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The Bath Rugby Thread
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The dedicated home of all things Bath Rugby,
Please feel free to discuss all things Bath related, so pull up a chair an have a quite drink among friends, mines a Bath Ales Dark Side please.
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The dedicated home of all things Bath Rugby,
Please feel free to discuss all things Bath related, so pull up a chair an have a quite drink among friends, mines a Bath Ales Dark Side please.
Other fans welcome but remember, play nicely.
Last edited by HERSH on Sun 04 Nov 2012, 8:22 pm; edited 8 times in total
HERSH- Posts : 4207
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HERSH wrote:Because Bath paid cash instead of buying Italian restaurants for players or paying its staff through off shore accounts.
Any random clubs you care to mention?
thebandwagonsociety- Posts : 2901
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Re: The Bath Rugby Thread
Also because bath double the salary of everyone they recruit.
anyway there wwas nothing dodgy about the purchase of this restaurant:
http://www.timorestaurant.co.uk/market-harborough/index.html
Rumours that Peter Tom always leaves a 5,000% tip are unfounded slurs.
anyway there wwas nothing dodgy about the purchase of this restaurant:
http://www.timorestaurant.co.uk/market-harborough/index.html
Rumours that Peter Tom always leaves a 5,000% tip are unfounded slurs.
LondonTiger- Moderator
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Because if it was dodgy in any way possible, they would obviously put that on the website, obviously! Surprised you didn't use a wikipedia article as evidence, it might be more trustworthy! haha
Bathite- Posts : 8468
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Re: The Bath Rugby Thread
Nothing dodgy at all. Castro told me himself:
"Eeet was my lifelong ambition, to make da food jus like my momma"
suggestions that Catepillar sorted out free farm equipment for Julian white are also a pack of lies.
Slightly more seriously, I am not sure that Tigers would get away with funding the purchase - but they certainly do put some business that way.
"Eeet was my lifelong ambition, to make da food jus like my momma"
suggestions that Catepillar sorted out free farm equipment for Julian white are also a pack of lies.
Slightly more seriously, I am not sure that Tigers would get away with funding the purchase - but they certainly do put some business that way.
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http://www.bathrugby.com/news/team-news/bath-rugby-confirm-barkley-departure
So its true!!! What is going on? That does mean we are looking very light at centre for the rest of the season, at least he will be around for the next 2 games so Donald or Heathcote should be back at 10 by then. Has to be more than this than meets the eye?
Bret Sharman as injury cover too...
So its true!!! What is going on? That does mean we are looking very light at centre for the rest of the season, at least he will be around for the next 2 games so Donald or Heathcote should be back at 10 by then. Has to be more than this than meets the eye?
Bret Sharman as injury cover too...
Bathman_in_London- Posts : 2266
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Re: The Bath Rugby Thread
Thats the Brett Sharman who Saints claimed they were releasing due to long term injury?
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They offered him a new contract, but in a dodgy non taxed currency:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19651544
So he quit.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19651544
So he quit.
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We must have something up our sleeve
Farewell Ollie and good luck in France.
Farewell Ollie and good luck in France.
HERSH- Posts : 4207
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The same Brett LT! Clearly twitter hasnt reached somerset yet!
I have to say a midfield of vesty, Banners and Hipkiss doesnt exactly get my pulse racing so I hope there is a plan behind letting him go!
I have to say a midfield of vesty, Banners and Hipkiss doesnt exactly get my pulse racing so I hope there is a plan behind letting him go!
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Oh there is Bathman
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We went into an HC final with a midfield of Vesty, Erinle, Hipkiss - and they probably performed better than their illustrious opponents, so you never know
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OB leaving is depressing news but sounds like you can't blame him.
Also new mngt usually means some fallout and this is probably the start of it. I expect a saffer to show up shortly......
Also new mngt usually means some fallout and this is probably the start of it. I expect a saffer to show up shortly......
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Care to elucidate further hershy? It wouldnt be a huge surprise to see a saffa turn up after the Currie cup...
LT, so you're suggesting we should sign Erinle, interesting thought...!
LT, so you're suggesting we should sign Erinle, interesting thought...!
Bathman_in_London- Posts : 2266
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Who's going to be first one to give Sharman the Mobot?
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Rumour has it John Kirwan is axing Gareth Anscombe from the Blues, despite the lad's form in ITM cup. Of course, with Anscombe's Dad coaching Ulster they may have the inside running
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We got one Kiwi dud already Pete, but thanks anyway.
