Go Machine Go.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Kenya Cup Results 270210
Impala 16 Nondies 10 Machine 15 Nakuru 7 Quins 5 Strathmore 3 KCB 26 Mwamba 18.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Weekend Games
Getting back into my stride slowly. Kenya Cup Week 3 sees Resolution Health Impala host Nondescripts, Kenya Commercial Bank host Mwamba, Strathmore Leos host Nivea for Men Harlequiuns and Mean Machine host Nakuru.
Impala will overrun Nondies by 8 points, KCB will whip Mwamba by over 15 points, Strathmore will harass Quins but eventually lose by 8 points and I expect Machine to beat Nakuru by a score.
Results here after the matches, have a great weekend.
Impala will overrun Nondies by 8 points, KCB will whip Mwamba by over 15 points, Strathmore will harass Quins but eventually lose by 8 points and I expect Machine to beat Nakuru by a score.
Results here after the matches, have a great weekend.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
KRFU Elections Outcome : No accounts yet again
To Kenya Rugby Sponsors: Kenya Airways and Safaricom
Michael Joseph and Titus Naikuni
It is hoped that significantly you were keenly watching the outcome of
yesterdays KRFU election. Two historical things happened and these
should be of great worry to you both gentlemen.
1. The KRFU AGM was held and for the 4th or 5th year in a row no
accounts or financial statements were passed. This is a common tactic
of this body. Deeper meaning is sponsors can never really track their
money once it is bequethed to KRFU.
2. David Lukalo or 'Lucky' as called in certain circles will go down
in history as the only KRFU Treasurer never to produce a set a proper
accounts while in office for four years. That is an amazing record.
With sponsors pumping in more money to this body they must really ask
where is the money going really?
EABL and Virgin ran for the hills while they could. With free Kenya
Airways tickets for directors to fly around the world, Safaricom will
soon feel the desire of directors (actually Frank Sabwa and cronies)
demanding airtime and free phones.
As for Richard Omwela all one can say is prepare for the battle of
your life. Now you are in the radar of this unscruplous group and your
are next on their targets. Fred Ollows has won this round and he will
definitely work hard to make sure you make an exit in 12 months time.
Michael Mwangi Muthee must be smiling very hard as Edward Rombo
prepares his triumphant entry in a year. Then again there could be
surprises in store.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Breaking News: Status Quo Remains
At the KRFU AGM held this afternoon, the clubs have given the current office a clean bill of health and allowed key members of the board to continue with their mandate. Fred Odhiambo and Frank Sabwa have won the seat of Vice Chairman and Secretary respectively. New face Henry Emuye comes in as treasurer however.
Branko Nginja has retained his seat as director and Edward Rombo comes in as a new director. I am yet to confirm the last name.
Have a good evening.
Two Years Ago
The same time, two years ago. Was my colleague right, or was he wrong? The choice is yours. And as we go into elections today, we must be fair and issue a balanced scorecard to the incumbents, without leaving the challengers with no chance. Posts up for election.
Vice Chairman - the incumbent Fred Odhiambo faces challengers Aggrey Chabeda and Gabriel Ouko.
Secretary - the incumbent Franks Sabwa faces challenger Sasha Mutai.
Treasurer - the incumbent David Lukalo faces challenger Henry Emuye.
Directors - I'm not too sure of these, but I believe Sasha Mutai has come to the end of his term and cannot stand again. Shaka Kwach and Branko Nginja are eligible for re-election. Challenging them are a field comprising nominees from several clubs, amongst them Nakuru, Nondescripts, Kisumu and others. Voting is that each eligible voter will cast 3 votes for his choice of 3 directors. Word has it Nondies have 3 nominees for all 3 seats!
I wish them all well and I hope and trust that this year, accounts from the last 3 years will be table without error and passed.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Weekly Ramble
For some reason, this year, the KRFU elections seem to be a low key affair. For a union that sends out at least 4 media releases a week, I am yet to see one concerning the AGM that is scheduled for tomorrow. Much as an AGM is for the union to highlight it's achievements and its agenda for the coming year, they at times turn to be our typical Kenyan political scenario. Last year's was one of the hottest in recent times when one Mwangi Muthee tried to dethrone the incumbent chairman Richard Omwela. And it turned out to be a real good battle. The thing that still puzzles me, as did last year, what really is there in it?
Last year's posts prior to the AGM were heated and so were the responses. We were called partisan and accused of having an agenda. We were accused of being broke and hiding to throw stones from the bushes. You be the judge yourself. Ours was to point out glaring irregularities in governance and procurement and all that the union does. The KRFU constitution is also clearly a strange one in that it is written to guarantee continuity! What if that continuity is not desired? What if radical surgery is required? Or, on the other side, what if we need uninterrupted continuity? What the strange constitution also ensures is that good continuity can be disrupted. A case in point is that the director who was in charge of the largely successful Sevens squad, has reached the end of his term and must step down! What options remain for him? Is he now a spent force in rugby, his youth notwithstanding? Or does he go for higher office?
As I try to be neutral, I will talk about the higher office. The "owners" of Rugby in Kenya felt, a few years ago, that they needed their own people in office. I do not know if it was to "tame" the Chairman, or to assist him in his goals and in his vision. But first they had other business to deal with. To sort out once and for all what they perceived as the greatest evil bedeviling Rugby in Kenya. To tame one club that was the epitome of impunity. That was the greatest hindrance to the smooth running of the union. The stumbling block to ground development on Ngong Road. And a constant threat to the stability of the union. That they were perfectly placed to do this was not in doubt. Having overseen the collapse of a one time giant club in the country, and from the inside, what easier way to do that than as a protagonist! And so two years were wasted before they realised who the real enemy was.
Fast forward to today and what do they have on their list of achievements that the chairman cannot claim as his own? I wait to see. And for Sasha Mutai, with his impressive and snowy clean track record, has he got a right to challenge for the top seats? An astounding YES from me. And given (without putting down unsubstantiated claimshere like Morocco and Tunis) the lack of track record of the incumbents (even the treasurer does not understand simple accounting), does any one else have right to challenge for these seats? Once more a resounding YES. Because sometimes a change is as good as a rest... isn't it!
