Leicester Tigers - 2013/14 Thread

by **LondonTiger** Fri 31 May 2013, 12:29 pm

First topic message reminder :

Senior Squad

Props - Ayerza, Balmain, Bristow, ~~Cole~~, Mulipola, ~~Schuster~~, Stankovich
Hookers - Briggs, Chuter, Hawkins, Youngs
Locks - Cain, Deacon. De Chaves, Kitchener, Parling, Price, Slater
Back Row - Crane, ~~Croft~~, Gibson, Mafi, Salvi, Waldrom

Scrum Halves - Harrison, Mele, Steele, Youngs
Outside Half - Flood, ~~Lamb~~, Williams
Centres - Allen, Bowden, Smith, Tuilagi
Wings - Benjamin, ~~Camacho~~, Goneva, Morris, Thompstone
Full Back - Hamilton, Tait

Coaches - Cockerill (DoR & Forwards), Blaze (Asst Forwards), Burke (Backs), Murphy (Asst Backs)

Aviva Premiership Fixtures

Sun 8 Sep 14:00 Leicester Tigers 32 Worcester Warriors 15
Sat 14 Sep 15:15 Bath Rugby 27 Leicester Tigers 20
Sat 21 Sep 15:00 Leicester Tigers 33 Newcastle Falcons 6
Sun 29 Sep 14:00 Exeter Chiefs 9 Leicester Tigers 22
Sat 5 Oct 15:15 Leicester Tigers 19 Northampton Saints 19
Sun 27 Oct 14:00 London Wasps 22 Leicester Tigers 12
Sat 2 Nov 17:30 Leicester Tigers 16 Harlequins 23
Sat 23 Nov 15:00 Leicester Tigers 20 London Irish 11
Sat 30 Nov 15:00 Gloucester Rugby 17 Leicester Tigers 22
Sat 21 Dec 15:00 Saracens 49 v Leicester Tigers 10
Sat 28 Dec 15:00 Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks
Sat 4 Jan 15:00 Leicester Tigers 27 v Bath Rugby 27
Fri 7 Feb 19:45 Worcester Warriors 22 v Leicester Tigers 23
Sat 15 Feb 15:00 Leicester Tigers 11 v Gloucester Rugby 8
Sun 23 Feb 15:00 London Irish 15 v Leicester Tigers 20
Sun 2 Mar 15:00 Newcastle Falcons 18 v Leicester Tigers 41
Sat 22 Mar 15:00 Leicester Tigers 45 v Exeter Chiefs 15
Sat 29 Mar 15:00 Northampton Saints 16 v Leicester Tigers 22
Sat 12 Apr 15:00 Leicester Tigers v London Wasps Welford Road
Sat 19 Apr 15:00 Harlequins v Leicester Tigers Twickenham Stoop
Fri 2 May 20:00 Sale Sharks v Leicester Tigers Salford City Stadium
Sat 10 May 15:00 Leicester Tigers v Saracens Welford Road

Heineken Cup Fixtures

Friday, October 11 8pm Ulster Rugby 22 Leicester Tigers 16
Friday, October 18 8pm Leicester Tigers 34 Benetton Treviso 3
Sunday, December 8 3pm Leicester Tigers 41 Montpellier Herault Rugby 32
Sunday, December 15 4pm (local time) Montpellier Herault Rugby 14 Leicester Tigers 15
10/11/12 January 2014 Benetton Treviso 19 v Leicester Tigers 34
17/18/19 January 2014 Leicester Tigers 19 v Ulster Rugby 22
Saturday, 5th April ASM Clermont Auvergne v Leicester Tigers

by formerly known as Sam Tue 23 Jul 2013, 10:20 pm

Be quicker to fly to East Midlands and get the bus to Leicester station LT. Be cheaper than getting a bloody train from London to Leicester as well I bet.

by **LondonTiger** Wed 24 Jul 2013, 7:50 am

formerly known as Sam wrote:Be quicker to fly to East Midlands and get the bus to Leicester station LT. Be cheaper than getting a bloody train from London to Leicester as well I bet.

