LJ O’Brien

Made in Northern Ireland, lost in the US. Trying to be a good human. Attempting to navigate life. Current affairs & all sport. Ulster & Irish rugby please

[LJ O’Brien @GreyWolf_10]

Best of luck to everyone out there. I’m taking an extended leave from Twitter. It’s been a fun 3 years but I need a rebalance of screen time and want to read more and doom scroll less at night. Thanks for everything. #SUFTUM always and forever.

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@FogartyJack Think the Jury’s still out on 10. Important to note he’s had tough games, amidst organization change, & I don’t think Cooney has been playing great either which all make a difference. He’s also only 22, he’s basically a baby. Id still want to see a 10 high on the shopping list.

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@FogartyJack Been on a good run. There was an element of over promise a few years ago but I think that’s been put to bed. Turning into a very good player indeed

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@BenNurse8 That’s still irrelevant to your original post though. Hockey and basketball overlap but MLB & NFL largely have different seasons.

To my earlier point, America is a huge market. There’s space.

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@BenNurse8 You can watch more than one sport mate. Your question was what aspects might appeal to which I responded. We can disagree on this but imo to say there’s zero aspects of rugby that appeal to the US crowd is ludicrous.

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@BenNurse8 The physicality, athleticism, & the plethora of stats available. The fact the pros have different body types and there’s regular scoring, and compared to American football the affordability and length of game.

Rugby is a good product and America is a big market. There’s space.

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@thepaulwilliams This is where I whip out my man crush Matt Giteau card. I don’t think you necessarily do need a gain line 12 but you need someone who can play that role occasionally.

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@thepaulwilliams Ryan Baird straight in the backs - any position will do.

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@Julien_Funes I am absolutely here for this content

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@Roarzz The funny & true tweets are the best

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@JBradleyBT @BelTel_Sport Best of luck Jonathan. You’re a very talented writer and always enjoyed your insights.

Also, just registering the profile pic; weirdly I assumed you had a full head of hair 🤷‍♂️

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Englands 4 wins out of 11 at Twickenham is a mental stat. #ENGvIRE

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@mickobrien0 Totally Mick. To think where we where just a few years ago

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@DylanGoliath50 @alanwalters6 @scrumming_ten Dropping the number of teams disappointed me the most. I think 7’s is struggling with its identity a little but it’s still a class product.

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@DasNeilpferd 50 odd points not to be sneezed at regardless of circumstance or opposition. Just nice not to have over arching negativity front of mind for once

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@scrumming_ten This is a magic idea, love it.

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@alanwalters6 @scrumming_ten Mate, this is literally a ridiculous take. World rugby have done plenty wrong but this isn’t in that bucket.

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@jonny_mccormick We’ll take what we can get Jonny. McCann is the interesting one. After a couple of preemptive elevations to heights not yet reached he’s really kicked on. #SUFTUM

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@thepaulwilliams Horrific luck but Ramos is one hell of a baller. Put it another way, not having an out and out ten will not be the reason for their struggles.