Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues, 6 September

First topic message reminder :

Welcome to the new season. A cracking opening game presents itself.
 
Friday 6th September 2013
Kick off:19:35
Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
Live on TG4 and BBC Teuchter
 
Referee: Dudley Phillips (IRFU, 35th competition game)
Assistant Referees: David Changleng, Graeme Marshall (both SRU)
Citing Commissioner: Iain Goodall (SRU)
TMO: Jim Yuille (SRU)
 
A. Form - Head to head:
 
Glasgow v Blues
 
20 Played 20
10 Wins 10
10 Losses 10
0 Draws 0  
38 Tries 42
26 Conversions 28
47 Penalties 34
2 Drop Goals 1
389 Points 371
25 Avg. Age 25
 
B. Last season:
 
Saturday 6 October 18:30, Cardiff Arms Park    
Cardiff Blues 3 - 18 Glasgow Warriors
 
Friday 1 March 19:35, Scotstoun  
Glasgow Warriors 29 - 13 Cardiff Blues
 
C. Teams:
 
1. Glasgow  
 
15. Peter Murchie
14. Sean Lamont
13. Mark Bennett
12. Alex Dunbar
11. Byron McGuigan
10. Scott Wight
9. Henry Pyrgos
 
1. Jerry Yanuyanutawa
2. Pat MacArthur
3. Ed Kalman
4. Tim Swinson
5. Al Kellock (Captain)
6. Rob Harley
7. Chris Fusaro
8. Richie Vernon
 
Substitutes:
16. Fraser Brown
17. Gordon Reid
18. Moray Low
19. Tyrone Holmes
20. Jonny Gray
21. Chris Cusiter
22. Ruaridh Jackson
23. Tommy Seymour
 
2. Cardiff  
 
15.Tom Williams
14.Harry Robinson
13.Owen Williams
12.Gavin Evans
11.Chris Czekaj
10.Rhys Patchell
9.Lloyd Williams
 
8.Robin Copeland
7.Josh Navidi
6.Macauley Cook
5.Filo Paulo
4.Bradley Davies
3.Scott Andrews
2.Matthew Rees (C)
1.Taufa’ao Filise
 
Substitutes:
16.Marc Breeze
17.Sam Hobbs
18.Benoit Bourrust
19.James Down
20.Luke Hamilton
21.Lewis Jones
22.Gareth Davies
23.Dafydd Hewitt
 
D. Glasgow fans lexicon:
 
Time on these boards has demonstrated that Glasgow fans use an uncommonly broad selection of nicknames and slang to describe the various members of their team.
 
For those unfamiliar with this gibberish, the following may assist:
 
Alphabetty Spaghetti - D.T.H. van der Merwe, wing
Angel - Gabriel Ascarate, centre
Angela - Jon Welsh, prop
Barry - Byron McGuigan, wing
Big Boab - (see Ginger Tackle Monster, the)
Big Mike - (see Coo, the)
Big Naka - Leone Nakarawa, lock/loosie
Bluto - Josh Strauss, loosie/no.8
Centre, the - (see Lesser Messiah, the)
Coo, the - Michael Cusack, prop
Cooseetah - (see Cus)
Cus - Chris Cusiter, scrum half
DTH - (see Alphabetty Spaghetti)
Flippy - (see Toonie)
Fozzy - Christopher Fusaro, loosie
Furra Lineeeee - Peter Horne, centre
Ginger Tackle Monster, the - Rob Harley, loosie
Guns - Tim Swinson, lock
Henners - Henry Pyrgos, scrum half
Hoggy - Stuart Hogg, full back/wing/centre
Ickle Jon - Jonny Gray, lock
Jedi - James Eddie, loosie
Lesser Messiah, the - Richie Vernon, loosie/no.8
Mark of Nazareth - (see Messiah, the)
Meatball, the - Duncan Weir, fly half
Messiah, the/  - Mark Bennett, centre
Niko - Nikola Matawalu, scrum half
Niko's Mate - Jerry Yanuyanutawa, prop
No Maits - Sean Maitland, wing
Rhubarb - Ruaridh Jackson, fly half
Ruck Inspector, the - Alastair Kellock, lock
Schlong - Sean Lamont, centre/wing
Sherlock - Tyrone Holmes, loosie
Shrek - Gordon Reid, prop
Toonie - Gregor Peter John Townsend MBE, head coach
Wee P - Pat MacArthur, hooker
Weegie from Fiji, the - (see Niko)

RDW_Scotland wrote:Just read that Josh Strauss is going to be playing for Aberdeen grammar tomorrow - ooft!

