Glasgow and Edinburgh: Ongoing Banter Thread

[George Carlin]

First topic message reminder :

A. Edinburgh
 

 
1. Pre-season
 
Fri 30 Aug 2013, 19:45
Edinburgh Rugby 15 - 5 Newcastle Falcons
 
Fri 23 Aug 2013, 19:30
Northampton Saints 24 - 6 Edinburgh Rugby
 
2. 2013/2014 Season - Played
 
Sat 7 Sep, 19:15
Munster Rugby 34 - 23 Edinburgh Rugby
 
Fri 13 Sep, 19:45
Edinburgh Rugby 16 - 13 Newport Gwent Dragons
 
Sat 21 Sep, 18:30
Ospreys 44 - 10 Edinburgh Rugby
 
Fri 27 Sep, 19:45
Edinburgh Rugby 9 - 22 Scarlets

Sun 6 Oct, 14:05
Cardiff Blues 29 - 12 Edinburgh Rugby

Fri 25 Oct, 19:45
Edinburgh Rugby 20 - 13 Benetton Treviso

Fri 1 Nov 19:45
Edinburgh Rugby 25 - 23 Zebre

Fri 22 Nov 19:05
Ulster Rugby 41 - 17 Edinburgh Rugby

Fri 29 Nov 19:45
Edinburgh Rugby 43 - 10 Connacht

3. 2013/2014 Season - Next 3 Games
 
Fri 20 Dec 19:35
Edinburgh Rugby v Leinster

Thu 26 Dec 15:05
Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors

Wed 1 Jan 18:05
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby

B. Glasgow
 

 
1. Pre-season
 
Sat 31 Aug 2013, 15:00
Exeter Chiefs 26 - 29 Glasgow Warriors
 
2. 2013/2014 Season
 
Fri 6 Sep, 19:35
Glasgow Warriors 22 - 15 Cardiff Blues
 
Fri 13 Sep, 19:05
Ulster Rugby 12 - 13 Glasgow Warriors
 
Fri 20 Sep, 19:35
Glasgow Warriors 12 - 6 Leinster Rugby
 
Fri 27 Sep, 19:30
Zebre 17 - 24 Glasgow Warriors
 
Sat 5 Oct, 18:30
Scarlets 12 - 17 Glasgow Warriors

Fri 25 Oct, 19:35
Glasgow Warriors 6 - 13 Munster Rugby

Sat 2 Nov, 17:00
Connacht Rugby 12 - 19 Glasgow Warriors

Fri 22 Nov, 19:35
Glasgow Warriors 8 - 23 Newport Gwent Dragons

Fri 29 Nov, 19:05
Ospreys 16 - 28 Glasgow Warriors

3. 2013/2014 Season - Next 3 Games
 
Fri 20 Dec, 19:35
Glasgow Warriors   v   Benetton Treviso

Thu 26 Dec 15:05
Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors

Wed 1 Jan 18:05
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby
 
Bearing in mind the above - what I'd like to know for each team is:
 
1. How is the season likely to go?
2. What are the teams' strengths?
3. What are the teams' weaknesses?
4. What can be done to improve matters for each team?
 
Any jingoism, sledging or graceless kicking of anyone whilst they are up or down will see posts deleted.
 
Be gracious and be constructive.

[tigertattie]

Only allowed by whom?

[RDW]

The people that own Scotstoun - it is to ensure the athletics track doesn't get damaged, and might be for the residents as well.

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

The people that own Scotstoun - it is to ensure the athletics track doesn't get damaged, and might be for the residents as well.

It's owned by Glasgow City Council, isn't it?

[RDW]

The people that own Scotstoun - it is to ensure the athletics track doesn't get damaged, and might be for the residents as well.

It's owned by Glasgow City Council, isn't it?

Could be, I just know that they have limits on how often they can use the extra stands. They'll be screwed if the re-match falls outside that period!

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

The people that own Scotstoun - it is to ensure the athletics track doesn't get damaged, and might be for the residents as well.

It's owned by Glasgow City Council, isn't it?

