"Scotland The Bathe" skirled out from the pipes after this push -pull match dribbled to a conclusion. Scotland won 18-16 in a contest that was there for Italy to win. Very slack play by Italy allowed far too many penalties to be administered by 'Charlie Kaplan' (who wasn't too bad actually - he must be losing his touch...). I'm getting really fed up with the 'pro-speak' of managers/ coaches/ trainers/ nobodies etc who talk meaninglessly about the pressure of this and that, the spirit of Wee Willie McWinkie in training...body on the line blah blah blah! The curmudgeonly Frank Hadden was caught out with a smile on his face when Bortolussi pinged the ball wide of the posts toward the end of the bathing session...but we didn't notice that Frank, okay? You can get back to being miserable, viz. - he's arranged for his squad to have a sandpaper massage this morning, before a meal of raw haggis - followed by a drop of telly, a tart an a cuppa while watching France and South Africa win.
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Is someone going to tell the truth...Scotland didn't deserve that win.
It's just unfortunate that Tim Henman was kicking...or should that be Bortolussi?! I couldn't really tell, but the talent's the same!!!! ooohhhh!!!
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 30 September 2007 at 12:41
the truth is it was anybodys game to win and italy didnt! and a win is a win! whether by two points or not so well done scotland for hanging on in there oh and chris patterson for his amazing kicking!
Posted by: annie | 30 September 2007 at 13:17
Straight through Troncon's heart!
He was seeing it all...Italy through to the semis, it was there within reach...and then it was gone!
A win may be a win, but the Azzurris can leave the game with their heads held high, because they deserve(d) it.
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 30 September 2007 at 14:40
maybe in your eyes!
Posted by: annie | 30 September 2007 at 16:08
Well if we're going to be like that then...
There's no pride in winning badly!!!!
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 30 September 2007 at 16:44
oh you are a bad loser whats with all the insults at least give a little credit when its due!
Posted by: annie | 30 September 2007 at 17:49
From neutral eyes....
Allez les bleus!!! (francais)
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 30 September 2007 at 17:53
What credit's due?
Scotland won on penalties, they didn't do anything!!!
There's no bad feeling here, just fact!
I'm a french supporter!!! It's all neutral eyes!!!
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 30 September 2007 at 17:59
i know youre a french supporter and i wish them good luck next weekend
Posted by: annie | 30 September 2007 at 18:58
I wish Scotland good luck next weekend also.
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 30 September 2007 at 19:04
you should change your name to Emilie - France now
Posted by: annie | 30 September 2007 at 19:28
I totally agree with emilie, italy were the better team and unfortunately they didnt go through. Scotland had the upper hand well leg when it came down to the kicking!!! Annie no point writing "Annie scotland", as they will most probably be out next week!!! :)
Posted by: Charlene | 30 September 2007 at 21:11
Hi Charlene - I think Itlay threw away a game which they had control over...just that continuous Scottish pressure made life very difficult when it came down to the vital decision making. Either you take a game that's tight or you don't. Italy didn't.
Posted by: Martin | 30 September 2007 at 21:49
Oh - and another thing - let people support who they want to - I was well up for the effort of USA this evening. Everyone expected them to get wiped out by South Africa but they gave of their best, which is a feeling I don't always get when I watch England play for example! It is a game and we all want our countries to win. We must also be objective and see better for what it is - better than the other team on the day...
Posted by: Martin | 30 September 2007 at 21:52
How about:-
Emilie-Ecosse
Annie-Azzuri
for a truce!
Posted by: Tony-Tonga | 30 September 2007 at 22:10
thanks for your sensible comments martin, and thanks to charlene( is she a friend of emilie's.) for her kind words! Even if they are out next week, theyve still managed a quarter final! but stranger things have happened! who knows its another game!
Posted by: annie | 01 October 2007 at 12:07
I wouldn't be friends with a Charlene....
You will only find me frequenting Luigi's and Marco's, apparently! :p
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 01 October 2007 at 12:27
No offence Charlene, whoever you are!
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 01 October 2007 at 12:28
sounds like a neighbours character, maybe Charlene is from that part of the world
Posted by: annie | 01 October 2007 at 12:59
You.....mean.....it..could be...her? ...after all this time...sob..?
Posted by: Jason Donavaname | 01 October 2007 at 13:20
okay jason!!!!! I know its shocking news if not a little spooky
Posted by: annie | 01 October 2007 at 13:54
I say we cast our rugby differences aside and strive to find out who Charlene really is... after all there's no rugby on this week!
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 01 October 2007 at 17:14
good idea we have to find a way of getting charlene back on line
Posted by: annie | 01 October 2007 at 17:54
Charrrrleeeeeeeene...
(I was going for the Neighbours sound but I'm afraid it may be a bit Eastenders, like)
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 02 October 2007 at 11:34
What you mean Charrrleeeeeene.... Get out me pub!
Posted by: annie | 02 October 2007 at 14:20