As a parting shot, I still don't understand what is at stake here. If there is no money in the union and there is no benefit in being a director or an officer, what's the big deal? Why not have a governing body of clubs representatives who among themselves annually select the officers? As per this post of last year, iko kitu and I will find out what.
Last year's posts prior to the AGM were heated and so were the responses. We were called partisan and accused of having an agenda. We were accused of being broke and hiding to throw stones from the bushes. You be the judge yourself. Ours was to point out glaring irregularities in governance and procurement and all that the union does. The KRFU constitution is also clearly a strange one in that it is written to guarantee continuity! What if that continuity is not desired? What if radical surgery is required? Or, on the other side, what if we need uninterrupted continuity? What the strange constitution also ensures is that good continuity can be disrupted. A case in point is that the director who was in charge of the largely successful Sevens squad, has reached the end of his term and must step down! What options remain for him? Is he now a spent force in rugby, his youth notwithstanding? Or does he go for higher office?
As I try to be neutral, I will talk about the higher office. The "owners" of Rugby in Kenya felt, a few years ago, that they needed their own people in office. I do not know if it was to "tame" the Chairman, or to assist him in his goals and in his vision. But first they had other business to deal with. To sort out once and for all what they perceived as the greatest evil bedeviling Rugby in Kenya. To tame one club that was the epitome of impunity. That was the greatest hindrance to the smooth running of the union. The stumbling block to ground development on Ngong Road. And a constant threat to the stability of the union. That they were perfectly placed to do this was not in doubt. Having overseen the collapse of a one time giant club in the country, and from the inside, what easier way to do that than as a protagonist! And so two years were wasted before they realised who the real enemy was.
Fast forward to today and what do they have on their list of achievements that the chairman cannot claim as his own? I wait to see. And for Sasha Mutai, with his impressive and snowy clean track record, has he got a right to challenge for the top seats? An astounding YES from me. And given (without putting down unsubstantiated claims
As a parting shot, I still don't understand what is at stake here. If there is no money in the union and there is no benefit in being a director or an officer, what's the big deal? Why not have a governing body of clubs representatives who among themselves annually select the officers? As per this post of last year, iko kitu and I will find out what.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Kenya Rugby Elections: Omwela keeping fingers crossed
Kenya Rugby Football Union go to the polls on Wednesday 24 February.
One man who is clearly awaiting the outcome of results is KRFU
Chairman Richard Omwela. As fate would have it two of his internal
opponents vice-chairman Fred Odhiambo 'Niga' and Secretary-General
Frank Sabwa face stiff opposition in their bids to retain their seats.
Both have never hidden their contempt for Omwela whom they consider a
non-rugby man having never played rugby. Both F's are somewhat
carrying baggage full of liabilities with Sabwa being remembered
notoriously for the Kenya u18 fiasco in Morrocco where Sabwa and a
shady travel agent jeopardised travel arrangements for personal
financial gain. Niga on the other hand has been largely invisible as
the KRFU number 2 since ascending to that position being more
preoccupied as Postmaster-General at Posta of which now he has sued
the government for failing to renew his contract after he was
dismissed on corruption allegations. These 2 F's Omwela would gladly
love to do without especially after they strongly campaigned behind
the scenes for Michael Muthee Mwangi in the 2009 KRFU AGM. Even former
teammate Edward Rombo now firmly a Mwamba man and contesting for
directorship has loudly called for their removal from the KRFU. It
will be remembered the two failed to endorse Rombo as national 7's
coach and instead let Ben Ayimba be appointed to the post when Rombo
should have been the natural successor to Gordon Anampiu. Sabwa and
Niga are however not going down without a fight as their pillar of
support is KRFU Development Officer Fred Ollows who has been burning
the midnight oil campaigning for the two as they are his strongest
allies on the KRFU board due to their association at Barclays rugby
when it existed. Ollows knows his position will come under sharp
scrutiny should the duo make the widely expected exit. Omwela must now
know that Ollows is the enemy within. More important for Omwela is the
2 F's must be voted out and whoever replaces the 2 will be much better
prospects than the two currently. Hopefully clubs will see it Omwela's
way and vote in new blood. Since coming back from Las Vegas Omwela has
uncharacterically remained silent as he awaits the outcome of the KRFU
Agm and he keeps his fingers crossed. Fate can decide to be kind or
not kind to him.
One man who is clearly awaiting the outcome of results is KRFU
Chairman Richard Omwela. As fate would have it two of his internal
opponents vice-chairman Fred Odhiambo 'Niga' and Secretary-General
Frank Sabwa face stiff opposition in their bids to retain their seats.
Both have never hidden their contempt for Omwela whom they consider a
non-rugby man having never played rugby. Both F's are somewhat
carrying baggage full of liabilities with Sabwa being remembered
notoriously for the Kenya u18 fiasco in Morrocco where Sabwa and a
shady travel agent jeopardised travel arrangements for personal
financial gain. Niga on the other hand has been largely invisible as
the KRFU number 2 since ascending to that position being more
preoccupied as Postmaster-General at Posta of which now he has sued
the government for failing to renew his contract after he was
dismissed on corruption allegations. These 2 F's Omwela would gladly
love to do without especially after they strongly campaigned behind
the scenes for Michael Muthee Mwangi in the 2009 KRFU AGM. Even former
teammate Edward Rombo now firmly a Mwamba man and contesting for
directorship has loudly called for their removal from the KRFU. It
will be remembered the two failed to endorse Rombo as national 7's
coach and instead let Ben Ayimba be appointed to the post when Rombo
should have been the natural successor to Gordon Anampiu. Sabwa and
Niga are however not going down without a fight as their pillar of
support is KRFU Development Officer Fred Ollows who has been burning
the midnight oil campaigning for the two as they are his strongest
allies on the KRFU board due to their association at Barclays rugby
when it existed. Ollows knows his position will come under sharp
scrutiny should the duo make the widely expected exit. Omwela must now
know that Ollows is the enemy within. More important for Omwela is the
2 F's must be voted out and whoever replaces the 2 will be much better
prospects than the two currently. Hopefully clubs will see it Omwela's
way and vote in new blood. Since coming back from Las Vegas Omwela has
uncharacterically remained silent as he awaits the outcome of the KRFU
Agm and he keeps his fingers crossed. Fate can decide to be kind or
not kind to him.
