Infamous Wee Grafter Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 During the 1991 Milk Cup, we played a Man Utd side (featuring the likes of Beckham, Scholes, Butt, Keith Gillespie & Robbie Savage) in the Semi-Final and drew with them, before losing on penalties. Does anyone know who all played for Motherwell during that game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorator Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 there was a short clip on one of those class of 92 progs were on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 What age group was it? We had some pretty decent youth teams around that time. The Scottish Youth Cup was known as the BP Youth Cup at that time and I think we got to a Final, perhaps two, and certainly a couple of Semi-Finals. These were the days when perhaps my obsession with MFC was at its greatest and it was nothing out of the ordinary to head to places like Greenock or Dundee with the old man to watch these Cup games. I could be completely off the mark but as well as the obvious ones like Paul McGrillen and Phil O'Donnell who progressed into the first team I remember names like Mark Burke, Scott Kinross, Jamie Picken. Prior to that there were guys like Mark Reilly, Martin Melvin, Stevie Cadden (Chrissy Cadden's old man if I remember rightly), Jamie Dolan involved but I think that year's group would be too old for the match you are referring to. Certainly there used to be match programmes produced for some of the Semi Finals and Finals of the BP Youth tournament. If you were somehow able to get your hands on one of those from around 1990/1991 it might give an idea of who was involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm sure I know someone who will have the programmes. Have messaged him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 What age group was it? Under 16s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Under 16sReports say it was an under 18's United team with 16yr old beckham as captain that won it v hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Reports say it was an under 18's United team with 16yr old beckham as captain that won it v hearts Beckham receiving the 1991 Milk Cup. Of course it would be rude not to mention that in 1983 Motherwell won the inaugural Milk Cup. “Scottish stars Motherwell were the name on everyone’s lips that year after Irish FA president Harry Cavan declared the tournament open. Stephen Connors was the young lad to emerge with all the plaudits, scoring 12 goals for the Scots, three in the 5-0 win over hosts Coleraine in the final.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECOSSE1991 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 The only programmes that I have from the Northern Ireland Cup International Youth Football Tournament are seasons 1983 (1st season), 1984, 1985, 1986 (renamed the Northern Ireland Milk Cup) and 1988. Motherwell Squad listed in 1983 as; Gordon Henderson, Paul Smith, Gary Harrison, Derek Halliday, James McLean, Derek Walsh, Robert Kennedy, Stephen Aitken, Paul Tracey, James O'Hare, Stephen Connors, Martin McBride, Kevin McKeown, Mark Reilly, Ronald Findlay and Cameron Young. They beat Coleraine in the final, were awarded the Tyrone Crystal Award given to the most successful team from outside Northern Ireland and the Player of The Tournament was Stephen Connors, 1988 under 16 Squad; David Wright, Steven Nugent, Colin Nisbet, Andrew McVicar, Allan Brand, Philip Campbell, David Edgar, Paul Burke, Philip O'Donnell, Kieran Brady, Mark Dickson, Gerard Mitchell, Colin Wilkie and Chris Lambe. Team Official, Bobby Jenks. 1988 under 14 Squad; Stuart McIntosh, David Arbuckle, James Fullerton, Andrew Wright, John Lavery, Anthony Smith, Nicholas McDonald, Marvin Wilson, Ryan Gallagher, Alex Burns, Brian McLaughlin, Steven Smillie, James O'Neil, David Patterson, Mark Dunn and Robert Bellingham. Team Official, Bobby Jenks. Sorry no info on the Manchester United squad. Hope all the above is of interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Motherwell Squad listed in 1983 as; Gordon Henderson, Paul Smith, Gary Harrison, Derek Halliday, James McLean, Derek Walsh, Robert Kennedy, Stephen Aitken, Paul Tracey, James O'Hare, Stephen Connors, Martin McBride, Kevin McKeown, Mark Reilly, Ronald Findlay and Cameron Young. They beat Coleraine in the final, were awarded the Tyrone Crystal Award given to the most successful team from outside Northern Ireland and the Player of The Tournament was Stephen Connors, 1988 under 16 Squad; David Wright, Steven Nugent, Colin Nisbet, Andrew McVicar, Allan Brand, Philip Campbell, David Edgar, Paul Burke, Philip O'Donnell, Kieran Brady, Mark Dickson, Gerard Mitchell, Colin Wilkie and Chris Lambe. Team Official, Bobby Jenks. 