grizzlyg 401 Report post Posted November 3, 2020 Evening folks, don't worry it's not a corny joke. Just to see how many like me were this time 34 years ago tonight at Fir Park watching the mighty Well draw 1-1 with Liverpool in centenary game in front of 11,000 fans and king Kenny playing.....ahhhhhh magic. As a 14 yr old seeing my well heroes and my Scotland hero was a night to remember..COYW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman1991 199 Report post Posted November 3, 2020 I was and it was magical. Never thought I would see Liverpool play at Fir Park and for it to include so many household names was a dream come true. Dalglish, Rush, Grobbellar and co were spellbinding. Great night and we even managed a draw, though my memories were that we were pumelled for most of the game. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numpty 405 Report post Posted November 3, 2020 I was there, though I wasn't that fussed about seeing Kenny D, had seen him often enough before. Great night though, not many teams got away without a loss against Liverpool in those days, even in friendlies. Some brief highlights from the 'fishel Twitter, for anyone who missed the full replay earlier in the year... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzlyg 401 Report post Posted November 3, 2020 Think our forward line that night was Smith and Walker, decent pairing and both crisp finishers!!........ah'll get me coat 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
underboyleheating 1,403 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 My memory was that Liverpool barely got out of first gear. A great occasion though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joewarkfanclub 608 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 Was definitely an exhibition game for them. Not wishing to embarass us in any way. Was still a great night under the lights on the old terracing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazzyB 913 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 Is that Rab C Nesbitt on commentary? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_P 1,789 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 I was at the Liverpool game but my only recollection from it was where I stood with Dad. I can't remember much of the game itself. There was a book launched to mark the centenary though and an autograph signing session at Motherwell Library, which also included some various artefacts from the club's history on display. I remember more getting the booked signed and it being hastily whisked away for a Christmas present than the actual centenary match itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumbomuir 33 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, GazzyB said: Is that Rab C Nesbitt on commentary? The commentator is the one and only Mr Bobby Allan from Bellshill. For years he commentated to blind supporters who sat in the Main stand. Sadly missed top Well supporter. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kmcalpin 1,015 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 I was at the game with my late father but the centenary was of more importance to us than the opposition was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weeyin 3,582 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 My two abiding memories are that it was was fun to watch a top quality Liverpool side (who won the league that season) and it was a lot less traumatic than the Joe Wark testimonial match against West Brom. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Welldaft Mk1 512 Report post Posted November 4, 2020 I went along with one of my best friends at the time. He was a very decent footballer but lazy as fuck. Had trials with Falkirk and Stirling Albion. He could have had a contract with either but he was not at all bothered. My abiding memory of the game was his number plate being called out during the game as he was blocking a driveway or something similar. Of course I let him trudge off to move his car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winning by Name 62 Report post Posted November 5, 2020 16 hours ago, Jumbomuir said: The commentator is the one and only Mr Bobby Allan from Bellshill. For years he commentated to blind supporters who sat in the Main stand. Sadly missed top Well supporter. I heard him commentate to blind supporters a few times and he was unbelievable in his descriptions. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winning by Name 62 Report post Posted November 5, 2020 13 hours ago, weeyin said: My two abiding memories are that it was was fun to watch a top quality Liverpool side (who won the league that season) and it was a lot less traumatic than the Joe Wark testimonial match against West Brom. Cunningham and Regis - Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric Blues 169 Report post Posted November 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Winning by Name said: Cunningham and Regis - Nightmare I'm not saying I still wake up in a cold sweat to this day, but I'm faintly surprised that I don't. That match was my first real exposure to 'Well fan PTSD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joewarkfanclub 608 Report post Posted November 5, 2020 14 hours ago, Winning by Name said: Cunningham and Regis - Nightmare Regardless of the score, seeing THAT West Brom team in their pomp must have been something! Laurie Cunningham ended up playing for Real Madrid when no one from the UK went there. He was some player. Robson and Batson went to Man Utd. Regis was some striker as well. Incredible team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yabba's Turd 637 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 On 11/4/2020 at 3:02 PM, GazzyB said: Is that Rab C Nesbitt on commentary? My old neighbour, was a cracking guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz7 54 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 I was 14 as well and there with my football team mates watching from enclosure. My memory is of what looked like a fat guy in midfield running game from basically not going out centre circle and myself being amazed how good he was as a budding midfielder myself. Was only one jan molby. What a player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites