‘Box office’ | How you welcomed Jack Dempsey to Glasgow

• 15 Feb 2021

It's fair to say the Warrior Nation was pretty excited by the unveiling of Glasgow's latest recruit - we take a look at some of the best social media reaction to the Australian's signing...

Guessing game

As soon as the teasers were posted, the Warrior Nation were off the mark in trying to identify the newest member of the club…

? As teased by Danny Wilson on Warriors Weekly…

6pm. Don’t miss it.#WhateverItTakes ⚔️?️ pic.twitter.com/kJDheF0AJU
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 14, 2021

Our newest signing has had quite the career so far…

? @PRO14Official

Don’t forget – 6pm ?#WhateverItTakes ⚔️?️ pic.twitter.com/MSlqMnuZbs
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 14, 2021

The position I think most fans are eager to see a new player in. Arguably the missing piece of the puzzle for next season.
— ???? ?????? (@hellarossa) February 14, 2021

6pm? Come on guys! Unless… is that some sort of cryptic clue? Or are you just looking to torture us a bit? It’s been a tough enough weekend!
— Ross Marno (@rossmarno) February 14, 2021

Ok ok you have my attention!
— Mhairi Thompson-Ross (@rosserpup) February 14, 2021

Aussie international….the plot thickens
— Scott (@Scootmatoot) February 14, 2021

Okay I was not quite expecting this
— Cameron Pirie (@CameronPirie3) February 14, 2021

? https://t.co/msmHISQaDG
— Cammy Black – Scottish Rugby Podcast (@CammyBlack) February 14, 2021

Very intriguing… ?? https://t.co/WaSeBPOF33
— MoMo (@Morven04) February 14, 2021

The reveal

Safe to say Jack was a popular man once his signing was officially confirmed at 6pm, with supporters thrilled at the Wallabies back-rower agreeing to join the Warriors.

✍️ Wallabies to Warriors

14-times capped Australian back-rower Jack Dempsey is heading to Scotstoun this summer, as the 26-year-old becomes Head Coach Danny Wilson’s latest new signing ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.#WhateverItTakes ⚔️?️
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 14, 2021

Welcome to the club Jack! Amazing news to see you’ve signed for us ??? brightened up my day, good job Wilson and the team ?
— ???? ?????? (@hellarossa) February 14, 2021

Worth the wait guys!!!! Welcome to Glasgow Kangaroo Jack! pic.twitter.com/Kl9XRqgTzf
— The Pen (@thepenGW) February 14, 2021

Cracking signing!!Welcome Jack!
— John McLean (@McDurin) February 14, 2021

Thats a pleasant surprise. Sure Jack’ll settle in braw. ??
— Shona412 (@Shona4121) February 14, 2021

?If ya Wallaby my lover… ? https://t.co/kGv84TVPx6
— John O’Brien ⭕ Seán Ó Brıaın (@3K_Fters) February 14, 2021

Well done warriors! Great recruitment! Welcome to the club Jack #warriornation https://t.co/IGQ6Z8epTx
— Sean Douglas Kennedy (@sdk0013) February 14, 2021

This is a proper statement of intent ? https://t.co/7SbEMYXl8h
— Paul Kerr (@KERRZZO) February 14, 2021

Like it! Some pace and oomph ?
— G Frew (@g_frew) February 14, 2021

Statement of intent by the Warriors ??

Happy #WarriorNation? https://t.co/qdD8EQki1F
— Scrum365 (@Scrum365) February 14, 2021

Detective work

Kudos to those of you that correctly identified Jack’s signing pre-reveal, by the way…

Surely they haven’t went out and got Jack Dempsey? ? https://t.co/Xm5npR2WaJ
— Kyle Walsh (@kwalsh96) February 14, 2021

Jack Dempsey?
— Cameron Pirie (@CameronPirie3) February 14, 2021

Jack Dempsey?
— Ally Macfarlane (@Allymacfarlane8) February 14, 2021

pic.twitter.com/dF2EFoJvlV
— Neill Davidson (@ScotsmanNeill) February 14, 2021

Scenes https://t.co/R8b805ztxQ
— Kyle Walsh (@kwalsh96) February 14, 2021

Media reaction

A couple of Scotland’s premier rugby journalists were also quick to express their approval of Glasgow’s newest Warrior.

Glasgow’s recruitment has been pretty meh for a while, but this is a serious statement of intent https://t.co/9u8qvuN6I7
— Mark Palmer (@MarkPalmerST) February 14, 2021

This is a very good signing. High-calibre international who carries very powerfully, is 26 years old and can play across the back-row. https://t.co/TDcrzS4laE
— Jamie Lyall (@JLyall93) February 14, 2021

Poetic

To end, though – how better to react to a signing announcement on Valentine’s Day than with this?…

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,@GlasgowWarriors just signed Jack Dempsey,

Who needs this to rhyme? #HappyDays #ValentinesPresent #LoveABackRow
— Morag ? (@moragkatie) February 14, 2021