(Now reporting from USA)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Kenya Cup Results : 200210
Impala 21 Mean Machine 15
KCB 28 Nondies 22
Quins 60 Mwamba 19
Nakuru 5 Strathmore Leos 3
KCB 28 Nondies 22
Quins 60 Mwamba 19
Nakuru 5 Strathmore Leos 3
Friday, February 19, 2010
IRB 7's : No easy going for Kenya in Hong Kong
This years Hong Kong Sevens will see a huge offer of prize money USD
150,000 up for grabs. Together with that the 24 team competition has
30 points up for grabs to the winner. This is where the IRB winner
willl be determined (maybe) as it will be a crucial turning point in
the competition.
150,000 up for grabs. Together with that the 24 team competition has
30 points up for grabs to the winner. This is where the IRB winner
willl be determined (maybe) as it will be a crucial turning point in
the competition.
Kenya have been placed in a very competitive pool in Hong Kong. The
pool where they have been seeded tops in Pool F is more of an
Inter-Africa supremacy contest or an African Pool of Death. Their
opponents will be outgoing IRB Champions South Africa, perennial
rivals Zimbabwe and Asian dark horses Korea (probaby South). Kenya
Rugby 7's better known as Shujaa will have their rugby credentials
severely tested in Hong Kong.
Pool F
Kenya
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Korea
Thursday, February 18, 2010
IRB 7's : Adelaide pool released
Barely 48 hours since our Kenya Rugby 7's team Shujaa returned home
the next round of the IRB 7's already looms.
the next round of the IRB 7's already looms.
The Australia Rugby Union (ARU) have released the pools. Kenya are
placed in a tricky pool as follows and will need to further raise
their game to progress. They are paired with giants Fiji, world
champions Wales and unpredictable Papua New Guinea.
It will be recalled that last year Kenya reached their first ever and
only final in Adelaide where they were overwhelmed by current
defending and slowly outgoing IRB Series Champions South Africa.
Pool C
Fiji
Kenya
Wales
Papua New Guinea
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
IRB 7's : Kenya Rugby 7's bring value to Valentine weekend.
A weekend of true value, happiness, love and great rugby by Kenya
Rugby 7's. My mama could not have asked for more from Khayange, Injera
and the rest of the team. They certainly stole our hearts by finishing
3rd in Las Vegas.
Rugby 7's. My mama could not have asked for more from Khayange, Injera
and the rest of the team. They certainly stole our hearts by finishing
3rd in Las Vegas.
Why 3rd? I say third because the only two teams we lost to were the
ones that played the finals being Samoa the champs and New Zealand All
Blacks the runnerup. Kudos to the boys and the coaches.
Looking a bit closer at our games it was indeed rather obvious that
against the lesser teams we play very well and score at will. Against
the big teams we struggle and when shut out we have no plan B
seroiusly lacking ideas. Khayange and Injera were shut out at times
and we went into panic mode.
The positive side is we made an attempt to use the subs more and it
indeed helped. What we need is quality from the bench. Adema needs
more game time to get into his stride, Nyambu needs to come more off
the bench to score vital winning tries. Allan Onyango's presence was
massive for the team and so was assistant coach Felix Ochieng. He
provides a good balance when present.
Amonde is still not an international class player and he urgently
needs to pave way for Dennis 'Mawanja' Mwanja also known famously as
the 'IronMan'. Mwanja is back to his devastating self as has been seen
in the last few weeks. The injury is gone and the form is back.
Let's welcome the team back and give them a real heroes or Shujaa
welcome. Go Kenya Go. Shujaa our rugby team.
Monday, February 15, 2010
IRB Sevens Las Vegas Wrap
A good summary from the IRB Website. In all a much better performance from us. An improved use of the bench helped us to achieve this. We still remain in sixth position with 44 points, two behind a much improved Australia side and eight above defending champions South Africa. Our defense is greatly improved, however we seem to have lost some spark in our attack. We seem too predictable and teams are quick to shut us down. A change of tack is clearly needed in this aspect.
Looking at the Australian performance, their impeccable and impressive handling got them out of lots of trouble and put them in favorable positions and that is something we should emulate.
Looking at the Australian performance, their impeccable and impressive handling got them out of lots of trouble and put them in favorable positions and that is something we should emulate.
Next stop Adelaide.
IRB Las Vegas Sevens Result: Kenya 7 New Zealand 21
Scored first but were unable to build on this. We bow out at the semi final stage but a good performance all the same. Victor Oduor with our only try. Let's try and get some rest now...
IRB Las Vegas Sevens Result: Kenya 26 England 21
Tense stuff, went into sudden death. Ben Nyambu atoned for his previous performance in past outings to score the decisive try. We play New Zealand in the Semis. Good use of replacements for once by the bench.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
IRB Las Vegas Sevens Results Day One
Kenya 33 Chile 7
Kenya 19 Scotland 0
Kenya 7 Samoa 19
Main Cup Quarter Final 14.2.2010
Kenya vs England at 10pm onwards (EAT)
Good luck Kenya
Go Kenya Go.
http://www.irb.com/irbsevens/edition=4/news/newsid=2035926.html
Kenya Cup Results 130310
Nakuru 32 Mwamba 3 Quins 31 Nondies 10 Impala 31 Strathmore 3 KCB 54 Machine 16
IRB Las Vegas Sevens Result: Kenya 33 Chile 7
We barely got out of first gear. Some troubling issues but good to go for the 2nd game. Problem is same people doing the same old. Game 2 next.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Kenyans a coming baby...
I saw this on UR7s Twitter feed and could not resist. What more inspiration do we need in the "sin" city. Expectations are high as always, I have toned mine down a mite.. A semi final appearance is more than good enough and shows steady progression. It will give us more to look forward to in the other legs.
Updates here after the matches.
Friday, February 12, 2010
IRB 7's Las Vegas, Nevada - Rugby and Valentines here come Kenya 7's
Before I forget I want to wish a Happy Valentine to my mama and a plentiful rugby weekend to all the funs (sic).
The action couldn't be better. The weekend is full of Kenya Rugby. There's the 7's in Las Vegas, there's Kenya Cup and Eric Shirley and as a bonus the Super 14 has began and all New Zealand teams are favorites.
