Penalty shootout : Mon May 04, 2009 7:24 pm  

Surely the RU game has found its ultimate level at last.

What a complete farce !!

My only serious question is why bother with the rest of the game ?

Its always been a kicking competition, its now just been recognised.

Re: Penalty shootout : Mon May 04, 2009 8:41 pm  

Rosswire wrote:

Surely the RU game has found its ultimate level at last.

What a complete farce !!

Don't see the point. 22m away with no opposition?

Rosswire wrote:

My only serious question is why bother with the rest of the game ?

Why bother with a football match? OK, penalties are a test of skill when your one-on-one with the keeper, but most people and pundits say its down to luck anyway.

Rosswire wrote:

Its always been a kicking competition, its now just been recognised.

Union for you.

: Mon May 04, 2009 8:52 pm  

Was pure sporting theatre; a test of skill and nerve in front of a big crowd for a place in a European Cup Final.
At that level of Rugby Union, defensive structures are so well planned and executed that a Penalty shoot out was called for as neither side had enough energy - or halfbacks on the pitch (through injury) - to create a way through. Perhaps some of our SL coaches could look into working with some RU defensive coaches?

: Mon May 04, 2009 8:56 pm  

'Hitman' Norvern Soul wrote:

Perhaps some of our SL coaches could look into working with some RU defensive coaches?

Irony as many Union teams use former RL Players/coaches as their defensive coaches.

: Mon May 04, 2009 8:59 pm  

I found it hard to believe that people could miss a goal from bang in front.

: Mon May 04, 2009 9:01 pm  

~ No1 Saints Fan ~ wrote:

I found it hard to believe that people could miss a goal from bang in front.

It's an immensely difficult skill for players who have never kicked a goal in their life.

: Mon May 04, 2009 9:03 pm  

Wire On The Telly wrote:

Irony as many Union teams use former RL Players/coaches as their defensive coaches.

I think Shaun Edwards, in particular, is a massive loss to Rugby League.

: Mon May 04, 2009 9:03 pm  

~ No1 Saints Fan ~ wrote:

I found it hard to believe that people could miss a goal from bang in front.

Don Fox?

: Mon May 04, 2009 9:05 pm  

i enjoyed it i spent extra time hopeing it would end up a draw lol maybe league should start using it

: Mon May 04, 2009 9:14 pm  

Big Dave 3 wrote:

Don Fox?

Is that the guy who missed the goal in the Leeds/Wakey cup final ?