David Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 One thing that really astounds me (even though I know it shouldn't) is the way the media are playing this as if Sevco are favourites. For the first time in ages I tuned into a football phone-in the other night. I had to double check my phone to make sure it was actually 2015 and not 2009. I've heard Sevco fans talking about putting 3 or 4 past us tonight. There's no prime Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd or Lee McCulloch playing tonight. No Carlos Cuéllar, no Pedro Mendes, no Charlie Adam, no prime Nacho Novo, no Alan McGregor. There is however the likes of Steve Simonsen, a 52 year old Lee McCulloch, Darren McGregor, and a Kenny Miller who couldn't cut in in MLS and who's scored a fraction of what he was supposed to. Boyd hasn't done much better, and i'm not even going to mention the comedy antics of Bilel Mohsni. I also read this quote from today's Daily Record website; "Motherwell should kick off as favourites and have a number of proven performers in their squad who have scored big goals for them in the not too distant past. But they also have a woeful record against Rangers - particularly at Ibrox where they haven't won in 18 years." Why are they talking about us not winning at Ibrox for 18 years? We're not playing against the same club that we've played during those 18 years! It would be the equivalent of us playing a cup semi-final against Falkirk at Ibrox and the media mentioning how we haven't won there in years against Rangers. We're not playing the same club who could field a team of highly paid footballers tonight. aside from the badge on the jersey and the stadium there is zero comparison to any of the Rangers sides we've faced in league action previously. Chat about the ticket situation made me laugh as well. Sevco fans phoning in claiming that a "wee team" like Motherwell are mental to knock back the "blue pound". Again, it's not 2009. We have a legit multi-millionaire running our club, with his wealth firmly "on the radar", no tax issues in foreign countries or any of that nonsense. We don't need Sevco's "blue pound". Our owner could have bought and sold Sevco five or six times over and still have enough cash left over to buy a small country. Honestly, if we go there tonight and beat this mob by a couple of goals it will rank as one of the most satisfying moments in my 30 odd years of supporting Motherwell. And not because we'll have beaten "Rangers". I fully believe that we're good enough to beat their squad over two games. We have better players than they do, simple as that. It'll be satisfying because the media and the deluded Sevco fans who've bought into the shite being pedalled will lose the place. This myth of "Rangers" will then be put to bed once and for all. They aren't "Rangers". They're a reformed club with championship level players who managed to finish 3rd in that league. Nothing more. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Aye but mind what happened when we played them in the League Cup a couple of seasons ago? Still smarting from that. There for the taking, shite team, shite players and we bottled it. And to compound the misery even further, Caley Thistle (I think!) then went on to pump them in the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Up For It! Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 One thing that really astounds me (even though I know it shouldn't) is the way the media are playing this as if Sevco are favourites. For the first time in ages I tuned into a football phone-in the other night. I had to double check my phone to make sure it was actually 2015 and not 2009. I've heard Sevco fans talking about putting 3 or 4 past us tonight. There's no prime Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd or Lee McCulloch playing tonight. No Carlos Cuéllar, no Pedro Mendes, no Charlie Adam, no prime Nacho Novo, no Alan McGregor. There is however the likes of Steve Simonsen, a 52 year old Lee McCulloch, Darren McGregor, and a Kenny Miller who couldn't cut in in MLS and who's scored a fraction of what he was supposed to. Boyd hasn't done much better, and i'm not even going to mention the comedy antics of Bilel Mohsni. I also read this quote from today's Daily Record website; "Motherwell should kick off as favourites and have a number of proven performers in their squad who have scored big goals for them in the not too distant past. But they also have a woeful record against Rangers - particularly at Ibrox where they haven't won in 18 years." Why are they talking about us not winning at Ibrox for 18 years? We're not playing against the same club that we've played during those 18 years! It would be the equivalent of us playing a cup semi-final against Falkirk at Ibrox and the media mentioning how we haven't won there in years against Rangers. We're not playing the same club who could field a team of highly paid footballers tonight. aside from the badge on the jersey and the stadium there is zero comparison to any of the Rangers sides we've faced in league action previously. Chat about the ticket situation made me laugh as well. Sevco fans phoning in claiming that a "wee team" like Motherwell are mental to knock back the "blue pound". Again, it's not 2009. We have a legit multi-millionaire running our club, with his wealth firmly "on the radar", no tax issues in foreign countries or any of that nonsense. We don't need Sevco's "blue pound". Our owner could have bought and sold Sevco five or six times over and still have enough cash left over to buy a small country. Honestly, if we go there tonight and beat this mob by a couple of goals it will rank as one of the most satisfying moments in my 30 odd years of supporting Motherwell. And not because we'll have beaten "Rangers". I fully believe that we're good enough to beat their squad over two games. We have better players than they do, simple as that. It'll be satisfying because the media and the deluded Sevco fans who've bought into the shite being pedalled will lose the place. This myth of "Rangers" will then be put to bed once and for all. They aren't "Rangers". They're a reformed club with championship level players who managed to finish 3rd in that league. Nothing more. Good