The Kenya 7's look like they will click this weekend so its one up and wishing them all the best. They are indeed in a tough pool but should qualify. Coach Ayimba should use the bench exhaustively and get the best out of the boys. Biko and Horace deserve more game time and Allan Onyango must replace Nyambu or Opong. With assistant coach Felix Ochieng in Las Vegas, the technical balance will be maintained. Good luck Kenya Kenya 7's. Go Kenya Go. My mama and I will be awake and watching at Mwenda's or Shebeen.
Kenya v Chile Sat 13th February 2010, 11.50pm (Kenya Time)
Kenya v Scotland Sun 14th February 2010 2.56am (Kenya Time)
Kenya v Samoa Sun 14th February 2010 6.36am (Kenya Time)
The action couldn't be better. The weekend is full of Kenya Rugby. There's the 7's in Las Vegas, there's Kenya Cup and Eric Shirley and as a bonus the Super 14 has began and all New Zealand teams are favorites.
The Kenya 7's look like they will click this weekend so its one up and wishing them all the best. They are indeed in a tough pool but should qualify. Coach Ayimba should use the bench exhaustively and get the best out of the boys. Biko and Horace deserve more game time and Allan Onyango must replace Nyambu or Opong. With assistant coach Felix Ochieng in Las Vegas, the technical balance will be maintained. Good luck Kenya Kenya 7's. Go Kenya Go. My mama and I will be awake and watching at Mwenda's or Shebeen.
Kenya v Chile Sat 13th February 2010, 11.50pm (Kenya Time)
Kenya v Scotland Sun 14th February 2010 2.56am (Kenya Time)
Kenya v Samoa Sun 14th February 2010 6.36am (Kenya Time)
Weekend Games
Our regular weekends are back. Kenya Cup and Eric Shirley commence and it is short and quick this time. Only one leg then semis and finals so no time for recovery.
Impala host Strathmore University, KCB host Mean Machine, Quins host Nondies and Nakuru host Mwamba. My calls are Impala over Strathmore, though not by too much. KCB will pip Machine, one score the range. Quins should beat Nondies by 10 points and I think Nakuru/Mwamba will be tight, not more than 5 points in it.
The Sevens side is in Las Vegas for the US leg of the IRB Sevens World Series and they have a lot to make up for. The crowd support in the US is usually good and the boys may rise to the challenge this time. We are in Pool C and play first against Chile at 11.50 p.m., second match against Scotland at 2.56 a.m. and lastly against Samoa at 6.36 a.m. all times EAT.
Hopefully we will bring you updates after the matches on this site. Do have a good weekend.
Impala host Strathmore University, KCB host Mean Machine, Quins host Nondies and Nakuru host Mwamba. My calls are Impala over Strathmore, though not by too much. KCB will pip Machine, one score the range. Quins should beat Nondies by 10 points and I think Nakuru/Mwamba will be tight, not more than 5 points in it.
The Sevens side is in Las Vegas for the US leg of the IRB Sevens World Series and they have a lot to make up for. The crowd support in the US is usually good and the boys may rise to the challenge this time. We are in Pool C and play first against Chile at 11.50 p.m., second match against Scotland at 2.56 a.m. and lastly against Samoa at 6.36 a.m. all times EAT.
Hopefully we will bring you updates after the matches on this site. Do have a good weekend.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Weekly Ramble
Is the union principle of top down development working? That is a question I have asked myself many a time. I, for one, am a believer in bottom up principles as they are all inclusive and all encompassing and leaves nothing to chance if well managed. The reverse I believe is escapist and myopic and for the faint hearted. However, I may be wrong!
For over a decade now, the union has concentrated on "developing" the sevens team as a viable product, through the annual Safari Sevens, and through increasing support for the team as it participates in the IRB Sevens World Series. The profile of these seven (?) gentlemen was raised so high they started raising eyebrows. Carisbrook of New Zealand saw the opportunity and were the first jersey sponsors. Skewed though that deal was, it was a start in itself. Next came Tusker, with Kooga in tow. And things started looking up. From a team that simply took jerseys for free, they are now commanding sponsorships of upto Ksh. 15M in six months and for the Safari Sevens, from a mere Ksh. 3M in the first year to over Ksh. 28M this year. So how has this helped rugby development in Kenya?
The rising fortunes of the seven (?) gentlemen has created a yearning for association with the name 'Rugby". Many do not really know the difference between seven a side and fifteen a side, but the yearning is turning into a craving. Everyone now wants to be a part of rugby. Be it the spectators (funs?), or even now, sponsors. I had mentioned in one of my last rambles of the year that clubs would get larger and larger sponsorships this year. And it has come to pass. Already Impala managed to squeeze a good amount from Resolution Health and Quins have managed to squeeze an even larger amount from beauty product supplier Nivea. And the trend will continue. Teams like Mwamba and Mean Machine will realise that they sold themselves cheap to water manufacturer H2O and demand more and maybe, just maybe, Nondies will work on being a formidable team, able to attract sponsors with demands, as opposed to getting handouts from philanthropic supporters.
So has the union played a role in this? By demanding more and more from sponsors, they have created a place below this for those not willing to foot the big bucks to come in. All this of course inadvertently as they themselves have failed to secure a major sponsor for the fifteens team!
For over a decade now, the union has concentrated on "developing" the sevens team as a viable product, through the annual Safari Sevens, and through increasing support for the team as it participates in the IRB Sevens World Series. The profile of these seven (?) gentlemen was raised so high they started raising eyebrows. Carisbrook of New Zealand saw the opportunity and were the first jersey sponsors. Skewed though that deal was, it was a start in itself. Next came Tusker, with Kooga in tow. And things started looking up. From a team that simply took jerseys for free, they are now commanding sponsorships of upto Ksh. 15M in six months and for the Safari Sevens, from a mere Ksh. 3M in the first year to over Ksh. 28M this year. So how has this helped rugby development in Kenya?
