Al Kellock praises Glasgow Warriors fans as he pens new deal

Feb 3 2010

Al Kellock

WARRIORS captain 'Big Al' Kellock has handed the Magners League leaders a massive boost by pledging his future to the club in a new three-year deal.

Towering lock Kellock has led the Warriors in every season since he signed from Edinburgh in 2006 and agreed a new three year contract this week.

The 28-year-old said: "We're playing good rugby, have continuously improved during my four years at the club and I can see us continuing to do that.

"Our fans are brilliant as well. They've continued to build year on year and that comes from success.

"We've built up a good team spirit and we work hard. That work ethic is massively important for me and the training facilities we will have next year are probably second to none in the Magners League."

Head coach Sean Lineen was understandably delighted to tie his skipper to the club for another three years.

Lineen said: "It's fantastic that Al has signed because it shows that he is committed to Glasgow.

"He is at the centre of everything that is good about Glasgow.

"Al is integral to how we move forward as a group. The game has moved on a lot and he is a great captain."

Kellock's first appearance as Glasgow captain was against Newport Gwent Dragons on the Magners League's opening day and he has continued in the role ever since.

He made his first RBS 6 Nations Championship start in Scotland's victory over France at Murrayfield in February 2006 and has 20 caps for the national team.