Scarlets v Barbarians

Better get a move on and get my tickets then! 

Mortontj wrote: scarletpimp wrote: Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett  highlights.  Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times  on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion. The GREATEST ! My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought.

Thanks for those lovely word pictures and welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash.

Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game

scarletpimp wrote: Eastern outpost wrote: Mortontj wrote: scarletpimp wrote: Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett  highlights.  Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times  on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion. The GREATEST ! My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought.  Thanks for those lovely word pictures and welcome to the forum. Can I second Eastern Outpost welcome to the forum Mortontji Lovely story about Benny, and of course ..True, he seemed to "float". A true gift of sheer talent, for he was  the greatest Scarlet I have seen in my lifetime. Looking forward to a fitting tribute of that game  on the 16th(two days before my birthday!) What a birthday present.. LOL !

A mate of mine played first class rugby at flanker in the 70s. He said he would rather play against any No10 other than Benny. He said even Barry John could be tackled but Benny would make you look a fool with his sidestep, leaving you diving into thin air most times (well every time in fact).

Edited by Rob o'r Bont - 06 September 2023 at 10:57am

locked out supertaf wrote: scarletsrules wrote: Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash. Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game I know its a debate had many times and sometimes gets pointlessly personal but, how did we manage back in the old days when all games were Saturday afternoons? Every big game was a sell out. People used to play for local clubs in those days as well surely?

bydder wrote: locked out supertaf wrote: scarletsrules wrote: Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash. Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game I know its a debate had many times and sometimes gets pointlessly personal but, how did we manage back in the old days when all games were Saturday afternoons? Every big game was a sell out. People used to play for local clubs in those days as well surely? How many people was a sell out in them days? Maybe people from Llanelli bothered to turn up to watch their local side and not turn up for the big games like now.

scarletsrules wrote: Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash. Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game

Mr Lee91 wrote: scarletsrules wrote: Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash. Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game Guessing that makes you a Trimsaran boy then? Early season title decider at NDS

It does

It should be an entertaining game Saturday