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[Pete999]

Just recalled an article regarding Eddie Jones, it seems that Eddie was on the receiving end of some abuse whilst travelling on public transport, the abuse apparently stemmed fro the fact that England had lost the Cakcutta Cup Match last weekend, the loss was sad but it's a game and not the end of the world, well to me it was, as I love it when teams give the Jocks a bloody nose, sadly though it was not the case last Saturday, well done Sweaties.

What is even sadder is the abuse Eddie got from some morons on the train, which prompted Eddie to say he wouldnt travel by public transport again.
Eddie has done wonders for England rugby, and is by far the best coach around today, you only have to look at what he achieved when he coached the Japanese National Rugby team, an outstanding achievement, I for one wish Eddie all the best, a honest talented coach, and seems a good all round bloke, sad that some Cretins gave him a hard time for losing a game of Rugby, good luck Eddie.

 

[Midwest]

I read somewhere that the England team coach got a fair amount of abuse from Scottish fans before the match as well. I understand that its a competitive game; never been to such a Rugby match before, but thought it was unlike Football and the related crowd issues.

Perhaps this sport is changing?

 

[Pete999]

I read somewhere that the England team coach got a fair amount of abuse from Scottish fans before the match as well. I understand that its a competitive game; never been to such a Rugby match before, but thought it was unlike Football and the related crowd issues.

Perhaps this sport is changing?

For the worse, if things like this are a regular occurence.

 

[Midwest]

For the worse, if things like this are a regular occurence.

Only ever watched RU on the telly, apart the kids local stuff, all the fans could watch sat amongst each other it seemed. Looks like that's changing.

 

[Pete999]

Only ever watched RU on the telly, apart the kids local stuff, all the fans could watch sat amongst each other it seemed. Looks like that's changing.

Happy days

 

[andyb]

I've been to many international rugby matches and never seen any trouble.
This year I was in Rome for the match, I bought my ticket through the Italian RFU site, no problem.
Fans mix before the match in the pubs, walk to the ground together and mix during and after the match, again in the pubs.
This was a few idiots, it was in England the next day and we don't even know if they were rugby fans (this incedent happened after a game of football in Manchester)

 

[Fox]

I thought the home fans were pretty poor at Murrayfield, too. At Twickenham, The Aviva and also the Principality, both home and away fans respect penalty/conversion kickers by remaining quiet - the loud boos at Murrayfield trying to put Farrell off were appalling. Perhaps the lack of respect stems solely from Scottish fans?

This said, Scotland played a blinder and thoroughly deserved the win. Just a pity their fans don't seem to respect the game.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

scotland have won so many wooden spoons, they finally have enough wood to build a diy trophy display stand out of them all. so its only fair we let them have something to put on the stand after all the work they put into collecting them wooden spoons. the ones left over can be used on burns night for the torches....

 

[Des 56]

I think its a case of a few morons mouthing away because someone is a notable person,in their feeble minds it becomes a pack baying fun thing to do

Eddie Jones is a high profile England manager, he seems to lack the understanding that there are all sorts in our society, a small percentage are these moron types

Travelling common class on public transport whilst being such a high profile person was a silly thing to do in the first instance

He is a fine coach but this episode puts a question mark on his decision making
Its just as well his decisions in the game don't reflect those he has made outside of the game

 

[Midwest]

Perhaps he's not paid enough to use anything other than public transport.

Schoolboy error by his (taxi) driver, leaving the door unlocked after Jones got into the car

 

[Midwest]

Pete, how very dare you!

 

[Pete999]

Pete, how very dare you!

Hi Middy, it's nothing personal honestly, I just happen to dissagree with your reasoning, I Just don't agree with you, if we all went around agreeing with verything we all said about anything, it would be a sorry state of afairs, for example I don't like the x when anyone disagrees with something someone says, it get my hackles up imediately, maybe I'm just a sentimental old git.

 

[Midwest]

Hi Middy, it's nothing personal honestly, I just happen to dissagree with your reasoning, I Just don't agree with you, if we all went around agreeing with verything we all said about anything, it would be a sorry state of afairs, for example I don't like the x when anyone disagrees with something someone says, it get my hackles up imediately, maybe I'm just a sentimental old git.

Well I would disagree with you or might not, if I knew what you were disagreeing with

 

[Pete999]

Well I would disagree with you or might not, if I knew what you were disagreeing with

100% the first paragraph 75% the second one, just because he (Eddie Jones) is high profile shouldn't prohibit him fro using public transport, far from it, I applaud him for doing so, it's the monority Cretins I feel should be castigated, mindless idiots. Don't feel there is any more milage in debating this, you know where I'm coming from, likewise, I know your thoughts. A disagreement ensues, no problem.

