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Aye Andrew Lloyd Grizzlyg right enough .

Definitely think we should be splurging out to keep JBA here for at least another season. For sure, keeping him from any other Scottish team. it would be tremendous if we could have him committ to another season before he considers any offers from England or mainland Europe.

Stick Eythor Martin Bjorgolfsson up front with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and make Derek Ferguson report on the game.

Incredible he still gets a gig on the radio, as much as he was a good player he’s an utter moron. never forget his argument with Michael Stewart about Rangers Orange strips. Stewart commented how it was disgraceful and just pandered to the idiots. Ferguson said “ a don’t know whit yir oan aboot, it’s a shout oot tae aw the Dutch players we hid” when Stewart asked do you honestly believe that….. his response was “aye…. Whit else cud it be” utter imbecile

I would imagine the club will be not just looking at the playing benefit of keeping him, but the swell in seats being filled every game and the difference that makes to the coffers. I would be shocked if we didn't offer him a bumper contract and wouldn't shock me if it was the highest we've paid for a manager.

One of the most important people in the history of MFC. RIP Mr Chapman.

We'd best clear that with Aberdeen fans first out of courtesy. One of my lasting memories of our legendary win at Pittodrie in May 14 was Dons fans playing this number for 89 minutes solid on brass intruments. No drums for them.

According to swedish media we are in for Eythor Björgolfsson. He scored 15 times in 29 games for Umeå in the swedish second division (which is pretty good considering that Umeå finished in last place with only 30 goals scored). https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/bjorgolfsson-har-utlandska-erbjudanden-/ Google translate: Björgolfsson has foreign offers Published 8 Jan 2026 at 11.29 Updated at 11.54 Eythor Björgolfsson is free to look for a new club after the end of his spell in Umeå. According to information to Expressen, the striker has an offer from Motherwell in Scotland and interest from clubs in both Poland and Sweden. It was after last season that Umeå's top scorer Eythor Björgolfsson chose to activate a clause in his contract and leave the club, when Umeå was relegated from the Super League. During the winter, Björgolfsson has had concrete interest from several clubs. According to information to Expressen, he has chosen to turn down Västerås and Degerfors. At the same time, Motherwell from Scotland wants to sign Björgolfsson and there are clubs in both the Polish Ekstraklasa and in Sweden that want to contract the striker for next season. Björgolfsson expects to make a final decision within the next few weeks.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3dm87lnn1eo I know its only 50 fans that will miss out but hopefully a message to the lads to please give this a rest. I know other clubs guilty but I am.only interested on our special club. Continue the support and great tifos but leave the pyros at home and self police your section better. COYW

I don’t often get on my high horse but this is a sanctimonious and entitled reply. I have read the rest of the thread and replies and the dismissive attitude doesn’t get better. This DOES matter regardless of who is asking for the sanction and I am no fan of SPFL or Scottish Government hypocrisy. Use of pyros is not some political stance it is an outright danger to the people using and others in the vicinity. If the club is willing to accept that they don’t lose out financially because inconsiderate and negligent morons, or their excusers, have paid the cost of 50 tickets then I’m seriously worried about that attitude towards the safety and wellbeing of majority of the rest of us fans. As per the original post if Block E stuck to the tifos, joyful exuberance, and carnival atmosphere they can and do create they would continue be a credit to the club. Covering up and dismissing the dangerous behaviour risks totally undermining all the good. Multiple wrongs and hypocrisy from other “fans” behaviours is deflection and no excuse.

Why do football fans suspend employment reality when it comes to players. Doesn't matter a fuck if Aberdeen don't have a manager or whether or not he flops. If someone offers you a 3 year contract on 10 grand a week you won't worry about fuck all else. This fanciful notion that players are motivated by places in the league, chance of European football really is suspending reality. Look at Jake Hastie took the chance was utter shite from the minute he left us but laughing all the way to the bank on the back of a 3 year contract with Rangers.. If Aberdeen want him and they are bidding with us it's extremely unlikely he would choose us. Happy to eat humble pie if Welsh is the first player in 20 years to take lower wages just cos he likes where he is.

Don’t see allocations how big or small affecting the decision making - these are token amounts, the uncomfortable approach to appease government. I’d doubt the authorities would have known of any offer to pay penalty by another party. Wanting fans banned would only serve to raise statistics when representing to government. Refraining is the only option to avoid future censure. The rights and wrongs of the issue are for another debate.

