salmson wrote:

menacethedenis wrote: I don't know whether to laugh out loud or be annoyed by this

www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/rob-penne...-advantage-1.1785576

I actually feel a little sorry for Penney. Ulster and Leinster each have more than a dozen foreign born players in their squads; he's had to make do - and delivered more in Europe with - half that number. And who could blame him for being paranoid when his thanks was a politburo heave by Comrade Foleyev?

Being paranoid he might also think that if one of the Big 3 got over taken by Connacht (yeah, in our dreams, mate) it would be the one with an oversized debt loaded stadium that almost never fills because it's located smack bang in the middle of the city that suffered most from Ireland's worst recession in a century.

I can understand his pissed-off-ed-ness even if it's not factually based, but since he's only here a wet week he wouldn't understand the historic underinvestment in Connacht, or that we used have only 2 front line provinces until Ulster were lifted up by the Pienaar-Muller-Payne investment, and that doing the same for Connacht is good for the national team.

The only part of this I'd criticise him for is his laughable statement that there are players in the other provinces or England we should be signing. The likes of Paddy Butler and Billy Holland would rather be 3rd choice 8 and 5th choice lock for Munster than come to Connacht. Leinster's response to Connacht's interest in Jack Conan was to give him a full contract. So I guess what Penney's really saying here is we should fill out our squad with Championship players and know our f*****g place.

could'nt have put put that better myself.

Not sure about Noone tbh. Macauley was a former Leicester man and we just released him after he played zero games for us. Seems like Noone is only slightly better than him so don't think he's the second coming or anything of the sort.
I see that Juston Melck is being released by Saracens he was at Munster for a while and did quite well so wouldn't mind getting my hands on him and he's IE.

Eion Sherrif was persistantly announced in L.I but the deal seems getting away.. Sarries fans appreciate him but 2nd row are too many there! If Clarke isn't fit he's a great opportunity. Noone, Sherrif and an NIQ 10 (Pat tends to say we've a last spot) and I'd be satiated as I've never been!

Didnt think this would be an issue but I asked Pat if the IRFU had raised any objections or issues to the signings of three Kiwis. He explained that he had to explain & justify every signing to them as a part of a plan that improves both Connacht & the national game. They have raised no objections as long as Pat doesnt go a cent above the approved budget.

Forget about him we have the Irish coach from our side!!


www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/schmid....U2odxb4Psbw.twitter

PS : he is, at least, interested in Marmion!

Penney is king of the trolls, I wouldn't pass any heed of what he has to say especially about other teams. Who Connacht sign is of less than zero concern to him at this stage as he is leaving, but he can't stop himself from commenting nonetheless.

salmson wrote:

menacethedenis wrote: I don't know whether to laugh out loud or be annoyed by this

www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/rob-penne...-advantage-1.1785576

I actually feel a little sorry for Penney. Ulster and Leinster each have more than a dozen foreign born players in their squads; he's had to make do - and delivered more in Europe with - half that number. And who could blame him for being paranoid when his thanks was a politburo heave by Comrade Foleyev?

Being paranoid he might also think that if one of the Big 3 got over taken by Connacht (yeah, in our dreams, mate) it would be the one with an oversized debt loaded stadium that almost never fills because it's located smack bang in the middle of the city that suffered most from Ireland's worst recession in a century.

I can understand his pissed-off-ed-ness even if it's not factually based, but since he's only here a wet week he wouldn't understand the historic underinvestment in Connacht, or that we used have only 2 front line provinces until Ulster were lifted up by the Pienaar-Muller-Payne investment, and that doing the same for Connacht is good for the national team.

The only part of this I'd criticise him for is his laughable statement that there are players in the other provinces or England we should be signing. The likes of Paddy Butler and Billy Holland would rather be 3rd choice 8 and 5th choice lock for Munster than come to Connacht. Leinster's response to Connacht's interest in Jack Conan was to give him a full contract. So I guess what Penney's really saying here is we should fill out our squad with Championship players and know our f*****g place.

perfect reposne to this goon.

should put it on comments for the article.

made my blood boil. i felt sorry for him for a while but he just looks to have a chip on his shoulder lately.

delighted that schmit came out and said it was very positive.

