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Amex in the frame for rugby showpiece (From The Argus)
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Amex in the frame for rugby showpiece
10:27am Monday 8th October 2012 in Sport By Andy Naylor
The recently expanded Amex could be staging World Cup Rugby in 2015
Albion's Amex Stadium has been included on the long list of 17 stadia for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
The final selection of up to 12 venues will be announced early next year.
The long list also includes Southampton's St Mary's Stadium.
The Argus revealed last month that Albion are vying with Saints to be selected as a South Coast venue for the rugby showpiece.
Comments(34)
SMF20
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10:35am Mon 8 Oct 12
Have a good day all.
Too many Harveys
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10:51am Mon 8 Oct 12
sbiscorrupt
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12:07pm Mon 8 Oct 12
As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...
Claude Back
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12:39pm Mon 8 Oct 12
sbiscorrupt wrote:Oh, silly comment time is it?
Hopefuly the Amex will get the nod...
As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...
Ok. Rugby cannot compare to football for entertainment and is only played by those who do not have the skill to play football.
Cap'n Pugwash
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12:46pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Too many Harveys
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12:48pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Clean Sheet
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12:49pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Cabin fever
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1:27pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:Not when the caption fits, and the recent expansion (displayed in said photo) is probably one of the reasons the Amex is being considered in the first place.
Couldn't The Argus find a picture showing the completed East Stand rather than the one used? Where is the Ar5egas based these days? Who else is bidding for the South Coast venue? No conspiracy theory from me.
If you are a rugby fan visiting this page, and don't know much about the Amex, and there is a picture of just a stand, what is that going to tell you?
Cabin fever
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1:30pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Claude Back wrote:Why would you compare the two? They are completely different sports.
sbiscorrupt wrote:Oh, silly comment time is it?
Hopefuly the Amex will get the nod...
As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...
Ok. Rugby cannot compare to football for entertainment and is only played by those who do not have the skill to play football.
Anyway, good luck to the club. I hope we get to see some decent rugby at the stadium, as well as decent football.
Too many Harveys
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3:05pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Cabin fever wrote:I think the two are always compared as they were both (at least back in the day) traditionally Saturday afternoon sports and so whether watching or playing you had to make a choice fairly early on in life which one was for you. My comments earlier probably originate from the chip on my shoulder I had from rugby being the only school team I wasn't in due to my, in those days, slight frame. It seemed to me that whilst other sports were about skill and ability, rugby at that level at least was only for those built like a brick toilet. Don’t think I’ve ever quite got over that opinion although rugby playing friends have since pointed out the importance of nippy fly halves. Fine at higher levels but nippy fly halves at our school seemed to quickly lose their teeth and I was far too pretty to risk that… ;0) One direct comparison that does always make me smile though is that a 60 yard kick into touch in rugby will earn a standing ovation . Do that at a football match and you’ll get booed from the pitch - for me demonstrating that in football a more aesthetic approach is appreciated even if the majority of the crowd probably wouldn’t see it in those terms.
Claude Back wrote:Why would you compare the two? They are completely different sports.
sbiscorrupt wrote:Oh, silly comment time is it?
Hopefuly the Amex will get the nod...
As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...
Ok. Rugby cannot compare to football for entertainment and is only played by those who do not have the skill to play football.
Anyway, good luck to the club. I hope we get to see some decent rugby at the stadium, as well as decent football.
tug509
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3:53pm Mon 8 Oct 12
sbiscorrupt wrote:Listen idiot if you dont like football fine,but no need to prove yourself the perceived archetype fat arsed rugby fan that does`nt have a stadium like the Amex for a reason,it always ticks me off that you use Wembley,but we could`nt use Twickers during the Wembley rebuild.The Amex was built for a skillful game show her the respect she deserves.UTA
Hopefuly the Amex will get the nod...
As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...
saraman
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3:55pm Mon 8 Oct 12
SMF20
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4:44pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Ok, so ive not got a clue. I believe Worthing have a semi pro team...
sbiscorrupt
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5:15pm Mon 8 Oct 12
tug509 wrote:pmsl @ the typically easy to wind up fan of the inferior game...
sbiscorrupt wrote:Listen idiot if you dont like football fine,but no need to prove yourself the perceived archetype fat arsed rugby fan that does`nt have a stadium like the Amex for a reason,it always ticks me off that you use Wembley,but we could`nt use Twickers during the Wembley rebuild.The Amex was built for a skillful game show her the respect she deserves.UTA
Hopefuly the Amex will get the nod...
As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...
saraman
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5:25pm Mon 8 Oct 12
FatherTed11
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5:31pm Mon 8 Oct 12
SMF20 wrote:Well that was a sensible answer. There are both Hove and Brighton rugby clubs (the latter based just down the A27).
To answer your question saraman.. There is fantastic support and numerous terrific rugby teams in our neck of the woods. You must of heard of them... Teams such as... oh...erm.....hmm.
Ok, so ive not got a clue. I believe Worthing have a semi pro team...
Not that it matters since this is an international tournament so people from around the world will want to watch their teams play even if you prefer other ball sports. Surely that is a good thing?
SMF20
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5:42pm Mon 8 Oct 12
FatherTed11 wrote:This was said with only fun intended. My knowledge of Rugby is minimal.
