EightSixteen Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Alright lads, i'm obviously new to the forum and a new supporter of MFC so let me introduce myself. Apologies the Mods & Admin if I'm posting this in the wrong section. My name's Rob, I'm 24 and I'm from Motherwell. For aslong as I can remember my old boy has never followed football, I certainly wasn't brought up as a football fan, I had never been lifted over any turnstyles and at 24 I've decided that i've been missing out and it's time to get involved. Over the last 6 months I've started paying attention to the SPL with the intent on picking a club I want to support and follow. I can play football (badly) so the real learning curve was going to be learning who is who and remembering their names. Just to make it clear, from the word 'go' I wrote off both OF teams due to the amount of bigoted supporters on both sides that rant week in week out on my Facebook. I started with reading up club historys, followed league results and any commotions in the papers but also kept an eye on the fan opinion by browsing a few supporters forums. By December I still hadn't fully made any decisions about a team as of yet, nor did I have any plans to do so half way through the season. December was a turning point for me however -Craig Brown showing his true colours in December was a disaster. We had been badly let down and we had every right to be angry over the deceit... this was when I realised I was a Motherwell Fan! So from then on in I've only been following Motherwell and I've seen some great results from Stuart McCall and the players. I was chuffed to bits with the results recently, especially last week and the fact we're now in the Semi's against The Saints. Anyways, just thought I'd share my story as to why I decided to start following football this late on and why I chose The 'Well as my team! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstone Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Glory Hunter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadywellToi Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just out of interest, coming from Motherwell, what other teams were in the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 All new fans are very welcome! I waited years to experience my first cup final and with a bit of luck you might get a chance to see it sooner than most! Enjoy the ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Welcome aboard! New fans are always more than welcome at Fir Park, certainly well needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightSixteen Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Just out of interest, coming from Motherwell, what other teams were in the picture? All of them tbh mate. I suppose the main contenders were Aberdeen, Hamilton, Hearts & Hibs -not in any particular order. It didn't matter which ground was closer, push come to shove, I could follow through TV/Radio and make the occasional game. Due to my shifts that might actually be the case for me anyway. All new fans are very welcome! I waited years to experience my first cup final and with a bit of luck you might get a chance to see it sooner than most! Enjoy the ride! Welcome aboard! New fans are always more than welcome at Fir Park, certainly well needed. Cheers lads! Edited April 5, 2011 by EightSixteen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Welcome aboard the Motherwell rollercoaster and to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadywellToi Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Picking a team when I live in the same town seems like a square peg into a square hole. However you are now a associate dosser. Have you got 5,000 mates with a spare £300 every July? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well here's another new poster to add to the mix. Only difference is i,ve supported Motherwell since I was 3(50 years ago) Always just liked browsing forums but thought it was time to start making some contributions on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightSixteen Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Welcome aboard the Motherwell rollercoaster and to the forums. Cheers mate! Picking a team when I live in the same town seems like a square peg into a square hole. However you are now a associate dosser. Have you got 5,000 mates with a spare £300 every July? Haha, my 5000 mates all happen to be Hibees or Tims I'm afraid mate so I doubt we'll be seeing many of them at Fir Park, least not regularly. I know where your coming from mate but I wasn't born and bred in Motherwell. If made the decision based on just living in the same town I wouldn't have the same passion or pride as you guys (and I never would do) since I based my decision on location alone. I wanted my decision to be more than that but either way, it's the same outcome. I do see where your coming from though. Well here's another new poster to add to the mix. Only difference is i,ve supported Motherwell since I was 3(50 years ago) Always just liked browsing forums but thought it was time to start making some contributions on here. Hi mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesman Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Welcome aboard shipmate, strap yourself in as you're in for a hell of a ride!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Welcome aboard shipmate, strap yourself in as you're in for a hell of a ride!!! and that's just on these boards. Welcome aboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankles Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well here's another new poster to add to the mix. Only difference is i,ve supported Motherwell since I was 3(50 years ago) Always just liked browsing forums but thought it was time to start making some contributions on here. Well hello there! Thank christ there's someone older than me on here Oops forgot about Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Alright lads, i'm obviously new to the forum and a new supporter of MFC so let me introduce myself. Apologies the Mods & Admin if I'm posting this in the wrong section. My name's Rob, I'm 24 and I'm from Motherwell. For aslong as I can remember my old boy has never followed football, I certainly wasn't brought up as a football fan, I had never been lifted over any turnstyles and at 24 I've decided that i've been missing out and it's time to get involved. Over the last 6 months I've started paying attention to the SPL with the intent on picking a club I want to support and follow. I can play football (badly) so the real learning curve was going to be learning who is who and remembering their names. Just to make it clear, from the word 'go' I wrote off both OF teams due to the amount of bigoted supporters on both sides that rant week in week out on my Facebook. I started with reading up club historys, followed league results and any commotions in the papers but also kept an eye on the fan opinion by browsing a few supporters forums. By December I still hadn't fully made any decisions about a team as of yet, nor did I have any plans to do so half way through the season. December was a turning point for me however -Craig Brown showing his true colours in December was a disaster. We had been badly let down and we had every right to be angry over the deceit... this was when I realised I was a Motherwell Fan! So from then on in I've only been following Motherwell and I've seen some great results from Stuart McCall and the players. I was chuffed to bits with the results recently, especially last week and the fact we're now in the Semi's against The Saints. Anyways, just thought I'd share my story as to why I decided to start following football this late on and why I chose The 'Well as my team! Welcome aboard mate.I'm quite new to the forum. There simply isn't a club like it. I had a soft spot for the well when i was back home in wales. I met a motherwell lass when i come up for a game and now iv been here 8 years. I wouldn't swap this club for the world. Once you start to come to games Mfc will get a unexplainable hold over you. I can guarantee you if we lift the cup i will end up greeting like a girl. Before you know it you will be as passionate and loyal as the rest of us. It truly is a unique club that i am extremely proud to support. Well here's another new poster to add to the mix. Only difference is i've supported Motherwell since I was 3(50 years ago) Always just liked browsing forums but thought it was time to start making some contributions on here. welcome to the forum pal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I smell shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 hiya Pal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 good on ye man, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Took you 24 years? What have you been doing, chasing boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Took you 24 years? What have you been doing, chasing boys? Is that how long it takes to chase boys now? That's very scientific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trucks Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Doesn't work for the rest of us. Not handy when 90% of your posts are gifs. How do you communicate in real life? Do you carry flash cards? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 No. Do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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