They both have similarities.
After monumental victories over the auld enemy, Scottish armies, non paid had to retire from the battle field to tend to their families needs, crops etc.
Carnoustie after a fantastic victory retire to what seems to come naturally, massaging their ego.
If you have advanced so far over the weeks, beating the top team what better way to celebrate. Get your feet up and chill out for the week. Cool beans.It makes sense.NOT
Its obvious it doesn't work. We need to realise after coming off the pitch against Alloa, that what seemed like a 100% effort from 15 men probably wasn't that true. Some put more in than others.
I always thought that when I entered the privileged position of being a 1st 15 player, I would have to fight for my position tooth and nail. Obviously not being the most talented player, you have to train harder and play harder. From the Ist game at 17 to the age of 32 I never came off the pitch or never called off even though I was ruined on numerous occasions. Totally discarding my injuries and concussions. Until a cup game against Cowdenbeath I came off with 5 minutes to go with a dead leg. George Taylor started laughing, being the historian he said that's the first time you have retired from the field of play. I didn't even realise as all I wanted was to nail the opposition. I know I'm a muppet LOL and you would be mad to follow.
Its not supposed to be a boast, but a reflection on how I committed my life to the team. I have a stupidly partisan attitude as well, but that's just me.
So when you think you're just there to make up the numbers you're not. These sort of attitudes do the team no good at all. Every player is there to make his mark on the team. Every player has a responsibility.Every game is different, some Saturdays we may not field potentially the best team, but these are the opportunities given to the team of the day.
We are in the transition this year of building and improving the team on the field and off. Its happening, but we are just asking for a bit more of faith in yourselves.
As you read the blog (if anyone is) its not all negative, this year so far I have enjoyed myself meeting up with old friends and meeting new. Its a great feeling to be involved in the club.
The only draw back was sitting in the van coming back from Waid with John, I'm glad I didn't have any razor blades. Talk about taking a defeat hard. Its shows that during our youth someone must have dropped some sort of bitter mind altering drug on Carnoustie which has effected Billy, John and me. To name just a few (wink).I couldn't get to sleep last night thinking about Saturday.
Monday, 15 December 2008
Sunday, 7 December 2008
Temperance society
What a great result. I don't think Alloa could believe it. Neither could the Harris firsts watching.
It all boils down to the effort at training. Thanks Bill.
Over 80 minutes they didn't have an answer. In the set pieces we were average, which is something we need to work on. If we recieved 50% from the set piece the score line would have been far greater.
Our Rucks, Maules offensive and defensive play was top notch. Again a reflection of hard work at training.
Considering one of their backs was a Scotland rugby league player, he dropped the ball more than me.
Their options were limited when they realised that we had a skinny blond guy with a daft haircut, who would drop a goal from the half way line. What do you do in these circumstances. Start a fight on the touch line.
Grant and I have been working together this week and he said it was one of the easiest games he has played in this season. Makes you think on how far we have come, but to use the old cliche were are only as good as our last game. Against Waid this Saturday its going to be tough.
An inspiration for me was seeing Neil walking off the park you could see he had commited himself to every second of the game.
So we pull off a monumental result, have loads to drink then end up failing out with each other.In the olden days we used to just batter other people. LOL (oops History error)
I had a small compliant about the blog containing a lack of stimulating content. Here we go if your bored and want a laugh or want to gain an alternative outlook on our lifes in the solar system. Written by one of the greatest men to arrive on planet earth. I just stumbled upon this whilst reading about Don Garlits other passions.
http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/aliens_dont_want_to_know.htm
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
History and the Future
Here we go again were not talking about past glories etc etc.
As has already been discussed top 1st 15's, league campaigns, and cup finals. Did you say finals as in two or more, yes but that's history,
Bill and I were talking about the elusive 2nd 15. Is it possible? Well on paper it seems so. It all hinges on people who can't or don't want to train, guys who want to have a bit of fun, young lads who want to get a bit of experience in the art of cheating, before stepping up to a new level of gamesmanship etc etc. Historically oops, we have had a great 2nds winning the 2nds league and ultimately taking the piss out of the 1st's.
The future of the club lies in two teams to achieve sustainable success. Who knows what lies ahead. Look around and unless your a dumb ass you can see loads of keen young lads that will be the future. God help them if they achieve success they won't be able to talk about it .LOL
The near future, besides Saturdays game is the festive period and the infamous dook. Bruce and I talked at length, on how we can maximise the event to benefit a good cause and the club. Before we collected for a young lad called Innes Wilson. If we could do something like this again it would be great.
Lets put more effort into the Future.
I'm away for a piss, that's me back, although I'm not going to talk about it.
As has already been discussed top 1st 15's, league campaigns, and cup finals. Did you say finals as in two or more, yes but that's history,
Bill and I were talking about the elusive 2nd 15. Is it possible? Well on paper it seems so. It all hinges on people who can't or don't want to train, guys who want to have a bit of fun, young lads who want to get a bit of experience in the art of cheating, before stepping up to a new level of gamesmanship etc etc. Historically oops, we have had a great 2nds winning the 2nds league and ultimately taking the piss out of the 1st's.
The future of the club lies in two teams to achieve sustainable success. Who knows what lies ahead. Look around and unless your a dumb ass you can see loads of keen young lads that will be the future. God help them if they achieve success they won't be able to talk about it .LOL
The near future, besides Saturdays game is the festive period and the infamous dook. Bruce and I talked at length, on how we can maximise the event to benefit a good cause and the club. Before we collected for a young lad called Innes Wilson. If we could do something like this again it would be great.
Lets put more effort into the Future.
I'm away for a piss, that's me back, although I'm not going to talk about it.
Monday, 1 December 2008
The bear has landed
A great night out on Saturday. I think we looked like a team from an outsiders point of view.
I loved the SAS style Carnoustie live by.
''We are going to kick your arse Harris''. The voice resonating around the speedwell bar.
Well the art of surprise may be lost, but hey this is Rugby and maybe we are getting the idea. Telling your wife, girlfriend or even boyfriend ''Right honey that's me away to play a game of ruffty tufty rugby''. They don't realise, that not every man who walks out the door on a Saturday, is really playing rugby, by donning a strip and walking, jogging or even running around the park doesn't make you a player.
Now we seriously look like we are all turning up on Saturday to win games. This has implications for some of the above, who have decided to commit and come home with different shaped faces. Speaking of which, I went out with Scott Purdom two weekends ago. Talk about a change of face you can see he played to win.
Right back to the title ''The bear has landed'' Gavin Dissel a man of many talents as noted on Saturday.
Some people think if you play prop your not bringing much to the party. Well how untrue can that be. In my humble opinion, its only those and such as those who have the skills and hardness to play the position.
The prop is the source of everything in the modern game. Maybe in the past it was a position for ''big lads''. Well I hate to tell you this is as relevant to the modern game as dinosaurs are to mother Earth.
So Gavin Dissel is stepping into the breach. On Saturday night he was sitting at his arm wrestling table talking on all comers. I was one of the victims.
He said he wants to get into the team and he will do what it takes. Good on you Gavin.
Anybody score on Saturday?
After an onslaught of heavy golf ball fire. I was 10 over par by the time we got to the second pub.
Heather and I decided to have something to eat.We went to a Turkish. I looked at the menu and started to order , then said ''pint of lager''please. The look of the waiter was incredible. The sort of look you would get if you started to carve a pork roast at a bar mitzvah. Needless to say we left and told the Turks to shove it.
We nipped around the corner went to Zorba the Greeks kebab shop (its run by a couple of Turks) it was great.
Anyway back to the chase Alloa on Saturday a true test of team spirit.
Its hotting up on the comments page. I agree with the comments about criticism for some its harder to take,for me its been part of my life for 43 years. We are looking for positivity.
We are also looking for a Santa. Sorry Alex and Gordon your kind offer has to be refused.
I loved the SAS style Carnoustie live by.
''We are going to kick your arse Harris''. The voice resonating around the speedwell bar.
Well the art of surprise may be lost, but hey this is Rugby and maybe we are getting the idea. Telling your wife, girlfriend or even boyfriend ''Right honey that's me away to play a game of ruffty tufty rugby''. They don't realise, that not every man who walks out the door on a Saturday, is really playing rugby, by donning a strip and walking, jogging or even running around the park doesn't make you a player.
Now we seriously look like we are all turning up on Saturday to win games. This has implications for some of the above, who have decided to commit and come home with different shaped faces. Speaking of which, I went out with Scott Purdom two weekends ago. Talk about a change of face you can see he played to win.
Right back to the title ''The bear has landed'' Gavin Dissel a man of many talents as noted on Saturday.
