@bovidae said in 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to SA:
@sparky said in 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to SA:
@bovidae said in 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to SA:
Has Gatland confirmed the squad size yet? I suppose that is dependent on how many games are to be played.
Looks like the magic number is 36
Some interesting selections in that article. And the original itinerary remains too.
The Imelda May episode of Jools & Jim's Joyride on BBC Sounds is the funniest thing I've heard in ages.
Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf.
The opening credits where Witchiepoo's broom flew made me scared of all vapour trails ...
https://people.com/tv/billie-hayes-dead-actress-witchiepoo-hr-pufnstuf/
Fantastic show
@crucial said in TV Serieseseses:
@mikethesnow said in TV Serieseseses:
Line of Duty
You are dead to me
I should not have clicked on this thread. Thanks on behalf of all of us in a different timezone.
I will say that I don't expect some kind of perfect ending. Mercurio is great at writing complicated and convoluted plots but shit at endings.
Remember that Bodyguard show?
Exactly
2 for 2
Well Prochazka might be the next big star. His hands are low and someone will make him pay eventually but that striking was spectacular
Sounds like he’ll fight the winner of Jan v Glover for the belt.
From sherdog, here’s the elbow that finished it
Big risk, big reward.
Also sparko possible like Masvidal v Usman.
Exciting as fuck though
@taniwharugby said in Awesome stuff you see on the internet:
@mn5 she has loads of clips with her just sitting there holding a guitar.
She needs to start standing up
Brilliant card which had everything
Masvidal should hand over his BMF belt
@snowy said in Awesome stuff you see on the internet:
@antipodean said in Awesome stuff you see on the internet:
Even more awesome if true. I clearly didn't bother checking.
edit - I did bother. Not true, kinda:And you are correct. "Pen" is top or such like in Welsh.
Bryn is hill. @MiketheSnow is welcome to correct me.
Correct. 'Top' in topography terms.
'End' in geography/location, as in Bridgend which is Pen(end)-y bont (bridge).
Welsh is back to front.
@daffy-jaffy said in NH club rugby:
Owen Farrell the invisible man again - No card or citing -
He's a fucking disgrace.
Dirty, dirty cheap shotting twat.
Would be nowhere near my Lions squad.
@antipodean said in Coronavirus - UK:
@mikethesnow I haven't but I won't let your criteria prevent me from answering:
- Once and it was the only year I got the flu.
- I will get it to engage in real life again.
Same on both counts
For those who've had the vaccine a couple of questions if I may
Have you previously had the flu vaccine? If not, did you think it was unnecessary?
Did you get the vaccine because you were worried about contracting COVID-19 and becoming sick, possibly dying?
Or did you get it so if the government do mandate vaccine passports to engage in 'real life' you're all set?
@paekakboyz said in Black Lives Matter:
and I fully agree that destruction of private property as part of a riot or protest is scummy as fuck.
Especially, and moronically, when it is aimed at BAME owned property and BAME owned & operated businesses.
'Let's steal as much stuff as we can and burn this shit down'
People lose livelihoods and business' / jobs, leads to unemployment, and the cycle spirals lower and lower.
But it's the white 'Man' keeping us down.
Well played you fucktards.
@mn5 said in What are you listening to, right now................:
Gosh Sting and the other two did some brilliant music back in the day.
This one is so atmospheric and awesome.
Underrated album
@raznomore said in UFC:
Jeez I take an internet hiatus and combat Sports don't exist anymore...
Booby knuckles was impressive today. Gastelum looks like a gate keeper now. Just devoid of improvement. He's going to give good fighters a workout but he's not anywhere near a top contender anymore.
The rest of the card was ok-ish. Thought Tracy Cortez lost her fight but they need pretty young things in the UFC. She's ok on fight day but a fucking knock out in her Instagram...her fake eyelashes have no place in the Octagon thoug. She must have to sign a release to be able to have them in a fight.
I saw some Bellator this weekend and I think they had the better event. Just felt bigger and more exciting. That Maori kid who's name escapes me, looked good yet again.
I've been watching and enjoying. Some great fights.
Bobby Knuckles v Vetori would be a good match up.
Arlovski keeps defying the odds.
Would love to see him get all-time wins record.
@raznomore said in Boxing Thread:
@mikethesnow I don't think he cares at all. He made $500k for the fight and no doubt a lot more in promo work.
He cares
Came in to to the UFC as a title contender and got his career cancelled by Masvidal.
Won't fight again in boxing. This was a one and done because he was shit.
Big money, but his fighting career is over.
So where does he go from here?
RIP Helen McCrory. Peaky Blinder and huge Welsh rugby fan.
