The Glasgow Carpet Burns and Cary Grant Appreciation Thread

[whatisthejava]

Should clubs be deducted points if found to have not followed protocol.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38668438

Both saints and Munster and the players have resorted to saying they were not unconscious.

Kinda think if in doubt sit them out

Not sure what else would work with big clubs, fines are a joke as they have to be so small not to jepardize the viability of any club.

[Mikey Brown]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38685550

Glasgow going for Jones. I mean he looks a great player, but Jones, Dunbar, Bennet, Horne, Vernon, Johnson and Grigg all fighting for the centre spots?

Two of them seem almost permanently injured, but still.

[Big D]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38685550

Glasgow going for Jones. I mean he looks a great player, but Jones, Dunbar, Bennet, Horne, Vernon, Johnson and Grigg all fighting for the centre spots?

Bennett will go I think.

[Cameo]

I hope Dunbar stays though

[hp18]

Gregor Townsend has named an unchanged starting XV for tomorrow’s final European Rugby Champions Cup pool match at Welford Road.Jonny Gray wil captain the side at Welford Road tomorrow

The Warriors know a win against Leicester would guarantee them a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time.

Stuart Hogg, Tommy Seymour and Lee Jones make up the back-three.

Mark Bennett and Alex Dunbar form the centre partnership, while Finn Russell and Ali Price once again combine at stand-off and scrum-half respectively.

Gordon Reid, Fraser Brown and Zander Fagerson will pack down in the front-row, while Tim Swinson and captain Jonny Gray are in the engine room.

Rob Harley is at blind-side flanker, with Ryan Wilson at open-side and Josh Strauss at Number 8.

On the bench Brian Alainu'uese returns from suspension and Henry Pyrgos has recovered from injury.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “Leicester have an excellent home record in this competition and we’re expecting a very tough 80 minutes at Welford Road.

“We have prepared really well for the game and our players returned to training this week full of energy and determination.

"It’s good that we’re able to name the same starting XV for this crucial game and we’re also boosted this week by the return of Brian (Alainu'uese) and Henry (Pyrgos) on the bench.”

Glasgow Warriors team to play Leicester in the European Rugby Champions Cup at Welford Road, Saturday 21 January live on BT Sport (kick-off 5.30pm). You can also follow the action on Twitter @GlasgowWarriors. Glasgow Warriors appearances and European appearances in brackets:

15. Stuart Hogg (95) (29)

14. Tommy Seymour (96) (25)

13. Mark Bennett (63) (13)

12. Alex Dunbar (93) (23)

11. Lee Jones (46) (22)

10. Finn Russell (58) (17)

9. Ali Price (36) (8)



1. Gordon Reid (108) (20)

2. Fraser Brown (58) (12)

3. Zander Fagerson (46) (11)

4. Tim Swinson (91) (41)

5. Jonny Gray CAPTAIN (68) (19)

6. Rob Harley (152) (31)

7. Ryan Wilson (124) (28)

8. Josh Strauss (103) (22)



Replacements:



16. Pat MacArthur (147) (35)

17. Alex Allan (40) (12)

18. D’arcy Rae (16) (1)

19. Brian Alainu'uese (6) (1)

20. Chris Fusaro (117) (25)

21. Henry Pyrgos (116) (25)

22. Nick Grigg (10) (2)

23. Peter Murchie (111) (17)



Not available due to injury: Simone Favaro (ankle), Peter Horne (knee / ankle), Rory Hughes (knee), Sean Lamont (back), Greg Peterson (shoulder), Sila Puafisi (head), Leonardo Sarto (shoulder) and Tjiuee Uanivi (shoulder).

[Mikey Brown]

Has he ever named the same team twice?

[Mikey Brown]

Has he ever named the same team twice?

[OptimisticJock]

I've got a hangover that would kill a civvy so can't be arsed trying to work it out. What matches do I need to watch that have a baring on the Weegies qualification?

[hp18]

I've got a hangover that would kill a civvy so can't be arsed trying to work it out. What matches do I need to watch that have a baring on the Weegies qualification?

If Glasgow win then they're through. No other game will make a difference. If Glasgow draw or lose then it gets messy and other results come into it, I think stains beating Montpellier in France would be one burning can't remember.

[OptimisticJock]

I've grot a hangover that would kill a civvy so can't be arsed trying to work it out. What matches do I need to watch that have a baring on the Weegies qualification?

If Glasgow win then they're through. No other game will make a difference. If Glasgow draw or lose then it gets messy and other results come into it, I think stains beating Montpellier in France would be one burning can't remember.

Aye I know that much but cant they qualify before kick off?

[hugh_woatmeigh]

As good as you could expect but after the drop goal debacle last week I would have had Clegg on the bench. You need a 10 who has that in his locker in case it's needed. Hopefully Glasgow don't need it but the Tigers have put out a pretty strong side...

[hp18]

I've grot a hangover that would kill a civvy so can't be arsed trying to work it out. What matches do I need to watch that have a baring on the Weegies qualification?

If Glasgow win then they're through. No other game will make a difference. If Glasgow draw or lose then it gets messy and other results come into it, I think stains beating Montpellier in France would be one burning can't remember.

Aye I know that much but cant they qualify before kick off?

Go ask disco.

[whatisthejava]

Baddies team

Leicester Tigers:
M Tait;
A Thompstone,
P Betham,
J Roberts,
T Brady,
F Burns,
B Youngs;

G Bateman,
T Youngs (capt),
D Cole,
E Slater,
M Fitzgerald,
M Williams,
L McCaffrey,
L Hamilton.

Replacements: H Thacker, E Genge, P Cilliers, D Barrow, W Evans, S Harrison, O Williams, M Smith.

Pretty solid Leicester team, clearly thinking that even if qualification is behind them that a win will be good for Mauger and team morale.

[hugh_woatmeigh]

Montpellier result not going Glasgow's way atm. They might even BP Saints.

[whatisthejava]

Bp for saints. Weeg need 2 points so really a wi or a draw.

[Mikey Brown]

I can't deal with all this maths and tables nonsense.

[whatisthejava]

Think it's better for Glasgow would be to easy to stay close and then lose by 8. Go for the win and the tries and get 5th placed finish

[Tobylerone]

Bp for saints. Weeg need 2 points so really a wi or a draw.

Sorry, hypothetical, but can you imagine a match where a team was playing for a 0-0 draw.. ??

Though occasionally wondered about Solomons` Edinburgh..

[whatisthejava]

If sarries beat toulon by 8 or more points at toulon don't score a try then Glasgow need a losing BP


Anything else and Glasgow need 2 points

[whatisthejava]

30 mins and no score for sarries. Looks like weeg will need the win.

[whatisthejava]

10-0 to sarries

Really need sarries another score

[whatisthejava]

20 left

Every bit as good as Glasgow Munster last week

[whatisthejava]

Leigh fucking 1/2p scored a long range kick and Toulon are within 7. 7 mins left.

[Big D]

20 left

Every bit as good as Glasgow Munster last week

Big bastareux has stepped up in the last 15. Monster hit on Lozowski.

[whatisthejava]

20 left

Every bit as good as Glasgow Munster last week

Big bastareux has stepped up in the last 15. Monster hit on Lozowski.

What a hit. The guy is a big lazy mental bad bastard but he hits like a tank.