Glasgow and Edinburgh: Ongoing Banter Thread 17 - Almost Legal

[Hazel Sapling]

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[RDW]

Nairn is going to Glasgow's academy next season and the good ship Douglas Fife has well and truly sailed as a 15s player.

The surprise really is that Jamie Farndale is not worth a crack. He has tried 15s though and did not really set the heather on fire when he had the opportunity, albeit he had some serious injury issues.

Maybe he, or a combination of himself and the coaching staff just feel he may be better suited to sevens. He does seem more of an athlete than a rugby player and seems very explosive in short bursts. Standing on the wing for Edinburgh may not float his boat any more.

This new guy is no more than a squad player, who may well do a decent job if called upon. I saw him play for LS and he scored a cracking try that day.

I am sure he is not daft though and knows that he is coming to a club where he won't get much if any game time nor get paid very much for the privilege. Truth is, not many decent wingers will be queuing up for that kind of opportunity. He probably sees it as his last chance to make the break through in professional rugby which is why he will do it.

Probably a better player than we are giving him credit for, but still unlikely to break through and will probably be a one season wonder.

A bit harsh given he was not long out of school and suffered a serious injury, followed by more injuries - but I agree with your sentiment.

[tigertattie]

From ABC news!

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In European countries such as Spain and in many Latin American countries, an afternoon siesta is, in fact, considered normal. Even local shops close in the afternoon for a couple of hours, when it's hard to get any business done.

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But can naps do a worker good?

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[funnyExiledScot]

Um, not sure how to follow that Tattie!!

The best thing about Harries is that my expectations are at Mike Penn levels, so he won't need to do much to impress me!

[tigertattie]

I was purely putting it out there as I really, really wanted to have a snooze on my desk

[jimbopip]

I was purely putting it out there as I really, really wanted to have a snooze on my desk

Oh the power of the preposition.

AT your desk; you'd probably get away with.

ON your desk; it's P45 time.

It's a bit like saying

Grant Gilchrist looks like a rugby player running with the ball.

Grant Gilchrist looks like a rugby player running after the ball.

One is nearly accurate, the other is nearly always true.

[A Simply Mesmeric Try]

Gordy Reid is leaving Scotstoun.

He's off to London Irish as they bolster their squad for next season.

[tigertattie]

Gordy Reid is leaving Scotstoun.

He's off to London Irish as they bolster their squad for next season.

Yup, he was one of the many unwashed who played their last game for the weedge in the manshaming that Edinburgh handed out to them!

[nickj]

Noticed yesterday that the squad page on the Glasgow website has been updated with next season's players. None of the new signings seem to have been added, but interestingly there's no Blake, MacKenzie or Flynn. Vernon and Tagive look like they are staying. Not sure, why Paddy Kelly, Adam Nicol and Robbie Nairn aren't listed either. Unless they are just attached again. http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/glasgow-warriors-team

[George Carlin]

Noticed yesterday that the squad page on the Glasgow website has been updated with next season's players. None of the new signings seem to have been added, but interestingly there's no Blake, MacKenzie or Flynn. Vernon and Tagive look like they are staying. Not sure, why Paddy Kelly, Adam Nicol and Robbie Nairn aren't listed either. Unless they are just attached again.  http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/glasgow-warriors-team

Yeah, I think that they've just snapped the guys who were there for pre-season training this week.

We know that Flynn had already gone - a year early - family issues at home I think.

[Majestic83]

Noticed yesterday that the squad page on the Glasgow website has been updated with next season's players. None of the new signings seem to have been added, but interestingly there's no Blake, MacKenzie or Flynn. Vernon and Tagive look like they are staying. Not sure, why Paddy Kelly, Adam Nicol and Robbie Nairn aren't listed either. Unless they are just attached again.  http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/glasgow-warriors-team

Yeah, I think that they've just snapped the guys who were there for pre-season training this week.

We know that Flynn had already gone - a year early - family issues at home I think.

