Motherwell Seagull Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Guys Just saw Frazzle's post re Uncle Phil on another thread and it hit me that we are only a few weeks away from the anniversary of his passing. Its been a typical year for Motherwell fans in terms of the rollercoaster ride, but am sure that many (of not all) of us will want to remember Phil in some way. Just wondered if any thought had gone into some form of display - perhaps at the Inverness game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Was just thinking about this yesterday and was considering writing an article as part of my course for my portfolio, and just couldn't bring myself to do it. Unbelievable how time passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 'Flow Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Just one of the things to look our for at the ICT game will be a bumper 80-page match programme with a large section in the middle dedicated to Phil and his memory! Some of the good and great of the Scottish Football writing world will contribute... Also hard to believe that last Thursday was the 10th anniversary of Andy Thomson's death too! The Hearts programme carried a tribute but as the game was postponed, it will be reproduced in the Kilmarnock issue this coming Monday. 'Flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfcmainstand Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I was thinking this but just didnt know how to start a thread like this,hopefully we can do something extra special to mark this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusexile Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Can't believe its nearly a year since Phil, emotions still run high on that one. Certainly can't believe its 10 years since young Andy Thomson passed on. Had not long finished teaching him and it was a very hard hit to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Radio Clyde 'JUST NOW' are going to auction a Signed/Framed 'Uncle Phil' shirt. Not started yet, but should finish before 7pm. Edit... It's a hand painted Oil Canvas. SORRY (sitting at £40 the noo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Were there not plans for a permanant memorial, using proceeds from the Tam Cowan night at the Civic? And whatever happened to arranging another match for the official re-naming of the Main Stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafficlight Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 It really doesn't seem almost year ago since the tragedy of that day. I'll never forget the shock of reading the text message from a friend which told me the news. How hard Christmas will always be for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslappy Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 What about the club getting a statue for outside the ground? Aye and what did happen to the game to rename the stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Think the ICT game is going to be an emotional day for us all. It's so hard to believe that a year has gone past since then, and even more incredible to realise that's 10 years since Andy Thomson passed on. Can recall it like it was yesterday. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Cannot beleive it has been neary a year since Phil's tragic death. Time has passed so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 The plans for the permanent memorial are still very much in place, James. However, we have decided that we couldn't possibly raise enough money from one event so, as much as we didn't want to drag it out, we had really no choice. We're holding a more corporate event at the Hilton in February to suppliment what was made at the fans night in April, and we hope to unveil something either for the end of the season or for the beginning of next term, ideally to coincide with a game to open the stand, if that ever does happen. Since we're on the subject, can I make a final public appeal for everyone to snap up the DVDs from the 'Well Shop to help us make the memorial as impressive and iconic as possible to do justice to our former captain? At just £10, it would make an excellent stocking filler, particularly at this time when peoples thoughts naturally turn to the tragic events of last Christmas. If I'm being honest, the DVD sales have been pretty disappointing, especially given that we decided how many to produce by gauging the tremendous feedback the event received from this site, and this is part of the reason why we have to stage another event. Frazzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another number Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'll definately be buying one of the DVDs. In all honesty I just forgot they existed until now. Me and my pal were just discussing the other day how we haven't had a game for the renaming of stand. We almost had ourselves convinced that we had been excessively stupid and missed something. But seeing as others on here have heard nothing about this yet I take it we didn't miss the announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballso Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Time certainly flies indeed. Ten years since Andy Thomson's death have flown by and I think it's fair to say that no-one can believe how quickly Uncle Phil's anniversary has appeared. Looking forward to seeing the tributes in both programmes. PS, forgot about the DVD as well, will need to buy it soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yir Elder Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I think the ICT game with be an emotional occasion for us all, and the first anniversary of Uncle Phil's passing should be marked. My opening suggestion would be a full minute's round of applause right on 78 minutes. Its not intended to be too morbid, but for me that would be really moving and very simple to carry out, dignified too. In terms of Andy Thomson, I mind him popping into the old Sports Division shop from time to time when I worked there. The last time was a week before his ill-fated birthday when I recall slagging him for a truly horrendous jumper! I remember hearing about his passing on the phone and almost dropping it, terribly sad and I hope Motherwell FC never has to deal with anything like this again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslappy Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Good sugestion yer elder a round of applause on the 78 min would be a good way of saying he is not forgotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I always think that a minutes round of applause is nicer than a minutes silence. Obviously, I underastand the meaning and importance behind the silence, but I have just always thought the applause to be more fitting when remembering someone's life and what they meant to people. Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete57 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 How would that work though for all the players on the park? Surely it will be just as emontial (if not more so...) for Clarky & co. and so would they be able to play through a minutes applause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 It is strange to think it is almost a year since Phil died. As a Motherwell fan in a place where there aren't too many of us around, I'm often asked about his death. It still feels very raw to me as I'm sure it does to all of us. To not only lose Phil so suddenly but to be there at his last moments of life and to witness the anguish of his teammates and our fellow supporters was an incredibly traumatic experience and one I hope none of us ever go through again. What Phil's wife and children, not to mention Clarky, went through that day doesn't bear thinking about. I'm sure the ICT game will be emotional but I hope it turns into a happy occasion as Phil's life and his remarkable contribution to our club merit an awful lot of celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 even more incredible to realise that's 10 years since Andy Thomson passed on. Can recall it like it was yesterday. Amazing. Yep, I can still remember the bit in the programme about him very clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faddyisgod Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Cant believe that its almost a year since Phil passed away. How time has flown by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon_da_well Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm working til 5 that day but I'll be heading to JD's, hopefully for 5.15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfcmainstand Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 what about everyone goinround to main stand at 5.15 and having a minutes applause and a very loud chorus of one phil o'donnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainbus Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Aye, it has been a very tough year for a few of us and a very quick one also. Without knowing how it might effect the players at the time I like the sound of applauding on 78 minutes. Maybe not a full minute, 15 or 30 seconds say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TvTotherwell Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 That day will live long in the memory. I was getting ready for my girlfriends 21st birthday when the news came on sky sports, i'd never felt shock like that in my life, it felt like some i know had passed away. I'll never ever forget it. I love the 78th minute idea would be very touching and emotional. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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