A new chapter for an old and distinguished venue

Glasgow Warriors today moved into its new training base at Scotstoun Stadium.
Speaking as he moved into his new office, head coach Sean Lineen said: "Scotstoun is a superb facility. What a difference it will make in terms of training and individual player improvement at this club. We'll maybe also do our bit for the environment by not having to drive around the different locations as we are used to doing.
"To have a facility like this shows the ambition of Glasgow Warriors, and Scottish Rugby, for the sport of rugby in Glasgow."
Warriors Chief Executive Kenny Baillie echoed Lineen's sentiments whilst passing thanks to those who have assisted in the Warriors' relocation.
He said: "A significant amount of hard work has gone in over last few years to get us to where we are today, and on behalf of Glasgow Warriors, I would like to thank Glasgow City Council and Culture & Sport Glasgow, as well as my colleagues at Scottish Rugby, for their vision and support along the way.
"Scotstoun is a first class training facility and a real step forward for the sport of rugby in the city of Glasgow and west central Scotland."
As well as a refurbished track and field, Scotstoun Stadium boasts a full-length indoor warm-up track, fitness, conditioning and physio suites, grass and 3G training pitches and state-of-the-art media facilities.
A partnership between Scottish Rugby, Glasgow City Council and Culture and Sport Glasgow will see the facility become a centre of excellence for rugby in the city

This article was posted on 3-Jun-2010, 19:16 by Hugh Barrow.