1988 under 14 Squad; Stuart McIntosh, David Arbuckle, James Fullerton, Andrew Wright, John Lavery, Anthony Smith, Nicholas McDonald, Marvin Wilson, Ryan Gallagher, Alex Burns, Brian McLaughlin, Steven Smillie, James O'Neil, David Patterson, Mark Dunn and Robert Bellingham. Team Official, Bobby Jenks. I wonder just how many actually went on to play at a decent level? I notice Phil’s and Alex Burns names in the 88 squad, however, what became of the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I wonder just how many actually went on to play at a decent level? I notice Phil’s and Alex Burns names in the 88 squad, however, what became of the rest? Paul Tracey was the guy I was desperately trying to think of in the "Never made it" thread. He was supposed to be the next big thing and, from memory, made a few appearances in the first team when he was 16 or 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Kevin McKeown played for the Motherwell masters team a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 The name James O’Hare rings a bell as well from around season 84-85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Did Mark Reilly and Martin McBride not make the first team? Remember Reilly playing around 1989 before he moved on to Kilmarnock... EDIT Reilly won the Scottish Cup with Killie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Is the Paul Smith in the 83 squad the same one who played up front with Andy Walker in the mid 80's? I always thought he was older but everyone was old to me at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Is the Paul Smith in the 83 squad the same one who played up front with Andy Walker in the mid 80's? I always thought he was older but everyone was old to me at that point.I wondered that as well but the Paul Smith that played in our first team apparently played his youth football elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Is the Paul Smith in the 83 squad the same one who played up front with Andy Walker in the mid 80's? It was a different Paul Smith. The Paul Smith you are thinking about began his career at Raith Rovers and never joined us until 1986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Reilly was local and I am sure was link a few times to us around 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 The name James O’Hare rings a bell as well from around season 84-85. James O'Hare works in a concrete plant in Motherwell...dont think he got near the 1st team, or played at any level after leaving Motherwell What age group was it? We had some pretty decent youth teams around that time. The Scottish Youth Cup was known as the BP Youth Cup at that time and I think we got to a Final, perhaps two, and certainly a couple of Semi-Finals. These were the days when perhaps my obsession with MFC was at its greatest and it was nothing out of the ordinary to head to places like Greenock or Dundee with the old man to watch these Cup games. I could be completely off the mark but as well as the obvious ones like Paul McGrillen and Phil O'Donnell who progressed into the first team I remember names like Mark Burke, Scott Kinross, Jamie Picken. Prior to that there were guys like Mark Reilly, Martin Melvin, Stevie Cadden (Chrissy Cadden's old man if I remember rightly), Jamie Dolan involved but I think that year's group would be too old for the match you are referring to. Certainly there used to be match programmes produced for some of the Semi Finals and Finals of the BP Youth tournament. If you were somehow able to get your hands on one of those from around 1990/1991 it might give an idea of who was involved. Martin Melvin works as a surveyor for a Road Surfacing company in Bellshill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Did Mark Reilly and Martin McBride not make the first team? Remember Reilly playing around 1989 before he moved on to Kilmarnock... EDIT Reilly won the Scottish Cup with Killie... I remember wee Martin Mcbride playing for Well, winger IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Got sent off and someone commented how that was the first show of passion from the kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbrown Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 This one from a few years ago made me chuckle. I actually played on that team and played in that game. I remember a few of the boys from that team but no idea where they are now. I was #7 and played on the right hand side. Here is what I remember. Willy McLean and Bobby Jenks were in charge of the team. GK - James ??? (played club football in Edinburgh, played for us in Milk Cup and the following year in BP Youth Cup), RB - Jon Combe (I think, another Edinburgh lad), CB Paul Doyle (signed YTS after tournament), LB - Tam Augatis (sp.) also signed YTS after that tournament. Me at RM, CM - A lad called David Gemmill, Up front were 2 Bathgate lads. Paul Ferguson was one (was a YTS signing), the other was a lad called Les Malone (I met Les a few years later, I was studying at Heriot Watt, he was also studying in Edinburgh. I roomed with a guy called James Mulgrew (Dixie), I think he went on to become an attorney. The others I can't really recall. We played Colraine at their home ground in opening game and won. I remember the Man United game the most. It was 0-0 after extra time. Beckham had a penalty saved in the 90 minutes. We lost on penalties and walked off with Nobby Stiles arm around me. The other United coach was Brian Kidd. That was good team. I signed YTS after that summer and played the following year. We had a good BP youth team that year too and went to the semi final. Losing against His at Easter Rd. Alex Burns was in that team, Innes Ritchie, Paul Lavery, and a few of the boys I mentioned earlier. Best I can do. Brought back some great memories. I wish I had the program. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 27/10/2015 at 5:41 PM, decorator said: there was a short clip on one of those class of 92 progs were on Shame the, unedited footage isnt available ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbrown Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 For sure I remember that. I am the Motherwell #7 you see after the penalty save. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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