Think MacKenzie was seriously ill at the start of the year with meningitis. There was an article in the herald about him a month or so back saying he was back in new Zealand recuperating and trying to get back to full health. Mentioned he had dropped from about 100kg down to about 90kg but was hoping to get fit again and get another chance with Glasgow.

[nickj]

I read that. Hopefully he makes a full recovery. Also hope the website hasn't been updated to includ the whole sqaud, as 35 looks pretty skinny

[tigertattie]

I read that. Hopefully he makes a full recovery. Also hope the website hasn't been updated to includ the whole sqaud, as 35 looks pretty skinny

Said no one ever to Ben Atiga

[George Carlin]

Very nice George Horne compilation:

[tigertattie]

Seems to have a very low centre of gravity which makes him tricky to tackle.

Also rather rapid!

[EST]

Ali Price and Pyrgos should be pretty nervous I think - I really wouldn't be surprised if he features heavily next season, a cracking wee player.

[RDW]

European Pools are being announced this morning - Glasgow are likely to be bottom seeds so could end up with a horrible pool.

[tigertattie]

European Pools are being announced this morning - Glasgow are likely to be bottom seeds so could end up with a horrible pool.

They'll be used to it! Any pool I've gone to in Glasgow has been horrible! And there's never any soap in the showers!

[nickj]

http://www.epcrugby.com/live-draw.php

[RDW]

Stade Francais
Edinburgh

[RDW]

Stade Francais
Edinburgh
London Irish

[RDW]

Stade Francais
Edinburgh
London Irish
Krasny Yar (Russian team!)

[RDW]

Decent pool for Edinburgh - the weakest 4th side (albeit a horrible trip to Russia) and London Irish will be focussed on surviving. Stade will be a challenge.

[funnyExiledScot]

That's a good group, and a return to Murrayfield for Mike Coman's wife/girlfriend should draw the crowds....

[RDW]

Krasnoyarsk - a 12 hour flight away!

[Scottrf]

Glasgow have Exeter, Leinster, Montpellier.

[RDW]

Exeter
Leinster
Montpellier
Glasgow

Not actually too bad a pool - could have been a lot worse!

[nickj]

I love the reunion with Vern. Exeter and Lenister will be super tough too. But then again, there are no weak pools

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

I love the reunion with Vern. Exeter and Lenister will be super tough too. But then again, there are no weak pools

Except for the guaranteed 10 points from Treviso in pool 5

[RDW]

Yeah Pool 5 is a great opportunity for Scarlets or Bath to progress, assuming Toulon will walk it.

[jimbopip]

Execeterr If I get down then it's a with ASBO.

Ladyboys... I've never been to Dublin.

Montpellier, nah I'm too scared of Vern to go near that one.

[RDW]

Never been to Dublin?? You need to change that jimbo! Great rugby city to visit

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

Execeterr    If I get down then it's a with ASBO.

Ladyboys... I've never been to Dublin.

Montpellier, nah I'm too scared of Vern to go near that one.

Just chatted to Asbo, he's planning a few road trips with his lad. Presumably up to Weegieville included

[tigertattie]

Krasnoyarsk - a 12 hour flight away!

It's ok, Glove is putting on a supports bus!

[funnyExiledScot]

Execeterr    If I get down then it's a with ASBO.

Ladyboys... I've never been to Dublin.

Montpellier, nah I'm too scared of Vern to go near that one.

Just chatted to Asbo, he's planning a few road trips with his lad. Presumably up to Weegieville included

Good old ASBO. Tell him to get his ass back on here in time for IndyRef2.....

[RDW]

I love the reunion with Vern. Exeter and Lenister will be super tough too. But then again, there are no weak pools

Just noticed you're not far away from the big 1000th post - need to make it a good one!

Not that I can remember what my 20,000th was (although I'm sure it was something witty and intelligent)

[nickj]

Good god, do I really lurk without commenting that much. 20,000 posts! Is that billable?

