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by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158200
Views: 9096956

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Rumham wrote:
paddyor wrote:How much € did he want?

My mate, who has no qualifications for this and is purely rumour mongering, said it costs 1.4 million to run it and Lisbon agreed to pay for it. Handy cash if you can get it.
So peanuts basically......We are a great bunch for shooting ourselves in the foot.
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158200
Views: 9096956

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

The documentary by David McWilliams was the best piece of centre left analysis I have seen in a long time. Convinced me on a few points. Good journalism imo. I thought it was good and I was watching it with a sceptical eye. McWilliams didn't seem too keen on travelling far from home either, most of...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Offiical England & Wales pleasantness and optimism thread
Replies: 152
Views: 7482

Re: Offiical England & Wales pleasantness and optimism threa

This thread is all wrong......!!
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coffee machines ?
Replies: 136
Views: 12451

Re: Coffee machines ?

get your taste buds checked. Not a country that has a. Tradition of coffee drinkers or roasters? b. Taste buds? c. Cuisine? Commenting on a three year old post...!!! Do you know that JFK is dead ? :lol: precious much ? ;) f**k off Frenchie.... Moi aussi je t'aime mon petit trefle :P[/quote] :lol: b...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coffee machines ?
Replies: 136
Views: 12451

Re: Coffee machines ?

Just got this delivered yesterday, it takes a while to set up but it is well worth it, soooooo much better than those god awful Gaggia machines that seem to be all the rage, only works with fair trade beans though, I know £12,800 seems like a big outlay for a coffee machine but your taste buds will...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coffee machines ?
Replies: 136
Views: 12451

Re: Coffee machines ?

Seems like a lot of work when nespresso is fine get your taste buds checked. Not a country that has a. Tradition of coffee drinkers or roasters? b. Taste buds? c. Cuisine? Commenting on a three year old post...!!! Do you know that JFK is dead ? :lol: precious much ? ;) fudge off Frenchie....
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158200
Views: 9096956

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Must see what Damien Mulley has to say about it. Cool. Can you pick me up a paper from 2009 as well :thumbup: He'll still be more informative than your expert insight. How do you figure that........Do you know this N00bie ? Well 2 people asked him if he could provide us mere mortals with a little b...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coffee machines ?
Replies: 136
Views: 12451

Re: Coffee machines ?

Splat wrote:
Laurent wrote:
Duff Paddy wrote:Seems like a lot of work when nespresso is fine
get your taste buds checked.
Not a country that has
a. Tradition of coffee drinkers or roasters?
b. Taste buds?
c. Cuisine?
Commenting on a three year old post...!!! Do you know that JFK is dead ?
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158200
Views: 9096956

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Uncle Fester wrote:
Gutierre wrote:
Uncle Fester wrote:Must see what Damien Mulley has to say about it.
Cool. Can you pick me up a paper from 2009 as well :thumbup:
He'll still be more informative than your expert insight.
How do you figure that........Do you know this N00bie ?
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158200
Views: 9096956

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Irish hoteliers really are scum. :lol: They are only part of the problem and price gouging goes on in every small city that has a big conference and limited hotel rooms........ see Cardiff for the mach in a few weeks !! As Gutierre points out, the Portuguese government are throwing cash at this.......
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158200
Views: 9096956

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

The Web Summit has announced it is moving to Lisbon next year. Not surprised this has happened. The amateurs in the RDS really pissed off Paddy, who himself is a bit of a tool, plus the local authorities never truly embraced the event. Big blow for the start-up ecosystem here in Dublin. Is it a big...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Any Irish bars in San Sebastián de la Gomera?
Replies: 23
Views: 1272

Re: Any Irish bars in San Sebastián de la Gomera?

Long time since i spent time in San Seb - Donostia Could try.... Donostia/ san Sebastian Molly Malone calle san Martìn 55, Donostia/ san Sebastian 0034 943469822 O'Brien's Irish Pub Garibai 3, Donostia/ san Sebastian 0034-943429410 Kelly's Irish pub Plaza Nafarroa Behera 3, Donostia/ san Sebastian ...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: We need to talk about the word "Jap".
Replies: 69
Views: 4626

Re: We need to talk about the word "Jap".

When somebody tells me that they don't like to be called something I stop referring to them as that. That's just being polite. Honestly, some of the people on here have dreadful manners. I would think being polite is not getting your knickers into a knot over something quite petty and then expectin...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: We need to talk about the word "Jap".
Replies: 69
Views: 4626

Re: We need to talk about the word "Jap".

