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by Short Man Syndrome
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53166
Views: 2309431

Re: War in Ukraine...

This has proven to be a very interesting, uplifting thread, summarising the laundry list of issues that Vlad the Imploder has brought upon himself: https://x.com/prune602/status/1772761991989326091?s=46&t=ftAkKQR9zT6wmu2ZFDX5mw There's more than a whiff of copium about that thread. Much of it factu...
by Short Man Syndrome
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53166
Views: 2309431

Re: War in Ukraine...

This has proven to be a very interesting, uplifting thread, summarising the laundry list of issues that Vlad the Imploder has brought upon himself: https://x.com/prune602/status/177276199 ... mu2ZFDX5mw
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18084
Views: 818657

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Is cadet Bonespurs really about to trouser a few billion after selling Truth Social? If he does, I will forever mothball my claims that he is a sh1t businessman. Despite the multiple, repeated and risible business failures of his over the years, if he can score a few yards for selling that tinpot ec...
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 37641
Views: 2584020

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

My 6’7 18 stone nephew has Exeter Uni as his first choice, I’ll batter him if he signs any England-first contracts.
by Short Man Syndrome
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
Replies: 75
Views: 1659

Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture

All good points, Pumita, but there’s no way any other teams are getting into the 6 Nations. It’s like saying that Australasian golf deserves a place at the Ryder Cup. They either sack off the 6N and replace it with a more inclusive, wider European tournament or they leave their ancient, much-beloved...
by Short Man Syndrome
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
Replies: 75
Views: 1659

Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture

Just pointing out that when you said "very different", you hadn't bothered to look back at that fixture and were talking out of your hoop. :thumbup: Don’t change the subject… it's ok to say that you didn't check the RWC teamsheet before you posted. :thumbup: That’s what the tacit non-denial was the...
by Short Man Syndrome
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
Replies: 75
Views: 1659

Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture

No it wasn't. :lol: It was basically LRZ, Not Toby and Liam in the XV we were picking this 6N. This was the game where we rested Biggar, Gaz Davies, Captain Jac and others ahead of the Oz match. Georgia's lineout and scrum crumbled under moderate pressure, and they kept chucking it about and conced...
by Short Man Syndrome
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
Replies: 75
Views: 1659

Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture

Last time the two sides met it was a comfortable 43-19 win. Georgia are overreaching themselves here. Very different Welsh team then. Georgia would be a very stiff challenge for the current crop. I’d love to see it - hope it happens. I’d much rather see a closely-fought contest between two evenly m...
by Short Man Syndrome
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
Replies: 75
Views: 1659

Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture

Nice warm up for Georgia. Maybe even give their young players a run out Last time the two sides met it was a comfortable 43-19 win. Georgia are overreaching themselves here. Very different Welsh team then. Georgia would be a very stiff challenge for the current crop. I’d love to see it - hope it ha...
by Short Man Syndrome
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7523186

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

England side for the W6N opener v Italy England: Kildunne; Dow, Rowland, Scarratt, Breach; Harrison, Packer; Botterman, Atkin-Davies, Clifford, Aldcroft, Ward, Kabeya, Packer, Beckett. Replacements: Powell, Carson, Muir, Feaunati, Matthews, Hunt, Aitchison, Jones. It’s actually pretty fantastic tha...
by Short Man Syndrome
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Obscure Awesome Song Fred
Replies: 96
Views: 6443

Re: The Obscure Awesome Song Fred

Ginger - of the Wildhearts fame - and his side project Silver Ginger 5 managed to lay down this piece of pop rock perfection without anyone noticing. https://youtu.be/Zs4MFhkR5LA?si=ECDLZUMKxGP355Q5 And I’m almost legally obliged to mention Lewis Taylor on these threads - https://youtu.be/E7wUC2vzdF...
by Short Man Syndrome
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What makes MARCUS SMITH so good at rugby!?!
Replies: 39
Views: 1204

Re: What makes MARCUS SMITH so good at rugby!?!

LandOTurk wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:26 pm
Spudtrooper wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:05 pm I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's his lovely hair.
That was going to be my call. Its pretty obvious isn't it.
He does resemble a mildly powerful Pokémon.
by Short Man Syndrome
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18084
Views: 818657

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

The Saudis bought Trump through Jared, hence ‘great relationship’.