Some people think if you play prop your not bringing much to the party. Well how untrue can that be. In my humble opinion, its only those and such as those who have the skills and hardness to play the position.
The prop is the source of everything in the modern game. Maybe in the past it was a position for ''big lads''. Well I hate to tell you this is as relevant to the modern game as dinosaurs are to mother Earth.
So Gavin Dissel is stepping into the breach. On Saturday night he was sitting at his arm wrestling table talking on all comers. I was one of the victims.
He said he wants to get into the team and he will do what it takes. Good on you Gavin.
Anybody score on Saturday?
After an onslaught of heavy golf ball fire. I was 10 over par by the time we got to the second pub.
Heather and I decided to have something to eat.We went to a Turkish. I looked at the menu and started to order , then said ''pint of lager''please. The look of the waiter was incredible. The sort of look you would get if you started to carve a pork roast at a bar mitzvah. Needless to say we left and told the Turks to shove it.
We nipped around the corner went to Zorba the Greeks kebab shop (its run by a couple of Turks) it was great.
Anyway back to the chase Alloa on Saturday a true test of team spirit.
Its hotting up on the comments page. I agree with the comments about criticism for some its harder to take,for me its been part of my life for 43 years. We are looking for positivity.
We are also looking for a Santa. Sorry Alex and Gordon your kind offer has to be refused.
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Home and Away
Just a quick note.
Harris versus Carnoustie or Carnoustie versus Harris. Same same.
12 miles up the road lovely pitch in this encounter a home advantage doesn't count for a lot.
The Harris pitch is a pleasure to play on.
12 o'clock meet at the club ready for battle.
I won't see you on Thursday, but look forward with great anticipation to Saturday.
Remember. Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.( John Lennon)
Appreciate your family and friends always (PC)
Harris versus Carnoustie or Carnoustie versus Harris. Same same.
12 miles up the road lovely pitch in this encounter a home advantage doesn't count for a lot.
The Harris pitch is a pleasure to play on.
12 o'clock meet at the club ready for battle.
I won't see you on Thursday, but look forward with great anticipation to Saturday.
Remember. Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.( John Lennon)
Appreciate your family and friends always (PC)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
No training this Thursday big squad session Saturday
I have just had a look down the comments on the last post. We can all see that perhaps a certain lapse has occurred, or there aren't that many of us in the first place. All it takes is a few injuries and a wee virus hanging about.
I have been knackered for weeks and I know how it feels.
This Saturday we are looking forward to a big turn out. Committed players need only apply. Such as Craig Dawson his commitment is second to none.
If we look at players who attended Tuesday night. Owen Hughes lives close to Glamis 16.7 miles one way. Carbon footprint 8 kg (big Jag)
Craig Dawson Redford 7.44 miles one way. 2.59 kg carbon footprint (big GTI)
Danny Johannes Van Wyk 12 miles Dundee O carbon footprint (bike)
I stood there on Tuesday and felt a true moment of guilt when someone who will remain anonymous (due to his modesty) said ''come on guys lets do our best tonight for Bill even though the numbers are low''. Well said that man. Another guilty moment occurred when you tally up the effort in miles of the above players. I could almost bet at least one sad monkey was sitting in his living room watching Eastenders. Hormone therapy maybe needs to be applied.
We are all equal as club members, but for players really, all you have to do is turn up, listen, train hard and apply the thoughts of the coach. Which in my humble opinion isn't that difficult.
The coaching is excellent thank you Bill.
Again when your watching Eastenders remember the others who travel on a very regular basis.
Bruce, Gav, Stuart travel from Arbroath large effort/distance/ large footprint.
The list could go on on and on. Craig Anderson and hopefully his brother again.
Remember the up and coming Saturdays bring our biggest games of the year.
Please feel free to add positive comments.
All I have to say to you is
Floccinaucinihilipilification
I have been knackered for weeks and I know how it feels.
This Saturday we are looking forward to a big turn out. Committed players need only apply. Such as Craig Dawson his commitment is second to none.
If we look at players who attended Tuesday night. Owen Hughes lives close to Glamis 16.7 miles one way. Carbon footprint 8 kg (big Jag)
Craig Dawson Redford 7.44 miles one way. 2.59 kg carbon footprint (big GTI)
Danny Johannes Van Wyk 12 miles Dundee O carbon footprint (bike)
I stood there on Tuesday and felt a true moment of guilt when someone who will remain anonymous (due to his modesty) said ''come on guys lets do our best tonight for Bill even though the numbers are low''. Well said that man. Another guilty moment occurred when you tally up the effort in miles of the above players. I could almost bet at least one sad monkey was sitting in his living room watching Eastenders. Hormone therapy maybe needs to be applied.
We are all equal as club members, but for players really, all you have to do is turn up, listen, train hard and apply the thoughts of the coach. Which in my humble opinion isn't that difficult.
The coaching is excellent thank you Bill.
Again when your watching Eastenders remember the others who travel on a very regular basis.
Bruce, Gav, Stuart travel from Arbroath large effort/distance/ large footprint.
The list could go on on and on. Craig Anderson and hopefully his brother again.
Remember the up and coming Saturdays bring our biggest games of the year.
Please feel free to add positive comments.
All I have to say to you is
Floccinaucinihilipilification
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Bringing the slaves to heel !!
What can I say. Not only was I created as a monster, I may have created one Ha ha.
Working out the identities of characters in our little mini forum is highly amusing.
One in particular sticks out like a sore thumb. He gives his identity away with his brilliant use of the English language.
Maximus Licinius Crassus brings Spartacus to heel. Eventually.
Why did he fail?
Was it because Spartacus didn't go back into the changing room to change his thong? Probably not.
Was it because he didn't fire his troops up enough, before the battle? Some folk like getting shouted at. It doesn't bother me. I used to struggle keeping a straight face when the battle cry screeched through the changing room.
The old look into my eyes, look into my eyes thing, is quite funny. Apparently people who stare into your eyes for long periods of time, whilst speaking, need to get checked out for autism. A classic sign.
Years ago we played Cumnock away in the league, (the second time, not the one when two Cumnock players ended up going away in an Ambulance) we knew it was going to be a very hard game.
Real rugby players get fired up the night before by watching a British Lions video, then perhaps a Rocky film followed by a bit shadow boxing up the stairs presenting yourself in front of the mirror. Checking for autistic traits. Then reminding yourself about your H2O intake.
None of that council pop, proper Evian, pure Alpine water sourced in Perthshire. Early night (sorry honey), get up early, plenty of time for another coat of polish on your boots. Thinking about how your going to play the game against Stewart Bennett. Interesting thought.
Being woken up on the bus (whilst everyone is watching a British Lions Video) by Ian Ross, he asked me what I did last night? I told him I played buckaroo and then watched Happy Gilmore again. He looked at me in a non autistic way and his facial expression said it all '' your match preparation is a bit different than most.'' Or most probably ''theres something not right about him''.
He is probably right. I didn't even get excited about the Ryder cup this year or any other year.
The bottom line for me was to give a 100 % on the pitch with no excuses, its all down to the individual on what excuses he wants to use at the end of the game. Sometimes you get beat, thats show business.
I feel a lot better now. Even though Jock shouted out on Saturday '' He has never been very good with his hands''.
Why didn't he shout that out 27 years ago it would have saved me looking like a bag of spanners.
Working out the identities of characters in our little mini forum is highly amusing.
One in particular sticks out like a sore thumb. He gives his identity away with his brilliant use of the English language.
Maximus Licinius Crassus brings Spartacus to heel. Eventually.
Why did he fail?
Was it because Spartacus didn't go back into the changing room to change his thong? Probably not.
Was it because he didn't fire his troops up enough, before the battle? Some folk like getting shouted at. It doesn't bother me. I used to struggle keeping a straight face when the battle cry screeched through the changing room.
The old look into my eyes, look into my eyes thing, is quite funny. Apparently people who stare into your eyes for long periods of time, whilst speaking, need to get checked out for autism. A classic sign.
Years ago we played Cumnock away in the league, (the second time, not the one when two Cumnock players ended up going away in an Ambulance) we knew it was going to be a very hard game.
Real rugby players get fired up the night before by watching a British Lions video, then perhaps a Rocky film followed by a bit shadow boxing up the stairs presenting yourself in front of the mirror. Checking for autistic traits. Then reminding yourself about your H2O intake.
None of that council pop, proper Evian, pure Alpine water sourced in Perthshire. Early night (sorry honey), get up early, plenty of time for another coat of polish on your boots. Thinking about how your going to play the game against Stewart Bennett. Interesting thought.
