am currently a player for the Cyprus Pumas and feel your comments regarding the Pumas are both misinformed and frankly ridiculous. The club is in it's close season and training for the 2010/2011 season is yet to be begin. However the club exists and will be playing rugby this coming season to the extent that the "embargo" in the TRNC allows.



I will not enter into a debate with you as you often make postings with an obvious dislike of the Pumas Rugby Club.



Fixtures will be posted here, and on the Pumas web site as fixtures are arranged.



I wish you all the luck with your fixture and am sure it will be a sight to behold, I look forward to being a spectator at the game.



Regards

Simhar

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 19:31

paul



used to play rugby ,but watch the footy all my life



kav

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 20:05

Kav,

Me too mate,

Paul.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 21:26

Hipps

Don't forget to make sure 112 are in attendance because you are going to need them.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 22:48

Can we put you down for a place then AJ

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 23:07

Dear Simbar,



Why not debate in the public domain?



Anti Pumas certainly not In fact I helped coach the side up to two years ago.

And you may like to know that the west team is made up of ex coaches and officials,



Close season, surely this is the time that you should be participating in fitness and pre season conditioning.



I feel that the move from the traditional venues was to the detriment of the ethos of why the team was formed and the support that you received,



Now i am informed a new side has been formed in Guzelyurt. maybe they will give you a pre season game.



What i and my friends are proposing is a charity game, which just may illustrate to you the how rugby is played and the thought behind it.



Instead of opposing perhaps you may learn.



Looking at your profile maybe it was you that saw an opportunity to benefit from the Pumas



By the way you obviously know a lot about rugby, your playing experience may be of benefit to our 'old boys side'

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 23:41

Will you need a permit to entertain?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 00:06

Hipps can I play I qualify on age and i would make a great hooker, seriously well done you, the best game in the world, my eldest granson is now accepted into the welsh junior squad. i cant wait for this x

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 07:04

I am sure we can find a job for you in the kitchen Lilli remember rugby is a game for men played by men coached by men and the women's place is in the kitchen. he he



And before somebody mentions women's rugby it is about as natural as men playing badminton.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 07:22

Hipps

'Can we put you down for a place then AJ'



I wont qualify for another few years yet.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 07:27

I think we may make an exception in your case !!!!

Simhar


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 07:53

Hippo



"Why not debate in the public domain?"

- there is nothing to debate, The Pumas are live and well



"Anti Pumas certainly not In fact I helped coach the side up to two years ago."

re-read your posts, you should be ashamed!



"I feel that the move from the traditional venues was to the detriment of the ethos of why the team was formed and the support that you received"

- You could be right here and you are defiantly allowed your opinion. One of the few comments you have made about the Pumas which is not just outright inflammatory



What i and my friends are proposing is a charity game, which just may illustrate to you the how rugby is played and the thought behind it.

Instead of opposing perhaps you may learn.



- Where do I oppose it, I wished you well and said I would look forward to it! I just object to your attack and misinformation on the Pumas



"Looking at your profile maybe it was you that saw an opportunity to benefit from the Pumas"

- what the hell do y

Simhar


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 07:56

cont.....



you mean by that. more misinformation and malice, see a pattern here?



"By the way you obviously know a lot about rugby, your playing experience may be of benefit to our 'old boys side'"

- not old enough by your own rules.



I say again that I wish you all the luck with your idea and look forward to watching and supporting this game. All I am asking is you stop attacking the Pumas and spreading unfounded rumours about the club.



Regards



Simhar

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 08:46

Simhar,

The Hipster does seem to have a tendency of diving into things feet first,

Paul.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 09:16

The Hippo has just touched a few nerves.



Maybe if the hat fits?

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 09:22

Actually Simhar I am more than pleased to hear that the Puma's are very much an active side. I look forward to watching you train and play at Alsancak stadium soon!!



As an active player, I am sure you will be looking forward to competing in this coming season I wish them and you all the luck in regaining the Turkish league championship.

Storm



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 240

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 09:30

My Mrs says I cannot play, but watch this space and I am well old enough.

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 09:42

Why not just have a vets team? Hippo? The current "management" of the Pumas has managed to allow the success to slide. What about a vets team that could play fixtures against vets teams from the rest of Europe?

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 10:23

As much as i would love to play vets-the qualifying age limit is now over 35 with all the will in the world there is no way i am going to go head to head with a 35 year testosteroned up prop.

Now if they ran a EGOR (Elderly gentleman of rugby) you can play at any age and as you get older different rules apply.



you have to be 40 before they will let you join and you start playing in white shorts.



"When you're 50 you get black, 60 is red and 70 gold. When you turn 80 you get purple shorts and, if you're still playing at 90, you can wear what ever colour you like, it's a miracle you're there.

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 10:36

Okay, why not start an EGOR team? ;-)

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 10:58

Yes ,why not maybe that is the way to go. I am sure it will be discussed at HQ

yogi1


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
21/08/2010 17:43

certaily rattled a few cages there then, come on East have you no bottle, it's for charity for goodness sake. I think that if our service people put there lives on the line 24/7 for you at least you can put your body on the line for 40mins or so.

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
21/08/2010 18:13

I think it's the age range. Drop it to Egor standards and you might have a few more takers