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| Truey |
Posted on 29-04-2008 17:19
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Pondlife wrote:
How lovely to see an insignificant team like the Eden reach the semi-finals of the knock-out cup !! It goes to show that the romance of the cup lives on. A truly wonderful over-achievement and so unexpected !!
Bitter & very twisted - Nice to see we mean so much to you & you nothing to us as you could never win anything apart from a row in an empty house 
Over-acheivment is you potting a ball these days i heard 
Cheers though Pat - Please could you write our history as it seems to over interest you mate - Guess us actuallty winning a few old tin pots really pi$$e$ you off - You could sign for our c team if you like & we may even give you a game - Fancy it 
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| Farley |
Posted on 29-04-2008 17:42
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Awesome finishes from Rab and Barry twice! Never. The Rab and Barry signed to keep the Farley Eden afloat, make up the numbers. Will never hack in in div 1. Not good enough for the big matches. 
Arsene Wenger would be proud to make 2 such astute signings.
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| Golden |
Posted on 29-04-2008 18:01
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It's a shame that it's telegated the Dukes in the process . . Never mind . .
The Bloodhounds are a good side so how they've been involved in a relegation battle is beyond me . . Nice bunch of blokes too . . Were unlucky in the last frame and deserved the playoff but we'll take the win all the same . .
Steve Aldridge draws pretty red squiggly lines . . |
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| Shaggy |
Posted on 29-04-2008 18:03
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I wouldnt get too carried away Farley.
Last time I looked the Legion were a Divison 2 side, and looking at the last stats on this site Barry has won 7/17 and Rab 6/15.
Not a criticism of either of these by the way, I havent seen enough to comment, but not exactly pulling up trees against other Div 1 players, as you would make out.
Edited by Shaggy on 29-04-2008 18:05
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| Brooker |
Posted on 29-04-2008 18:40
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Rab did a very good clearence by all accounts, i didn't see it, i was on a fag break & Barry played well in the 2 frames i saw him play.
I think we were more than unlucky to be 4-3 down from the first 7 frames & then could have easily have taken more than we did in the second half, i think 8-4 was a bit flattering for the Eden in the end, although they probably did deserve the win.
It was tough losing to them, they have some nice people away from the pool table as individuals, Truey is a really nice bloke along with a couple of others, but together as a team around a pool table is a different thing, i still hate the over reaction to straight foward shots & the mass over reaction as a team to the winning of some very average frames. Just find it all very un nesessary & disrespectful to their opponents sometimes, but hey, i guess thats never gonna change.
Good luck to them in their Semi-Final
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| Pondlife |
Posted on 29-04-2008 19:43
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Truey or should it be falsey:the "achievements" of your rabble do not interest me in the least. Your infantile behaviour has alienated your team to every other side in the league who have had the misfortune to play against you. Upon hearing that the Eden were about to fold,the League were offered a very generous sponsorship from the Noise Abatement Society. You then stole several players from another Farley team and decided to continue with your feeble existence. The sponsorship offer was immediately withdrawn on the grounds that we could not guarantee consistently regular noise levels !!  |
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| the-shark |
Posted on 29-04-2008 19:48
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dont think those eden lads will ever change! hope they never do, most important thing is being quite during the shot as long as an opposing team does that then i dont really worry! plus best way to stop any team whos loud is to beat them! works every time.
great effort last night by the prop to come from behind to win the match. and also the bloodhounds to take the eagles so close especially over a longer distance...
unfortunately the cuemasters didnt do themselves justice against the hot shots and for some reason the match didnt start until gone 9pm, dont understand that one.
two hard to predict semi finals! i go for eagles v eden. |
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| Truey |
Posted on 29-04-2008 19:51
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I agree that over the 1st 7 you should have been 5-2 up at least & from that point we grew in confidence
Tale of the tape(Ish)
1 - I go game, miss Clive tucks up & takes it out
2 - Steve misses & Chris takes out a nice clearance
3 - Scott has numerous chances & keeps fouling then eventually Glen missed a difficult black
4 - Steve does not cover a bag & get s beat
3-1 Legion and deservedly so
5 - Arthur & Andy have a battle both miss balls & Arthur gets the frame thanks to a great double
6 - Rab B/D
7 - Barry misses a glorious chance then gets a gift after an easy miss on frame ball by opponent
Eden sneak into a 4-3 advantage
8 - Taylor v Fieldsy - The most boring frame ever  but Steve has command & in the end wins after a mistake
9 - Me v Chris - I again go game & again miss, Chris then takes out a nice finish but misses difficult black, i tuck get 2 & take it out
10 - Glen B/D
11 - Scott takes out an unusual finish but effective
Eden on the hill
12 - Barry takes out a nice finsi with 2 after Andy got unlucky and snookered himself
I guess we deserved to win, but the Legion could/should have punished us in the early/mid frames - And we will need to improve if we are to beat a very resilient Prop side (Who produced a class performance to come back yesterday)
As always a grudge match & reasonably clear that the 2 sides do not really get on, but that will always be the case after various encounters over the years - I have no grudges but still Eden through & through 
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| Teach |
Posted on 29-04-2008 20:51
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Cheers Danny for noticing the red squiggly lines - you're very welcome
to help out tonight!!
I thought we put on a terrific show last night, we've come a long way since the
early parts of the season. Nice to get a little revenge on Kyle after my appalling
in-off on Sunday in the Inter-league! (sorry again Mick).