Being woken up on the bus (whilst everyone is watching a British Lions Video) by Ian Ross, he asked me what I did last night? I told him I played buckaroo and then watched Happy Gilmore again. He looked at me in a non autistic way and his facial expression said it all '' your match preparation is a bit different than most.'' Or most probably ''theres something not right about him''.
He is probably right. I didn't even get excited about the Ryder cup this year or any other year.
The bottom line for me was to give a 100 % on the pitch with no excuses, its all down to the individual on what excuses he wants to use at the end of the game. Sometimes you get beat, thats show business.
I feel a lot better now. Even though Jock shouted out on Saturday '' He has never been very good with his hands''.
Why didn't he shout that out 27 years ago it would have saved me looking like a bag of spanners.
What's In A Name
Normally the blog would start with an indepth look into the previous game but I think there's enough been said about it in the last posting & in the match report, our next league game which is away against Harris on 29th November should be where the real answers lie. Unfortunately, losing in the cup against Mackie lost us a home tie against Crieff in the next round, hey ho. 29th Nov is when we could achieve our end of the season goal & move in to 3rd & that would be the halfway stage of our campaign, 1st v 3rd- Alloa v Panmure & 2nd v 4th- Harris v Spartacus, Roman Nose, Spartasuc, Iceman & co, it's a big weekend for us, just saying guys, you know, just saying. Enough of that for now, on to the important stuff of the past week- at the last count at writing this, there was 31 comments on last weeks blog & what comments some of them were, there was poetry, grammar lessons, Mummy wanting to fulfill some sort of fantasy with scantily clad rugby players & the usual slaggings, all hopefully in good banter. After speaking with some people, some would like to know the true identities behind the name & others, like me, think it's great that there's an element of mystery. If anyone would like to reveal themselves (not Eck Robertson though, he's revealed enough of himself for one season already, or until the next bus trip anyway) they may do so in this blog, there are obviously a few that are common knowledge already but I'm not going to say who's who in case not everyone does know. These people are obviously wide open for a personal attack by anonymous people using an alias, which is where we need some sort of code of conduct. Remember guys & gal, while typing something which may be funny in your head & piss your pants laughable if said face to face to that person, it may not be perseeved that way whilst being read & could be picked up wrong....be careful. Also, if anyone does have a real personal gripe with anyone, dont hide behind a computer, grow a set & say it face to face. Only post something that may be borderline if read if it is meant in jest & not a real dig. One big thing in debate is the team of old v the team of now which is always interesting reading, having played with the team of old & the team of now, I have my opinion & my reasons for them but if the discussion/debate is going to continue, please state reasons, it all helps to fuel the discussion/debate. Another thing is the Spartacus saga, first there was Prez claiming to be Spartacus, then Spartacus appeared & then Spartasuc followed suit, who has the true right to the throne....who cares....it's given us a great theme night for an upcoming piss up & Mummy's dream can become reality. Poetry on the blog must be a no no, unless it's going to be rude & crude (it is a rugby blog after all). Grammar lessons also must be a no no, due to this blog getting constantly questioned & the normal lack of commas would always be an issue- told you I'd get it in;-) & another reason for no English lessons is.....do we really give a f*ck? Anyway, enough rambling, was told to put some shit on here & I've lived up to my word, it's shit. Saturday 15th November is a squad session at the High School, it's important to the team & Billy that we turn up & show the same commitment that we do on a match day, 12pm at High School & changing rooms are booked between 12&2pm, see you all there. Peace!
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Next Saturdays cup game
12.30 kick off against Mackie.
A great effort on Tuesday and 20 players training.
A great effort on Tuesday and 20 players training.
Monday, 3 November 2008
The true hero of the 20th century?
In my mind and no doubt others you can pick many different people who significantly changed the 20th century. History has passed and its time to reflect.
Was it Gandhi the man who through peaceful protest relieved the sub Continent of its British oppressors.
Maybe for some Lech Walesa who bravely stood against the might of the Soviet and initiated its demise.
Martin Luther King for bringing black politics to the fore in the days of white supremacy .
Or even the unsung hero who averted World War 3 by sacrificing his own life .He opened the door of a nuclear reactor and turned on a deluge to cool the reactor of a K 19 Russian nuclear sub. Just off the American western seaboard.
For me its was none of the above. My hero is a guy of relative modesty considering how great he is. A man who walks among us. “Some men pray for a miracle; heroes make one happen.”
He held the rugby clubs destiny in one hand when it should have been two. Carnoustie played Kinross in the cup. It was an away game and a pretty tough one at that. We battled to the line. The ball was passed to my Hero, in perfectly dry conditions he went over the line and dropped it.
Well what can you say to a talented youngster who made a simple mistake? I felt like stringing him up. He was given loads of verbal abuse for days. Not good.
Then we realised that if he had touched down we were playing Kelso the next week. Some people might think that was a good thing but but we wouldn't have reached the final at Murrayfield if it wasn't for my hero Bruce Langlands.
Thanks Bruce. It was a close call though between you and Happy Gilmore.
Was it Gandhi the man who through peaceful protest relieved the sub Continent of its British oppressors.
Maybe for some Lech Walesa who bravely stood against the might of the Soviet and initiated its demise.
Martin Luther King for bringing black politics to the fore in the days of white supremacy .
Or even the unsung hero who averted World War 3 by sacrificing his own life .He opened the door of a nuclear reactor and turned on a deluge to cool the reactor of a K 19 Russian nuclear sub. Just off the American western seaboard.
For me its was none of the above. My hero is a guy of relative modesty considering how great he is. A man who walks among us. “Some men pray for a miracle; heroes make one happen.”
He held the rugby clubs destiny in one hand when it should have been two. Carnoustie played Kinross in the cup. It was an away game and a pretty tough one at that. We battled to the line. The ball was passed to my Hero, in perfectly dry conditions he went over the line and dropped it.
Well what can you say to a talented youngster who made a simple mistake? I felt like stringing him up. He was given loads of verbal abuse for days. Not good.
Then we realised that if he had touched down we were playing Kelso the next week. Some people might think that was a good thing but but we wouldn't have reached the final at Murrayfield if it wasn't for my hero Bruce Langlands.
Thanks Bruce. It was a close call though between you and Happy Gilmore.
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Inspirational ladies !
Water boy here. Just thought I would make sure your all topped up with your H2O.
Why do we need a psychiatrist to analyse how a man works? Its all about the female, from the early days of running about the playground to the current, running about the rugby pitch. If the love of your life is watching. You will play a blinder.
Gavin Dissel and Owen Hughes your the stallions of the week. I'm sure Dannys girl was watching also. Was it 5 tries or would it have been 1 if he was trying just to impress the water boy.
Playing Montrose wasn't going to be easy, but the stallions took them to the sword. For locals wanting to wile a couple of hours away. I would recommend a trip up to Shanwell road to watch entertaining rugby.
So the starting team consisted of the guys who trained last week. A nice position to be in and hopefully will encourage all players to train and fight for a place in the team. Looking at the season so far we are climbing up the league and are currently in 4th position. 1 point off Panmure. If we do the work and we reflect on the minutes after the Panmure game we have made great progress and made new friends. I looked in the faces of the team at Panmure and I'm pretty sure there was an element of doubt. Now we are slowly building up a steely confidence which I haven't seen for a while.
Thanks to everyone
Friday, 31 October 2008
Man flu
We must be more sensitive to flue than Ladies, its a fact.
Although when your feel like your taking your last breath, there is something in your mind (or should I say my mind) about having a bit of ''hows your father'',''rumpy pumpy'' you know what I mean.
Is this natural? I will have to ask our Doctor Neil if this is normal. It must have something to do with trying to leave one last footprint on Earth.
Montrose tomorrow. See you there. As he staggers to his bed with out the aid of drink. Heather mop my brow.
Although when your feel like your taking your last breath, there is something in your mind (or should I say my mind) about having a bit of ''hows your father'',''rumpy pumpy'' you know what I mean.
Is this natural? I will have to ask our Doctor Neil if this is normal. It must have something to do with trying to leave one last footprint on Earth.
Montrose tomorrow. See you there. As he staggers to his bed with out the aid of drink. Heather mop my brow.
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Best wishes from Tam
Also very churlish of me not to ask you to pass on to the lads our best wishes for the rest of the season.I think for the first couple of years out here I still used to get the Friday Butterflies and feel the Saturday Adrenalin Build-up but that drifted away slowly.Mainly because some times we don't know what day it is. Nothing to do with age; more to do with life style.
Helmet of the week
I would like to thank the Bannockburn captain for giving me the award, a free pint and then Chris Rankin (Captain for the day) concurred and made me drink another free pint. What a bummer. The award was given for stealing their ball in offside positions (in their opinion) LOL.
