Stephen martin

@ajsrugby 1 +1 deal makes sense from a Sale point of view with his injury profile Was a lot of hype around him when he came on the scene, which he’s not lived up to, but worth a punt see how it works out As for Walsh offer with the regions, was he advised give it a year see what happens

Depth at lock which is 100% needed Curious about a 1 year deal, what was the offer from the Welsh regions where a 1 year deal was favoured🤔

Wow looking at the 2 teams, Exeter missing a lot of 1st choices there! This looks a real chance for Newcastle to pull off an upset, their improving every week & after how close they got last week Newcastle could have an real impact on the top 4

@StevenDickens3 I don’t agreed, can still have beer with away fans before, during & after I go on away days & have a laugh other fans, but like being with Tigers fans during match I won’t suddenly become violent/abusive cause I’m with fans in same kit Just gives fans a choice

@18stephenm VERY bad idea. The best thing about watching rugby is sharing a beer with an away supporter. This would be the start of fan violence and we know how that ends.

I really like idea of away zones I’m sure Sales had 1 at Tigers last year & it really added to the atmosphere! All I hope is clubs don’t just stick them up in a top corner, as that will stop it taking off & it’s not mandatory so if you don’t want too, just do what you usually do!

@cornwall_fraser I’m happy for everyone to have choice, I get some want banter/know other fans, that’s fine but the games I’ve seen creates a great atmosphere & back & forth with fans It’s not Football so fan having a laugh not aggressive I’d love to know how many that complain go to away games!

Rugby fans ever so true to the “rugby values”. This is what we are up against if we want rugby atmospheres to improve

@talkMacca Don’t think it’s about % of who does/doesn’t do it, about having choice I perfer away end with other Tigers fans, get to know others who do away days & create atmosphere/focal point for players Other want to mix get to know/banter with other fans, both fine & should be an option

@18stephenm The fact that you have the choice is instant feedback - how many people choose which option. I'm still curious to know what is considered a success? 60%+? 70%? More?

This does have the distinct feel of Tigers world wide coaching search to end up with Matt O’Connor!

@spkeene @RugbyTigers Hadn’t realised it was the 1 o’clock kickoff, but still adds an extra £35 per person Gloucester to Birmingham, then you’ve got to get to Villa park and back there are trains for that as well to be fair & only about £3.50, but it still makes it an expensive day

Ticket info for the weekend 👇

@RugbyTigers The cynic in me also thinks most of these games probably operate at a lose after cost of hiring the stadium, & if you usual only sell 15,000 tickets how do you suddenly sell 4x that, unless your giving them away! Which clubs don’t need Certainly hope Tigers aren’t pushed to do 1!

@RugbyTigers It’s unfortunate as it for a great cause, & I’m sure the Prem are pushing for these the big games to try & show how popular the Prem is, but it doesn’t work everywhere Gloucester fans being asked to do either a 2hr round trip or get a hotel for the night for a home game?

@rollingmaulpod Bonus point Try Pat!

GAAAAAAAABE!!!! Try of the season contender to lock in a bonus point and send the Bears home with nowt. I was screaming to kick it off but what do I know 😅 great ambition and execution. 3 word reviews below 👇

@QuinsFOTS And there’s the issue with ring fencing what happens with the next team that thinks the same Has a poor start to the season or need to save a bit on recruitment for a season or 2?

Harlequins from todays TRP, “or goal is to stay out of bottom two, kick on in Europe and build for the pre season with some key rugby indicators” Sorry but this is just terrible the coaches and the team have been let down with now proven head coach or DOR in place and now we are talking about Pre season. Still support the team 100% but the issues are huge at Quins

@spkeene @FromLe2 Your right I forgot about Wainwright, but even so Wainwrights in his prime & if fit realistically starting, as where Watson would be more of a rotated player similar to Brown, Ashton, Watson, Nandolo, Burns Not really had 1 in the forwards as we had a lot of experience there

Major shout out to this guy this afternoon. Barely played all season, yet came through 80 minutes, in a hugely intensive game played at very high pace. Poor bloke probably couldn’t breathe at the end yet was still putting himself about. Class act 🤌🤌👏👏

@FromLe2 Would definitely add high level experience to backrow with Handro leaving, only really leave Cracknall & Reffell as experienced backrow with a lot of high potential young backrows Can’t think of many better to learn from, think it could be up with our best money ball signings!

@18stephenm Unbelievable weren’t he. Cracking replacement for Tommy, plus I was impressed with his physicality too. Hopefully we can get to keep him for next season.

@Phil_Sandford Yeah heard that as well it would be a real shame, as Searle really seems to have been the missing piece that has made his attack click!

@18stephenm Have heard Hewat is heading back to Aus (and Deacon heading to Glos) - not confirmed by Club att.

Great job Tigers had to do it the hard way, usually rate Peace but was poor today! Anyway! attack play was great, teams m really moving forward under Geoff not just a set piece team now but also ballers! Really hope we hold keep Hewat Allen aswell doing a job with defence Top 3!

@spkeene Can’t of been Steward cause he can’t do anything other than not catch the high ball anymore! Unlike Furbank who looked the best full back in the world against Newcastle yesterday👀

Can’t think of a time Tigers attack has looked as flowing as it has with Searle and Hewat! #Premrugby #LEIvBRI

@under_theposts Been saying for a while I could see Smith going to France after the World Cup But now think it depends on who’s in charge after: If its still Borthwick think he goes France If as they should RFU go all in to get Farrell, could see him stay at Quins if they improve or go Newcastle

Marcus Smith seems Quins through and through, but I can’t help but think he could do with a move. Making an early prediction he moves to Sale or Sarries or something after the World Cup