Room 101: Huw Morgan – Wharfedale centre
I may be a southerner by birth but my time spent studying up north has made me come to realise just how bad London beer is – and how much better a tipple you get up north by comparison. Ilkley Brewery’s range is probably my favourite. London ale doesn’t have a head on it and it’s flat. Basically it’s about as enjoyable to drink as river water.
TRP verdict: By heck lad, thou hast not tried enough ale yet
2. Canada Goose Jackets
Somehow these artic jackets have become very popular and trendy among the student fraternity even though they can cost upwards of £700. No amount of protection against the cold is worth that much in my opinion. To be honest, I can’t see how my fellow students can justify spending so much on a coat when, for the most part, day-time temperatures in this country rarely dip below freezing.
TRP verdict: You’ve got this one wrapped up
3. Lazy Punditry
Lawrence Dallaglio uses ‘physicality’ a lot in his punditry but he is definitely not alone in using ‘buzz’ words when they don’t add anything to the narrative. This extends to players and coaches, too. My eyes roll whenever I hear the phrase, ‘let’s pick up the comms’ (as in communication) during a team talk. It’s not specific and not helpful. The English language is a beautiful thing so let’s use it and not be so narrow!
TRP verdict: Have a word with yourself, phrase play is a massive part of the game nowadays.
