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May 21, 2014

Gordon can't wait to get back out there

Posted by Editor on May 21, 2014 08:11 AM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Gordon Reid dedicated his try to Moray Low
Friday's bruising 16-15 win over Munster earned Glasgow a PRO12 Grand Final showdown with Leinster on Saturday week.

But Glasgow prop Gordon Reid says he could do without the weekend off and would rather have kept the momentum going by meeting Leinster a week earlier.

Speaking in today's Evening Times, Gordon said: "To be honest I just like to be playing every weekend.

"We have some pretty awesome momentum behind us and I would rather have kept the momentum rolling along.

"By beating Munster we have secured nine wins in a row which is a new club record and when you are on that sort of roll you just can't wait to get back out there.

"So in many ways I am pretty frustrated we aren't heading to the RDS this Saturday.

"But the positive side of that is that we have the extra-time for some of the guys to get over a few bumps and bangs they took, and of course it is vital that we do our homework on Leinster.

"So I am sure the extra week is a very positive thing for the coaching staff but from a playing point of view it is a bit of a frustration."

Gordon's second-half try against Munster was crucial in helping Warriors into the PRO12 final and he has dedicated the match winning score to fellow and soon to be ex-team mate Moray Low.

Gordon said: "Muzza has been a great mate to me and I knew how gutted he was to miss out on the semi-final with Munster. He leaves after the final for Exeter and I just wanted to record my gratitude to him by dedicating the try to Muzza.

"But you never know things may be reversed after the team is announced for Leinster."

Looking back on Friday's match, Gordon said: "The last five minutes was touch and go. They just kept attacking but our defensive work paid off.

"It was the best night of my career as Glasgow's my club and always will be, it was outstanding to be out there. We have worked so hard for that result and to make a final but now we are there we want our hands on the trophy.

"We have been getting closer every year and with finishing second in the table this season the proof of how far we have progressed is there for everyone to see."