Meet Coach Rover: sometimes hostile and sarcastic.
While it's true that Rover is by nature rather easily annoyed (which is why he's one of the "
Suburbs Sunshine Boys"), it is also true that some things really get under his skin.You see, in addition to a love of music, story and song, the Celtic race can also be distinguished by an occasional dark streak; this is more pronounced in some Celts than others. Having dealt with Rover for a few years via e-mails, I can state that our beloved head coach certainly has this dark, mordant streak in his personality. (Remember the time, on his birthday, he extended his middle finger at the hapless P.J. Skiddoo's singer?) And it's all the more pronounced now that he has two considerable responsibilities - head coach and club treasurer - stressing him.
So, friends and fellow-ruggers, here are some surefire ways to really and truly annoy Rover. Try 'em out sometime. But when you do, please make sure I'm nearby with my camera at the ready. I love it when his eyes start to bulge, his face becomes florid and his ears stick out. Then that extended middle finger isn't far off.
2. Tell him you don't serve Guinness, or, invite him over for a Guinness and serve him Miller Lite instead.
3. Tell him your favorite historical figure was Oliver Cromwell.
4. Kick the ball ahead when you are inside the opposition 22. Or, be a forward and kick the ball, at any place or any time.
5. Suggest to him that he needs to borrow some of Elvis' Grecian Formula.
6. Stop by the sidelines for a chit-chat while a game is going on. Hey, just wishing him a nice day might be enough.7. Back-talk or complain during a game about anything. (He demands the monopoly on complaints, you see.)
8. Run weak side and get thrown into touch. (If you're inside the opposition's 22 it's best to move to Calgary, a.s.a.p.)
9. Let the ball bounce on a restart or 22 drop, or worse, knock-on during same.
10. Take training equipment home and leave it there. It's especially annoying to him because he bought a lot of it!