ONeils40yarder Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 It'll be 4-5-1 (4-3-3), if everybody id fit it virtually picks itself - I only see two potential headaches in teh team selection for McCall. Randolph, Hammell, Jennings, Hateley, Lasley, Humphrey, Murphy and Sutton are all guaranteed to start in my opinion, the only dubious positions are centre-half and right-back. If it were me, I'd start with Craigan, Hutchison and Saunders. subs; Hollis, Gunning, Forbes, Jeffers and Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Agree with that team ON40Y. My only concern with it is that Sutts might be isolated. None of our centre mids are particularly forwarded minded to get up in support. Murphy and Humphrey have really got a shift to put in to support him and also pin back the Celtic full backs. But with that team we would be solid across the middle hopefully stifling there attacking threat. Feeling more optimistic now, Hampden Hampden in the rain Motherwell 2 - Celtic Nane (0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcguru Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Jist remember, it's 60 years (1951) since the Well were behind in a Scottish Cup Final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollan1886 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is the slowest week in the history of time!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweeping move Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 The team for me has got to be RANDOLPH ROSS CRAIGAN HUTCHISON HAMMELL HUMPHREY HATELY JENNINGS LASLEY MURPHY SUTTON The game at FP when we won 2-0 had a lot to do with our wide men stopping their full backs overlapping as they were scared of the pace of humph and murphy. Let jenno sit deep and keep an eye on Commons as he is without doubt the one that could cause us the most problems. ROLL ON SATURDAY!!!!!! C'MON YE WELL!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Most seem to agree that 4-5-1 is the way forward and most are reasonbaly happy with the starting XI that I suggested, other than Saunders. Can understand the shout for Ross to play rb but I'd be inclined to include Saunders due to his height which will help us in both boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankles Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is the slowest week in the history of time!!!! My week has flew in ... so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is how the Well supporters from the Orb Bar in Bellshill travelled to Hampden in 1991.Please remember this was long before stretch limos were the in thing,We caused great confusion when we reached Hampden with two police bikers(lights flashing) giving the chauffer driven Daimler an escort right up to the players and officials entrance stopping all traffic from moving anywhere near our path in the process.I can still remember the look on the coppers faces when the chauffeur opened our doors and six well oiled Well fans fell out. HEY HEEEEYYYYY. I was was outside Hampden soaking up the atmosphere when this happened. It was some laugh. And when you say , 'fell out' you did fall out. Start of a happy, happy day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Psycho speaks: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/well-well-orsquoneill-is-predicting-more-woe-for-celtic-16001590.html Well, Well! O’Neill is predicting more woe for CelticEx-fir park hero can see another cup humiliation Wednesday, 18 May 2011 Colin O'Neill talks about it as if it happened just yesterday. The charismatic and controversial former Motherwell and Northern Ireland midfielder admits other details of his colourful career are sketchy in his head, but not this. He's referring to THAT goal as Motherwell fans describe it. They actually voted it THE number one goal in the club's history. It came in a Scottish Cup semi-final replay at Hampden against Celtic in 1991. The score was 2-2 at the time when the ball fell to O'Neill. Over 35 yards out he unleashed a stunning shot which rocketed into the net. Already a cult hero with the Fir Park faithful, who had labelled him Psycho for his fierce tackling, the chunky midfielder reached iconic status for Motherwell that night as they went on to win 4-2. Twenty years on and now 47, the straight-talking O'Neill is hoping someone else in Motherwell colours can strike for glory against Celtic in Saturday's Scottish Cup final. He'll be at Hampden, as a guest of his old club, no doubt lapping up the cheers from their supporters, who recall his deeds from two decades ago with relish. “We thought we had a chance of doing something special in the Scottish Cup that year after we beat Morton in a penalty shoot-out,” said O'Neill, who joined Motherwell from Portadown in 1988. “It was 4-4 in the shoot-out and they had missed so it was up to me to win it for us. After scoring the winning penalty, I landed on the top of my neck trying to do a somersault, so perhaps that wasn't the best idea, but I was lost in the moment. “In the semi-finals we drew with Celtic and then in the replay we were losing 2-0. We pulled it back to 2-2 setting things up for a big finish. “I'm glad to say I stepped up to score our third goal which proved to be crucial. “It was actually named the best goal in Motherwell's history,” adds O'Neill with a real sense of pride before joyously painting a picture of his wonder strike. “We had a throw-in and Stevie Kirk flicked it inside to me. He told me to push it through to Nick Cusack. I thought, sod it, I'm hitting this so I did and it went into the top corner. I can still see it going in now. “My manager Tommy McLean said to me after the match that if I had not have scored I'd have been on the boat home because Cusack was clean through! “It was a great feeling scoring that goal. I loved it.” After the ecstasy came agony, when he suffered a knee injury putting his appearance in the final in doubt. O'Neill admits now that he should not have been in the squad, but manager McLean showed a sentimental side by naming the Ulsterman on the bench and bringing him on for the final few minutes of the 4-3 victory over Dundee United. “After beating Celtic in the semi-final I got a knee injury,” says Colin, as talented as he was tough in the centre of the park. “To be honest I shouldn't have been involved in the final. Tommy brought me in on the Friday before the Cup final and asked me if I was fit. I said I wasn't too bad and they tried me out for the Saturday but it was no good. “The manager, who was a hardy wee guy, said his heart was ruling his head and he kept me in the squad for scoring the winning goals in the other two matches. I came on for the last three minutes and had a shot from about 60 yards which the fans enjoyed. “Winning the Cup that year was a great moment in Motherwell's history. We hadn't won anything from 1952. In some bars in the town the price of a pint was the same as it was in 1952. Half the people running about didn't know what day it was.” O'Neill himself had a reputation for enjoying himself after games. He says: “Yeah, I went out a few times. The night I scored the goal against Celtic, Davie Cooper said on TV that I would be missing for a week! “I guess I've always had a bit of a reputation