Normally a full car load. I reckon I may well be working from home on certain Fridays Whistle

by **LondonTiger** Thu 01 Aug 2013, 3:36 pm

13 players in the EPS and Saxons squad.

by formerly known as Sam Thu 01 Aug 2013, 5:29 pm

No real surprises there. Tait coming into the Saxons was expected. His form at the end of last season was very good and his ability to cover the majority of the backline is a useful option. Bad luck for Slater, if he'd toured in the summer his form would have put him in contention for the spot Attwood has claimed.

by Portnoy's Complaint Thu 01 Aug 2013, 5:34 pm

Tait will be playing for England next season. Of that I have little doubt.

Bloody concurrent Jeff games during IWs...

by formerly known as Sam Thu 01 Aug 2013, 9:17 pm

I was hoping we'd have another season of Tait to ourselves. If he's going to be away with England then we need another fullback for the squad. I don't have much faith in Hamilton covering and that only leaves Morris who is a much better winger than 15.

by Portnoy's Complaint Sat 03 Aug 2013, 4:07 pm

What are Leicester people called? I say Leicestrians. Doc on another thread called us Leicesterites?

But I can't quickly find a definitive answer on t'web.

There's a site which included suggestions Asians, Leicesterites, Muslims... http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081005074735AAvPsLp

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 11 Aug 2013, 3:52 pm

Tomorrow apparently London Irish are announcing a new signing and some trialists, and I've heard a rumour today that the signing is Anthony Allen. It's not from a source where I can judge it's validity, and I have to say I am sceptical. Have you guys heard anything?

by nathan Sun 11 Aug 2013, 5:08 pm

I've haven't heard anything along those lines. Will be interesting to hear what happens.

I think it would be a strange move on AA part unless he's been given a nudge by the Leicester management - but I can't see that happening as he played alot of games last season.

by formerly known as Sam Sun 11 Aug 2013, 6:25 pm

He's got a year left on his contract and is rehabbing from knee surgery. I'd be amazed if It's Anthony Allen. Tigers are not well stocked at 12 with only Bowden and academy players other than Allen so we'd need to replace him. If he was off it would have been sorted sooner I would have thought.

Will be a real blow for us if he goes and an odd career move for Allen.

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 11 Aug 2013, 6:48 pm

Yeah, I'd be amazed, and having found out a bit more about the person who told me, I would say there is 0% chance of it being true.

by formerly known as Sam Sun 11 Aug 2013, 10:28 pm

Not sure Allen would have fit the Smith mold of an IC anyway Ozzy. Generally he likes them big at IC and quick with footwork at OC. With Sa and Armitage in the midfield you should have a decent combo.

by **LondonTiger** Mon 12 Aug 2013, 9:58 am

I was impressed by some of the skills on display by our young lads in the 7s

by king_carlos Mon 12 Aug 2013, 1:25 pm

I'd be extremely surprised, and worried, of those rumours about Allen turned out to be true. He's been such a consistently strong performer for us in all competition and his partnership with Manu can be brilliant at times. He deserved more than a Saxons place IMO given how strong his game now is with his defence massively improved and his line-breaking ability as good (if not better) than any of our other IC.

Also with Ryan Lamb heading over from Northampton I'd expect him to be relishing the chance to link up with the stand-off he started out playing with at Gloucester.

What are the injury status' with guys like Ayerza does anyone know? Just trying to picture what our starting line-up will be early season with injuries and Lions rested etc.

1.Schuster 2.Hawkins 3.Mulipola 4.Slater 5.Kitchener 6.Gibson 7.Salvi 8.Crane
9.Harrison 10.Flood 11.Goneva 12.Allen 13.Smith 14.Morris 15.Tait

It's going to be interesting to see how the pecking order develops in a few positions (especially wing) as the season progresses given the depth there is in places (albeit a lack of depth in others).

by yappysnap Mon 12 Aug 2013, 3:11 pm

Allen is good but is no where near Test class. Very good club player who's probably been the most consistent 12 in the Jeff for the past few seasons.

by Portnoy's Complaint Mon 12 Aug 2013, 3:26 pm

yappysnap wrote:Allen is good but is no where near Test class. Very good club player who's probably been the most consistent 12 in the Jeff for the past few seasons.

