Neil 68 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 I know Chris quite well from my course, he actually likes the Well so doubt he'll have put this one out if he wasn't fed the info from someone else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weeyin 4,183 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 I know Chris quite well from my course, he actually likes the Well so doubt he'll have put this one out if he wasn't fed the info from someone else. Do they not teach journalists how to fact check any more? It used to be a required part of the job. A quick call to each of the teams would have confirmed the actual figures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
underboyleheating 1,497 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Do they not teach journalists how to fact check any more? First rule of journalism, never let the facts get in the way of a good story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Diggle 657 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 I know Chris quite well from my course, he actually likes the Well so doubt he'll have put this one out if he wasn't fed the info from someone else. His editor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil 68 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 I'd be inclined to think it might be a sub has tinkered with the facts but who knows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nethertonwellfan 274 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 According to the Evening Times Linky The sad thing about this article is the journalist in question has missed an opportunity to highlight the fact that playing this tie at Hampden is utter folly when it could have been played at a more suitable venue such as Tynecastle. All he had to do was get his facts right in fact the headline was probably the most accurate thing about the article. I realise not all Motherwell fans are in favour of playing this tie away from Hampden but I am certain I am not alone in holding this opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
underboyleheating 1,497 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 With the club going public on the 6,000 figure, it shows there will be little chance of us selling much more than 8,000 for this match. Here’s hoping St Johnstone can manage at least 3 - 4,000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tid 52 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 There is a bus leaving from Overtown Community Centre with 4 seats available. If interested let me know. Bus leaving at 1030 and is £7 a head. who's all going on the bus from Overtown mate? we took 20 odd from Overtown to the semi-final in a limo bus but no-one was willing to put their neck on the line to organise a coach this time so ended up with 7 or 8 of us booking the club buses from Fir Park. loads of Well fans up here who as far as I know are all either going in cars or the club coaches. just out of interest cos I'm a nosey c*nt, plus if I hear of anyone else looking for seats I can put them in touch with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBA 9 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Whatever way we look at it the stadium will be around a quarter full, which makes for a shite atmosphere and is embarrassing for Scottish football as a whole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelboy 1,304 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 With the club going public on the 6,000 figure, it shows there will be little chance of us selling much more than 8,000 for this match. Here’s hoping St Johnstone can manage at least 3 - 4,000. i hope all their buses break down and it's 100% well fans 7000 well fans will make as good an atmosphere as 20,000. we made a fair old racket at the last three hampden semis and i'm confident we can outsing st johnstone this saturday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1,028 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 7000 well fans will make as good an atmosphere as 20,000. we made a fair old racket at the last three hampden semis and i'm confident we can outsing st johnstone this saturday. Agreed. If a few thousand Dutch and Northern Irish fans can make a racket inside Hampden, there's no reason why 7-8,000 'Well fans can't. If there's a shite atmosphere in the Motherwell end it won't be because there's only 8,000 'Well fans, it'll be because the majority of the 8,000 'Well fans can't be arsed making it any more than a shite atmosphere. Which, let's be honest, is quite possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelboy 1,304 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Agreed. If a few thousand Dutch and Northern Irish fans can make a racket inside Hampden, there's no reason why 7-8,000 'Well fans can't. If there's a shite atmosphere in the Motherwell end it won't be because there's only 8,000 'Well fans, it'll be because the majority of the 8,000 'Well fans can't be arsed making it any more than a shite atmosphere. Which, let's be honest, is quite possible. i'm confident that there will be enough pished 'well fans to make a good noise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie 183 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Given the CIS final though, which is better? A 1/5th full stadium with the fans backing their teams in a good manner etc or a full stadium sectarian pish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEWELL 346 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Im expecting 9000 Well fans and 4000 Saints for a 13000 crowd which really should've been played at Tynecastle. Anyway MON THE WEEEEEEELLLLL!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nethertonwellfan 274 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 who's all going on the bus from Overtown mate? we took 20 odd from Overtown to the semi-final in a limo bus but no-one was willing to put their neck on the line to organise a coach this time so ended up with 7 or 8 of us booking the club buses from Fir Park. loads of Well fans up here who as far as I know are all either going in cars or the club coaches. just out of interest cos I'm a nosey c*nt, plus if I hear of anyone else looking for seats I can put them in touch with you. I don't know if you know a Robert Hughes well he ran one to the semi the last time just a small 20 odd seater which probably reflects the higher than average price. Well he has done the same this time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el-pidge 11 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Motherwell and St Johnstone have sold less than 5000 tickets between them for this weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-final. The Steelmen have flogged over 3000 briefs for the Hampden clash while the Perth club have shifted just over 1400, sparking fears that less than one-10th of Hampden’s 50,000 seats will be filled - Chris Jack in the Evening Times big fat smelly lazy journalism as always Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tid 52 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 I don't know if you know a Robert Hughes well he ran one to the semi the last time just a small 20 odd seater which probably reflects the higher than average price. Well he has done the same this time. cannae think of the guy but maybe know him to see. I remember that other bus leaving Overtown for the LC semi-final as we went into the Clydesdale pub to wait for our Boogie bus. I put Jim onto you earlier so hopefully you get enough bodies to fill the bus. hope we all enjoy our day out anyway mate. have a good yin. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busta Nut 879 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Yada yada ya! It's the mutha fucking MF fuckingC! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kat 143 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Got my tickets for the game earlier, sitting in the South Stand (main) We are in section P3 an extra allocation for that stand as it had been Sold Out, actually starting to believe we may take a decent following. Looking forward to the game now, nerves certainly taking effect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameltoe 19 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 22 buses full so far, will be leaving from the citadel. Hopefully there is a mad dash at the last minute for tickets for the game and we can get into the 10000+ looking forward to the atmosphere after the LC semi, absolute bedlam when las netted, just hope the fact we are spilt into 3 sections doesn't hamper it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superwell87 52 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 St Johnstone have shifted 3100 odd as of yesterday according to chat on their forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kmcalpin 1,211 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 22 buses full so far, will be leaving from the citadel. Hopefully there is a mad dash at the last minute for tickets for the game and we can get into the 10000+ looking forward to the atmosphere after the LC semi, absolute bedlam when las netted, just hope the fact we are spilt into 3 sections doesn't hamper it. 22 Official MFC buses. There will be more Supporters' Association buses and unofficial ones too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismfcno1 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Got my tickets today and one of the guys behind the desk said that St Johnstone had sold 3500 tickets but didn't plan on selling any on the day. I take it we will still be selling tickets right up till kick off then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadywellToi 2 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Got my tickets today and one of the guys behind the desk said that St Johnstone had sold 3500 tickets but didn't plan on selling any on the day. I take it we will still be selling tickets right up till kick off then? I was in yesterday, selling them at the club until Friday at 3:30, then the staff will be manning the portacabins outside Hampden from 9:30 right up until KO. As Chris was informed, St Johnstone had planned to cease sales on Friday afternoon, however the SFA may step in and override that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something else 333 Report post Posted April 15, 2011 Over 6thousand sold when ma mate was in yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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