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Almost all the most successful Lions tours have had Celts in charge.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:03 pm That is an abysmal coaching team. Too many Celts, too many baldies, and too much of a "struggling Welsh region circa 2016" vibe to it.
There is no way the privately educated English players on tour will respond to some Welsh hillbilly barking at them in an accent they can't even understand.
And there's also a deeper principle at stake. Expeditions under the flag of Empire are supposed to have Englishmen in charge. It's what the locals expect. They won't respect some weird Celtic hotch potch amassed from the dregs of the Pro 14.
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McGeechan is a Yorkshireman who's convinced himself he's Scottish, old beaneldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:08 pmAlmost all the most successful Lions tours have had Celts in charge.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:03 pm That is an abysmal coaching team. Too many Celts, too many baldies, and too much of a "struggling Welsh region circa 2016" vibe to it.
There is no way the privately educated English players on tour will respond to some Welsh hillbilly barking at them in an accent they can't even understand.
And there's also a deeper principle at stake. Expeditions under the flag of Empire are supposed to have Englishmen in charge. It's what the locals expect. They won't respect some weird Celtic hotch potch amassed from the dregs of the Pro 14.
Springsboks 3-0
Carwyn James and John Dawes were excellent tbf. Not sure of the other celts but Telfer is just a misery gutsMrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:11 pmMcGeechan is a Yorkshireman who's convinced himself he's Scottish, old beaneldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:08 pmAlmost all the most successful Lions tours have had Celts in charge.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:03 pm That is an abysmal coaching team. Too many Celts, too many baldies, and too much of a "struggling Welsh region circa 2016" vibe to it.
There is no way the privately educated English players on tour will respond to some Welsh hillbilly barking at them in an accent they can't even understand.
And there's also a deeper principle at stake. Expeditions under the flag of Empire are supposed to have Englishmen in charge. It's what the locals expect. They won't respect some weird Celtic hotch potch amassed from the dregs of the Pro 14.
Springsboks 3-0
The only Lions Tour that has won the Test Series in New Zealand was run by Carwyn James.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:11 pmMcGeechan is a Yorkshireman who's convinced himself he's Scottish, old beaneldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:08 pmAlmost all the most successful Lions tours have had Celts in charge.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:03 pm That is an abysmal coaching team. Too many Celts, too many baldies, and too much of a "struggling Welsh region circa 2016" vibe to it.
There is no way the privately educated English players on tour will respond to some Welsh hillbilly barking at them in an accent they can't even understand.
And there's also a deeper principle at stake. Expeditions under the flag of Empire are supposed to have Englishmen in charge. It's what the locals expect. They won't respect some weird Celtic hotch potch amassed from the dregs of the Pro 14.
Springsboks 3-0
Or representing Trump in a court case about the "stolen" election.
Gatland insisted on only having coaches with less hair than him.
You can't live off Carwyn James for ever, boyo.Saturnine wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:30 pmThe only Lions Tour that has won the Test Series in New Zealand was run by Carwyn James.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:11 pmMcGeechan is a Yorkshireman who's convinced himself he's Scottish, old beaneldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:08 pmAlmost all the most successful Lions tours have had Celts in charge.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:03 pm That is an abysmal coaching team. Too many Celts, too many baldies, and too much of a "struggling Welsh region circa 2016" vibe to it.
There is no way the privately educated English players on tour will respond to some Welsh hillbilly barking at them in an accent they can't even understand.
And there's also a deeper principle at stake. Expeditions under the flag of Empire are supposed to have Englishmen in charge. It's what the locals expect. They won't respect some weird Celtic hotch potch amassed from the dregs of the Pro 14.
Springsboks 3-0
Who is Welsh.
The only Lions Tour that threw the whole concept into doubt and was overwhelmingly player-heavy in favour of the team that had finished 4th in that year's 6N was in 2005. Run by Lord Bald.
Who is English.
