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    Posted: 06 Oct 2021 at 16:44
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

All clubs have unpleasant posters to some degree (you only need to scan these boards to confirm that).
I wouldn't let it spoil your day though.

I wouldn't for one moment let it spoil my day which is why I never suggested it would.


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Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

All clubs have unpleasant posters to some degree (you only need to scan these boards to confirm that).
I wouldn't let it spoil your day though.
Great post mate. I first visited BPA when Jersey were in National 1 and remember being heckled by a small group of home fans who clearly resented their team being beaten by a side they considered inferior to their club. They were a tiny minority and the vast majority of Coventry supporters I met that day and since considered showing proper hospitality to visiting teams and supporters an essential part of the game. I have been lucky enough over the years to play and visit countless other clubs and have had similar experience virtually everywhere - even when visiting Guernsey or the South Stand at Kingston Park. Like Kimbo I NEVER let the minority bad experience spoil my day but its a bit sad that almost a decade since my first visit to BPA this minority rubbish is still a part of the game and perhaps its time for clubs to encourage supporters to report offenders to stewards at the grounds or have them barred from Forums. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Kimbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Oct 2021 at 19:36
All clubs have unpleasant posters to some degree (you only need to scan these boards to confirm that).
I wouldn't let it spoil your day though.
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Originally posted by Rob C Rob C wrote:

Originally posted by WEvans WEvans wrote:

Originally posted by Cherub Cherub wrote:

I have just read some of the comments posted on the Coventry supporters unofficial forum and was surprised by some of the disrespectful things said about Ampthill, such as being described as a “jumped up shower”, and criticising Paul Turner’s coaching abilities. In my opinion, Coventry are a solid Championship side. They have an excellent squad, good support, and I expect them to be near the top of the league come next spring. It’s just a shame that some of their supporters appear to be sore losers.

Indeed. There seem to be a number posters there regularly intent on portraying themselves in a very poor light. 

'Number' of posters - or just one or two who post regularly?

I think the overall viewpoint from Cov fans was that they were poor for much of the game against what was a limited but effective game plan from Ampthill.  More frustration at their own team than critical of Ampthill. 

Some people, though, should perhaps leave it a day or two before posting their reactions...

Yes you are probably right Rob. Just a small number of unpleasant posters doing their club no good. Pity some of the others don't make that point to them.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hophog Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Sep 2021 at 02:59
I thought I'd throw my sixpence in here, for what it's worth. I've been to a number of Amp-Cov games and the Cov fans have been great (regardless of the result) - knowledgeable, passionate and vocal, exactly what you want! We're always sure of a good atmosphere when Cov come to visit. A couple of disgruntled posters on their forum shouldn't detract from what is a great club. 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote castleparknight Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2021 at 14:38
Perhaps he was trying to shake his foot / leg loose from the person holding onto his leg trying to collapse the maul and in shaking it loose a stamp inadvertently occurred (1m 36-1m 40). I say "perhaps" as I am not convinced by that either but......
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Runitback Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2021 at 10:07
Yes I spotted the unnecessary "stamp" . .. common in the old days but not acceptable now, despite it not causing any injury, I hope there is a citing.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote The Blues Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2021 at 07:51
Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:

Originally posted by Bedfordian Bedfordian wrote:

Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:

Jersey Reds opening try from Dan Barnes v Bedford Blues - YouTube

Is that the only non-rolling maul try you can find? Wink
The other Jersey tries (Maul & Open play):



Just watched the Blues version https://youtu.be/EYxZndKQd5k as hadn’t seen yours.

Jersey’s 1st was good but must’ve tired themselves out. Wink

Wonder if Jersey 4 will be in trouble for his unnecessary use of the foot 1m 41 on Blues 6.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote islander Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2021 at 21:28
I should add that I've thoroughly enjoyed mixing with Cov fans, particularly when they came over to Jersey en masse for final game of 18/19 season, their first back at this level. Even tho' they spanked us...

Meanwhile, I note that Bedford won try of the week for their opening effort by Pat Tapley last Saturday. Rightly so IMHO. If anyone's in doubt about the danger posed by Blues back three, and the risks inherent in kicking the ball to them so they have space to operate in, they should check it out...



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Originally posted by Rob C Rob C wrote:

Originally posted by WEvans WEvans wrote:

Originally posted by Cherub Cherub wrote:

I have just read some of the comments posted on the Coventry supporters unofficial forum and was surprised by some of the disrespectful things said about Ampthill, such as being described as a “jumped up shower”, and criticising Paul Turner’s coaching abilities. In my opinion, Coventry are a solid Championship side. They have an excellent squad, good support, and I expect them to be near the top of the league come next spring. It’s just a shame that some of their supporters appear to be sore losers.


Indeed. There seem to be a number posters there regularly intent on portraying themselves in a very poor light. 


'Number' of posters - or just one or two who post regularly?

I think the overall viewpoint from Cov fans was that they were poor for much of the game against what was a limited but effective game plan from Ampthill.  More frustration at their own team than critical of Ampthill. 

Some people, though, should perhaps leave it a day or two before posting their reactions...


I think you have nailed it perfectly. Well done. And my opinion of the overwhelming Coventry fans is one of total respect. They support their club hard. And I wish Ampthill had as many supporters. One day perhaps.
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Originally posted by WEvans WEvans wrote:

Originally posted by Cherub Cherub wrote:

I have just read some of the comments posted on the Coventry supporters unofficial forum and was surprised by some of the disrespectful things said about Ampthill, such as being described as a “jumped up shower”, and criticising Paul Turner’s coaching abilities. In my opinion, Coventry are a solid Championship side. They have an excellent squad, good support, and I expect them to be near the top of the league come next spring. It’s just a shame that some of their supporters appear to be sore losers.

