Saturday, 28 February 2009
Viva La France
Bien fait pour les Français. Le Maule les Noirs doivent être totalement ravi. France ont été brillants, même les Gallois ont montré qu'ils étaient de l'homme comme Carnoustie tomber la balle sur une base régulière.
Monday, 23 February 2009
Update
For those people who are still struggling to understand my sense of humour. Im sorry.
I mentioned we were thrown out of the club. We were asked to leave for the greater good of the club. I'm not being sarcastic, I'm happy to leave if it makes the club more finacially sound. The only thing I think we should introduce is a policy of what I would call, the eventual golden hand shake we should get a ''goodie bag carry out''. Just enough alcohol to get me totally hammered and maybe a packet of peanuts as well.
The club did well on Saturday. If there are anymore functions, its party time at mine.
I mentioned we were thrown out of the club. We were asked to leave for the greater good of the club. I'm not being sarcastic, I'm happy to leave if it makes the club more finacially sound. The only thing I think we should introduce is a policy of what I would call, the eventual golden hand shake we should get a ''goodie bag carry out''. Just enough alcohol to get me totally hammered and maybe a packet of peanuts as well.
The club did well on Saturday. If there are anymore functions, its party time at mine.
Sunday, 22 February 2009
A master class
What can we say after Saturday. I felt a strange sensation even after 20 minutes that we just had to weather the storm. I really didn't realise that Hawick were as good as they were. It was a masterclass of handling and running. These guys breath rugby. .
Looking at their team they didn't look like they could over power us with strength which they didn't. Their work rate was immense. Our work rate has been satisfactory over the season, but couldn't touch the Linden. They interpreted the referees idea of onside so well(they were offside all match), that our moves were smothered before they could gain any momentum. They probed at the start of the game obvious trying to suss out where they wanted to play the game.
They were superb, although Grant ran through their team and scored a brilliant try a true solo effort which even made Bruce smile with pride.
I went off knackered spent physically and mentally. I'm just a bad tempered old bugger and thought it was better to go off rather than giving the Linden kicker any more practice. I hold my hand up and say I gave away 2 penalties the last one for not letting a player back onto his feet after a tackle. Well it would have been nice if he had made the effort to get up.
To make things even worse we were thrown out of the club because of a function which ended up in a party at my house. Major sore head in the morning. Heather was happy though because I ran out of sausages.
Quote of the day from Neil ''I love to play against border sides'' well I'm glad someone does. Ha ha. He also likes to eat raw seagulls with his balls in a vise. Each to their own.
Looking at their team they didn't look like they could over power us with strength which they didn't. Their work rate was immense. Our work rate has been satisfactory over the season, but couldn't touch the Linden. They interpreted the referees idea of onside so well(they were offside all match), that our moves were smothered before they could gain any momentum. They probed at the start of the game obvious trying to suss out where they wanted to play the game.
They were superb, although Grant ran through their team and scored a brilliant try a true solo effort which even made Bruce smile with pride.
I went off knackered spent physically and mentally. I'm just a bad tempered old bugger and thought it was better to go off rather than giving the Linden kicker any more practice. I hold my hand up and say I gave away 2 penalties the last one for not letting a player back onto his feet after a tackle. Well it would have been nice if he had made the effort to get up.
To make things even worse we were thrown out of the club because of a function which ended up in a party at my house. Major sore head in the morning. Heather was happy though because I ran out of sausages.
Quote of the day from Neil ''I love to play against border sides'' well I'm glad someone does. Ha ha. He also likes to eat raw seagulls with his balls in a vise. Each to their own.
Friday, 20 February 2009
Record numbers
23 at training on Tuesday 21 on Thursday.
A sight to behold. Obviously the quality of coaching may be the route cause of the problem, as the council have been informed. Due to Health and Safety regulations they are keeping a close eye to make sure the numbers don't get above 30.
The local bylaw states that people from Carnoustie and the surrounding area are not permitted to promote team spirit or look to improve themselves unless they are playing golf.
On a very serious note after trying to defend on Thursday you see the true face of the animals that certain individuals are turning into. Being an old cheating bugger I can see that the team is evolving. People are working harder as positions in the team are harder to find.
Its great. Hawick Lyndon tomorrow
A sight to behold. Obviously the quality of coaching may be the route cause of the problem, as the council have been informed. Due to Health and Safety regulations they are keeping a close eye to make sure the numbers don't get above 30.
The local bylaw states that people from Carnoustie and the surrounding area are not permitted to promote team spirit or look to improve themselves unless they are playing golf.
