| Is it just me.. 22:16 - Oct 10 with 6993 views | skippyjack |
and maybe Darran.. i don't really give two sh*ts about Wales qualifying [Post edited 10 Oct 2015 22:16]
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| The awkward moment when a Welsh Club become the Champions of England.. shh
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| Is it just me.. on 16:12 - Oct 11 with 1033 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Is it just me.. on 16:09 - Oct 11 by perchrockjack |
Ive never understood why Rugby in Holland didn't take off. As regards GERMANY MORE SO,as physically they are made for it |
The Dutch had no interest in the rugby at all. Very friendly bunch they were though with spoken English much better than my own. I didn't interact with the Germans much. Quite surly they were. |  |
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| Is it just me.. on 16:16 - Oct 11 with 1025 views | perchrockjack |
There is a rugby club in north of the Hague where our lad lives. Its astonishingly well run and facilities remarkable.
Dutch is hard to pronounce but for welsh speakers the guttering "G" is easy.
The word order is that used in GERMAN.
Tot Ziens. |  |
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| Is it just me.. on 16:34 - Oct 11 with 1006 views | johnlangy |
| Is it just me.. on 13:06 - Oct 11 by Slugster664 |
Really 😂 I bet you're one of them?
I didn't say the Ospreys would be packed out,I think their average last year was about 7-8k??? What I am saying is rugby is more popular than football in Wales,fact! |
So why do far more youngsters play football than rugby.
Now that IS a fact. | | | |
| Is it just me.. on 16:39 - Oct 11 with 992 views | builthjack |
Serious question. Why do the regions in Wales play in quarter full stadiums? |  |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
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| Is it just me.. on 16:48 - Oct 11 with 987 views | marchamjack |
no.1 on my bucket list (turning 50 this week so it does start to matter...) is seeing Wales in a major finals. Never thought it would happen and now it's going to. Cannot wait to spend some time in France with my mates following Wales around. If you wouldn't look forward to that, you need to have a word with yourself. Seriously.
And yes, seen Swans in Europe (both recently and back in early 80's), and at Wembley on every occasion etc. S/T holder. We're never going to win PL or CL so my hope there left is to see us win the FA Cup.
But seeing Wales in France (even if we lose very game and don't get out of the group as I fully expect) and experiencing the whole tournament feel with Wales there, is truly going to be some event. If you don't get that, then I think it's a shame for you and you're missing out (even if you don't think you are which I've no problem with) |  |
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| Is it just me.. on 17:35 - Oct 11 with 948 views | ItchySphincter |
International Rugby galvanises the nation due to the media attention it get's - especially good as the Welsh revel in glorious failure. Football get's less attention and regularly losing matches to never before heard of Balkan nations barely gets a twitch on the give-a-fukc-ometer. It's not the same buzz as dressing up as a daffodil and getting p!ssed while pretending to understand a game that even the players and refs struggle to grasp. |  |
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| Is it just me.. on 17:49 - Oct 11 with 931 views | jack247 |
| Is it just me.. on 16:39 - Oct 11 by builthjack |
Serious question. Why do the regions in Wales play in quarter full stadiums? |
Because it is not our national sport. Wales games are a national event, but not many give a toss about rugby week in week out. | | | |
| Is it just me.. on 17:52 - Oct 11 with 926 views | perchrockjack |
Football far less dangerous .more complicated laws.
You get hurt
Kids don't like pain.
Easy really | |
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| Is it just me.. on 17:53 - Oct 11 with 925 views | skippyjack |
Jesus.. so many assumptions and generalised b*llocks..
1. Wales lost the game
2. It was nailed on that we'd qualify
3. The rugby is a World Cup after all
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| The awkward moment when a Welsh Club become the Champions of England.. shh
The Swansea Way.. To upset the odds. | | Poll: | Best Swans Player |
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| Is it just me.. on 17:57 - Oct 11 with 921 views | skippyjack |
Lets be honest.. Rugby has so many stupid rules.. half of them are interpreted differently from a refs perspective.. | |
| The awkward moment when a Welsh Club become the Champions of England.. shh
The Swansea Way.. To upset the odds. | | Poll: | Best Swans Player |
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| Is it just me.. on 18:05 - Oct 11 with 912 views | jack247 |
Rugby is a fantastic game, but for whatever reason, only captures the nations imagination when the internationals are on. Northern hemisphere rugby is often a war of attrition, which can get boring for a casual fan like most of us are. southern is a lot more expansive and as a result much better to watch. | | | |
| Is it just me.. on 18:06 - Oct 11 with 910 views | perchrockjack |
Last post is excellent | |
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| Is it just me.. on 19:37 - Oct 11 with 844 views | plasjack |
| Is it just me.. on 18:05 - Oct 11 by jack247 |
Rugby is a fantastic game, but for whatever reason, only captures the nations imagination when the internationals are on. Northern hemisphere rugby is often a war of attrition, which can get boring for a casual fan like most of us are. southern is a lot more expansive and as a result much better to watch. |
Spot on, watched both games yesterday, although a Swansea season ticket holder and avid football fan, the rugby game was more enjoyable because the Bosnia game was gash even though we are in France next summer by default. |  | | |
| Is it just me.. on 19:40 - Oct 11 with 836 views | builthjack |
| Is it just me.. on 19:37 - Oct 11 by plasjack |
Spot on, watched both games yesterday, although a Swansea season ticket holder and avid football fan, the rugby game was more enjoyable because the Bosnia game was gash even though we are in France next summer by default. |
Not sure why we are there by default? We will have played 10 qualifying games, and finished in the top 2 of the group. That's not by default. | |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
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| Is it just me.. on 19:47 - Oct 11 with 830 views | Flashberryjack |
Skippy.... a Welshman that doesn't give two sh*ts about Wales qualifying for a major sporting competition.... is either a c*nt or not Welsh.
