Faldo...rabbit in the headlights!!

golfnuts

Listening to the opening ceremony Faldo rabbiting on for the last 15 mins....yawwwwwwwn. What a plank, even getting names wrong that are written down in front of him

dr.bollocko

The guy has made a lot of gaffes leading up to this. Makes me really question why he is there. But perhaps he has some sort of Poirotesque masterplan that will surprise us all.

themont85

He made a serious plank out of himself there to be fair. He's a competative freak though, should be an interesting week...

staker

Poirotesque :D:D
That's gotta be up for word of the year.

golfnuts

Here's hoping...part of me wants to see him falling flat on his face, but karma is a bad thing...I desperately want the europeans to win doh, we wouldnt hear the end of it...

golfnuts

staker wrote: »

Poirotesque :D:D
That's gotta be up for word of the year.

Could be a name for Poulters hairdo !!

staker

the whole ceremony is drab tbh

slumped

I think a thread dedicated to Faldo and his ****e attitude and behaviour would be great.

The bands that played the National Anthems were crap.

How long was the Spanish Anthem - even Sergio was laughing! And the British Anthem had a bit at the end which isn't normally there.

It's really desparate.


FALDO IS AN ABSOLUTE PLANK ----

"I'm Nick Faldo, 11 times Ryder Cupper" - WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE - Why did he do this

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ah yes = to feed his HUGE ego!!

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PhilipMarlowe

'Ceremony'?
If ever I was sentenced to death and had a last request, I'd want to watch a ryder cup opening ceremony... after not very long i'd want to die so bad.

staker

westwood garcia vs furyk/perry game of the day imo

mccutchie

staker wrote: »

westwood garcia vs furyk/perry game of the day imo

Some great matches ahead, i can see it being 3-1 europe, but it never is that simple. Foursomes are tricky, if it was fourball on those pairings i'd say defo 3-1.

It was like an episode of this is your life Nick Faldo, introduced by Nick Faldo, what a plank. Casey, robbie williams lookalike, mcdowell, he's single ladies, about the team, we came in like a butterfly but will sting like a bee, what kind of waffle was that

Zinger was way more dignified

Niall09

"The...are you Irish or Northern Irish...Graeme?"

God damn, he needs a smack. And then he went all americany talking about his "wonderful" family. pff

JerryHandbag

Apparently one of Europes players is now called Soren Stenson according to Faldo, and he asked MacDowell if he was from Ireland or Northern Ireland while he was introducing him....and he called the course Valderrama instead of Valhalla....and introducing his entire extended family was kinda funny too.
Great entertainment so far

Looking at the pairings, really strong first and last pairs...I'd take 2.5 to 1.5

Dublin Spur

I have thought the man was always a complete w@nker since he told me to go and fcuk myself when I asked him for his autograph on the pratice ground at Portmarnock in the mid-80's.

I was only a young kid, and many bigger names (Seve, Langer) were happy to sign.

Hated him with a passion ever since.

stockdam

JerryHandbag wrote: »

he asked MacDowell if he was from Ireland or Northern Ireland while he was introducing him....

What's wrong with that?

leiwand

eh political minefield perhaps!

neckedit

stockdam wrote: »

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Faldo's a knobjockey! Stupid thing to say, Faldo trying to be funny again and failing miserabley!!:cool:

JerryHandbag

stockdam wrote: »

What's wrong with that?

Eh....having a guy on your team and not knowing what country he was from?

Mister Sifter

That was some cringeworthy stuff there from Faldo. In fact if Faldo was a band, he'd be that group of dross that 'played' tonight.

I'm really getting into this Ryder Cup with all the build up, but i just wish Faldo would cop on. I wish he was the American captain... imagine how much we'd be wanting the Europeans to win then!!

Utopia Parkway

That was hands down the worst speech I've ever heard in my life and I've been to plenty of Irish weddings.:D

The Faldo player introductions were even worse. You nearly had to watch it through your fingers.

And at the end of it he sounded like he was locked.

"Im Nick Faldo eleven time Ryder......cupper.....and proud of it"

Plus he spent about 5 minutes at the start introducing his wife, son, daughter, aunties, cousins and ex-wives to the crowd to what can only be called stunned silence.

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JerryHandbag wrote: »

Apparently one of Europes players is now called Soren Stenson according to Faldo, and he asked MacDowell if he was from Ireland or Northern Ireland while he was introducing him....and he called the course Valderrama instead of Valhalla....and introducing his entire extended family was kinda funny too.
Great entertainment so far

Looking at the pairings, really strong first and last pairs...I'd take 2.5 to 1.5

what was McDowell's response?

