NPR

C T wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:13 am

Biffer wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:03 am

Big D wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:51 am

Can someone help the weeane get his toys back in the pram.

Gray had a really bad injury and was out for a long time. He's now old enough to know what's best for him and his body.

Saying ‘he’s had time off’ to describe a long term injury is more than a bit wank.

Comes across as very stroppy and petulant from Townsend. I thought he was saying "angry" at Bordeaux at first, but then read further. He's probably saying it at both.

I reckon Gray Jnr still has something to offer and I hope this doesn't become one of those face doesn't fit any more things.

C T wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:13 am

Biffer wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:03 am

Big D wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:51 am

Can someone help the weeane get his toys back in the pram.

Gray had a really bad injury and was out for a long time. He's now old enough to know what's best for him and his body.

Saying ‘he’s had time off’ to describe a long term injury is more than a bit wank.

Comes across as very stroppy and petulant from Townsend. I thought he was saying "angry" at Bordeaux at first, but then read further. He's probably saying it at both.

I reckon Gray Jnr still has something to offer and I hope this doesn't become one of those face doesn't fit any more things.

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 9:29 am

C T wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:13 am

Biffer wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:03 am

Saying ‘he’s had time off’ to describe a long term injury is more than a bit wank.

Comes across as very stroppy and petulant from Townsend. I thought he was saying "angry" at Bordeaux at first, but then read further. He's probably saying it at both.

I reckon Gray Jnr still has something to offer and I hope this doesn't become one of those face doesn't fit any more things.

Maybe, but then he's the one that gets in the neck if his team loses. It also complicates the wider picture, we want our top players playing in the best leagues but then they get added pressure not to turn up for Scotland.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:16 pm Article on the BBC saying we’d have picked Gray Jr but he elected to stay with Bordeaux.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union ... y4wg7y021o

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 9:29 am

C T wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:13 am

Biffer wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:03 am

Saying ‘he’s had time off’ to describe a long term injury is more than a bit wank.

Comes across as very stroppy and petulant from Townsend. I thought he was saying "angry" at Bordeaux at first, but then read further. He's probably saying it at both.

I reckon Gray Jnr still has something to offer and I hope this doesn't become one of those face doesn't fit any more things.

Maybe, but then he's the one that gets in the neck if his team loses. It also complicates the wider picture, we want our top players playing in the best leagues but then they get added pressure not to turn up for Scotland.

Big D wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:47 am

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 9:29 am

C T wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:13 am

Comes across as very stroppy and petulant from Townsend. I thought he was saying "angry" at Bordeaux at first, but then read further. He's probably saying it at both.

I reckon Gray Jnr still has something to offer and I hope this doesn't become one of those face doesn't fit any more things.

Maybe, but then he's the one that gets in the neck if his team loses. It also complicates the wider picture, we want our top players playing in the best leagues but then they get added pressure not to turn up for Scotland.

Way I see it is that Gray had a very significant injury at a terrible time for him (missed a RWC and end of club contract) and missed a lot of rugby. The club showed faith in him to offer probably a very decent contract despite the significant injury. It is understandable he wanted to get a solid block of training and games under his belt having missed a lot of rugby and currently thinks it is best he continues where he is.

It is a 30 year old, 70odd cap international in his 13th season as a professional we are talking about. I think he's earned the right for his international coach to trust him on what is best for his body.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:29 am

Big D wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:47 am

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 9:29 am

Maybe, but then he's the one that gets in the neck if his team loses. It also complicates the wider picture, we want our top players playing in the best leagues but then they get added pressure not to turn up for Scotland.

Way I see it is that Gray had a very significant injury at a terrible time for him (missed a RWC and end of club contract) and missed a lot of rugby. The club showed faith in him to offer probably a very decent contract despite the significant injury. It is understandable he wanted to get a solid block of training and games under his belt having missed a lot of rugby and currently thinks it is best he continues where he is.

It is a 30 year old, 70odd cap international in his 13th season as a professional we are talking about. I think he's earned the right for his international coach to trust him on what is best for his body.

Fucks sake man, there's no need for that. That's the last thing I needed to read this morning - Johnny is a young whippersnapper just making his way in the game and I'll hear nothing more about it.

