Glasgow Coach Franco Smith Seeks “Hampden Roar” from Fans for 1872 Cup Match

Glasgow’s head coach, Franco Smith, has expressed his desire for Warriors supporters to generate a unique “Hampden roar” when the team competes against Edinburgh this Sunday. More than 25,000 tickets have been sold for the first leg of the 1872 Cup, which is set to take place at the national football stadium on Sunday. Smith had the opportunity to experience the Hampden atmosphere firsthand last month. “I went to see Scotland versus Croatia,” Smith informed BBC Scotland. He added, “It was fantastic to be a part of it, to hear the ‘Hampden roar’. Now hopefully we can get a rugby-like Hampden roar this weekend.” He further stated, “I must say I’m really grateful to be a part of it for one, and two, for the reaction of the public to come out and support us. I think it makes it special.” Smith also mentioned, “I asked them earlier to vote with their feet and that’s going to make it easy in a conversation going forward. The amount of Warriors fans that miss out every week looks like a big number, so hopefully something can be done to accommodate them going forward.” A significant individual matchup is expected in the midfield, where brothers Sione Tuipulotu of Glasgow and Mosese Tuipulotu of Edinburgh will both occupy the number 12 jerseys. Regarding this, Smith commented, “I’ve played my brother quite a bit in the years when we played, so I know the sensation, know the feeling.” He added, “I’ve got a very good record [against him], to be honest. He’ll probably like to say different.” Smith also noted, “Actually, outside of the field, more is made of it than actually on field.”