1916

fullstop wrote: »

what was McDowell's response?

I would think 'Northern Ireland'

Faldo, he's no public speaker

Jaysoose

Faldo is such a ballbag.

Trampas

Its all about Faldo and not about the team.

Was Padraig trying to be like the Terminator with them sunglasses?

Poulter would you stop chewing gum. Bad enough but he couldn't even keep him mouth closed when chewing.

What was it with Garcia and Casey? Garcia putting his hand on Casey leg before he stood up and then they went out with Casey partner arm each putting an arm around her :cool:

Looked like one of the Amercians had fallen a sleep at one stage

jampotjim

dr.bollocko wrote: »

The guy has made a lot of gaffes leading up to this. Makes me really question why he is there. But perhaps he has some sort of Poirotesque masterplan that will surprise us all.

He's there because of his great career and for all his achievments in previous Ryder cups.

Faldo is more than worthy of captining this team and I just don't get why people suddenly have a problem with a all time great being Europes captin

golfnuts

Worse captain ever and the competition hasnt even started yet. Even if we do win it I hope it wont be remembered for that plank's audition for Britain's got talent in America, It was all me me me me me me me me and whatever channel he is working for would wanna send him for speaking and reading lessons....

A.Partridge

With just a few hours to go I would like to wish Nick Dildo and his team all the best for the weekend.

slumped

A.Partridge wrote: »

With just a few hours to go I would like to wish Nick Dildo and his team all the best for the weekend.

Sums it up perfectly!!!!

Jaysoose

jampotjim wrote: »

He's there because of his great career and for all his achievments in previous Ryder cups.

Faldo is more than worthy of captining this team and I just don't get why people suddenly have a problem with a all time great being Europes captin

Dont think anybody has doubted his credentials as being selected, the manner in which he is conducting himself is the issue. Seriously the guy needs to shut up and get on with the job at hand instead of trying to crack bad jokes all the time. People might get off his case and move on from his selections, gaffs etc if he would stop reminding us what a plank he is every time he opens his mouth.

PhilipMarlowe

Several mentions were made of "this is the best sporting event in the world" or the equivalent...
So how come the opening 'ceremony' was one of the most boring things I ever watched on tv? I can't wait for the tournament proper.... it is such a spectacle but for gawd sake... All those guys in suits from the pga or wherever... have your speechfest on the night before by all means but please don't televise it!
It brought out all the things that most people hate about golf... the pomp... imagine watching that as a non-golfer.

Bring the two teams onto the stage, the 2 captains, camera pans momentarily to the WAG's (has to be done), everyone knows the teams and captains already so no need for stupid introductions... Name the damn pairings! It's the only reason I tuned in...

Brewster

1916 wrote: »

I would think 'Northern Ireland'

Faldo, he's no public speaker

Lets just say McDowell would be more comfortable with the orange part of the tricolour! Ill leave it at that!!:)

Mister Sifter

I think every European golf fan wants Europe to win, but at the same time, the vast majority of them also would love to see Faldo fall flat on his face. The media are certainly lining up to slaughter him if it goes wrong!!

JerryHandbag

fullstop wrote: »

what was McDowell's response?

He mouthed "Northern Ireland" back to Nick and in fairness just seemed to laugh it off, but I just found it so funny....you would think Faldo might have done some research into what players come from what countries!! But then these guys are no public speakers, I seem to recall Woosie being very uncomfortable last time round as well....

Jaysoose

JerryHandbag wrote: »

He mouthed "Northern Ireland" back to Nick and in fairness just seemed to laugh it off, but I just found it so funny....you would think Faldo might have done some research into what players come from what countries!! But then these guys are no public speakers, I seem to recall Woosie being very uncomfortable last time round as well....

No Public speaker!!he commentates for the american networks!!!

The guy knew exactly what he was saying and why...he is a ballbag.

slumped

Brewster wrote: »

Lets just say McDowell would be more comfortable with the orange part of the tricolour! Ill leave it at that!!:)

Actually, McDowell is from Ireland.

Which goes to show Faldo's ignorance.

McDowell is from the Island of Ireland.

If Faldo had asked if he was from the Republic or Northern Ireland then that would be different.


FALDO IS A PLANK.

Marshy

slumped wrote: »

Actually, McDowell is from Ireland.

Which goes to show Faldo's ignorance.

McDowell is from the Island of Ireland.

If Faldo had asked if he was from the Republic or Northern Ireland then that would be different.

