Maroon Sailor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Every loose ball gets picked up by a Japanese player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 15 points is too much of an ask with 10 minutes to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Time running out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Smack said: 😁 Should have brought Hastings on. Edited October 13, 2019 by Roxy Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Really needed to keep the momentum going but Japan managed to get some control. Now not enough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 That will be that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 That non show in the first half will cost us. Japan were outstanding for that period though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Well that will be that then New Zealand v Ireland Japan v South Africa Wales v France England v Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Whatever Scotland might have to offer as an Independent nation it sure as hell isn’t sport!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Just now, skinnybob72 said: Whatever Scotland might have to offer as an Independent nation it sure as hell isn’t sport!! Think it may come as a surprise when there's a government that gives a flying one about national sport actually funding it and a national broadcaster that actually gives a toss about it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Justin Z said: Think it may come as a surprise when there's a government that gives a flying one about national sport actually funding it and a national broadcaster that actually gives a toss about it as well. Funding is everything. Proven eg by Britain now being a gymnastics power. And cycling. Etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 At least we have Scotland vs San Marino later to cheer us up. Or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, skinnybob72 said: Whatever Scotland might have to offer as an Independent nation it sure as hell isn’t sport!! I still blame the Scottish Parliament Done feck all in football and rugby since 1999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Brilliant by Japan. Determination to hold on to the win there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Well done Scotland for at least showing some effort and pride. A lot to review and consider now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Don't think we were that bad. Japan were inspired and barely made a mistake. Good luck to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Fair play to Japan - not only to qualify for the knock out phase but to win the group and avoid the All Blacks is something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Well done Japan good luck for the rest of the world cup.Get lost Scotland and enjoy the long trip home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 First half done us. Japan are some team, just don't know what they could achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I still blame the Scottish Parliament Done feck all since 1999 FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I'm glad the referee at least was fair...in other words, it wasn't Barnes. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Good luck Japan against the Springboks. The Boks forwards will be tougher to turn over but the Japan backs could be key if they get enough ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 At least we added a bit respectability to the scoreline.I thought at one time we were going to be on the end of a hammering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Did quite well to make it a contest. Don't have to lose by 60 vs NZ. Japan could beat SA if they can pick themselves back up to the same levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, neilnunb said: I'm glad the referee at least was fair...in other words, it wasn't Barnes. 😁 That's how I saw it. Jonny Gray might be counting himself lucky but the game flowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkie64 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Try just after halftime made it almost an impossible task, well played Japan a thoroughly deserved win, and kudos to Scotland for restoring a little pride, all in all a fabulous game of rugby to watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, 132goals1958 said: At least we added a bit respectability to the scoreline.I thought at one time we were going to be on the end of a hammering Exactly how I look at it. Good effort, we are going somewhere under Townsend, the team spirit is there 21 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Time running out Ye we didn't make the most of the 20 minutes or so, didn't move it quite quick enough Edited October 13, 2019 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Shameful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, ri Alban said: Shameful! In what way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Japan deserved to top the group. They have been incredible this world cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Just now, All roads lead to Gorgie said: In what way? Scotland have now reached the bottom of the barrel. Losing to Japan! Fecking Japan! at anything, now that takes the Biscuit. Utter disgraceful, but at least we'll get shot of GT. Hang your heads in shame and hopefully they'll have some angry people waiting for them at Edinburgh Airport on their return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: In what way? Only the second time in our history to not make it out of the pools maybe? Japan were excellent and fair play to them but the regression in the Scotland camp since bringing in that joker Townsend after so much progress had been made is shameful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Scotland have now reached the bottom of the barrel. Losing to Japan! Fecking Japan! at anything, now that takes the Biscuit. Utter disgraceful, but at least we'll get shot of GT. Hang your heads in shame and hopefully they'll have some angry people waiting for them at Edinburgh Airport on their return. Ireland lost to Japan too. Japan topped the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, ri Alban said: Scotland have now reached the bottom of the barrel. Losing to Japan! Fecking Japan! at anything, now that takes the Biscuit. Utter disgraceful, but at least we'll get shot of GT. Hang your heads in shame and hopefully they'll have some angry people waiting for them at Edinburgh Airport on their return. A Japan team that beat Ireland and have been quite rightly acknowledged as a breath of fresh air to the tournament. I just wish our football team displayed the same spirit as their rugby counterparts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 51 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Done Probably Laidlaw's last game too. And so it should be. He's laughably slow. Scotland were transformed when he came off. That ended up being a fantastic game, in which both sides deserved huge credit. There was a key moment right after Scotland's third try. Japan gathering together under the posts and shaking themselves out of their stupor. For most of the rest of the game, they played the percentages and didn't try anything daft. That was almost against their instincts... but it's how to win at this level. All sporting teams are an extension of their manager's personality - and the thing about