Want a 6/8 IQ apparently realeased by one of the best club in Europe???
Michael Noone is your man!!

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Few months that I 've wished the rumour comes true, and I hope Pat keeps an eye on him

menacethedenis wrote: I don't know whether to laugh out loud or be annoyed by this

www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/rob-penne...-advantage-1.1785576

I actually feel a little sorry for Penney. Ulster and Leinster each have more than a dozen foreign born players in their squads; he's had to make do - and delivered more in Europe with - half that number. And who could blame him for being paranoid when his thanks was a politburo heave by Comrade Foleyev?

Being paranoid he might also think that if one of the Big 3 got over taken by Connacht (yeah, in our dreams, mate) it would be the one with an oversized debt loaded stadium that almost never fills because it's located smack bang in the middle of the city that suffered most from Ireland's worst recession in a century.

I can understand his pissed-off-ed-ness even if it's not factually based, but since he's only here a wet week he wouldn't understand the historic underinvestment in Connacht, or that we used have only 2 front line provinces until Ulster were lifted up by the Pienaar-Muller-Payne investment, and that doing the same for Connacht is good for the national team.

The only part of this I'd criticise him for is his laughable statement that there are players in the other provinces or England we should be signing. The likes of Paddy Butler and Billy Holland would rather be 3rd choice 8 and 5th choice lock for Munster than come to Connacht. Leinster's response to Connacht's interest in Jack Conan was to give him a full contract. So I guess what Penney's really saying here is we should fill out our squad with Championship players and know our f*****g place.

I don't know whether to laugh out loud or be annoyed by this

www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/rob-penne...-advantage-1.1785576

clanman wrote: there's not much wrong with our current backline with bundee aki included but i have to question the wisdom of bringing in Muliaina, no doubt he brings a wealth of knowledge however by the time he plays for Connacht he will be 34 and what we need is a player that plays and more importantly i would have prefereed a full-time backs\defence coach than a guy who is a mentor. the current guys need coaching not mentoring.

As far as a no.10 you'd wonder if Glasgow would be willing to offer us one of their 3 very decent out-halves. I'd be surprised if all 3 stay at the club for next season. Apparently their young out-half was oustanding against treviso, can't think of his name right now

As i've said before we need more grunt in the pack,have we signed any new forwards?

jackson is going to Wasps to they'll be left with 2

Finn Russell is who your thinking of

Seriously, we cant sign anymore non irish players

there's not much wrong with our current backline with bundee aki included but i have to question the wisdom of bringing in Muliaina, no doubt he brings a wealth of knowledge however by the time he plays for Connacht he will be 34 and what we need is a player that plays and more importantly i would have prefereed a full-time backs\defence coach than a guy who is a mentor. the current guys need coaching not mentoring.

As far as a no.10 you'd wonder if Glasgow would be willing to offer us one of their 3 very decent out-halves. I'd be surprised if all 3 stay at the club for next season. Apparently their young out-half was oustanding against treviso, can't think of his name right now

As i've said before we need more grunt in the pack,have we signed any new forwards?

CountFurlo wrote: 9s will be Marmion, Porter, Blade

A Daily Mail journo yesterday tweeted we had signed a Saffer 9?

First viewing but paddy butler had another great game at 8 following on from his motm performance at sportsground. He carried with pace and power, tackled and rucked well and linked well with backline moves. Everything you want from an 8/ backrow.

Would love to get hold of Butler but didn't he sign a contract extension at Munster?

9s will be Marmion, Porter, Blade

I don't think that there will be a new 10, but do think that we will bring in a new 9.

Just a hunch, especially if young O'Leary is not playing 9.