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Thomas J Stamp · 30-11-2006, 17:18

This here thread is the result of many pm's i have recieved from memebrs and non-members simply crying out for a thread on sports.

So in here you can post away about anything sports related.

As I live in Tipp it is only fitting to start this with a hopeful prediction that the Aussies will start smashing England around in the Second Ashes test starting at midnight tonight.

Oisin88 · 30-11-2006, 17:24

And as our rail service has been described as a cinderella service, can I just mention the cinderella of Irish sports, league of Ireland football?

The cup final is on on Sunday 3pm in Lansdowne Road. It's St. Pats who are rooted to inchicore against Derry. If you haven't watched any Irish soccer before this (or even if you have) this could be the one to watch. It promises to be a competitive match as Pats have really been saving themselves for the cup this year while Derry just missed out on the league in the very last game.

Even go along to Lansdowne Road. I think the tickets are about €20.

Brian Condron · 30-11-2006, 17:26

Can I just add that I believe Leinster Rugby should be made the official rugby team of platform 11. Hope to see some of you other enlightened Platform 11 members up in Ravers on saturday.

Oisin88 · 30-11-2006, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Brian Condron

Can I just add that I believe Leinster Rugby should be made the official rugby team of platform 11. Hope to see some of you other enlightened Platform 11 members up in Ravers on saturday.

No way!

ccos · 30-11-2006, 19:29

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Can I just add that I believe Leinster Rugby should be made the official rugby team of platform 11. Hope to see some of you other enlightened Platform 11 members up in Ravers on saturday.

Because they're as sucsessful as IE????????????????

Munster Abu

Mark Hennessy · 30-11-2006, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Brian Condron

Can I just add that I believe Leinster Rugby should be made the official rugby team of platform 11. Hope to see some of you other enlightened Platform 11 members up in Ravers on saturday.

See you there

Mark · 01-12-2006, 09:25

Who do you support Oisin?

Thomas J Stamp · 01-12-2006, 10:32

We cant endorse/support any particular team, as we'd be yet again accused of palerail and GDA tendancies.

Hence my support of Bohs, The Dubs, Munster Rugby, Tipperary GAA, and the Austrailian Cricket Team (although they werent that great last night, albeit facing a very flat wicket)

Derry should be favouites in my book to win the FAI game, dont forget its is the last Soccer match in Landsdowne. The final Rugby match involves Leinster later this month, I'm sure the Leinster Rugby lads will fill us in on it.

Oisin88 · 01-12-2006, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Mark

Who do you support Oisin?

Pats,
the dubs, (wexford when the dubs are out of the hurling, then maybe Kilkenny when Wexford are out....)
anyone playing against England in anything (It's only sport after all, so before any of you PC types get going, take a chill pill)
anyone playing against Leinster in Rugby

Leinster in the railway cup (!)
I wonder should we speak to the GAA and get it changed to the "Platform 11 Cup"

Derek Wheeler · 01-12-2006, 23:04

Ive been advised that this thread is sexist.

Anyone know a solicitor?

Pats to win FAI cup, because Pat Dolan said so on Newstalk.

And finally in breaking news.......hip flasks are to be banned from Croke Park in advance of Rugby internationals. In a statement issued by the GAA a spokesperson confirmed the ban has been introduced after a GAA delegation visted Landsdowne Road during the recent rugby internationals.
"We were very disturbed by what we witnessed over the course of the 3 games, said the spokesperson. "While we are making preperations to welcome rugby fans to Croke Park, we cannot accept this practise of a wanton piss-up, that takes place during a game."
The delegation claims, in a damning report submitted to GAA top brass, that the "hip-flask" culture must not be allowed into the bastion of Gaelic games. "We are a family friendly organisation and it would be irresponsible of us to allow this unadulterated *******-drinking practise to take place in one of our grounds", the spokesperson added. "The delegation saw with their own eyes the scandalous act of slipping the flask from the pocket of the Armani coat, sipping from it, grimacing as the contents hit the back of the throat and then flagrantly passing it on to the person next to them. Its disgusting."
It is thought the report also expresses concern in relation to the quality of singing in Landsdowne road and sources within the GAA have claimed that this issued will also need to be addressed. "The people who live around Croke Park deserve better", said the source.
When questioned about these revelations, the IRFU, in a statement,said, "We are waiting on a copy of the report, but we have sympathy for the GAA and hope that these "cultural" issues can be resolved. The statement also reffered to the vast divide between the "quality of supporter" of the two sporting codes. This opinion was dismissed by the GAA, who cited "Dubs fans" as an example of all that is great about supporters of any sport.
The FAI refused to comment.

Mark Hennessy · 01-12-2006, 23:34

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And finally in breaking news.......hip flasks are to be banned from Croke Park in advance of Rugby internationals. In a statement issued by the GAA a spokesperson confirmed the ban has been introduced after a GAA delegation visted Landsdowne Road during the recent rugby internationals.
"We were very disturbed by what we witnessed over the course of the 3 games, said the spokesperson. "While we are making preperations to welcome rugby fans to Croke Park, we cannot accept this practise of a wanton piss-up, that takes place during a game."
The delegation claims, in a damning report submitted to GAA top brass, that the "hip-flask" culture must not be allowed into the bastion of Gaelic games. "We are a family friendly organisation and it would be irresponsible of us to allow this unadulterated *******-drinking practise to take place in one of our grounds", the spokesperson added. "The delegation saw with their own eyes the scandalous act of slipping the flask from the pocket of the Armani coat, sipping from it, grimacing as the contents hit the back of the throat and then flagrantly passing it on to the person next to them. Its disgusting."