And Jon 'Angela' Welsh and Finlay Gillies for Glasgow Hawks - is this player management at the extreme? Toonie will be hoping there's a win else he'll have some egg on his face  

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:Just read that Josh Strauss is going to be playing for Aberdeen grammar tomorrow - ooft!

And Jon 'Angela' Welsh and Finlay Gillies for Glasgow Hawks - is this player management at the extreme?  Toonie will be hoping there's a win else he'll have some egg on his face  

A Currie Cup-winning captain playing for Grammar. I love it - Strauss will be three times larger than anyone else on the pitch. Completely agree with the comment above, though - if Toonie has rested some of his best players and Glasgow doesn't take a bp home win, it's'going to look like misjudged player management.

Bizarre decision. Strauss if fit would have been one of the first names on the team sheet for me. The contribution he made last season was incredible, particularly with regard to ball carrying and making hard yards. Who in the back row is going to make hard yards? Harley isn't the most prolific ball carrier, Vernon is good when given space to attack, but neither offer what Strauss does. Moreover, with so many other 1st 15 players out, you'd think they'd be eager to select the few that remain!

Anyway, still can't wait for the game to kick off  

jimbopip wrote:George, I think referring to Fraser Brown as an internationalist is, like my waistband, stretching things a little too far for comfort. he hardly has had enough appearances to qualify as a Glasgow player yet.

Totally agree!

Toonie must see something he likes in Brown as he has got him on the bench in-front of Hall and Gillies, both of whom are fit and start club games this weekend.

Looks as though it'll be a big crowd, less then 300 tickets left apparently. So hopefully we'll see 4700+ at Scotstoun tonight!

I'm very much looking forward to this one - anyone heading to Scotstoun tonight?

IanBru wrote:I'm very much looking forward to this one - anyone heading to Scotstoun tonight?

Thankfully I will be able to watch the great unwashed through the TV on BBC Alba rather than being at the game.  

Penas to Glasgow.

oh and while I'm at it, since there are a few of my Weagie bretheren on here...

https://www.606v2.com/t45107-please-sponsor-me-for-running-a-10k-again

Shameless plug for trying to raise money for a rugby related charity...

Its ...

...not...

...a...

...competition, ...

...tattie - ...

ok, so maybe it is!

The post below is true.

The post above is false.

I may have to do some post deletion at this rate!

Too right, Asbo. As if we would be immature enough to post things for the sake of it. Cough.

RDW_Scotland wrote:I may have to do some post deletion at this rate!

Nice of RDW to contribute tho

George Carlin wrote:Too right, Asbo. As if we would be immature enough to post things for the sake of it. Cough.

+1

ya bunch of saddos!

imagine posting just to get your numbers up

Oh noes!!!! What have I done!!!!!!!!!

OK folks, since you're all here, and in a desparate attempt to outdo my old buddy Radge, I've signed up to walk 20 miles for the NSPCC on 21 September in London with my family (taking the overnight train from Glasgow immediately after the Leinster match...).

If anyone has spare cash, or just likes storing up good karma, please donate.
http://www.justgiving.com/Neil-MacGilp

You can debate amongst yourselves whether it's tougher to run 10k or walk 20miles. Frankly, I think I've got the easy option!

That is a very good looking Blues side, notable absentees from Glasgow...

Can't wait

Anywhere I can watch this?

Knackeredknees wrote:Anywhere I can watch this?

On Iplayer Kk: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b039bdk4/Live_Rugby_20132014_Glasgow_v_Blues/

Cheers gc

It's on BBC Alba too I think?

Ok what time does the program start?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_alba/watchlive

Kick off in 5.

Does anyone know wat channel bbc alba is on sky freeview? Thanms

Thanks*

C'mon Glasgow!

Rubbish first penalty :/

Think glasgow will just edge it, good to see cuisiter back in the squad. And on a random note for scottish rugby fans, tommy Allan starts against racing metro tomorrow !

Lloyd Williams has been practising his box kicks.

Monster kick from Patchell

What a kick by the  

Not a bad reply from the Glasgow goal kicker...

C'mon blues

Ohhh, dear McGugin off injured & now the ruck inspector is off as well  

Our lord and saviour missed a kick....i'm confused

Richie's "little" brother on for Kellock!

We're not really gaining much ground when we pick up and go at the breakdown. Could be a real weak point for us this season.

Looks to be a near sell out..

What a pointless trip from the Cardiff centre

Bloody idiot :/

scrums seem to be a bit of a mess like...ominous? I reckon they will improve as the season goes on, new laws and all that...

The messiah kicks!

Another great strike from the  
Gives us a tasty 12-6 lead