Absolutely taking the urine

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So much for this new European utopia we are supposed to be having, so much for the excuse of making the second tier of the European cup more attractive and competitive, none of the French sides put out a first team in the second tier competition, I was watching the Blues game and it was a farce. But of course, who can we complain to, now that this brave new world are run by the clubs ? We cannot go to the ERC to complain as they are not running the competition, where do we go ? This second tier competition is not worth a w@nk, I would have much rather seen the top tier with the likes of Cardiff and Edinburgh in it rather than watching them wiping the floor with the French 3rd choice teams in a take it or leave it for the French second tier comp.

whocares wrote:was particularly surprised by the strenght of the team that Gloucester sent to Oyonnax. methinks they are taking this competition too seriously

Perhaps they should be docked points or have their competition remuneration reduced?

There are fine lines of 'seriousness' in the 2nd tier. Woe betide those who stray!

Cyril wrote:
You sensibly manage your squad across a competition.

Yes you do. And in science when you study the subject at Harvard, it's called Cottonwoolology.

SecretFly wrote:

Cyril wrote:
You sensibly manage your squad across a competition.

Yes you do.  And in science when you study the subject at Harvard, it's called Cottonwoolology.

Indeed. I hear it's a controversial course of study and part of the curriculum is assessed online debate.

a pre-requisite for taking the course is an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of central contracts, and an avowed disbelief in separation of club and country

No no, quins... you must have got the wrong brochure.
Anyone can take the course as long as they prove themselves intelligent enough to be two faced in the art of sincerity.  Many people have signed on this year as late entry Freshers but they're taking to the idea like ducks to water...especially the online debate assessment bit.