Well,
what a load of absolute dross served up by Ulster.
The highlight of the first half occurred
on the 32 minute when Mr Derg Senior, so unfulfilled by offerings
on the pitch, decided to treat himself to some tastier fayre off
the pitch.
It is believed that this tightwad
prudent gentleman has not splashed out on such a treat since the
2002 Celtic Cup Final when, buoyed by Ulster's magnificent win,
he treated the whole Derg family to a battered sausage supper. People
in Omagh are still talking about this extravagance.
Mr Derg Senior's purchase consisted
of two quarter pound beef burgers with onions served in a lightly
toasted bread bun and a portion of chips. Total cost £5.20
though he got the 20 pence off by pretending he had no change.
Mrs Derg Senior was so delighted by
this purchase that it was nearly all gone before our photographer
could get their camera out to record this historic moment. |
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Believe
it or not, the second half was even worse and it's best to just
gloss over it all together. ( Still having nightmares over the Beattie
try!)
After the match the well healed but
still disgruntled supporters retired the SCOOP Bar where chief Ulster
cheerleader Dewi Barnes tried to raise the spirits of the deflated
crowd.
Fortunately Dewi was able to regale
the audience with his tales of his many exploits at last weeks Cardiff
game and soon he had them rolling in the isles can be seen from
the picture of Gary and Steph wetting themselves!
FRU Man of the Match
goes to Tommy Bowe.
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This week we've had
a look at Ulster's third most popular website over at www.uafc.co.uk
for the aftermath from the Glasgow game. First teddy out of the
pram comes from the amusingly named For Dog and Ulster,
who barks, "This performance was another disgrace. These
guys are a joke!! Time to fall on the sword. You know it makes sense.
They have no idea what is wrong and no strategies to fix it."
Unfortunately, For Dog and Ulster shows the
same level of imagination as he did when he chose his name and omits
to offer any meaningful alternatives and appears to have misplaced
his strategy.
Well known rugby legend and French exile, Le
Paul must have been loitering around the messageboard waiting
for someone to start an anti McCall thread, for in less than no
time he's on spouting the usual garbage in French.
The legendary Jackie Brown adds
his formidable weight behind the argument when he opines, "I'm
sure there are a brave few out there who could do a better job."
But still no names! Does he mean Ballpark?
Not content with his initial outburst Le
Paul points out how his strong background in HR techniques
could help Ulster Rugby with the priceless advice, "It
follows then that if you have a member of staff who is failing to
achieve even the most minimalist level of results or production,
that you deal with that individual for the good of the company,
its staff and ultimately its shareholders. In this scenario, McCall
would have gone through his verbal and then written warnings a long
time ago and subsequently sacked." So every coach in the
Magners league, except the winners, should be sacked? Maybe they
could all just move round one club. I'd love to see Le Paul
give his verbal warning and corrective counseling
to Besty!
Hurrah, finally Red Hand Hero
comes up with a list of alternatives, even if some are spelt incorrectly!
So in whose hands does the future of Ulster lie?
"Nuciforca(sic) (contract up with the
Blues, though most likely to go wallabies)." Hmm, I'm
sure Blues coach David Nucifora is sitting by his phone waiting
on that call from Belfast HQ. Next!
"E.Jones-alledged that he might join up
with Gaffney @ Sarries. He'd be worth a shot. Maybe a bit of a loose
cannon." Ah yes, let's go for the coach with the worst
international record in the history of Australian Rugby! Is his
full name not "Eddie Jones Tri Nations Whitewash?"
Next!
"Gatland-Coming back north after apparently
standing no chance of getting the AB in the near future." I
hear that this is the one that Eddie O'Sullivan favours, after all
he stole his players once before. Unfortunately the lawyer have
stopped this one! Next!
"B.McLaughlin-Has done wonders with the
Irish forwards since he joined eddie and his merry gang. Logical
step after that is surely a provincial job..?" Ah, the
15 forwards strategy, maybe it's one way of making sure that Neil
McMillan stays next year. Who'll take the kicks?