The rising fortunes of the seven (?) gentlemen has created a yearning for association with the name 'Rugby". Many do not really know the difference between seven a side and fifteen a side, but the yearning is turning into a craving. Everyone now wants to be a part of rugby. Be it the spectators (funs?), or even now, sponsors. I had mentioned in one of my last rambles of the year that clubs would get larger and larger sponsorships this year. And it has come to pass. Already Impala managed to squeeze a good amount from Resolution Health and Quins have managed to squeeze an even larger amount from beauty product supplier Nivea. And the trend will continue. Teams like Mwamba and Mean Machine will realise that they sold themselves cheap to water manufacturer H2O and demand more and maybe, just maybe, Nondies will work on being a formidable team, able to attract sponsors with demands, as opposed to getting handouts from philanthropic supporters.
So has the union played a role in this? By demanding more and more from sponsors, they have created a place below this for those not willing to foot the big bucks to come in. All this of course inadvertently as they themselves have failed to secure a major sponsor for the fifteens team!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Impala Claim Floodlit Trophy
Impala clinched the first trophy of the season with a 17 13 victory over KCB at the Resolution Impala Floodlit Tournament yesterday. Mangu won the school's category with a 9 0 victory over surprise finalists Moi Forces Academy.
The leagues kick off next weekend. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
The leagues kick off next weekend. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 17 Australia 26
Came from 26-0 down so was too little too late. We're just not clicking or psyched enough, it seems. We're down and out for now, so until next weekend in Vegas. Have a good rest of the weekend, I'm off to sleep now.
Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 12 Samoa 14
Started well and led 12-0 at half time. However could not keep up the momentum and barely moved in the second half. We now drop down to the semi finals of the plate competition.
Wellington Rugby 7s Update: Kenya 12 Samoa 14
A good start, going ahead 12 nil at half time but totally out of it in the 2nd half. We now drop to the plate semi.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wellington Rugby 7's Update: Day 1 Wrap Up
Perhaps we expected too much from the lads. Perhaps they have over-trained. Perhaps they are jaded. Perhaps they are homesick. I just don't know. Our mental strength does not seem to be up to the task and we're struggling. Despite over a week at a high performance centre, we don't seem to be showing much for it. My own experience tells me we tend to relax after such an exposure. We tend to think the games will be easier on us, on our bodies. So we do not work as hard as we would normally.
We do not seem to be exerting ourselves. We just want the job to be done and the plays to sort out the scoring. Nothing extra. The normal people are stepping up their game and providing the difference. Captain Humphrey Kayange as usual leading from the front. And Ian Simiyu, working hard to create as always. Vice Captain Gibson Weru Kahuthia is also bringing in the extra edge. And this time too, Lavin Asego is doing much more, though I think he should lay off goal kicking for a while. Collins Injera.. well, he seems to be waiting for space to avail itself.. doing nothing on his own.
Maybe it is our normal hardship that makes us special. Maybe the tag of under dogs makes us work harder. Maybe we need to step back and look at it from the outside. But it seems my predictions were wrong, and Samoa will definitely have our number. Notwithstanding the injury to Ashioya and maybe Injera will wake up sore after that body slam, and maybe we may just wake up mentally tough. But I look forward to Las Vegas, where the 13th man will be there in full force.
We do not seem to be exerting ourselves. We just want the job to be done and the plays to sort out the scoring. Nothing extra. The normal people are stepping up their game and providing the difference. Captain Humphrey Kayange as usual leading from the front. And Ian Simiyu, working hard to create as always. Vice Captain Gibson Weru Kahuthia is also bringing in the extra edge. And this time too, Lavin Asego is doing much more, though I think he should lay off goal kicking for a while. Collins Injera.. well, he seems to be waiting for space to avail itself.. doing nothing on his own.
Maybe it is our normal hardship that makes us special. Maybe the tag of under dogs makes us work harder. Maybe we need to step back and look at it from the outside. But it seems my predictions were wrong, and Samoa will definitely have our number. Notwithstanding the injury to Ashioya and maybe Injera will wake up sore after that body slam, and maybe we may just wake up mentally tough. But I look forward to Las Vegas, where the 13th man will be there in full force.
Wellington Rugby 7's Update: Kenya 10 England 24
Fired first then lost the plot. Only Weru and Simiyu across the line. We await our quarter final parings. I will post my comments later on today. Been up from early and still have a full day's work.
Have a good Furahiday.
UPDATE: We meet Samoa in the second quarter final at 04:55 a.m. EAT.
Have a good Furahiday.
UPDATE: We meet Samoa in the second quarter final at 04:55 a.m. EAT.
Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 24 USA 7
A better more focused performance though off to a slow start again, going 0-7 down early on. Woke up and did the business. Two tries by Lavin Asego, one by Innocent Simiyu and one by Collins Injera. Kicking was a bit off once more, maybe time we got brave and used another goal kicker as Asego's hamstring seems to be interfering.
Next game at about 11.
Next game at about 11.
Wellington Rugby 7's Update : Kenya 15 Tonga 7
A very shaky start. Went down 0-7 before recovering to win this one. We don't seem sharp at all and are very casual in our approach. Defense and goal kicking is woeful. Need to step up 5x. Try scorers Gibson Weru one and Collins Injera 2.
Next game in 3 hours.
Next game in 3 hours.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
My take on the 15's Squad Selection
Props
1. Nzioka Muema Impala -Good size, but can he get the mobility required for test level rugby? I think of Richard bands outsprinting backs from half pitch to score a great try for the springboks against the all blacks. Luckily there is lots of time to work on his fitness.
2. Edwin Alubaka KCB - Does not impose himself sufficiently, does not know how to get the most from his size and strenght, hopeless ball presentation skills.
3. Lawrence Terer Impala -Was part of last seasons nakuru pack of devastating forwards, more game time required to make a more informed accessment.
4. David Abenga Impala -Another one from nakuru, Was impressive in his Elgon cup debut but has been a pale shadow of himself at the floodlits
5. Daniel Kiptoo Kenya Harlequins -Super player added more to his ammunition last season, crunching tackling and excellent distribution. Cant think of a weakness. Can teach everyone a thing or two about tackling.
Hookers
6. Vincent On'gera Quins -More accuracy needed in his lineout throws and stronger ball carrying.
7. Simon Warui Nakuru -Don’t know anything about him but comes from an excellent stable “nakuru”
Locks
8. Wilson K'Opondo Mean Machine -Needs to be more explosive and work on his hands otherwise has great potential to take his game to another level.
