We asked for your views on Glasgow Warriors 24-12 win against Edinburgh.
Here’s what some of you EDINBURGH supportes said:
Martin: It’s a real problem being an Edinburgh supporter. When the coach is a happy man that we only got into their half once in the first half but we scored, that is a problem.
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Edinburgh huffed and puffed but ultimately didn’t do very much. Dreading next week, I think Glasgow could field a second XV and still win. It seems one good victory over Toulon and it’s classed as a successful season.
David: Great defensive effort by Edinburgh and no faulting the spirit but the attack side, from a back’s perspective, is totally lacking. Two wingers who are Scotland’s top try-scorers, and not one worthwhile pass to them. Have Edinburgh got an attack coach?
Graeme: Sean Everitt played a second string last weekend in the Champions Cup to save the big boys for this one, well that worked out well didn’t it! Time for a new voice and ideas in charge of Edinburgh but also one that doesn’t accept mediocrity, someone along the lines of Franco Smith.
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Adam: Edinburgh clearly have a strong set of forwards as the Toulon victory shows, however, our backs sadly offer so very little in attack. The tragedy of taking off 50- cap superstar Duhan van der Merwe is clear because unlike Glasgow, our midfield is average and struggles to bring him into match.
And here’s the views of you GLASGOW fans:
Colin: Glasgow need to be more clinical when pummelling the opposition line, too often it results in being held up. The margin of victory would have been much greater had they converted the number of chances they set up in the first half.
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Edinburgh don’t seem to understand that they have two international wings or how to get the ball to them quickly in space. If Scottish Rugby’s plan is to have two professional teams playing the brand of rugby that the Scotland team wants to promote, then Edinburgh need to sort themselves out. I was sitting just behind their coaches and they were more animated at keeping Glasgow out than scoring tries.
Stuart: Was always going to be a tough match, but with Warriors having five held-up tries and scoring four showed their dominance. Edinburgh’s defence stood up well for long periods, slowing the ball so Warriors couldn’t use width. Seb Stephen coming on and scoring the try was the icing on the cake.
Paul: In the years before Smith, Glasgow were known for adventurous back play but also a bit of a lightweight pack. I reckon the forwards have led the way in recent wins over the Bulls, Toulouse and now Edinburgh. They are still blessed with a good backline, but it is great to see that pack throwing its weight around.
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Alastair: Pre-match thinking was it would be an easy win for Glasgow. In the end it was reasonably comfortable but at around 60 minutes Glasgow seemed to switch off. Credit to Edinburgh’s defence but Glasgow should have better finished their opportunities. As Franco said post-match there is much to work on.
