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Post by colebridgebull on Dec 6, 2020 22:49:03 GMT
Well. This thread has turned a bit embarrassing.
As a wise man once said “it’s not all about you, mate”.
Funnily enough, of all those people “bemoaning” the absence of the legend of the HT letters page, only two (2) were sufficiently bothered to contact the staff. And one of them wasn’t in the slightest bit fussed..
It’s almost as if the lady doth protest too much.
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Post by greekgod on Dec 7, 2020 9:31:01 GMT
Well. This thread has turned a bit embarrassing. As a wise man once said “it’s not all about you, mate”. Funnily enough, of all those people “bemoaning” the absence of the legend of the HT letters page, only two (2) were sufficiently bothered to contact the staff. And one of them wasn’t in the slightest bit fussed.. It’s almost as if the lady doth protest too much. His legs have gone ? |
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Post by GRL on Dec 7, 2020 10:24:58 GMT
What we were being asked to consider regarding Mr O'Shea by the likes of two members of staff was his place in the pantheon.
One asked me if I was surprised about his progress! Well, imagine all of our astonishment when, feck me, he turned out for his parent club! Wow!
Now, what an honour it must have been that he was representing the (then) pub outfit at Edgar Street. (He was only ever a loanee at Edgar Street - sent there to build his confidence - well, it would, wouldn't it, really?)
He seemed to play anywhere across the back four. Ok, well, not a good sign but you could probably get away with it at that level if you have any pretensions.
So far, so unexciting....
Emery and Price played at the top level after Hereford United. Ian Bray, close to it.
Was O'Shea anywhere near any of those at the same age?
No.
Now Tony Byrne.
He came from Southampton and represented O'Shea's lot - Eire.
The late Tony (Har your balls hangin' hout of your trousers) Byrne - a very personable gentleman - never cut the mustard at Edgar Street in the old Second and Third Division days. He couldn't oust the superior Steve Ritchie from the team
I could probably get in that Eire team now the piles are well and truly sorted.
The Ego.
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Post by GRL on Dec 7, 2020 10:38:22 GMT
Well. This thread has turned a bit embarrassing. As a wise man once said “it’s not all about you, mate”. Funnily enough, of all those people “bemoaning” the absence of the legend of the HT letters page, only two (2) were sufficiently bothered to contact the staff. And one of them wasn’t in the slightest bit fussed.. It’s almost as if the lady doth protest too much. a). There's an approachability issue. b). You're not gonna bump into too many genuine Hereford sports fans at Hooray Henry Kingsholm. Make your mind up - you wrote to the HT yourself saying how jolly interesting I am. Which is correct. |
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Dec 7, 2020 20:23:10 GMT
What we were being asked to consider regarding Mr O'Shea by the likes of two members of staff was his place in the pantheon. One asked me if I was surprised about his progress! Well, imagine all of our astonishment when, feck me, he turned out for his parent club! Wow! Now, what an honour it must have been that he was representing the (then) pub outfit at Edgar Street. (He was only ever a loanee at Edgar Street - sent there to build his confidence - well, it would, wouldn't it, really?) He seemed to play anywhere across the back four. Ok, well, not a good sign but you could probably get away with it at that level if you have any pretensions. So far, so unexciting.... Emery and Price played at the top level after Hereford United. Ian Bray, close to it. Was O'Shea anywhere near any of those at the same age? No. Now Tony Byrne. He came from Southampton and represented O'Shea's lot - Eire. The late Tony (Har your balls hangin' hout of your trousers) Byrne - a very personable gentleman - never cut the mustard at Edgar Street in the old Second and Third Division days. He couldn't oust the superior Steve Ritchie from the team I could probably get in that Eire team now the piles are well and truly sorted. The Ego. Gertrude here, evening all. Not much on telly, so, er, young Dara.. I recall your assessment of this player was pretty uncomplimentary when on loan to a tier eight pub team (not my words) from a then Championship club. And subsequently doubling down to ' the lad can't defend to save his ass'. He's now a regular Premiership starter and a full international. That you seek to bolster your argument (the final four paragraphs above) with irrelevance, well, hmmm. Not really answering the question, but it isn't a new thing, is it? Whether WBA, or Ireland are also pub teams, or Price and Emery were vastly superior are for sure, topics to debate, but were not the question. Well you can have another go. Did you think, back in the days of him being sent off at Wealdstone, that Dara would get anywhere remotely near the level he has reached? PS. There really is no shame in admitting that you got one slightly wrong. FFS, I once upon a time, strongly suggested that Quentin Townsend was the answer to all of our defensive problems. Edit. Gonna regret this, I know it. |
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Post by mikeunderpenyard on Dec 7, 2020 20:29:13 GMT
"being sent off at Wealdstone"
That was never a sending off,.we were robbed that day!
