NPR

dpedin wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:14 am

Big D wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:06 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:36 pm

The issue with Edinburgh now is, why would any half decent manager go there? If they are half decent they will have options, and Edinburgh are now surely seen as a career killer. The likelihood of Edinburgh attracting a name like these is, at least in my opinion, almost nil.

I don't think it needs to be a name necessarily. Just a coaching staff with plans and discipline would be a step up.

Everitt has lost it and if the SRU aren't making plans for his replacement as we speak then they also deserve to go! He has not contributed a single iota of improvement in his time here and indeed has moved us backwards since his arrival. Many players look lost and stumbling about not knowing what to do next , their confidence is shot. For example Bradbury cant go from Bristol player of the season to a stumbling wreck in less than a season? For the good of the game in Scotland, not least the national team, we need at least a vaguely competitive Edinburgh side. They have spent a few bob investing in the squad and it is good enough and big enough to do a lot better - we had any number of guys who have been capped at international level playing on Friday including a couple of ex Lions! I cannot believe Everitt can turn the ship around, I have been pretty vocal that he isnt the coach for us for some time and I am sorry to prove I have been proven right, so better to let go and let an interim coach try their hand.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:27 pm Unlike the Daily Mail to publish absolutel sh*te.

We've won the calcutta cup the last four years, which is more than England have achieved... So maybe they should care a wee bit more?

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:10 pm Who the fuck is Chris Foy?

If that article is anywhere near the truth then English rugby is in a far worse state than I thought, even with all the salary cheating and clubs going bust.

inactionman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:19 pm It's an article in the daily fail. Ignore.

clydecloggie wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:23 pm It may reflect even more poorly on England than Scotland, but it's a well-crafted hatchet job. I actually enjoyed reading it.

SomersetJock wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:28 pm Finn and Darcy remain with the squad which is hopeful news,, Ross McCann, Cam Redpath join the squad along with Ali Price fresh from that worldy performance against Zebra last week

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:42 pm What happened to Horne?

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:49 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:42 pm What happened to Horne?

Smack in the puss.

SRU says "George Horne sustained a facial injury during Glasgow’s victory against the Dragons on Sunday afternoon and he is yet to join the team in Spain while he’s assessed by medics at his club."

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:49 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:42 pm What happened to Horne?

Smack in the puss.

SRU says "George Horne sustained a facial injury during Glasgow’s victory against the Dragons on Sunday afternoon and he is yet to join the team in Spain while he’s assessed by medics at his club."

topofthemoon wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:29 pm 'endless optimism' writes someone who clearly doesn't actually know any Scottish folk...

Scotland win more frequently against teams that are ranked lower than the top sides in the world.

Pretty simple really - and doesn't require a 500 word treatise about how one side is supposedly insanely motivated by historical grievances while the other *checks notes* seemingly can't be arsed.

England have won seven titles in the Six Nations era. France, Ireland and Wales have all won six. Scotland have won none. Their last Grand Slam was back in 1990, when the game was still amateur. That is also the last time they clinched a Triple Crown.
In 25 years since Italy joined the European showpiece, Scottish finishing positions have been third – five times, fourth – eight times, fifth – eight times and sixth – four times.

Kawazaki wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:30 pm

topofthemoon wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:29 pm 'endless optimism' writes someone who clearly doesn't actually know any Scottish folk...

Scotland win more frequently against teams that are ranked lower than the top sides in the world.

Pretty simple really - and doesn't require a 500 word treatise about how one side is supposedly insanely motivated by historical grievances while the other *checks notes* seemingly can't be arsed.

The 6Ns stats for Scotland did shock me a little tbh;

England have won seven titles in the Six Nations era. France, Ireland and Wales have all won six. Scotland have won none. Their last Grand Slam was back in 1990, when the game was still amateur. That is also the last time they clinched a Triple Crown.
In 25 years since Italy joined the European showpiece, Scottish finishing positions have been third – five times, fourth – eight times, fifth – eight times and sixth – four times.

I mean, let's be honest here, that really is shite.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:37 pm Can people please stop putting 50p in the wanker?

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:37 pm Can people please stop putting 50p in the wanker?

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:56 am

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:37 pm Can people please stop putting 50p in the wanker?

It looks like we might well have Darcy and Finn back for Saturday, which would be a bonus. I haven't seen anything official yet, but the noises coming out of the camp to the media are quite hopeful.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:56 am

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:37 pm Can people please stop putting 50p in the wanker?

It looks like we might well have Darcy and Finn back for Saturday, which would be a bonus. I haven't seen anything official yet, but the noises coming out of the camp to the media are quite hopeful.

inactionman wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:20 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:56 am

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:37 pm Can people please stop putting 50p in the wanker?

It looks like we might well have Darcy and Finn back for Saturday, which would be a bonus. I haven't seen anything official yet, but the noises coming out of the camp to the media are quite hopeful.

Graham being available would surprise me, he was clearly sparko and stretchered off after a headknock 2 weeks previously.

Hoping the stretcher was just belt-and-braces risk avoidance.

SaintK wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:56 pm

inactionman wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:20 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:56 am



It looks like we might well have Darcy and Finn back for Saturday, which would be a bonus. I haven't seen anything official yet, but the noises coming out of the camp to the media are quite hopeful.

Graham being available would surprise me, he was clearly sparko and stretchered off after a headknock 2 weeks previously.

Hoping the stretcher was just belt-and-braces risk avoidance.

Any player knocked unconcious should automatically be stood down for a minimum period no matter the return to play protocols.