Maybe the comment “responsibility taken…..won’t cost the club..” means those responsible have agreed to pay for the tickets?

Sad news. John Chapman has passed away at the age of 93. He oversaw our club during difficult times and had the honour of being charge when we won the cup in 19991. I met him on many occasions and in various settings and always found him to be amiable, pleasant and willing to talk about MFC, the club he loved. I knew he hadn't been in the best of health for some years. Thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. RIP John.

"The sanctions apply to Rangers' trip to face Hibs on 1 February and Motherwell going to Dundee on 4 February, and both clubs must pay the cost of the 50 missing tickets to the home clubs" So it is costing the club.

Im not a literary genius but the 'should of' winds me right up for some reason

There is nobody missing out, nor is it costing the club. Matter already been dealt with internally in advance of the sanction delivery. This is not any endorsement for its use either before the usual suspects offer opinion. Very much pressure from government forcing SPFL to take action. Can tell they aren’t comfortable with the approach

If watching Beck has taught me anything it's that Swedish words are not pronounced the way they look - even when it comes to the number of syllables.

(To “Seven Nation Army”) Ohhh Björgolfsson! Ohhh Björgolfsson! Ohhh Björgolfsson!

When people talk about “investors” in the context of clubs like Motherwell, it is important to be clear about what sort of investor is actually being discussed. The reality is that Motherwell does not appeal to most modern football investors, and that is not a criticism of the club. It is simply a reflection of economic reality. The type of investor who might be drawn to Motherwell is usually motivated by values rather than financial return. These are typically people who are already financially secure and are interested in stewardship, legacy, and being associated with a proper football club with deep roots. They are not looking to double their money. What they want is a club that is well run, stable, and still standing decades from now. The attraction lies in authenticity, community, and involvement in something that genuinely matters at a local level. They also tend to be patient and knowledgeable about football. They understand the constraints of Scottish football and accept that relegation risk is part of the landscape. They recognise the need to keep wages under control and know that chasing ambition without the resources to support it usually ends badly. These investors are not imagining regular European qualification or Premier League style valuations. Their focus is on sustainability, sensible player trading, and maintaining competitiveness without putting the club’s future at risk. Where Motherwell can make sense is through minority or carefully structured investment. This suits investors who do not require full control, who are comfortable with influence rather than ownership, and who prioritise protections over power. That approach aligns far better with a fan ownership model than someone arriving with the intention of running everything themselves. So why do most investors avoid clubs like Motherwell? Firstly, there is no obvious growth narrative. There is no major upside from television deals, no vast global fanbase waiting to be monetised, and no realistic path to becoming a regular presence in European competition. For investors focused on scale and rapid growth, Motherwell appears constrained from the outset. Secondly, the downside risk is severe. Relegation would significantly damage revenues and confidence, and a swift recovery is never guaranteed. From an investment perspective, this often looks like limited upside paired with substantial downside, which is enough to put many people off immediately. Thirdly, revenues have a clear ceiling. Matchday income, sponsorship, and broadcasting all have hard limits that even excellent management cannot fundamentally change. You can run the club better, but you cannot transform it into something it is not. Governance is another concern. Fan involvement brings many positives, but investors often worry about slower decision making, internal politics, and blurred lines of authority. Most investors prefer clean structures and the ability to make decisions quickly. By its nature, Motherwell does not operate in that way. Finally, exit options are unclear. Most investors want a clear sense of how they might eventually realise their investment. With clubs like Motherwell, there is rarely a straightforward answer. There is no obvious queue of buyers, no flotation on the horizon, and no guaranteed uplift in valuation. The honest position is this. Motherwell is not for those chasing big returns. It suits realistic, patient people who care about stability, community, and preserving a real football club that can remain competitive over the long term. If the club is ever presented as something it is not, investors will spot that immediately. But if it is open and honest about what it is, there will always be people willing to get involved. They just will not be the ones you see featured in Netflix documentaries.

He is worth a listen, if only to highlight how lucky we are at present. He is evidence dinosaurs still exist.

I don't care which school he went to.

Lose to Hibs, get papped out the cup by Ross County and everyone will lose interest.

It sounds like you're just making up stuff to be worried about. Some players will want to stay, some players will want to move on, some new players will be happy to join. Same as every season. That's for dealing with in the summer. Just enjoy the ride for now.