Good. I wish sometimes that we had a full team of Allens. Trouble is that England tends to treat Welford Rd as a one stop shop when looking for candidates to fill vacancies/injury gaps and it begins to play havoc with the seasonal plans.

by yappysnap Mon 12 Aug 2013, 6:53 pm

Portnoy's Complaint wrote:
yappysnap wrote:Allen is good but is no where near Test class. Very good club player who's probably been the most consistent 12 in the Jeff for the past few seasons.
Good. I wish sometimes that we had a full team of Allens. Trouble is that England tends to treat Welford Rd as a one stop shop when looking for candidates to fill vacancies/injury gaps and it begins to play havoc with the seasonal plans.

To be fair you bring it on yourselves. Most of the time it's the Tigers ascosiation more then form which gets the player picked anyway. And the fact that Cockers will winge if players aren't picked, and when they are as well (go figure that out!).

by nathan Mon 12 Aug 2013, 7:25 pm

yappysnap wrote:
Portnoy's Complaint wrote:
yappysnap wrote:Allen is good but is no where near Test class. Very good club player who's probably been the most consistent 12 in the Jeff for the past few seasons.
Good. I wish sometimes that we had a full team of Allens. Trouble is that England tends to treat Welford Rd as a one stop shop when looking for candidates to fill vacancies/injury gaps and it begins to play havoc with the seasonal plans.
To be fair you bring it on yourselves. Most of the time it's the Tigers ascosiation more then form which gets the player picked anyway. And the fact that Cockers will winge if players aren't picked, and when they are as well (go figure that out!).

To be honest i don't think Cockers winging has any effect on the England selectors, just rugby fans in general.

by formerly known as Sam Mon 12 Aug 2013, 9:16 pm

Cockers moans if they are picked.

Ayerza is away playing for Argentina. Allen, Deacon, Slater and Tait are recovering from summer surgery but should be good to go in this preseason. The rest of the team are ok, allegedly.

The Lions lads are back in training and could feature fairly early on.

by RuggerRadge2611 Tue 13 Aug 2013, 11:17 am

A question for Tigers fans, I'm pretty clueless as to the area around Welford road, in truth I have never been to Leicester.

However I am going to be on a course for 4 weeks down in Sheffield and the Tigers opener against Worcestor looks like a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Is there decent parking at the stadium? How much does it cost and how much are tickets for the game.

Finally this is the opening game of the Aviva, is it likely to be a sellout?

by broadlandboy Tue 13 Aug 2013, 12:05 pm

Rugger , might be worth looking here
http://www.rugbynetwork.net/main/s103/st178484.htm
or asking there as well

by formerly known as Sam Tue 13 Aug 2013, 1:18 pm

The ground is right in the centre of the city. The train station is a five minute walk or you could catch the park and ride from Birstall and have a 15 minute walk. Leicester is a bit of a sod to drive through, particularly for people who have not been here before.

There are normally some tickets available albeit not necessarily great positions. Hop on the clubs website and have a look. They have an online system which will tell you which sections have tickets available and you can order on there or give the helpful ticket office a call.

by **LondonTiger** Tue 13 Aug 2013, 3:06 pm

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:A question for Tigers fans, I'm pretty clueless as to the area around Welford road, in truth I have never been to Leicester.

However I am going to be on a course for 4 weeks down in Sheffield and the Tigers opener against Worcestor looks like a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Is there decent parking at the stadium? How much does it cost and how much are tickets for the game.

Finally this is the opening game of the Aviva, is it likely to be a sellout?

It is possible to book parking at the King Power stadium via tigers website for matchdays. There is also generally "matchday parking" sites at a £5 each just a couple of minutes from the ground. Alternatively the fans often park on in a long line on Saffron Lane. The walk down from the station is quite enjoyable.

the match will not be a sell-out. tickets will cost from £18-£35. The terrace would give the best atmosphere - but sells out quick.

by RuggerRadge2611 Tue 13 Aug 2013, 3:24 pm

thanks chaps

by Portnoy's Complaint Tue 13 Aug 2013, 3:41 pm

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:thanks chaps

Get the train Radge. Sheffield's not that far and the station is 5-10 mins walk. Pre book an advanced ticket @~£30 rtn http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/default.aspx

by RuggerRadge2611 Tue 13 Aug 2013, 3:45 pm

Portnoy's Complaint wrote:
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:thanks chaps
Get the train Radge. Sheffield's not that far and the station is 5-10 mins walk. Pre book an advanced ticket @~£30 rtn http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/default.aspx

Aye I think that's what I'm gonna go for.