P.S. I agree about the Eden, the best way is to beat them, although I hope the
Rack Pack do not do that tonight!! Having said that, I wish the Hounds were a
bit more vocal at times!! It's not a funeral parlour guys!! |
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| Sass |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:15
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the-shark wrote:
two hard to predict semi finals! i go for eagles v eden.
Guess I'll have to go for Hot Shots v Prop  |
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| Shaggy |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:29
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One of these days you may even predict us/anybody beating the Hotshots.
Lets hope you are third time unlucky.
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| Cyber The Crucifier |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:33
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Im going to go for a Eagles vs Prop final
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| Shaggy |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:37
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I personally think the Prop are favourites, though not guaranteed, and the Hotshots v Eagles is a flip of a coin.
I'd say we have won slightly more matches over the last couple of years, but they dicked us thoroughly in last years final.
All four teams will have confidence that they can get through. Over the 21 frame final, I would make the winner of the Eagles/Hotshots game strong favourite.
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| Brooker |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:40
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A fair representation of the match By Truey, & i have no problem with teams being vocal, or disagree with beating them is the best way to silence them.
I just think its over the top to cheer & growl in someone's face ( to all intense purposes) after you have beaten them at one frame of pool. Its just a game & most people play it for enjoyment & a night out with their mates, in the past, this sort of behaviour has caused some adverse reactions from players or teams who play against the Eden, so im sure i am not alone in thinking this.
A smile, a shake of the hand & a good game mate. Is just a more pleasant way to finish a game in my opinion. After all it is just that to most people, just a game.
Im not asking the Eden to change their ways, i am just stating what i think.
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| ThePower |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:47
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Brooker wrote:
Rab did a very good clearence by all accounts, i didn't see it, i was on a fag break & Barry played well in the 2 frames i saw him play.
I think we were more than unlucky to be 4-3 down from the first 7 frames & then could have easily have taken more than we did in the second half, i think 8-4 was a bit flattering for the Eden in the end, although they probably did deserve the win.
It was tough losing to them, they have some nice people away from the pool table as individuals, Truey is a really nice bloke along with a couple of others, but together as a team around a pool table is a different thing, i still hate the over reaction to straight foward shots & the mass over reaction as a team to the winning of some very average frames. Just find it all very un nesessary & disrespectful to their opponents sometimes, but hey, i guess thats never gonna change.
Good luck to them in their Semi-Final
Match wise I think its a pretty fair summary of the opening set, we could and probably should have been 5-2 down rather than 4-3 up. Having said that I don't we think got the run of the balls most of the match and it took Rab's B&D to settle the team. Once we got our noses in front we played some clinical stuff.
As for the rest Chris, you're not the first to slag off the Eden and you won't be the last to slag us off. It all sounds sour grapes fella and lets face it as competitive sides on and off the table we don't like each other. We're both big enough to live with that. |
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| ThePower |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:54
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Brooker wrote:
A smile, a shake of the hand & a good game mate. Is just a more pleasant way to finish a game in my opinion. After all it is just that to most people, just a game.
Im not asking the Eden to change their ways, i am just stating what i think.
Should really look a little closer to home Chris. Only person who failed to come over and offer his hand after the game was John Frith. |
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| ThePower |
Posted on 29-04-2008 22:00
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Shaggy wrote:
I wouldnt get too carried away Farley.
Last time I looked the Legion were a Divison 2 side, and looking at the last stats on this site Barry has won 7/17 and Rab 6/15.
Not a criticism of either of these by the way, I havent seen enough to comment, but not exactly pulling up trees against other Div 1 players, as you would make out.
Rab played most his games in Div 2. Think he is 5/9 for us since he signed. Barry has improved massively since he joined and I wouldn't write too much into his stats this season. For me, the proof was there last night from both of them. They don't lack the stomach for it and there are plenty of Div 1 players without that.... |
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| Sass |
Posted on 29-04-2008 22:01
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Shaggy wrote:
One of these days you may even predict us/anybody beating the Hotshots.
Lets hope you are third time unlucky.
That's not really that likely now is it!
My post was simply an attempt at humour by going for the opposite of what had just been predicted.
However, I think the Eagles/Hot Shots game will be close but given that this is Hot Shots' only chance at a trophy this season I think they will just nick it.
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| Shaggy |
Posted on 29-04-2008 22:04
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ThePower wrote:
Shaggy wrote:
I wouldnt get too carried away Farley.
Last time I looked the Legion were a Divison 2 side, and looking at the last stats on this site Barry has won 7/17 and Rab 6/15.
Not a criticism of either of these by the way, I havent seen enough to comment, but not exactly pulling up trees against other Div 1 players, as you would make out.
Rab played most his games in Div 2. Think he is 5/9 for us since he signed. Barry has improved massively since he joined and I wouldn't write too much into his stats this season. For me, the proof was there last night from both of them. They don't lack the stomach for it and there are plenty of Div 1 players without that....
Fair comment, as I have said I havent sen them play, but Farley insisting that are the pool equivalent to the second coming appeared a little misplaced to me.
In relation to the Eden Legion game, I presumed you werent there Alex as your name doesn't appear to be part of the match write up.
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| ThePower |
Posted on 29-04-2008 22:16
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As you had time to take such an interest in my players stats I presumed you would have noticed my impressive record this season!
I was there last night but correctly not in the starting 7.
I think its fair to say we know we have a big chance of making the final and winning it. There is not one team we wouldn't mind playing. |
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