Guest JohnnyDefault Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Fully understood mate. The communication gripes are not for this thread and most understand your position in the whole situation. Lets leave it at that and hope that whatever happens on the 27th is fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Papaguigz Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 The best tribute for phil is for as many people as possible to come to the ICT game get right behind the team and roar them on to victory. I'm pretty sure Phils family and friends would much prefer that and for them to be able to remember thier Husband/father/son/brother in thier own way. I'm sure many of you out there know the first anniversary is the most difficult especially at this time of year I disagree. For those of us who were there last year it is something that we will never forget, and nor should we. Phil O'Donnell had claret and amber coursing through his veins, and, maybe above anything else, stood for the family values that this club holds dear. The reaction to his death, and the coming together afterwards by all Steelmen was one of the most emotional things I've ever felt. We must absolutely mark his passing, and never, ever take for granted what a fine man was part of all our families for all too brief a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 The best tribute for Phil is for as many people as possible to come to the OCT game get right behind the team and roar them on to victory. I'm pretty sure Phil's family and friends would much prefer that and for them to be able to remember their Husband/father/son/brother in thier own way. I'm sure many of you out there know the first anniversary is the most difficult especially at this time of year I disagree. For those of us who were there last year it is something that we will never forget, and nor should we. Phil O'Donnell had claret and amber coursing through his veins, and, maybe above anything else, stood for the family values that this club holds dear. The reaction to his death, and the coming together afterwards by all Steelmen was one of the most emotional things I've ever felt. We must absolutely mark his passing, and never, ever take for granted what a fine man was part of all our families for all too brief a time. There is a suggestion here that people who for whatever reason could not be there would somehow be less affected by the tragedy of that day, I'm sure that no-one in Scottish football whichever club they follow will forget. However although Phil was a huge part of our footballing family and indeed a true gentleman, the priority here must be to his flesh and blood family. By all means mark his passing in whatever way you wish but we must at all times be mindful of The O'Donnell's and their wishes, That is at the heart of the family values that this club holds dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Grew Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 In all the latest pandmonium, suggestion and counter-suggestion as to why the team is playing badly etc. I don't know if anyone has mentioned it before but one of the real mainstays of the side last season was Phil O'Donnell and we are truly missing his box to box style of play which helped link back to middle to front. Even getting onto the veteran age his true class always shone through when he played. We just don't have anyone at the club who can provide the quality of football and enthusiasm that Phil brought and he is a really big miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Aint that the truth El Grew. He still had an intelligent football mind and he WAS definitely improving as the season wore on. Hell he even scored a few goals from midfield, something that I am not sure we will see again this season. It is hard to believe a year has gone by. Seems just like yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faddyisgod Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 In all the latest pandmonium, suggestion and counter-suggestion as to why the team is playing badly etc. I don't know if anyone has mentioned it before but one of the real mainstays of the side last season was Phil O'Donnell and we are truly missing his box to box style of play which helped link back to middle to front. Even getting onto the veteran age his true class always shone through when he played. We just don't have anyone at the club who can provide the quality of football and enthusiasm that Phil brought and he is a really big miss. Yeah 100% true - Over the last few months I think it is even more noticeable about how much we miss Phil in the middle of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan1 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Just to add our Main Stand still hasn’t officially been opened could we not ask AC Milan after or before they play Rangers its a bit weird sitting in a stand that officially hasn’t been opened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon_da_well Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Just to add our Main Stand still hasn't officially been opened could we not ask AC Milan after or before they play Rangers its a bit weird sitting in a stand that officially hasn't been opened It has been opened, just not re-named. I wouldn't like to re-name it against them. It would have to be a team who have had the same kind of thing happen or a club with strong ties to O'Donnell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan1 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 good point but i just dont think it will happen with a club with strong ties to Phil so that would be the next best thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellboys86Neale Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 But maybe the club do have something special planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reuben Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Season ticket slip #10 for