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Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread II

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    #9542
    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭wicklowwonder


    Podge_irl wrote: »
    I dislike autobiographies coming out while the person in question is still playing. If he has truly signed on for a new season then I'd be wary of this. He can't exactly have a tell all book under those circumstances.

    He can add an extra two chapters at the end of 2014. One for his 4th Heineken Cup and one for his only victory over the All Blacks!


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    #9543
    Teferi
    Registered Users Posts: 6,320 ✭✭✭Teferi


    If he has signed for one more yet it will be pushed back. I wouldn't be worried.


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    #9544
    Tox56
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    November. All signs pointing towards a big sendoff against the ABs imo. Relwase the book to take advantage of the Boddemonium

    Planning his final game for a match he will almost certainly lose? Don't want to be too negative, but as pumped up as he would be (and it would be great to see, he's determined enough at the best of times) if the other 14 players aren't up to it that won't count for much against the ABs


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    #9545
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Tox56 wrote: »
    Planning his final game for a match he will almost certainly lose? Don't want to be too negative, but as pumped up as he would be (and it would be great to see, he's determined enough at the best of times) if the other 14 players aren't up to it that won't count for much against the ABs

    I would like to think he'd approach things a little less cowardly than that!

    I'm hoping for it. There is still an unannounced testimonial even for him to come in Dublin according to the site.


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    #9546
    Tox56
    Registered Users Posts: 11,636 ✭✭✭✭Tox56


    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I would like to think he'd approach things a little less cowardly than that!

    I'm hoping for it. There is still an unannounced testimonial even for him to come in Dublin according to the site.

    :D Fair enough but it wouldn't really be fitting to see him go out on a loss, and unfortunately that's more a probability than a possibility against New Zealand. High risk, although potentially high reward I suppose, stuff of legends to do that in his last game. As I say it would be great to see him like a man possessed one last time


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    #9547
    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭wicklowwonder


    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I would like to think he'd approach things a little less cowardly than that!

    I'm hoping for it. There is still an unannounced testimonial even for him to come in Dublin according to the site.

    He said on Newstalk after his London testimonial that the Dublin one would be November.


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    #9548
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Tox56 wrote: »
    :D Fair enough but it wouldn't really be fitting to see him go out on a loss, and unfortunately that's more a probability than a possibility against New Zealand. High risk, although potentially high reward I suppose, stuff of legends to do that in his last game. As I say it would be great to see him like a man possessed one last time

    Yeah but can you imagine the event? And the buildup?

    It'd be amazing. I'll be there anyway.


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    #9549
    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    phog wrote: »
    Saw this on twitter, BOD's autobiography http://www.penguincatalogue.co.uk/hi/general/title.html?titleId=18739&catalogueId=253&imprintId=1123

    Edited to add, the tweeter mentioned that Brian had mentioned he wouldn't have his book out til after his retirement.

    Could he have found a bigger coat for the cover photo???


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    #9550
    LorMal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭LorMal


    After the unmentionable, I really do not want Joe to take the Ireland job. Some of the vitriol from our southern brethren was incredible. Leave them to it. Leinster now way more important to me than the national team.


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    #9551
    Swiwi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,631 ✭✭✭Swiwi


    wicklowwonder wrote: »
    He can add an extra two chapters at the end of 2014. One for his 4th Heineken Cup and one for his only victory over the All Blacks!

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9kJwgflUuDMjO3l5zJ4jZQGBcN0tGCA_TZswni57m-zRrEIgQ

    But I like your optimism!


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    #9552
    tolosenc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Swiwi wrote: »
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9kJwgflUuDMjO3l5zJ4jZQGBcN0tGCA_TZswni57m-zRrEIgQ

    But I like your optimism!

    I remember posting similar sentiments re the ABs at the World Cup.

    Maybe the IRB will tell the ref to hand us the match at all costs too?


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    #9553
    Swiwi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,631 ✭✭✭Swiwi


    tolosenc wrote: »
    I remember posting similar sentiments re the ABs at the World Cup.

    Maybe the IRB will tell the ref to hand us the match at all costs too?

    Ah come on, I was just havin' a bit of fun!


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    #9554
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Swiwi wrote: »
    Ah come on, I was just havin' a bit of fun!

    The truth hurts, don't it? :D


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    #9555
    finatron
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭finatron


    LorMal wrote: »
    After the unmentionable, I really do not want Joe to take the Ireland job. Some of the vitriol from our southern brethren was incredible. Leave them to it. Leinster now way more important to me than the national team.

    The vitriol is going both ways . Ireland will surely miss your support for your sofa


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    #9556
    tolosenc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Swiwi wrote: »
    Ah come on, I was just havin' a bit of fun!