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Glaws' Kiwi dud starts in a few weeks time.
Then Glaws will be even with rivals Baarf.
Then Glaws will be even with rivals Baarf.
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Our dud is better than yours, our dud is better than yours. Our dollars bring all the duds to The Rec and they're like, it's better than yours, damn right, it's better than yours, we could teach you but we'd have to charge...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AwXKJoKJz4
Grimey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AwXKJoKJz4
Grimey.
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TEAMS UP v London Irish
Louw's back. Yipeee
15. Nick Abendanon
14. Kyle Eastmond
13. Dan Hipkiss
12. Ben Williams
11. Tom Biggs
10. Olly Barkley
9. Michael Claassens
1. Nathan Catt
2. Lee Mears
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Stuart Hooper (c)
5. Dominic Day
6. Carl Fearns
7. Francois Louw
8. Simon Taylor
Replacements
16. Ross Batty
17. Paul James
18. Kane Palma-Newport
19. Dave Attwood
20. Ben Skirving
21. Mark McMillan
22. Stephen Donald
23. Jack Cuthbert
Louw's back. Yipeee
15. Nick Abendanon
14. Kyle Eastmond
13. Dan Hipkiss
12. Ben Williams
11. Tom Biggs
10. Olly Barkley
9. Michael Claassens
1. Nathan Catt
2. Lee Mears
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Stuart Hooper (c)
5. Dominic Day
6. Carl Fearns
7. Francois Louw
8. Simon Taylor
Replacements
16. Ross Batty
17. Paul James
18. Kane Palma-Newport
19. Dave Attwood
20. Ben Skirving
21. Mark McMillan
22. Stephen Donald
23. Jack Cuthbert
HERSH- Posts : 4207
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It's dead in here today!
I think most Bath fans are a little bit down in the dumps.
I think most Bath fans are a little bit down in the dumps.
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Cheer up HERSH.
I read a rumour this morning that Berrick Barnes is thinking about a move to the NH
I read a rumour this morning that Berrick Barnes is thinking about a move to the NH
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Interesting Pete C. I think he would be great for Bath. Very versatile player. Could be used more as a 12 for them.
He's the kind of big name they like to be associated with.
He's the kind of big name they like to be associated with.
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beshocked wrote:Interesting Pete C. I think he would be great for Bath. Very versatile player. Could be used more as a 12 for them.
He's the kind of big name they like to be associated with.
Found it. http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/wallabies-star-berrick-barnes-admits-hes-considering-moving-to-europe-or-japan-after-next-season/story-e6frf55l-1226478632364
Not until next season though. (I saw a headline on twitter this morning and missed the last few words)
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Well done Bath
HERSH- Posts : 4207
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I've cancelled the FAT LADY and he open top bus parade around Bath to show off the Jeff trophy in May.
We are rubbish FACT!
if anything when I see Quins and Saint I wonder would we be better off spending a year in the Championship, at least we could cut lose all the dead wood and re-build the club.
We are rubbish FACT!
if anything when I see Quins and Saint I wonder would we be better off spending a year in the Championship, at least we could cut lose all the dead wood and re-build the club.
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HERSH,
At times your mood swings are worrying. Does someone else have access to your account?
At times your mood swings are worrying. Does someone else have access to your account?
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I'm almost too ashamed to come on here today after that shower of sht we produced at the weekend.
Against Saints I was disappointed to lose but I felt we still took a small step forward, yet this weekend has shown just how big a job it is to turn Bath around, I hope the coaching staff are up to it, because if we lose against Sale then I'd hate to see the reaction of us very calm, well balanced Bath fans.
IMO very few of the squad have earned the right to wear the Bath shirt, the club has lost its soul and we need to get it back or else we'll be lucky to stay up let alone qualify for the HC.
There might yet be another signing to replace Barkley but one man doesn't make a team and IMO Bath haven't been a team for a very long time.
Against Saints I was disappointed to lose but I felt we still took a small step forward, yet this weekend has shown just how big a job it is to turn Bath around, I hope the coaching staff are up to it, because if we lose against Sale then I'd hate to see the reaction of us very calm, well balanced Bath fans.
IMO very few of the squad have earned the right to wear the Bath shirt, the club has lost its soul and we need to get it back or else we'll be lucky to stay up let alone qualify for the HC.
There might yet be another signing to replace Barkley but one man doesn't make a team and IMO Bath haven't been a team for a very long time.