Having grown up on WWII movies I used the term extensively until about a decade ago when I began travelling to Asia for business and discovered it was deemed disrespectful to them. I do find that strange, since Brit is not in the least offensive but I guess it does link back to a period of history ...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SUPERBRU: RWC15, BEST COUNTRY Rd1 and overall standings
Replies: 8
Views: 803

Re: SUPERBRU: RWC15, BEST COUNTRY Rd1 and overall standings

Is this superbru participants performance? I certainly hope so or I'll be needing a large cloth to wipe the egg from my face... It is... This is how the people playing on teh Superbru Predictor went, split by countries they support. Average of 5 best players for Tier 1 nations and best 3 for the re...
by The Sun God
Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Any Irish bars in San Sebastián de la Gomera?
Replies: 23
Views: 1272

Re: Any Irish bars in San Sebastián de la Gomera?

Long time since i spent time in San Seb - Donostia Could try.... Donostia/ san Sebastian Molly Malone calle san Martìn 55, Donostia/ san Sebastian 0034 943469822 O'Brien's Irish Pub Garibai 3, Donostia/ san Sebastian 0034-943429410 Kelly's Irish pub Plaza Nafarroa Behera 3, Donostia/ san Sebastian ...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Swing Low' - A Defence
Replies: 66
Views: 2682

Re: 'Swing Low' - A Defence

'88, Chris Oti was playing and scoring tries for fun and some people from his school piped up with it as part of a school tradition IIRC So a black man scored a try and the crowd spontaneously began to sing a negro slave song from the 19th century ??? Yeah, because back then everyone knew it as a s...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Swing Low' - A Defence
Replies: 66
Views: 2682

Re: 'Swing Low' - A Defence

When did the singing of "Swing Low" begin at Twickenham and why was this song in particular chosen? Good OP by the way. '88, Chris Oti was playing and scoring tries for fun and some people from his school piped up with it as part of a school tradition IIRC Chris Oti?? They sang "Swing Low" because ...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Swing Low' - A Defence
Replies: 66
Views: 2682

Re: 'Swing Low' - A Defence

When did the singing of "Swing Low" begin at Twickenham and why was this song in particular chosen? Good OP by the way. '88, Chris Oti was playing and scoring tries for fun and some people from his school piped up with it as part of a school tradition IIRC Chris Oti?? They sang "Swing Low" because ...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Swing Low' - A Defence
Replies: 66
Views: 2682

Re: 'Swing Low' - A Defence

When did the singing of "Swing Low" begin at Twickenham and why was this song in particular chosen? Good OP by the way. '88, Chris Oti was playing and scoring tries for fun and some people from his school piped up with it as part of a school tradition IIRC Chris Oti?? They sang "Swing Low" because ...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irishers-Pub/restaurant recommendations AKA Cammys legacy
Replies: 3528
Views: 382742

Re: Irishers-Pub/restaurant recommendations

camroc1 wrote:I see Locks has reopened under new management/chef. I must give it a go one of these weeks.
One of my favorites going back many years.
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scotland v Japan WRRWC Match 9
Replies: 1278
Views: 53592

Re: Scotland v Japan WRRWC Match 9

I am surprised so many Scottish fans seem confident. Those Japanese have just played a fantastic game of rugby, close to perfection. They have raised their game 2 notches beyond their usual level, who says they cannot do it again? Everybody is betting on the fact that this was a black swan, a one-t...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scotland v Japan WRRWC Match 9
Replies: 1278
Views: 53592

Re: Scotland v Japan WRRWC Match 9

Nolanator wrote:Denton better rip it up. I had him starting in my fantasy team ahead of Picamoles, who went and had an unreal game for France.
Unreal player to be fair....
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scotland v Japan WRRWC Match 9
Replies: 1278
Views: 53592

Re: Scotland v Japan WRRWC Match 9

Saturdays result has made my Superbru prediction a little tougher but I still think the Scots should win this one.
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Everyone crying at the women's golf
Replies: 94
Views: 4842

Re: Everyone crying at the women's golf

Statement by Pettersen apologising. I've never felt more gutted and truly sad about what went down Sunday on the 17th at the Solheim Cup. I am so sorry for not thinking about the bigger picture in the heat of the battle and competition. I was trying my hardest for my team and put the single match a...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Everyone crying at the women's golf
Replies: 94
Views: 4842

Re: Everyone crying at the women's golf

Just seen the incident. Not sure why Petersen is getting vilified. The Yank misses her putt and it slides 2ft+ by - that is never going to be given on the 17th in a tight Solheim Cup match on a Sunday. That is crass naivety. I do accept that Charlie Hull sprinting off the green clouds the issue sli...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Everyone crying at the women's golf
Replies: 94
Views: 4842

