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Puja wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:45 am Phenomenal news today - Clive Woodward has "opted to stand down" from being a pundit for ITV, so we will not be graced with him and his incredible ability to link any conversation topic back around to what he did when he won the World Cup (did you know he won the World Cup?) this coming 6N.

Puja

Being replaced my Biggar, allegedly. It will be good for people to see his off field personality, given everyone who’s met him in person says he’s a good bloke.

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:58 pm

Puja wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:45 am Phenomenal news today - Clive Woodward has "opted to stand down" from being a pundit for ITV, so we will not be graced with him and his incredible ability to link any conversation topic back around to what he did when he won the World Cup (did you know he won the World Cup?) this coming 6N.

Puja

Being replaced my Biggar, allegedly. It will be good for people to see his off field personality, given everyone who’s met him in person says he’s a good bloke.

I always thought him highly underrated as a player - suspect he will be the same as a pundit. ITV trading up.

Puja

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:58 pm

Puja wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:45 am Phenomenal news today - Clive Woodward has "opted to stand down" from being a pundit for ITV, so we will not be graced with him and his incredible ability to link any conversation topic back around to what he did when he won the World Cup (did you know he won the World Cup?) this coming 6N.

Puja

Being replaced my Biggar, allegedly. It will be good for people to see his off field personality, given everyone who’s met him in person says he’s a good bloke.

I've heard from someone who was in charge of the COVID Testing at the clubs that Bigger was a pleasure to deal with, top bloke apparently.

Coventry's very own George Smith (and Harry Mallinder) also joining the NFL pathway.

Mallinder as a kicker/punter

LRZ listed as RB/WR:

https://x.com/nfl/status/17480280646873 ... MV3j-SK8yQ

Margin_Walker wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:03 pm Coventry's very own George Smith (and Harry Mallinder) also joining the NFL pathway.

Mallinder as a kicker/punter

I was kind of holding out hope Mallinder had been quietly working on his deficiencies and turned in to a Jordie Barret-esque 12 who would be reappearing in England soon.

Can't blame George Smith for having a pop. He's a big lad but what he's earning at Coventry will be pocket change to what he could earn in the NFL.

FKAS wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:04 pm Can't blame George Smith for having a pop. He's a big lad but what he's earning at Coventry will be pocket change to what he could earn in the NFL.

Yep. Just making a practice squad will be a huge pay rise. Good on him

Mikey Brown wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:11 pm

Margin_Walker wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:03 pm Coventry's very own George Smith (and Harry Mallinder) also joining the NFL pathway.

Mallinder as a kicker/punter

I was kind of holding out hope Mallinder had been quietly working on his deficiencies and turned in to a Jordie Barret-esque 12 who would be reappearing in England soon.

At least he's trying a vocation that is unlikely to involve him having to tackle anyone. Smart kid

Margin_Walker wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:03 pm Coventry's very own George Smith (and Harry Mallinder) also joining the NFL pathway.

Mallinder as a kicker/punter

Crying shame that nothing could ever be made of Mallinder. So much potential.

Puja

Very sensible appointment. Codling was struggling and Dimes might just get a bit more out of the squad.

fivepointer wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:03 am Very sensible appointment. Codling was struggling and Dimes might just get a bit more out of the squad.

I trust he has resigned his RFU consulting role.

fivepointer wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:03 am Very sensible appointment. Codling was struggling and Dimes might just get a bit more out of the squad.

Agreed. Diamond's expert at getting results on very few resources. Very glad they've not thrown Codling over entirely - the results are hardly his fault and this way he will be learning a hell of a lot from Dimes.


In other nuggety old forward coaches news, Richard Cockerill is the new coach of Georgia. Not sure if that's good for them or not - he's certainly experienced and will do great things with the forward beef available to him there, but will he be able to take them on to the next level?

Puja

Codling stepping away from day to day coaching isn't a good sign. Sounds like he's being benched. I'd have preferred to see him keep going in his role but with Dimes offering a helping hand and being there to generate his normal "us against the world" mentality in the squad.

https://x.com/willgkelleher/status/1748 ... MV3j-SK8yQ

Codling gone once the lawyers take their %.
Dimes staying until ‘26 and and not leaving his role at the RFU…

Ouch, I bet Codling wishes he's stayed in France and not bothered with the hastle of being the top guy.

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:35 pm https://x.com/willgkelleher/status/1748 ... MV3j-SK8yQ


Dimes staying until ‘26 and and not leaving his role at the RFU…

massive conflict of interest

I'd have good money Falcons 'de-professionalise' in less than a year.

Banquo wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:48 pm

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:35 pm https://x.com/willgkelleher/status/1748 ... MV3j-SK8yQ


Dimes staying until ‘26 and and not leaving his role at the RFU…

massive conflict of interest

I'd have good money Falcons 'de-professionalise' in less than a year.

RFU’s first franchise?

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:01 pm

Banquo wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:48 pm

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:35 pm https://x.com/willgkelleher/status/1748 ... MV3j-SK8yQ


Dimes staying until ‘26 and and not leaving his role at the RFU…

massive conflict of interest

I'd have good money Falcons 'de-professionalise' in less than a year.

RFU’s first franchise?

alongside darlington

Bloody good to have Dines back.

M Smith in talks with a move to Leicester

p/d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:35 pm M Smith in talks with a move to Leicester

And on the seventh day, p/d brought unto us peace.

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:40 pm

p/d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:35 pm M Smith in talks with a move to Leicester

And on the seventh day, p/d brought unto us peace.

One more post about it and I would be driven to pleading with the Iceman to rethink his future!!!

p/d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:35 pm M Smith in talks with a move to Leicester

I'm not sure he wants to drive himself to depression with our attack (or lack of it).