Iain7_mfc Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 First of all, cheers to the guys on here that actually have something positive to say about us! We appreciate the support we get and i'm sure the team appreciate the support they get. Second of all, if it wasn't for us down in the last section Fir Park and away games would just be downright boring. With the occassional chant of 'well well super well' every 3 or 4 games! And to Dr fucking plangoss. Guys put in alot of time, money and effort to do things like this, for the players and for the fans! Being involved in this is something a can say i'm proud of. Then a come on here to see the likes of you moaning for a few bits of paper being thrown on the pitch. Get a grip. "Being total idiots" Good one. Prick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeToonWellFan Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 You do a cracking job of adding atmosphere to games. Love the songs, chanting and displays. But throwing paper onto the pitch on our first champions league game was embarrassing and puts the club at risk of a fine. That makes anyone who threw anything onto the pitch an idiot. End of. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickle Pickle Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 If there wasnt anything in the corner creating an atmosphere then last night the stadium wouldve been riddled with tutting... Its amazing what is shown in the corner of the East and it would be nice if folk joined in right across the East and into the Cooper. The Cooper is a family stand? Well why dont families enjoy themselves at the football? Come on guys we all need to muck together and join in.. And for the paper throwing onto the park???? ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh BIG FUCKIN DEAL!!! Its paper, not a pigs head. Nobody died or was ripped open by a bit of paper... Live with it and bring on the season ahead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 This chat is chronic. First of all, yes, it would be an amazing atmosphere if everyone stood for 90 minutes singing and bouncing about. I'm sure the players would love it too. However, just because people choose to sit and watch the game with friends and family and quietly chat as the game goes on, it doesn't make them any less of a fan. They still pay their money for a ticket the same way as anyone else. Yes, it's tremendous that some of our fans are willing to take the time and effort to prepare banners and card displays, etc. Well done. However, please remember that the "boring" fans will have also paid good money to contribute to these displays - as seen on these very forums. Why the fuck this has turned into we're better fans than you, my cock's bigger than yours, God only knows. This has NOTHING to do with whether people sing or sit in silence, sit in the East or sit in the POD. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU AGREE WITH THE RULE - THROWING ANY ITEM ON TO THE PITCH CAN LEAD TO A FINE FOR OUR CLUB. It's surely not that difficult to understand, is it?! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Throwing stuff onto the pitch is a bit stupid, I think that's a given. I'd assume all Motherwell fans were aware of how it could result in a fine, not to mention a summer of us not having a clue what to expect financially at Fir Park. The bigger disappointment was more stuff being thrown onto the park immediately after the tannoy announcement. I'm happy not to make a big deal about a few folk getting caught up in the game and the atmosphere and throwing rolled up paper without thinking before then, but to do it in response to the club pleading for you to stop is fucking ridiculous. But it's done. The display itself was great. At the time, there seemed to be enough empty seats in the East Stand that I feared it would be a bit of an anti-climax, but looking at the photos it worked brilliantly. A big well done to those who put in the time and effort. So aye, display was great, throwing stuff at players after being asked not to was pathetic. Doesn't detract from the absolutely tremendous job that's been done with the atmosphere at 'Well games both at home and away and I'm thoroughly looking forward to more of the same this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 "Significant damage" to the seats now being mentioned on the official site. Caused by standing on them or blatant vandalism? Who knows. Either way very disappointing. EDIT: Just seen that it was not malicious......so looks like the former. Not quite as bad but still money that could be better spent elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Doesn't detract from the absolutely tremendous job that's been done with the atmosphere at 'Well games both at home and away and I'm thoroughly looking forward to more of the same this season. Indeed! And leaving the issue of the paper-throwing itself, aside for a bit. I'm sure everyone has a thirst for more of the same from last night in the coming months and seasons ahead and we as supporters have our part to play in securing that. It's all inter-linked. We as supporters put our money into the club through the various different means - the club put the best team on the park with the funds at their disposal and together come a match day we both feed off one another as was evident last night. And that is made a whole lot easier by the efforts of the guys up the top couple of sections of the East Stand. Lessons should clearly be learned about last night's paper throwing but a perspective should be retained. As Jay says going to watch and support Motherwell is a hugely different proposition from what it was even three or four seasons ago and it is great being a part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain7_mfc Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Also to note, it was the whole of the East Stand that had paper thrown on the pitch, not just our section which had alot more folk in it that ye don't see every other Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Pangloss Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 *awaits the "you c***s huv tae moan aboot sumhin" posts from the inebriated east stand fans* Tremendous work on the display, great stuff from all involved. Good to see lads have got the first moan of the season off their chests as well, who had 'UEFA FINE!!' in the sweepy? I thought I was quids in after I got Higdon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Also to note, it was the whole of the East Stand that had paper thrown on the pitch, not just our section which had alot more folk in it that ye don't see every other Saturday. I don't think the issue is the paper thrown onto the pitch mate. Paper, ticker tape, beach balls etc all can get thrown just before kick off no problem. Its the throwing it at opposition players, particularly after the tannoy announcement says not to which is causing the problems. Great atmosphere lastnight, great display. Keep up the good work. Fir Park was absolutley rocking for a good 15 minutes in the second half when we were giving it to Pana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Expect any less of that corner of the stand? Considering it was an all-ticket affair, and people were issued seats pretty much at random I don't think you can attribute the incidents to those who usually sit in that end of the stadium. I sit there most weeks and there was shitloads of unrecogniseable faces all around me. As I also said, the paper that was aimed at the opposition players came from behind me mostly, and I was seated in the 2nd bank of seats, so your rush to blame the lads who create the atmosphere at the ground is confusing. problem is if those wee idiots get banned we don't get the revenue from them paying at the gate or buying season/match tickets..... sadly in these times we need the c***s money..... shame