The Glasgow Carpet Burns and Cary Grant Appreciation Thread - Slimmer than ever before!

[BaldiePete]

Steyn at 14 against Kinghorn at 11 should be fun.

[paddy no 11]

Good luck getting a fair contest from Matt carley here

[BaldiePete]

Well done to the Weegies for winning that remarkable match. Coming back from 21-0 down is a hell of an achievement.

[Cameo]

That was great. Pretty deflating first half, but always hard to judge how tough the weather conditions are on TV. It may be that the defence and rips etc. in that half were what won it!

Second half, just looked composed, physical and dangerous. Dobie is so weirdly powerful on the wing! Brown also made a difference.

[Donny osmond]

What a game to be at, electric. Notwithstanding the conditions, playing into that wind and rain in the 1sr half must've been horrendous, but Glasgow were pretty turgid and obv just really trying to get to half time. Although I have to say, some individual mistakes aside, the forwards were immense, they way the defended Toulouse attacking lineout mauls was first class.

2nd half, oh boy, just about a perfect 40 minutes of rugby. Horne came on and showed Dupont what scrum half rugby is about (), the speed and accuracy of possession was unreal, Toulouse got hammered and had nothing at all in reply, even after all our subs came on. Not sure I agreed with Hastings as mom after that effort from the forwards, but that's nitpicking, they were all magnificent.

[septic 9]

well well well

Media and some fans all about how Glasgow were so outplayed first half. Finished 21-0 down but never outplayed IMHO. One lapse allowing the best an d quickest ball playing lock in the world to break like the ex stand off he is, one blatant forward pass, and one uncharacteristic missed tackle by McKay made the 21-0. sure they had other chances, so did Glasgow. But exiting against that wind was so limiting. As Toulouse also found out.
2nd half, again Toulouse had a couple of nice breaks which they could not convert; ditto Glasgow. But there was a metaphorical collective rolling up the sleeves by Glasgow, and TBH once we had the first try we had all the momentum (as well as possession and territory) and the win seemed inevitable. We stopped Toulouse from scoring for 45mins (they average c40pts a game in T14) and frankly bullied their pack all 2nd half
And so it came to pass, a lovely xmas present

[Donny osmond]

Er, not such an easy or enjoyable watch. Can't argue with a BP win but it was a but of a cripple fight.

[septic 9]

Er, not such an easy or enjoyable watch. Can't argue with a BP win but it was a but of a cripple fight.

agree
A typical 1872 I'm afraid. Edinburgh step up their intensity for these in the same way they do for a couple of other games each season, but in the 1872 its all about trying to drag Glasgow down the that slogfest.They know, we know they can't win in an open attractive game of rugby.
Its I guess a good tactic for them, but its not good to watch and the lack of especially Edin fans tsays it all

[Adder]

Hastings off to Montpellier next year.

https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/12/30/tra ... 137148.php

[septic 9]

Hastings off to Montpellier next year.

https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/12/30/tra ... 137148.php

we'll see. This was reported and did not happen

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/huw-jone ... h-glasgow/

[Adder]

Hastings off to Montpellier next year.

https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/12/30/tra ... 137148.php

we'll see. This was reported and did not happen

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/huw-jone ... h-glasgow/

I Believe Bayonne were relegated that year.

[septic 9]

Hastings off to Montpellier next year.

https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/12/30/tra ... 137148.php

we'll see. This was reported and did not happen

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/huw-jone ... h-glasgow/

I Believe Bayonne were relegated that year.

he got out of going to Bayonne when they got relegated, went to Quins instead. But early 2024 he was linked to both Bayonne and Montpellier, both in T14 and as per those reports was off to to sign for Montpellier. He didn't, he extended at Glasgow until at 2026. The rumours are not always true, so we will see re Hastings

[septic 9]

Franco seems to have confirmed, without confirming it, that Hastings is going at end of season. I wish h9m well but don't think its a great move for him rugby wise. The money, climate and lifestyle however.......

[Cameo]

Yeah, shame. Not very very top level, but I always enjoy watching a team with him at 10 because of the way he threatens the line. Playing well this year too.

Some changes for the Zebre game. Yule at 12 and Munn on the wing. Huge shame that Watson isn't fit, would have probably had 2 or 3 starts.

[septic 9]

Yeah, shame. Not very very top level, but I always enjoy watching a team with him at 10 because of the way he threatens the line. Playing well this year too.

Some changes for the Zebre game. Yule at 12 and Munn on the wing. Huge shame that Watson isn't fit, would have probably had 2 or 3 starts.

Hastings - a few of us felt if he came back the same player who left we'd be happy. If not.......
Well he made it. I remember him at U20s, I never seen a crash ball 10 before (actually not quite true, Tommy Hayes was more than capable at bashing it up) so was a bit dubious but he became a ery good player at club level. Oh, and the next crash ball 10 I recall was Jordan. Must be the Glasgow air

Watson was in line a few weeks back, ie in the Franco plan, in the plan before he got injured in a nothing match

[Donny osmond]

Is the Hastings move a good one for Glasgow? Are there any youngsters being developed who can step up?