Derek that is brilliant!

You've managed to capture the essence of a rugby international in a few sentences!

Derek Wheeler · 02-12-2006, 00:49

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Originally Posted by markh

Derek that is brilliant!

You've managed to capture the essence of a rugby international in a few sentences!

Ive been to many rugby internationals and the hip flask always astounded me as I sat in the lower west stand. (courtesy of some desperate soul) Never seen it at Soccer games. All you got at them was a plastic cider bottle!

Please god we'll sit in Croker next year and enjoy good times and a few beers afterwards. Then I want to personally bring you, Bish and Brain back there for "the championship".

A P11 sports day! Stamp will be on the hill and we can moon at him from the comfort of a seat!

Derek Wheeler · 02-12-2006, 19:43

I have a spare ticket for the FAI cup final, lower east stand and its free to the first caller.

Phone me if you want it or PM me and even at this late hour we can arrange to meet at the ground.

Weather looks bad and Louise is currently praying for it to be called off.

30-11-2006, 17:18	#1
Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	SPORTSCENTRE This here thread is the result of many pm's i have recieved from memebrs and non-members simply crying out for a thread on sports. So in here you can post away about anything sports related. As I live in Tipp it is only fitting to start this with a hopeful prediction that the Aussies will start smashing England around in the Second Ashes test starting at midnight tonight. __________________ We are the passengers

01-12-2006, 10:32	#8
Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	We cant endorse/support any particular team, as we'd be yet again accused of palerail and GDA tendancies. Hence my support of Bohs, The Dubs, Munster Rugby, Tipperary GAA, and the Austrailian Cricket Team (although they werent that great last night, albeit facing a very flat wicket) Derry should be favouites in my book to win the FAI game, dont forget its is the last Soccer match in Landsdowne. The final Rugby match involves Leinster later this month, I'm sure the Leinster Rugby lads will fill us in on it. __________________ We are the passengers

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30-11-2006, 17:24	#2
Oisin88 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 608	And as our rail service has been described as a cinderella service, can I just mention the cinderella of Irish sports, league of Ireland football? The cup final is on on Sunday 3pm in Lansdowne Road. It's St. Pats who are rooted to inchicore against Derry. If you haven't watched any Irish soccer before this (or even if you have) this could be the one to watch. It promises to be a competitive match as Pats have really been saving themselves for the cup this year while Derry just missed out on the league in the very last game. Even go along to Lansdowne Road. I think the tickets are about €20.

30-11-2006, 17:26	#3
Brian Condron Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 268	Can I just add that I believe Leinster Rugby should be made the official rugby team of platform 11. Hope to see some of you other enlightened Platform 11 members up in Ravers on saturday.

01-12-2006, 09:25	#7
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern line Posts: 1,311	Who do you support Oisin?

01-12-2006, 23:04	#10
Derek Wheeler Registered user Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kildare Posts: 1,555	Ive been advised that this thread is sexist. Anyone know a solicitor? Pats to win FAI cup, because Pat Dolan said so on Newstalk. And finally in breaking news.......hip flasks are to be banned from Croke Park in advance of Rugby internationals. In a statement issued by the GAA a spokesperson confirmed the ban has been introduced after a GAA delegation visted Landsdowne Road during the recent rugby internationals. "We were very disturbed by what we witnessed over the course of the 3 games, said the spokesperson. "While we are making preperations to welcome rugby fans to Croke Park, we cannot accept this practise of a wanton piss-up, that takes place during a game." The delegation claims, in a damning report submitted to GAA top brass, that the "hip-flask" culture must not be allowed into the bastion of Gaelic games. "We are a family friendly organisation and it would be irresponsible of us to allow this unadulterated *******-drinking practise to take place in one of our grounds", the spokesperson added. "The delegation saw with their own eyes the scandalous act of slipping the flask from the pocket of the Armani coat, sipping from it, grimacing as the contents hit the back of the throat and then flagrantly passing it on to the person next to them. Its disgusting." It is thought the report also expresses concern in relation to the quality of singing in Landsdowne road and sources within the GAA have claimed that this issued will also need to be addressed. "The people who live around Croke Park deserve better", said the source. When questioned about these revelations, the IRFU, in a statement,said, "We are waiting on a copy of the report, but we have sympathy for the GAA and hope that these "cultural" issues can be resolved. The statement also reffered to the vast divide between the "quality of supporter" of the two sporting codes. This opinion was dismissed by the GAA, who cited "Dubs fans" as an example of all that is great about supporters of any sport. The FAI refused to comment.

02-12-2006, 19:43	#13
Derek Wheeler Registered user Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kildare Posts: 1,555	I have a spare ticket for the FAI cup final, lower east stand and its free to the first caller. Phone me if you want it or PM me and even at this late hour we can arrange to meet at the ground. Weather looks bad and Louise is currently praying for it to be called off.