As per usual, even your piss-poor attempts at trolling haven't got a toehold in reality.
Should have just called this 1 off. Not a great coaching balance.eldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:31 am
I'm pleased for Steve Tandy continuing his career turnaround as defense coach. He's done a great job in scotland. Also looking forward to Townsend's attack.
You have forgotten Clive Woodward. RWC and Lions tour to NZ winnnnnnnning coach.eldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:08 pmAlmost all the most successful Lions tours have had Celts in charge.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:03 pm That is an abysmal coaching team. Too many Celts, too many baldies, and too much of a "struggling Welsh region circa 2016" vibe to it.
There is no way the privately educated English players on tour will respond to some Welsh hillbilly barking at them in an accent they can't even understand.
And there's also a deeper principle at stake. Expeditions under the flag of Empire are supposed to have Englishmen in charge. It's what the locals expect. They won't respect some weird Celtic hotch potch amassed from the dregs of the Pro 14.
Springsboks 3-0
There hasn't been a decent English coach in 20 yearsMrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:55 pmYou can't live off Carwyn James for ever, boyo.Saturnine wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:30 pmThe only Lions Tour that has won the Test Series in New Zealand was run by Carwyn James.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:11 pmMcGeechan is a Yorkshireman who's convinced himself he's Scottish, old beaneldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:08 pmAlmost all the most successful Lions tours have had Celts in charge.MrDominator wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:03 pm That is an abysmal coaching team. Too many Celts, too many baldies, and too much of a "struggling Welsh region circa 2016" vibe to it.
There is no way the privately educated English players on tour will respond to some Welsh hillbilly barking at them in an accent they can't even understand.
And there's also a deeper principle at stake. Expeditions under the flag of Empire are supposed to have Englishmen in charge. It's what the locals expect. They won't respect some weird Celtic hotch potch amassed from the dregs of the Pro 14.
Springsboks 3-0
Who is Welsh.
The only Lions Tour that threw the whole concept into doubt and was overwhelmingly player-heavy in favour of the team that had finished 4th in that year's 6N was in 2005. Run by Lord Bald.
Who is English.
As per usual, even your piss-poor attempts at trolling haven't got a toehold in reality.
There hasn't been a decent Welsh coach in 40 years
His old man was a little slimmer and more hirsute, though he did also look like he enjoyed a smoke and a pint. He did have a strong resemblance though
2001:deverix wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:30 am How does this group compare to previous editions?
2017: Gatland, Howley, Farrell, Roundtree, Borthwick, Jenkins.
2013: Gatland, Howley, Farrell, Roundtree, Borthwick, Jenkins.
2009: McGeechan, Gatland, Roundtree, Howley, Edwards, Jenkins.
2005: Woodward, McGeechan, O'Sullivan, Robinson, Larder, Ford, Jenkins.
2001: Graham Henry, ....?
Does anyone know who the hell Henry's assistant coaches were in 2001?
Of course kicking coaches do a great job, and you can see kickers' percentages grow with coaching, but I still have a little scene in my mind of Jinks saying 'You've got to kick this ball by here through those posts by there, and above the bar.'
At least we managed some diversity here. Phew.Yer Man wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:03 pm2001:deverix wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:30 am How does this group compare to previous editions?
2017: Gatland, Howley, Farrell, Roundtree, Borthwick, Jenkins.
2013: Gatland, Howley, Farrell, Roundtree, Borthwick, Jenkins.
2009: McGeechan, Gatland, Roundtree, Howley, Edwards, Jenkins.
2005: Woodward, McGeechan, O'Sullivan, Robinson, Larder, Ford, Jenkins.
2001: Graham Henry, ....?
Does anyone know who the hell Henry's assistant coaches were in 2001?
Coach: Graham Henry,
Manager: Donal Lenihan,
Assistant coaches: Andy Robinson, Phil Larder, Steve Black, Rob Andrew
