Well they took the Builder out of Bob but what used to drive me mad was the saying, after someone drew across someone else with a hurl or a box that "We all have to go to work on Monday" Is that saying defunct now.
The two ones that make me madder are "Stepping up to the plate, jeeeeezus, if I hear this again, or "stand up and be counted" Aaahhhhhhhh!!
Absolutely !
I've never heard any of the above. "Stand up and be counted", what hurling match were you watching, Gonzaga v King's Hoss?
Bud, the "we all have to go to work on Monday" mantra might not be entirely valid in these straitened times, when a lot of people haven't any work to go to on any day.
Another saying you don't hear as much these days is when a full back wins the ball and the cry goes up "Walk out with it" as he tries to walk through the entire opposing full and half forward lines right up to midfield. This is probably due to the fact that the immediate instinct is to boot it up the field or hand pass it basketball style.
why is this in the general section!!!!!!!!!!!!
Things I don't want to hear again: people who think that it is essential to shout "come on <insert player's name>!" every time a player on their team - any and every player - gets the ball. Okay, you can read the programme, well done
QuoteI've never heard any of the above. "Stand up and be counted",
Why am I not surprised? Listen to the next match interviews, panelists and reports and I will guarantee everyone else will hear it.
QuoteWhy is this in the General Section?
Because I am making a comment about the repeated statements made by GAA commentators and journalist that are worn out and have nothing to do with Gonzaga or Kings Hoss but that are not strictly related to GAA.
If you are not busy just Google " gaa stand up and be counted "
This still should be in the GAA section.
That really grinds my gears!
Well it's not going to be in the GAA Section so get used to it or don't click on it.
Saffron Til I Die
The thread title confuses me. Does this include things I 'want to hear again'?
Can the mods step in here.
Maybe it's my imagination but has the "Now it's a (pick your number) point game" found its way into RTE commentary lingo via BBC NI.
Quote from: deiseach on July 29, 2009, 09:21:53 AM
Things I don't want to hear again: people who think that it is essential to shout "come on <insert player's name>!" every time a player on their team - any and every player - gets the ball. Okay, you can read the programme, well done
Yes because having a bit of passion and getting behind your team is extremely annoying.
Stick to him like glue
He doesn't like it rough (gay sayings)
One bite at the cherry (depends what championship ya play in, some get two bites)
His balls dropped
Stop hiding, ya woman!
Yer playing like a bunch of women
Swing like fcuk
Get him off da fcuk
Referee, you're a f**king cheat
Forget about the score-line lets win the second half at least (20 nil down)
When a ball crosses the goal line and the someomne says 'no one there to tap it in' (doesn't happen to often). No, there shouldn't be anyone there to tap it in. If there is someone there then it's a foul.
A confession. My wife says I am always yelling "steps, ref, STEPS!" To all those who has to endure this on a regular basis, I apologise
Quote from: deiseach on July 29, 2009, 09:21:53 AM
Things I don't want to hear again: people who think that it is essential to shout "come on <insert player's name>!" every time a player on their team - any and every player - gets the ball. Okay, you can read the programme, well done
This is still better than 'come on number 7'.
Kerry are favourites to lift Sam
Tyrone people telling Kerry people how football should be played.
My womans mother keeps saying at football matches 'take him on'. But she isnt even talking about the fella with the ball, this is her way of saying defender tackle that man.
Move this thread to GAA Section
Derry people saying this is their year after winning one match.
Quote from: deiseach on July 29, 2009, 02:20:48 PM
A confession. My wife says I am always yelling "steps, ref, STEPS!" To all those who has to endure this on a regular basis, I apologise
i terrible for that one myself. counting the steps before ya make a challenge and the fooker takes more steps and ya yell
STEPS REFEREE!!!!!!!
Quote from: ziggysego on July 29, 2009, 02:34:50 PM
Derry people saying this is their year after winning one match.
Thankfull I ain't one of them, I have my feet well and truely on the ground. The minute you show a bit of faith in Derry they screw you over!
it drives me mental when people shout "right lads from the start"
where else would they begin?
Quote from: leenie on July 29, 2009, 03:34:53 PM
it drives me mental when people shout "right lads from the start"
where else would they begin?
Well if you're a sub...