On a very serious note after trying to defend on Thursday you see the true face of the animals that certain individuals are turning into. Being an old cheating bugger I can see that the team is evolving. People are working harder as positions in the team are harder to find.
Its great. Hawick Lyndon tomorrow
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Would you like a piece of sausage ?
An innocent question asked by myself to my darling wife. She rolled away from me and said ''just give me a cuddle''. I seriously had a piece of French sausage in my hand.
Just got back from Maule after one of the best weekends ever. If your from Carnoustie rugby club you have the keys to the town. I have never experienced such nice people and such generosity.
1/ Olivier picked us up from the airport and drove us to Maule a 1 1/2 hour drive.
2/ Arrive and welcomed by Florian and family and given an apartment to stay in for the weekend.
3/ Driven to the Maule Blacks base to see the guys training and then taken to the temporary club house. Jean-Charles company's warehouse. The whole place had been set out restaurant style for our welcome. All the guys and their wife's turned up to welcome us. Wine and beer on tap all night.
4/In the morning we had a trip around the local market with my kilt on. I was told ''that the girls can't keep their hands off you''. All I experienced was young children laughing at me. Hey I'm used to that.
5/ Picked up by Thierry,Stephan, Olivier, Philippe, Gillian and Jan. We went to a posh restaurant and finished off with some strong Irish coffes.
6/Off to the game. Stade de France what a place the French do buildings right. It doesn't matter what the century is. After the game were were taken to the pub. As usual the Scottish pubs drew us to its doors, but they wouldn't let us in. We ended up in a Dutch pub and had about 60 pints of lager and a take away in the pub.Bill did a rendition of Flower of Scotland with the band. Returning back to the Auld alliance a ''traditional''Scottish pub. The owner was a Scot and he was taking the piss at 7 euros a pint and 3.5 euros for a can of irn bru. We left before crossing the owner with our hard earned money.
7/ Escorted by Jan, Gillian Thierry, Olivier and Stephan we walked along the streets of Paris and were then taken for a trip in cars to see the sights by night. If you like a historic building the night time is perfect. After a couple of hours of mind blowing sights we stopped in a pub. Bill and Martin being the tarts that they are took a drink off of a gay gentleman. After accepting the drink the guy obvious looked for their attention. I kept forcing Martin towards him, which at the time was hilarious. Steven and I necked 3 bottles of wine in half an hour with the help of our Gay wannabes.
8/ Taken home about 3.30 am then up to Stephan's for brunch and wine to watch the Italy game. Then off to Jean-Charles wife's birthday party. Disco, North African food and more drink.
9/Monday morning 8 oclock we were taken to the local cafe for some strong coffee and calvados. Thierry took us to Paris and stored our cases for the day. We tried to get Bill to walk more than 100 metres without stopping for a drink or a crappe. After seeing some more of Paris it was back to Scotland taken to the airport by Thierry.
Thanks to all the Carnoustie girls that put up with the blokes. Gwen,Fiona,Danielle and Heather.
A small run down of our weekend. The Maule Blacks want to see a Carnoustie team in Maule and I can guarantee that it will be like no tour ever experienced.
I have done a quick calculation from Edinburgh to Charles De Gaulle £90 Easy Jet for October (for example). Thierry said that he would organise a bus to Maule. All you need is your spending money. You won't see a typical tour where you wake up in the morning with a sore head and £200 lighter. You will experience a sore head with a knock on the door with a friendly French face asking if your ready for more festivities.
Thanks to all the efforts of the Maule Blacks a life changing experience for me
Just got back from Maule after one of the best weekends ever. If your from Carnoustie rugby club you have the keys to the town. I have never experienced such nice people and such generosity.
1/ Olivier picked us up from the airport and drove us to Maule a 1 1/2 hour drive.
2/ Arrive and welcomed by Florian and family and given an apartment to stay in for the weekend.
3/ Driven to the Maule Blacks base to see the guys training and then taken to the temporary club house. Jean-Charles company's warehouse. The whole place had been set out restaurant style for our welcome. All the guys and their wife's turned up to welcome us. Wine and beer on tap all night.
4/In the morning we had a trip around the local market with my kilt on. I was told ''that the girls can't keep their hands off you''. All I experienced was young children laughing at me. Hey I'm used to that.
5/ Picked up by Thierry,Stephan, Olivier, Philippe, Gillian and Jan. We went to a posh restaurant and finished off with some strong Irish coffes.