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Despite popular opinion - Bath were always a team that was built on the hard core of the pack. Until you get players of the character of Dawe, Coochie, hall, Spurrell & simpson it will be an uphill struggle.
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HERSH wrote:I've cancelled the FAT LADY and he open top bus parade around Bath to show off the Jeff trophy in May.
We are rubbish FACT!
if anything when I see Quins and Saint I wonder would we be better off spending a year in the Championship, at least we could cut lose all the dead wood and re-build the club.
Those clubs could cut lose the dead wood because, while there were overpayed players, they were of Jeff quality and other clubs would take them on. If Bath had the same kind of fire sale, they could end up losing their promising quality players and still be stuck with overpayed players, but be in the championship. I'd worry if bath did go down (unlikely) whether their back office could clean house and get them back up in a season.
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I don't think Bruce Craig would be too pleased if Bath were relegated.
beshocked- Posts : 14849
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beshocked wrote:I don't think Bruce Craig would be too pleased if Bath were relegated.
and apparently bears poop in the woods as well! just heard that the pope is actually Catholic as well.
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Hipkiss and Claasens cited. Bad to worse!
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FFS.
I think both will be ok when its looked at.
I think both will be ok when its looked at.
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Not good. Anyone got a link?
I was hoping to catch both Bath vs Sale and Ospreys vs Munster this weekend but the O's are Saturday evening not Sunday as I thought.
Will be at the rec this week though. Should be a great clash with Sale it was a decent game between them and London Welsh last weekend.
I was hoping to catch both Bath vs Sale and Ospreys vs Munster this weekend but the O's are Saturday evening not Sunday as I thought.
Will be at the rec this week though. Should be a great clash with Sale it was a decent game between them and London Welsh last weekend.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19700645
HERSH- Posts : 4207
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So when do Bath play London (Oxford) Welsh ?
And any predictions on the result ?
And any predictions on the result ?
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Re: The Bath Rugby Thread
Folks,
We're hoping to get an interview with Victor Obogu on this week's v2 podcast, if you've got any questions you'd like me to ask him please fire away.
We're hoping to get an interview with Victor Obogu on this week's v2 podcast, if you've got any questions you'd like me to ask him please fire away.
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"Dear Victor, if you were given 3 weeks to get fit, how much better than the current front row would you be?"
Only half joking
Only half joking
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Dear Victor, why are Bath incapable of beating Gloucester?
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Dear Victor, in your day Bath supplied about half the England team, and regularly fielded a over a dozen internatonals if you include Simon Geoghan. Has Bath's decline been bad for the England squad ?
And secondly, do you regret Bath not moving to a proper ground since then ?
And secondly, do you regret Bath not moving to a proper ground since then ?
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HongKongCherry wrote:Dear Victor, why are Bath incapable of beating Gloucester?
HKC - It's not just Glaws
Dear Victor what’s your view on the Rec?
I love the atmos on match day and it would be a sad sad day if/when we no longer play there, but IMHO Bath need to make the move. We’ve stood still for too long and allowed other lesser clubs to muscle in on the spoils.
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Dear Hersh
Thank you for your question.
I love the Rec too, most picturesque ground in the Jeff but not fit for purpose since we turned pro. Nor is Bath city for that matter , but that is part of its charm.
Now, I remember back in Port Harcourt...infrastructure.. . but no I digress,
We should have merged with Bristol years ago, but there it is... just still bumbling along instead. Meanwhile Glaws for example have developed an excellent venue and have stolen the W country leadership in this regard.
regards Victor.
Thank you for your question.
I love the Rec too, most picturesque ground in the Jeff but not fit for purpose since we turned pro. Nor is Bath city for that matter , but that is part of its charm.
Now, I remember back in Port Harcourt...infrastructure.. . but no I digress,
We should have merged with Bristol years ago, but there it is... just still bumbling along instead. Meanwhile Glaws for example have developed an excellent venue and have stolen the W country leadership in this regard.
regards Victor.
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Thanks Victor
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Blimey Victor, save some answers for the podcast
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Bath lose and the Ospreys win!!! Worst weekend ever for Hershy
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Dear Victor
Should we take a leaf from the book of the admirable London Welsh and do a ground share with Swindon FC ?
regards
Hersh
Should we take a leaf from the book of the admirable London Welsh and do a ground share with Swindon FC ?
regards
Hersh
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I thought we were going to share with Rovers?
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Dear Hersh, well make your mind up and stop asking me contradictory questions. regards, Victor.
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