IRELAND v ENGLAND

[Schumi]

I don't think O'Connell did any better than Longwell (not that it mattered at that stage) but Dempsey should come back in with Murphy on the wing. Both Bishop and Kelly were poor for the whole 6 nations and I think Murphy would be more dangerous on the wing than at full back. O'Gara will now start for the World Cup so at least soem good came of the game.

Despite any mistakes we made, England were just too good. We needed to get ahead early to have any chance and after trailing at half time, we were never going to win.

On another issue, were England ****ing aroung with their 'blood' substitutions? I didn't see any blood on Wilkinson for example.

[Cynmya]

Originally posted by Badweather Fan
If you're serious, Ireland got hammered through desperate throwing by the hairy fella, crap kicking by Humphries and general inferiority.

Of course I'm serious, you forget some of us live on the other side of the world and don't get to watch the games on TV. the only connection we have with Irish football are the forums and sites. We basically rely on you and these places to get the whole picture. And have to wait until we go back there to actually see it live.
Thanx

[Macy]

Originally posted by Schumi
On another issue, were England ****ing aroung with their 'blood' substitutions? I didn't see any blood on Wilkinson for example.

Noticed that, and weren't they passing up their own balls for England line-outs? Not to mention the boll0x at the start...

On reflection it leaves England with a lot of pressure and expectation on them (which history shows they don't handle the mae west), while at the same time Ireland go with the pressure lifted... Both of which have to be a positive....

[Shed End John]

Originally posted by Schumi
On another issue, were England ****ing aroung with their 'blood' substitutions? I didn't see any blood on Wilkinson for example.

He had blood on his jersey at least three times. Whether it was his or someone elses is besides the point, the law of the land says the jersey must be replaced by a clean one. Btw, the picture of him on the paper holding the 6 Nations trophy with blood p***ing out of his lip was halfways funny!!