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September 20, 2004

Victory for Glasgow in development match

Posted by Editor on September 20, 2004 10:57 PM | 7 comments | Print | E-mail author

John Beattie marked a fine performance with Glasgow's first try
Glasgow and Newcastle's development squads provided a highly entertaining match at Hughenden tonight with Glasgow edging the Falcons 26-21.

Heavy rain and strong winds didn't stop both teams put together some fine sequences of play. Glasgow's tries came from apprentice John Beattie, Ally Maclay(Glasgow Hawks), Dave Millard and Andy Craig. Calvin Howarth converted three of Glasgow's four tries.

There were a number of promising displays. Stirling County's Shawn Renwick made ground every time he had the ball and John Beattie put on a fine show dragging a number of Falcons over the line for his try.

New signing Andy Craig made a couple of excellent breaks and looks well on the way to recovery after his injury, while Rory Lamont started at full back and finished on the wing and made some searing breaks and huge hits. It might not be too long before Rory will be joining his brother Sean in the Glasgow team on a regular basis.

Others to impress were scrum-half AJ McFarlane, playing on his home pitch who looked very sharp, and Ally Maclay who served up a fine display of powerful running.

One disappointment was the absence of Cammy Mather, who seemed set to make his comeback after four months out through injury.

Glasgow - Rory Lamont, Steven Manning, Andy Craig, Ally Maclay, David Millard, Calvin Howarth, Graeme Beveridge, Elliot McLaren, Fergus Thomson, Fraser Mackinnon, James Eddie, Sandy Warnock, John Beattie, Shawn Renwick, Neil McKenzie.

Substitutes (all used) – Colin Shaw, Colin Gregor, Alasdhair McFarlane, Andrew Kelly, Stuart Fenwick, Donald Malcolm, Andrew Wilson, Alan Kelly, Stevie Swindall.

You can read a match report on Glasgow's official site here

Comments
Posted by uineill on September 21, 2004 06:36 AM | Reply to this comment

A good bunch of hungry lads. Well done!

Posted by uineill on September 21, 2004 07:02 AM | Reply to this comment

and cheers Gordon! I'm sure this website contributes greatly to the spirit of rugby in Glasgow...

Posted by Ashleigh on September 21, 2004 11:36 AM | Reply to this comment

Good Game! Made braving the elements worthwhile!

Posted by Envy on September 21, 2004 04:20 PM | Reply to this comment

Is there any chance that we might see a development side fixture list? I know its a big ask but the game was great fun apparently and it would be good to see the future playing as well.

Posted by Gordon on September 21, 2004 04:31 PM | Reply to this comment

Sale (Away) 11th October
Newcastle (Away) 25th October
Sale (Home) 22nd November

Not convinced they will all go ahead.

Posted by Envy on September 21, 2004 07:39 PM | Reply to this comment

Again I tip my hat to you sir........

Posted by The Colonel on September 27, 2004 02:56 PM | Reply to this comment

Sandy Warnock for Scotland in 3years

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