I'm getting old.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:29 am

Big D wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:47 am

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 9:29 am

Maybe, but then he's the one that gets in the neck if his team loses. It also complicates the wider picture, we want our top players playing in the best leagues but then they get added pressure not to turn up for Scotland.

Way I see it is that Gray had a very significant injury at a terrible time for him (missed a RWC and end of club contract) and missed a lot of rugby. The club showed faith in him to offer probably a very decent contract despite the significant injury. It is understandable he wanted to get a solid block of training and games under his belt having missed a lot of rugby and currently thinks it is best he continues where he is.

It is a 30 year old, 70odd cap international in his 13th season as a professional we are talking about. I think he's earned the right for his international coach to trust him on what is best for his body.

Fucks sake man, there's no need for that. That's the last thing I needed to read this morning - Johnny is a young whippersnapper just making his way in the game and I'll hear nothing more about it.

I'm getting old.

Big D wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:56 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:29 am

Big D wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:47 am

Way I see it is that Gray had a very significant injury at a terrible time for him (missed a RWC and end of club contract) and missed a lot of rugby. The club showed faith in him to offer probably a very decent contract despite the significant injury. It is understandable he wanted to get a solid block of training and games under his belt having missed a lot of rugby and currently thinks it is best he continues where he is.

It is a 30 year old, 70odd cap international in his 13th season as a professional we are talking about. I think he's earned the right for his international coach to trust him on what is best for his body.

Fucks sake man, there's no need for that. That's the last thing I needed to read this morning - Johnny is a young whippersnapper just making his way in the game and I'll hear nothing more about it.

I'm getting old.

You're not kidding, I played against a 17 year old Jonny Gray in a preseason game when I was in my mid 20s. I haven't played in 10 years.

C T wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:13 am

Biffer wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:03 am

Big D wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:51 am

Can someone help the weeane get his toys back in the pram.

Gray had a really bad injury and was out for a long time. He's now old enough to know what's best for him and his body.

Saying ‘he’s had time off’ to describe a long term injury is more than a bit wank.

Comes across as very stroppy and petulant from Townsend. I thought he was saying "angry" at Bordeaux at first, but then read further. He's probably saying it at both.

I reckon Gray Jnr still has something to offer and I hope this doesn't become one of those face doesn't fit any more things.

Big D wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:42 am Try and catch a clip of Hutchisons pass of his left hand after making a break. Outrageously good. Winger didn't need to break stride to to run it in.

Big D wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:42 am Try and catch a clip of Hutchisons pass of his left hand after making a break. Outrageously good. Winger didn't need to break stride to to run it in.

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:09 am

Big D wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:42 am Try and catch a clip of Hutchisons pass of his left hand after making a break. Outrageously good. Winger didn't need to break stride to to run it in.

Saw a clip earlier, didn’t realise it was him, beautiful

I tend to back up Townsend but can’t understand at all why he hasn’t been more involved

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:32 am

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:09 am

Big D wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:42 am Try and catch a clip of Hutchisons pass of his left hand after making a break. Outrageously good. Winger didn't need to break stride to to run it in.

Saw a clip earlier, didn’t realise it was him, beautiful

I tend to back up Townsend but can’t understand at all why he hasn’t been more involved

He's probably suffered because of Huwipulotu, Sam Johnson and Cam Redpath - Stafford McDowall is in the same boat

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:29 pm If Shane Williams calls it "very harsh" it's a fucking ridiculous decision.

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:33 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:29 pm If Shane Williams calls it "very harsh" it's a fucking ridiculous decision.

Was absolutely mad, never seen it before

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:35 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:33 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:29 pm If Shane Williams calls it "very harsh" it's a fucking ridiculous decision.

Was absolutely mad, never seen it before

Nothing more than his pride being hurt. Bellend.

robmatic wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:46 pm Edinburgh should not be losing to this Ospreys team.

robmatic wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:46 pm Edinburgh should not be losing to this Ospreys team.

robmatic wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:46 pm Edinburgh should not be losing to this Ospreys team.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:16 pm

robmatic wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:46 pm Edinburgh should not be losing to this Ospreys team.

Nope. But Edinburgh seem set up to disappoint right now. I’m pleased that Glasgow have become so formidable, but as an Embra boy I find it upsetting just how underwhelming they are - and have been, for years now. With the players they have available, they should be better than this. But they turn in a mediocre performance for every good one, and that’s if we’re lucky.

dpedin wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:27 am

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:16 pm

robmatic wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:46 pm Edinburgh should not be losing to this Ospreys team.