Saturday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Just saw this on the offishal MFC site A huddle for Phil! Tuesday, 23 December 2008 Pre-match tribute. This Saturday’s match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle will mark the one year anniversary since legendary captain Phil O’Donnell tragically passed away.As well as a souvenir match programme remembering his life, the players will perform a pre-match huddle to pay their own respects. During that time, the management, players and staff would encourage all ‘Well fans to make as much noise as possible to pay proper tribute to a Motherwell great. Then keep the noise and support going for the full ninety minutes and hopefully cheer the boys onto what would be a vital win. Lets ave you all there dont care if your a fairweather big game fan or first timer come to the game , please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 ...the players will perform a pre-match huddle to pay their own respects. During that time, the management, players and staff would encourage all 'Well fans to make as much noise as possible... The rammy during should be heard at the Airdrie v Morton game. If that's what they want, let's give them it. Let's take the roof off the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sieb_dystras_barmy_army Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Im sure it will be there, but can we make sure the Uncle Phil strip is present for this aswell, these are surely the times it should be dusted down for action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 It's 2 days to go till the game, I appreciate that staff probably won't be back at work until Saturday, but that's the day of the game and it looks as if there has been no yes or no from the club regarding the minutes applause. I think the minutes applause is a good idea but seeing as the players are having the huddle before kick off perhaps the minutes applause could be done then. I know that it's important to take the wishes of the players into account and the O'Donnell family but do the club need to give permission for fans to clap their hands on the 78th minute of the game? What would happen if fans decided to do it anyway, there's not a lot the club could do about it. As it is, it seems that it might be too late for the club to give a yes/no and for the message to be passed to the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Wherever you are, at 5.18 on Saturday, pause for a minute. I know I will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Why the need for a public show of memorial. Remember him how you wish without joining some big group to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I don't think there's a need as such, just that a few people have expressed the wish on the thread and it had been said that there would need to be feedback from Mfc before this could go ahead, as yet, I haven't seen any response on behalf of the club. I have actually tried to make some kind of contribution to the memorial fund, I went to the benefit night, I donated to the fund for the flag and I bought a couple of the dvds. The point that I was trying to make was that people have asked if a minute's applause would be appropriate, they were told it would need to be run by the people at MFC and there hasn't been a response as yet which doesn't leave a lot of time for fans to be told yes or no. The players with their huddle are having a public show of memorial. Of course they were closer to Phil than most of us were, but given that a lot of fans were at the game and saw what happened, perhaps fans just want to show some support for the players. So if the huddle has been given the ok, surely Motherwell can say yes or no to the fans before Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 'Flow Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 There has been a response... The players and management, after thought and consideration, have asked that they can perform a huddle to remember Phil whilst the fans shout, cheer, sing and remember themselves! That is what the lads want - after that show of solidarity - they want that level of noise to continue into the game which will hopefully spur them on to a win and a vital three points! That is the tribute they've asked the fans to take part in... 'Flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Wherever you are, at 5.18 on Saturday, pause for a minute. I know I will be. I'll be in the East Stand hopefully pausing to reflect on Phil and a comprehensive well victory, I wasn't there that day but I'm told the football was fanatstic maybe it wil be again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Think the huddle is a nice idea. Gives the team time together with their own thoughts and the fans a chance for the minutes applause. Been thinkingabout Phil's family today, the first Christmas without him will no doubt be the most horrible for them. Hopefully they get through it ok and have all their family round them to ease the pain a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelBoyd Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 An emotional day for everyone, huddle is a nice touch, as that was how they returned to the pitch against Hearts last year, the atmosphere that day was amazing too, hopefully it will be the same on sat, i was there at that game, the football was incredible, absolutely unbeleivable, so sad that it was cruelly ended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteelman Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Thoughts are with Uncle Phil's family and friends on this day, hard to believe that a year has passed. Rest in Peace Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coutts8 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Rest in peace Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 One year on, but never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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