Could be, I just know that they have limits on how often they can use the extra stands. They'll be screwed if the re-match falls outside that period!

Reschedule it for Murrayfield? But the pitch is still a mess, right?

[George Carlin]

The people that own Scotstoun - it is to ensure the athletics track doesn't get damaged, and might be for the residents as well.

It's owned by Glasgow City Council, isn't it?

Could be, I just know that they have limits on how often they can use the extra stands. They'll be screwed if the re-match falls outside that period!

Surely the arrangement is that it only counts as a 'use' of the temporary stands if the game for which they are erected actually occurs?

Unless FES & Stockbridge Associates LLC drafted those particular contracts... 

[demosthenes]

The people that own Scotstoun - it is to ensure the athletics track doesn't get damaged, and might be for the residents as well.

It's owned by Glasgow City Council, isn't it?

Could be, I just know that they have limits on how often they can use the extra stands. They'll be screwed if the re-match falls outside that period!

Surely the arrangement is that it only counts as a 'use' of the temporary stands if the game for which they are erected actually occurs?

Unless FES & Stockbridge Associates LLC drafted those particular contracts... 

I have a recollection that the use is a number of times per year, and that it is no by number of games but by weeks. By no means certain though.

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

Demosthenes, that sounds right, and so there is some reliance on having a number of bigger games consecutively to maximise the use of the extra capacity?

[tigertattie]

Surely if there is a worry about the athletics track then we could offer the good people of Scotstoun the services of ASBO and his re-surfacing posse?

What would happen if the Weege ever got into the knock out stanges of the HC? No additional stand usage? Move the game to Murrayfield? The Murrayfield turf will be right as rain come the spring months.

[demosthenes]

Demosthenes, that sounds right, and so there is some reliance on having a number of bigger games consecutively to maximise the use of the extra capacity?

I think that is the way they plan it. I assume that they expect the 1872 to be a sell-out, plus one of the last HC games. After that I don't know. Probably keep some weeks for towards the end of the season if things are going well and play-offs loom.

From recollection there will also be a cut-off date after which they cannot erect the temp stands, due to use of the running track, although the seasons may not overlap by much.

[jimbopip]

Just noticed that the Glasgow under-18's have trounced their MFL counterparts home and away. So the annual Slaughter of the Effeminates looks set to continue for some time to come.  

[stevie g]

The people that own Scotstoun - it is to ensure the athletics track doesn't get damaged, and might be for the residents as well.

It's owned by Glasgow City Council, isn't it?

Could be, I just know that they have limits on how often they can use the extra stands. They'll be screwed if the re-match falls outside that period!

Surely the arrangement is that it only counts as a 'use' of the temporary stands if the game for which they are erected actually occurs?

Unless FES & Stockbridge Associates LLC drafted those particular contracts... 

I have a recollection that the use is a number of times per year, and that it is no by number of games but by weeks.  By no means certain though.

I am qiute sure that the stands are there untill the end of the season.

"The stand, which is currently uncovered, has almost 800 seats and further increases the capacity of Scotstoun, with four stands now in place for the remainder of the season."

On Glasgow warriors web site. I am not allowed to post external links yet

[funnyExiledScot]

Have the great unwashed decided on a date for them to lose the 1872 cup yet? I'm worried it will be during the 6ns which will make it a damp squib. Surely there is no alternative?

I'd be quite happy with our side during the 6 Nations:

1.Blaauw 2.Lutui 3.Nel 4.Atkins 5.VDW 6.Leonardi 7.Grant 8.Du Preez 9.Hart 10.Bezzy 11.Brown 12.Atiga 13.Strauss 14.Fife 15.Cuthbert

16.Hislop 17.Hilterbrand 18.Niven 19.Cox 20.Basilia 21.Hidalgo-Clyne 22.Leonard 23.Braid

[tigertattie]

would still be a damp squib though!

[funnyExiledScot]

would still be a damp squib though!

Not if we win by 5 points or more. If that happens I won't care who is playing!