Quote from: leenie on July 29, 2009, 03:34:53 PM
it drives me mental when people shout "right lads from the start"
where else would they begin?
What they mean is that the team start playing at the beginning of the match & not let the opposition get off to a good start, which happens to teams on many occasions
I.E. dont start playing half way through the first half when the opposition are half a dozen points up
but it stands to reason you want them play well all through........
still drives me mad...
thing i want to hear ...... on the 20th September 2009
"Tyrone has won the All Ireland for the second year in a row!
Quote from: leenie on July 29, 2009, 03:47:22 PM
but it stands to reason you want them play well all through........
still drives me mad...
thing i want to hear ...... on the 20th September 2009
"Tyrone had won the All Ireland for the second year in a row!
has.
Good job Maggie's not here to see that elementary error.
You wouldn't hear them but I miss all the old advertising hoardings they had at Croke Park.
Bring back Silvermints, Go Greyhound Racing, Church & General, Go Esso Buy Esso etc.
Bring back the old scoreboard they had in the Nally while we're at it - The Big Tree Dorset Street, An PoitÃn Stil Rathcoole. Ah memories!
"Play the ball not the man" especially when someones uses it in a non sporting situation ::)
From someone who obviously hasnt played the game in about 30 years:
"Leave 'er in"
Mentors telling camog's that "it's a man game"
when an old senior manager in our club use to shout at the ref
'TOO LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG'
Oul fella on the side lines, at our club games, whenever the opposing defendings come out with the ball.
They're building from the back, lads!They're building from the back!
It wasn't enough to roar it at you, if you went near the side line he'd tell you as well, They're building from the back. The manager would come over, take him aside and say its OK tommy I'll tell him.
Turned on Setanta Sports this morning and there was one of the Dubs being interviewed about Mondays game and the first thing he says is "we know that we must step up to the plate ..." AAAaaaaahhhhhh !!
Why is this in the general section ? :P
Is he going to run all day with it ref ?
Quote from: ziggysego on July 29, 2009, 03:51:09 PM
Quote from: leenie on July 29, 2009, 03:47:22 PM
but it stands to reason you want them play well all through........
still drives me mad...
thing i want to hear ...... on the 20th September 2009
"Tyrone had won the All Ireland for the second year in a row!
has.
Good job Maggie's not here to see that elementary error.
Would it not be Tyrone
have won the All Ireland for the second time in a row? Is my grammar that bad or is yours even worse?
mines is shocking............ 8)
I'm just being a smart arse because i think i've caught someone out.....Lol
I'm still waiting for someone to correct me.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on August 01, 2009, 12:51:05 PM
Turned on Setanta Sports this morning and there was one of the Dubs being interviewed about Mondays game and the first thing he says is "we know that we must step up to the plate ..." AAAaaaaahhhhhh !!
Step up to the plate is a baseball saying I think.
Putasaddleonimwhydontcha.
Michael O Hehir never saw a fight ....more likely to be a "a bit of a schemoozle" .
Quote from: Bud Wiser on July 29, 2009, 08:09:22 AM
, after someone drew across someone else with a hurl or a box that "We all have to go to work on Monday"
I heard that one at a match in West Belfast a couple of years ago. After a bit of a row one of the lads says "We all have to go to work on Monday" . A Sarsfield's lad says "I don't. I'm on DLA (disability)!
Quote from: Lecale2 on August 01, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on July 29, 2009, 08:09:22 AM
, after someone drew across someone else with a hurl or a box that "We all have to go to work on Monday"
I heard that one at a match in West Belfast a couple of years ago. After a bit of a row one of the lads says "We all have to go to work on Monday" . A Sarsfield's lad says "I don't. I'm on DLA (disability)!
Probably the same Arsehole who broke Paddy Cunninghams jaw on Monday night!
Quote from: deiseach on July 29, 2009, 08:53:31 AM
I've never heard any of the above. "Stand up and be counted", what hurling match were you watching, Gonzaga v King's Hoss?
Funnily enough I was at that game and I didn't hear that....
Open the gate and let him out!
In the context of a mazy solo run to nowhere in particular.
QuoteWhy is this in the general section ?
Does it bother you that much? It is in the general section for the reasons I explained already, perhaps I should have not said "GAA" in the subject .
