Ulster Team Talk Thread III: Les Miserables SEE MOD WARNING POST #1924 + #2755

bilston · 25-05-2018 11:02PM

Burkie1203 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/patmccarry/status/1000135241888161792?s=19

Interesting. I'd love to have him back...but in saying that how do we know he will be a good coach?

If he came back as a player coach that would be interesting too. But he has a year (maybe 2 in fact) left on his current deal. If that did happen it would have to be on the understanding that Cooney is our first choice 9.

FACECUTTR · 25-05-2018 11:14PM

bilston wrote: »

Interesting. I'd love to have him back...but in saying that how do we know he will be a good coach?

If he came back as a player coach that would be interesting too. But he has a year (maybe 2 in fact) left on his current deal. If that did happen it would have to be on the understanding that Cooney is our first choice 9.

Great news for Ulster. He bleeds Ulster and will definitely add something to the coaching staff.
Says a lot about the guy willing to go back after the shambles of his exit.

irishbucsfan · 25-05-2018 11:20PM

bilston wrote: »

Interesting. I'd love to have him back...but in saying that how do we know he will be a good coach?

If he came back as a player coach that would be interesting too. But he has a year (maybe 2 in fact) left on his current deal. If that did happen it would have to be on the understanding that Cooney is our first choice 9.

Surely the only way he could come back is if he "retires"

bilston · 25-05-2018 11:30PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

bilston wrote: »

Interesting. I'd love to have him back...but in saying that how do we know he will be a good coach?

If he came back as a player coach that would be interesting too. But he has a year (maybe 2 in fact) left on his current deal. If that did happen it would have to be on the understanding that Cooney is our first choice 9.

Surely the only way he could come back is if he "retires"

You'd think so.

Scythica · 26-05-2018 08:18AM

I mentioned that a few pages back and got shut down

launish116 · 26-05-2018 08:51AM

If he does come back as a coach and works with Cooney, improves his game management etc. I’d have him to overtake Murray in time to come.

case885 · 26-05-2018 09:03AM

launish116 wrote:

If he does come back as a coach and works with Cooney, improves his game management etc. Iâ€™d have him to overtake Murray in time to come.

In time being after the 2023 world cup?

awec · 26-05-2018 09:07AM

launish116 wrote: »

Ulster have lost their Physio Gareth Robinson after 18 seasons with the club!

Him and Johnny Davis summoned to Dublin and given the boot I believe.

More announcements to come, hopefully the one that everyone is waiting for.

launish116 · 26-05-2018 09:29AM

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In time being after the 2023 world cup?[/quote]

If there had been 2 seasons until the incoming RWC. People forget how tough it must be behind an Ulster!

As for Pienarr says a lot for the man if he would for go a RWC to return to Ulster and for his family! Man just perfect example of class.

bilston · 26-05-2018 09:51AM

launish116 wrote: »

If he does come back as a coach and works with Cooney, improves his game management etc. I’d have him to overtake Murray in time to come.

That's a big big shout!

Murray is the most effective scrum half on the planet IMO.

Former Former · 26-05-2018 09:54AM

Cooney is only a year younger than Murray. He is never going to be half the player that Murray is.

Clegg · 26-05-2018 09:59AM

Conor Murray is the best scrum half in the world. John Cooney is only one year younger and has only just completed his first season as undisputed first choice 9 for a province.

Cooney's good but Murray is an all time great in Irish rugby.

Peregrine · 26-05-2018 10:11AM

Cooney can usurp Marmion in the pecking order, definitely. Murray is still one of the best players we've ever produced.

Squidgy Black · 26-05-2018 10:29AM

I think people forget how old Cooney actually is, he's not a young post-academy prospect, he's 28. He's a fine player and will hopefully improve over the next season or two, but Murray is the best scrumhalf in the world, and they're the same age. He won't even get close to that level.

launish116 · 26-05-2018 10:49AM

We’ll wait and see! Big shout I know! Just think Cooney is a lot better than he’s given credit and is gonna keep improvIng, throw in guidance from Piernarr and he would be a different player too Murray. Have a few years to stand corrected, someone can quote me when he retires lol.

Podge_irl · 26-05-2018 04:11PM

Scythica wrote: »

I mentioned that a few pages back and got shut down

There is no way he is coming back as a player/coach which was the original rumour. He will need to retire to come back to Ulster and there is no way he is ever taking the pitch.

launish116 · 26-05-2018 04:54PM

Podge_irl wrote: »

Scythica wrote: »

I mentioned that a few pages back and got shut down

There is no way he is coming back as a player/coach which was the original rumour. He will need to retire to come back to Ulster and there is no way he is ever taking the pitch.

Maybe there was truth in the previous rumour! Since it was blocked by the IRFU, he’s decided to return and just coach as that would be allowed?

Podge_irl · 26-05-2018 04:58PM

launish116 wrote: »

Maybe there was truth in the previous rumour! Since it was blocked by the IRFU, he’s decided to return and just coach as that would be allowed?

He is under contract with Montpelier! There is no way he was ever coming back to play.

launish116 · 26-05-2018 05:45PM

Keep in mind this rumour started in S’Africa not some fanatic on UAfC. Seems very random!

Under contract yes, but if he decided to call it a day and retire? how would that work?

Podge_irl · 26-05-2018 05:51PM

launish116 wrote: »

Keep in mind this rumour started in S’Africa not some fanatic on UAfC. Seems very random!

Under contract yes, but if he decided to call it a day and retire? how would that work?

He would be unable to play for Ulster having retired. Montpelier would retain his playing license.

Squidgy Black · 26-05-2018 05:54PM

Podge_irl wrote: »

He would be unable to play for Ulster having retired. Montpelier would retain his playing license.

He can come back as a coach though no problem if he retires.

launish116 · 26-05-2018 06:00PM

If he did and that’s a big if! what do we think he would be coaching? More back room staff to get the boot?

Scythica · 26-05-2018 07:02PM

launish116 wrote: »

If he did and that’s a big if! what do we think he would be coaching? More back room staff to get the boot?

Back and skills coach I'd assume?

So Peel and... a potato?

b.gud · 28-05-2018 08:20AM

Gibbes confirmed as Waikato coach

sydthebeat · 28-05-2018 08:25AM

b.gud wrote: »

Gibbes confirmed as Waikato coach

Just realised gibbs is younger than me!!!

Feck I'm getting old

Buer · 28-05-2018 08:26AM

sydthebeat wrote: »

Just realised gibbs is younger than me!!!

Feck I'm old

Fixed.

Clegg · 28-05-2018 09:09AM

Payne has officially retired and taken up a coaching role at Ulster. Fantastic player for province and country.

He's going to Oz as part of Ireland's coaching team. Hopefully he'll learn a bit from Schmidt and co that he can use at Ulster.

thomond2006 · 28-05-2018 09:21AM

That's a pity. A brilliant player to watch.

launish116 · 28-05-2018 09:27AM

Another blow! But what an intelligent player! Hope he can transfer that to the squad

28-05-2018 09:28AM

Left Irish rugby in a better place than he found it. I remember when Joe selected him at centre it turned a lot of heads but I think it was a trust returned in spades by a top class player. I hope he suffers no longer term effects and has a great career after rugby.

Ulster Team Talk Thread III: Les Miserables SEE MOD WARNING POST #1924 + #2755

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