[George Carlin]

Peter Horne has been on the Tweety saying that he's back running on a rugby pitch for the first time in 6 months. Good man. Glasgow has missed him badly. So has my wife who has pronounced him the most handsome Glasgow player.  

[jimbopip]

Peter Horne has been on the Tweety saying that he's back running on a rugby pitch for the first time in 6 months. Good man. Glasgow has missed him badly. So has my wife who has pronounced him the most handsome Glasgow player.  

The raging hormones can have the strangest effect. We all know Big Al is the most handsome rugby player at Scotstoun.
Chunk was the best looking rugby player anywhere ever.

[tigertattie]

oi. leave Chunk alone! Living LegEnd

[jimbopip]

Agreed Tattie and a role model for forwards everywhere.

[funnyExiledScot]

Peter Horne has been on the Tweety saying that he's back running on a rugby pitch for the first time in 6 months. Good man. Glasgow has missed him badly. So has my wife who has pronounced him the most handsome Glasgow player.  

The raging hormones can have the strangest effect. We all know Big Al is the most handsome rugby player at Scotstoun.
Chunk was the best looking rugby player anywhere ever.

His looks having been faithfully preserved by staying out of rucks for the best part of a decade!!

I personally think Scottish rugby needs a "Chunk Award" for the professional player least likely to be seen in the gym after hours, and most likely to seek nutrition from Greggs. Step forward Dunky Weir and Ben Atiga as 2013 - 2014 nominees.

[tigertattie]

Agreed Tattie and a role model for forwards everywhere.

And Ben Atiga

[RDW]

Edinburgh Perpignan thread

https://www.606v2.com/t50857-hk-round-5-edinburgh-v-perpignan#2464631

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

I think 'Edinbokke' may just have achieved common vernacular status

[tigertattie]

call us what you like. When we win back the 1872 cup this year it will say "Edinburgh" on the trophey

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

call us what you like.  When we win back the 1872 cup this year it will say "Edinburgh" on the trophey

That's so many years in the future I doubt I'll be alive to see that, tt

[RDW]

With regards to the number of South African singings, I’m still OK with it – we have 8 South Africans in a squad that has 16 Scottish internationals and 43 players that are eligible to play for Scotland. Plus when you look at the positions they’ve come in (prop, back row, stand off, centre) there really aren’t any Scottish players available just now.

Solomons has been open in saying that he needs to strengthen the squad, and he is going to choose the players he knows if there aren’t any Scottish players available! He’s said this is a short term fix – what would be concerning is if in 2 years time half the team is not Scottish.

And another thing – going through the likely team for the Perpignan game on Saturday there are 11 Scottish qualified players starting, and that’s bearing in mind that Matt Scott and Tim Visser are injured!

[tigertattie]

call us what you like.  When we win back the 1872 cup this year it will say "Edinburgh" on the trophey

That's so many years in the future I doubt I'll be alive to see that, tt

made the important bit easier for yo to spot Mr Asbo

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

call us what you like.  When we win back the 1872 cup this year it will say "Edinburgh" on the trophey

That's so many years in the future I doubt I'll be alive to see that, tt

made the important bit easier for yo to spot Mr Asbo

Eyesight failing   

[George Carlin]

call us what you like.  When we win back the 1872 cup this year it will say "Edinburgh" on the trophey

That's so many years in the future I doubt I'll be alive to see that, tt

made the important bit easier for yo to spot Mr Asbo

Eyesight failing   

Understandable at 101 years young.

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

call us what you like.  When we win back the 1872 cup this year it will say "Edinburgh" on the trophey

That's so many years in the future I doubt I'll be alive to see that, tt

made the important bit easier for yo to spot Mr Asbo

Eyesight failing   

Understandable at 101 years young.

My emphasis, GC

[tigertattie]

I think its coz you've ruined your eyes writting over 12,000 posts!

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

Anyhew, GC missed out 'and beautiful'   

PS Eye of the beholder

[RuggerRadge2611]

belated happy new year fellow Scottish Posters. Hope santa was good to you all etc etc etc.

