Emotional Doddie Weir's powerful final message continues to …
2024年9月10日 · A charismatic presence, famous for his colourful suits and infectious humour, Weir’s final message, included in his Order of Service, reflected his enduring optimism: “I hope you’ve had a bit of a laugh, maybe a wee cry, and taken on some of my positive thinking.”
60 Of The Best – Great Quotes from the late great Bill McLaren …
2012年3月15日 · On Doddie Weir (and told by Doddie) “Doddie Weir as much help as a lighthouse in the desert ” On another lineout jumper “Jumping like a border salmon in a river” Weather. “The balls as slippery as a wet trout” “I tell ye, that ball’s like a bar of soap down there.” After a ball was knocked on. Absolute Classic McLaren.
15 of the best quotes from the 'Voice of Rugby' Bill McLaren - The …
2017年4月14日 · “Doddie Weir, as much help as a lighthouse in the desert” Describing the build of a particularly slight player... “I’ve seen bigger legs hanging out of a crow’s nest” His own take on life... “A...
Bill McLaren Rugby Quotes (With Explanations) - Rugby Dome
2022年1月4日 · This refers to Springbok Mark Andrews and Scotland’s Doddie Weir competing for the ball in the lineout. I’ve already described Doddie Weir in the previous quote. Mark Andrews played 77 tests at lock for South Africa from 1994 to 2002.
Best Scotland Rugby Quotes (Top 19) - Rugby Dome
Let’s start with a Scottish rugby legend who never actually beat England. But like the rest of us, Doddie Weir had the pleasure of watching some epic wins against the Auld Enemy. All glorious. There is no such thing as a lucky, dodgy, narrow, tight, or jammy win over England. They are all glorious. Doddie Weir. Doddie Weir speaks the truth!
LIST | 8 Great Doddie Weir moments: An absolute LEGEND
2020年1月20日 · Here are eight of our favourite Doddie moments from down the years: 1. Hard as nails. We will start off by heading back to 1999. The Scotland lock, was representing the Barbarians against Leicester Tigers at Twickenham, took a huge punch to the chin from rugby hard man Martin Johnson. Of course, he didn’t go down! 2. His only Championship try.
Doddie Weir tributes: 'Inspirational, courageous, fun, spirited ...
2022年11月27日 · Tributes to former Scotland rugby international Doddie Weir have been flooding in following news of death at the age of 52, six years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
60 Of The Best – Great Quotes from the late great Bill McLaren …
2012年2月10日 · On Scotland’s towering Doddie Weir running with the ball, “like a run-away giraffe.” On Ireland’s Simon Geoghegan, Irish winger “He’s like Bambi on speed.” On NZ’s Grant Batty: “He plays like a runaway bullet.”
Doddie Weir: a life well lived and a legacy that won’t be forgotten
2022年11月27日 · UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweeted: “Rest in peace Doddie Weir OBE. All my family’s thoughts are with Kathy and her sons.” The Prince and Princess of Wales tweeted: “Doddie Weir was a hero – we are so sad to hear of his passing. His immense talent on the pitch as well as his tireless efforts to raise awareness of MND were an ...
Wife of Scots rugby hero Doddie Weir describes him as …
2022年11月26日 · “Doddie put the same energy and even more love and fun into our lives together – he was a true family man. It is difficult to put into words how much we will miss him. “MND took so much from...