Munster Rugby - We DID start the fire (Part 1)

upleitrim · October 20, 2016, 12:35pm

It’s our princess Diana moment

upleitrim · October 20, 2016, 12:39pm

Although Gerry Ryan was even bigger

myboyblue · October 20, 2016, 12:46pm

He was fair fat alright

upleitrim · October 20, 2016, 1:12pm

Imagine when gaybo departs the country will run out of paper

Julio_Geordio · October 20, 2016, 2:01pm

Do it for Axel.

This weekend for the first time in a very long time there is a sense of anticipation in the air. While Anthony Foley’s friends and family mourn his death, we as Munster supporters, have been given the opportunity to celebrate his life.

For the first time in many months, even years, we will need to begin our journey two hours before kick-off, we’ll park up the cars and a sea of red will once again march over the Sarsfield and Shannon bridges and descend upon Thomond Park.

This weekend however, isn’t just about rugby, or results- it’s about a journey. Anthony Foley’s journey with Munster began way back in 1995 when he made his debut for the province. For the next decade or so he had many highs and many lows before finally capturing the holy grail in 2006.

We as supporters followed him and his Munster team however, on that journey, through thick and thin. Just like the current crop of players, Anthony’s team didn’t always win, there were many heartbreaks along the way, but we stuck with them, just like we need to stick with this current group of players.

On Sunday afternoon we were all shocked and saddened by the news that one of our most famous sons had tragically passed away. Our dear captain, head coach and hero had been taken away from us in an instant at the tender age of 42. As Munster fans we have suffered many heartbreaks over the years. All those quarter finals, those semi-finals, those finals in 2000 and 2002, but nothing comes even close to the heartbreak we have suffered over the last few days.

We have a chance this Saturday however, to turn that heartbreak into a celebration of life. We have a chance to honour our fallen hero and reminisce about all the joy he brought us over the years. For many years we as Munster supporters were almost as famous as the players themselves, we were the driving force behind every team that took the field. It’s time to drive on once more. It’s time to start a new journey in honour of Anthony.

There will be highs and there will be lows, but I promise you there will never be a low as bad as the one we are feeling right now. We will win, we will lose, we will be heartbroken along the way, but it will be an amazing journey, and at the end of the day- it’s the journey that makes it all worthwhile.

It’s tragic that a man had to give up his life to reignite the spark that is Munster Rugby, but it is somewhat befitting that it was a man that kept it lit for so many years and gave his whole life to Munster, that has done so.

Anthony’s heart failed him, don’t let his beloved province fail him too.

See you Saturday. #SUAF

Jason Hennessy

Julio_Geordio · October 20, 2016, 2:01pm

Fagan_ODowd · October 20, 2016, 2:06pm

Julio_Geordio:

Do it for Axel.

This weekend for the first time in a very long time there is a sense of anticipation in the air. While Anthony Foley’s friends and family mourn his death, we as Munster supporters, have been given the opportunity to celebrate his life.

For the first time in many months, even years, we will need to begin our journey two hours before kick-off, we’ll park up the cars and a sea of red will once again march over the Sarsfield and Shannon bridges and descend upon Thomond Park.

This weekend however, isn’t just about rugby, or results- it’s about a journey. Anthony Foley’s journey with Munster began way back in 1995 when he made his debut for the province. For the next decade or so he had many highs and many lows before finally capturing the holy grail in 2006.

We as supporters followed him and his Munster team however, on that journey, through thick and thin. Just like the current crop of players, Anthony’s team didn’t always win, there were many heartbreaks along the way, but we stuck with them, just like we need to stick with this current group of players.

On Sunday afternoon we were all shocked and saddened by the news that one of our most famous sons had tragically passed away. Our dear captain, head coach and hero had been taken away from us in an instant at the tender age of 42. As Munster fans we have suffered many heartbreaks over the years. All those quarter finals, those semi-finals, those finals in 2000 and 2002, but nothing comes even close to the heartbreak we have suffered over the last few days.

We have a chance this Saturday however, to turn that heartbreak into a celebration of life. We have a chance to honour our fallen hero and reminisce about all the joy he brought us over the years. For many years we as Munster supporters were almost as famous as the players themselves, we were the driving force behind every team that took the field. It’s time to drive on once more. It’s time to start a new journey in honour of Anthony.

There will be highs and there will be lows, but I promise you there will never be a low as bad as the one we are feeling right now. We will win, we will lose, we will be heartbroken along the way, but it will be an amazing journey, and at the end of the day- it’s the journey that makes it all worthwhile.

It’s tragic that a man had to give up his life to reignite the spark that is Munster Rugby, but it is somewhat befitting that it was a man that kept it lit for so many years and gave his whole life to Munster, that has done so.