6/Off to the game. Stade de France what a place the French do buildings right. It doesn't matter what the century is. After the game were were taken to the pub. As usual the Scottish pubs drew us to its doors, but they wouldn't let us in. We ended up in a Dutch pub and had about 60 pints of lager and a take away in the pub.Bill did a rendition of Flower of Scotland with the band. Returning back to the Auld alliance a ''traditional''Scottish pub. The owner was a Scot and he was taking the piss at 7 euros a pint and 3.5 euros for a can of irn bru. We left before crossing the owner with our hard earned money.
7/ Escorted by Jan, Gillian Thierry, Olivier and Stephan we walked along the streets of Paris and were then taken for a trip in cars to see the sights by night. If you like a historic building the night time is perfect. After a couple of hours of mind blowing sights we stopped in a pub. Bill and Martin being the tarts that they are took a drink off of a gay gentleman. After accepting the drink the guy obvious looked for their attention. I kept forcing Martin towards him, which at the time was hilarious. Steven and I necked 3 bottles of wine in half an hour with the help of our Gay wannabes.
8/ Taken home about 3.30 am then up to Stephan's for brunch and wine to watch the Italy game. Then off to Jean-Charles wife's birthday party. Disco, North African food and more drink.
9/Monday morning 8 oclock we were taken to the local cafe for some strong coffee and calvados. Thierry took us to Paris and stored our cases for the day. We tried to get Bill to walk more than 100 metres without stopping for a drink or a crappe. After seeing some more of Paris it was back to Scotland taken to the airport by Thierry.
Thanks to all the Carnoustie girls that put up with the blokes. Gwen,Fiona,Danielle and Heather.
A small run down of our weekend. The Maule Blacks want to see a Carnoustie team in Maule and I can guarantee that it will be like no tour ever experienced.
I have done a quick calculation from Edinburgh to Charles De Gaulle £90 Easy Jet for October (for example). Thierry said that he would organise a bus to Maule. All you need is your spending money. You won't see a typical tour where you wake up in the morning with a sore head and £200 lighter. You will experience a sore head with a knock on the door with a friendly French face asking if your ready for more festivities.
Thanks to all the efforts of the Maule Blacks a life changing experience for me
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Alex Robertsons 50th
Next weekend Saturday afternoon were are having a barbabcue and a shorts and shades drink-athon.
On the way
Another win, possibly not as sweet as last week, but a win.
Thanks to Arbroath Waid drew and we are third.
The true acid test is Harris. One test I can't wait for.
Again I would like thank David Campbell for taking such a serious attitude to his role as a hooker. He has taken it to such extremes that he has shaved his eye brows to make himself more streamlined. Your an example to us all.
Grant Langlands has been moaning about some small insignificant injury to his lower back. Well I can now join him and start moaning about my coccyx. After Saturdays apres drinking session its torture.
We also got told a story about one of Euans mate. Who thought he had caught some dodgy disease from a young lady. He went to the Docs and after a week he was told he had diabetes. If I had known you could get that from having sex I wouldn't even look at a Woman.
Our after rugby drink is good seeing families, supporters and players enjoying each others company. It makes me smile. Lachlan probably being the youngest and the best looking.
There is nothing stopping us going further. An inspiration for me was seeing Dundee High School's board with, we welcome Hamilton RFC this Saturday. Well for folk who are younger than me Hamilton were always hanging with Carnoustie along with Helensburgh. Its all down to structure and seeing all the effort going on with the youth section we may see a sign similar in the next 7 years.
Thanks to Arbroath Waid drew and we are third.
The true acid test is Harris. One test I can't wait for.
Again I would like thank David Campbell for taking such a serious attitude to his role as a hooker. He has taken it to such extremes that he has shaved his eye brows to make himself more streamlined. Your an example to us all.
Grant Langlands has been moaning about some small insignificant injury to his lower back. Well I can now join him and start moaning about my coccyx. After Saturdays apres drinking session its torture.
We also got told a story about one of Euans mate. Who thought he had caught some dodgy disease from a young lady. He went to the Docs and after a week he was told he had diabetes. If I had known you could get that from having sex I wouldn't even look at a Woman.
Our after rugby drink is good seeing families, supporters and players enjoying each others company. It makes me smile. Lachlan probably being the youngest and the best looking.
There is nothing stopping us going further. An inspiration for me was seeing Dundee High School's board with, we welcome Hamilton RFC this Saturday. Well for folk who are younger than me Hamilton were always hanging with Carnoustie along with Helensburgh. Its all down to structure and seeing all the effort going on with the youth section we may see a sign similar in the next 7 years.
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