My 1st Aviva game... I hear a lot of Hokum on here that it's better than the Pro12 Run

No pressure then thumbsup

Since I have no real allegiance to any Aviva team, I'm hoping the Leicester faithful make a fan out of me.

by Portnoy's Complaint Tue 13 Aug 2013, 3:58 pm

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:
Portnoy's Complaint wrote:
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:thanks chaps
Get the train Radge. Sheffield's not that far and the station is 5-10 mins walk. Pre book an advanced ticket @~£30 rtn http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/default.aspx
Aye I think that's what I'm gonna go for.

My 1st Aviva game... I hear a lot of Hokum on here that it's better than the Pro12

No pressure then

Since I have no real allegiance to any Aviva team, I'm hoping the Leicester faithful make a fan out of me.

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by yappysnap Tue 13 Aug 2013, 8:44 pm

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:
Portnoy's Complaint wrote:
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:thanks chaps
Get the train Radge. Sheffield's not that far and the station is 5-10 mins walk. Pre book an advanced ticket @~£30 rtn http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/default.aspx
Aye I think that's what I'm gonna go for.

My 1st Aviva game... I hear a lot of Hokum on here that it's better than the Pro12

No pressure then

Since I have no real allegiance to any Aviva team, I'm hoping the Leicester faithful make a fan out of me.

Don't do it Radge! Come to the big city and support a true rugby team! Don't let the kitkats turn you to the daaark siiiiiiiiiiidde

by **LondonTiger** Wed 14 Aug 2013, 8:32 am

yappysnap wrote:
Don't do it Radge! Come to the big city and support a true rugby team! Don't let the kitkats turn you to the daaark siiiiiiiiiiidde

True rugby team! Bunch of posh gets Very Happy

by formerly known as Sam Wed 14 Aug 2013, 8:35 am

What he means is go to the biggest dedicated club rugby ground in England in the culturally diverse city of Leicester and free your mind from the all that glitters is gold mentality of the capital.

The terrace will get you close to the action (if you're early enough) but you'll get good views in the CAT stand where there's also a Domino's pizza outlet.

by **LondonTiger** Wed 14 Aug 2013, 8:47 am

formerly known as Sam wrote:
The terrace will get you close to the action (if you're early enough) but you'll get good views in the CAT stand where there's also a Domino's pizza outlet.

On;y the finest dining for us Very Happy

by yappysnap Wed 14 Aug 2013, 8:52 am

We also offer champagne alongside prawn sandwiches and can provide advice with your investments at the same time Wink

And Ollie Kohn will give you a sausage!

by HongKongCherry Wed 14 Aug 2013, 9:00 am

LondonTiger wrote:
formerly known as Sam wrote:
The terrace will get you close to the action (if you're early enough) but you'll get good views in the CAT stand where there's also a Domino's pizza outlet.
On;y the finest dining for us

Whilst I loathe a number of football chants, the tune "Are you Saracens in disguise?" springs to mind. What is the Leicester equivalent of Right Said Fred? Whistle

by Portnoy's Complaint Wed 14 Aug 2013, 9:01 am

Domino's pizzas are vomit

on a flat bread.
But to be fair, Radge is coming down from Scotland so probably he'd feel as though it is indeed fine dining and Sam should be applauded for a thoughtful recommendation with careful and appropriate consideration of cultural diversity. Wink

by RuggerRadge2611 Wed 14 Aug 2013, 9:03 am

I don't mind a domino's pizza although for some reason I struggle to retain them. Read into that whatever you want. Shocked

by **LondonTiger** Wed 14 Aug 2013, 9:29 am

Sorry but it has to be the hog roast every time.

Oh and Yappy, keep Olly's sausage well away from me pelase Wink

by yappysnap Wed 14 Aug 2013, 9:46 am

Every lad on the academy team has tried Ollie's famous sausage and look how they turned out! He's even got dead posh and gives it out to the bride and groom at weddings now, they love it too! Nout wrong with it...

