Wellfan1984 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Are we going to make statements prior to everygame and how we welcome x, y and z to Fir Park or whatever. Will we see a statement come Thursday or Friday for Celtic? Why were Ross County, Aberdeen, Dundee etc. not given the same treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_sevens Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Maybe the statement has something to do with the imminent SFA statement re. EBTs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19702547 Are they expecting the Orcs to be more riled than usual by Wednesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 By the way, I'm not seeing any are-kissing in our statement It depends on your interpretation of it. The statement not only tries to move on from the summer (ie. 'let's put our wee falling out behind us') but it also completely discards the fact Motherwell fans are treated like shite every visit to Ibrox by stewards, police and Rangers fans (and will be so again on Wednesday) by noting a favourable reaction to Green's comments. It suggests that our Board not only acknowledge but believe the idea that our fans will be welcome on Wednesday night. It might not be arse-kissing entirely, but it could be read in such a way that it's at least a slight peck on a cheek. At best, it's just a load of meaningless nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think both Clubs will be hoping that, whilst there will be 'banter' between both sets of fans during the game, that there are zero issues before or even after the game regardless of the result. Emotions were running very high for a while and some officials (not with us) haven't helped things since te situation began in February. I'm sure the Club have done their homework and are aware of some issues at the Killie game - the first game at Ibrox after administration. Just another interpretation. I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think both Clubs will be hoping that, whilst there will be 'banter' between both sets of fans during the game, that there are zero issues before or even after the game regardless of the result. Emotions were running very high for a while and some officials (not with us) haven't helped things since te situation began in February. I'm sure the Club have done their homework and are aware of some issues at the Killie game - the first game at Ibrox after administration. Just another interpretation. I could be wrong. Possibly. But then that just makes the statement terrible. In no way is it a statement that would stand the remotest chance of preventing any trouble pre or post match. If that was the intention, then it's a laughable attempt. The only reference to fans at the actual game is the idea that our club is 'pleased' Motherwell fans will be welcome at Ibrox on Wednesday. That alone is an absolute riot of a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave87 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I suggested that to Andrew Wilson on twitter the other week Leanne was in the away end at Ibrox on 3-3 last day of the season game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelEdge Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Agree with most about the statement. It's uttery bizarre. Wondered what it was going to be when I clicked the link on Twitter, and after reading it I was still none the wiser as to what the point of it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesman Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Maybe they should make a statement explaining exactly what they meant by the 1st statement..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Its a truly bizarre statement and I was admiring the fact that nearly every response on the Motherwell facebook page was saying as much now, I dont get to see the comments? is that just me that cant see them now or has the visibility been changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsMFC Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Just had a look & comments still showing, last 1 24 mins ago. Not quite sure what to make of that statement, peculiar indeed....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrazMFC96 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's only showing 1 comment for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsMFC Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Had another look, can see all 49 comments, although last 1 now says posted 1 hour ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's only showing 1 comment for me yeah thats all I was getting to see just the most recent Had another look, can see all 49 comments, although last 1 now says posted 1 hour ago. but its all opened up again so can see the full list again Interesting that our statement says Rangers made statements welcoming our fans I cant find these quotes all I can find on Rangers official is Greens Waffling, saying he seen glints in the voting room that meant he knew Motherwell delegation didnt want to vote no but he goes on to remind the hordes that it was pressure from the Motherwell fans that made the club vote No so no welcome for us the fans then, only the board and team, although both Statements are pretty much waffle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteelman Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 What a stupid, pathetic arse licking statement from Motherwell. There was no need for any statement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 See, I didn't read it that way at all. To me it says "so let's see you treat our fans better than usual and stop your whining in the media about bigotry, conspiracies, cheating etc" albeit in a nice way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Maybe we are just taking the piss? Green makes a statement or 2 a week that are just him talking pish, maybe we are just joining in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think it can only be a cautious attempt to get hvns to buy tickets, seeing as they've only sold 23k so far. Bit pathetic really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 How's that gonna make them buy tix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Maybe trying to drum up some goodwill to persuade them to go?.. Must be some motive behind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 See, I didn't read it that way at all. To me it says "so let's see you treat our fans better than usual and stop your whining in the media about bigotry, conspiracies, cheating etc" albeit in a nice way. agree. The statement was very subtle...well done the well board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 The statement is arse licking unnecessary nonsense IMO. As for the game, Hateley to RB, Law in the middle, Ramsden at centre half, Murph out left and just fucking go for it. The whole of the SPL will be behind us for this one! 2-1 to us, Higgy double!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 The statement is arse licking unnecessary nonsense IMO. As for the game, Hateley to RB, Law in the middle, Ramsden at centre half, Murph out left and just fucking go for it. The whole of the SPL will be behind us for this one! 2-1 to us, Higgy double!! Haven't read the statement and not going to.............now back to the game! I hope we beat them by more than 2 -1 I hope we gub them so that regardless of which Rangers they choose to be it's a record home defeat for any rangers in any form!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Excuse me while I take a wee trip down memory lane.... Scottish Premier League match, 29th April 1995. 2nd placed Motherwell defeated a lacklustre Rangers side (who had already been crowned Champions) thanks to goals from Dougie Arnott and Shaun McSkimming. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dsUe6usbnE&feature=related Scottish Premier League match, 6th October 1993. The 'Hammer of the Old Firm' struck again as Dougie Arnott fired a double in reply to Ian Ferguson's opener for Rangers. Featuring some nasty 'Well fans celebrating in "the worst possible way"...singing the Sash? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhIQ_AjiLpE&feature=relmfu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Its a truly bizarre statement and I was admiring the fact that nearly every response on the Motherwell facebook page was saying as much now, I dont get to see the comments? is that just me that cant see them now or has the visibility been changed? There was an issue with comments in general on Facebook yesterday. I believe it's been fixed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC_MKI Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Just look at that 'Well supports in those videos, you just wouldn't see that these days especially in Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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