By Cherry Picker
January 14 2014

So who will follow Freddie Burns into the Gloucester hot seat? Now it's confirmed he's off [to Leicester, no doubt] at the end of the season Nigel Davies says he has his eye on no less than seven replacements ..

The way the Glaws pack is going backwards at the moment not many of them may fancy the job this season. However, the big signings for next season should guarantee a bit more shelter for our new fly half.

Davies has the dilemma of whether to continue with an out of sorts and distracted Burns or whether to plunge in now and secure a new player who can slot in straight away.

And who could that be? He could do worse than go for Jimmy Gopperth who is tried and tested and vying for first choice at Leinster with Ian Madigan.

For the record this is the official statement from the club:"After weeks of speculation, Gloucester Rugby can confirm today that fly-half Freddie Burns will leave the club at the end of the season.

"The future of the 23-year-old, who made his senior bow in Andy Hazell's testimonial match ahead of the 2009-10 season and who is out of contract at the end of the current season, has been the subject of intense media attention in recent weeks.

"Discussions between Burns and the club over a new contract have been ongoing for some time now. However, agreement has not been reached and, by mutual consent, both parties have started to pursue alternative options."

Burns Replacement Needed

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Shedloads
14/01/2014 12:56

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Buzzaboo
14/01/2014 13:41

Olly Barkley has left Grenoble. Didnt turn up for training yesterday. Is he at Hartpury having meetings ??????

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Cherry Picker
14/01/2014 13:49

Let's ponder this for half a second. Olly Barkley or Johann Goosen ?

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Lady Bay Boy
14/01/2014 15:24

Ryan Lamb for me. Cant be happy with Burns arriving [if he indeed does]

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Trevva
15/01/2014 09:37

Apparently your coach says he wants two fly halves. If the Ref doesnt spot it that may even win you the odd game

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Buzzaboo
15/01/2014 11:13

Seems a good plan to me although I'd rather double up in the pack the we might win some decent ball.

Word on the streets is that Priestland is the man

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Lady Bay Boy
15/01/2014 11:54

Every fly half in Europe is being linked but what about Rotherham's Socino who is the top scorer in the Championship ???

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Rother Bother
16/01/2014 13:23

Keep your hands off him.
Why would he want to go to a club where he's spend most of his time going backwards??

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Lady Bay Boy
16/01/2014 14:57

I wouldn't panic. I have been expecting a phone call from Walkinshaw jnr asking for my help in team selection, but as it hasn't materialized I'm sure Mr Socino will remain in darkest Yorkshire for the foreseeable future.

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