"AN Other-it's not our jobs to look for
coaches thats what Reid is meant to do." Well, Mr Other
has been selected in a lot of teams so he should have plenty of
experience. However I've yet to see him turn up!
But what's this, is Le Paul finally throwing his
hat into the ring with this Balparkesque outburst?
"I have spent 25 years giving advice to small to medium
entreprises and there is a common thread. They believe thay can
do it - the 2nd common thread is this; they
rarely ever bloody well do it "
You forgot the third thread Paul;
you giving them advice. So thanks for your application, blah, blah,
blah - you should know the rest by now.
Mind you it appears that Ulster have been managed
by everyone's favourite fifteen year old mouthy brat backofthepack
who makes the shocking confession, "McCall has said things
aren't going well but hasn't really come out and said its all my
fault." Bratofthepack continues to implicate
himself with, "Quite probably because his job is already
on the line and an admission like that could well push Reid into
sacking him. Good thing is he isnt on a huge salary so pay off wouldnt
be huge if they do sack him." Yeah, well, such faultless
logic cannot be argued with. Don't admit to your boss that your
taking advice on coaching from a fifteen year old brat and don't
ask for a big salary so you won't miss it when your sacked! Mind
you, its better advice than Le Paul's!
The final word goes, yet again, to our old friend
Off the Top who appears keen to get together with
"Ulster Stalwart" Browner and
start a rugby coach recruitment company with these words, "There
are lots of good coaches out there Browner, we only have to look
and offer the right package." So with these pair "looking
and offering the right package" it looks like McCall's
safe for another year! |
Your
Personalised Horror Scopes
Aries (March 21-April 19) Mike Reid
Your secret ambition to become a vegetarian can be realised
now that you have convinced yourself that cows and chickens are
plants.
Taurus (April 20-May20) The General
A casual remark by your employer that you are spending
a lot of time browsing rugby websites quickly escalates and only
ends when you heed the advice of the policeman with the megaphone
to lay down your weapon.
Gemini ( May21-June21) Holywood Mike
You've long said that if an obsessive love of cheerleaders
is a crime, then you are guilty. Now, however, it's time to get
your opinion on their brutal murders.
Cancer (June22-July22) Jamesie
An abrupt cessation of the constant torrent of photographs
of yourself on the internet gives rise to wild speculation that
you have met a sudden and violent end. There is muted relief when
it emerges that it was because your camera was broken for two days.
Leo (July 23-Aug22)The Original Kimble
Concerns by your friends that you are living in a fantasy
world are not dispelled when you tell them that your recent exploits
involved you in a plane crash and sword fight.
Virgo(Aug23-Sept22) Cap'n Grumpy
Take a little time this week to think about those closest
to you among the second barrier crew and consider the possibility
that they are the ones behind the assassination attempts.
Libra (Sept23-Oct23) Gary
Claims that you take no shit and that no one tells you
what to do are not verified by your guards or the warden.
Scorpio (Oct24-Nov21)Freddy Benson
You will soon discover the only brand of stylish, functional,
high-tec sunglasses that make you feel like a complete man.
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec21) Rooster
You will be shocked and embarrassed when the arresting
officers inform you that cockfighting is supposed to involve chickens.
Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19)Ballpark
After 25 long years you will finally be admitted to the
Ulster Rugby Hall of Fame when you stump up the £3.00 entrance
price.
Aquarius (Jan20-Feb18) Ultimate Ulster
Chick
You will soon meet the man you'll spend the rest of your
life with. Shortly after that, you will meet the man you'll want
to spend the rest of your life with.
Pisces (Feb19-Mar20)Dewi Barnes
Although you have never held yourself up as a role model
for kids maybe it is just as well because nowadays kids want to
be popular and interesting. |
Ardmhic fails to capatalise on Kimble's
slip up this week. The race for second and third tightens up.
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