 

[Midwest]

I blame the taxi driver for compounding the problem.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I would rather watch a rugby match ,where man are men .
then watch a 22 blokes kicking a bag of wind about ,where they are on a grand scale of monies .brill cream boys.

 

[littlespark]

It was a great game.... although I am biased. I do object to the 'sweaty jocks' statements that are prolific on this forum.
We are not sweaty. Ok, maybe we don't spend any money on anti perspirant.... but the chilly wind up our kilts keeps things cool.

High profile peeps should use public transport, but they shouldn't be subjected to harassment just like any other person.
These moronic types should have been bred out of civilisation by now.

 

[Pete999]

It was a great game.... although I am biased. I do object to the 'sweaty jocks' statements that are prolific on this forum.
We are not sweaty. Ok, maybe we don't spend any money on anti perspirant.... but the chilly wind up our kilts keeps things cool.

High profile peeps should use public transport, but they shouldn't be subjected to harassment just like any other person.
These moronic types should have been bred out of civilisation by now.

Think you may have got it wrong Littlesparks, the endearing term sweaty comes from "sweaty socks" jocks, same as many other terms that aren't meant to be confrontational, so don't take offence, cus none is intended.

 

[littlespark]

no offence taken, Pete.... I said it all in jest. hence the winky face at the end.

 

[Midwest]

100% the first paragraph 75% the second one, just because he (Eddie Jones) is high profile shouldn't prohibit him fro using public transport, far from it, I applaud him for doing so, it's the monority Cretins I feel should be castigated, mindless idiots. Don't feel there is any more milage in debating this, you know where I'm coming from, likewise, I know your thoughts. A disagreement ensues, no problem.

You misconstrued me; I didn't mean shouldn't use public transport, hell even the Queen does, just that his fee's means he can't fly around the place like Air Miles Andy & HRH Princess Hair Bun.

Still blame the (taxi) driver.

 

[Pete999]

You misconstrued me; I didn't mean shouldn't use public transport, hell even the Queen does, just that his fee's means he can't fly around the place like Air Miles Andy & HRH Princess Hair Bun.

Still blame the (taxi) driver.

Stop using big words this early Middy you will give me a headache

 

[Midwest]

Stop using big words this early Middy you will give me a headache

Westward got some pills for that

 

[Squid]

F!!ck the Scots they are always a Krankie bunch at the best of times and miserable to boot ;o)))))

 

[MDJ]

Definition of a Scotsman= A Drunkard who hates the English with a passion for something that happened 700 years ago, my god imagine being married to a Scottish Woman? especially if you forgot your anniversary, Eddie Jones got attacked on a train and that was after they thrashed us, if we would have beaten them he may not be with us any longer LOL, I did notice one of the Sweats had Ginger hair, what is it with Sweats and Ginger hair haha

 

[Pete999]

Definition of a Scotsman= A Drunkard who hates the English with a passion for something that happened 700 years ago, my god imagine being married to a Scottish Woman? especially if you forgot your anniversary, Eddie Jones got attacked on a train and that was after they thrashed us, if we would have beaten them he may not be with us any longer LOL, I did notice one of the Sweats had Ginger hair, what is it with Sweats and Ginger hair haha

Thrashed is a bit strong, just wonder what the headlines would have been if it was on the other foot England narrowly beat Scotland????

 

[rapparee]

So will Eddie Jones' last game be a defeat against the scummy Irish

 

[camerabloke]

Isn’t he off to japan or did I dream that

 

[pirate]

It was a good match. We won. I don't hate the English, and have many good English friends. Sadly, there are some moronic English-haters here, and most of them have doubtful intelligence...if they had 2 neurones instead of 1 they would be classed as MENSA material, but only by their cronies.
Rugby is an interesting game, and I enjoyed playing it for many years, a very long time ago. More interesting to me now is how I can go to a big match, drink some beer while watching, and never be worried about violence and mayhem as I watch the game, and wander down Rose Street afterwards. This is worlds apart from the football situation, obviously.
I mentioned at the start of this post that Scotland won the Calcutta Cup match. We did, fair and square as far as I could see, but it is a very rare thing for us to beat the English who have clearly dominated for years, and deservedly so. Just thought I would bring some balance in

 

[rapparee]

Isn’t he off to japan or did I dream that

No he's still in charge.

 

[MDJ]

Irelands defence is the best I have seen in years, they were brilliant, definately world cup front runners, they were under serious pressure most of the game but still dictated the pace, absolutely brilliant, we were beaten by a better team, end of.

 

[rapparee]

Irelands defence is the best I have seen in years, they were brilliant, definately world cup front runners, they were under serious pressure most of the game but still dictated the pace, absolutely brilliant, we were beaten by a better team, end of.

No they always peak at the wrong time. When the world cup cycles round, they will have lost there edge.