Leinster Express and the Pansies

Plain of the Herbs · Post by **Plain of the Herbs** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:52 pm

Apparently there were some interesting comments on the Dubs made in the Leinster Express in advance of last Sunday. Seems it was basically a rehash of the Clara Shaper stuff, like a typical Dub carrying shampoo and deodourant in his kitbag (personal hygiene not a big issue in Laois) and was picked up on by the Dubs in advance.

My question is - who wrote it? Was it Lone Shark's friend who's name escapes my? What a plonker, if it was.

While on Laois matters. I note relegation semi-finals have been abolished this year. Only a relegation final remains, between the botton team in each group. Westmeath have a big incentive for Saturday's clash with Laois. Win this one and survival is guaranteed!

Lone Shark · Post by **Lone Shark** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:33 pm

There was no name on any of the versions I saw anyway - unsurprisingly. These are usually the kind of articles that appear behind pseudonyms anyway. (I'm aware of the irony of a guy called Lone Shark posting that by the way, but to be fair it's not hard find out who I am if you try!!

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Twas awful badly judged though - whether Laois were going to win or lose, it was crass to say the least - much like the gloating headings in the same paper last year after Munnelly's late goal. Still, a hammering followed by drawing Tyrone in the qualifiers - if ever karma was at work .....

Archangel · Post by **Archangel** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:06 am

It's always happening like that, some idiot in the local rag getting big ideas about their team, and trying to be funny.......not!
As for Laois,....their fans deserve all they get.....shower of big headed nobbers..

....I know them well....I lived/worked in Laois for 8 years..when they were no good. So all this johnny-come-lately stuff is crap.
Hope they fall apart and aspire to win the Tommy Murphy Cup or whatever..

Lone Shark · Post by **Lone Shark** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:20 am

In fairness to Laois, I don't think there's a county out there whose newbie/bandwagon fans are a joy to encounter. Their bandwagon is still moving, though I suspect the likely early exit this year might put paid to it.

However that still doesn't excuse a journalist getting involved in that kind of bollix, one who you would assume is well versed in the nuances of GAA psychology and would remember bad days as well as good.

Archangel · Post by **Archangel** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:24 am

Ah, you know, anyone who was brought up near the border is always going to be a bit jaundiced. And it's not always the 'on-the-bandwagon' crew either.
Don't forget the 'sing when your winning' brigade. Lots of lads I know well who have been involved for years and great servants to the game in Laois have been a right royal pain in the arse over the last couple of seasons,..wearing that 'Kerry confidant' smile....sure, they have gone through a good patch but one swallow does not a summer make!

Bord na Mona man · Post by **Bord na Mona man** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:03 pm

More confident Leix journalism. This taken from the Laois Nationalist a couple of weeks ago:

http://www.laois-nationalist.ie/news/story.asp?j=23216

The dream of a glitzy Leinster semi-final double header has been quashed due to wrangling out of Laois and Dublin’s control. The O’Moore’s aren’t complaining; they can now get the job done quietly and exit with the minimum of fuss.

It’s going to be nice to be able to sit in front of the TV on July 2 and watch the other semi-final transpire, half hoping that Mattie Forde gets abducted by a rogue colonel from Kabul or that Karol Slattery slips out of form. Everything else we can handle.