Judgement Day
By Leipziger
February 10 2009
So this is it – Friday 13th beckons. The game we've been waiting for since September, the biggest game of the season, possibly the biggest game in our club's history, and with all the rumours going around about our respective financial situations and next year's Premiership, I'd suggest this could be the biggest league game in the history of English rugby. Bristol v Newcastle.
February 10 2009
So this is it – Friday 13th beckons. The game we've been waiting for since September, the biggest game of the season, possibly the biggest game in our club's history, and with all the rumours going around about our respective financial situations and next year's Premiership, I'd suggest this could be the biggest league game in the history of English rugby. Bristol v Newcastle.
We go into this game with an important advantage, seven points to be precise, over our relegation rivals, meaning that even with another nine games to go, but the fact is that with us and Bristol (and Leeds) seemingly a long way behind the other nine top sides, neither of us can count on many more victories this season so a win should see us safe.
A defeat on the other hand would leave us between two and four points ahead, a margin Bristol are capable of overhauling in just one matchday. So our vital win over Gloucester last month, on the same day Bristol lost to Saracens, does not make this long-awaited encounter at the Memorial Stadium any less important for us.
A win is imperative, because if we get relegated I can see us not coming back and we don't want to give our hosts any chance of overhauling us later in the season.
Bristol have asked their supporters to make a lot of noise and cheer their team to a win. Therefore, I would ask all Falcons in the crowd to do their part too, I wish I could be in the stands with you but I will instead be trying to retain myself from screaming at the pitch and deafening Kevin and Smithy in the commentary box. Anyone listening shouldn't expect me to add too much technical insight on Friday, but there will be a lot of passion.
Although we are (presumably) still without Jonny Wilkinson, Carl Hayman should be in the team, and Johnno willing Noonie will be available, though don't put it past the Master to leave him on the bench / at home because “we've trained all week with Tulip and May/insert name here in the centre”.
Sorry for that, we really need positive energy. We haven't won at Bristol since December 1997, more than 11 years ago, so we're due a win there, and there'll never be a better time to get one.
80 minutes of agonising, terrifying, gut-wrenching tension. Can't blOOdy wait!!
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Date: 10/02/2009 16:12
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Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: westand (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 16:13
Nice preview Leipy, will be listening in.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Hideo (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 16:15
Bring it on! Very much looking forward to the trip, and the match...feeling quite positive about this one. Nothing to base that on of course, but a dose of positivity never did any harm.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: anneke (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 16:49
passion is good enough Leipy, will be listening, cheering them on
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Leipziger (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 18:40
There's a post I never thought I'd see from Touchy! His predictions usually aren't far wrong though so I'm feeling a lot more optimistic now!
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: TouchLine (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 18:43
We're a better team than Brizzle even with all our problems.
I might change my mind after I've seen the Master's selection of course.
I might change my mind after I've seen the Master's selection of course.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: roberts (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 19:46
Oh..he!!, I'm going to be out and miss then entire game. ARGGHH!! I'll be cheering with positive thoughts.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Dr. B. (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 19:55
I've got my sister and her husband coming over for ale and giggles that evening: if I can't be there in person, I'll be b@ggered if I'm going to listen on the radio and chew my nails to bits. Beer and lots of it and hopefully get a couple of text updates from the members of the SS Choir who don't have such important jobs and can therefore get the time off.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Crouch n' Hold (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 20:30
Will it be on the radio or do I have to sit and shout at the puter?
Started work this week so can't make it back to my good ole home town. Shame really because one way or t'other (hopefully a win for us) I can't see the trip being on for next season.
Started work this week so can't make it back to my good ole home town. Shame really because one way or t'other (hopefully a win for us) I can't see the trip being on for next season.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Wearsider (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 20:37
Looking forward to the trip and hoping to outsing and outshout the Brizzle lot.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: zackary71 (IP Logged)
Date: 10/02/2009 22:19
If we give the same leve of commitment that we did against Gloucester and rise to the occasion with passion, heart and determination cheered on by 200+ travelling support....we'll get what we came for.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Mally (IP Logged)
Date: 11/02/2009 11:45
Shall be listening in... "see" you online on Friday night!
No voice, no spare cash, & no free time left at the weekends... oh yes the rugby season has started!!!!
No voice, no spare cash, & no free time left at the weekends... oh yes the rugby season has started!!!!
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: TracyWilko (IP Logged)
Date: 11/02/2009 13:11
Leipy
I will be tuned in on Friday evening.Looking forward to the banter online with Anneke,Mally and co.
Come on the Falcons
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I will be tuned in on Friday evening.Looking forward to the banter online with Anneke,Mally and co.
Come on the Falcons
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:02:12:13:07:19 by TracyWilko.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: TouchLine (IP Logged)
Date: 11/02/2009 13:17
Quote:Looking forward to the batter online with Anneke,Mally and co.
More recipe exchange?
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: anneke (IP Logged)
Date: 11/02/2009 20:07
no, we will be discussing "real men""
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: WESTON BOY (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 10:38
Come on down lads and lasses, win or loose we'll make you as welcome in Brizzle as you make us feel when we come up north and long may it continue.