Gordon Smart said to me instead of complaining about me they should have sorted it out. Well that's another story.
Joking apart my intention at the start of the season was to help with trying to organise the team on a Saturday not to play. A sort of water boy type thing. I have tried to be at training for every session. Just to support the coaches and the players. On Tuesday I realised that something wasn't right. It was as if the small skill level that I possessed had been taken away from me. Its a very strange feeling. Not a problem if your not playing. I have to get lower in the rucks, but if you can't bend your back due to old age its a problem LOL
Well on Saturday it came back to haunt me. The ball in the refs whistle must have been worn out. A big apology to all the Carnoustie players for all the penalties I gave away. I seriously would have gone off if I could but again our options were limited. In my defence players lying on the ball in a ruck really does boil my piss and the ref told me he was refereeing harder when it came to Carnoustie just to make the game more even. Interesting and very honest.
A lesson was also learnt by all our players about discipline open your mouth and you get 10 metres. At the end of the game the ref complemented the Carnoustie players for their discipline.
Maybe we have turned a corner on this subject.
The game was played in very wet conditions with the help of a 40mph wind didn't make for great rugby. Well we came away with a 21-0 victory. A great effort by all.
Chris Rankin missed a reasonably easy penalty kick for him. Then Gordon Smart on the wing did well to score in the corner. We returned to the half way line assuming Chris would miss probably the most difficult conversion kick in the book. I turned around to see the ball being kicked so skillfully over the posts. A cracker.
When I mentioned our options were limited Alec Robertson kindly came along with his kit. No disrespect to Alex but as with every game someone gets injured we held on until he was needed. Yet again he came on and played his socks off. The rugby club are going to sponsor Alec and treat him to a spray tan for his legs. When he came on I had to look twice. I really did think from afar he was riding a chicken.
Again speaking to the referee he asked me how we were getting on and mentioned that he heard Carnoustie were struggling to keep going 3 years ago. I couldn't answer that question but Jock could. I started to realise how precious our little club is.
Well it seems that things are better but its something we need to concentrate on introducing new players bonding as a team and looking after each other.
No doubt we all sit and watch the news at night and think ''Why can't Israel and Palestine not get on''? Well the problem can be brought back to basics and applied to a small rugby club called Carnoustie we all need to get on to make the team and the club better. If this small human experiment works there may be hope for the rest of the world.
On a very positive note we are now 4th in the league I can't wait until next Saturday standing on the touch line. Socially Saturday night was a cracker with a civilised bus journey topped off by a great function at the club.
See you at training.
Gordon Smart said to me instead of complaining about me they should have sorted it out. Well that's another story.
Joking apart my intention at the start of the season was to help with trying to organise the team on a Saturday not to play. A sort of water boy type thing. I have tried to be at training for every session. Just to support the coaches and the players. On Tuesday I realised that something wasn't right. It was as if the small skill level that I possessed had been taken away from me. Its a very strange feeling. Not a problem if your not playing. I have to get lower in the rucks, but if you can't bend your back due to old age its a problem LOL
Well on Saturday it came back to haunt me. The ball in the refs whistle must have been worn out. A big apology to all the Carnoustie players for all the penalties I gave away. I seriously would have gone off if I could but again our options were limited. In my defence players lying on the ball in a ruck really does boil my piss and the ref told me he was refereeing harder when it came to Carnoustie just to make the game more even. Interesting and very honest.
A lesson was also learnt by all our players about discipline open your mouth and you get 10 metres. At the end of the game the ref complemented the Carnoustie players for their discipline.
Maybe we have turned a corner on this subject.
The game was played in very wet conditions with the help of a 40mph wind didn't make for great rugby. Well we came away with a 21-0 victory. A great effort by all.
Chris Rankin missed a reasonably easy penalty kick for him. Then Gordon Smart on the wing did well to score in the corner. We returned to the half way line assuming Chris would miss probably the most difficult conversion kick in the book. I turned around to see the ball being kicked so skillfully over the posts. A cracker.
When I mentioned our options were limited Alec Robertson kindly came along with his kit. No disrespect to Alex but as with every game someone gets injured we held on until he was needed. Yet again he came on and played his socks off. The rugby club are going to sponsor Alec and treat him to a spray tan for his legs. When he came on I had to look twice. I really did think from afar he was riding a chicken.
Again speaking to the referee he asked me how we were getting on and mentioned that he heard Carnoustie were struggling to keep going 3 years ago. I couldn't answer that question but Jock could. I started to realise how precious our little club is.
Well it seems that things are better but its something we need to concentrate on introducing new players bonding as a team and looking after each other.
No doubt we all sit and watch the news at night and think ''Why can't Israel and Palestine not get on''? Well the problem can be brought back to basics and applied to a small rugby club called Carnoustie we all need to get on to make the team and the club better. If this small human experiment works there may be hope for the rest of the world.
On a very positive note we are now 4th in the league I can't wait until next Saturday standing on the touch line. Socially Saturday night was a cracker with a civilised bus journey topped off by a great function at the club.
See you at training.
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Tam's view.
¡Hola Big Yin!Good to hear from you. All well and although its id a bit early to be doing the Spanish thing and picking olives we content ourselves with doing the SCots thing and pick our noses.I have seen the Murph's best team lists.We have had some good players throughout the years.However, what you are asking about is the best team
Having, a pool of twenty great players need not necessarily make a great team.In my opinion, for the little it is worth, the best team that ever came out of Carnoustie was the Carnoustie High School 1st XV of 1981-82.Now that was a TEAM.Not all would have gone on to be good Senior players although most did and did well. However, the spirit, the ethos, the idea of Team was so good that but for some biased home refereeing in one game we would have swept the board that season.In the FP set-up perhaps the closest we came to achieving a team was the 97-98 season. Unfortunately therein were guys who never really came to grips with the idea of team.Close, but no ceegar!Team? It is a damned elusive thing for which I think nobody knows the formula.Tam
Having, a pool of twenty great players need not necessarily make a great team.In my opinion, for the little it is worth, the best team that ever came out of Carnoustie was the Carnoustie High School 1st XV of 1981-82.Now that was a TEAM.Not all would have gone on to be good Senior players although most did and did well. However, the spirit, the ethos, the idea of Team was so good that but for some biased home refereeing in one game we would have swept the board that season.In the FP set-up perhaps the closest we came to achieving a team was the 97-98 season. Unfortunately therein were guys who never really came to grips with the idea of team.Close, but no ceegar!Team? It is a damned elusive thing for which I think nobody knows the formula.Tam
Sunday, 19 October 2008
Unleash hell !!
I would like to thank John for his top 15 of all time. Here it is
15 Barry Simmons
14 John Murphy
13 Jock McRae
12 Graham Stirling
11 Derek Jamieson
10 Brian Murphy
9 Howie Mclaughlin
8 Mike Berry
7 Ian Lamount
6 Stuart Bennet
5 Pete Christie
4 Martin Peacock
3 Derek Bruce
2 Derek Craig
1 Dick Emery
Reserves:
Taff Williams
Craig Reid
Graham Laird Barry Barnwell
All names/spelling off are as supplied from email
Here is mine
1 Derek Bruce
2 Steven Esposito
3 Kevin Grant
4 Graeme Hay
5 Martin Peacock
6 Leon Van de Kirk
7 Scott Purdom
8 Owen Hughes
9 David Christie
10 Graeme Stirling
11 Greg Ramsay
12 Chris Rankin
13 Grant Langlands
14 Ian MacFarlane
15 Jock Mcrae
Subs N/A
My spelling apologies in advance for mistakes no doubt there will be.
If anyone wants to submit their best team email me, see above. You will be furnished with all the players that have played for the club, after that its easy.
In my humble opinion Johns team could not live with mine. Team Christie is a new model army quick and ruthless.
When you submit your team tell us why yours is better.
Looks like I would get a good kicking with John but we would go out fighting.
Remember its fun and a celebration of the riches that Carnoustie have had in the past and the present.
15 Barry Simmons
14 John Murphy
13 Jock McRae
12 Graham Stirling
11 Derek Jamieson
10 Brian Murphy
9 Howie Mclaughlin
8 Mike Berry
7 Ian Lamount
6 Stuart Bennet
5 Pete Christie
4 Martin Peacock
3 Derek Bruce
2 Derek Craig
1 Dick Emery
Reserves:
Taff Williams
Craig Reid
Graham Laird Barry Barnwell
All names/spelling off are as supplied from email
Here is mine
1 Derek Bruce
2 Steven Esposito
3 Kevin Grant
4 Graeme Hay
5 Martin Peacock
6 Leon Van de Kirk
7 Scott Purdom
8 Owen Hughes
9 David Christie
10 Graeme Stirling
11 Greg Ramsay
12 Chris Rankin
13 Grant Langlands
14 Ian MacFarlane
15 Jock Mcrae
Subs N/A
My spelling apologies in advance for mistakes no doubt there will be.
