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March 08, 2012

New deals for front row duo

Posted by Editor on March 8, 2012 09:32 AM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Gordon Reid has signed a new two-year deal with Glasgow
Prop Gordon Reid and hooker Finlay Gillies have both put pen to paper on new two-year deals with Glasgow Warriors.

Gordon, who joined the Warriors from Ayr has made a consistent impact whether from the start or off the bench in his first season as a full professional.

Gordon told www.glasgowwarriors.org: “I’m really pleased to have signed for another two years with Glasgow Warriors.

“I’ve loved the challenge of adapting to the professional environment, and I’ve learned a massive amount from working with, and talking to, quality players and coaches on a daily basis.

“I feel there’s plenty more to come, and I’ll continue to work as hard as I can to keep improving.”

Finlay Gillies started the season as part of the Elite Development system, but after proving his mettle in the away wins over Leinster and Cardiff Blues, earned a full professional contract last December.

The 23-year-old former Scotland U20 and Club XV forward has now joined fellow Elite Development graduate Stuart Hogg in signing a long-term extension.

He said: “It’s great to have my future sorted out. This is a terrific club and group of players, and there’s obvious potential for us to grow on and off the pitch.

“Everyone at the Warriors is motivated to achieve success in the remainder of this season and over the next few years. I’m looking forward to being part of that, and to continuing to challenge for a place in the team.”

Head coach Sean Lineen is delighted to have tied down the front row pair, saying: “In the contracting work we’ve done so far this season, we’ve shown a clear desire to reward players who have stepped up and proved they’ve really got something to offer at this level.

“Gordon and Finlay are two guys who we’ve been very impressed with both on and off the field, and they thoroughly deserve these new contracts.

“Coming from the club game, Gordon has shown what it’s possible to achieve with the right attitude and skill set. He’s an excellent ball carrier, his scrummaging has improved out of sight, and it’s no exaggeration to say that he’s now an integral part of the squad.

“Finlay has a terrific mindset: he’s got an innate feel for the game and makes good decisions. He’s a winner who’s never satisfied; he knows he can get better as a player and he continually strives to achieve that.

“I’m extremely pleased to have another two guys signed – we’re all excited about where this group can take the club.”