Re: The SHAMEFUL Treatment of Brian McDermott : Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:04 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

Come on folks. This is another AP/Keith alias. Don't get sucked in.

I believe Swiftcorn got a bit of a ban following an argument on the VT with an Aussie about Aussie Rules Football and claiming he knew Australia better than a guy who lives there. Don't know if it applies to here though but his absence is greatly appreciated.

Re: The SHAMEFUL Treatment of Brian McDermott : Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:30 pm  

Gotcha wrote: Come on folks. This is another AP/Keith alias. Don't get sucked in. It's not really a case of getting sucked in, as others have commented it's remained a civil discussion. I've always been notoriously poor at identifying the men behind the 'characters' but agree it's likely to be one of the regulars. Either way it's provided an outlet for some frustration. Will it change anyone's view - I doubt it. rhinowinorlose probably still thinks Henry Paul wasn't replaced at the Harlequins and that he was always a leading role model off the field : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 038590.stm I'm guessing the Quins were just grateful he wasn't the chauffeur driver behind the wheel of that Mercedes S280.

Gotcha wrote: Come on folks. This is another AP/Keith alias. Don't get sucked in. It's not really a case of getting sucked in, as others have commented it's remained a civil discussion. I've always been notoriously poor at identifying the men behind the 'characters' but agree it's likely to be one of the regulars. Either way it's provided an outlet for some frustration. Will it change anyone's view - I doubt it. rhinowinorlose probably still thinks Henry Paul wasn't replaced at the Harlequins and that he was always a leading role model off the field : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 038590.stm I'm guessing the Quins were just grateful he wasn't the chauffeur driver behind the wheel of that Mercedes S280.

Re: The SHAMEFUL Treatment of Brian McDermott : Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:55 am  

Andy Gilder wrote:

It's someone offering a well thought out counterpoint to the rabid baying for the blood of anyone but their sainted man-crushes in the playing squad. If you choose not to engage in that kind of debate, it's your loss. It offers a hell of a lot more to this forum than a lot of the drivel that passes for opinion on here.

Agreed. It's a discussion forum, this is a discussion. Does seem to wind a few people up though - not sure why.

Re: The SHAMEFUL Treatment of Brian McDermott : Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:09 am  

I think in short they players have to take the criticism for the way they play and they shouldn't be exempt from criticism but equally the manager has to take some blame for the standard of play and tactics used in the game.