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.
Monday, 29 September 2008
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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