If anyone wants to submit their best team email me, see above. You will be furnished with all the players that have played for the club, after that its easy.
In my humble opinion Johns team could not live with mine. Team Christie is a new model army quick and ruthless.
When you submit your team tell us why yours is better.
Looks like I would get a good kicking with John but we would go out fighting.
Remember its fun and a celebration of the riches that Carnoustie have had in the past and the present.
I see no Kitchen sink !
Thanks to all the players on Saturday who gave a 110%. Even in the warm up it put a smile on face. To see good numbers and a certain resolve. With such youth in the front five it can only bode well for the future something we have to work hard for.
Arbroath arrived and in my mind I knew they would be up for it. A local derby which I have experienced first hand can be a bit of a battle. It was seriously refreshing to see the game played in good spirit.
If anyone wasn't at the game you missed some great rugby. Its not good to single out individuals but the inter play between Grant Langlands and Chris Rankin was devastating for the opposition.
Owen Hughes picking up from the scrum must get really tiresome for backrow opposition. ''Here he comes again, right Jock its your turn to get run over''.
With Dave Christie playing his wily game at the back of scrum and his uncanny knack of being in places his slow pace doesn't deserve to be (its a Christie thing).
Bruce Langlands mixed the game up perfectly keeping the opposition thinking, not having a clue where the ball was going. Probably thanking you when you kicked gaining 50 metres rather than having to take on the animals in the centre.
Ever wonder how an opposition run into a maul or a ruck and they start swearing profusely. Its a condition called Rockyitus. It caused by a guy called Steven Esposito coming out with the ball.
Thanks to Tony Coffield for complementing one of the best backrow efforts I have seen. His mild manner certainly confuses, that behind the persona there is a hard man.
All these ball players have obviously to thank the front five for providing a great platform in the lineout scrum and open play. As already mentioned there is nothing stopping the front five (besides Dave Christison) creating a bit of history for the club. In fifty years they will be sitting on their shooting stools watching Carnoustie in Premier one . David Campbell will turn around to Euan Fraser and say '' I can't believe that Zinzan Christies great grandad was Peter''. Craig Dawson will turn around and say ''I can't can't believe it either a 6'8'' 19 stone stand off''. Steve Essex will also shake his head in disbelief and answer in his adopted Angus Doric accent ''Aye I know''.
One thing we do forget is expecting players to play out of position. Gav Dissel kindly played the second half at flank. He certainly didn't look out of place and his strength injected even more domination of rucks and mauls. At the end of the game we spoke and he said to me that all he wants is a game and that was the first time he has played at flank. Thanks Gav for the effort and again I need to make an effort and know peoples positions.
So the animals tear the heart out of the defence and all the wingers have to do is run 60 metres up the park. Sounds easy but obviously they have to pass a couple of blokes on the way. Nathan, Lee, Ally and Danny all had great games on the wings.
Nathans try on the wing I wish I had a video of the try just to show his Dad that Darwin was right. Evolution is alive and well there is no way Billy could have scored from there LOL.
Ally after Fife Southern it was a pleasure to see a true athlete on his preferred material even Jesus would have struggled last week.
Lee thanks for your efforts at full back and on the wing. The player in the club who sets fitness standards for everyone.
Danny showed his pace on Saturday. With the scary brothers (Chris and Grant) in the centre passing balls out to players like Danny the opposition really will struggle to deal with our gazelles.
As we continue through the season its our intention to be closer and work for each other. George Low made a welcome return he really did show how dynamic he could be. He made a couple of errors, but if I could have made one of his runs once in my lifetime I would have been delighted.
Hopefully this shows that we do have potential but there is a lot of work to be done. Its not only physical its psychological. To push yourself harder your brain needs to be willing. To get on with every player 100% 365 days a year is impossible. To look at me and not think I look like Mel Gibson is impossible. Joking apart we are all characters who have our own idiosyncrasies we have choices. See you at training.
I bet you thought I forgot about Gordon Smart. 49 years old turning up and supporting his club as a player thanks Gordon every second counts 1200 in total.
Even though Nathan is in the ascendancy in the Bowles household I would like to thank Billy Bowles for all his efforts as coach.
With my hand on heart it really does make me the happiest man in the village.
Arbroath arrived and in my mind I knew they would be up for it. A local derby which I have experienced first hand can be a bit of a battle. It was seriously refreshing to see the game played in good spirit.
If anyone wasn't at the game you missed some great rugby. Its not good to single out individuals but the inter play between Grant Langlands and Chris Rankin was devastating for the opposition.
Owen Hughes picking up from the scrum must get really tiresome for backrow opposition. ''Here he comes again, right Jock its your turn to get run over''.
With Dave Christie playing his wily game at the back of scrum and his uncanny knack of being in places his slow pace doesn't deserve to be (its a Christie thing).
Bruce Langlands mixed the game up perfectly keeping the opposition thinking, not having a clue where the ball was going. Probably thanking you when you kicked gaining 50 metres rather than having to take on the animals in the centre.
Ever wonder how an opposition run into a maul or a ruck and they start swearing profusely. Its a condition called Rockyitus. It caused by a guy called Steven Esposito coming out with the ball.
Thanks to Tony Coffield for complementing one of the best backrow efforts I have seen. His mild manner certainly confuses, that behind the persona there is a hard man.
All these ball players have obviously to thank the front five for providing a great platform in the lineout scrum and open play. As already mentioned there is nothing stopping the front five (besides Dave Christison) creating a bit of history for the club. In fifty years they will be sitting on their shooting stools watching Carnoustie in Premier one . David Campbell will turn around to Euan Fraser and say '' I can't believe that Zinzan Christies great grandad was Peter''. Craig Dawson will turn around and say ''I can't can't believe it either a 6'8'' 19 stone stand off''. Steve Essex will also shake his head in disbelief and answer in his adopted Angus Doric accent ''Aye I know''.
One thing we do forget is expecting players to play out of position. Gav Dissel kindly played the second half at flank. He certainly didn't look out of place and his strength injected even more domination of rucks and mauls. At the end of the game we spoke and he said to me that all he wants is a game and that was the first time he has played at flank. Thanks Gav for the effort and again I need to make an effort and know peoples positions.
So the animals tear the heart out of the defence and all the wingers have to do is run 60 metres up the park. Sounds easy but obviously they have to pass a couple of blokes on the way. Nathan, Lee, Ally and Danny all had great games on the wings.
Nathans try on the wing I wish I had a video of the try just to show his Dad that Darwin was right. Evolution is alive and well there is no way Billy could have scored from there LOL.
Ally after Fife Southern it was a pleasure to see a true athlete on his preferred material even Jesus would have struggled last week.
Lee thanks for your efforts at full back and on the wing. The player in the club who sets fitness standards for everyone.
Danny showed his pace on Saturday. With the scary brothers (Chris and Grant) in the centre passing balls out to players like Danny the opposition really will struggle to deal with our gazelles.
As we continue through the season its our intention to be closer and work for each other. George Low made a welcome return he really did show how dynamic he could be. He made a couple of errors, but if I could have made one of his runs once in my lifetime I would have been delighted.
Hopefully this shows that we do have potential but there is a lot of work to be done. Its not only physical its psychological. To push yourself harder your brain needs to be willing. To get on with every player 100% 365 days a year is impossible. To look at me and not think I look like Mel Gibson is impossible. Joking apart we are all characters who have our own idiosyncrasies we have choices. See you at training.
I bet you thought I forgot about Gordon Smart. 49 years old turning up and supporting his club as a player thanks Gordon every second counts 1200 in total.
Even though Nathan is in the ascendancy in the Bowles household I would like to thank Billy Bowles for all his efforts as coach.
With my hand on heart it really does make me the happiest man in the village.
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Flatfire
Thursday night meet up at the lesuire centre 6 o'clock
Chris asked me why I called myself Flatfire. Was it something to do with a small disturbance in Dundee which resulted in a Flat fire.
Throughout my life I have always loved the thought of being an Underdog and beating the Champ. Everything that makes a good rugby player for Carnoustie. Well my life is full of David and Goliath thoughts.
Here is a clip of Flatfire the 1946 engined car that achieves a speed of over 300 mph over Boneville salt flats http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fKncTaC3QQE&feature=related.
