Great Win For Ireland

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 14:14

Well done to Ireland and I have to be honest I was not expecting that.

Great also to see a true legend of sport on Sky, Willie John McBride and yes he was happy so a few pints of the blackstuff will be consumed in Ireland today.

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 14:20

Yes got to say great front row ,good win for Ireland , hoping for a Welsh win tomorrow watching it at the Old Mill they are showing it 0630 early but worth it

biglugs


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 14:25

David,just not the front row the whole eight were awesome,yessssssssssssss,bring on Wales i say,if they can beat Samoa

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 14:33

yes Kevin they had the beating of the oz well done see you in the morning Wales need this one

mikey53


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 16:05

Congrats recurring, makes life a little easier with not having to face the other two southern heavvies, YET, at least if we put Italy away as we should. As a previous thread stated we DO play better as underdog. Onwards and upwards, come on Wales!! msg to gusanova if you like Willie John McBride check out his British and Irish Lions website (blog) Back in a 60s Lions tour in S.A Willie was on the bench when one of Willies (Irish) team mates was questionably sent off fora tackle ? When a bok supporter ran on to attack the player leaving the pitch Mr Mc Bride promptly laid out the invading spectator with one punch. Ah Bliss what a connection that must have been... Finally I had a copy of a picture from "Lions '74" with signed team signatures only (copies) well I wrote to WJMcB to his village not knowing his proper address, within 3days I was sent an email from the great man with his full address including postcode, would any other sport provide you with that personel info ??

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 17:03

Thanks for that Mikey53,



Shows the character of a true sporting icon!!



Great Lions Captain, he and 'Broon fae Troon' were a brilliant second row partnership.



I was on duty in Ulster and was flying through Belfast City, Willie was there (in the Bar) had a pint with him and spent a great 20 minutes or so recanting his rugby life. Sadly he was on the way to Glasgow to attend Gordon Browns Funeral.

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 17:08

If Wales do not win against Samoa then its a bad selection call by Gatland, he is the only coach to keep with the same team that played the first game, I worry for injuries as Samoa are a very physical side and also shows that he does not have the strength in depth to play more players.

mikey53


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 18:06

gusanova bet you feasted on that great experiance for quite some time, special memories last a lifetime !!! Must add Ian McGeechan also put his autograph down for me on my picture another "Great". Willie should get his long overdue Knighthood just like Geesh, deserved also !!! Would also like to get Fergus Slattery's autograph for my collection too...

kiwikid


Joined: 18/08/2008
Posts: 496

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 18:28

The kiwis are loving it!!! anyone who beats the Aussie's are the Kiwi's best friends especially after the tri nations. WELL DONE IRELAND!!

rowan


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 20:38

i am proud to be welsh but second best would have been to be irish today, what a performance, well done to all the boys

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 21:46

Thanks again Mikey,



But what about Mike Gibson?



Can anyone name the starting XV of the Invincible Lions???

There are a few people who will be surprised as to its content!

mikey53


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
18/09/2011 00:22

Mike Gibson, Cliff Morgan, WJMcB, Gareth Edwards and or Phil Bennett JPR,Irvine, maybe Johnson prob Guscott next one give your input

theparson


Joined: 28/05/2011
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
18/09/2011 13:54

So it looks like Ireland v Wales in the quarter on Sat 8th.

mikey53


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
18/09/2011 14:37

Should be an interesting encounter if that's the case, wouldn't like to call that one even though I am a Paddy, mouth watering stuff Michael...

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
18/09/2011 14:38

So it will be ireland v England in the semi final then!!!!





DD

mikey53


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
18/09/2011 15:11

DD you and me both, would like to see that one happen but along the way ie; I have become more restrained in my wishes esp in my Fav sport a certain Mr Campese took that optimism away from me at Landsdowne Road, then blagged England (Carling) out of the final, all he had to do was open his gigantic gob, and tell Eng that they can't run with the ball, as Eng at the time played an unbeatable "Power" game, line out, Pitbull up the line a few times then Try, easy peasy, then Campo did his talking... history. DD maybe just maybe !!!!

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
18/09/2011 15:34

Still getting over the 'hangover'... was it a dream ?

Carndi


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 613

Message Posted:
18/09/2011 17:44

Well done Ireland. Keep her lit.