Not much too much to add tbh.. we’ll, maybe a chunk.
As I tweeted live from Birmingham Walkabout bar where I watched final with my daughter (+ an Irish fella named John who tbh knew his Tigers onions, who also claims to know GM personally as he is his brothers neighbour 🤷) I proudly shed a few Tears when TY joined Ellis to raise trophy.. no dust, just raw emotion.
Sarries do need to evolve as a squad whereas maj of “next gen”Tigers are yet to reach their prime but are primed to do so as our elder statesmen call time on their careers. No team will dominate anymore but we, I believe, are on the cusp of a new, consistent Tigers period of challenging for major honours. (Caveat to that is retaining core of squad along with current coaching set up beyond 2023).
I know SB stated publicly he had no specific timescale for us challenging/winning Prem title, but my gut feels that we probably hoped/aimed to finish top 4 this season and we have therefore ‘overachieved’ so are therefore ahead of the non schedule.
Next season we obvs look to defend Prem plus go at least as well if not further in Heineken Cup. (I already have my final tickets as I live in Dubs now) and be consistently competitive.
It’s just wonderful to be able to do so realistically rather than blind hope after recent tough years isn’t it.?
Oh.. and almost finally. Freddie Burns was loved by maj of Tigers prior to Saturday.. I think revered now. Was delighted for him as much as I was gutted for GF, he loves the club and now he has his name deeply etched into Tigers folklore forevermore.
Finally (yay I hear you cry). Thanks again Chris for the RL comms but also & moreso for your sterling efforts with this, it’s always insightful. Genuinely grateful for your efforts. Have yourself a great summer fella.
Not much too much to add tbh.. we’ll, maybe a chunk.
As I tweeted live from Birmingham Walkabout bar where I watched final with my daughter (+ an Irish fella named John who tbh knew his Tigers onions, who also claims to know GM personally as he is his brothers neighbour 🤷) I proudly shed a few Tears when TY joined Ellis to raise trophy.. no dust, just raw emotion.
Sarries do need to evolve as a squad whereas maj of “next gen”Tigers are yet to reach their prime but are primed to do so as our elder statesmen call time on their careers. No team will dominate anymore but we, I believe, are on the cusp of a new, consistent Tigers period of challenging for major honours. (Caveat to that is retaining core of squad along with current coaching set up beyond 2023).
I know SB stated publicly he had no specific timescale for us challenging/winning Prem title, but my gut feels that we probably hoped/aimed to finish top 4 this season and we have therefore ‘overachieved’ so are therefore ahead of the non schedule.
Next season we obvs look to defend Prem plus go at least as well if not further in Heineken Cup. (I already have my final tickets as I live in Dubs now) and be consistently competitive.
It’s just wonderful to be able to do so realistically rather than blind hope after recent tough years isn’t it.?
Oh.. and almost finally. Freddie Burns was loved by maj of Tigers prior to Saturday.. I think revered now. Was delighted for him as much as I was gutted for GF, he loves the club and now he has his name deeply etched into Tigers folklore forevermore.
Finally (yay I hear you cry). Thanks again Chris for the RL comms but also & moreso for your sterling efforts with this, it’s always insightful. Genuinely grateful for your efforts. Have yourself a great summer fella.
Phil. (‘@aguyonhere’)
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