Talk about the men in white, and everything Ulster!!
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thecrouch
Chancellor to the King
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by thecrouch Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:20 am
http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/36867.php#.Vrm9BfmLT1t
"Ireland's talismanic leader Paul O'Connell has announced his retirement from rugby and has issued the following statement.
It is with deep regret that I have decided to retire from professional rugby following medical advice. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all at Rugby Club Toulonnais for their understanding and support over the past few months."
Sad news for the him, thought he'd do really well over in France. Some man for one man!
NUCIFORA IS A BELLEND
Cornerfleg
Rí na Cúige Uladh
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by Cornerfleg Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:45 am
Nothing but respect and admiration for the guy. A true legend.
Always ask yourself, "What would Big Rodney do"... And every time the answer is... "Eat It"
Cap'n Grumpy
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by Cap'n Grumpy Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:58 am
Cornerfleg wrote: Nothing but respect and admiration for the guy. A true legend.
Indeed Fleg - indeed.
No one is perfect, but he was well up there. perhaps the only improvement there could have been in Paulie were if he were an Ulsterman
I'm not arguing -
SparkyClarky
Warrior
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by SparkyClarky Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:47 pm
Sadly like so many before him it has been a decision forced upon him. Great role model for all who will follow.
Thx for the memories Paulie
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Dave
Rí na Cúige Uladh
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by Dave Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:02 pm
New forwards coach anyone?
I have my own tv channel, what have you got?
Dan Dare
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by Dan Dare Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:12 pm
Just a man who played the game properly, shame that he did not get his last few years in the sun ! Always admired him and he will be a huge miss to the game, hopefully he stays in it in some capacity, great thinker and reader of the game.
shamalicious
Lord Chancellor
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by shamalicious Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:27 pm
Giant of a man, literally and figuratively speaking. Favourite Irish player not from Ulster.
Nevin Spence 26 April 1990 – 15 September 2012 gone but never forgotten
BaggyTrousers
Rí na Cúige Uladh
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by BaggyTrousers Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:00 pm
Just manic fecking aggression,that was Paulie's call to arms. I hated when he left Munster, looks like fate decreed it was a bad move.
NEVER MOVE ON. Years on, I cannot ever watch Ireland with anything but indifference, I continue to wish for the imminent death of Donal Spring, the FIRFUC's executioner of Wee Paddy & Wee Stu, and I hate the FIRFUCs with undiminished passion.
Wee Woman
Lord Chancellor
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by Wee Woman Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:27 pm
A real leader of men and a beast on the pitch, I was always happy to have him playing with us than against us.
ding dong2u
Red Hand Ambassador
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by ding dong2u Tue Feb 09, 2016 5:04 pm
A true great of the game for both the Turnips Ireland and the Lions
Stand Up for the Ulster Men RIP Nevin Spence 1990 - 2012
GLENN CORNICK
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by GLENN CORNICK Tue Feb 09, 2016 5:37 pm
ding dong2u wrote: A true great of the game for both the Turnips Ireland and the Lions
Both?
Three for a perfect pair eh dingdong?
Beware PC Filth of the Thought Police.
Snipe Watson
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by Snipe Watson Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:10 pm
Cornerfleg wrote: Nothing but respect and admiration for the guy. A true legend.
I'll vote for that.
DavyG
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by DavyG Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:11 pm
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Ahhh that ball is hot!!!!
Paul O'Connell
- 14 Seasons,
- 108 Caps
- 8 tries,
- 3 Six Nations titles
"We are on a Journey.......Don't Stop Believin"....
HairyJ
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by HairyJ Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:20 pm
What a man.
UpAtSix
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by UpAtSix Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:14 pm
"Hero" and "legend" are words too often used, but he is worthy of both. The plaudits he gets from players and coaches speaks volumes about his character. I hope he has a bit of time off but stays in the game in some capacity!
