Harlequins- Champions of England

[Foster House]

In the style of a famous Norwegian commentator...'David Attenborough, Julian Barnes, Graham Chapman, Thomas Cook, Lady Jane Grey, Engelbert Humperdinck, Gary Lineker, Peter Shilton, Showaddywaddy, Willie Thorne- the Harlequins gave your boys one hell of a beating!'

 

[Foster House]

 

[Weststander]

So pleased that the power of Leicester (who are relentless in their acquisition of internationals), were beaten by the flair of Quins.

 

[wehatepalace]

Come on without, come on within, you ain't seen nothing like the mighty Quins !
After all these years we've finally won it.
Proud to be a Quin ! What a day !

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Cannot STAND Harlequins, but great day I'm sure for Brighton lad Jordan Turner-Hall.

 

[Foster House]

Cannot STAND Harlequins, but great day I'm sure for Brighton lad Jordan Turner-Hall.

Sorry if we've upset you....

 

[Brian Fantana]

Tigers kicked the ball away far too much, George Ford's out-of-hand kicking is excellent when we are in the lead and looking to press home an advantage, but it still needs a lot of work when we are chasing a game. Congratulations should go to Wayne Barnes though, I hope he was able to pick up a winners' medal with the rest of the Quins lads.

 

[Foster House]

Tigers kicked the ball away far too much, George Ford's out-of-hand kicking is excellent when we are in the lead and looking to press home an advantage, but it still needs a lot of work when we are chasing a game. Congratulations should go to Wayne Barnes though, I hope he was able to pick up a winners' medal with the rest of the Quins lads.

Ironic in the sense that as soon as he was announced as referee there were streams of thread comments on the Quins board lamenting his appointment!

 

[Brian Fantana]

So pleased that the power of Leicester (who are relentless in their acquisition of internationals), were beaten by the flair of Quins.

Tigers kicked the ball away far too much, George Ford's out-of-hand kicking is excellent when we are in the lead and looking to press home an advantage, but it still needs a lot of work when we are chasing a game. Congratulations should go to Wayne Barnes though, I hope he was able to pick up a winners' medal with the rest of the Quins lads.

Seriously though, well done Quins. The most consistent team of the season and worthy winners.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Ironic in the sense that as soon as he was announced as referee there were streams of thread comments on the Quins board lamenting his appointment!

Him and Dave Pearson between them have refereed every final since 2003, I think. Time for some new blood; preferably someone who doesn't want to be centre stage.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Sorry if we've upset you....

Haha, it's just a little sporting rivalry!

I just find Harlequins a massive throwback the the upper-class, slightly exclusive, pre-professional era of rugby. More so than other similar clubs anyway. I'm sure you'll feel I am way off the mark!

 

[Brian Fantana]

Until the late 1990s, if you wanted to become a Quins member you had to be proposed and seconded by two existing members, like a golf club!

 

[Foster House]

Whilst Quins do have their fair share of the city elite supporting them, I have always found the club to me a most friendly and welcoming place. People are quite old fashioned in their approach with bad behaviour most definately frowned upon! I like it. It's lovely to go to a game and see no police and only stewards as is necessary. I think this probably true of most clubs though, I just chose Quins as they are, in theory, my nearest team.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Whilst Quins do have their fair share of the city elite supporting them, I have always found the club to me a most friendly and welcoming place. People are quite old fashioned in their approach with bad behaviour most definately frowned upon! I like it. It's lovely to go to a game and see no police and only stewards as is necessary. I think this probably true of most clubs though, I just chose Quins as they are, in theory, my nearest team.

Totally agree on the atmosphere point. It's great to be able to have a pint whilst watching the game and have, generally, good natured discussions with opposition fans.

 

[Brian Fantana]

So pleased that the power of Leicester (who are relentless in their acquisition of internationals).

You've just described the aspirational recruitment policy of EVERY Premiership club. In fact, Leicester are one of the clubs who produce the greatest number of first team players from their academy. Of yesterday's starting line-up, Cole, Youngs, Ford, Manu and Geordan Murphy (I'm including him as he joined the club as an 18 year-old).

On the bench, Youngs and Twelvetrees came through the academy. On the injury list, Flood, Croft, Crane, Smith and Louis Deacon are homegrown. Our former academy players are also scattered throughout other teams' squads, with the likes of Hipkiss, Vesty, Brett Deacon and the recently-retired Louis Moody.

I'd say that's a pretty good record.

 

[Foster House]

You've just described the aspirational recruitment policy of EVERY Premiership club. In fact, Leicester are one of the clubs who produce the greatest number of first team players from their academy. Of yesterday's starting line-up, Cole, Youngs, Ford, Manu and Geordan Murphy (I'm including him as he joined the club as an 18 year-old).

On the bench, Youngs and Twelvetrees came through the academy. On the injury list, Flood, Croft, Crane, Smith and Louis Deacon are homegrown. Our former academy players are also scattered throughout other teams' squads, with the likes of Hipkiss, Vesty, Brett Deacon and the recently-retired Louis Moody.

I'd say that's a pretty good record.

Yep, Quins are the only other team I suspect that could come close to that.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Gave up on top flight rugby after the inception of a playoff to win the title. Rubbish.