Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[Paulclem]

I'll be keeping a friendly eye on things, with a view to the RWC which now only months away!

Not that I think any NH team has a dog's show of taking the cup for only its second trip north. They should've made the trophy upside down.

My impression is that Scotland and Wales are improving. Perhaps it'll be closer this time.

[jocky]

My impression is that Scotland and Wales are improving. Perhaps it'll be closer this time.

I am so glad that it wisnae me that downloaded the Chippendales video. What an embarassment ! Mrs Jocky went to see them and I enquired how it went? She said "I had to put a pound coin between my teeth and drop it down the front of one of their shorts" So are they cracked up as good as their reputation ? She looked at me with a flushed face and quietly replied "I don't know I never opened my eyes" You bloody liar, and that's a pound your owe me.

All will become clearer in a few days in France, or maybe not.

King Kenny knows his fitba and if he thinks Andy Carroll is a Liverpool centre forward then that is good enough for me.

[jocky]

You wouldn't believe the cost of a male stripper in Montreal, it can cost you upwards of 20 dollars per song for a lap dance. That's twice the price of a female stripper here, outrageous!

Pip, old chap, my Auntie Helen who emigrated to Canada seventy years ago phones me with exactly the same complaint. Of course she comes from Ottowa, which might explain a lot.

[prendrelemick]

I am so glad that it wisnae me that downloaded the Chippendales video. What an embarassment ! Mrs Jocky went to see them and I enquired how it went? She said "I had to put a pound coin between my teeth and drop it down the front of one of their shorts" So are they cracked up as good as their reputation ? She looked at me with a flushed face and quietly replied "I don't know I never opened my eyes" You bloody liar, and that's a pound your owe me.

All will become clearer in a few days in France, or maybe not.

King Kenny knows his fitba and if he thinks Andy Carroll is a Liverpool centre forward then that is good enough for me.

I've often wondered where a scotsman keeps his loose change.

[jocky]

In anticipation of tonights match between Wales and England, here is a reminder of Phil Bennetts inspirational pep talk to his Welsh team mates in 1977;

"Look what the b######s have done to Wales. They've taken our coal, our water, our steel. They buy our houses and they only live in them for a fortnight every 12 months. What have they given us ? Absolutely nothing. We've been exploited, raped, controlled and punished by the English - and that's who you are playing this afternoon. "

Personally speaking I have no preference for who triumphs.

[Paulclem]

Come on England!!!!

A few warm up matches before the world cup.....I wish...

[prendrelemick]

I suppose I ought to support England, but I am almost overcome with apathy.


And my Granny was welsh.

[jocky]

Well done England. Great match.

[The Atheist]

In anticipation of tonights match between Wales and England, here is a reminder of Phil Bennetts inspirational pep talk to his Welsh team mates in 1977;

"Look what the b######s have done to Wales. They've taken our coal, our water, our steel. They buy our houses and they only live in them for a fortnight every 12 months. What have they given us ? Absolutely nothing. We've been exploited, raped, controlled and punished by the English - and that's who you are playing this afternoon. "

Personally speaking I have no preference for who triumphs.

That is a thing of beauty! Mercurial on his feet and also verbally, our Philip.

Your boys up tonight. Is it snowing in Paris?

[Paulclem]

I suppose I ought to support England, but I am almost overcome with apathy.


And my Granny was welsh.

Everybody's granny was Welsh, or Irish - no hedging now.

Thanks Jocky - it was a good match. They ran it close towards the end for. It was good to see Toby having a good game, and Wilkinson's kicking is still spot on. He also made some good solid tackles.

I wonder how the French will do?

[prendrelemick]

Ok no hedging, I'm pleased England won with a goodish performance. I remember young Chris Ashton in his Wigan days, he was always a bit special.

I shall be supporting the brave (though ultimately doomed) Scots in Paris.

[jocky]

I shall be supporting the brave (though ultimately doomed) Scots in Paris.

You called it right, but I don't mind losing in that fashion. The game was terrific and the French magnifique. The standard of this Six Nations so far is fantastic.

[prendrelemick]

That's exactly it, Jocky. If England would "have a go" more often I wouldn't mind them losing. In fact I'd prefer it to a boring win.

[Paulclem]

That's exactly it, Jocky. If England would "have a go" more often I wouldn't mind them losing. In fact I'd prefer it to a boring win.

Me too. Unfortunately missed the Scots match.

[The Atheist]

You called it right, but I don't mind losing in that fashion. The game was terrific and the French magnifique. The standard of this Six Nations so far is fantastic.

Certainly the closest!

Have Italy got good or are Ireland more hopeless than usual?