Re: Everyone crying at the women's golf

Just seen the incident. Not sure why Petersen is getting vilified. The Yank misses her putt and it slides 2ft+ by - that is never going to be given on the 17th in a tight Solheim Cup match on a Sunday. That is crass naivety. I do accept that Charlie Hull sprinting off the green clouds the issue sli...
by The Sun God
Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Everyone crying at the women's golf
Replies: 94
Views: 4842

Re: Everyone crying at the women's golf

Just seen the incident. Not sure why Petersen is getting vilified. The Yank misses her putt and it slides 2ft+ by - that is never going to be given on the 17th in a tight Solheim Cup match on a Sunday. That is crass naivety. I do accept that Charlie Hull sprinting off the green clouds the issue sli...
by The Sun God
Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Ireland V Canada World Cup 2015 thread
Replies: 903
Views: 38347

Re: OFFICIAL Ireland V Canada World Cup 2015 thread

:smug: On the tail end of a boozey lunch here with some old Laandhaan mates and I have gone a bit excessive on taking offers on the margin....!!! I am now long at an average of 28 points in a monkey sterling a point......gives me an interest I suppose. !! What does that mean in layman's ? Up or down...
by The Sun God
Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First LIBOR trial starts today
Replies: 458
Views: 52936

Re: First LIBOR trial starts today

They are really over hamming the aspergers angle too. The guy was socially awkward sure and he had some idiosyncrasies but he was no Rainman. I think they are doing that to get some kind of book deal or movie rights I guess. Makes him out to be a real family man but doesn't mention he met his now w...
by The Sun God
Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First LIBOR trial starts today
Replies: 458
Views: 52936

Re: First LIBOR trial starts today

Just finished reading the 5 part series on Tom Hayes in the WSJ. Pretty interesting read but I think it gives a very rose tinted view on Toms character. I actually felt sorry for him reading that.. the guy clearly didn't get any interviews with some of Toms old brokers who he nearly gave breakdowns...
by The Sun God
Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First LIBOR trial starts today
Replies: 458
Views: 52936

Re: First LIBOR trial starts today

Just finished reading the 5 part series on Tom Hayes in the WSJ. Pretty interesting read but I think it gives a very rose tinted view on Toms character. I actually felt sorry for him reading that.. the guy clearly didn't get any interviews with some of Toms old brokers who he nearly gave breakdowns...
by The Sun God
Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First LIBOR trial starts today
Replies: 458
Views: 52936

Re: First LIBOR trial starts today

"This was a herculean task. Mr. Hayes executed 45,407 trades from 2006 through 2010" Working on average bro of say $1000 a trade.. $45m between his 4 main brokers over 4 years there would be an awful lot of incentive to keep him happy not that it makes it right. Any bookie turning that away would h...
by The Sun God
Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ban the slave song
Replies: 80
Views: 4431

Re: Ban the slave song

True Blue wrote:That's a retarded article.
About a retarded song sung by general retards.
by The Sun God
Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Ireland V Canada World Cup 2015 thread
Replies: 903
Views: 38347

Re: OFFICIAL Ireland V Canada World Cup 2015 thread

On the tail end of a boozey lunch here with some old Laandhaan mates and I have gone a bit excessive on taking offers on the margin....!!! I am now long at an average of 28 points in a monkey sterling a point......gives me an interest I suppose. !! What does that mean in layman's ? Up or down £200 ...
by The Sun God
Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First LIBOR trial starts today
Replies: 458
Views: 52936

Re: First LIBOR trial starts today

:thumbup: Cheers mate..... some reading over my eggs benedict.
by The Sun God
Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Ireland V Canada World Cup 2015 thread
Replies: 903
Views: 38347

Re: OFFICIAL Ireland V Canada World Cup 2015 thread

On the tail end of a boozey lunch here with some old Laandhaan mates and I have gone a bit excessive on taking offers on the margin....!!! I am now long at an average of 28 points in a monkey sterling a point......gives me an interest I suppose. !!
by The Sun God
Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Grauniad' RWC Quiz
Replies: 23
Views: 1429

Re: 'Grauniad' RWC Quiz

ZappaMan wrote:2.
Not too worry old chum...........they just didn't suit you today.
by The Sun God
Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Grauniad' RWC Quiz
Replies: 23
Views: 1429

Re: 'Grauniad' RWC Quiz

Hawk97 wrote:Someone's been watching Invictus..
That did come into my head on the Matt Damon question alright....
by The Sun God
Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Grauniad' RWC Quiz
Replies: 23
Views: 1429

Re: 'Grauniad' RWC Quiz

You got 17/20
Brilliant work
How did you do?
You beat 99% of others.
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