My true love besides Heather, Morgan and Daniel is Hot Rods. Old Volkswagens are my favourite. You know the old laughable beetle that we all think is probably the slowest car on the planet. Well here for you benefit is several Cinderella stories. First the brothers from Paradise California. The Lauffers with their VW beetle engined dragster http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ8foSBDYeA . Then a slow beetle http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Arc_gFs_CQ4&feature=related
Finally me in the my madness http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/image/82715638. Me under control http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/image/96301948.
Is it a wonder why Jim Waugh doesn't want me to help behind the bar.
Anyway back to the chase, Tuesday night I started to think for £50 you can get a good beasting twice a week all year round. It really does represent good value for money, compared to Liz McColgans if your crazier than a coconut. If your suffering the credit crunch and cant sustain the £70 month at Bannantynes and want to look good naked join Carnoustie Rugby Club.
''Even Carnousties Dragons den are thinking about joining''. The Links Pub are more than welcome.
Thanks Billy ''the beasting'' Bowles. Dave Christie won't be back for a least two months it was that good.
The press up competition came up with some interesting results. Maybe I use my arms more than most. LOL Besides Lee Haxton ''Mr 54 press ups''. He looked up after that feat of excellence and his facial expression said to me ''I have more personal time with myself than others'' LOL
Chris asked me why I called myself Flatfire. Was it something to do with a small disturbance in Dundee which resulted in a Flat fire.
Throughout my life I have always loved the thought of being an Underdog and beating the Champ. Everything that makes a good rugby player for Carnoustie. Well my life is full of David and Goliath thoughts.
Here is a clip of Flatfire the 1946 engined car that achieves a speed of over 300 mph over Boneville salt flats http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fKncTaC3QQE&feature=related.
My true love besides Heather, Morgan and Daniel is Hot Rods. Old Volkswagens are my favourite. You know the old laughable beetle that we all think is probably the slowest car on the planet. Well here for you benefit is several Cinderella stories. First the brothers from Paradise California. The Lauffers with their VW beetle engined dragster http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ8foSBDYeA . Then a slow beetle http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Arc_gFs_CQ4&feature=related
Finally me in the my madness http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/image/82715638. Me under control http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/image/96301948.
Is it a wonder why Jim Waugh doesn't want me to help behind the bar.
Anyway back to the chase, Tuesday night I started to think for £50 you can get a good beasting twice a week all year round. It really does represent good value for money, compared to Liz McColgans if your crazier than a coconut. If your suffering the credit crunch and cant sustain the £70 month at Bannantynes and want to look good naked join Carnoustie Rugby Club.
''Even Carnousties Dragons den are thinking about joining''. The Links Pub are more than welcome.
Thanks Billy ''the beasting'' Bowles. Dave Christie won't be back for a least two months it was that good.
The press up competition came up with some interesting results. Maybe I use my arms more than most. LOL Besides Lee Haxton ''Mr 54 press ups''. He looked up after that feat of excellence and his facial expression said to me ''I have more personal time with myself than others'' LOL
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
John Murphy thanks
A little post just to thank John for all his efforts, this season and past season's as player and coach he has decided to stand down.
I have the upmost respect for the effort and knowledge he has given to players. He is in my eyes an inspiration to all. Even the day to day running as a Director of rugby has major challenges that most don't see.
Thanks John and his family who have given valuable family time to CHSFPRFC.
I have the upmost respect for the effort and knowledge he has given to players. He is in my eyes an inspiration to all. Even the day to day running as a Director of rugby has major challenges that most don't see.
Thanks John and his family who have given valuable family time to CHSFPRFC.
Is it because we have the biggest Rolex clock in the world
That everyone hates us. Almost every game seems to be a Derby probably has something to do with most teams being local (Q Sherlock Holmes comments). Or is there some sort of unjust jealousy that people think that just because we live on the Scottish Riveria we are superior. For any foreigners reading, its hot on the beach why don't you join us http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hELG84lcSLg.
Thanks to Bruce for giving the blog a far greater respectability than previous and future ramblings. He made a great point about all the people who make an efffort to come our games thanks all. I know it can be more than painful.
Saturdays game I think proved that underneath the veneer there is a steely resolve . I arrived at Rosyth straight from Edinburgh airport after a lovely weeks holiday. I phoned Espo and told him I would be there. The only thing I didn't have was my boots. I said if he wanted to break into my house my kit bag was in the kitchen. Guess what my bag arrived.
When I went into Fife Southerns club the Steward said there was a fair amount of water on the pitch. Some peoples idea of a fair amount of water is different from mine. When I finally went on to the pitch I realised why everyone was short of pace. It was due to the fact that they were sinking into 8 inches of mud.
We fought tooth and nail and the final score was 6-6 thank you to Chris for the points. A great effort by all. There was no glamour but loads of passion.
Passion I think is something we will need on Saturday. When Arbroath come to Carnoustie. We all know that both teams want to win. No doubt Arbroath will be trying to revive a poor start to the season.
Thanks to Bruce for giving the blog a far greater respectability than previous and future ramblings. He made a great point about all the people who make an efffort to come our games thanks all. I know it can be more than painful.
Saturdays game I think proved that underneath the veneer there is a steely resolve . I arrived at Rosyth straight from Edinburgh airport after a lovely weeks holiday. I phoned Espo and told him I would be there. The only thing I didn't have was my boots. I said if he wanted to break into my house my kit bag was in the kitchen. Guess what my bag arrived.
When I went into Fife Southerns club the Steward said there was a fair amount of water on the pitch. Some peoples idea of a fair amount of water is different from mine. When I finally went on to the pitch I realised why everyone was short of pace. It was due to the fact that they were sinking into 8 inches of mud.
We fought tooth and nail and the final score was 6-6 thank you to Chris for the points. A great effort by all. There was no glamour but loads of passion.
Passion I think is something we will need on Saturday. When Arbroath come to Carnoustie. We all know that both teams want to win. No doubt Arbroath will be trying to revive a poor start to the season.
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Very Beatable
The team talk before the Stobswell game was taken care of .......by Stobswell. This consisted of a blog written by Stobswell claiming that Carnoustie were very beatable! The truth of it is, with Carnoustie not firing on all cylinders & not playing overly attractive rugby, our visitors still weren't in a position to beat anybody, even if they were fully armed with the latest edition of Mayfair & one of my personal favourite films, Don't waste it- Taste it, I doubt they were even good enough to beat themselves. Scrappy game, which is quite good taking full points knowing that we didn't play particularly well & are capable of much much better. There were some handbags at one point which was one of the best bits of teamwork during the game, big-up to our illustrious captain for sticking up for & looking after his men, it's really good to know that he's watching our backs on the park....not so good that he's watching our fronts in the shower. The ref was one of the most consistent that we've had for a long time, he was consistently inconsistent at every available opportunity, giving penalties that weren't penalties & penalising the wrong team when he wasn't sure of what to do, on one occasion I'm sure he was heard telling both teams to run around the posts while he thought what to do next. Due to the ref's 'knowledge' of the laws, 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' Neil, in his second game for the club, is in very close competition with Espo & Murph for the amount of penalties conceded, to make it fair on Neil, we're going to count Espo & Murph's last five seasons against Neil's two games. Very good to see the amount of home supporters we had while the weather was not at its best, it's very much appreciated by the players knowing that people are giving up their own time to watch them, when they could be sitting at home watching those amateurs in the Guinness Premiership or Don't waste it- Taste it. At last week's game it was very pleasing to see some TV stars taking a break from filming- Compo, Clegg & Foggy from Last Of The Summer Wine, there to watch us play against Strathspey, wellies 'n' all, thanks Boyd, Jock & Jim (in no particular order)who travelled up by car, thanks to Bill, Gwen & Diane who came on the bus & the bus driver has my vote for clubman of the year for his ability to turn a blind eye, hopefully the team can create some success week in week out, which would encourage more supporters to travel & there could be a supporters bus to games. Big turnouts to training would be a huge benefit to coaches, regular trainers & fellow players & most importantly...yourself. Finally, if anyone's getting annoyed by the constant hounding of membership fees, could we just get around to paying them & then the hounding will stop. Peace!
Monday, 29 September 2008
You try it !
LOL how does a team who score two tries and one conversion score 11 points.
Well apparently the big wigs in Wall street decided to deduct a point to save the world economy.
Or was it something to do with the blogger being slighlty the worse for wear on the Sunday morning. I still have the taste of Port on my tongue today.
Speaking of economic doom I would like to thank Diane for taking those photos which cheered me up no end. It also made me realise I wasn't seeing things outside the bus on Saturday night.
LONG LIVE THE ''VICE'' PRESIDENT. Dick Chaney has nothing on Alec Robertson.
Well apparently the big wigs in Wall street decided to deduct a point to save the world economy.