Which are you ? |  |
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| Is it just me.. on 19:49 - Oct 11 with 830 views | dgt73 |
| Is it just me.. on 18:05 - Oct 11 by jack247 |
Rugby is a fantastic game, but for whatever reason, only captures the nations imagination when the internationals are on. Northern hemisphere rugby is often a war of attrition, which can get boring for a casual fan like most of us are. southern is a lot more expansive and as a result much better to watch. |
Most games of football are boring too, especially international football. Watched the English match the other day and almost fell asleep. |  |
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| Is it just me.. on 19:50 - Oct 11 with 822 views | dgt73 |
| Is it just me.. on 19:47 - Oct 11 by Flashberryjack |
Skippy.... a Welshman that doesn't give two sh*ts about Wales qualifying for a major sporting competition.... is either a c*nt or not Welsh.
Which are you ? |
Jesus wept. | |
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| Is it just me.. on 19:56 - Oct 11 with 806 views | dgt73 |
| Is it just me.. on 16:39 - Oct 11 by builthjack |
Serious question. Why do the regions in Wales play in quarter full stadiums? |
I wouldn't go down that road if i was you......football in Wales both club/ country has hardly been pulling up any trees in regard of playing in front of full stadium.
Also at local level club rugby gets much more people watching than local football clubs. [Post edited 11 Oct 2015 19:58]
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| Is it just me.. on 19:58 - Oct 11 with 801 views | plasjack |
| Is it just me.. on 19:40 - Oct 11 by builthjack |
Not sure why we are there by default? We will have played 10 qualifying games, and finished in the top 2 of the group. That's not by default. |
Change default too fortunate. | | | |
| Is it just me.. on 20:11 - Oct 11 with 783 views | builthjack |
| Is it just me.. on 19:58 - Oct 11 by plasjack |
Change default too fortunate. |
Fortunate? Losing one game in nine, drawing at the then number two team in the world, then beating them in Cardiff. That's not fortunate, it's hard work, good football, preparation and dedication. Got a problem with Wales qualifying? | |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
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| Is it just me.. on 20:20 - Oct 11 with 777 views | jack247 |
| Is it just me.. on 19:56 - Oct 11 by dgt73 |
I wouldn't go down that road if i was you......football in Wales both club/ country has hardly been pulling up any trees in regard of playing in front of full stadium.
Also at local level club rugby gets much more people watching than local football clubs. [Post edited 11 Oct 2015 19:58]
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It's difficult to take that seriously.
Swans are playing Stoke next and probably won't get far off the Ospreys, Blues and Scarlets next gates combined. Charging higher prices. We laugh at Cardiffs attendances, but any of the regions would kill for them, even though they play in the equivalent of the PL and the CL every season. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but don't argue with fact. | | | |
| Is it just me.. on 20:23 - Oct 11 with 772 views | builthjack |
| Is it just me.. on 19:56 - Oct 11 by dgt73 |
I wouldn't go down that road if i was you......football in Wales both club/ country has hardly been pulling up any trees in regard of playing in front of full stadium.
Also at local level club rugby gets much more people watching than local football clubs. [Post edited 11 Oct 2015 19:58]
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You are joking right? | |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
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| Is it just me.. on 20:30 - Oct 11 with 768 views | plasjack |
| Is it just me.. on 20:11 - Oct 11 by builthjack |
Fortunate? Losing one game in nine, drawing at the then number two team in the world, then beating them in Cardiff. That's not fortunate, it's hard work, good football, preparation and dedication. Got a problem with Wales qualifying? |
Not at all more patriotic than you probably, more English in Builth by the way. | | | |
| Is it just me.. on 20:31 - Oct 11 with 767 views | oh_tommy_tommy |
| Is it just me.. on 15:44 - Oct 11 by perchrockjack |
How many other countries see this pitiful squabbling over two entirely separate sports.
Clearly football people see rugby as
1. A threat. it isn't
2. Boring. Not always
3. Snobby. Not in Wales
4. Plastic fans at Internationals. True.
Enjoy both. better still join Trampie and me on scrum V forum |
Good post Perchy.
It's Wales
It's our country
What ever sport the success we achieve for a tiny little principality is quite superb |  |
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| Is it just me.. on 20:34 - Oct 11 with 763 views | dgt73 |
| Is it just me.. on 20:20 - Oct 11 by jack247 |
It's difficult to take that seriously.
Swans are playing Stoke next and probably won't get far off the Ospreys, Blues and Scarlets next gates combined. Charging higher prices. We laugh at Cardiffs attendances, but any of the regions would kill for them, even though they play in the equivalent of the PL and the CL every season. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but don't argue with fact. |
I like football and rugby. I hardly ever go to watch a rugby game though, because the rugby season at regional level seems to have no structure and is always stop, start. Can you imagine if the swans had played this weekend with 10 of their players on international duty.....it would be a farce, but that happens all the time in rugby. If they got the structure right, many more people would go and watch including myself.
Also where i come from you had no choice you had to play rugby, especially in school and I loved playing it, great memories and it's just a few knobheads from both sides, with "I've got a bigger willy than you" attitude, who honestly apart from the knobheads care. At the end of the day no one is forced to watch rugby or football, watch what you want. | |
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