Podcast: Lockdown Bookclub – Behind The Thistle (The Andy Robinson Years)
On our latest podcast we continue our look at Behind The Thistle, and this week we’re re-evaluating Andy Robinson’s time in charge of Scotland
England v Scotland: 5 Key Battles
Cameron Black is fed up of writing about Scotland’s ill discipline so turns to look at the 5 key battles in the forthcoming Calcutta Cup and ends up writing about discipline anyway
Where are we now?
Cameron Black takes a look at Scotland’s performances under Scott Johnson to see what progress he’s made
5 Key Points For Beating France
Cameron Black’s regular series of cut out and keep blog-posts ends with a look at this weekends opponents, France.
Andy Robinson Quits As Scotland Coach
Andy Robinson has stepped down as Scotland Head Coach. Here’s the press release.
Scotland vs Tonga: Post Match Chat
Reaction from the post-match press conference at Pittodrie after Scotland’s defeat to Tonga.
Scotland v South Africa: Post Match Chat
Post match reaction from the captains and coaches.
Strauss Brought In with Sleight of Hand
We were caught off guard when Glasgow Warriors pulled Josh Strauss out of a hat. What we are not shown is a potential reason for him landing in Scotland.
Seeing Off Samoa
Scotland have won well on their summer tour, but with more heat and more organised opposition in Samoa should there be tactical changes?
Scotland Have Chances to Kill Off This Tour
The selections are yet to be announced, but maybe Scotland will go in for the kill rather than risk results in the hands of young players. Such a move would certainly help Andy Robinson’s cause.
The Key to Beating Australia on Tuesday
With a lot of injuries and a fair few bolters the Aussie squad to play Scotland is one that poses questions. The biggest being: Do Scotland attack the scrum or the lineout?
The SRU Create New Post for Paterson, But Spurn Youth
Chris Paterson is supremely popular, but in sending him to learn to be a coach as part of the Macphail Scholarship the SRU are actively avoiding spending money on developing young players.
Lest We Get Carried Away…
Glasgow have done magnificently to make the Rabo playoffs and Edinburgh surprised everyone, but lets not declare a miracle just yet. There is a long way to go before we proclaim these teams two of the best in Europe.
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…
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’.