Or was it something to do with the blogger being slighlty the worse for wear on the Sunday morning. I still have the taste of Port on my tongue today.
Speaking of economic doom I would like to thank Diane for taking those photos which cheered me up no end. It also made me realise I wasn't seeing things outside the bus on Saturday night.
LONG LIVE THE ''VICE'' PRESIDENT. Dick Chaney has nothing on Alec Robertson.
Sunday, 28 September 2008
The crazy gang
I woke up yesterday with the phone ringing knowing who it would be.
''Hi Pete its John we only have 14 men for the game''. When he told me I felt pretty down. In any logical mind travelling with 14 players is almost a defeat before you start.
After a few phone calls we left with 14 players.
Chris Rankin kindly went on to the pitch to achieve our 15 thanks Chris. On the other wing Craig Anderson who played the whole game with a badly injured shoulder. Again thank you. This sort of commitment is way beyond the call of duty. After 30 minutes Chris went off.
The mixture in the team was certainly young and old Alex ''sword of justice'' Roberston, Grant ''up and under'' Linnen and John ''McClane''Murphy the old brigade. They Made me feel young. LOL.
A new player who trained on Thursday played on Saturday Neil Brammer. A quality flanker a sort of cross between Tug Russell and Scott Purdom. John and I felt guilty getting on the bus with a new player seeing the team in turmoil. He played his socks off and is a seriously good player. It puts a smile on my face seeing a player like this joining us.
The final score 22-11 to Strathspey 3 tries to 2
Two ladies joined us for the trip. A very civilised journey on the way up turned into the one of the best journeys back. Sky diving (photos to follow) boat races with bottles of port then the grand finale nude touch the window. Hopefully Diane and Gwen were not put off by this spectacle of male prowess.
A dumb and dumber moment. The phone rings at 10.35am ''Hi Pete have you not left the house yet'' Alex Roberston had obviously been forced to phone by John. I told him I was on my way down. I wasn't, I was frantically looking for my scrum cap. I ran down with out it.
Casting back to the Dumb and Dumber film if anybody remembers the two guys travelling to Aspen the one on the back of the ''hog'' freezing his bollocks off without any gloves they arrive in Aspen and Jim Carey says to Jeff Daniels you should have said ''you could have had my spare pair of gloves''.
After the game with my rather large head battered to pieces John says ''Pete I found your scrum cap at training on Tuesday here it is''. Thanks John.
Another thank you to Grant Stewart who drove up with Danny and David saving us playing with 12 players.
After the game I think we all felt very satisfied with our 80 minutes of hard work it was a seriously good effort.
''Hi Pete its John we only have 14 men for the game''. When he told me I felt pretty down. In any logical mind travelling with 14 players is almost a defeat before you start.
After a few phone calls we left with 14 players.
Chris Rankin kindly went on to the pitch to achieve our 15 thanks Chris. On the other wing Craig Anderson who played the whole game with a badly injured shoulder. Again thank you. This sort of commitment is way beyond the call of duty. After 30 minutes Chris went off.
The mixture in the team was certainly young and old Alex ''sword of justice'' Roberston, Grant ''up and under'' Linnen and John ''McClane''Murphy the old brigade. They Made me feel young. LOL.
A new player who trained on Thursday played on Saturday Neil Brammer. A quality flanker a sort of cross between Tug Russell and Scott Purdom. John and I felt guilty getting on the bus with a new player seeing the team in turmoil. He played his socks off and is a seriously good player. It puts a smile on my face seeing a player like this joining us.
The final score 22-11 to Strathspey 3 tries to 2
Two ladies joined us for the trip. A very civilised journey on the way up turned into the one of the best journeys back. Sky diving (photos to follow) boat races with bottles of port then the grand finale nude touch the window. Hopefully Diane and Gwen were not put off by this spectacle of male prowess.
A dumb and dumber moment. The phone rings at 10.35am ''Hi Pete have you not left the house yet'' Alex Roberston had obviously been forced to phone by John. I told him I was on my way down. I wasn't, I was frantically looking for my scrum cap. I ran down with out it.
Casting back to the Dumb and Dumber film if anybody remembers the two guys travelling to Aspen the one on the back of the ''hog'' freezing his bollocks off without any gloves they arrive in Aspen and Jim Carey says to Jeff Daniels you should have said ''you could have had my spare pair of gloves''.
After the game with my rather large head battered to pieces John says ''Pete I found your scrum cap at training on Tuesday here it is''. Thanks John.
Another thank you to Grant Stewart who drove up with Danny and David saving us playing with 12 players.
After the game I think we all felt very satisfied with our 80 minutes of hard work it was a seriously good effort.
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
What was the score again?
We had a great turnout at training on Tuesday night. The perfect way to bounce back from Saturday. For years I have experienced the defeats and the victories which are summed up on a Tuesday by peoples reactions.
Sounds daft but sometimes people become lax after a win and don't turn up on a Tuesday.
21 guys proves we are on the up and willing to make up for the 22 to 7 defeat.
This weeks fixture Strathspey. The bus will be leaving Da Club at 11 am. AM Ante Meridiem that is the latin for ''before noon''. Optional but fun we are having a surfing theme for the trip, shorts and shades. It was also mentioned that bringing a bottle of port could be a good idea. It saves drinking beer and pleading with the bus driver to stop for an emergency.
I don't have the details for Spud and Steve's ETA for Murrayfield. Sorry guys it must be earlier I would imagine. LOL
I have to admit I'm spoilt as everyday I make my way to the knicker drawer and voila the latin ''for there it is'' a pair of pants. Sometimes I take Heathers effort for granted.
Something similiar happens at every home game its so obvious we don't even see it. Flags match balls and associated equipment seem to appear by miracle.
The guys responsible for this George Taylor and Willie Coleman. It really is done so well we don't even see it. I would like to thank the guys for this effort and we will be hoping to see them down the club for a dedicated night called Willie Pumps . To be organised by me.
One more thank you goes to Owen Hughes. Thanks for supplying the team with new socks and energy drink powder. Cheers Owen.
Again my role and responsibilties with the team have been put to the test and I have failed. My apologies to the players I have let down. It won't happen again. In my defense my brain.
We had a great turnout at training on Tuesday night. The perfect way to bounce back from Saturday. For years I have experienced the defeats and the victories which are summed up on a Tuesday by peoples reactions.
Sounds daft but sometimes people become lax after a win and don't turn up on a Tuesday.
21 guys proves we are on the up and willing to make up for the 22 to 7 defeat.
This weeks fixture Strathspey. The bus will be leaving Da Club at 11 am. AM Ante Meridiem that is the latin for ''before noon''. Optional but fun we are having a surfing theme for the trip, shorts and shades. It was also mentioned that bringing a bottle of port could be a good idea. It saves drinking beer and pleading with the bus driver to stop for an emergency.
I don't have the details for Spud and Steve's ETA for Murrayfield. Sorry guys it must be earlier I would imagine. LOL
I have to admit I'm spoilt as everyday I make my way to the knicker drawer and voila the latin ''for there it is'' a pair of pants. Sometimes I take Heathers effort for granted.
Something similiar happens at every home game its so obvious we don't even see it. Flags match balls and associated equipment seem to appear by miracle.
The guys responsible for this George Taylor and Willie Coleman. It really is done so well we don't even see it. I would like to thank the guys for this effort and we will be hoping to see them down the club for a dedicated night called Willie Pumps . To be organised by me.
One more thank you goes to Owen Hughes. Thanks for supplying the team with new socks and energy drink powder. Cheers Owen.
Again my role and responsibilties with the team have been put to the test and I have failed. My apologies to the players I have let down. It won't happen again. In my defense my brain.
Friday, 19 September 2008
Panmure. What more needs to be said other than our ''Nemisis''. Through the years we have always had an arch rivalry. Without this Rugby wouldn't be the same. Its a unique game. Make no mistake neither team take prisoners.
I remember playing a crunch game against Panny and it was seriously brutal. All I could hear was ''come on Panny'' from this posh bloke. We scored a try and Stewart Bennets wifes friend who had no clue about Rugby said to the posh bloke in a typical Glaswegian accent ''No wonder your getting beat manny you don't even have a fu**ing goalkeeper''
Training on Tuesday the numbers were great. I can now understand what a great player Espo is he is such a pain in the ass in the rucks and mauls. David Campbell a great conerstone of the scrum who after Tuesday looks like he wants the ball in his hand as much as possible. Maybe we have a young Derek Bruce in the making.
We really do need to try and maintain this but problems from injuries don't help. We are in the process of organising a physio. For those who don't know, the Rugby club own a ultra sound machine and massage bench. The comittee are trying to take on board and solve team issues.
