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Rancid reporting Kofi Balmer to Bristol City on loan and Aberdeen sniffing about Stephen Welsh.

Good post OTF. This is a load of bollocks from the SPFL. Who dreamt this nonsense up? Maybe they had a few sherries too many when they wrote this punishment. We'll leave aside the issue of the rights and wrongs of pyros for the time being. I don't doubt that the Scottish Government is behind this action as OTF suggests and it needs to get its own house in order first with regards to the use of pyros in society full stop, before singling out football. Also it needs to grow a set and tackle bigger issues in Scottish football, but thats too controversial. It does need to grow a set. For the record, successive Scottish Governments have swerved the huge issue of sectariansism. Anyway onto the SPFL. So, in terms of pyros we have strict liability. What about decades of tolerated sectarianism? I get that higher powers might not be happy if the SPFL addressed this head on. It can't pick and choose when to apply strict liability. Going back to 2024's league cup semi, who was in 100% charge of stewarding and security? Thats right, the SPFL itself. Now onto these particular punishments. Hibs have been handed down a suspended sentence. If that is implemented, they will be both the victim and beneficiary of financial penalties, as Sevco will be required to pay them for unused ticked. How inconsistent is that? As for us, our penalty will apply against Dundee. Will that game be a sellout? Of course it won't, so the loss of 50 tickets is purely academic. If it were to be a sellout, what guarantee would there be that the "culprits", if I may call them that, didn't get tickets? We could end up with a situation whereby the culprits get in and 50 innocent parties lose out. Not only that, in terms of the detailed compensation, it could be that the culprits are concessions but we have to pay Dundee FC full whack. How will the cost of tickets be calculated? Finally, whilst I have no grouse with Dundee, why should they benefit from an additional 50 ticket sales when they are in no way involved? A far fairer solution, although far from perfect, would be to hand down a straightforward fine, if we go down the controversial route of strict liability, and to initiate a review of the SPFL's own security arrangements.

Maybe the comment “responsibility taken…..won’t cost the club..” means those responsible have agreed to pay for the tickets?

SIWY RIP Mr Chapman.

Sad news, condolences to his family. He will always be remembered fondly for what he did for Motherwell FC.

On the basis we are selling out away fixtures, please inform us how reducing that allocation by 50 will not result in 50 fans missing out. What am I missing? Also, if the Club are having to meet the cost of those 50 tickets to ensure United are not penalised please explain why that will not cost the Club financially. And maybe also comment as to why part of the reason for the sanction is that both Clubs " failed to identify and/or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays."

Read what was posted above and not just look at the words… Responsibility been taken - without spelling it out, it won’t cost the club financially.

Just hearing his name reminds me of my earliest days supporting the club. Thoughts with his family.

If any doubt put him on bench and start priestman who looks more than capable

Not sure what is wrong with Watt but if he is touch and go, I’d be tempted to start him V Hibs or at least have him on the bench and plan to rest him versus County in the cup game at Fir Park.

A family man who was Morherwell thru and thru. Also unlike many others he put his own money into a club he loved and helped throughout his life. RIP

Definitely think we should be splurging out to keep JBA here for at least another season. For sure, keeping him from any other Scottish team. it would be tremendous if we could have him committ to another season before he considers any offers from England or mainland Europe.

"The sanctions apply to Rangers' trip to face Hibs on 1 February and Motherwell going to Dundee on 4 February, and both clubs must pay the cost of the 50 missing tickets to the home clubs" So it is costing the club.

Im not a literary genius but the 'should of' winds me right up for some reason

If dealt with internally then that's fine bud and will see what happens going forward.

I thought the orange strips were a recognition of TERRY butcher? ......TAXI!!!

There is nobody missing out, nor is it costing the club. Matter already been dealt with internally in advance of the sanction delivery. This is not any endorsement for its use either before the usual suspects offer opinion. Very much pressure from government forcing SPFL to take action. Can tell they aren’t comfortable with the approach

Incredible he still gets a gig on the radio, as much as he was a good player he’s an utter moron. never forget his argument with Michael Stewart about Rangers Orange strips. Stewart commented how it was disgraceful and just pandered to the idiots. Ferguson said “ a don’t know whit yir oan aboot, it’s a shout oot tae aw the Dutch players we hid” when Stewart asked do you honestly believe that….. his response was “aye…. Whit else cud it be” utter imbecile

Being an illiterate buffoon is the only qualification needed to be a pundit in our media. I really hope my grammar is spot on.

That arse would struggle to pronounce simple names like Smith or Jones or Ferguson even.

Stick Eythor Martin Bjorgolfsson up front with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and make Derek Ferguson report on the game.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3dm87lnn1eo I know its only 50 fans that will miss out but hopefully a message to the lads to please give this a rest. I know other clubs guilty but I am.only interested on our special club. Continue the support and great tifos but leave the pyros at home and self police your section better. COYW

He was a VERY important figure in our history. He kept us afloat for a number of years. I did hear he hadn’t been a well man so may he rest in peace. i still go to his butchers shop in wishaw. Was there on Xmas eve to get a whole load of stuff. It’s expensive but a quality butchers.

Hopefully be singing Loser to Kettlewell next week then 🤪🤪

Totally agree with what you say. I think he helped establish Motherwell's reputation as a real family club with traditional values. In some ways it is these values that has set the club apart in the modern era when football clubs have become more distant from it's support. JC was a friend of my Grandfather's and on the few occasions that I met him, he always seemed like a very grounded, nice man who genuinely cared for the club and the community. Sad news. RIP John Chapman.