post. Just hope to fuck you are right. We need all 11 on the park to turn up though. I firmly believe that we end up relegated, it will be that we have under performed and not because Rangers are the better team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Aye but mind what happened when we played them in the League Cup a couple of seasons ago? Still smarting from that. There for the taking, shite team, shite players and we bottled it. And to compound the misery even further, Caley Thistle (I think!) then went on to pump them in the next round. And poetically the management team that masterminded that abomination is now running things over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Anyone with a shred of decency will be supporting Motherwell!! This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 This. Everyone out with the tribute act will be supporting Motherwell tonight and on Sunday. I would be doing the same if it was another team involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Had messages of support from Killie, Hearts, Celtic, Airdrie & Thistle supporting mates..... However a couple of Accies fans are choking for us to get pumped.... Strange bunch... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwulliewullie Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Stuck in Aberdeen and don't fancy a pub with gloating Sheepies, so it's the radio and a stream for me. Thanks to whoever suggested Media Player on iPad - works great. Seriously? Are they not going to be on the side of the good guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Jesus Christ, I fucking despise Rangers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 My arse is knitting socks. Feel a bit sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Maybe a bit unsporting but I hope we target McGregor from the start seeing as he's playing through an injury . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Jesus Christ, I fucking despise Rangers. Aye, I'd kind of forgotten about them for a bit, never really been one to follow their progress or anything like that since they dropped down, but this past week has certainly been a reminder as to why I fucking despise them. Us beating them followed by their Mike Ashley-led financial implosion due to another year in the championship would be just what the doctor ordered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwulliewullie Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Had messages of support from Killie, Hearts, Celtic, Airdrie & Thistle supporting mates..... However a couple of Accies fans are choking for us to get pumped.... Strange bunch... I'm not in Scotland so not seeing the papers, local news etc... But I assume it's all "good for Scottish football if Rangers come up"... Has anyone pointed out that almost all non Rangers fans will be on our side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 fuck the unsporting patter....any weakness needs to exploited. Take Dean Shiels out on his blind side for a start 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I know a few Celtic fans who want us to do Sevco over the 2 legs. One of whom said "That wee d**k Skippy owes us one" lol. Could be a lonely couple of games if you're a Sevco fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Did anyone see the press conference with Baraclough and McManus? Fucking hell, our media is cringeworthy. Asking the manager if it'll be the realisation of a dream or something like that to stand in the away dug out at Ibrox and suchlike! Fucking hell man! It's not Real Madrid we're playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another number Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 If I hear/read one more media outlet spouting the top division needs a strong Rangers I'm going to spew. obviously everyone is hating a relatively competitive league etc. Celtic want a strong rangers and thats about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 If I hear/read one more media outlet spouting the top division needs a strong Rangers I'm going to spew. obviously everyone is hating a relatively competitive league etc. Celtic want a strong rangers and thats about it Do Celtic want a strong Rangers? They seem to be coping just fine without them to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I know one or two Accies fans that are supporting the h**s, even then though most are backing us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another number Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Do Celtic want a strong Rangers? They seem to be coping just fine without them to be honest. I'd imagine that at the very least the powers that be at parkhead would like to see the stadium sell out more often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn_Broomfield Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Has Scottish football and society missed them? I would say it's a resounding no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCDawg Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Stuck in Aberdeen and don't fancy a pub with gloating Sheepies, so it's the radio and a stream for me. Thanks to whoever suggested Media Player on iPad - works great.You're welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Did anyone see the press conference with Baraclough and McManus? Fucking hell, our media is cringeworthy. Asking the manager if it'll be the realisation of a dream or something like that to stand in the away dug out at Ibrox and suchlike! Fucking hell man! It's not Real Madrid we're playing! Wasn't our media David, was all media including Radio Clyde, national papers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcguru Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Do Celtic want a strong Rangers? They seem to be coping just fine without them to be honest. Peter Lawwell will be praying for Rangers tae win. He might have a saver of a tenner on us to hedge his bets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Wasn't our media David, was all media including Radio Clyde, national papers etc. I meant our media as in Scottish, not club related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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