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

launish116 · 31-05-2018 01:47PM

Burkie1203 wrote: »

launish116 wrote: »

Carbery confirmed for Munster.
Best out of Ireland tour. Think this could be a blessing and let him have a summer to re-coup.

Ulster will probably sign Bleyendaal now

Rumour is he is set to retire.

stl.ire · 31-05-2018 03:52PM

Interesting to read Schmidt’s comments on Ulster’s situation.

“The guys up in Ulster and David Nucifora will put their heads together and see whether there will be any domino effect or whether somebody will come in from outside and help Johnny McPhillips, who had a really strong end to the year”

I suppose it makes Keatley more likely but the mere fact any new 10 is being discussed with McPhillips’ development as a priority shows us where the IRFU’s thinking on Ulsters 10 situation re incoming players and that McPhillips has rightly caught Schmidts eye.

bilston · 31-05-2018 06:32PM

I wonder if Joe has had a word with McPhillips. I hope he is our first choice 10 next season. I also hope fans are patient with him because its inevitable that he will have the odd poor game.

Between #sausages# and some posters on uafc it appears Ulster have secured someone (whether a coach or a player) good.

Paul Smeenus · 31-05-2018 06:34PM

Soper is the name I've heard.

Scythica · 31-05-2018 06:37PM

ROG?

jacothelad · 31-05-2018 06:40PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I reckon ye lads are about to announce the signing of Keatley on a two year deal.

ARRANGE THIS IN TO A WELL KNOWN PHRASE OR SAYING....FOFF:D:D

Actually, I don't agree with the majority of the animus aimed at him. He is a pretty good guy.

launish116 · 31-05-2018 06:45PM

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Soper is the name I've heard.

As in Bannbridge coach?

It’s hard to follow on UAFC. Get the impression an assistant coach is on the way. Then one reliable source stating one of two wanted signings has been secured! They seemed pleased with what they heard. Sausages did earlier.

I really could see lealiifano returning.

jacothelad · 31-05-2018 06:45PM

$ausage$ wrote: »

#$ausage$Out now?!?!

You can't do that. The IRFU will revoke your wossname.....

awec · 31-05-2018 07:17PM

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Soper is the name I've heard.

Not much of a “capture” to sign an AIL coach, albeit a highly regarded one.

launish116 · 31-05-2018 07:20PM

awec wrote: »

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Soper is the name I've heard.

Not much of a “capture” to sign an AIL coach, albeit a highly regarded one.

That's what I thought. My money is on Leali'Ifano to sign longterm and cover 10/12 with our new assistant coach a retired outhalf to guide/mentor our young guys as well as skills. Name that pops to mind is Dan Parks and would of worked with McFarland. that's a lot of assuming, but researching connections as we speak.

irishbucsfan · 31-05-2018 07:22PM

launish116 wrote: »

That's what I thought. My money is on Leali'Ifano to sign longterm and cover 10/12 with our new assistant coach a retired outhalf to guide/mentor our young guys as well as skills. Name that pops to mind is Dan Parks and would of worked with McFarland. that's a lot of assuming, but researching connections as we speak.

launish116 · 31-05-2018 07:24PM

I have to much time on my hands... I know.

awec · 31-05-2018 07:41PM

It’s Soper.

launish116 · 31-05-2018 07:46PM

awec wrote: »

It’s Soper.

heard from a reliable source? surely with the **** ups with coaching tickets recently they wouldn't bring in someone without similar level of experience?

awec · 31-05-2018 07:48PM

launish116 wrote: »

heard from a reliable source? surely with the **** ups with coaching tickets recently they wouldn't bring in someone without similar level of experience?

Yes, I went poking for information.

stephen_n · 31-05-2018 07:59PM

launish116 wrote: »

heard from a reliable source? surely with the **** ups with coaching tickets recently they wouldn't bring in someone without similar level of experience?

It’s Ulster rugby!

launish116 · 31-05-2018 08:01PM

awec wrote: »

launish116 wrote: »

heard from a reliable source? surely with the **** ups with coaching tickets recently they wouldn't bring in someone without similar level of experience?

Yes, I went poking for information.