Nope. But Edinburgh seem set up to disappoint right now. I’m pleased that Glasgow have become so formidable, but as an Embra boy I find it upsetting just how underwhelming they are - and have been, for years now. With the players they have available, they should be better than this. But they turn in a mediocre performance for every good one, and that’s if we’re lucky.

This is very reminiscent of the Solomon era except we now have better quality of players but we still play like shit! There wasnt one single backs move executed in that game by Embra, three man pods and box kicks aren't going to win many games in URC these days. This was the reason VdM left last time and he will be off again if all he is asked to do is chase box kicks. Everitt has proven to be a feckin disaster and needs hoofed from the job asap. I doubt he will last the season out, the players look completely dispirited, there is no cohesive game plan and the supporters are beginning to lose interest. The SRU need to take a hit and ship him before it gets too serious.

Biffer wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:25 am I know it’s early in the season, but I have a horrible feeling yesterdays game is going to be the one we look back at come seasons end and say that’s why Edinburgh aren’t in the top Half of the table.

Biffer wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:53 am

dpedin wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:27 am

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:16 pm

Nope. But Edinburgh seem set up to disappoint right now. I’m pleased that Glasgow have become so formidable, but as an Embra boy I find it upsetting just how underwhelming they are - and have been, for years now. With the players they have available, they should be better than this. But they turn in a mediocre performance for every good one, and that’s if we’re lucky.

This is very reminiscent of the Solomon era except we now have better quality of players but we still play like shit! There wasnt one single backs move executed in that game by Embra, three man pods and box kicks aren't going to win many games in URC these days. This was the reason VdM left last time and he will be off again if all he is asked to do is chase box kicks. Everitt has proven to be a feckin disaster and needs hoofed from the job asap. I doubt he will last the season out, the players look completely dispirited, there is no cohesive game plan and the supporters are beginning to lose interest. The SRU need to take a hit and ship him before it gets too serious.

The supporters aren’t turning that quick, because home form has been two bonus point wins and a two point narrow lost vs the best team in the league.

Won’t take long though, particularly if we get a solid kicking in the 1872.

Dogbert wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:19 pm So farewell to Ritchie , we often bandy around with the term Legend - but in Scotstoun that’s exactly what Ritchie was, he will be sorely missed, but every Glasgow Fan wishes him the best on what should be a lucrative end to his career. I’m sure we will see him back at Glasgow in the stands at some time in the future, like Bob Harley was against Zebre this month.

As far as the Stormers game was concerned, an efficient performance but not outstanding, the first half was far too loose from Franco’s point of view.

Musings
Glasgow have become a fully 80-minute team now.

Hastings still not fully up to speed Glasgow play at, it’s small margins – hopefully with more game time that will improve, I sometimes wonder if he still does not yet trust his body.

Jordan – I always suspected that he was more a natural 12, now I am much less sure, and that 10 really is his best position, his weaknesses, kicking from hand , and decision making have improved immeasurably since he first started at Glasgow.

Rowe, again continues to improve his game, his handling / concentration sometimes still isn’t quite up there but he impresses me more and more.

Dogbert wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:19 pm So farewell to Ritchie , we often bandy around with the term Legend - but in Scotstoun that’s exactly what Ritchie was, he will be sorely missed, but every Glasgow Fan wishes him the best on what should be a lucrative end to his career. I’m sure we will see him back at Glasgow in the stands at some time in the future, like Bob Harley was against Zebre this month.

As far as the Stormers game was concerned, an efficient performance but not outstanding, the first half was far too loose from Franco’s point of view.

Musings
Glasgow have become a fully 80-minute team now.

Hastings still not fully up to speed Glasgow play at, it’s small margins – hopefully with more game time that will improve, I sometimes wonder if he still does not yet trust his body.

Jordan – I always suspected that he was more a natural 12, now I am much less sure, and that 10 really is his best position, his weaknesses, kicking from hand , and decision making have improved immeasurably since he first started at Glasgow.

Rowe, again continues to improve his game, his handling / concentration sometimes still isn’t quite up there but he impresses me more and more.