Townsend was, he was brilliant, but only ever fitfully. This Scotland side played tremendously in the second half today - but 40 minutes of excellence plus 120 minutes of incompetence just ain't good enough. They ended up going out with pride intact... but third in a three-horse race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) They beat Ireland who are apparently on results number 2 in the world, they're on home turf. I actually thought it was going to be a 30 point loss at one point:humiliating. It wasn't. Two big chances went awry - Russell fumble b4 kick through for winger and Horne forward pass. But you could see the Scots fans in the stadium were not sitting head in hands. Edited October 13, 2019 by Riccarton3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Just now, ri Alban said: Scotland have now reached the bottom of the barrel. Losing to Japan! Fecking Japan! at anything, now that takes the Biscuit. Utter disgraceful, but at least we'll get shot of GT. Hang your heads in shame and hopefully they'll have some angry people waiting for them at Edinburgh Airport on their return. Fecking Japan as you put it beat Ireland as well, they could easily beat South Africa now. We didn't do enough in the game to win and gave the ball away cheaply at times but we did make it a contest in the second half. Angry people at the airport, 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, shaun.lawson said: And so it should be. He's laughably slow. Scotland were transformed when he came off. Have to agree. Laidlaw is chatting to the referee whilst a counter ruck is in progress. Has a wee look and carries on chat. Signals to the man he is giving the ball to and points around. Gives it to the man he was only ever give it to. Sake Greig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitJuice Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, shaun.lawson said: And so it should be. He's laughably slow. Scotland were transformed when he came off. That ended up being a fantastic game, in which both sides deserved huge credit. There was a key moment right after Scotland's third try. Japan gathering together under the posts and shaking themselves out of their stupor. For most of the rest of the game, they played the percentages and didn't try anything daft. That was almost against their instincts... but it's how to win at this level. All sporting teams are an extension of their manager's personality - and the thing about Townsend was, he was brilliant, but only ever fitfully. This Scotland side played tremendously in the second half today - but 40 minutes of excellence plus 120 minutes of incompetence just ain't good enough. They ended up going out with pride intact... but third in a three-horse race. This is where I lose all respect for you! Why aren't you gloating? You should be ramming it up our useless Scottish archiebaulds. Dont hold back if we fail to beat San marino later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, Taffin said: Only the second time in our history to not make it out of the pools maybe? Japan were excellent and fair play to them but the regression in the Scotland camp since bringing in that joker Townsend after so much progress had been made is shameful. I agree with your point about Townsend and the performance against Ireland must have been down to poor preparation on his part as we didn't look like we had a clue during that match. I don't think the last three performances were shameful though. Very disappointing to see us coming home early but difficult to say if would not have happened with Cotter either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitJuice Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, shaun.lawson said: And so it should be. He's laughably slow. Scotland were transformed when he came off. That ended up being a fantastic game, in which both sides deserved huge credit. There was a key moment right after Scotland's third try. Japan gathering together under the posts and shaking themselves out of their stupor. For most of the rest of the game, they played the percentages and didn't try anything daft. That was almost against their instincts... but it's how to win at this level. All sporting teams are an extension of their manager's personality - and the thing about Townsend was, he was brilliant, but only ever fitfully. This Scotland side played tremendously in the second half today - but 40 minutes of excellence plus 120 minutes of incompetence just ain't good enough. They ended up going out with pride intact... but third in a three-horse race. Rubbish! If all sports teams were an extension of their managers personality, levein would take more of a gamble in games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, FruitJuice said: This is where I lose all respect for you! Why aren't you gloating? You should be ramming it up our useless Scottish archiebaulds. Dont hold back if we fail to beat San marino later... Nothing to gloat about! That match is why I adore this tournament and always have. Both sides gave it everything... and then some. Sensational spectacle. I don't think people on here realise how well appreciated that will have been all over the world: not just because Japan won, but because the occasion was magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: I agree with your point about Townsend and the performance against Ireland must have been down to poor preparation on his part as we didn't look like we had a clue during that match. I don't think the last three performances were shameful though. Very disappointing to see us coming home early but difficult to say if would not have happened with Cotter either! Precisely. Seems to me, it very likely would've happened under Cotter too. Lest we forget, England put 60 past Cotter's Scotland - and we ain't world beaters by any stretch. Edited October 13, 2019 by shaun.lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Just now, shaun.lawson said: Precisely. Seems to me, it very likely would've happened under Cotter too. Lest we forget, England put 60 past Cotter's Scotland. Gloating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Just now, Smack said: Gloating You got there before my edit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Anyway. The focus moves to Australia beating England. Eddie Jones' record favours Australia. But they'll need to put a performance together for 80 minutes which is often beyond them. We back Wales in my house but Japan are interesting. Edited October 13, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 27 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Scotland have now reached the bottom of the barrel. Losing to Japan! Fecking Japan! at anything, now that takes the Biscuit. Utter disgraceful, but at least we'll get shot of GT. Hang your heads in shame and hopefully they'll have some angry people waiting for them at Edinburgh Airport on their return. Pretty sure Japan are above us in the rankings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Just now, graygo said: Pretty sure Japan are above us in the rankings. Yep. Japan 8th, Scotland 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 That rugby match was sport at its finest. The better team won but only just. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Yep. Japan 8th, Scotland 9th. Cheers. Hardly the embarrassment ri Alban claims it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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