Biggest difference between the two I think is we were on a good run of results prior to '91 and we were all pretty sure we were going to pick up that trophy.
It's also pure speculation as some of the papers down south were talking in the 500k range. That's the problem with these deas - details are rarely made public.
Craigan getting sent off and the 10 men rallying to a 3-1 win against Dunfermline shook us out of our Christmas decline and kick started a crucial run of results.
MFC TV interview with Head Groundsman says it's required with the new pitches every couple of years otherwise it gets compacted and can cause drainage problems.
That's pretty impressive on the basis of one pre-season friendly. Were you one of the posters who wrote off Chris Porter and the Duke after their early performances?
While he has to take some responsibility, when you are that age you depend on good advice from your agent and your family. I think it's fair to say he was badly advised in this case.
I'm not disagreeing, and think we would have a viable league without them. Unfortunately, the Chairmen of most of the 'lesser' teams don't see it like that.
Link up on the Beeb now shows fans with 2 banners:
"TRUCK OFF MILLER - YANKS NO THANKS"
and
"MILLER TIME - NO THANKS TO ASSET STRIPPING YANKS"
But it sounds more likely he was scared off when he finally had access to the accounts.