    Ditto :P


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    #9557
    Swiwi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,631 ✭✭✭Swiwi


    .ak wrote: »
    The truth hurts, don't it? :D

    The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable. - Former US President James A. Garfield


    I prefer a bubble of happy delusion, .ak :pac:


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    #9558
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 24,032 ✭✭✭✭phog


    LorMal wrote: »
    After the unmentionable, I really do not want Joe to take the Ireland job. Some of the vitriol from our southern brethren was incredible. Leave them to it. Leinster now way more important to me than the national team.

    I'm not sure if you're linking the "vitriol" from the south as to why you don't want Joe to take the job or if you're making a few seperate statements and I'm getting confused. However, if you are then it seems small mindedness to me that you want the best coach in the country to refuse to coach a national team, a job he seems keen to want based on a handful of outbusts in social media.

    As for the vitriol from the south comment I think most supporters know it was clearly a two way street and certainly not confined to Munster fans.

    No matter who gets the Irish job then surely there's going to be a breath of fresh air about the team and thier first few games, I hope it's going a great time for Irish fans.


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    #9559
    ssaye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭ssaye


    So Herald saying last night


    Les Kiss and Alex King frontrunners for Joe's job.


    Dawson almost has someone lined up just in case.


    King is an exciting backs coach and Joe would back him so I would take it but Northampton would have to agree as he is due there from Clermont I read.


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    #9560
    totallegend
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    Les Kiss? Really?


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    #9561
    ssaye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭ssaye


    totallegend wrote: »
    Les Kiss? Really?


    Honestly and it was by Berry who gets the info as Herald are a sponsor.

    I know, I know


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    #9562
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    ssaye wrote: »
    So Herald saying last night


    Les Kiss and Alex King frontrunners for Joe's job.


    Dawson almost has someone lined up just in case.


    King is an exciting backs coach and Joe would back him so I would take it but Northampton would have to agree as he is due there from Clermont I read.

    I nearly vomited when I read that.


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    #9563
    Quint2010
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭Quint2010


    No way Kiss will get the job. He been around Kidney far too long. Expect another Schmidt style appointment. Is Wayne Smith available?


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    #9564
    ambid
    Registered Users Posts: 1,591 ✭✭✭ambid


    I'd be happy with Les Kiss for Leinster. Apparently he is very highly regarded by the international players, he knows most of the players, and he's highly ambitious to be a head coach. I think he deserves a shot at the big job.


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    #9565
    ssaye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭ssaye


    Quint2010 wrote: »
    No way Kiss will get the job. He been around Kidney far too long. Expect another Schmidt style appointment. Is Wayne Smith available?


    Only wants International position if moving NH. Said he wont be tempted otherwise at this stage. Who knows.


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    #9566
    Mohammed Shapely Stationery
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ Mohammed Shapely Stationery


    I'd be okay with Les Kiss taking the reigns.

    Could well be a massive shake up between the coaching staff at Ireland / Leinster this season.

    Don't want a like-for-like swap at all though!


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    #9567
    jamiedav2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,906 ✭✭✭jamiedav2011


    ssaye wrote: »
    So Herald saying last night


    Les Kiss and Alex King frontrunners for Joe's job.


    Dawson almost has someone lined up just in case.


    King is an exciting backs coach and Joe would back him so I would take it but Northampton would have to agree as he is due there from Clermont I read.

    Yeah King is heading to Northampton alright, but wonder would a shot as a head coach tempt him?

    Kiss can fcuk off as far as I'm concerned, wouldn't have him near the team.

    Wayne Smith or McKenzie would be great too.

    I'd like to see Gibbes get a shot also.


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    #9568
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    I'd love King, but can't happen now, can it?


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    #9569
    ssaye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭ssaye


    .ak wrote: »
    I'd love King, but can't happen now, can it?

    There are precedents apparently in last nights paper

    "t would take a degree of charity from the Saints to release him. It has been done before – Declan Kidney was released by Newport-Gwent Dragons to move to Leinster. It looks like Schmidt is about to do it shortly."


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    #9570
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    ssaye wrote: »
    There are precedents apparently in last nights paper

    "t would take a degree of charity from the Saints to release him. It has been done before – Declan Kidney was released by Newport-Gwent Dragons to move to Leinster. It looks like Schmidt is about to do it shortly."

    Ah, can't see it happening then. The Dragons case was a special one, Kidney just didn't want to be there and would've been counterproductive. I imagine King would be a lot more professional than that and honor the contract regardless if he wanted the Leinster job more.


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    #9571
    ssaye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭ssaye


    http://www.herald.ie/sport/rugby/leinster-ready-if-joe-goes-29200227.html

    Link here

    "We start training by the first of July, so we would have to have a coach in place for that if Joe does not continue in his role here," said Dawson. "Joe is in situ at least to the end of this season. He has a contract to the end of 2013/2014. But, we are acutely aware of what is going on at the moment."


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