Bastard cancer
@raznomore said in Boxing Thread:
It's a real fucking shame that the biggest star in boxing is a fucking YouTuber. But Jake Paul, take a bow. You've almost single handedly brought boxing back to the masses. For better or for worse.
Not going to go into the farce of a fight. But Jesus H Christ someone put Oscar De Let Hoya in rehab.
Askren has really fucked up his legacy
The Foreigner
Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan
4 OAPs out of 5 IRAs
@booboo said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@mikethesnow said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@booboo said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@mikethesnow said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@victor-meldrew said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@mikethesnow said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
If you've seen 'Grand Slam' then silence (for the Big 5) was far more worrying than sexuality.
Sorry but that's gone over my head, Mike. Are you referring to the 1978 film?
Yes
The Big 5 feared silence over everything.
I'm afraid your point remains somewhat cryptic.
If James had been given the post and sole selection then the Big 5 would have become redundant.
They weren’t going to sign their own death warrants.
That’s my understanding of the situation, but could be way off.
Big 5? Selectors?
Yes
Welsh team was selected by committee named the Big 5
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/39031832.amp
@booboo said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@mikethesnow said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@victor-meldrew said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@mikethesnow said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
If you've seen 'Grand Slam' then silence (for the Big 5) was far more worrying than sexuality.
Sorry but that's gone over my head, Mike. Are you referring to the 1978 film?
Yes
The Big 5 feared silence over everything.
I'm afraid your point remains somewhat cryptic.
If James had been given the post and sole selection then the Big 5 would have become redundant.
They weren’t going to sign their own death warrants.
That’s my understanding of the situation, but could be way off.
@victor-meldrew said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@mikethesnow said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
If you've seen 'Grand Slam' then silence (for the Big 5) was far more worrying than sexuality.
Sorry but that's gone over my head, Mike. Are you referring to the 1978 film?
Yes
The Big 5 feared silence over everything.
@sparky said in Quality of Football:
@booboo Thought this year's 6 Nations and European Cup have been fabulous too. Rugby's an amazing game. Pass it on!
Line or a touch forward ok in the south
@kiwiwomble said in Happiness Scale:
...so...my midlife crisis has ended with a blown mcl and acl...And a suspiciously understanding wife
Unlike
Get well soon
@victor-meldrew said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@mikethesnow said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
@number-10 said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
When Dawes was appointed Welsh coach in 1974, wasn't there some controversy about Carwyn James missing out?
Something like James put forward a few conditions he wanted if he got the job which the Welsh RU supposedly took umbrage at and overlooked him because of it? I think one of them was James wanted to be sole selector instead of having the traditional five selectors?
Yeah that was pretty much it
Carwyn James was a coaching genius and way up there with the likes of Dan Carter as a Rugby God. His book on coaching (read it yonks ago) is said to have been decades ahead of his time. My best-ever XV would have him as coach
I've heard from some Welsh friends that the reasons for his non-appointment were pretty murky. Loads of rumours about his sexuality may have upset some in the WRU but also stories of jealously at his success as a coach. Any thoughts?
If you've seen 'Grand Slam' then silence (for the Big 5) was far more worrying than sexuality.
@booboo said in Decent Songs by Rubbish Bands:
@bones said in Decent Songs by Rubbish Bands:
@booboo said in Decent Songs by Rubbish Bands:
@bones said in Decent Songs by Rubbish Bands:
@jk said in Decent Songs by Rubbish Bands:
These music threads are always a bit of fun. How about bands/songs you like but are a bit embarrassed or ashamed of
If I had the ability to feel shame, I guess I wouldn't mention Dixie Chicks or Roger Whittaker. Oooh that reminds me, off to the thrashed thread...
You only pretend you're in your 40s ...
Don't or I'll bring up Frankie Laine
I was going to ask "who?"
Then @MiketheSnow answered.
And I'm still asking "who?". But I'm also asking "Why?"
Here endeth the lesson
@number-10 said in RIP The winningest Lions skipper v NZ:
When Dawes was appointed Welsh coach in 1974, wasn't there some controversy about Carwyn James missing out?
Something like James put forward a few conditions he wanted if he got the job which the Welsh RU supposedly took umbrage at and overlooked him because of it? I think one of them was James wanted to be sole selector instead of having the traditional five selectors?
Yeah that was pretty much it
@antipodean said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Nobody
5 Better Call Saul out of 5 John Wicks
5 basements out of 5 kitty collars
The Marksman
Liam in good form
3.5 Clints out of 5 El Caminos
@antipodean said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Nobody
5 Better Call Saul out of 5 John Wicks
On in 15 mins
Amazing that he had 22 appearances for Wales and 19 for the Lions
RIP
