AllyMax Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 On 3/8/2025 at 12:14 AM, weeyin said: My biggest fear that season was when we won the away game against Celtic shortly before the cup semi. I was concerned we wouldn't win two games in Glasgow on the bounce. When Ferguson hit the bar in the first semi I thought that was our chance gone. Thankfully, I was proved very wrong. This. I was confident we would beat them in the first semi, but was convinced we were in for a bad night on the second one. That night, as anyone who was there will remember was on pishy horrible wet night. I got held up at work, then just after picking the mrs up, some dick ran into me, puncturing a tyre, which I had to change (in a suit) in the pishing rain. Went to pick my old man up to take him and he didn't want to go. Finally persuaded him and got in just before kick off, as as most will remember the first 5/10 mins was a fucking nightmare. I was in a foul mood and could cheerfully have left when they scored their second. Glad I stayed though. Have to say, that was one of the best nights ever at the footie. I enjoyed that more than the final, which was just toooooo tense. I'd seen us lose multiple semis, starting with the '75/6 debacle with Rangers. To finally see us win at Hampden against either of the arse cheeks was a 'Well fans dream come true. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 35 minutes ago, AllyMax said: This. I was confident we would beat them in the first semi, but was convinced we were in for a bad night on the second one. That night, as anyone who was there will remember was on pishy horrible wet night. I got held up at work, then just after picking the mrs up, some dick ran into me, puncturing a tyre, which I had to change (in a suit) in the pishing rain. Went to pick my old man up to take him and he didn't want to go. Finally persuaded him and got in just before kick off, as as most will remember the first 5/10 mins was a fucking nightmare. I was in a foul mood and could cheerfully have left when they scored their second. Glad I stayed though. Have to say, that was one of the best nights ever at the footie. I enjoyed that more than the final, which was just toooooo tense. I'd seen us lose multiple semis, starting with the '75/6 debacle with Rangers. To finally see us win at Hampden against either of the arse cheeks was a 'Well fans dream come true. The whole 'Celtic don't lose replays' chat was heavy in the air that week, the football for our 2nd goal was tremendous, obviously Psycho's screamer was the talking point, Celtic couldn't deal with us and it was fucking brilliant, bus lost all it's windows on the way back, nobody gave a shit 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 15 hours ago, Yabba's Turd said: The whole 'Celtic don't lose replays' chat was heavy in the air that week, the football for our 2nd goal was tremendous, obviously Psycho's screamer was the talking point, Celtic couldn't deal with us and it was fucking brilliant, bus lost all it's windows on the way back, nobody gave a shit They could easily have buried us in the first half, but despite all the pressure and chances, they never got more than a goal ahead. I was right behind the goals, quite low down and I couldn't see Dougie at the second goal. A good ball played in and the next thing, the ball was nestling in the back of the net. Absolute scenes. Psycho's goal was just out of this world. I said to my old man at the time and watching it back confirms this. When that goal went in, if you look at the Celtic players, it looks like someone has run round and stuck a pin in them all. They all just instantly deflated. Kirkie's goal was the icing on the icing. I remember at the time that it seemed to take an age for the ref to actually give it, but watching it back, it's only 2 or 3 seconds. Those last few mins, knowing that the game was in the bag are the best feeling i've ever had as a football fan. Even my old man, who was quite elderly at the time, was bouncing up and down, singing and hugging random cunts ! What a feeling that was ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 Megged!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Wee Billy , someone just give the man a job 🤣 On a serious note I would like to see him at another club, despite the length of time he has been out the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 28 minutes ago, twistandshout1983 said: Wee Billy , someone just give the man a job 🤣 On a serious note I would like to see him at another club, despite the length of time he has been out the game He's destroyed any chance of a future job with his previous behaviour: Louise Taylor of The Guardian pointed to Davies' "paranoia", "self-destructive insecurities" and "obsession with conspiracy theories and old grudges" as the reasons behind his downfall, suggesting that he had "shattered" his reputation. The Daily Telegraph's John Percy, who was one of a number of reporters who were "accused of being in league with his former employers" for questioning decisions Davies made, said that Davies was "destined for failure" because he was "obsessed" with conspiracies and hidden agendas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 26 minutes ago, twistandshout1983 said: Wee Billy , someone just give the man a job 🤣 On a serious note I would like to see him at another club, despite the length of time he has been out the game I was never a fan of his when he was manager, I liked him as a player but there was always something just a little bit off about him.. he does make some horrible claims there right enough but it’s pretty obvious he’s always been a bit of a