Metro v Sarries

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:15 pm

Well Racing are playing some lovely stuff...Fernandez running the show.

Will Fraser just gone to the bin for ten...he has impressed me though with his breakdown and scavenging plays...

Sarries defence is poor today mind

by Cumbrian Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:18 pm

What an odd game, Racing score a try and give away three points straight away almost every time!

by Cumbrian Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:19 pm

I wasn't impressed with the way Ashton shat it under the high ball for the Racing second try.

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:23 pm

Metro have someone binned now for a shoulder on Farrell.

This is a very strange game.

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:25 pm

Its a very strange game.

Farrels kicking is excellent...and actually he is showing a nice range of passes i didnt think he had but still they dont look like scoring a try.

Right about Ashton...he totally bottled that one...but he always does bottle high kicks...

by Cumbrian Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:27 pm

Saracens should only be a score behind now, how's that happened? Headscratch

Set themselves up for the second half!

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:29 pm

To right mate...Racing should be out of sight...

by **Biltong** Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:31 pm

score please

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:35 pm

Biltong wrote:score please

25 - 18 to Metro

by Guest Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:37 pm

Farrell looks pedestrian moving the ball left to right,all very predictable if it wasn't for Monsieur Rollands petulant attitude to the breakdown Sarries wouldn't even be with in 15 points.

by **Biltong** Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:38 pm

nathan wrote:
Biltong wrote:score please

25 - 18 to Metro

cheers mate.

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:41 pm

Petulant ?Not sure about that View...

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:42 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:Petulant ?Not sure about that View...

nor me....

by eirebilly Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:43 pm

I cant believe that Sarries are being beaten here. Not what i wanted to see.

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:48 pm

That was a woeful tackle attempt from Botha....

by Looseheaded Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:49 pm

It's ridiculous that Sarries are this close despite the try ratio.
I'd say penalties should be put down to 2 points then people would just infringe more.

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:51 pm

Looseheaded wrote:It's ridiculous that Sarries are this close despite the try ratio.
I'd say penalties should be put down to 2 points then people would just infringe more.

Not at all, It shows that Metro have been giving away penalties.

by TJ1 Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:52 pm

Looseheaded wrote:It's ridiculous that Sarries are this close despite the try ratio.
I'd say penalties should be put down to 2 points then people would just infringe more.

Use yellow cards more?

Or use more free kicks but make them 10 m nearer the line?

by Cumbrian Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:53 pm

Should be level! What a come back!

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:53 pm

Nice try from Sarries

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:54 pm

try by Sarries and converted. Score is 25 - 25

by Cumbrian Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:57 pm

Racing are looking shell shocked, I reckon Sarries could get amongst them here.

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:59 pm

28-25 to Sarries after a pen kick by Farrell

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 4:59 pm

Sarries penalty converted...leading now. Sarries Showed great mental strength.

Their scrum dominating now

by Looseheaded Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:02 pm

This is unreal. How have Metro managed to let this happen?

First half was a great advert for Argentinian rugby and now it's just being undone.

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:03 pm

pathetic decision

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:03 pm

Ashton binned for a girly slap...hes always in it isnt he

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:04 pm

Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:Ashton binned for a girly slap...hes always in it isnt he

it still should of been a penalty to Sarries.

by Looseheaded Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:04 pm

Ashton continues his constant spiral of mediocrity.
Needs to focus on playing rugby rather than lashing out, though it wasn't a punch.

Nob.

by TJ1 Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:05 pm

The commentator on sky really are a bit one eyed are they not?

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:05 pm

This is a real fascinating contest. Just can't call it.

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:05 pm

Yup...punch? Hardly...he took him out without the ball

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:08 pm

Great come back from Sarries so far. Good game.

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:10 pm

Farrel and Barritt are both looking decent, good news for england

by TJ1 Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:15 pm

Looseheaded wrote:Ashton continues his constant spiral of mediocrity.
Needs to focus on playing rugby rather than lashing out, though it wasn't a punch.

Nob.

Hence yellow not red a real punch should have been red

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:17 pm

wow 3 points up and they turn down a kickable penalty

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:19 pm

I know Farrell isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he's having a really good game here and could steer Saracens to a very impressive away win!

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:20 pm

Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:Farrel and Barritt are both looking decent, good news for england

and Mako

by TJ1 Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:23 pm

Ozzy3213 wrote:I know Farrell isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he's having a really good game here and could steer Saracens to a very impressive away win!

Controlling the game well.

by Looseheaded Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:26 pm

Ozzy3213 wrote:I know Farrell isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he's having a really good game here and could steer Saracens to a very impressive away win!

Whilst not a fan, you can't deny that.
Though if I was an England supporter I still wouldn't want to see him starting.

Barritt and Farrell looking sharp, Strettle\s injury looks bad for 6N, but I don't rate him so hopefully Varndell will slip in now.

Ashton, just, why is he still getting picked?

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:29 pm

Oh jesus Hernandez picard

by Looseheaded Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:29 pm

Oh Hernandez you fool of a Took...

Though this commentator's being a dick about it.

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:32 pm

Fitting finish there by Farrell. Well played Sarries great win.

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:32 pm

TJ wrote:
Ozzy3213 wrote:I know Farrell isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he's having a really good game here and could steer Saracens to a very impressive away win!

Controlling the game well.

Big game player. As much as I hate to say it he has to start for England

by Geordie Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:35 pm

Peter i think your right...he seems to be learning to win games...and controlled it very well...

by Guest Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:35 pm

What a dull game, a team winning on "technicalities" all down to the refs interpretation,Union is becoming a joke.
Can't say im to surprised it's hardly the first game Rolland has ruined.

Well done Sarries on being more favorable in the refs eye, i wont say well done for the win because it was hardly deserved.

Anyway to the next match ,lets watch my once great team get spanked by some ladyboys from Dublin.

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:37 pm

His temperament is certainly one of his big assets PSW, he very rarely seems fazed by anything. 32 points from him away in France is a serious performance.

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:40 pm

Greenwood nailed it.

No one will want to play Sarries. Not everyone's cup of tea but they are good at winning.

by AlastairW Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:40 pm

Only got home from the Stoop to catch the last 20, but Farrell was looking on fire. Good news leading into the 6N!

by monwy Sat 12 Jan 2013, 5:43 pm

Great fortitude by Saracens to win there. They aren't a team I particularly enjoy, but you've got to respect their organisation and belief as a team. They don't produce the sparkling sort of rugby that you might hope triumphs in Europe, but they've got core components that can see them through.

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