Anthony’s heart failed him, don’t let his beloved province fail him too.

See you Saturday. #SUAF

Jason Hennessy

These are the same cunts who were booing him last year and were cheering when he was hounded out of his job, laughing at him when he was reduced to putting the cones out for training.

Massey · October 20, 2016, 2:08pm

Exactly and will be the same cunts who won’t bother showing up after this weekend

Julio_Geordio · October 20, 2016, 2:16pm

Fagan_ODowd:

Julio_Geordio:

Do it for Axel.

This weekend for the first time in a very long time there is a sense of anticipation in the air. While Anthony Foley’s friends and family mourn his death, we as Munster supporters, have been given the opportunity to celebrate his life.

For the first time in many months, even years, we will need to begin our journey two hours before kick-off, we’ll park up the cars and a sea of red will once again march over the Sarsfield and Shannon bridges and descend upon Thomond Park.

This weekend however, isn’t just about rugby, or results- it’s about a journey. Anthony Foley’s journey with Munster began way back in 1995 when he made his debut for the province. For the next decade or so he had many highs and many lows before finally capturing the holy grail in 2006.

We as supporters followed him and his Munster team however, on that journey, through thick and thin. Just like the current crop of players, Anthony’s team didn’t always win, there were many heartbreaks along the way, but we stuck with them, just like we need to stick with this current group of players.

On Sunday afternoon we were all shocked and saddened by the news that one of our most famous sons had tragically passed away. Our dear captain, head coach and hero had been taken away from us in an instant at the tender age of 42. As Munster fans we have suffered many heartbreaks over the years. All those quarter finals, those semi-finals, those finals in 2000 and 2002, but nothing comes even close to the heartbreak we have suffered over the last few days.

We have a chance this Saturday however, to turn that heartbreak into a celebration of life. We have a chance to honour our fallen hero and reminisce about all the joy he brought us over the years. For many years we as Munster supporters were almost as famous as the players themselves, we were the driving force behind every team that took the field. It’s time to drive on once more. It’s time to start a new journey in honour of Anthony.

There will be highs and there will be lows, but I promise you there will never be a low as bad as the one we are feeling right now. We will win, we will lose, we will be heartbroken along the way, but it will be an amazing journey, and at the end of the day- it’s the journey that makes it all worthwhile.

It’s tragic that a man had to give up his life to reignite the spark that is Munster Rugby, but it is somewhat befitting that it was a man that kept it lit for so many years and gave his whole life to Munster, that has done so.

Anthony’s heart failed him, don’t let his beloved province fail him too.

See you Saturday. #SUAF

Jason Hennessy

These are the same cunts who were booing him last year and were cheering when he was hounded out of his job, laughing at him when he was reduced to putting the cones out for training.

The likes of this lad featured in the article below.

flattythehurdler · October 20, 2016, 2:18pm

Indeed, but I bet Jason will happily charge them in also.

Julio_Geordio · October 20, 2016, 2:23pm

Julio_Geordio:

Do it for Axel.

This weekend for the first time in a very long time there is a sense of anticipation in the air. While Anthony Foley’s friends and family mourn his death, we as Munster supporters, have been given the opportunity to celebrate his life.

For the first time in many months, even years, we will need to begin our journey two hours before kick-off, we’ll park up the cars and a sea of red will once again march over the Sarsfield and Shannon bridges and descend upon Thomond Park.

This weekend however, isn’t just about rugby, or results- it’s about a journey. Anthony Foley’s journey with Munster began way back in 1995 when he made his debut for the province. For the next decade or so he had many highs and many lows before finally capturing the holy grail in 2006.

We as supporters followed him and his Munster team however, on that journey, through thick and thin. Just like the current crop of players, Anthony’s team didn’t always win, there were many heartbreaks along the way, but we stuck with them, just like we need to stick with this current group of players.

On Sunday afternoon we were all shocked and saddened by the news that one of our most famous sons had tragically passed away. Our dear captain, head coach and hero had been taken away from us in an instant at the tender age of 42. As Munster fans we have suffered many heartbreaks over the years. All those quarter finals, those semi-finals, those finals in 2000 and 2002, but nothing comes even close to the heartbreak we have suffered over the last few days.

We have a chance this Saturday however, to turn that heartbreak into a celebration of life. We have a chance to honour our fallen hero and reminisce about all the joy he brought us over the years. For many years we as Munster supporters were almost as famous as the players themselves, we were the driving force behind every team that took the field. It’s time to drive on once more. It’s time to start a new journey in honour of Anthony.

There will be highs and there will be lows, but I promise you there will never be a low as bad as the one we are feeling right now. We will win, we will lose, we will be heartbroken along the way, but it will be an amazing journey, and at the end of the day- it’s the journey that makes it all worthwhile.

