Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend has admitted that Edinburgh's defensive approach disrupted his side's gameplan in their 29-18 loss.
Edinburgh, overseen by interim coach Duncan Hodge, denied Townsend a fitting farewell in his last game at the helm.
Townsend will take over from Vern Cotter as Scotland head coach in June and despite his obvious disappointment at losing to their
closest rivals, he is reflecting back on his time as Glasgow coach with gratitude.
He also believes that the Edinburgh defensive stifled his attack successfully.
“We weren’t able to produce the quick ball we always aspire to, and that was a lot to do with what Edinburgh were doing in defence," Townsend told The Scotsman.
"Some of it not legal, and that led to a number of penalties and two yellow cards.
“Today’s disappointment is going to drift away. This whole week has been more about reflection and how we are going to miss this place as coaches.
“Also there is pride about what the club has become and today was another example; brilliant atmosphere, excellent supporters and a stadium that now looks fit for rugby.
“I will love coming back here as a supporter.”
Meanwhile, his counterpart Hodge has labelled his side's much-improved performance as 'a bit too little too late'.
“There is a tinge of frustration there because that a bit too little too late,” said Hodge.
“Had they had some of that application and performed like that in some of those other games we would have been at least a few more wins and that breeds confidence and that is what we have struggled with over the last couple of months.”
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