[septic 9]

Is the Hastings move a good one for Glasgow? Are there any youngsters being developed who can step up?

hmmm
If he doesn't want o be here, its a good move. But not one Warriors would have encouraged
Savala back soon I think, isa potential 10 very suited to Glasgow, wasted at edinburgh (an old old story that).
Mathew Unwin really stepped u in his last U2os season, is next in line. Both after Lancaster I guess. The one that got away is Richie Simpson, went to Ealing but doesn't seem to have played - highest potential of them all

[Donny osmond]

A massive win but lots to be concerned about, mainly the size of the drop off from our 1st 15 to that team tonight. I wouldn't critique any handling errors tonight given how cold it was but there was a distinct lack of cohesion and organisation out there.

Having said all that, absolutely delighted for Duncan Weir to get a big win, including a fantastic try, as a send off. Well played that man.

[Cameo]

Oh really, that's not what I expected to read when I saw the score.

The games I have seen, their attack has often looked a bit predictable til the other team tire. Was that the case here or just not at the races?

[Mikey Brown]

Is Lancaster just not cutting it? Where is playing primarily when he gets on?

He was a source of amusement at Racing and then suddenly turned in to a really solid looking player after a bit of a run.

It’s a shame to see Hastings leave after finally looking a bit more settled and injury-free.

[Donny osmond]

Oh really, that's not what I expected to read when I saw the score.

The games I have seen, their attack has often looked a bit predictable til the other team tire. Was that the case here or just not at the races?

Yeah sorry, I may have been a bit harsh. It was a good win, just with plenty still to work on. The Glasgow attack is exactly as you've described it. Zebra to be fair were probably better than expected until about 60 mins, Glasgow moved Dobie off the wing to scrum half (don't know why, other than Ben A having a game to forget) and it started clicking. Glasgow replacements were definitely a step up from the starters, hence my post above, and like I say, the starting SH didn't play well.

[Donny osmond]

Is Lancaster just not cutting it? Where is playing primarily when he gets on?

He was a source of amusement at Racing and then suddenly turned in to a really solid looking player after a bit of a run.

It’s a shame to see Hastings leave after finally looking a bit more settled and injury-free.

Not sure, I stand to be corrected, that DL has had that many chances so far this season? He came on at full back last night when Ollie Smith went off. No idea what his best position is but he doesn't seem to have nailed one down with Glasgow so far.

In 2 minds about AH. He's a very good club level player but I've never seen him impose himself on a game. Good skills - when hes on form he can exploit defensive mistakes - I'm just not sure he can organise things to generate those defensive mistakes.

[septic 9]

think folk are being harsh on Afshar. Made a couple of errors but mainly solid - the pass back into McDowell for the opening try was a peach. And he (and Glasgow) were seriously hampered by the repeated offences at the breakdown and offsides - I lost count of the pens first half against Zebre who somehow only got a YC when pulling down a maul we scored from.
Of course this squad was a step down from the first picks; and lack of playing time together means a lack of coherence, but here we are, 7 tries and moaning. I'll take it.
Dobie currently is the best player anywhere - and I mean anywhere any team, not just which position. Really imposing himself on games. Smith very good at 15. And the emotion the whole squad showed for Weir was something to behold - not just when he scored a try, but post match

[Mikey Brown]

think folk are being harsh on Afshar. Made a couple of errors but mainly solid - the pass back into McDowell for the opening try was a peach. And he (and Glasgow) were seriously hampered by the repeated offences at the breakdown and offsides - I lost count of the pens first half against Zebre who somehow only got a YC when pulling down a maul we scored from.
Of course this squad was a step down from the first picks; and lack of playing time together means a lack of coherence, but here we are, 7 tries and moaning. I'll take it.
Dobie currently is the best player anywhere - and I mean anywhere any team, not just which position. Really imposing himself on games. Smith very good at 15. And the emotion the whole squad showed for Weir was something to behold - not just when he scored a try, but post match

Again it's only highlights but Dobie is surprising me every time I see him with how effective he is as a runner out wide. Both tries are footraces requiring that determination to just go for it. I've viewed him as a very capable wing cover (like Horne tbh) who wouldn't be fast or physically imposing (or some other USP) enough to be a 'proper' winger, but he really seems to have it all.

The Weir moment was fantastic, even with Andy Goode blathering all over the top of it - the highest compliment I've got.

I loved that lineout move for the McDowall try. You can see why Franco is putting this into the more innovative/gimmicky (take your pick) things like sticking a centre at the front of the lineout. Scotland don't execute red-zone strike moves like this nearly enough.

[Donny osmond]

Is Lancaster just not cutting it? Where is playing primarily when he gets on?

He was a source of amusement at Racing and then suddenly turned in to a really solid looking player after a bit of a run.

It’s a shame to see Hastings leave after finally looking a bit more settled and injury-free.

DL is starting 10 tomorrow in a very strong backline, so I guess FS rates him there