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:09 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:56 am

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:37 pm Can people please stop putting 50p in the wanker?

It looks like we might well have Darcy and Finn back for Saturday, which would be a bonus. I haven't seen anything official yet, but the noises coming out of the camp to the media are quite hopeful.

Have to say, without knowing the ins and outs, I'm a bit uncomfortable with Darcy being considered

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:26 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:09 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:56 am



It looks like we might well have Darcy and Finn back for Saturday, which would be a bonus. I haven't seen anything official yet, but the noises coming out of the camp to the media are quite hopeful.

Have to say, without knowing the ins and outs, I'm a bit uncomfortable with Darcy being considered

I don't think they will take any risks, we've got a couple of options if he's not fit, including shuffling Kinghorn to the wing, playing Jordan at FB, Kyle Rowe can play either position. Dobie can start on the wing and that allows for a 6/2 split that doesn't include a scrum half.

They are going through their 12 day stand down and only taking part in light training. Graham did look bad, but to repeat, I can't see them risking him if there is any doubt.

Big D wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:24 pm

SaintK wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:56 pm

inactionman wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:20 pm

Graham being available would surprise me, he was clearly sparko and stretchered off after a headknock 2 weeks previously.

Hoping the stretcher was just belt-and-braces risk avoidance.

Any player knocked unconcious should automatically be stood down for a minimum period no matter the return to play protocols.

Agreed. In this case 12 days seems too few. Especially when the game will be 1st contact session.

Wouldn't be against both, but especially Graham, sitting out.

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:59 pm Has anyone seen the Kenny Logan try from the Ireland game in 2000 that’s doing the rounds on social media?

The pass from Toony is fucking awesome. Sometimes forget what a player he was

Biffer wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:18 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:59 pm Has anyone seen the Kenny Logan try from the Ireland game in 2000 that’s doing the rounds on social media?

The pass from Toony is fucking awesome. Sometimes forget what a player he was

I was at that game.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:26 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:09 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:56 am



It looks like we might well have Darcy and Finn back for Saturday, which would be a bonus. I haven't seen anything official yet, but the noises coming out of the camp to the media are quite hopeful.

Have to say, without knowing the ins and outs, I'm a bit uncomfortable with Darcy being considered

I don't think they will take any risks, we've got a couple of options if he's not fit, including shuffling Kinghorn to the wing, playing Jordan at FB, Kyle Rowe can play either position. Dobie can start on the wing and that allows for a 6/2 split that doesn't include a scrum half.

They are going through their 12 day stand down and only taking part in light training. Graham did look bad, but to repeat, I can't see them risking him if there is any doubt.

topofthemoon wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 6:55 pm Minimum stand down of 12 days for a player who has being diagnosed with concussion.

Return to play can only begin when a player is symptom free. They have to remain symptom free through each of the 6 stages of the protocol. Finally, they have to pass a comprehensive neurocognitive test. Only then can they recommence full contact training or playing.

This is all monitored daily by medical professionals and treatment is based on the individual player's circumstances & history.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 6:15 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:26 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:09 pm

Have to say, without knowing the ins and outs, I'm a bit uncomfortable with Darcy being considered

I don't think they will take any risks, we've got a couple of options if he's not fit, including shuffling Kinghorn to the wing, playing Jordan at FB, Kyle Rowe can play either position. Dobie can start on the wing and that allows for a 6/2 split that doesn't include a scrum half.

They are going through their 12 day stand down and only taking part in light training. Graham did look bad, but to repeat, I can't see them risking him if there is any doubt.

The fact that the medical team didn’t put Russell back on when he passed his HIA tells you all you need to know. If they have any concerns at all, Darcy won’t play.

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 7:33 pm

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 6:15 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:26 pm


I don't think they will take any risks, we've got a couple of options if he's not fit, including shuffling Kinghorn to the wing, playing Jordan at FB, Kyle Rowe can play either position. Dobie can start on the wing and that allows for a 6/2 split that doesn't include a scrum half.

They are going through their 12 day stand down and only taking part in light training. Graham did look bad, but to repeat, I can't see them risking him if there is any doubt.

The fact that the medical team didn’t put Russell back on when he passed his HIA tells you all you need to know. If they have any concerns at all, Darcy won’t play.

Yeah, but the fact that Finn passed his HIA suggests the tests are not all that accurate

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 7:33 pm

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 6:15 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:26 pm


I don't think they will take any risks, we've got a couple of options if he's not fit, including shuffling Kinghorn to the wing, playing Jordan at FB, Kyle Rowe can play either position. Dobie can start on the wing and that allows for a 6/2 split that doesn't include a scrum half.

They are going through their 12 day stand down and only taking part in light training. Graham did look bad, but to repeat, I can't see them risking him if there is any doubt.

The fact that the medical team didn’t put Russell back on when he passed his HIA tells you all you need to know. If they have any concerns at all, Darcy won’t play.

Yeah, but the fact that Finn passed his HIA suggests the tests are not all that accurate

topofthemoon wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2025 12:06 am

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 7:33 pm

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 6:15 pm

The fact that the medical team didn’t put Russell back on when he passed his HIA tells you all you need to know. If they have any concerns at all, Darcy won’t play.

Yeah, but the fact that Finn passed his HIA suggests the tests are not all that accurate

12 minute assessment in the dressing room while a Test match is ongoing compared to daily testing and monitoring while they take each step up in activity through the protocols. Very different things I would suggest.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:35 am Did we know we are getting a crack at the ABs in the autumn? If we did it had passed me by. Looking forward to it, but we'll have to up our levels again if we are to have a chance.