Oh and Radge all that tells me is that you haven't drunk enough before hand. Domino's pizza sober is like going out to a club in day light. A horrible experience that'll tarnish your memory for ever..

by formerly known as Sam Wed 14 Aug 2013, 12:01 pm

Ok only me who likes a couple of pints of bitter and a pizza whilst watching the rugby then. There's the regular options plus a curry outlet as well. No dodgey 20 stone lock forcing sausage on you here (less said of Quins academy hazing the better).

Plus you don't have the horrors of travelling in London.

by Portnoy's Complaint Wed 14 Aug 2013, 2:38 pm

I see that Tommy Bowe's probably out for the first HEC game. Sad news for Ulster fans.
Where's my hankie? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/23693258

by formerly known as Sam Wed 14 Aug 2013, 3:41 pm

As we're short Cockers and Ayerza I'd say we are looking worse off at this point. Of course I'm sure out Autumn injury jinks will rip through the squad soon enough.

by yappysnap Wed 14 Aug 2013, 3:42 pm

Leaving Kohns sausage alone for one second, I honestly don't think I've ever wanted pizza at a game. I don't think its available anyway, mainly just pie and burgers or hog roast.

by **LondonTiger** Wed 14 Aug 2013, 3:45 pm

We have curry at the ground, but it is poor quality and overpriced.
I now fancy a domino's though Sad

For a posh lunch tehre is a nice little bistro I know.
Or a decent cheap chinese buffet.
Or go to a proper curry house.

by formerly known as Sam Wed 14 Aug 2013, 4:43 pm

Park at Loughborough station, train to the game is a fiver return. When you get back walk up the road (less than five mins) to the Red Veil and have a beautiful curry before heading off.

by Metal Tiger Wed 14 Aug 2013, 9:37 pm

LondonTiger wrote:Sorry but it has to be the hog roast every time.

Oh and Yappy, keep Olly's sausage well away from me pelase

Hog Roast in the ABC bar at half time everytime Smile

by Metal Tiger Wed 14 Aug 2013, 9:51 pm

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:A question for Tigers fans, I'm pretty clueless as to the area around Welford road, in truth I have never been to Leicester.

However I am going to be on a course for 4 weeks down in Sheffield and the Tigers opener against Worcestor looks like a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Is there decent parking at the stadium? How much does it cost and how much are tickets for the game.

Finally this is the opening game of the Aviva, is it likely to be a sellout?

Drive down Welford road and turn at the Bricklayers Arms Pub and follow the sign for the multistorey carpark... but dont go in! Drive past it and there is a free carpark that no one seems to know about right next to it. We use it every matchday but get there early!! It very handy for the boozers too as the Bricklayers, The Pub (that is actually its name) and a few others are nearby. Its also an easy walk to the park where there will be some sort of Tigers themed goings on occuring.

Best athmosphere is in the Crumbie (sorry... Holland & Barrett) stand. Terrace is great but you have to stake your claim an hour before kickoff or you will end up in the corners.

by formerly known as Sam Thu 15 Aug 2013, 8:29 am

The pub named The Pub do have a very tasty selection of ale. I'd recommend there for a pre game tipple.

by RuggerRadge2611 Thu 15 Aug 2013, 9:13 am

thanks for all the feedback guys thumbsup

by Portnoy's Complaint Thu 15 Aug 2013, 9:20 am

Don't eat the pizza in the Holland and Barrett stand, Radge. It's organic lettuce and samphire on a bed of tofu served on a muesli crispbread.

by Metal Tiger Thu 15 Aug 2013, 9:48 am

Not sure which bar you're eating in Portnoy.... do a lot of corperate dining do you?

by Portnoy's Complaint Mon 19 Aug 2013, 8:45 am

Tigers wrote:Parent company NBTY Europe has also announced the extension of its sponsorship deal with the addition of sport nutrition brand GNC, which will become the club's official sports nutrition partner and sponsor of the North Stand (currently the Caterpillar Stand), providing the team with all their sports nutrition products. The North Stand is English club rugby's largest purpose-built stand, boasting 10,000 seats.

http://www.leicestertigers.com/news/17508.php#.UhHIYz9b12Y
Am I reading this right? Is Cat Stand to be redesignated as H&B North Stand or something?
Will the toxic dietary outlets be driven off to Nelson Mandella Park?
Maybe as the coalition's cuts bite, it will be an opportunity for HM Prisons to get a piece of the fast food action...

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