Onthefringes

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...since the pitch was relaid last summer Panto season again - Oh! No it wasn't!

Mainstays of the house music scene, eg, Oakenfold and Mike Pickering of Hacienda and later M People fame to name a few have been welcomed to the fold courtesy of Motherwells' resident club/festival promoter. The infamous Ryder and Bez were rumoured to be running about Loch Lomond clad in claret and amber last summer!

Anybody at Fir Park reading this? I'll sort that 'hallowed turf' right out. Need to get rid of those who masquerade as groundsmen North Lanarkshires council cast offs first...

You as well as I do know what is and isn't constructed at Dalziel Park. Your argument leaks like a sieve. Has most stadia not have 4 stands around them? Honest, you lot are doing a grand job. As it resembles a ploughed field, why don't you sow spuds? At least we'll have something to pick up at the end of the season, but, hey, at least a Golf course was good more than 4 years ago

No, that's the Millenium Club. The club offered members each of their seats for £40 on Saturday.

Previous? Generalisations on those who frequent Fir Park. May have been on the previous board, had other posters back up then too. You made a claim of shutting up orange morons outwith the 96% majority you claim agree with your politically correct way of thinking, why? I'd find that ill informed - as you make the case of not suiting your agenda, either a) they form part of a loyal order or b) tango'd by the tango man? As for asking if I am NS loyal flute band... Why? You interested in a booking? Deary me, act your age and not your shoe size. I have no affilliation with the band named or any of the loyal orders for that matter, funnily enough they have as much right to follow our club and voice opinions as you or any of the bleeding heart liberals who think along similar lines on this board.

Without going in to much detail - too many prying eyes/snitches/those who would have their hands stright on the dummy at the thought of outing these 'non' football fans.* Arriving late in Motherwell (suggesting they didn't fancy re-enacting the football factory) unescorted (I wonder why) made their way through the town centre. Appear on Brandon Street attempting to conquer all comers and instead have a skirmish with those left in the pub checking coupons and not actually at the match. Didn't exactly cover themselves in glory, but, if that's the only result they're ever likely to get... *delete as applicable

Not that I'm aware of, there was only two and one was definitely stright from college. At Dalziel park they are/were supported by volunteers from a local organisation in a return to work scheme.

Whilst we've gathered you are either on the groundstaff or related to those who are... your reply has more holes in it than swiss cheese! The undersoil heating installed in areas which have had heavier snow fall this week the length and breadth of Britain have coped admirably, why not ours? Please be reminded that it's not a trick question. The pitch was looking 'as good as it can be'. Although panto season is now officially over - Oh! No it wasn't. Lush green grass, rolled flat perhaps with a slight camber to suit drainage? It's not a mirage I'm seeing - plenty of other clubs are achieving this. A blind man running for his life will see the pitch has deteriorated under the current groundsman!!! I personally do have an idea where that statement has come from - from those in the know and qualified in the subject field. So the head groundsman has been the longest serving, why were the club attempting to recruit the groundstaff from Dalziel Park to replace the current staff? Well, they consistently managed certified grade 'A' surfaces on a reduced budget to that at the 'Ark... Have faith? In what? The groundsman taking a pride in his work? Piss.

Have a word with your source. There was no police presence (I wonder why), hence, why there was trouble.

Is it not you who is the bigot? Another ill informed comment from yourself on something you know nothing about and to which you have previous. Orange morons? Have they been tango'd?

Horses for courses? Had it drummed into us as kids, YOU DON'T CHANGE A WINNING TEAM. A boot in the sandy shaws for Sutton IMHO. Pleased with the formation change, Sheridan will contribute more, though after getting back into the game and the one way traffic we enjoyed, we didn't create nearly enough.

While Jay and underboyleheating get their knickers in a twist... Spoke to Marc recently at length on the subject, "water off a ducks back" was his reply. All about focus and perversely tries to use this to his advantage. A lot for young shoulders? For me, we are a better team with him there than when he is not. Didn't surprise me that Stephen Hughes defended him, the shift Fitzy does allows Hughes to press albeit not with the same effect as last season. That'll come, evidence of that at United, Hibs and post formation change yesterday. I also believe Hughes to be playing through injury for most part of this season, but, them's the breaks.

Steady decline under the current groundsmans' stewardship and those in power know it. Understanding the current financial climate, the groundstaff still have equipment available way and above what others use to ensure acceptable playing surfaces in the district and are found lacking. The claim "It can't get any worse" is one of folly to boot.

There has been many, Semi-Final against Hearts, Skippy Sunday. Remember the perimeter fencing being ripped off in the Semi-Final replay with Celtic after we equalised first time round. I'd rate the celebrations after Mio scored the winner at Easter Road up there too!

Erm why? You take life far too seriously...

Compare that to c£20 million received by our UEFA Cup opponents Nancy for a similar placing... punched well above our weight and will continue to do so.

Utter tosh! Tarred with what brush? Bearing in mind there is zero requirement to follow Rangers to join the loyal orders, the trustees are running a business. The loyal orders (I'd wager some are patrons of the club too) have as much right to make reservations for functions and in this case meals before the return parade as any other group/organisation. I'm quite sure if the same booking was taken to use the facilities within Fir Park itself, the hospitality department at the club would rush to fulfill any such bookings or would that still rankle with the non believers... 3 pages of piss and counting

Not wanting to take us off thread. I'll second that, third it too. Anybody else?

Didn't see any evidence for the hysteria at all, Stirling to Perth a little hairy at times, but, the only sheer effin madness was aboard the Maros Klimpl Loyal bus

Only if Septic allow him to be cup-tied... Can't do a job in the league against them either, when his presence against the statue like defence could make the difference. Big Sutty, BANG! should be match fit by then. Shit Stabbers?

Well spill, it's an open forum ready for debate!

If I'd known... 2pm from the War Office, keep the wee man posted and we'll see what we can do.

The coach hirers have 2 buses stuck in snow in Newmains!!! He's still taking us northwards at 2pm