I don't like this working for a living malarky, things are expected of me these days and I cant whittle away the hours on this forum anymore.   

[funnyExiledScot]

belated happy new year fellow Scottish Posters. Hope santa was good to you all etc etc etc.

I don't like this working for a living malarky, things are expected of me these days and I cant whittle away the hours on this forum anymore.   

Ah Radge, you're missing the point. Things are expected of me every day as well. I just don't deliver.

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

belated happy new year fellow Scottish Posters. Hope santa was good to you all etc etc etc.

I don't like this working for a living malarky, things are expected of me these days and I cant whittle away the hours on this forum anymore.   

Ah Radge, you're missing the point. Things are expected of me every day as well. I just don't deliver.

Aye, like Westminster

[RuggerRadge2611]

AsLongAsBut100ofUs
Posts: 12884
Join date: 2011-03-26
Age: 101
Location: Devon/London

Because what happens in Scotland really makes a difference to you?   

Living the high life in London and sunny/flooded Devon (depending on what season) I'm surprised you concern yourself so much with what happens to Scotland.


We need some indyref emoticons....   

[funnyExiledScot]

belated happy new year fellow Scottish Posters. Hope santa was good to you all etc etc etc.

I don't like this working for a living malarky, things are expected of me these days and I cant whittle away the hours on this forum anymore.   

Ah Radge, you're missing the point. Things are expected of me every day as well. I just don't deliver.

Aye, like Westminster

I know, everything is Westminster's fault. If only we had our own Parliament with devolved powers.

[funnyExiledScot]

We need some indyref emoticons....   

Here's a few for the pro-independence folk.

      

[RuggerRadge2611]

We need some indyref emoticons....   

Here's a few for the pro-independence folk.

      

  

[RDW]

 

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

belated happy new year fellow Scottish Posters. Hope santa was good to you all etc etc etc.

I don't like this working for a living malarky, things are expected of me these days and I cant whittle away the hours on this forum anymore.   

Ah Radge, you're missing the point. Things are expected of me every day as well. I just don't deliver.

Aye, like Westminster

I know, everything is Westminster's fault. If only we had our own Parliament with devolved powers.

For more than 5% of expenditure - tin-pot

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

We need some indyref emoticons....   

Here's a few for the pro-independence folk.

      

We've got just the one for unionists:   

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

AsLongAsBut100ofUs
Posts: 12884
Join date: 2011-03-26
Age: 101
Location: Devon/London

Because what happens in Scotland really makes a difference to you?   

Living the high life in London and sunny/flooded Devon (depending on what season) I'm surprised you concern yourself so much with what happens to Scotland.  


We need some indyref emoticons....   

Silly me, forgot that not living in the country of my birth changes my nationality - slapped wrists

[tigertattie]

two points

1: Don't talk about the Indy Ref. RDW has even more power now and we know he doesn't like these shenannigans.

2: I find it amusing that for all of ASBO's huffing and puffing, he won't have a vote come the referendum lol

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

two points

1: Don't talk about the Indy Ref. RDW has even more power now and we know he doesn't like these shenannigans.

2: I find it amusing that for all of ASBO's huffing and puffing, he won't have a vote come the referendum lol

I find it deeply depressing

[tigertattie]

 

[funnyExiledScot]

two points

1: Don't talk about the Indy Ref. RDW has even more power now and we know he doesn't like these shenannigans.

2: I find it amusing that for all of ASBO's huffing and puffing, he won't have a vote come the referendum lol

I find it deeply depressing

Well you know who to blame for that decision don't you! Apparently it was all too complicated and without international precedent. Nothing at all to do with suspicions that expats might tends towards to the "No" vote.

Now 16 year olds is different. That was visionary and demonstrated how much the SNP care about Scotland's future and young people. Nothing at all to do with the perception that they could be more easily swayed towards a "Yes" vote.

[RDW]

Well asbo my brother would vote no and lives London, so just think of it as evening things out!

[funnyExiledScot]

I'm sure ASBO will sleep easy now....

[RDW]

That is part of my role as admin you see...

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