Another point brought up was the lack of changing facilties at training sessions. It was the first thing that struck me as I hadn't been up at training for 5 years. Lazy old bum.
We need to think about trying to reinstate this. The point was made that the reason we stopped using the changing rooms was because no one was using them and it was costing the club £60 a week.
On Saturday people need to tell me if they want them back. It was a great reason not to go home have a quick shower and out for pint. Maybe now the male of the species is content with his lot and wants to go home to his lover (male or female).
Away games. If we are taking cars the players who are kind enough to use their cars will be offered fuel expenses. Obviously if your travelling to an away game in for instance a BMW m3 at 150 mph the club cannot cover the fuel inefficencies of a 300 hp engine reving at 7500 rpm for an hour. LOL. In all seriousness thanks to all the guys who make the effort of taking their cars.
For Strathspey we will have a bus. We need to make this a great day out not a chore we must fufill.
Cath has secured a sponsor for the team. She is in the process of getting the print on the new strips. I would like to thank Gordon the proprieter of Carnoustie Sports Cars for this.
I have ordered new socks which can be purchased at £ 3 each.
I would also like the thank Cath for her hard work which can be a thankless task.
I remember playing a crunch game against Panny and it was seriously brutal. All I could hear was ''come on Panny'' from this posh bloke. We scored a try and Stewart Bennets wifes friend who had no clue about Rugby said to the posh bloke in a typical Glaswegian accent ''No wonder your getting beat manny you don't even have a fu**ing goalkeeper''
Training on Tuesday the numbers were great. I can now understand what a great player Espo is he is such a pain in the ass in the rucks and mauls. David Campbell a great conerstone of the scrum who after Tuesday looks like he wants the ball in his hand as much as possible. Maybe we have a young Derek Bruce in the making.
We really do need to try and maintain this but problems from injuries don't help. We are in the process of organising a physio. For those who don't know, the Rugby club own a ultra sound machine and massage bench. The comittee are trying to take on board and solve team issues.
Another point brought up was the lack of changing facilties at training sessions. It was the first thing that struck me as I hadn't been up at training for 5 years. Lazy old bum.
We need to think about trying to reinstate this. The point was made that the reason we stopped using the changing rooms was because no one was using them and it was costing the club £60 a week.
On Saturday people need to tell me if they want them back. It was a great reason not to go home have a quick shower and out for pint. Maybe now the male of the species is content with his lot and wants to go home to his lover (male or female).
Away games. If we are taking cars the players who are kind enough to use their cars will be offered fuel expenses. Obviously if your travelling to an away game in for instance a BMW m3 at 150 mph the club cannot cover the fuel inefficencies of a 300 hp engine reving at 7500 rpm for an hour. LOL. In all seriousness thanks to all the guys who make the effort of taking their cars.
For Strathspey we will have a bus. We need to make this a great day out not a chore we must fufill.
Cath has secured a sponsor for the team. She is in the process of getting the print on the new strips. I would like to thank Gordon the proprieter of Carnoustie Sports Cars for this.
I have ordered new socks which can be purchased at £ 3 each.
I would also like the thank Cath for her hard work which can be a thankless task.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Carnoustie versus Atholl a closely contested game final result 15-13.
Well done guys a great effort from everyone. I thought Lee had a great game at full back.
I would also like to thank the publican or supermarket who supplied Bruce with the drink on Friday night. He played a far more conservative game than normal which was perfect for Saturdays game. His quality shone through the mist of alcohol. LOL
I would also like to apologise for my lack of name knowledge asking Lee to come in at inside centre when I actually ment Ian, who looks more like like a Lee than Lee. Then later on with John advising me on a substitute at the same time Jock speaking into my other ear. They had great ideas but the problem occured when we realised we couldn't send someone on with out taking a player off. Again I'm a dumbass.
In the recent past we have had a problem with back chat and the problems associated with it.
I.E. losing 10 metres ,other teams realising we don't like each other and making our lives a misery knowing we are a bunch of squabbling bitches.
Yesterday was brilliant we stuck together like a band of brothers a quiet determined team. Hopefully we can grind other teams down and start taking pleasure from their squabbles.
Apres rugby. I had a great night hopefully we can note the golf ball game has rules. Or the old excuse '' I'm driving up the road'' well if your driving up the road why are you drinking a pint?
Always remember my pint glass is always available.
Two weeks time is our away game to Strathspey we are going to get a bus, it was also suggested that we should have a fancy dress theme. Anyway lets make it something to look forward to rather than it being a chore.
Well done guys a great effort from everyone. I thought Lee had a great game at full back.
I would also like to thank the publican or supermarket who supplied Bruce with the drink on Friday night. He played a far more conservative game than normal which was perfect for Saturdays game. His quality shone through the mist of alcohol. LOL
I would also like to apologise for my lack of name knowledge asking Lee to come in at inside centre when I actually ment Ian, who looks more like like a Lee than Lee. Then later on with John advising me on a substitute at the same time Jock speaking into my other ear. They had great ideas but the problem occured when we realised we couldn't send someone on with out taking a player off. Again I'm a dumbass.
In the recent past we have had a problem with back chat and the problems associated with it.
I.E. losing 10 metres ,other teams realising we don't like each other and making our lives a misery knowing we are a bunch of squabbling bitches.
Yesterday was brilliant we stuck together like a band of brothers a quiet determined team. Hopefully we can grind other teams down and start taking pleasure from their squabbles.
Apres rugby. I had a great night hopefully we can note the golf ball game has rules. Or the old excuse '' I'm driving up the road'' well if your driving up the road why are you drinking a pint?
Always remember my pint glass is always available.
Two weeks time is our away game to Strathspey we are going to get a bus, it was also suggested that we should have a fancy dress theme. Anyway lets make it something to look forward to rather than it being a chore.
Saturday, 13 September 2008
Once it’s in the blood it’s impossible to rid.Since a school boy I have had a passion for CHSFPRFC.
Sounds like some sort of food colouring.
Carnoustie High School former pupils rugby football club through its relatively short history has had amazing peaks and troughs. I have wadded in the troughs many a time and enjoyed the peaks with such pleasure.
With this blog I'm hoping to introduce characters and happenings within the club past and present.
To start the ball rolling at the moment our coach is John Murphy the most dedicated individual I have ever met. A top guy. On his shoulders the responsibility for success and failure, one he takes very seriously.
Stephen Esposito the Club Captain a man who boxes well above his weight. Sometimes his sense of humour is lost on certain individuals, but not on me LOL. He is a master of his craft having studying the complete works of Dr Scott Purdom.
The playing population at the club is fairly small which probably is not dissimilar to other lower division clubs.Hopefully this year we will be trying to reintroduce good old fashioned values. Values that were precious to our success in the past. Team spirit and some Après fun on a Saturday evening.
This Saturday we welcome Atholl Rugby club.
It has been brought up that there have been certain individuals not applying the rules and regs on the Golf ball gameRules of engagement Golf ball game
1 The ball must be placed in a full pint in the possession of the owner.
For example placing the ball in an empty glass and asking the
Barman/Lady to fill it up constitutes a punishment at the Captains
discretion. ( A bad idea)
2 Placing the ball in a ‘’Ladies’’ glass is only acceptable in a ½ pint
glass or less.
Sounds like some sort of food colouring.
Carnoustie High School former pupils rugby football club through its relatively short history has had amazing peaks and troughs. I have wadded in the troughs many a time and enjoyed the peaks with such pleasure.
With this blog I'm hoping to introduce characters and happenings within the club past and present.
To start the ball rolling at the moment our coach is John Murphy the most dedicated individual I have ever met. A top guy. On his shoulders the responsibility for success and failure, one he takes very seriously.
Stephen Esposito the Club Captain a man who boxes well above his weight. Sometimes his sense of humour is lost on certain individuals, but not on me LOL. He is a master of his craft having studying the complete works of Dr Scott Purdom.
The playing population at the club is fairly small which probably is not dissimilar to other lower division clubs.Hopefully this year we will be trying to reintroduce good old fashioned values. Values that were precious to our success in the past. Team spirit and some Après fun on a Saturday evening.
This Saturday we welcome Atholl Rugby club.
It has been brought up that there have been certain individuals not applying the rules and regs on the Golf ball gameRules of engagement Golf ball game
1 The ball must be placed in a full pint in the possession of the owner.
For example placing the ball in an empty glass and asking the
Barman/Lady to fill it up constitutes a punishment at the Captains
discretion. ( A bad idea)
2 Placing the ball in a ‘’Ladies’’ glass is only acceptable in a ½ pint
glass or less.
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