The_Craig Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Idea shamefully taken from Super_well on the Cup final thread. Â How about a minutes applause on the 10th minute for Phil O'Donnell as 10 was his shirt number. Â Take the shine off the smellies 'political' tribute, or however they want to paint it. Â Discuss 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambunctious Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I'm up for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Well Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Let's dae it. Spread the word! (Cheers for the credit as well) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFC-craig Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I was gonna post something about this earlier, need to do this, in a right rager now after reading the Celtic forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Why the need something to honour a former player at every opportunity? Sounding more like Celtic fans every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan87 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Why the need something to honour a former player at every opportunity? Sounding more like Celtic fans every day! Â He did score in the 1991 Cup Final so it's quite fitting I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 8th(?) for dolan,11th minute for cooper and 17th? for mcgrillen? Or is that too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Well Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 8th(?) for dolan,11th minute for cooper and 17th? for mcgrillen? Or is that too much? Â Haahaa that would be class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Being more sensible though, we could just do the 10th and 11th minutes so it would be continuous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'd be relucatnt to do this, for slightly different reasons to Mitch. Â The 2005 CIS Final was, I feel, named the Cooper Final to give the media an angle to talk about. Rangers and Celtic are in finals all the time so they tend to look for an angle to distinguish the game from an Old Firm team against a provincial club. The only good thing about the whole Neil Lennon carry-on is that there has been no need for the media to look for sub-plots to write about for the final. I was dreading this becoming the "O'Donnell Final". As much respect as I have for Davie Cooper and Phil O'Donnell and their memories, Motherwell cup finals are so rare that they have enoguh significance all of their own. I personally think this Cup Final is about Motherwell and the fans. We have honoured, and continue to honour, the memories of players taken too soon. Saturday should be nothing but one long riotous celebration. No matter the result... Â Just my opinion, mind... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 My main issue with it is that it reeks of being done just get a "we got a tribute in first" GIRUY to Celtic fans, who will undoubtedly do their thing in the 18th minute. Â I also agree with Mitch, the whole Phil thing begins to be repetitive and lack any real meaning after it's constantly trotted out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Terrible idea. tomorrow is about the guys on the pitch, let's just give them our support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 IMO it's good idea, there was always going to be a chant for Phil simply due to his links to the teams and his link to 91 so why not have it 10 minutes into the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'd be relucatnt to do this, for slightly different reasons to Mitch.The 2005 CIS Final was, I feel, named the Cooper Final to give the media an angle to talk about. Rangers and Celtic are in finals all the time so they tend to look for an angle to distinguish the game from an Old Firm team against a provincial club. The only good thing about the whole Neil Lennon carry-on is that there has been no need for the media to look for sub-plots to write about for the final. I was dreading this becoming the "O'Donnell Final". As much respect as I have for Davie Cooper and Phil O'Donnell and their memories, Motherwell cup finals are so rare that they have enoguh significance all of their own. I personally think this Cup Final is about Motherwell and the fans. We have honoured, and continue to honour, the memories of players taken too soon. Saturday should be nothing but one long riotous celebration. No matter the result...Just my opinion, mind... Â Spot on IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 On the money Melvin. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 There's bound to be a "One Phil O'Donnell" chant at some point and I think that will suffice. Mitch, Melvyn and Jay have already summed it up nicely I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonwellfan Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 My main issue with it is that it reeks of being done just get a "we got a tribute in first" GIRUY to Celtic fans, who will undoubtedly do their thing in the 18th minute.  I also agree with Mitch, the whole Phil thing begins to be repetitive and lack any real meaning after it's constantly trotted out. As much as I understand the sentiment behind the idea this sums up my thoughts perfectly.  Phil O Donnell will never be forgotten but this does sound reactive to what Celtic are doing rather than a pro-active idea.  Let's get behind the team. As the banner said it's "time for new heroes". That is really what this cup final should be about. That is the team and the fans working extremely hard behind the scenes to make this a day to remember for the rest of our lives.  'mon the well      Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Craig Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 It was just a suggestion, perhaps fuelled by Motherwell videos on youtube, a chicken tikka kebab and a few too many beers last night  Nail, Head and Hit spring to mind.  Right, whit else can we do tomorrow...  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwellhighland Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like the idea of a chant of ONE PHIL O'DONNELL in the 10th minute. There is bound to be a chant at some point so 10th minute seems fitting. It doesn't have to be in relation to the Lennon chat, it's in relation to a legend of our club who scored in our last Scottish Cup final. Who knows....he may still have been involved with our club in some aspect right now if the tragedy didn't happen so a wee minute tribute to a great man on a great occasion for us def gets the thumbs up from me   ONE PHIL O'DONNELL :notworthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ambulance chasers... Phil will NEVER be forgotten, but, why the references EVERYtime we achieve anywhere near something of note? Does a disservice to those who matter most tomorrow. Â Tomorrow, is about OUR team, time and a place to remember absent friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Terrible idea. tomorrow is about the guys on the pitch, let's just give them our support. Â Â +1 Tomorrow is the Time for new heroes, lets get right behind them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another number Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 There's bound to be a "One Phil O'Donnell" chant at some point and I think that will suffice. Mitch, Melvyn and Jay have already summed it up nicely I think. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisbaneMFC Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I feel it verges on the maudlin. Don't take that as any disrespect to the memory of the man, but this is a different moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Let the man (men) lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 As has been said already it is time for new heroes. Tomorrow is about now and not about the past. Mon the 'Well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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