JBFC II Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 All of them on paper are good signings, good to see us not going down the big name route (bar Afoa) although I do feel we still need some grunt in the forwards, Thacker is a very good rugby player but a bit small and Malton won't be first choice in my opinion. Stirzaker could well prove to be the best signing of the lot though, getting rave reviews in Australia and sounds like just what we need 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 They all look like Premiership quality signings which, stating the obvious, is what Bristol need next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Leicester fans not too happy about Thacker leaving... think he could become a bit of a cult hero down the gate the way he plays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 19 hours ago, JBFC II said: Nah it was basically a dead rubber, thankfully that is the last game we will ever play in that dreaded competition! It was an absolute stroll. A lot of showboating going on in the 2nd half. We were basically playing Cardiff's 3rd team really. What's someone like Madigan is doing playing in a game like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 The signing I like the most is Jake Heenan. Flanker who Lam compares to Ritchie McKaw. 25 years old, was captain of the All Blacks under 20s. Played under Lam at Connaught. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, The Bard said: It was an absolute stroll. A lot of showboating going on in the 2nd half. We were basically playing Cardiff's 3rd team really. What's someone like Madigan is doing playing in a game like that? They were getting rid of any rust for Bedford next Sunday, and it was obvious for a lot of the game that players were rusty so it was good for them to get some game time after a couple of weeks out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 If you want some entertainment on Sunday, Bristol v Bedford is going to be a cracker 1st v 3rd highest points scorers in the league and a crowd of over 9k anticipated. If not it's also on sky sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 On 26/01/2018 at 17:00, JBFC II said: If you want some entertainment on Sunday, Bristol v Bedford is going to be a cracker 1st v 3rd highest points scorers in the league and a crowd of over 9k anticipated. If not it's also on sky sports Watching on Sky Sports, never followed Bristol or any other sides, Bedford look much better so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Watching on Sky Sports, never followed Bristol or any other sides, Bedford look much better so far. Spoke too soon, what a bizarre try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Bristol getting embarassed in the scrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Good win? Lucky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Super said: Good win? Lucky? Really lucky, Bedford could've been 10 points up at half time if they'd been more decisive, worst performance of the season so far. Anyway, it maintains our 9 point lead on Ealing and makes the game v them less important next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 28/01/2018 at 16:51, Super said: Good win? Lucky? I came away hugely surprised at the win, still couldn’t work out how we did it. As I said before I’ve seen almost every game for the past couple if seasons but still consider myself pretty clueless, but our handling of the ball at time looked shocking. Can’t blame the conditions as Bedfird didn’t seem to have the same issues. We were constantly passing it short or more often than not just dropping it. An ugly win I think we call it in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I see Bristol have had a few more outgoings on loan, including Hurrell which seems a bit strange. In other news, The Brand will be leaving Wasps at the end of the season and will need to find another English club if he wants to be in the mix for the World Cup. How are Bristol stocked in the back row? I don't rate him particularly highly but others might. https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/james-haskell-s-england-career-in-doubt-after-wasps-exit-confirmed-1.3374925?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 On 26/01/2018 at 17:00, JBFC II said: If you want some entertainment on Sunday, Bristol v Bedford is going to be a cracker 1st v 3rd highest points scorers in the league and a crowd of over 9k anticipated. If not it's also on sky sports You jinxed it! What a terrible game it was! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 FWIW I think Bristol will turn it on against Ealing in a couple of weeks. Biggest game of the season, they simply have to impress. I didn't see it, but apparently Ealing didn't actually look up to much at the game at AG in October though they've obviously had a great season overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 20 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: FWIW I think Bristol will turn it on against Ealing in a couple of weeks. Biggest game of the season, they simply have to impress. I didn't see it, but apparently Ealing didn't actually look up to much at the game at AG in October though they've obviously had a great season overall. Ealing weren't great at AG as you say but we were lucky to beat them! Admittedly the team has grown and gelled since then but it will be a huge test, make no bones about it. I'm going up with @The Bard and several others for a good old fashioned day out on the train and expecting to get to Ealing's ground for the England game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Absolutely massive game this one, the 7pm kick off means I can't make it but at least it's on sky (which is great on mute) Biggest game in years for Bristol, probably bigger than the recent play off final, win and we are promoted, lose and its right back in the balance. Going for a 5-2 bristol win with plenty of tries and a last minute Morahan score to win it! We need a massive step up from Bedford, the pack needs to be much stronger and we didn't see the best of the backs a couple of weeks back so we need them to get more involved Got my hartbury tickets this week, I know it's a lonhg way away but excited for the bristol invasion there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Absolutely massive game this one, the 7pm kick off means I can't make it but at least it's on sky (which is great on mute) Biggest game in years for Bristol, probably bigger than the recent play off final, win and we are promoted, lose and its right back in the balance. Going for a 5-2 bristol win with plenty of tries and a last minute Morahan score to win it! We need a massive step up from Bedford, the pack needs to be much stronger and we didn't see the best of the backs a couple of weeks back so we need them to get more involved Got my hartbury tickets this week, I know it's a lonhg way away but excited for the bristol invasion there Am I missing something, have the rules changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 25 minutes ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Am I missing something, have the rules changed? 5 points to 2, should have made it clearer haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 25 minutes ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Am I missing something, have the rules changed? Bristol win and score four tries or more, Ealing lose by seven or less and score four tries or more. Highly possible from what I've seen of Bristol's defence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Well, I am evidently dull enough to miss jokes like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, JBFC II said: 5 points to 2, should have made it clearer haha 6 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said: Bristol win and score four tries or more, Ealing lose by seven or less and score four tries or more. Highly possible from what I've seen of Bristol's defence! I get what you mean now. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 The fat lady is clearing her throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 What an important game. Well done Bristol, eased some of the pain of today. Well fought, now have a word with your football peers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hate to say it after today! But really should be done and dusted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Super said: Hate to say it after today! But really should be done and dusted now Wow that was a tough old game and Bristol got the rub of the green with 3 very poor refereeing decisions but fair play Bristol played to their strengths and had a kicker on form and Ealing kept straying from their script. Well done Bristol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtrojan Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 That was how to see out a game - with much finer margins all match! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Another game where we play poorly and win! Set pieces were terrible yesterday, ealing were all over us but with the ball in hand we are outstanding at time, Jordan Williams was superb as we're many others. Hopefully that will mean some new signings in the next couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Pat Lam's comments post match were very similar to MA when he refers to DNA. The only difference was that Lam used 'rugby' language. No surprise that the rugby and football head coaches both speak the same language - it all comes from SLs philosophy of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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