Onthefringes

McCluskey came on as a sub in the secong half no? He was not the right back of arab origin, well, not unless the sun is more potent in Wrexham than I thought!

Age old argument for having a facility in the current town centre where Motherwell merchandise has been in short supply for many a year.

Just as an aside, Motherwell aren't in business to keep Jack Daniels, The Fir Park Club (especially), The New Century et all alive. Embrace the matchday experience? Sensible approach by the club would have a major revenue stream generated by having the support on site earlier, taking the Cooper suite idea to the next level (this isn't a lager or service is better in Daniels debate) with provision of a supporters space that offers everything the others will and more. Just think, adding to the coffers may add to existing playing budget? Simple logistics? Fanciful notion?

Lay off the fizzy juice...

Give him enough rope... Sad jambo bastard. Blows Roughy on a regular basis, he's a don't ya know?

As has been said, credit where credit is due. Had a look at it at close quarters during the week and a marked difference between the present and of that at a similar time last year when we had our club photos taken in our new kit. Unlike last season, where use of a geo-grid was evident - not that it was wrong, it gave the impression that the surface was a little bare at closer inspection. Paying heed to specialist advice, the fibre sand installed looks to have shored up the pitch, making it hold together much better. Grass looks more plentiful offering the lush surface that we see from the vantage points in the stands. Genuinely fantastic drainage, it's keeping the moisture in the soil for longer is the key, well, that and keeping trigger fingers from the 'on' switch of the heating system... Gone all of a flutter there, given my criticism in recent seasons. We know it's only early, and the onset of what could be another harsh winter started on Saturday, we have a surface befitting a team who's best of the rest - keep it up.

As it says on the tin... Early editions of todays rag has the club making an announcement with regards securing the clubs future for the next 100 years. Ravenscraig a go-go methinks. Traditionalist porridge dribblers can revolt all they like, instead of grasping at a halcyon age that's long passed us by... we continue...

Well unless you are a member of the craft, how do you know it was a 'masonic' handshake? It's a secret (just like when they play the Eastern Star at footy and nobody knows the score) no? Where's the offence? That lot, not many granted, are allowed in if they have something to offer... Could do with more on the rota, just to attract some debatable referee decisions in our favour! Up the goat walkers!

Ridiculous comparison and you knows it... Don't agree, but, games up for those at that end of the East Stand. Game up for the holier than thou in that respect too...

Aberdeen v Falkirk Motherwell v Dundee United Kilmarnock v Rangers St Johnstone v Celtic

Jennings for me, a revolt against the bum love for Lasley.

Not any longer than via Glasgow and it saves changes at Perth which are usually drink free and under the beady eyes of the transport dibble.

All aboard the Bellshill Express at 7.22. Leaving a little earlier mind, friends fare from available from Edinburgh too... saves changing at Perth outwards and return.

'Closed door' ideal lost on many, a topic done to death last season. A sneaky text from any of the playing staff isn't guarantee of attendance either. As for living not far from the venue, I suspect you haven't tried to enter their training ground before?

Aye, do that...

...'but I have been part of a few sponsorship deals with clubs in England' We know, we know... Not all are the same. As for knocking importance... Differing product and product placement will negate your claim and sponsorship agreements are tailored differently, no? Much like the one our club has entered into... If the information from Commsworld is correct

'they' want? Not Commsworld anyroads Yes, shirt space is the most aesthetically pleasing area of endorsement, those involved were/are thinking on the playing and not replica kit though in consideration of numbers actually sold, but, that financial acumen of yours has us on a far superior plane? Deary me... If the information from Commsworld is correct

Dalziel Park as mentioned. Finished 1 nil, Blackman scoring. Gow rattled the bar from long range and Gloria with header off the bar too. Decent work out, crisp passing from Forbes, link up play from Gow and good handling by Hollis.

Currently 1 up. Plenty of the first team squad playing. Gowzer has some touch.

Pros and cons to the debate. In Germany, my younger cousins weren't allowed to play full size untill 15 years old as was the norm over Europe, this was over 20 years ago. The confined space encouraged closer control and use of smaller goals improving accuracy. At 15 deemed of correct size and ability to cover the larger area with ease as a natural progression. Perhaps why we are years behind in development? I suspect some of the kids development in formative years is 'coached out' of them. My son has moved up to 11-a-sides this year, luckily under the supervision of decent coaching. Emphasis based on passing through, they aren't rewarded for going long, hitting it the hardest, win at all cost unlike others. For example, playing Celtic on Saturday past, the opposition coach encouraged 'aiming high' when in a scoring position. They did once at 12 nil in a 14-1 drubbing! In a youth system with the resources available at their disposal, I'd wager Mr McCart wouldn't agree... In the interests of 'traditionalism', the move to full size is favoured at this age. Seen enough and spoke to many in the past few weeks, coaches despairing as kids threaten to give football up as others inflict defeat after defeat by double figures by aerial attack. 10 & 11 years old lost to the game? Nobody in power understanding of this? The average 10/11 year old is half the height of the goal equipment at best, where is the development in technique in both defence and attack?

Eh? Not much sense in that there and coming from someone with the financial background you claim to have too... The charitable organisation were given ample opportunity to get involved. Their businesss model required a 14 week turnaround to secure funding from on high and rightly the board didn't offer the jersey space on trust. So no sponsorship agreement in place to fall through? You made spurious claim previously regarding selling of replica kit without the sponsorship logo as a need to generate cash... how? Club shop is outsourced, presumably with the proprietors paying a set fee with perhaps additionals depending on quantities sold. Similar to that of appointing a club sponsor - the contracted monies are highly unlikely to be stumped up immediately. So that theory of inability to recruit also has nothing to do with the price of cheese or steam navigation.

Don't believe everything you read... £1 million to Wigan yesterday and an offer somewhat less than quoted today to secure his services

Dick Turpin lives... At Fir Park or is he Mark Reynolds agent? All the best to him if it goes through.

That's where we missed Jennings tonight, not so much for his battling qualities, but, his energy. Notable mentions for all, Murphy shaded it for me, only the style we adopted easing him out the game for a spell.

Knowing the scruff, I'd say a pink oboe