Seagull on the Hill
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Only one pub in Heathfield town, that's the Heathfield Tavern.Distinct lack of pub s
Pubs in nearby Old Heathfield, Waldron, Maynards Green, and Cross in Hand though.
[Albion] The "Joe Marler is a Seagull" thread
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Pubs in nearby Old Heathfield, Waldron, Maynards Green, and Cross in Hand though.
maresfield seagull
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Isn't it some religious constraint from times past ? the lack of pubs in Heathfield town
Seagull on the Hill
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Yes, I was told that it was a Quaker(?) town, and they banned the building of pubs on the High Street.
Heffle Gull
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That is an urban myth. There was a strong temperance movement in the town. But there was also a pub in the middle of the town - The Heathfield Hotel (where sainsburys is now). This was demolished in the early 80's and never replaced.
Sheebo
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Changed recently to Shell… but yes lack of pubs or good pubs - hence I’ve moved your wayPretty sure it's ESSO currently ( ICBW )
Might explain a few getting lost
Sheebo
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Wasn’t in the high street though. I’d been told the high street drinking thing too. But could be a myth… I’m sure you’ll know best
Seagull on the Hill
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As you are are a Heathfield resident, I bow to your superior knowledge.
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It's my favourite pub too, and the owner, Richard, is a big Albion fan
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Jam The Man
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Thought it was common knowledge that he was a fan.
His photo was also up on the wall in the ‘all-too-short-lived’ Sports Bar at the Amex.
His photo was also up on the wall in the ‘all-too-short-lived’ Sports Bar at the Amex.
Is it PotG?
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Tom Hark Preston Park
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Guess I may be in a minority here but I've never heard of Joe Marler. Or Heathfield 
You have never heard of Heathfield? @Sheebo wont be impressedGuess I may be in a minority here but I've never heard of Joe Marler. Or Heathfield
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Then my work here is doneYou have never heard of Heathfield? @Sheebo wont be impressed
Braggfan
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I see Joe has got in trouble for calling for the Haka to be binned before games. I think he's right. I don't hate the Haka, but I hate that the teams that do it are allowed to do it on the pitch before games. Its seems unfair to me.
In the context of the game, its done to intimidate opponents. How is that fair?
In the context of the game, its done to intimidate opponents. How is that fair?
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If you're intimidated by people having a little dance, then perhaps the problem is with you, and not the dance.
Personally i dont really agree with all that 'you must respect the Haka' nonsense - opposing teams should be able to do whatever they fancy: warm up, have a stare, a nice little chat, stick their middle fingers up, sit on the turf and play cards, do whatever they think best prepares themselves for the game. I'm on the David Campese side of the argument (which i have never said ever before, and suspect i never will again)
Personally i dont really agree with all that 'you must respect the Haka' nonsense - opposing teams should be able to do whatever they fancy: warm up, have a stare, a nice little chat, stick their middle fingers up, sit on the turf and play cards, do whatever they think best prepares themselves for the game. I'm on the David Campese side of the argument (which i have never said ever before, and suspect i never will again)
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Whilst I’ve never played rugby or had to face down a Haka first hand, personally I find it more hilarious than intimidating. I know it has great cultural significance, but seeing these hulking beasts sticking their bums out and their tongues out gives off less of a warrior vibe, and more Miley Cyrus at the VMA’s.