numpty Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/...86908-20967054/ WALKING disaster Paul Quinn last night revealed that his bad luck struck again recently - only this time it cost him over £1000. The Motherwell full-back has had a year that would make millions at the cinema. He has been stripped of the captaincy, robbed at gunpoint, convicted of assault, had his jaw broken and suffered bereavements to family and friends - all since seeing team-mate Phil O'Donnell pass away on the park. His latest calamity came when he was sent off for a second time this season - in a 2-0 defeat at Aberdeen on November 29 - but even worse was to follow that game. On the way home in his 4x4 with team-mates Stephen Hughes and Bob Malcolm disaster struck when they had burst tyre and had to leave the Land-Rover abandoned in a Dundee car park while they returned to Wishaw because they didn't have a spare wheel. Two days later the accident-prone defender went to get his vehicle and fix the problems, only to lose the wheel lock key. He had to call for a pick-up truck to get him home. Quinn said: "You just couldn't make it up. The Saturday was a bad day all around, starting with the news of a bereavement to someone close. I was then sent off during the game before the incident on the way home. "It's funny now but it was a nightmare at the time. Stephen Hughes thought he was a top mechanic and Bob was acting like his supervisor. "It's funny when you look back, but it wasn't at the time. It was just one thing after another and I'm still paying for it, but at least I have my health. "I can't wait for the year to end now because 2009 has got to bring me better luck than this year. "The lads in the dressing room have been loving the story but they haven't given me a nickname just yet." Quinn donned the black armband at Pittodrie for the first time since being stripped of the captaincy - but it was a tribute to his cousin's baby who sadly passed away. The 23-year-old said: "I just wanted to show that I was thinking about them. "People thought I was captain but it was for something close to my heart. "I spoke to the manager on Friday night and he told me to go home but there was no point in that. "I didn't think about what had happened until I was sent off but it maybe affected my preparation." Quinn is looking to a better 2009 and has welcomed the possible introduction of summer football. Manager Mark McGhee has backed SFA president George Peat's proposals to change the fixture calendar. Quinn loves the cold and wet weather but having seen their game against Hearts called off last week, he admits summer soccer appeals to him. He said: "I would prefer to play in the summer because I love to be with the family and everyone for Christmas and New Year - that would be perfect. It would be great to go somewhere hot like Dubai in the winter to get away from the bad weather. "I do love sliding into tackles in the wet weather and I love playing in the winter but I would welcome a move to the summer." There is still a mystery surrounding why Motherwell's under soil heating failed them last weekend. The SPL launched an enquiry and Quinn thinks someone at the club needs to hold their hands up. He said: "This was really frustrating. I was joking with the groundsmen saying it was their fault and I was going to miss another week because of my ban. "We had problems last season and we really need to get things sorted out so we don't have any repeat of this in the future." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfcmainstand Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 does quinn realise it is illegal to drive without a spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukebmfc Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Its fair to say its no really been his year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 does quinn realise it is illegal to drive without a spare It's not actually illegal to drive without a spare, however it is illegal if the spare aint legal ..... if you know what I mean. Some city cars such as Smarts don't have spare wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden'91 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 He could keep jim O'brian in the car as he seems to be spare !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 what a muppet! That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 It has not been Quinn's year. Things can only get better for him in 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain7_mfc Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 It has not been Quinn's year. Things can only get better for him in 2009. And us....he could move in January! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 why was quinn driving back fae aberdeen in his motor can we no afford a team bus anymore.the bit about hughes and big boab thinkin they were mechanics was quite funny though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auldy Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I thought Boab carried a spare tyre round his waist - could they not have used that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I thought Boab carried a spare tyre round his waist - could they not have used that ? He couldn't screw the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 You have to feel sorry for him. You'd get to the stage leaving the house would be a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 does quinn realise it is illegal to drive without a spare We dont have a spare tyre! But I think we have tyres and stay up and tell us to go to the garage :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 The boy is a total banger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 We dont have a spare tyre! But I think we have tyres and stay up and tell us to go to the garage :S Aye, i had a mini cooper, they've got those run flat tyres that fill up with foam and tell you to go to the garage. But, by letter of the law... if you're car is supposed to have a spare, it legally must have one that is correctly inflated and above the minimum tread depth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainbus Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 does quinn realise it is illegal to drive without a spare He did have a spare, Bob Malcolm was in the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sieb_dystras_barmy_army Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Spare wheel or not, he's still a Pie! How much of this supposed "bad luck" was avoidable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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