I am referring to the use of the expression in general at every given opportunity and now it is used in many gaa interviews as well - along with absolutely.
Just switched on gthe telly to see was there any of the technic gadgets programs on this morning but no, what is on at 11.30 on BBC2? A program called "Stepping Up To The Plate" No doubt by 5pm this evening I will have heard it many more times.
Absolutely.
Quote from: deiseach on July 29, 2009, 09:21:53 AM
Things I don't want to hear again: people who think that it is essential to shout "come on <insert player's name>!" every time a player on their team - any and every player - gets the ball. Okay, you can read the programme, well done
I would be guilty of this one, but at least I would know who the player was! Go to a county minor match and listen to the Mammies "Go on number 9" Mammies are funny.... apart from their own lad and the lad from the neighbouring village, they won't know the names of any of the other players, even though they will have been at four games before this.
Was at a club challenge match yesterday and the manger roared on to one of the players "recycle it, recycle it" WTF does this mean??? No doubt something to do with this god awful possession football stuff
The one that I miss from the old days in croker, when you'd be stuck behind a pillar for the Biffs v the Cats in a LSHC final and be able to see nothing on a drizzley day "Last of the chocs, last of the chocs, get them while they're still cold"
For the love of God Bud, will you put this in the GAA section ;)
When the ball goes badly wide - 'them boots aren't paid for'
From a late Down legend, Danny 'Hern bone' Haughian ,to a player not playing to his potential , 'you're like a duck in thunder' (delivered as one syllable)
From another Down legend (female) , when her favourite player has 'blinded' his opponent and gets the line , 'Ah ref, he's only a wee minor ' ( he was 27)
I'm sick of the word 'turnover' used by the pundits.
Cork will beat the pick of them
Quote from: Farrandeelin on August 02, 2009, 03:50:33 PM
I'm sick of the word 'turnover' used by the pundits.
What would you prefer?
They are turning over possession? Give me a one word replacement and if its suitable ill email RTE for you.
just a simple "took the ball off him"
One word pints. Emphasis on the ONE and singular use of word.
Why does it have to be one word?
Thats the point of being concise.
It is what it is, its a damn turnover.
By the way, im rewatching the Kildare game and I cant believe youve a problem with Gormley smiling at the fella whos grabbing him around the ears. Much better example for kids and for the sport than grabbing him back IMO.
BIg fan of the recycling hardstation. Powerful word.
Away with you. Sure they recycle posession all the time in Rugby. :D
Some I haven't heard in a while..
"put it into the honeypot!"
" f**k sake ref, he's all over him like a rash!"
"is there no pee in that whistle"
I'll see if I can think of more
I don't know how to do it, how to move it to the GAA Section !! All I wanted to say was I'm sick listening to people who want to step up to the plate or stand up and be counted. I need help to move it, help I say, can someone else move this monster I created which is what it seems like from some of the complaints.
What can I do? Will I delete the thread?
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Here is an example from the Kerry/Dublin topic in the GAA section! AAAaaaaaaahhh!
QuoteComplete clear out required- I'm talking a complete clear out.
It's a peculiar one The going got tough against Kildare and the Dubs stood up to be counted.
That was no fluke.
had to come and post my biggest annoyance (hope no ones mentioned it already)
no matter how well/bad a team has played, the boy interiewed after the match will always say, "that performance wont be good enough the next day",
when we know damn well that at times it would be; eg if theyre playin a poor team next, or if theyve played partcularly well on that day;
eg cork man on sunday said this, when we all know if cork played that well again theyd be hard to stop; likewise im sure one them cute hoors from kerry probably said the same yesterday;
rant over;
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 04, 2009, 10:50:58 AM
had to come and post my biggest annoyance (hope no ones mentioned it already)
no matter how well/bad a team has played, the boy interiewed after the match will always say, "that performance wont be good enough the next day",
when we know damn well that at times it would be; eg if theyre playin a poor team next, or if theyve played partcularly well on that day;
eg cork man on sunday said this, when we all know if cork played that well again theyd be hard to stop; likewise im sure one them cute hoors from kerry probably said the same yesterday;
rant over;
Yeah, I thought that it was a bit disingenuous of Counihane to come out and say that scoring 1-27 wouldn't be good enough to win an AI semifinal :D