Peter Beattie speaks to Laurie Nichols

[Tweed_Tiger]

The NRL chairmen has deleted this now but funny stuff. Peter Beatie thinks he is talking to Laurie Nichols, but its a fan page..


https://twitter.com/vprojcevski/status/1106840397400014848

 

[Kev]

Beattie is such a cringe worthy embarrassment to the code he should be removed.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/peter-beattie-sends-a-shout-out-to-long-dead-balmain-tigers-legend-laurie-nicholls/news-story/44eca372c63afc73d672ab8bba52df34

# Peter Beattie sends a shout out to long dead Balmain Tigers legend Laurie Nicholls

Peter Beattie has made some big gaffes since he took over as NRL Commissioner but this one tops the lot.

Shortly after being named NRL commissioner he was unable to identify that the Sharks were the club that played out of Cronulla during a TV interview with Phil Gould.

Something he put down to a case of nerves while being interviewed.

He also confused the Barcelona football jersey with that of the Newcastle Knights in an interview on the Today programme.


Peter Beattie has had an absolute shocker on Twitter

But the prolific Twitter user has now made another stumble by bringing rugby league’s greatest fan, Laurie Nicholls, back from the dead.

During the NRL clash between the Tigers and Sea Eagles played at Leichhardt Oval, a spoof Twitter account known as “Laurie Nicholls is God”

responded to a tweet from Peter Beattie who was there for the game.


Devoted Balmain Tigers supporter Laurie Nicholls has been brought back to life by Peter Beattie.

The spoof account wrote “Isn’t she just a beauty Pete” when Beattie posted a photo of the Leichhardt crowd to his 12,000 followers.

But it was Beattie’s response to the fake Laurie’s account that took the cake.

“Good to see you are well Laurie. Good win for Wests Tigers today. All the best.”

Nicholls died in the year 2000

 

[Fraze23]

Beattie is an eejit.

 

[1eyedmel]

Well this just tops the cake as far as the nrl heirachy goes.

 

[Kul]

You can't script that

 

[TIGER]

How???????

Just how do you get in that position and be so clueless about the sport????

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It makes me equally mad and sick, what are we doing with this muppet????

Imo he shouldn't have lasted 5 mins longer than the Gus interview.

I have no words to describe this.

 

[jadtiger]

Just when you think the NRL heirachy couldnt make themselves look more inept.

 

[Tigerdave]

wow, what an idiot

 

[Harvey]

He should follow Gould's lead & get off social media.

 

[balmain boy]

I don't rate Beattie but his tweet was obviously tounge in cheek. I'm sure he wouldn't possibly think an very old man would be on twitter and with a username like 'laurie is god'. Think he was rather referring to the fact his spirit lives on, he's just not good with words….

 

[jadtiger]

I doubt if Beattie would have ever heard of Laurie even though he was the most famous supporter in football.

 

[matchball]

He needs to delete himself from all forms of social media and the game itself.
What a toss.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

It's unbelievable isn't it? Not only is Beattie clueless about Rugby League he was pretty clueless about politics as well. I can't believe a person can get into the top jobs and be paid such big bucks while being a complete fool. Life is just not fair!

 

[jadtiger]

Laurie would have been far more famous with his shadow boxing and sleeveless top in all conditions.He even was known in the uk for going on kangaroo tours and performing exactly the same over there in the middle of their winter in freezing conditions.Laurie was first and foremost a Tigers supporter but was a genuine league supporter as well and always gave full credit to the opposition.
The skull was and still is just a disgusting neo nazi who the dragons banned(his team) from going to their games years ago.Apparently he still preaches hate against minorities mainly jews but muslims are also becoming targets.He is a vile man and in no way would i ever call him a football supporter he was just a nut job who used football as a way to spread his vitriol.
Laurie was an ornament to football and never rubbished players on either side,i certainly cant say that about myself

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Wow I didn’t realise that about skull - I was just a kid and was truly scared of him. I was only being light hearted but with last weeks events in mind I’m really sorry I mentioned him. Apologies if I offended anyone. I’ll try to remove the post

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

If you didn't know mate then no foul.

Skull is a pissant of a human being. A proud Nazi and a germ who needs a bit of brown shirt treatment himself.

 

[Crucible]

Agree. Only Rugby League provides homes for the clueless. First Grant, now Beattie who next? Julia ?

 

[Crucible]

Skull was a very scary guy. Saw him at the SCG once. I hid.

 

[matchball]

One thing about Laurie. The guy never had to buy a beer in his life. Fans would shower him with schooners wherever he set foot in Balmain.
I asked him once if he wanted one and I'll grab it and he said. "To be honest, I don't even really like beer that much but I love the fans and speaking to them so yeah I'll have one"
One of the true gentleman of the game. A rarity today.