2016-2017 Champions Cup Thread

vienne86

There was a certain inevitability about that try for Leicester.

Flincher

Red all day.

You can see Toomua pull his elbow up which is a real sign that he was intent on tipping the player in the air.

razorblunt

Strauss has really dropped off in form over the last 2 seasons.
Sarto could be their new van der Meurwe.

vienne86

I was just about to post that Leicester defence was good........and Glasgow scamper in for a try!

wp_rathead

Hagz wrote: »

Glad it wasn't a red.

Because?

vienne86

Great pressure by Glasgow.....well worked try.

Adbrowne

there is going to be a few reds in this. the ref needs to act on his warnings

molloyjh

How many times now have Glasgow just gone through the middle of rucks. Soft stuff from Leicester.

vienne86

Hagz wrote: »

Glad it wasn't a red.

Which one?

molloyjh

Stop interviewing coaches mid-game and let the do their job ffs!

Hagz

Love a heated game. Every try is on the edge of a bust up.

vienne86

That non awarding of the red has really fired Glasgow up.

vienne86

molloyjh wrote: »

Stop interviewing coaches mid-game and let the do their job ffs!

BT. It's the pits. :eek:

golfer555

Great game so far. Would be fantastic for the Pro12 if we can get a win here.

molloyjh

Sarto need to be told to carry in 2 hands. There was a man wide who was never going to get the ball there. Great to see Glasgow performing here though. Leicester seem asleep at the moment.

Kiwi_knock

Leicester's defence is so weak around the ruck.

vienne86

They're in again! Same method. Rinse and repeat. No cop from Leicester.

Adbrowne

vienne86 wrote: »

They're in again! Same method. Rinse and repeat. No cop from Leicester.

piss poor defence from the tigers.

NiallBoo

I don't like Finn Russell's kicking routine, it's asking for an easy charge-down.

vienne86

Adbrowne wrote: »

piss poor defence from the tigers.

And Glasgow have copped this quickly and exploited it.

coco0981

molloyjh wrote: »

Stop interviewing coaches mid-game and let the do their job ffs!

Total waste of time, expecting coaches to say anything of interest whilst watching the game

razorblunt

They highlighted the softness around rucks beforehand too, poor coaching from Leicester.

vienne86

coco1981 wrote: »

Total waste of time, expecting coaches to say anything of interest whilst watching the game

I suppose this is BT's answer to Sky's player mic......equally pointless.

vienne86

Glasgow deserve their half time lead - they are so much more up for this than Leicester.

molloyjh

Saw a clip of Toomuas tackle. That's a tough call. The laws say red if the player lands on their head or neck. Not sure Hogg would have even if he hadn't put the arm out. Seems to land on his upper back. If that's the case the the yellow is correct AFAIK.

* Russell, not Hogg.

Adbrowne

molloyjh wrote: »

Saw a clip of Toomuas tackle. That's a tough call. The laws say red if the player lands on their head or neck. Not sure Hogg would have even if he hadn't put the arm out. Seems to land on his upper back. If that's the case the the yellow is correct AFAIK.

* Russell, not Hogg.

I think the manner of how Toomua went to drive Russell towards the ground warranted a red.

bilston

TeoReid wrote: »

is there a name for the 'theme' music played in the stadiums before games?

It's by Jean Michel Jarre (you'll probably know his Oxygene track). Not sure what the Rugby anthem is called though.

NiallBoo

molloyjh wrote: »

Saw a clip of Toomuas tackle. That's a tough call. The laws say red if the player lands on their head or neck. Not sure Hogg would have even if he hadn't put the arm out. Seems to land on his upper back. If that's the case the the yellow is correct AFAIK.

* Russell, not Hogg.

The thing is, they're just guidelines.

While it's a reasonable guide most of the time, the ref still has the power to decide that it's dangerous/deliberate enough to warrant a red.

Imo, he should have used that power here. A yellow was like "getting off on a technicality".

vienne86

NiallBoo wrote: »

The thing is, they're just guidelines.

While it's a reasonable guide most of the time, the ref still has the power to decide that it's dangerous/deliberate enough to warrant a red.

Imo, he should have used that power here. A yellow was like "getting off on a technicality".

I'll be shocked if there isn't a citing.

NiallBoo

vienne86 wrote: »

I'll be shocked if there isn't a citing.

Guaranteed

Rigor Mortis

Jesus, the Leicester defense is appalling.

vienne86

More handbags! There could be more cards before this game is over.

vienne86

Another lovely pot from Finn Russell.

vienne86

Wow! What a run by Sarto.......nearly a breakaway try .......so close.

Adbrowne

that deserved a try

Oh man that would have been an amazing try. Glasgow look terrific.

vienne86

Great scrum.....penalty....another scrum......Glasgow looking for the penalty try.

golfer555

The Italian winger Sarto is playing great stuff.

vienne86

Yellow for Mulipola! Only just on. Glasgow have to get a try from this.

thomond2006

golfer555 wrote: »

The Italian winger Sato is playing great stuff.

Good for him, all Irish rugby fans should be cheering him on. Legend.

vienne86

Blew it!

Akrasia

And they bottled it!

vienne86

Hogg is a smart player. Another good chance here for Glasgow.

Had Hogg put the ball inside Glasgow were in there. They've made a few try scoring opportunities now, doing all the hard and difficult work only to make a basic error in the red zone.

vienne86

Another three points for Glasgow......15 points ahead now, so can take chances.

vienne86

Intercept try for Glasgow! Lovely!

Bonus Point for Glasgow, Leicester not at the races.

Neil3030

2 in support without a Leicester player near them. Great attacking mindset.

Akrasia

Well that was coming...

errlloyd

Can't believe the spread on this was - 3. Delish.