Onthefringes

For some reason I cant, I'm sure it followed the report on the Under 19s St Johnstone outing.

Good article appeared on the official site with Youngy stating Motherwells' stance for not entering. As the Reserves were constructed mainly from our Under 19s squad, with very little time, their week was spent in preparation of multiple games and not focusing on technical ability. Supportive of that, use of a development squad against stronger teams from around the UK (as we've already had) are likely. I'm sure the Mould Firm fancied playing Premiership reserves week-in weekout too.

Surely you jest? He's been a firm favourite of mine, but, I've never seen him add any extra bite in our midfield. Ever. Hateley and then Jennings coasted against the cloggers that bulk Kilmarnocks midfield, they'll sail through Aberdeen. I was an advocate of unchanging a winning side, but, these times have changed. It clearly shows why Mr Gannon holds the only UEFA pro licence in Scotland and like the breath of fresh air he has been will tailor the side to suit this match, if that fails, he'll make the necessary changes... For me? I'd love to turn this lot over, but, happy to continue the league campaign unbeaten.

Didn't train on Friday as mentioned elsewhere.

Sorry to be pedantic, born in London makes you English does it not? Maybe of Irish descent, he is what he is... I'll be surprised were Mr Gannon to play even loosely on a love of the blarney stone in his time at Motherwell. Enough plastic paddys in the West of Scotland without fueling the fire.

Installation of roof panels that allow sunlight to meet the pitch? Simples. Incorporated in the design of the San Giro, another faux pas by our in-house architect... Artificial lighting rigs? A wonder of modern technology, likely to be detrimental to the club budget never mind their carbon footprint.

Unfortunately in the case of one individual yes. Can't remember full details, not swept under the carpert as it was with a rather large fellow at the San Giro, hence, why opposition fans probably haven't found cause to taunt. Unsavoury character had his court case and findings making the tabloids.

Can only be good

As I understand it, verbal agreement between Mr McGhee and Chris McCart and a sum of circa £40,000 prior to the move north. Chris McCart enquired as to the progress and was advised otherwise as the verbal agreement had more holes than swiss cheese. He's since been heard to agree with members of staff within the club that he couldn't purchase him for ten times that value now. Not trying to be smart assed, info likely to be questioned. Source? Two of the clubs sponsors with a bigger than average input.

Acclaimed by many to be our greatest hope when all around him was going wrong early last season. Replaced by Bob Malcolm and then a fit Maros Klimpl would suggest otherwise...

Halcyon days right enough! Was THE powderkeg fixture of its time, I and plenty others of my age I know weren't allowed to the game. Was sat on my grans verandah at Elvan Tower listening to the roar awaiting the return of my old man.

Mentioned debating Davie Hay/Jock Wallace on another day in the Brian McLaughlin memories thread and this is how I remembered the story unfolding. If some of the younger posters thought Mr McGhee was a whore, picture the scene on opening day in 1982... parading the championship flag around our hallowed turf pre match, (yes, we had turf in them days!) we had Big Jock applauding the blue hordes who chanted the chunts name in return! Then there was his attempt at ethnic cleansing in the dressing room and the arrival of Nicky Walker... we'd have been better signing Annie Walker! Not normal practice, honest, but, I did a little jig when he was called to the great gig in the sky and that lot were falling over themselves at the open air masonic lodge proclaiming him to be a 'great'. Big Jock knew after all!

Have to admit, I like the new away kit. At least the wee fella and my nephews kits are likely to be the same! The nephew's kit has the club badge edging over the fabled hoop spoiling the whole look of the shirt imho. Hell, if the material was similar to the Canterbury offerings available in Sports Direct just now I'd make a kit purchase for the first time in a long, long time. As fussy as I am, I'd even purchase the full kit if both the top and shorts are the same colour...

Exactly the post I would have made. Davie Hay/Jock Wallace can be debated another day. Thoughts are with Mr McLaughlins family.

Another of Big Liz's team, Pele of ear shattering "Ploglammes" fame is a non starter, what with him being a key member of staff at the Tesco Express up here in Upper New Stevenston Carfin (well, it is that side of the road)

Ross McCormack sent our friend Dee a message after a post that didn't exactly flatter his ego did he not... Never met a player with such a Billy big-time attitude as that Weegie tink - nearly had his Sandy Shaws parted by more than one at last years' sponsors evening.

Can only echo the sentiments above... "Grammy" Only in Motherwell

Well, travelling from Forgewood as many did...

Nothing? Wasn't trying to be smart-arsed. I thought teasers were all the rage on this board. Although I'd say the sources were more credible than reliable. Gannon looking to replace, quoting "lack of mobility", simple as. Only hope the replacement(s) can bag us double figures...

Nothing to add on Alan Gow, but, I don't think any of our first eleven will have to bother about the above

Never assume... He never signed. Played conference football last season methinks. No harm in having him in on trial, deemed good enough for Readings' Academy and with the track record of our current manager... As for being such a star? Well, you could add any club into that statement, but, hey, don't let your blinkers get in the way of another ridiculous post. fud? School holidays? You answered the point exactly.

Get with the programme, that was last year as an 18 year old. And by your reckoning, I'd wager you know little of organised football, what's to say Gannon won't get the best out of the kid? Billy Reid wouldn't know a good player if he jumped up and bit him on the face! He inherited McCarthy, Easton and a soon to be sold McArthur, they've cashed in the family jewels and don't have in reserve what they trumpet to the media.

Well, have you seen Blazing Saddles? Mongo knocks the horse of it's feet? Similar episode round the side of Glencairn school! Absolutely no need for the Hup Lee to close for the reasons given, definitely a case of Chinese whispers that story. As we were walked back towards the town centre, the police horses went ahead of us. As Cardiff were on their way to Airbles Station we decided to hot foot it down one of the lanes into the car park at the rear and make our way there when the grand national lookalikeys reappeared. Case closed, only managed a beer in the War Office after that.

Your nose will get bigger telling lies like that!!! The police horse that was assaulted may disagree, but, hardly a punch thrown in anger all day... not for the want of trying mind

Well the senior manager at Canterbury UK seemed to think differently... £12 million losses in the past year...