they couldn't throw that onto the pitch (in note form of course) There's no guarantee that those "wee idiots" will even be back at Fir Park for regular season play, is there? Being total idiots? Aye. You have examples to back that up, aye? But no one here should be tarring the guys in the East Stand with the same brush.Every week those guys make Fir Park electric and worth coming to just to see what they've been up to. Bang on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Close but no cigar, I'm a resident of the Main Stand Library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 First of all, cheers to the guys on here that actually have something positive to say about us! We appreciate the support we get and i'm sure the team appreciate the support they get. Second of all, if it wasn't for us down in the last section Fir Park and away games would just be downright boring. With the occassional chant of 'well well super well' every 3 or 4 games! And to Dr fucking plangoss. Guys put in alot of time, money and effort to do things like this, for the players and for the fans! Being involved in this is something a can say i'm proud of. Then a come on here to see the likes of you moaning for a few bits of paper being thrown on the pitch. Get a grip. "Being total idiots" Good one. Prick. iain, most of us are happy that some of you put so much extra effort into helping to create a better atmosphere for us all mate. i dont think you will find anyone that is not. however you got to agree that the eejits that threw "a few bits of paper" directly AT opposition players were simply MORONS ( and that is to all of them throughout the east, not just around your section cos we had afew morons up the other end, and right along the touchline), especially in response to being asked by OUR club over the tannoy to stop it, taht may result in our club being fined for their stupidity it is possible that the cost of fixing the broken seats and any fine could take away a good percentage of any profit made from last night and cost us potentially 2-3 new players wages yep have fun, make a lot of noise but try a little self policing to ensure the more stupid amongst our support dont ruin it for yourselves and us all. if we do get fine can the club now support any future displays? that would be difficult for them imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 yep have fun, make a lot of noise but try a little self policing to ensure the more stupid amongst our support dont ruin it for yourselves and us all. Or maybe the stewards can do their job? I stood and watched one guy in the third row of the 2nd bank of seats throw a balled up bit of paper and hit a steward right in the chest with it, only for him to do fuck all and what looked like his superior tell the guy in question to sit down and cut it out. If there is such a risk with the club getting fined and so forth then surely this guy should have been thrown out? Why should other fans run the risk of a barrage of abuse from someone by telling them what they can & can't do at a football game? That isn't their responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Or maybe the stewards can do their job? I stood and watched one guy in the third row of the 2nd bank of seats throw a balled up bit of paper and hit a steward right in the chest with it, only for him to do fuck all and what looked like his superior tell the guy in question to sit down and cut it out. If there is such a risk with the club getting fined and so forth then surely this guy should have been thrown out? Why should other fans run the risk of a barrage of abuse from someone by telling them what they can & can't do at a football game? That isn't their responsibility. that sums up today's society for me david yep its always someone else's job aint it...Personally i would rather turn to a mate and tell him he is being a bit of a fanny and to quit it, than having anyone ejected from our support 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think the display and the paper throwing should be separated here. The display looked great! I'm pleased it worked out well, and well done to the guys who paid for and organised it. The paper throwing was idiotic, although its only bits of paper, throwing it at people is asking for trouble, it also seems to have harmed the reputation of the guys that organised the display, which is a shame, as other than supply the paper, they have done nothing wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 sb, I think there is only the Dr laying any blame at the display organisers mate. the display takes a wee bit of brain power...the morons that threw the rolled up paper at opposition players simply have none of that imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I heard that the broken seats and paper throwing was down to fans of a certain English club just trying to give Motherwell a bad name. ( has that excuse been used before 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 that sums up today's society for me david Exactly! If I ever meet you I'm buying you a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Pangloss Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 sb, I think there is only the Dr laying any blame at the display organisers mate. the display takes a wee bit of brain power...the morons that threw the rolled up paper at opposition players simply have none of that imo Being total idiots? Aye. Sweeping Move is making my point really well. Displays looked good, but can't help but feel they would've looked a lot better in the DC/South due to the low roof on the East. Go find me a post where I'm blaming the display organisers. You too Iain. Brain power indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Expect any less of that corner of the stand? apologies , if that is not what you meant Dr, but that is what I took from this post...Glad that I misunderstood ya and that you too are 100% behind the boys too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 that sums up today's society for me david yep its always someone else's job aint it...Personally i would rather turn to a mate and tell him he is being a bit of a fanny and to quit it, than having anyone ejected from our support No, it's the job of the person who is actually being paid to deal with it. In this day & age you'll see very few people confronting strangers who are acting up. It's simply not going to happen, and you can't expect people to do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamwell Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 The display was fantastic last night! Great start to a historic night, well done all involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 No, it's the job of the person who is actually being paid to deal with it. In this day & age you'll see very few people confronting strangers who are acting up. It's simply not going to happen, and you can't expect people to do that. i'm not talking stangers mate...Most of us go to the match with mates....if one of your mates step out of line its YOUR job to tell him, rather than him being thrown out by a plukey wee power mad steward on minimum wage and being banned from returning. the more often that happens the easier it is for self policing of our full support, zoomers/strangers included. its like when my 11 year old gives me a telling off after i have shouted abuse at ref/linesman/opposition player or all of the above. But if more people would "confront" strangers, while also keeping themselves safe, our society would be a better place for us all imo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickle Pickle Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 The only thing i hate about being a Motherwell fan is other Motherwell fans... :wank: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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