tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post8900798802152483373..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: Hermes retain Jacqui Potter Cup on strokesStephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-10483032566521226882009-03-19T22:21:00.000+00:002009-03-19T22:21:00.000+00:00The match was not a great spectacle that we all li...The match was not a great spectacle that we all like finals to be but it was a very committed encounter . Having seen Railway destroy Hermes in the league earlier in the season it was obvious that the Hermes coach did his homework and completely nullified the counter attacking pacy game that Railway thrive on and the game that killed hermes in the league . Caulfield and Harte did most of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-91529536909267421712009-03-19T20:41:00.000+00:002009-03-19T20:41:00.000+00:00exactly-people should stop being so uptight. Its b...exactly-people should stop being so uptight. Its because of silly things like this hockey isnt a bigger sport in ireland. has anyone stopped to think that this is the reason young people give up hockey and start sports like soccer-there's too much backbiting and sneakiness in the sport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-37631604831609133232009-03-19T18:14:00.000+00:002009-03-19T18:14:00.000+00:00Think R have the potential to be a great team, but...Think R have the potential to be a great team, but they need to learn a few basics beforehand - eg not to cheer when an opposing side misses a stroke, give up the running commentary on umpires, rules and opponents, play less with the body and more with skill/smarts. They have gotten far this season on having exceptional speed in midfield/up front and delibrately breaking down the opponents Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-81240848850380194862009-03-19T17:25:00.000+00:002009-03-19T17:25:00.000+00:00What did the Corinthians shirts say? Something abo...What did the Corinthians shirts say? Something about "Grillers in the mist"? No one seems to take offence to them publishing their in-jokes on their shirts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-3416862675497282782009-03-19T15:15:00.000+00:002009-03-19T15:15:00.000+00:00I watched the match on Paddys day, and from a neut...I watched the match on Paddys day, and from a neutral perspective I thought the game was very even, both sides playing quite defensively. Penalty strokes are a lottery, so you can never fully say a team deserved to win unless they were on top for the majority of the game which wasn't the case. Both teams had an even amount of chances. However I think the refs didn't get involved enough early on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-11620622870019659882009-03-19T14:16:00.000+00:002009-03-19T14:16:00.000+00:0010:51 needs to lighten up. T-shirts were a great i...10:51 needs to lighten up. T-shirts were a great idea. They did nothing to spite the other team in anyway so no harm was done, just a bit of fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-73053390900878987702009-03-19T13:35:00.000+00:002009-03-19T13:35:00.000+00:00It actually said "Above Average" on the BACK.Anywa...It actually said "Above Average" on the BACK.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, seeing as though it was 0-0 Hermes can put themselves in that same bracket as being only above average. Strokes is a lottery, and does not make them a better team.<BR/><BR/>I think calling yourself above average is acting with modesty re 10:51 am. And there are far more phrases to use when announcing your superiority! Its not, as theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-16430408480799494642009-03-19T11:29:00.000+00:002009-03-19T11:29:00.000+00:00stop taking yourselves so seriously. If an opposin...stop taking yourselves so seriously. If an opposing mens team did that I'd smile, have a laugh and get on with the hockey.<BR/><BR/>The tops didn't say "Best team in Ireland" or "Bloody Awesome hockey player".<BR/><BR/>It just said "Above Average"! Get over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-38578724135724167112009-03-19T11:17:00.000+00:002009-03-19T11:17:00.000+00:00Seems to me that the t shirts were kept as an in-j...Seems to me that the t shirts were kept as an in-joke since only the team were wearing them. Everyone needs to relax. Why is everyone taking such offence?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-38413496130264327892009-03-19T10:55:00.000+00:002009-03-19T10:55:00.000+00:00think you the person above needs to chill out, and...think you the person above needs to chill out, and see the FUN side to sport no?!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15361656701491433233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-39689480034625662332009-03-19T10:52:00.000+00:002009-03-19T10:52:00.000+00:00I agree. Awesome t-shirts, they seem like a team t...I agree. Awesome t-shirts, they seem like a team that have a lot of fun, and I thought they were unlucky not to clinch the win in normal time. Fair dues to Hermes though. They closed it out, but I think they would probably admit if you asked them that they were hard put to keep the score level at nil all. Good day of hockeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-72155441266878286212009-03-19T10:51:00.000+00:002009-03-19T10:51:00.000+00:00The t-shirts were in my opinion cocky..they seemed...The t-shirts were in my opinion cocky..they seemed to be announcing their superiority for all to see. They have won nothing yet despite their excellent consistency, but if they want to be regarded as one of the best teams in the country maybe they should act with some modesty and something closer to confidence. The explanation for the tshirts was apparently a retaliation at a comment and an 'in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-49931512031157967942009-03-19T09:53:00.000+00:002009-03-19T09:53:00.000+00:00More like leaving yourself open for a fall writing...More like leaving yourself open for a fall writing that on the tops.. i wonder will those shirts get an 'outing' on the all Ireland weekends.. perhaps give them to Hermes since there already there !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-91368589228747501812009-03-18T22:52:00.000+00:002009-03-18T22:52:00.000+00:00thats awesome. love it.thats awesome. love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-33919217419897758612009-03-18T22:44:00.000+00:002009-03-18T22:44:00.000+00:00The Railway team had training t-shirts which sport...The Railway team had training t-shirts which sported the phrase "Above average" on the front.Stephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-27629689587693557452009-03-18T22:34:00.000+00:002009-03-18T22:34:00.000+00:00what was on the t-shirts?what was on the t-shirts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-71539643451348902192009-03-18T22:29:00.000+00:002009-03-18T22:29:00.000+00:00Thought both teams faught hard.Hermes had the bett...Thought both teams faught hard.Hermes had the better of the start and Railway came back at them.Good defence on both sides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-60190291249014833242009-03-18T21:28:00.000+00:002009-03-18T21:28:00.000+00:00Well done to Hermes! Both teams were obviously ver...Well done to Hermes! Both teams were obviously very evenly matched if neither were able to put a goal away in actual playing time so it you can hardly say either of them were the "better team on the day"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-36151675009130882522009-03-18T17:40:00.000+00:002009-03-18T17:40:00.000+00:00I liked there t-shirts!! showed they didnt take th...I liked there t-shirts!! showed they didnt take themselves too seriously...bet they felt stupid when they lost!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-65108056122808877272009-03-18T15:51:00.000+00:002009-03-18T15:51:00.000+00:00I wouldn't say above average, I'd say shocking. H...I wouldn't say above average, I'd say shocking. How many were on target?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-5150935104356079312009-03-18T14:31:00.000+00:002009-03-18T14:31:00.000+00:00and if they were the better team they should have ...and if they were the better team they should have won before it even got to strokes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-15346406668455610072009-03-18T14:04:00.000+00:002009-03-18T14:04:00.000+00:00Think the"railers" might have to bin the t shirts ...Think the"railers" might have to bin the t shirts they were wearing before the match!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-22083886559769038222009-03-18T13:23:00.000+00:002009-03-18T13:23:00.000+00:00great stuff hermes how many titles is that in last...great stuff hermes how many titles is that in last 3 years ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-16751027371664022372009-03-18T12:40:00.000+00:002009-03-18T12:40:00.000+00:00Perhaps if their stokes were 'above average' they ...Perhaps if their stokes were 'above average' they might have won!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-72588795697308000592009-03-18T12:22:00.000+00:002009-03-18T12:22:00.000+00:00Because winning on penalty strokes is a loteryBecause winning on penalty strokes is a loteryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com