9. Mike Aung Nondies- Had a forgettable last season, and based on that does not deserve to be on the squad.
10. George Odipo Quins -Needs to work on his concentration on the pitch and also his hands. Excellent ball carrier, but nonexistent in defense.
11. Ronny Mwenesi KCB -Good all round skills, jumping, rucking, defense, hands. Call up has been begging for a while.
Flankers
12. Ken Isindu KCB -Tends to disappear in the games he plays, better carrier than rucker, tackling skills are a bit on the lower end. Needs to bulk up to be more effective. Otherwise an interesting selection.
13. Nick Lang'o Nakuru- Excellent tackler and rucking on and around the base, needs to be more distractive out wide however.
14. David Mogere Quins -Best loosie in the game. 100% commitment to the hit. The ultimate backs nightmare. Needs to however turnover the ball more often after the big hits.
15. Kevin Umbuge Impala -blows hot and cold, If only he could defend as well as he attacks. Lacks concentration on the pitch. Tackling skills questionable.
Eigthmen
16. Lawrence Buyachi Impala -One of the best forwards in ruck play and aggression around the base. However naming him at eightman is a bit too soon considering his only too recent move to the position. I wonder how many games the selectors used to inform their decision.
17. Gray Cullen Nondies -Was brilliant when he played last season, but went off the radar. Needs to play more to get the position back.
18. Duncan Ekasi Impala -Blows hot and cold, nice aggression but tends to get abit overboard should aim to concede less penalties. Needs more gas, tends to take too long to detach from scrums and get to breakdown points.
Scrumhalves
19. Peter Mutai KCB -Needs to take the game more seriously. Needs a lot of strength training, and improve his running game. Good with mixing up things though.
20. Michael Mugo Impala -there is much more to being a scrumhalf than just making your passes. Needs to learn more about his position.
21. Charles Kanyi Nondies -Excellent line breaking scrumhalf. Has an amazing eye for the gap. Can do wonders in a game. Passing the ball under pressure is his weakest link. If only he can work on passing from the base. Only God knows!
Flyhalves
22. Ken Andola Strathmore -Brilliant mind but has to get out off his shell and take control of the backs. Be more assertive on the pitch! Also needs to improve his running game and bulk up.
23. Nato Simiyu Impala -Brilliant runner and passer of the ball, always takes gaps from nowhere. Excellent control and leadership of his backs. His kicking game is the most unpredictable ever and can either win or lose matches. Worst tackler in the business however! Girly tackler.
24. Jotham Yahuma KCB -Good runner and passer, kicking game not so good. Just above average. Does not inspire or poses that creative spark to take control of a game.
Centres
25. Kelvin Omiyo Impala -True boshing centre, amazing strength like an ox. Ball retention and presentation excellent. Should however once in a while offload on the tackle.
26. Bobby Oyugi Nondies -Another excellent player but poor frontal tackling, which is a must for strong centre play.
27. Kevin Gisore Impala -A bulked up Gisore, will take Kenya to rugby heaven. Superb all round skills. Always makes amazing use of the ball. Best all round centre at the moment.
28. Dennis Muhanji Quins -A find from last season. Should work on his killer instinct. Makes breaks but seldom takes them to fruition. He should make an interesting watch this season. Can only get better.
Wingers
29. Felix Ayange Strathmore -Young player should work on his strength, plain runner also. But has good speed and concentration on the pitch.
30. Willaim Ambaka Quins -Have no clue whatsoever who this is.
31. Calvins Biko KCB -fantastic hands, good running lines, but needs to be more unpredictable adding a goosestep, sidestep or handoff to his runs.
32. Graham Kombo Nakuru -Needs to work on his ball carrying and protection skills on contact. Also needs to be more imaginative and expressive on the pitch.
33. Leon Adongo Quins -Needs to take the game more seriously. Build up more passion and hunger to score. Devastating runner.
Fullbacks
34. Vincent Mose Impala -Perfect form last season, but seems to be losing his brilliant counter attack running impetus. Needs strength training.
35. Jay Williams Nondies -The most un-inspired pick for me. Can win or lose a match with his boots and touch-finders. Seems to lose more than he wins them.
My additions.
Hilary Itela – Had a storming came back season. Scored a tone of tries, extremely mobile and with a proper fitness program should be explosive this season.
Frank Ndong – His experience cannot be ignored. Still pushing the game at the highest levels. Superb leadership scrummaging and rucking skills.
Oscar Ouma – this player has gas to burn, a no-nonsense tackler, excellent hands, superb hand off, brilliant steals. Maybe playing at wing at the moment but is the most complete flanking material.
Moses Kola – dependable player, tones of experience, seems to be getting back to full match fitness.
Tackling has and will always be the most important aspect of the game. The whole team save for a few, consists of very weak tacklers, training on this should be a priority area for our coaches. There are always murmurs that tackling training is for beginners. Please someone tell me why the Springboks and All Blacks have numerous tackling drills and sessions. If you cant make a full frontal tackle you are a very weak link on the field.
Another aspect is our own lineout’s, which have seen a lack of variation or mixing up of throws. Uganda had a very interesting variation in last year’s elgon cup which we could not defend against. Our players should be well drilled and work like clock work and aim to steal a good number of opposition balls.
Our defensive formation was also quite shambolic and we leaked tries like clueless babies. But the main chink in the formation was yet again missed or incomplete tackles.
Our coaches have a long time to work on these deficiencies. I do not think that visits by our national team technical bench to club training sessions to work with coaches in eliminating the known shortcomings of selected players would not be welcomed. When it comes to national duty we should all have a common goal.
1. Nzioka Muema Impala -Good size, but can he get the mobility required for test level rugby? I think of Richard bands outsprinting backs from half pitch to score a great try for the springboks against the all blacks. Luckily there is lots of time to work on his fitness.
2. Edwin Alubaka KCB - Does not impose himself sufficiently, does not know how to get the most from his size and strenght, hopeless ball presentation skills.
3. Lawrence Terer Impala -Was part of last seasons nakuru pack of devastating forwards, more game time required to make a more informed accessment.
4. David Abenga Impala -Another one from nakuru, Was impressive in his Elgon cup debut but has been a pale shadow of himself at the floodlits
5. Daniel Kiptoo Kenya Harlequins -Super player added more to his ammunition last season, crunching tackling and excellent distribution. Cant think of a weakness. Can teach everyone a thing or two about tackling.