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/05 ... udi-arabia

‘Managed to negotiate’ :lol:
by Short Man Syndrome
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18084
Views: 818657

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

He certainly can impose them https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_tariffs But all this is about getting re-elected and avoiding jail. He’s worked out that he can say whatever he wants and the dumb fvcks will still vote for him I am genuinely convinced he will try to extend his period as President ...
by Short Man Syndrome
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Six Nations Player of the Tournament nominees announced
Replies: 96
Views: 1833

Re: Six Nations Player of the Tournament nominees announced

As great a tournament as he had, Reffell wouldn’t shade Earl or Lemoncello imo.
by Short Man Syndrome
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

I explained why humour was not a factor. Hmmmm... to be fair, that is some dry, wry, humour right there. There was. Rather (ahem) big of you to admit that. It made me smile - in this crazy, war-torn, world I will always give comedy credit where it is due. Bimbs takes himself too seriously but he’s ...
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18084
Views: 818657

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

He certainly can impose them https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_tariffs But all this is about getting re-elected and avoiding jail. He’s worked out that he can say whatever he wants and the dumb fvcks will still vote for him I am genuinely convinced he will try to extend his period as President ...
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7523186

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

No, but I see Earl as more of a 7. However, I’m not sure Earl would get to run with the ball as often at 7. It seems foolish to stop playing him at 8 when he’s clearly enjoying it, too. The point is that it would be exciting to see a Lump/Earl/Mercer back row. Wise? Practical? Feasible? Likely? Mayb...
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7523186

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Maybe being bolted onto a monster T14 pack had something to do with it. And the malnourished, anaemic and undersized England pack will, of course, highlight his shortcomings? They’re not that dominant yet. Mercer is a luxury player. He looks twice as tough and twice as smart as any other English 8....
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7523186

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Apart from one premiership cup game Mercer has been bang average. His last European game he was shockingly bad. Hopefully the T14 player of the year might find inspiration from pulling on a white jersey? Maybe being bolted onto a monster T14 pack had something to do with it. And the malnourished, a...
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 37641
Views: 2584020

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Frodder wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:53 pm Days long gone, never to return 😪
Our 5th golden generation will be along shortly.
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7523186

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

With a giant lump at 6, the prospect of Earls at 7 and Mercer at 8 would be pretty mouthwatering. Apart from one premiership cup game Mercer has been bang average. His last European game he was shockingly bad. Hopefully the T14 player of the year might find inspiration from pulling on a white jersey?
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7523186

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

With a giant lump at 6, the prospect of Earls at 7 and Mercer at 8 would be pretty mouthwatering.
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day
Replies: 59
Views: 1346

Re: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day

bimboman wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:54 pm
Short Man Syndrome wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:24 pm
iarmhiman wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:20 pm A bigger security risk is Russian navy.

Narcotics are small fry in comparison
The Russian navy who are currently losing the war against a nation that has no navy?
Oh, you think Russia is losing in Ukraine. ?
I think their navy is losing heavily to a nation with no navy.
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 37641
Views: 2584020

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

LandOTurk wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:09 pm I'm still hopeful of Eddie James at 12. A big boy 6'4" and about 17.5st.
I'd take Eddie Stobart at this point, at least we know he'd truck it up.
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day
Replies: 59
Views: 1346

Re: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day

iarmhiman wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:20 pm A bigger security risk is Russian navy.

Narcotics are small fry in comparison
The Russian navy who are currently losing the war against a nation that has no navy?
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

bimboman wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:30 pm
Short Man Syndrome wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:12 pm
bimboman wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:07 pm
As you’re a main wokest and now American I cannot rely on humour unfortunately.
Oh no... he accused me of being 'woke'...

:roll:
I explained why humour was not a factor.
Hmmmm... to be fair, that is some dry, wry, humour right there.
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

bimboman wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:07 pm
Short Man Syndrome wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:59 pm You humourless git... you getting banned for a typo was hilarious, and I'm NEVER letting it go!
As you’re a main wokest and now American I cannot rely on humour unfortunately.
Oh no... he accused me of being 'woke'...

:roll:
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

You humourless git... you getting banned for a typo was hilarious, and I'm NEVER letting it go!
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

Bimbo is an expert in everything, he knows better than experts in: Medicine Epidemiology International trade Logistics Transport Policy National Government expenditure Local government expenditure Crime Immigration Politics Public opinion Climate Change Manufacturing Agriculture I'm sure the list g...
by Short Man Syndrome
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 37641
Views: 2584020

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

I feel that, to borrow from cricket, we’ve set the paddies a decent total of slams to chase down. We should just declare and give up rugby, safe in the knowledge that they’ll never beat us.
by Short Man Syndrome
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35268

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

Oooof! That was a bumming in the scrumming. Georgia seem well on top at this point.
by Short Man Syndrome
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35268

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

highlands wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:30 pm Great battle of styles here. Georgia obviously on top so far but Portugal can score tries here, if they stop knocking it on.
Narrator: "They could not."
by Short Man Syndrome
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?
Replies: 855
Views: 10522

Re: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?

For the first time i 24 years, I can understand the statement: “Yeah you scored some tries in the end but the match was over”. It’s the first time in 24 years that I thought after 10 minutes: “Ok, we got this, we can win this.” The first time Italia controlled the game from the first minute till th...
by Short Man Syndrome
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10511

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

This is an absolute belter. If Scotland can find a riposte, this could be an all-time classic.
by Short Man Syndrome
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?
Replies: 855
Views: 10522

Re: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?

I, for one, welcome our new Italian overlords. I'd like to remind them as a poster on one of the more obscure corners of the internet, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground pasta caves.
by Short Man Syndrome
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Replies: 705
Views: 9582

Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24

In front of the whole stadium? They better be good seats.