SMF20 wrote: To answer your question saraman.. There is fantastic support and numerous terrific rugby teams in our neck of the woods. You must of heard of them... Teams such as... oh...erm.....hmm. Ok, so ive not got a clue. I believe Worthing have a semi pro team...Well that was a sensible answer. There are both Hove and Brighton rugby clubs (the latter based just down the A27). Not that it matters since this is an international tournament so people from around the world will want to watch their teams play even if you prefer other ball sports. Surely that is a good thing?
You will note the post at the very start of this thread (mine) is one of pride and gratitude.
ballantrrae
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5:55pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Too many Harveys wrote:I am not sure that 'too many Harvey's' would be a good recipe for 'straight lines' !
Aha – the old pub staple Rugby v football discussion…! What I love about football is that the best player in the world can be 5’5” and 9 stone wet through and thus all kids regardless of physical stature or diet can aspire to the professional game. I also don’t see an equivalent take your breath away moment of skill in rugby to match an overhead kick or a Rabona cross. Perhaps unfair but my take on things. Rugby quite simply doesn’t have enough moments in a game to set my heart racing in the way football does. Plus, never trust a sport where the ball doesn’t bounce in a straight line… ;0)
dave from bexill
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6:00pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Only slight concern I would have is if all those mach rugby players drink all the Harveys, eat all the pies and riun the turf.
dave from bexill
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6:18pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Apologies all
dave from bexill
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6:19pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Thick git!
Alfie T
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7:08pm Mon 8 Oct 12
dave from bexill wrote:Don't be too hard on yourself Dave.
Even more apologies "macho"
Thick git!
Cabin fever
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7:41pm Mon 8 Oct 12
saraman wrote:Bearing in mind Hove alone has four or five senior teams, plus age groups from under 8s (I think) upwards, quite a lot!
This may appear to be a daft question, but just how much support is there for rugby in our neck of the woods? Well done The Amex anyway.
I would quite happily go and watch RWC matches there - it's a great occasion, and I can assure people that there is plenty of skill and excitement to be had.
tug509
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9:24pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Hove Actually
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9:24pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Any use of the Amex on non match days is good even even fatter not so young players of others music are welcome
oldwalbertonian
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11:15pm Mon 8 Oct 12
tug509 wrote:I don't know much about rugby, but what is a swarlly?
sbiscorrupt..,my only problem with your post is that you started by insulting the very game the stadium was built for,and expect those that use and treasure her to step aside for what You consider "a proper sport that it deserves" .FYI the Goldstone was a lady that served us well,and for all her faults the Withdean brought us home again.Now that we have the magnificent Amex ,you decide to condicend to use Our Stadium,and we are expected to feel grateful.The Amex was built for football,you might want to be a little more respectful to "our lesser sport" considering that you are relying almost completely on FOOTBALL grounds to host your little swarlly.UTA
oldwalbertonian
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11:19pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Hove Actually wrote:I like rugby and I like football, but which is better. There's only one way to find out...
I like Rugby, I like Football and all the silly children who have to demean one or other should save their energy for match days.
Any use of the Amex on non match days is good even even fatter not so young players of others music are welcome
the taffster
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7:36am Tue 9 Oct 12
Captain Haddock
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2:03pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:Ooo you cynic, (fellow) Captain!!!
Couldn't The Argus find a picture showing the completed East Stand rather than the one used? Where is the Ar5egas based these days? Who else is bidding for the South Coast venue? No conspiracy theory from me.
....I completely share your suspicion!
(Isn't it great having the local printed press Hampshire biased (ney, dominated) along with the local television industry? After all everything revolves around Hampshire, doesn't it?! ;0)
Captain Haddock
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2:05pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Cabin fever wrote:I take it we'd be treated as adults and actually be able to drink our beer in sight of the pitch too!
Claude Back wrote:Why would you compare the two? They are completely different sports. Anyway, good luck to the club. I hope we get to see some decent rugby at the stadium, as well as decent football.sbiscorrupt wrote: Hopefuly the Amex will get the nod... As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...Oh, silly comment time is it? Ok. Rugby cannot compare to football for entertainment and is only played by those who do not have the skill to play football.
ballantrrae
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2:34pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Hove Actually wrote:Just in case anybody has forgotten Rugby Football was born out of' Football.
I like Rugby, I like Football and all the silly children who have to demean one or other should save their energy for match days.
Any use of the Amex on non match days is good even even fatter not so young players of others music are welcome
William Webb Ellis famously 'picked up the ball and ran' when playing football at Rugby School.
I used to play club rugby (weighing under 10 stone) in Sussex on Saturdays but Football on Sunday mornings. I watched the Albion whenever I could.
Beaker66
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5:43pm Tue 9 Oct 12
sbiscorrupt wrote:If this all goes ahead this will be a boost for both the Amex and the game of Rugby Union. As an Albion season ticket holder I believe this will be a venue that will go down well with the International Rugby Union playing countries.
Hopefuly the Amex will get the nod...
As then a great looking stadium will get a proper sport that it deserves...
Oh, and sbiscorrupt, comments like yours are totally uncalled for and only serve to make you look foolish.
Beaker66
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5:46pm Tue 9 Oct 12
SMF20 says...
10:30am Mon 8 Oct 12