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I read about the Bradford scheme last year, posted on FPC that I thought it would be a good idea and I still do, Motherwell needs something like this, particularly in this economic climate.

I prefer the macaroni pies but agreed, too expensive.

The rest of the clubs statement on that is just what you would expect, flannel. Covers all bases without saying very much at all. On the one had you repeatedly ask someone to sign a contract, I'm presuming over the duration of his tenure as Motherwell manager, not in a very short space of time, on the other hand relationships are deteriorating? Well they must have deteriorated pretty quickly because why would you want to keep someone on long term who didn't get on with the players and directors?

I knew he was working without a contract, it had been mentioned elsewhere on the boards at times, my point is I think Boyle is being naive if he thinks people are going to believe that that's the reason Gannon has gone. As for the appointment not working out, I think Gannon was hardly given a chance for it to work out. We're 6th, not bottom. I could understand the sacking a bit better if we were sitting 11th and had a manager not getting on with fans, players, the media etc. I think it's been a hasty decision. We are managerless, we are just approaching the transfer window. We went 7 games without a win this time last year when McGhee was in charge. I think we have very short memories at times.

I've not changed my tune, I think sacking Gannon is a ridiculous decision, terrible timing and if there were other reasons behind the manager's dismissal, then we should be told. Giving someone the bullet for not having a contract when you've allowed them to work without a contract for months, well I hope Boyle realises how stupid that sounds. Gannon seemed like he knew his own mind, if Boyle just wants a puppet then maybe he'll bear that in mind with the next appointment he makes.

Agree. He allows a manager to work for over 4 months without a contract and then uses that as the reason to dismiss him. If there were other reasons I think fans should be told. I hope this decision doesn't come back and hit Motherwell fc squarely on the arse. Which I'm afraid I think it might, I hope I'm wrong on that one.

I thought Gannon was a breath of fresh air that Motherwell needed badly. I'll be sorry to see him go. As for the issue with the refusal to sign a contract, I find it odd that you appoint someone to a managerial post without a contract and then sack them 4 months later for not signing one. If Gannon is at fault for not signing a contract, the Motherwell chairman and directors are also at fault for not insisting that a formal contract wasn't in place at the time of signing him. I wish him well for the future.

Well considering the Press can't generally get our players names right, Jim not speaking to them isn't causing me any concern given the usual standard of reporting from some of the tabloids.

I had a message saying my MST subscription had been cancelled. I didn't cancel it, I'm assuming that it's been a year since I joined and I need to renew the membership. I'm asking because in the time I joined I only had one email from the Trust and I'm not sure exactly when my membership expired.

So managers have to sit back and say nothing, because there's no point anywaty and don't upset the weegie media or else there will be trouble? When do certain sections of the media have anything positive/accurate to say about Motherwell anyway? I'd rather have someone like Gannon who wasn't afraid to ask questions, if a few cages get rattled in the meantime so what? Managers should have the right to ask questions and get answers, it's ludicrous that they don't. As for it affecting the team it's not exactly rocket science that we've gone some time without a win, press speculation about Motherwell is not exactly new, to say that Gannon should shut up just in case some press might write a few stories about us, well that may be your view. mine would be that they'll be written regardless.

I think Gannon would get into more bother if he tried to approach Dallas unofficially. The point is referees are or should be accountable for their decisions yet criticise one, managers may end up being fined. I'm with Gannon, if there's a backlash then it just shows how unfair the system has become and well done for putting the statement out through official channels rather than the press.

Why exactly?

People are allowed their opinion, the same way you are allowed yours. In the scheme of things giving 30 season tickets away for nothing is no big deal considering the amount of empty seats but it's good PR for the club and obviously that is why they have done it. People who sign up do so knowing the risks, they also get paid for the job they do. If someone who was home on leave wanted to go and watch Motherwell there is nothing to stop them doing so. Plus as has already been said there are other sections of the community who do risky jobs every day in life, why not give them free season tickets as well? The reaction on the first thread about this was mixed, it's not just the 3 ignorant fools as you call them who had concerns about it. There are plenty people out there who can't afford to go and see Motherwell week in week out, why don't the club throw a few season tickets in their direction. They won't though because it doesn't have the sympathetic slant to it as giving people tickets who are serving soldiers. I also hardly think the club are going to be put off making gestures because a few people have said how they feel on a fans messageboard.

Why is it playing games? I don't think there's anything in the slightest disrespectful or controversial in Gannon's comments, he's simply being honest. How do any of us know that he hasn't already had conversations with players to that effect? Is he supposed to say when asked, no I'm keeping every single player on the books, even the ones who are getting paid handsomely to sit in the stands every week incase I offend them or any Motherwell supporters who might get a bit outraged at my comments. To me it sends a clear message, if you aren't performing give yourself a boot up the arse if you want to stay here. If people respect that they will either do exactly that, or stick out the petted lip and be unhappy. It's a bosses job to make tough decisions and as for the media, it's not the first time in MFC's history that a manager has come out and said similar so why Gannon is getting flak for it I do not know. As for respect, only Gannon and the players themselves truly know the respect they have or haven't for one another.

So what if they have been here ten years? If they aren't performing he is quite right to say that unless certain people show what they are made of they will be heading towards the exit door. Some people aren't earning their wages seems a very reasonable assessment and it's Gannon who manages them and sees them day to day, I would think he has a fair idea what he is talking about.

Great day, what I remember most about that day was Chris McCart being interviewed on the radio and the tone of the interview being that we were going to Parkhead and we wouldn't have a chance in hell. Having to hang on for 82 mins till that final whistle and at the end the entire Motherwell support going absolutely mental.

A 1984 goal I think, Dougie Arnott 8 minute goal against Celtic at Parkhead, also a couple from Owen Coyle, sure it was against Dunfermline, maybe 1997, we hadn't won in a few games, all I can remember is when he did score, the entire stadium went mental.

I thought the person at the receiving end wouldn't be charged when I paid that way but obviously not. However, even if you mark the donation as a gift you still need to choose to pay the paypal fees at your end. If you don't and you send 10 quid, the recipient only gets £9.46 Anyway, hope you manage to get the amount needed.

£10 me (Pauline).

I got the letters emailed to me this morning, thanks to whoever passsed the message on.

To anyone donating, if you put it down as a purchase for goods, you won't be charged the paypal fees, you do still get charged if you send it as a gift.

Could someone from the Trust look into a letter being sent out to me? I paid the membership at least 6 months ago, online and through paypal so there should be a record of my email address on the system somewhere. I've had no communication from the Trust since I made the payment.

Didn't get a renewal letter, like someone else who posted I've had no communication from the Trust since I joined.

I'd report anything to the club or the police if I thought it meant someone being ill treated. With no hesitation.

I entirely agree but shoving a fourteen year old lad out of the stadium and giving a member of his family abuse is not on. I don't care about the amount of good work that goes on behind the scenes when incidents like that happen, because it ruins it. I worked with young people for 17 years, if I had lifted my hands to a 14 year old I'd have been sacked and never worked in that line of work again. So what makes Motherwell fc different. What makes it worse for me is that we are having one of the best spells on the pitch we have had for a long time and this happens. Anyone connected with MFC should be big enough to take criticism on the chin when stuff like this happens. I don't know the safety officer at Motherwell but as far as I am concerned the buck stops with her. I don't care who steps in and sorts this mess out but someone should. Soon.