conspiracy theorist about himself. There’s been many people associated to him who have said this throughout his career, notable people have said this and not just faceless internet posts. So I do think there’s weight to it. it is a shame he’s out the game but he’s not the only one, the football scrap heap is a big one for managers on the wrong side of 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 The party crashers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 When fitba was good Fir Park looking good. Very good team did not like this kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 Pettigrew goal denied Hearts v Motherwell SIWY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 5 hours ago, SteelmaninOZ said: When fitba was good Fir Park looking good. Very good team did not like this kit Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 7 hours ago, SteelmaninOZ said: The party crashers The party was well and truly spoiled that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 Motherwell v Clydebank 1984 SC 4th round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 The legend that is Mitchell Van Der Gaag Classic end of the season drama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 55 minutes ago, twistandshout1983 said: The legend that is Mitchell Van Der Gaag Classic end of the season drama A part of the commentary stated the the ref was well up with play, I was astounded to see that the ref was Willie Young . He must have been on a motorbike.🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 12 hours ago, SteelmaninOZ said: When fitba was good Fir Park looking good. Very good team did not like this kit Fun season after a couple of really poor ones. Also loved that kit, but as I mentioned in the other thread, since I started following the team in 1970, we only had a hoop for one season prior to this, so design-wise it wasn't unusual. A little yellow, but nowhere near as yellow as the old Admiral one. Plus I do like an Adidas shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted Monday at 10:53 AM Report Share Posted Monday at 10:53 AM On 3/20/2025 at 11:23 PM, mio said: I was never a fan of his when he was manager, I liked him as a player but there was always something just a little bit off about him.. he does make some horrible claims there right enough but it’s pretty obvious he’s always been a bit of a conspiracy theorist about himself. There’s been many people associated to him who have said this throughout his career, notable people have said this and not just faceless internet posts. So I do think there’s weight to it. it is a shame he’s out the game but he’s not the only one, the football scrap heap is a big one for managers on the wrong side of 60. The only person responsible for Billy Davies being out of the game is Billy Davies. Im glad we didnt entertain bringing him back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted Monday at 11:36 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 11:36 PM and it seems like only yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted Tuesday at 11:35 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:35 AM On 3/20/2025 at 11:23 PM, mio said: I was never a fan of his when he was manager, I liked him as a player but there was always something just a little bit off about him.. he does make some horrible claims there right enough but it’s pretty obvious he’s always been a bit of a conspiracy theorist about himself. There’s been many people associated to him who have said this throughout his career, notable people have said this and not just faceless internet posts. So I do think there’s weight to it. it is a shame he’s out the game but he’s not the only one, the football scrap heap is a big one for managers on the wrong side of 60. Anyone who wanted this absolute clown back is borderline insane. His brother in law was a decent player, to be fair, but his brother was gash and should never have worn a Motherwell shirt. He also had Tommy Sheridan training with us. WTF was that all about ? The club became a plaything for him and his pals, using a naïve lunatic's money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted Tuesday at 08:54 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 08:54 PM 9 hours ago, AllyMax said: Anyone who wanted this absolute clown back is borderline insane. His brother in law was a decent player, to be fair, but his brother was gash and should never have worn a Motherwell shirt. He also had Tommy Sheridan training with us. WTF was that all about ? The club became a plaything for him and his pals, using a naïve lunatic's money. I don't believe any Well fan genuinely would have wanted to see Billy Davies back as manager I did say last week light heartedly someone give the guy a job , not that I think he would do good . Team like Dunfermline potentially before they appointed Lennon is more his level I do enjoy listening to his interviews at times though partly for comedy purposes, there is no doubting he has been out the game so long for a reason When he suggested he would work at Rangers for free couple of seasons back it smacked of desperation a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted Wednesday at 09:59 PM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:59 PM what’s your most overrated tv show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago Not Motherwell related , or football related either but watching YouTube and the song Breakfast at Tiffany's This guy could be a fresh faced Alex McLeish when he first took on the Well Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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