No drugs no fake blood just good honest rugby
C'MON BRISS
No drugs no fake blood just good honest rugby
C'MON BRISS
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Rugby Rose (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 12:56
That's nice - thanks matey -
See you all tm
See you all tm
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: TracyWilko (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 13:08
Touchline
Sorry I meant banter
Sorry I meant banter
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Littlelen (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 13:08
Quote:TouchLine
With "batter"?
TL none of the ladies are taking the bait ,
You try to drum up some friendly batter and no one wants a bite !
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: TouchLine (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 13:13
It probably went over their heads!
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: anneke (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 15:12
"over their heads" how should we interpred that?
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: TouchLine (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 15:29
I wasn't sure that's why I'm taking cover!
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Crouch n' Hold (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 17:02
It's always nice to have a banter over batter.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: TouchLine (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 18:02
Far better than battering over banter
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: roberts (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 18:18
i'll miss the banter, but hope for no battering, unless it is the Falcons dishing it out.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Bristol Bald Eagle (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2009 21:20
We hope you have a safe journey down and will make you welcome, as always.
Two seasons ago, when we got all the luck going, we beat you by getting given a last minute penalty try as we tried to get over in the corner. That was robbery, because it was a PT the conversion was easy for us to win by 2 points, had we gone over in the corner I doubt it would have been converted!
Walking back up to our Wellington pub after the game a car load of cops screeched up to a house, sirens blazing, they piled out into the house.
One of our group said a Falcons fan had probably just reported a robbery and they went to the wrong place, a great moment from happier times for both our clubs.
Two seasons ago, when we got all the luck going, we beat you by getting given a last minute penalty try as we tried to get over in the corner. That was robbery, because it was a PT the conversion was easy for us to win by 2 points, had we gone over in the corner I doubt it would have been converted!
Walking back up to our Wellington pub after the game a car load of cops screeched up to a house, sirens blazing, they piled out into the house.
One of our group said a Falcons fan had probably just reported a robbery and they went to the wrong place, a great moment from happier times for both our clubs.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Littlelen (IP Logged)
Date: 13/02/2009 08:12
I'll be in the transit lounge Baku airport Azerbaijan..not the most comfortable place to spend 12 hours..especially as I wont be able to access t'Internet ! But I'll' have my fingers eyes and toes crossed ..for the team .Actually I probably won't have uncrossed them from the preceeding flight over the Caspian sea... 
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: roberts (IP Logged)
Date: 13/02/2009 15:05
Whoo-hoo, Nothng like a cold to help out the days plans. Managed to get sick, (honestly I really am sick), and will be listening in today. Go falcons!!!
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Horus (IP Logged)
Date: 13/02/2009 15:11
BBC headline
SAS help Bristol battle relegation
Good job we have Andy Perry on the bench then.
SAS help Bristol battle relegation
Good job we have Andy Perry on the bench then.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Bristol Bald Eagle (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2009 01:06
Congratulations to you and your team tonight, you did the basics right and you wanted it, we are in freefall and need a clearout of coacing and playing staff, a very sad night indeed for all Bris fans.
Your fans were magnificent and deserved that performance form your team, your no 7 had a fantastic game.
Thank you for forcing us into a situation where our management cannot hide or disguise the truth any more, our club is in a dreadful state and us fans have been let down very badly indeed.
Good luck for the rest of the season, you deserve it after tonights performance.
Your fans were magnificent and deserved that performance form your team, your no 7 had a fantastic game.
Thank you for forcing us into a situation where our management cannot hide or disguise the truth any more, our club is in a dreadful state and us fans have been let down very badly indeed.
Good luck for the rest of the season, you deserve it after tonights performance.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Rinkadink (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2009 01:18
I'd just like to echo BBE's post.
All the best, I think it's going to be many a year before we play again (if at all).
All the best, I think it's going to be many a year before we play again (if at all).
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Dr. B. (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2009 10:05
Humility in the face of apparent despair: you're a credit to your team BBE.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Hideo (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2009 17:04
The Bris fans we spoke to last night were all just as gracious. I suspect they'd pretty much accepted their fate prior to last night, but such a crushing blow in a "must-win" game was met with nothing but good wishes from the Bris fans we met...a credit to their club indeed.
Re: Judgement Day
Posted by: Wearsider (IP Logged)
Date: 15/02/2009 18:31
In the bar afterwards I was obviously very pleased with our win but couldn't help but feel sorry for the Bristol fans we were supping with.
One of them felt that it could be the end of the club as we now know it. You could tell in his voice and his face how utterly dejected he was. They were such a decent set of supporters who had just seen their team ripped apart at home and now face an uncertain future.
Nearly every one of them as they left the bar shook our hands and congratulated us on our win.
As I say, I felt so sorry for them.
One of them felt that it could be the end of the club as we now know it. You could tell in his voice and his face how utterly dejected he was. They were such a decent set of supporters who had just seen their team ripped apart at home and now face an uncertain future.
Nearly every one of them as they left the bar shook our hands and congratulated us on our win.
As I say, I felt so sorry for them.
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