[RDW]

I don't understand what enjoyment someone would get from lurking and not posting. I did this before and I think it brought Biggee out the woodwork:

If there are any lurkers out there come say hello - we don't bite and you'll enjoy it a lot more when you can tell everyone else why they're wrong and you're right!

[tigertattie]

I don't understand what enjoyment someone would get from lurking and not posting. I did this before and I think it brought Biggee out the woodwork:

If there are any lurkers out there come say hello - we don't bite and you'll enjoy it a lot more when you can tell everyone else why they're wrong and you're right!

Erse

nuff said

[BigGee]

I don't understand what enjoyment someone would get from lurking and not posting. I did this before and I think it brought Biggee out the woodwork:

If there are any lurkers out there come say hello - we don't bite and you'll enjoy it a lot more when you can tell everyone else why they're wrong and you're right!

I can't actually remember what stopped me lurking and brought me into the light, I don't think it was that though. All seems a long time ago now.

I think it is about wondering how you would fit in. I do look at some of the other forums, Glasgow Warriors for instance, but would never sign up for it, far to one eyed, as are most one club forums I would imagine. People (at least on the Scottish threads) don't seem to take themselves to seriously here and once I got that, was very happy to come aboard.

[EWT Spoons]

I go on the Edinburgh forum to pick arguments, primarily about Myerside and still mysterious Weir love in that takes place over there.  I agree with too many people here, whereas over there it's crazy.

EDIT:  When I say people I tend to mean folk on the Scotland orientated threads (club & international)

[RDW]

I go on the Edinburgh forum to pick arguments, primarily about Myerside and still mysterious Weir love in that takes place over there.  I agree with too many people here, whereas over there it's crazy.

EDIT:  When I say people I tend to mean folk on the Scotland orientated threads (club & international)

I have noticed that! (I'm an infrequent lurker)

[EWT Spoons]

I didn't go on it for years, as it just wound me up. I've only gone back recently, but for my own mental health I may go back into exile.

[RossAnderson]

I don't understand what enjoyment someone would get from lurking and not posting. I did this before and I think it brought Biggee out the woodwork:

If there are any lurkers out there come say hello - we don't bite and you'll enjoy it a lot more when you can tell everyone else why they're wrong and you're right!

But what if people don't like me and a nasty welsh poster starts picking on me!

In all seriousness though I often start to post then get an odd feeling like I'm interrupting someone else's conversation.

[RDW]

I don't understand what enjoyment someone would get from lurking and not posting. I did this before and I think it brought Biggee out the woodwork:

If there are any lurkers out there come say hello - we don't bite and you'll enjoy it a lot more when you can tell everyone else why they're wrong and you're right!

But what if people don't like me and a nasty welsh poster starts picking on me!

In all seriousness though I often start to post then get an odd feeling like I'm interrupting someone else's conversation.

Not at all - given the random gibberish sprouted on here I don't think anyone would notice!

[jimbopip]

I don't understand what enjoyment someone would get from lurking and not posting. I did this before and I think it brought Biggee out the woodwork:

If there are any lurkers out there come say hello - we don't bite and you'll enjoy it a lot more when you can tell everyone else why they're wrong and you're right!

But what if people don't like me and a nasty welsh poster starts picking on me!

In all seriousness though I often start to post then get an odd feeling like I'm interrupting someone else's coenversation.

FES, often feels that; but then realises it's the voices in his head he's interrupting. Briefly.

[Tattie Scones RRN]

Execeterr    If I get down then it's a with ASBO.

Ladyboys... I've never been to Dublin.

Montpellier, nah I'm too scared of Vern to go near that one.

Eh? And me!!

Absolutely delighted with that draw.

[jimbopip]

Ah, Mr Scones young Bru has been asking if I'm going down as it were. I think I shall. I'm wondering if an apartment on airbnb might be a good idea.

[Tattie Scones RRN]

I'd offer you a spare bed Jimbo but they are all currently occupied by planned and unplanned children.

Plenty of options available though.

[tigertattie]

Friday!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[RDW]

Edinburgh announcing a new signing - from the build it up could be Fruean...

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