for living life to the full. Jimmy Nicholl used to say in after dinner speeches that there were 5,000 police off duty in Northern Ireland because Colin O'Neill was over in Scotland. I played up to it a bit I guess, like the hardman image. When the fans were singing Pyscho to me it would give me a buzz and I'd go in and tackle someone hard. “When I moved to Motherwell I blattered a few boys early on and that went down well with the fans. It wasn't a case of I went over there intending to make my mark deliberately, it was just the way I played.” Leaving Portadown, O'Neill could have starred for Dunfermline but they had to drop their interest in him as they didn't have enough money. In stepped Motherwell, and with the help of Bill McMurdo, George Best's former agent, the deal was done. “When I went over the manager Tommy McLean told me I had to lose a stone and a half. I did that in six weeks, and then once I got in the team, I was never out of it.” Last week in this newspaper, O'Neill condemned the attack by a Hearts fan on Celtic boss Neil Lennon at Tynecastle, adding though that the Lurgan man brings some trouble on himself. The likelihood is that Lennon will be celebrating a Scottish Cup win on Saturday, though O'Neill believes, just like 20 years ago, a Scottish Cup shock can happen. “It will be tight and I reckon there will only be one goal in it,” says the former Northern Ireland international. “I do give Motherwell a chance and I’d like to see them win. I am really looking forward to being there.” After the Scottish Cup final, his next big date is in hospital for O’Neill, whose career with Motherwell came to a premature end due to injury. “I'm going in in June to get a titanium hip. “Normally people don't get them until they are 65, but I need it. It’s wear and tear though the good news is I'll be walking again in three days, so I don’t see it as a big deal.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Psycho is a legend. Love that fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesher Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I've got a bit of a dilemma. I was denied time off for the game on Sat, but have decided I'm just going to duke work and go anyway. I should be in for a pretty decent bonus in July, provided I don't have any sick days. Suggestions? Tell them my dugs deid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craildo1 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is the slowest week in the history of time!!!! know exactly how u feel mate. have done hee haw work aw week. to busy planning for before the game and also the b.n.o efter we've lifted the cup.... Even got told to wear the same clothes tht I had on at the semi-final for luck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craildo1 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I've got a bit of a dilemma. I was denied time off for the game on Sat, but have decided I'm just going to duke work and go anyway. I should be in for a pretty decent bonus in July, provided I don't have any sick days. Suggestions? Tell them my dugs deid? mate thats a sickener. u'r boss a hoop by chance? Phone in and tell them that uve been held up in traffic by the huge claret and amber march to hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesher Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 mate thats a sickener. u'r boss a hoop by chance? Phone in and tell them that uve been held up in traffic by the huge claret and amber march to hampden. It's no really my boss that decides (he's a jag anyway). It's some faceless droid at the HR department. I was going to say I'm off to a funeral, it'll obviously look well dodgy, but at this point I couldn't give a fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Craig Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Say you've got a stomach bug and you're puking everywhere! Oh and if you do, make sure you don't give any interviews or get spotted on the telly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 If your doing it then you should take as long as possible. Not just the one day, 4 day shot starting from tomorrow! Less suspicious then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I've got a bit of a dilemma. I was denied time off for the game on Sat, but have decided I'm just going to duke work and go anyway. I should be in for a pretty decent bonus in July, provided I don't have any sick days. Suggestions? Tell them my dugs deid? there is only one full proof method unfortunately. an escape to victory style arm break. you know it makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Craig Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 there is only one full proof method unfortunately. an escape to victory style arm break. you know it makes sense! Buckled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 My normal working week is awful at the best of times, but this week is becoming absolute torture. I'm a shambles already and now have the fear Saturday will be the most heartbreaking of my Motherwell supporting life! It's all too much!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 It's no really my boss that decides (he's a jag anyway). It's some faceless droid at the HR department. I was going to say I'm off to a funeral, it'll obviously look well dodgy, but at this point I couldn't give a fuck. funeral is the only way to go mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 My normal working week is awful at the best of times, but this week is becoming absolute torture. I'm a shambles already and now have the fear Saturday will be the most heartbreaking of my Motherwell supporting life! It's all too much!!!!! I had a plan of how to keep myself busy at work all week, but that has totally went to fuck and I've spent most of my time fucking about on the internet. If the weather was decent I'd maybe venture out of this office and head out to site, but as its pissing down I'll leave my arse firmly on this chair........thankfully I had the foresight to take Friday off so just tomorrow to endure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Friday And Monday taken off for me! Just in case. Told the wife that if we win I'll be pished for a week and prob be posted missing. She was quite calm and supportive and actually said if we win then I have carte Blanche on getting as mangled as I want. But if we lose she expects me sober Sunday.... Her best pals 30th birthday party on Saturday which I have been strictly warned to stay well clear off....... Result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 funeral is the only way to go mate Not many funerals on a Saturday, mind you... costs extra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I've got Friday off aswell. Planning on heading back to Fir Park and get some goodies and then go a walk through the town and see the decorations. Got Monday off also as a safety net. Think about taking Tuesday off n'aw as a loss will see me unable to function in normal society for some time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 There's going to be a minutes applause for Ernie Walker before kick-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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