He said: "First and foremost I've got to concentrate on my job as assistant coach with Glasgow, coming up with ideas and learning from Hugh and Shade Munro, to develop a strong, positive and challenging environment for players to work in."
"But, off-field, I am a passionate club man and I feel we have to look more inwardly at getting players from Scottish clubs to step up to pro rugby. That's why were keeping local boys like Kenny Sinclair and Rory McKay - who, the rumours had it, were being ditched. These guys were never given a chance and they are talented Scottish players. They may not make it, who knows, but at least with us every player will get a chance."
McKay and Sinclair were among the players expected to be leaving Glasgow despite having little or no chance to show what they can do.
Lineen went on: "I want this to be about improving Glasgow and Scottish rugby, and we can help at various levels. Club rugby is getting better but the relationship between club and professional players, supporters and coaches could be much better. I think the pro players have to go more often to clubs as part of their contract, and to club games, to get them known, because let's be honest - most rugby players can walk down their local streets and not be known. Identity is an issue we have to work on. Ultimately, we have to create an environment where everybody in the district is working towards Glasgow rugby, wanting to support, play in it, coaches wanting to learn and offer their ideas as well - everyone buying into it."