Indeed. There seem to be a number posters there regularly intent on portraying themselves in a very poor light. 

'Number' of posters - or just one or two who post regularly?

I think the overall viewpoint from Cov fans was that they were poor for much of the game against what was a limited but effective game plan from Ampthill.  More frustration at their own team than critical of Ampthill. 

Some people, though, should perhaps leave it a day or two before posting their reactions...
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Originally posted by Cherub Cherub wrote:

I have just read some of the comments posted on the Coventry supporters unofficial forum and was surprised by some of the disrespectful things said about Ampthill, such as being described as a “jumped up shower”, and criticising Paul Turner’s coaching abilities. In my opinion, Coventry are a solid Championship side. They have an excellent squad, good support, and I expect them to be near the top of the league come next spring. It’s just a shame that some of their supporters appear to be sore losers.

Indeed. There seem to be a number posters there regularly intent on portraying themselves in a very poor light. 
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Originally posted by Bedfordian Bedfordian wrote:

Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:

Jersey Reds opening try from Dan Barnes v Bedford Blues - YouTube

Is that the only non-rolling maul try you can find? Wink
The other Jersey tries (Maul & Open play):


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Attended the Amp v Cov match. Cracking game . Cov lineout and discipline in first half were really poor and punished by excellent Amp goalkicker. In second half Cov looked much better and dangerous, but the Ampthill work in defence was tremendous. Cov had 2 other clear chances to score tries that they messed up which would have been enough to win the match,but for the effort Ampthill showed they deserved their win. Found the club and ground very welcoming.
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Don’t forget we have had a period of no forwards coach, which doesn’t help. Especially when you look at the pack - only 2 starters were there last year, a prop and flanker.

Onojaife is also important player for Blues stealing and disrupting lineouts off the opposition who was missing.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Kimbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep 2021 at 18:22
I've now published the article referred to earlier, in case anyone's interested.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote No 7 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep 2021 at 17:31
Most rolling maul tries come from penalty kicks to the corner . Maybe Bedford should look to cut down their penalty count in their half.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote corporalcarrot Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep 2021 at 14:18
Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Nobody could possibly defend the Mail.
Absolutely Kimbo, a despicable rag.  Anyway back to the maul; I watched the Jersey team warming up and they rehehazelnutd the maul and looked really good at it, as the match result proved. However it was not the deciding factor.

We normally have the ‘you score one then we will score two’ attitude, which gets us into trouble sometimes, but is a lot of fun.  However it cannot be done without possession.  The Blues line out was the direst I have seen for some time and losing six, seven, eight attacking opportunities starves an attacking team like ours to death.

Scrum looked good though, which is encouraging.  Expect a big crowd on Friday and the usual power play from Doncaster, so should be interesting.
Good perceptive post mate - Blues weren't overpowered in the forwards and when they had eight forwards on the pitch at least matched a decent Jersey pack in the scrum. Its more difficult if you end up a man short however and the crazy lack of discipline in defending the maul could have lead to more yellow cards in the second half. There were two incidents in particular when the Jersey maul was going forward and a Blues forward charged in from the side to bring it down. The referee gave a penalty in each case and Jersey scored from a line out drive after the second one. Surely its better to put the work in during the week to work on legally stopping the drive. Donny will have reviewed the match video so I bet you can guess whats coming when you play them. 
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As a Blues fan who seems to see his side regularly beaten by Ampthill I would say Paul Turner does a fantastic job with the players available to him.
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Originally posted by castleparknight castleparknight wrote:

Originally posted by islander islander wrote:

Originally posted by Cherub Cherub wrote:

I have just read some of the comments posted on the Coventry supporters unofficial forum and was surprised by some of the disrespectful things said about Ampthill, such as being described as a “jumped up shower”, and criticising Paul Turner’s coaching abilities. In my opinion, Coventry are a solid Championship side. They have an excellent squad, good support, and I expect them to be near the top of the league come next spring. It’s just a shame that some of their supporters appear to be sore losers.

People of a certain age, or those who have a working knowledge of rugby history - I have a foot in both camps - will know that Cov used to be one of the top names in English rugby, with a high-calibre fixture list, several trophies & multiple England caps to show for it. Although it’s quite a while - 33 years I think - since they were in the top flight, I think it’s fair to say that some Cov supporters took a while to fully adjust to their ‘new’ status at level 2, then level 3, & now back to 2 again. That may explain why these supporters (who are almost certainly a minority) struggle with the whole ‘mutual respect’ rugby value when it comes to certain opposing clubs…

I can very much agree it is a minority at Cov - on one of my previous visits I have to say I and my fellow supporters were verbally abused by a disgruntled supporter in the stand. He did save this for the final whistle when he turned around from further down the stand questioned our parentage with a few choice F's and Jeffs and then scuttled away quickly before he could explain himself to my rather large travelling companion who wished to ask him his rationale for such behaviour - that and one other occasion where I witnessed a Cov supporter try and assault one of our supporters under the stand in the Bar (the other Cov supporters in the bar very quickly ejected this person and were very apologetic to my fellow supporter - they demonstrated the true behaviour of Coventry fans). I was at the Cov - Knights game two weekends back and witnessed no ill manner / behaviour from Cov supporters then which is the norm I would say.

The travelling fans at Ampthill were lovely from what I could see, there were loads of them, they were pretty vocal and took defeat in good part. But these will be the hard core of Covid fans and so probably big rugby fans in general.
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