Scotland’s Looming Predicament
Andy Robinson is considering his next announcement about his position. Leave? We’re damned if he does; damned if he doesn’t…
Author Archives: Alan Dymock
The Shock Of The Swap
Today it became official that Gregor Townsend will replace Sean Lineen as Glasgow Warriors head coach next season, with Lineen being put in charge of player recruitment for the SRU. This one shook many people. The timing was poor.
Negative? Scotland Just Weren’t Good Enough
Everyone should maybe move on and focus on Italy because this loss -this heavy loss- to Ireland came about because the Irish were much better.
Now We Are ‘Progressing’ The Pressure Is On
Scotland’s team is almost identicle to the one that beat France, but the tactics will be ever so slightly different. Robinson talks of ‘chokes’ but it will be something else he is looking at…
What Was Said At The Team Announcement
Andy Robinson only made one change but emphasised the need to target Ireland’s ‘World Class’ back-row and to nullify the Irish ‘choke tackle’.
Cusiter And Lawson Expect Performance
Alan Dymock caught up with GUINNESS ambassadors Scott Lawson and Chris Cusiter. The message? The entire squad will play against Ireland with the exact same tempo and belief that ran France close and could have beaten England.
Ospreys 20 – 26 Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow crashed and scrambled down at the Liberty Stadium and despite a few yellow cards they came away with a result.
The Hollow Reality
Scotland lost again, but played better rugby. Should Robinson really leave before his project reaches the next stage? He doesn’t seem the type to walk…
Scotland 17 – 23 France
Scotland worked well and looked like a much more attacking outfit, but their French opponents did just enough to secure victory. Scotland now have something to build on and take to Ireland.
Hogg’s First Start
His first game flew by and he is now desperate for more. Alan Dymock grabbed a quick word with a delighted Stuart Hogg ahead of his first start on Sunday.
What Was Said at the Team Announcement
“What we believe is that if we keep the ball in play and play multi-phase against France that we can test them and test their fitness.”
A Gallic Disclaimer
Turn cooker up; watch; flip; apply acid; repeat.
No, it’s not the Idiot’s Guide to Pancake Day, but the simplest way of describing how our national team has worked thus far in the 6 Nations.
Sticking Together Despite Scotland’s Social Issues
Nick De Luca has withdrawn from Twitter due to abuse and Dan Parks was harangued before he retired. Is there a growing rift between players and fans?
Scott Johnson Parts Ways With Ospreys
Goings on at the Ospreys may not concern the Scottish fans, but it perhaps should. Alan Dymock looks at what could result from Scott Johnson’s departure from the Welsh region.
Wales v Scotland: Tactics In Brief
Scotland make only two changes whilst Wales lose a few to injury and one to a moment of madness. How will this game be played, though? Scotland will have to tweek their tactics slightly…