I just can't see? event the way peeps talking on UAFC leads me to think we have an outhalf coming as a coach.

bilston · 31-05-2018 08:04PM

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Soper is the name I've heard.

He is someone I'd like to see involved.

bilston · 31-05-2018 08:06PM

awec wrote: »

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Soper is the name I've heard.

Not much of a “capture” to sign an AIL coach, albeit a highly regarded one.

I'd be happy with him involved, but I think there must be a player signing as well.

We might see Hume and Lowry fastrracked given their connections to Soper at club and schools level.

launish116 · 31-05-2018 08:08PM

bilston wrote: »

I'd be happy with him involved, but I think there must be a player signing as well.

We might see Hume and Lowry fastrracked given their connections to Soper at club and schools level.

When you put it like that, I can see the logic. UAFC also saying the Coach has been sanctioned by McFarland.
The word was 1 coach, 2 players with only 1 player secured so far.

$ausage$ · 31-05-2018 08:10PM

Ulster releasing statement tomorrow......

I can not confirm or deny ðŸ€

launish116 · 31-05-2018 08:11PM

$ausage$ wrote: »

Ulster releasing statement tomorrow......

I can not confirm or deny ðŸ€

Either a 10 or a coach capable of mentoring our 10's?

$ausage$ · 31-05-2018 08:21PM

I have not heard re players.

But yes he can mentor 10s especially if he might know them.

Also I am hearing intim head coach to fill the gap to come too

launish116 · 01-06-2018 08:57AM

Finnegan, O'donnell and Reid joining the Ulster sub-academy next season. 3 players more than good enough to be in France, Reid went on a sabbatical, Finnegan in NZ.

Reid was a promising loosehead who decided to stop playing I think?
O'Donnel is/was are most talented scrum half of last few years. If i'm right he tore up the schools cup.

Are yet to be announced coach has helped to get them back involved I believe?

bilston · 01-06-2018 10:34AM

launish116 wrote: »

Finnegan, O'donnell and Reid joining the Ulster sub-academy next season. 3 players more than good enough to be in France, Reid went on a sabbatical, Finnegan in NZ.
Reid was a promising loosehead who decided to stop playing I think?

O'Donnel is/was are most talented scrum half of last few years. If i'm right he tore up the schools cup.

Are yet to be announced coach has helped to get them back involved I believe?

Reid in particular was a serious talent at school. Getting him to commit to rugby could be a huge boost. Remember there also the U18 captain (John McKee?) who is also a very highly rated LH.

It may take a few years to get there but the building blocks are increasingly being set in place for the future. We just ha e to accept that next season will be a bit of a grind. It potentially all hinges on the fitness of Coetzee.

launish116 · 01-06-2018 10:48AM

This hope Reid/O’donnel Take the sub academy serious and their opportunity to get in the door!

Definitely promise appearing now, if they all stick around and progress Ulster will be ina good place 3-5 years!

Just hard to keep the mob/fans at bay and have realistic expectations! A fit Coetzee could seriously lift the team!

awec · 01-06-2018 10:52AM

The goal for this season coming needs to be a league semi final. The standard of the league is not that high so this is definitely a realistic goal.

Europe is going to be very tough as a fourth seed unless we get lucky in the draw.

Buer · 01-06-2018 10:55AM

awec wrote: »

The goal for this season coming needs to be a league semi final. The standard of the league is not that high so this is definitely a realistic goal.

Europe is going to be very tough as a fourth seed unless we get lucky in the draw.

What are the pools for next season? That surely will have a big impact on Ulster's chances. Regardless of the overall quality of the league, to get to a semi final you really need to be finishing in the top 2. Getting ahead of the Scarlets, Leinster, Glasgow or Munster would be a big leap forward.

awec · 01-06-2018 10:56AM

Buer wrote: »

What are the pools for next season? That surely will have a big impact on Ulster's chances.

The draw for the pools isn't until the 20th.

But Ulster are in the fourth pot, which means there are some horrific draws possible.

prawnsambo · 01-06-2018 10:56AM

Buer wrote: »

What are the pools for next season? That surely will have a big impact on Ulster's chances.

They haven't been drawn yet afaik. Still waiting for the winner of the Top 14 to be decided.

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

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