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Dec 7, 2020 20:47:56 GMT
"being sent off at Wealdstone" That was never a sending off,.we were robbed that day! Agree. But met Steven Finn in the pub before the match. (Ish. Walked out as we walked in. Sensible). |
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Post by GRL on Dec 12, 2020 19:47:08 GMT
Where's Ernie?
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Post by Incognito on Dec 12, 2020 21:09:08 GMT
Drawing the Premium Bond winners.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2020 19:59:58 GMT
Driving the fastest milk cart in the west. Incorrect. He drove the fastest milk cart in the west. Now, he's making deliveries in that milk round in the sky after biting the dust at the hands of Two-Ton Ted and a rock cake/stale pork pie salvo. Attention to detail. |
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Post by mikeunderpenyard on Dec 16, 2020 11:36:51 GMT
It'll be interesting too see how Allerdyce rates young Dara.
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Post by Incognito on Dec 16, 2020 14:08:19 GMT
He'll need to take advice from ww before making and statements.
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Post by GRL on Dec 16, 2020 14:14:24 GMT
I note that he failed to score against that outfit suffering from Lone Ranger syndrome?
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Dec 16, 2020 14:57:25 GMT
I note that he failed to score against that outfit suffering from Lone Ranger syndrome?I'm sure that's brilliant, but any chance of a clue? Incredible I know that he was even selected for such a big match, but Dara was rated at 8.25/10 for his performance against the Oil-Money men, second only to the keeper. Imagine what he might have scored if he actually could defend to save his own ass. |
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Post by GRL on Dec 16, 2020 15:06:58 GMT
Missing Silver.
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Post by eggchaserbull on Dec 16, 2020 15:12:17 GMT
I was going to explain Lone Ranger Syndrome, but then thought, "Why should I do everything."
Sorry, I'll get my coat.
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Dec 16, 2020 15:52:17 GMT
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Post by GRL on Dec 16, 2020 16:10:06 GMT
I note that he failed to score against that outfit suffering from Lone Ranger syndrome?I'm sure that's brilliant, but any chance of a clue? Incredible I know that he was even selected for such a big match, but Dara was rated at 8.25/10 for his performance against the Oil-Money men, second only to the keeper. Imagine what he might have scored if he actually could defend to save his own ass. We know you're no stranger to scouting the playing fields, if not of Eton, the ones in Essex and environs. So, yes, your assessment of players and club owners alike is greatly respected. Take the highly egregious Tommy Agombar, for example: "He seems a pretty decent bloke." |
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Dec 16, 2020 20:03:10 GMT
I'm sure that's brilliant, but any chance of a clue? Incredible I know that he was even selected for such a big match, but Dara was rated at 8.25/10 for his performance against the Oil-Money men, second only to the keeper. Imagine what he might have scored if he actually could defend to save his own ass. We know you're no stranger to scouting the playing fields, if not of Eton, the ones in Essex and environs. So, yes, your assessment of players and club owners alike is greatly respected. Take the highly egregious Tommy Agombar, for example: "He seems a pretty decent bloke." Back on the Ad Homs again wain, is that the best you've got? Really? Seriously doubt that anyone cares, even in your little fan club, but to refresh your memory, the Agombar piece (I was one of three who wrote it), concluded with - 'He can certainly talk the talk, time will tell if he can walk the walk.' I've written plenty of things that I don't look back on particularly fondly, but that isn't one of them. Also, I actually don't understand your opening line, how offended should I be? Might have to play with someone else if you don't up your game a bit. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2020 20:20:58 GMT
How come we haven't heard that you were a football scout ww? Where have you been hiding that little gem? Genuinely want to hear about that.
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