Tony Rea : Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:51 pm  

I was at the David Lloyd gym in Raynes Park on Saturday and dear old Tony Rea was training there. He looked very fit and well and said he was over for a couple of weeks holiday.

I wonder if Quins RL and/or RU need him now.........

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:53 pm  

He's been in France with his employers hasn't he?

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:07 pm  

Rooster Booster wrote:

He's been in France with his employers hasn't he?

Not sure mate, I was shocked to see Tony looking so fit and young, obviously Broncos/Quins was more stressful than the current job.

For those who don't know DL Raynes Park is the Quins gym, so he probably got in free for old times sake, or is there a plot afoot?!

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:41 pm  

Simon M wrote:

Not sure mate, I was shocked to see Tony looking so fit and young, obviously Broncos/Quins was more stressful than the current job.

For those who don't know DL Raynes Park is the Quins gym, so he probably got in free for old times sake, or is there a plot afoot?!

Hi matey long time etc etc

I think somebody said he was over as the club he works at have been playing out in France................would love to know his thoughts after him being at our last two home games, despite all the flack he got, TR had this club at heart and he can't have enjoyed what he saw.

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:49 pm  

Homer wrote:

Hi matey long time etc etc

I think somebody said he was over as the club he works at have been playing out in France................would love to know his thoughts after him being at our last two home games, despite all the flack he got, TR had this club at heart and he can't have enjoyed what he saw.

Tony knew the stats and I said it was getting close to the 2000 season of doom. Tony laughed and winced at the same time. I think that year is still painful because as you say, he's a London man through and through.

I'd have him back.

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:56 pm  

Simon M wrote:

I'd have him back.

Be interesting to know now whether that was a minority or majority feeling?

His SKY work proved that he understood the game..............wonder how many current SL coaches have been asked by SKY to act as summerisers during live games this season, and how many haven't, I can think of one club coach who to my knowledge hasn't appeared...............wonder why?

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:59 pm  

Homer wrote:

Be interesting to know now whether that was a minority or majority feeling?

I can guess that the haters are more vocal, but empty vessels........

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:13 pm  

Simon M wrote:

I can guess that the haters are more vocal, but empty vessels........

Like a lot a lot of others I was equivocal over TR. No doubt he had the club at heart but he needed to leave when he did. And I'm not in favour of trying to turn the clock back in any event.

Now, if BM was able to recruit him as a tactical analyst, that would be something else. But no chance I fear.

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:13 pm  

The union team need a coach.

: Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:36 pm  

LesT wrote:

The union team need a coach.

Could he combi-up
Seriously, TR was a star in his time here, but the appointment of an English coach was important to the development of the community project at Harlequins Rugby Lessons and that is far more important than success on the park or bums on seats isn't it

I am still of the opinion Brian Mac in!