Hookers
6. Vincent On'gera Quins -More accuracy needed in his lineout throws and stronger ball carrying.
7. Simon Warui Nakuru -Don’t know anything about him but comes from an excellent stable “nakuru”
Locks
8. Wilson K'Opondo Mean Machine -Needs to be more explosive and work on his hands otherwise has great potential to take his game to another level.
9. Mike Aung Nondies- Had a forgettable last season, and based on that does not deserve to be on the squad.
10. George Odipo Quins -Needs to work on his concentration on the pitch and also his hands. Excellent ball carrier, but nonexistent in defense.
11. Ronny Mwenesi KCB -Good all round skills, jumping, rucking, defense, hands. Call up has been begging for a while.
Flankers
12. Ken Isindu KCB -Tends to disappear in the games he plays, better carrier than rucker, tackling skills are a bit on the lower end. Needs to bulk up to be more effective. Otherwise an interesting selection.
13. Nick Lang'o Nakuru- Excellent tackler and rucking on and around the base, needs to be more distractive out wide however.
14. David Mogere Quins -Best loosie in the game. 100% commitment to the hit. The ultimate backs nightmare. Needs to however turnover the ball more often after the big hits.
15. Kevin Umbuge Impala -blows hot and cold, If only he could defend as well as he attacks. Lacks concentration on the pitch. Tackling skills questionable.
Eigthmen
16. Lawrence Buyachi Impala -One of the best forwards in ruck play and aggression around the base. However naming him at eightman is a bit too soon considering his only too recent move to the position. I wonder how many games the selectors used to inform their decision.
17. Gray Cullen Nondies -Was brilliant when he played last season, but went off the radar. Needs to play more to get the position back.
18. Duncan Ekasi Impala -Blows hot and cold, nice aggression but tends to get abit overboard should aim to concede less penalties. Needs more gas, tends to take too long to detach from scrums and get to breakdown points.
Scrumhalves
19. Peter Mutai KCB -Needs to take the game more seriously. Needs a lot of strength training, and improve his running game. Good with mixing up things though.
20. Michael Mugo Impala -there is much more to being a scrumhalf than just making your passes. Needs to learn more about his position.
21. Charles Kanyi Nondies -Excellent line breaking scrumhalf. Has an amazing eye for the gap. Can do wonders in a game. Passing the ball under pressure is his weakest link. If only he can work on passing from the base. Only God knows!
Flyhalves
22. Ken Andola Strathmore -Brilliant mind but has to get out off his shell and take control of the backs. Be more assertive on the pitch! Also needs to improve his running game and bulk up.
23. Nato Simiyu Impala -Brilliant runner and passer of the ball, always takes gaps from nowhere. Excellent control and leadership of his backs. His kicking game is the most unpredictable ever and can either win or lose matches. Worst tackler in the business however! Girly tackler.
24. Jotham Yahuma KCB -Good runner and passer, kicking game not so good. Just above average. Does not inspire or poses that creative spark to take control of a game.
Centres
25. Kelvin Omiyo Impala -True boshing centre, amazing strength like an ox. Ball retention and presentation excellent. Should however once in a while offload on the tackle.
26. Bobby Oyugi Nondies -Another excellent player but poor frontal tackling, which is a must for strong centre play.
27. Kevin Gisore Impala -A bulked up Gisore, will take Kenya to rugby heaven. Superb all round skills. Always makes amazing use of the ball. Best all round centre at the moment.
28. Dennis Muhanji Quins -A find from last season. Should work on his killer instinct. Makes breaks but seldom takes them to fruition. He should make an interesting watch this season. Can only get better.
Wingers
29. Felix Ayange Strathmore -Young player should work on his strength, plain runner also. But has good speed and concentration on the pitch.
30. Willaim Ambaka Quins -Have no clue whatsoever who this is.
31. Calvins Biko KCB -fantastic hands, good running lines, but needs to be more unpredictable adding a goosestep, sidestep or handoff to his runs.
32. Graham Kombo Nakuru -Needs to work on his ball carrying and protection skills on contact. Also needs to be more imaginative and expressive on the pitch.
33. Leon Adongo Quins -Needs to take the game more seriously. Build up more passion and hunger to score. Devastating runner.
Fullbacks
34. Vincent Mose Impala -Perfect form last season, but seems to be losing his brilliant counter attack running impetus. Needs strength training.
35. Jay Williams Nondies -The most un-inspired pick for me. Can win or lose a match with his boots and touch-finders. Seems to lose more than he wins them.
My additions.
Hilary Itela – Had a storming came back season. Scored a tone of tries, extremely mobile and with a proper fitness program should be explosive this season.
Frank Ndong – His experience cannot be ignored. Still pushing the game at the highest levels. Superb leadership scrummaging and rucking skills.
Oscar Ouma – this player has gas to burn, a no-nonsense tackler, excellent hands, superb hand off, brilliant steals. Maybe playing at wing at the moment but is the most complete flanking material.
Moses Kola – dependable player, tones of experience, seems to be getting back to full match fitness.
Tackling has and will always be the most important aspect of the game. The whole team save for a few, consists of very weak tacklers, training on this should be a priority area for our coaches. There are always murmurs that tackling training is for beginners. Please someone tell me why the Springboks and All Blacks have numerous tackling drills and sessions. If you cant make a full frontal tackle you are a very weak link on the field.
Another aspect is our own lineout’s, which have seen a lack of variation or mixing up of throws. Uganda had a very interesting variation in last year’s elgon cup which we could not defend against. Our players should be well drilled and work like clock work and aim to steal a good number of opposition balls.
Our defensive formation was also quite shambolic and we leaked tries like clueless babies. But the main chink in the formation was yet again missed or incomplete tackles.
Our coaches have a long time to work on these deficiencies. I do not think that visits by our national team technical bench to club training sessions to work with coaches in eliminating the known shortcomings of selected players would not be welcomed. When it comes to national duty we should all have a common goal.