Yeah, it might've been more a question of Faldo asking whether he wanted to be considered Irish or Northern Irish though. But it was unneccessary and he would've been better off just announcing the team like Azinger did... ie "From Texas, so-and-so." Soren Hansen's expression was priceless when he was introduced by Faldo as Soren Stenson. It was like "OMG, is he taking the mick!"

I got a good laugh when he went through his family then. His "strapping" son and future mamma mia star of a daughter, lol.

Brewster

To be honest I think Faldo knew well where he was from. I think he was trying to be too hard to be the comedian, potatoes dig at Padraig etc... And Graeme is single etc... He was playing the crowd, lets hope he sticks to doing what hes best at, motivating the players to beat the Yanks...

Marshy

Brewster wrote: »

To be honest I think Faldo knew well where he was from. I think he was trying to be too hard to be the comedian, potatoes dig at Padraig etc... And Graeme is single etc... He was playing the crowd, lets hope he sticks to doing what hes best at, motivating the players to beat the Yanks...

Yeah true, he was funny at times but it was more a case of laughter at him I think.

Azinger was more to the point but he was almost too politically correct I thought. Started thanking the wives of the PGA officials individually at one point.

andrewlownie101

Can someone pm me the live streaming link that someone had access to on another thread?

Myksyk

It was like a script from "The Office". The man should only speak when spoken to.

I don't think your golfing achievements should be the sole criterion for captaining the Ryder Cup team. The team needs an inspiring leader and Nick isn't that. Surely the guys last night just sat there and thought "Shut up Nick, SHUT THE F*** UP!" I don't think their hearts were skipping a patriotic beat faster while they thought "That is a man I would follow to the pits of Hell".

slumped

Some of Faldo's answers to straight forward questions have been Cantona-esque

"Q. Have you identified any player who will play all five sessions?
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: Who will play all five? Yeah, I have a few. I have to put it on my sandwich list so you can read it sometime (laughter).
If you see five cheeses next to it, then he's going to be -- he could be in, so four tunas means four matches and chicken is three matches, okay, lettuce is two.
Let us begin. (No laughter).

Q. For a guy who is renowned as being mentally strong, your behavior in the last two press conferences seems to have been slightly erratic (laughter).
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: Laughter, from the cheap seats. "

and from first joint conference

"Q. Just wanted to know your thoughts on Captain's Assistants, you seemed to have a change of heart and you've added some more people this week?
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: I've got a couple of ideas up my sleeve, yeah, which will be revealed.

Q. And do you plan to play every one of the players before the singles?
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: I'm going to play them all the first day, yeah, I'm going to get 12 out against his eight. I thought that would be good tactics (shaking head).
There will be goals we wants want and whether we can achieve them, yeah, my No. 1 goal will be that I'll be scratching my head -- well, I won't have to scratch my head maybe Thursday afternoon when I put the team; I have 12 guys playing so well. We shall see. We shall see where we get to in the next three days' practice.

Q. By saying, therefore, that you will have something sorted out on that count, do you now expect, therefore, that it's not possible to captain aside to the proper extent of The Ryder Cup with just two of you?
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: No, I'm not saying that. Tony Jacklin did all right. How many did Tony have?

Q. Two people.
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: Did he.

Q. Fewer people at the matches; it's easier.
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: I have a game plan. I know how I can hop around. I know how I can get my information. I'm more than happy with what I've got and the way I'm doing it and what I've got up my sleeve.

Q. Can I just go back on the previous answer about, is it your intention or your hope to play all 12 on the first day?
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: Do you want it in stone?

Q. What is your hope?
CAPTAIN NICK FALDO: What is my hope? I think if things were going very well, I'd have all 12 out day one. "

DIEGO WORST

Myksyk wrote: »

It was like a script from "The Office". The man should only speak when spoken to.

that's the exact euphemism I was looking for.
He has always been awkward and ungainly when it came to expressing himself.
That was without doubt the most painful speech I have ever wistnessed. And like a previous poster, I too have attended manys an Irish wedding.

I can't believe I stayed up all night shouting for him at Augusta 1989. I took an immediate dislike to him there after - prob due to something he said or did at a subsequent Irish Open. I admired his "heart of my bottom" remark after his Open win.

He's just never lost his me me me me me attitude. We don't love you Nick, you're not funny, and you talk some loada sh!te.

As a side note. I think all this talk about Faldo always being well prepared is inaccurate. The feeling I have is that he's taking this Ryder Cup far too lightly. Ill-prepared speech and media gaffs aside, I don't have much confidence in the man.

fullstop

Quote from the Sky Sports live commentary just now...

0022: No birdie either from Holmes. Faldo now making japes into camera. More ammo for those who think he's a twerp.