It’s tragic that a man had to give up his life to reignite the spark that is Munster Rugby, but it is somewhat befitting that it was a man that kept it lit for so many years and gave his whole life to Munster, that has done so.

Anthony’s heart failed him, don’t let his beloved province fail him too.

See you Saturday. #SUAF

Jason Hennessy

@Fagan_ODowd it gets better same lad wrote this 10 months ago

Munster now find themselves in a situation where they can’t even get 15,000 people into Thomond Park. There was once a time when Munster had 15,000 people or more travelling to away games. Munster are in a transitionary period, which is understandable. They will not transition into a better side however as long as Foley and his regime are in charge.

Bandage · October 20, 2016, 2:26pm

Both posts / articles written by the same chap?

Fagan_ODowd · October 20, 2016, 2:26pm

I was reading his twitter account. Some great rants about Foley on Dec 27. _Munster in tatters with Foley at the helm _

Julio_Geordio · October 20, 2016, 2:27pm

Julio_Geordio:

Julio_Geordio:

Do it for Axel.

This weekend for the first time in a very long time there is a sense of anticipation in the air. While Anthony Foley’s friends and family mourn his death, we as Munster supporters, have been given the opportunity to celebrate his life.

For the first time in many months, even years, we will need to begin our journey two hours before kick-off, we’ll park up the cars and a sea of red will once again march over the Sarsfield and Shannon bridges and descend upon Thomond Park.

This weekend however, isn’t just about rugby, or results- it’s about a journey. Anthony Foley’s journey with Munster began way back in 1995 when he made his debut for the province. For the next decade or so he had many highs and many lows before finally capturing the holy grail in 2006.

We as supporters followed him and his Munster team however, on that journey, through thick and thin. Just like the current crop of players, Anthony’s team didn’t always win, there were many heartbreaks along the way, but we stuck with them, just like we need to stick with this current group of players.

On Sunday afternoon we were all shocked and saddened by the news that one of our most famous sons had tragically passed away. Our dear captain, head coach and hero had been taken away from us in an instant at the tender age of 42. As Munster fans we have suffered many heartbreaks over the years. All those quarter finals, those semi-finals, those finals in 2000 and 2002, but nothing comes even close to the heartbreak we have suffered over the last few days.

We have a chance this Saturday however, to turn that heartbreak into a celebration of life. We have a chance to honour our fallen hero and reminisce about all the joy he brought us over the years. For many years we as Munster supporters were almost as famous as the players themselves, we were the driving force behind every team that took the field. It’s time to drive on once more. It’s time to start a new journey in honour of Anthony.

There will be highs and there will be lows, but I promise you there will never be a low as bad as the one we are feeling right now. We will win, we will lose, we will be heartbroken along the way, but it will be an amazing journey, and at the end of the day- it’s the journey that makes it all worthwhile.

It’s tragic that a man had to give up his life to reignite the spark that is Munster Rugby, but it is somewhat befitting that it was a man that kept it lit for so many years and gave his whole life to Munster, that has done so.

Anthony’s heart failed him, don’t let his beloved province fail him too.

See you Saturday. #SUAF

Jason Hennessy

@Fagan_ODowd it gets better same lad wrote this 10 months ago
http://rugbylad.com/how-can-munster-and-leinster-not-see-what-the-problem-is/

Munster now find themselves in a situation where they can’t even get 15,000 people into Thomond Park. There was once a time when Munster had 15,000 people or more travelling to away games. Munster are in a transitionary period, which is understandable. They will not transition into a better side however as long as Foley and his regime are in charge.

And this

The boys were handed the keys to the mansion. They thrashed it. They don’t deserve a second chance. At this stage they owe it to the supporters, the club, the badge to put their hands up at the end of the season and say they’re in over their heads and resign from their positions. No one will think any less of them. We respect and appreciate what they have done for Munster as players, but coaches they are not.

Julio_Geordio · October 20, 2016, 2:27pm

Yup

ironmoth · October 20, 2016, 2:27pm

It took him 3 years to apologise to Kevin Walsh’s mother for killing her son. As a parent, you’d want to put a bullet in the bastard that would do that to your kid. And to think that the DPP had considered dropping the case.

Fagan_ODowd · October 20, 2016, 2:28pm

I think it might be time for a dogged tweeter to dish out a few home truths to him. Just make sure you don’t sponsor him first

Julio_Geordio · October 20, 2016, 2:32pm

Perhaps you could hand out flyers at the game?

balbec · October 20, 2016, 2:35pm

I have the phone number of a guy that could print them.

Sidney · October 20, 2016, 2:35pm

It’s not a contradiction for a supporter of a sports team to hold the view that a legendary former player is not up to the job of coaching or managing the team.