makemehappy says...

lawynd - great so you can't provide any evidence to support your claim. I've used the common-sense argument and highlighted the thoughts of other other clubs. Not looking too good for you is it LOL!

I haven't changed my argument, I've highlighted the issue that some clubs ensure their players earn more than others. That is why Leicester have had such a strong squad for years. Well done for getting away with it, and well done for having a strong squad, but don't pretend there isn't a reason and that internationals flock to the midlands due to the weather, the lovely accents, and the pretty scenery. Money talks!!

You seem (foolishly) to believe that absolute proof is required. It isn't. Opinions are allowed on these boards, but some idiots believe they aren't.

You really couldn't work out what I was indicating regarding the internationals, which is very sad. I thought you might have some intellect and be able to think a little outside the box. So to enlighten you - some internationals cost more than others!! Yes they do!! So to have had (albeit previously) 6/7 international front row players, from major rugby playing countries, plus good back up, would clearly cost a lot of money. Alone that would have taken up a million pound.

You could of course argue that that wouldn't be the case. Of course I'd agree and point out that you might as well add Dan Carter to your squad. He'd only cost about 250 per week. So get a life and get real.

You can have your opinion, but you need to remove your head from your butt if you think others can't have theirs. I note that you haven't apologised for being so rude. Says a lot about you. There endeth the lesson, now move on please.

Posted 18:27 15th October 2012

makemehappy says...

Also - just to make you apologise, are you serious about comparing Worcester and Wasps? Have a think - you'll work out why if you've a brain!

Posted 13:33 15th October 2012

lawynd says...

Also, Saracens and Bath have the same number of players with international caps in their squad, with Gloucester, Worcester and Wasps not far behind, just to make even more of a mockery of you.

Posted 11:46 14th October 2012

makemehappy says...

@lawynd - 'as normal' hey. Are you seriously suggesting that any English team can contain over 20 internationals in its squad? I seem to recall someone from NHSaints management laughing when they stated that what they needed to do better, is learn how to fiddle the salary cap like their good neighbours. I think the question is, are you seriously suggesting that they don't fiddle their finances - I can't have found the only plonker on the planet that doesn't think so, can I? So get off your high horse again, and don't be so arrogant!

Posted 08:06 13th October 2012

makemehappy says...

Leicester do look very strong this year, but hopefully someone will confirm that Leicester clearly shouldn't be in the competition as they ignore the salary cap.

Posted 16:06 12th October 2012

ArmchairGeneral says...

@pierre. Toulouse can play champagne rugby Leicester can play campaign rugby. Toulouse can impress us all, Leicester can win and everyone goes home happy.

Posted 14:42 12th October 2012

pierredelot1 says...

I predict a few miserable Tigers late Sunday afternoon. Tigers epitomise the lack of forward momentum and thinking in the English game. Big solid stick it up your jumper rugby boys with only one plan Plan A. Leicester and English rugby in particular will not change until they are beaten again and again at this level. Plod up the middle in the sincere belief that they will outmuscle the opposition no matter what. No interesting lines of attack, all pre-rehearsed boring moves and a totally predictable back line. Some great players but how they manage to play with a smile on their faces I don't know. Reminiscent of Don Revies Leeds, solid, disciplined workmanlike fit but overreheased to the point of boredom. Although I'm a Toulouse supporter (Suprise suprise) I really hope this style of English Rugby is confined to the sick bin in the very near future. You can bring back Harlequins and their upfront, open eyed exciting offloading and challenging rugby anytime. Toulouse are not at their best this year, but in Maka, McAllister, Fikou, Medard, Poitrenaud, Clerc etc they do make us smile and they do try to play open exciting rugby. 30,000 plus in the stadium on Sunday, I bet Ospreys Treviso will be lucky to make 30% of that. Thats why they want to change the format, they put the money in the competition.

Posted 10:58 12th October 2012

jmehrtens says...

Pro 12 Champion, Top 14 Champion, Premiership finalist, indeed pool of death.

But Leicester has been there before, last year when the lost out on bonus points to a semifinalist and a finalist. Or when they where grouped with Leinster and Toulouse. (2009?)

Posted 08:14 11th October 2012