Early Morning for Rugby Fans
The Wellington Leg of the IRB Sevens Circuit kicks of early tomorrow morning, local time. Due to the huge time differences, Kenyan fans will have to wake up very early to catch the games live.. or follow me on Twitter for updates. Kenya will play the first match against Tonga at 4:06 a.m. followed by USA at 7:02 a.m. and finish off with England at 9:12 a.m., meaning the games will be over before some of us can even get to our places of employment.
To me these next two tournaments will show whether we actually have it in us to win a leg of the circuit or not. This side is the best prepared and should be the best conditioned side we are able to produce based on the build up and training the have had. Let us wait and see.
To me these next two tournaments will show whether we actually have it in us to win a leg of the circuit or not. This side is the best prepared and should be the best conditioned side we are able to produce based on the build up and training the have had. Let us wait and see.
IRB 7's Wellington,New Zealand - Kenya in tough but manageable Pool
Good Luck to Kenya Rugby 7's in Wellington New Zealand.
They should be ready after having one of the best preparation periods ever since the team came to be. After resting from the Darwin 7's and Namcos Simiyu joining them they should be ready to win this one in New Zealand. Pool C
With Dennis Mwanja displaying the kind of form he has shown over the last two weekends, his teammate Andrew Amonde may be paving way for him soon.
Kenya are in Pool C as below:
Pool C
| Teams | Code | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | (ENG) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenya | (KEN) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States | (USA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonga | (TON) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Spread My Wings...
A New Year has come
And a new day has come
Things of the past
Most times don't last
But use them towards
Finding ways to go forwards
Two years I've been here
And they have been dear
But do more I should
Anyway that I could
To keep with my musings
I must spread my wings
Fly away I will not
But fly wider I will
To keep my thoughts flowing
In more than one direction
For writing calms my hands
And also calms my minds
Yours truly has been invited to be a guest writer for authoritative website Ultimate Rugby Sevens. My maiden post is on right now on this link. I will not stop posting on this blog, but now I have more to write about. And thanks to all for your support, over these last few years.
And a new day has come
Things of the past
Most times don't last
But use them towards
Finding ways to go forwards
Two years I've been here
And they have been dear
But do more I should
Anyway that I could
To keep with my musings
I must spread my wings
Fly away I will not
But fly wider I will
To keep my thoughts flowing
In more than one direction
For writing calms my hands
And also calms my minds
Yours truly has been invited to be a guest writer for authoritative website Ultimate Rugby Sevens. My maiden post is on right now on this link. I will not stop posting on this blog, but now I have more to write about. And thanks to all for your support, over these last few years.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Impala Floodlight Results - Semis
Ok guys,
Here we go.
Schools
MFA beat Alliance 5-0
Mangu beat Nairobi School 22-3
Clubs
Impala 27 Mean Machine 21
KCB 27 Nakuru 5
Final Fixtures
Schools: MFA vs Mangu
Clubs: Impala vs KCB
Will try not to lose focus :)
Schools
MFA beat Alliance 5-0
Mangu beat Nairobi School 22-3
Clubs
Impala 27 Mean Machine 21
KCB 27 Nakuru 5
Final Fixtures
Schools: MFA vs Mangu
Clubs: Impala vs KCB
Will try not to lose focus :)
Weekly Ramble
Hello and Happy New Year to all. Sorry for my long absence but I've been doing quite a bit of traveling. For some reason also, the goings on at the union are just too juicy, some even I don't have the guts to post. And lastly, maybe someone sniffed me out and I have somehow been compromised. It has taken me a good two weeks, just going through the blog, checking my old posts, from the first novice ones to the more hard hitting ones and finally to the pre-KRFU election ones of last year to realise why I started blogging. Somewhere along the way, it became more than that, but more than ever, I have realised that access to information is important. Whether people like the information they are receiving or not.
Sometimes the insults and threats get to me. And I get worked up, prepared to return with the same as I receive. But without being "holier than thou", I am better than you. We are accused on this blog of being cowards as we remain anonymous, but the same people remain faceless as well. Does that mean we are doing something wrong? Does that mean all is well with Rugby in Kenya? Just thoughts for us all.
This year is a watershed year for Rugby in Kenya. Rugby finally has the recognition it always deserved. What with two audiences with none other than HEMEK and state honours from the same. Not to mention with rugby becoming an Olympic sport and now officially entitled to government funding, the pie is just getting juicier. And this being the first day of February, maybe it's a good day for my first post of the year.
The KRFU elections are due to be held this month. The chairman's seat is not up for grabs, but a few good ones are. And with the ridiculous constitution KRFU has in place, there is no reward for hard work but you must become an assassin. And with the high stakes now involved and posturing for 2016 (isn't that too far and yet we blame politicians for doing the same for 2012), it makes for an interesting 27 and a half days ahead. I urge you to keep it here as we await the nominations and as usual, we will give our take on what we feel.
I thank my fellow bloggers for trying to keep the blog alive in my absence. B2B and Ruggerbug, cheers. Though people may have issues with you writing or your likes, keep up the spirit. And Just a Fan and TRKRFU, this is your time... lets ramble!
Sometimes the insults and threats get to me. And I get worked up, prepared to return with the same as I receive. But without being "holier than thou", I am better than you. We are accused on this blog of being cowards as we remain anonymous, but the same people remain faceless as well. Does that mean we are doing something wrong? Does that mean all is well with Rugby in Kenya? Just thoughts for us all.
This year is a watershed year for Rugby in Kenya. Rugby finally has the recognition it always deserved. What with two audiences with none other than HEMEK and state honours from the same. Not to mention with rugby becoming an Olympic sport and now officially entitled to government funding, the pie is just getting juicier. And this being the first day of February, maybe it's a good day for my first post of the year.
The KRFU elections are due to be held this month. The chairman's seat is not up for grabs, but a few good ones are. And with the ridiculous constitution KRFU has in place, there is no reward for hard work but you must become an assassin. And with the high stakes now involved and posturing for 2016 (isn't that too far and yet we blame politicians for doing the same for 2012), it makes for an interesting 27 and a half days ahead. I urge you to keep it here as we await the nominations and as usual, we will give our take on what we feel.
I thank my fellow bloggers for trying to keep the blog alive in my absence. B2B and Ruggerbug, cheers. Though people may have issues with you writing or your likes, keep up the spirit. And Just a Fan and TRKRFU, this is your time... lets ramble!
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