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  1. Not to get ahead of ourselves and apologies if it has already been posted in here, but I'm sure the Q3 draw is this Friday in between ties? If not feel free to correct me.

     

    Anyway, is there a list of teams we can face IF we beat Stjarnan?

  2. My god Motherwell fans depress me.

     

    An attempt by the folks doing all they can to make this game a spectacle and a different experience to your run of the mill mundane SPFL fixture, and instead of a positive reaction folk are questioning the bloody name of it. One poster above correctly highlights the origins of the word "coreto" and the Italian background, however in World football it is no longer exclusively Italian. In fact most if not all 'processions' across the continent are referred to as a corteo.

     

    Excuse the attempt to bring something that bit different. 'The Motherwell Walk', fantastic.

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  3. Krasnodar Away.

     

    After waking on the morning of the game in a Russian family's house following a pretty wild Wednesday night, 3 shots of vodka for breakfast (as is apparently customary for ridding of hangovers in Russia) set the tone for match day.

     

    There's a fine photo of 6am Friday morning following a post match Russian flat rave, but I'll keep that one quiet.

  4. Folks, just a quick post to close the door on the stolen flags in Krasnodar. Would like to offer a huge thanks to those responsible for the safe return of the final stolen flag, I know the efforts these guys went to and the cost of sending a parcel that size from Russia to bonnie Scotland so credit to you all.

     

     

    It's simply a difference in fan culture from these shores and as such the guys had no obligation to go to the lengths of finding who had it and where it was, let alone go to personal expense of sending it back - i'll see to the final leg of the journey in making its way back to bigbuff.

     

    Cheers!

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  5. If Stuart McCunt had an ounce of decency he would fall on his sword and fuck off without a payoff. Im fucking sick of the consistent pish dribbling from him,he's like a ginger mulleted dialysis machine.

    2 years ago In the run up to the cup final he persisted in this "resting players" pish,we lost 5 of out last 6 shipping 20odd goals in the process,then didnt show up for the final! Said wasnt due to lack of effort etc & we would learn. Last seasons disgrace at Ibrox,said it wasnt due to lack of effort etc & we would learn. Last seasons joke Euro games,said it wasnt due to lack of effort etc & we would learn. This season there was the debacle in Kuban,said it wasnt due to lack of effort or attitude etc etc etc. Rested players yet again for Abdn cup game,we got pumped in league and then out the cup but guess what? It wasnt due to lack of effort or attitude & we would learn.

     

    So less than 6 weeks later we have Albion Rovers in the cup but its ok weve had nearly 3 years of learning and there definately wont be a problem with attitude & effort! so this should be simple eh? Nope,he doesnt even show them the respect to fill our subs bench,"rests" our captain & top scorer "rests" the kid who was apparently first name on the team sheet last week for a fucking u-20 game,fails to change tactics when were clearly struggling to break them down and were out and now staring financial disaster in the face. But hey,it wasnt a lack of effort or attitude! Its just that we apparently dont have the quality to break down a part-time team at the bottom of scottish footballs lowest division. Thats fucking frightening!

     

    Time and again in cup games,wether it be europe,league cup or scottish cup we rest players,fuck about with tactics,make a cunt of it and go out with a whimper.Cup games that apparently go a long way to filling holes in our budget & running costs. Well the buck stops with the manager!

     

    Why cant we learn from these problems that occur time and again? Why do we rest players time & again? Why do we chop & change tactics time and again? Why do we repeatedly lose cup games when we put in so much effort and show such good attitude?

     

    You were embarrassed by sat? As you fucking should be as well as ashamed,disgusted and countless other things. Never mind more empty promises ,just fuck off!

     

    Excellent post.

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  6. Nor will the 30-40 broken seats in the Well Boys' area.

     

    'Well fans not criminals'. Aye. Right.

     

    Try 10, Seville calculator.

     

    I'd hazard a guess that there will be many more broken across the stand in temper to a result that is one of the lowest points in Motherwell FC's history. Not condoning those that did break a flimsy plastic chair, but it's far from our worries at this point.

     

    I've never seen such an abject, lethargic Motherwell team and what is much more painful to take is that this is a derby. Fair enough it's not Accies or Airdrie but for these players failing to be motivated in front of a 3,000+ away crowd that was considerably noisy, is very concerning indeed. Furthermore this is the only competition left to play for and a match I'd expect a professional performance from.

     

    Those calling for a weeks wages refunded to the club may seem extreme but are far from unrealistic. These players will walk away with well over 30k combined, much less than this tie could cost the club in the long run.

  7. Well done guys, some good creative thinking in keeping with your usual efforts.

     

    Focal point for 'Well fans to meet removing the uncertainty of where to drink in Hamilton, opportunity to boost the SIWY funds for future banners and displays, great opportunity to spread the good word amongst those who turn up and it all still remains true to the ethos of the Scottish Cup where any away day should be as much of a cracking day out as possible.

     

    Bang on the money. thumbup.gif

     

    Here's hoping it's even half as busy as Kuban!

  8. Anywhere other than their place is rotten in my opinion. It's the romance of the cup if you like, that this round involves terrible lower league stadia and ticket scrambles.

     

    Only in Scotland could you see a derby moved outside its area. Then they wonder why the game here gets ridiculed!

     

    Ticket scramble for Cliftonhill for me.

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  9. Think it was some young Gretna (remember them) fans who started it. Seem to recall watching a video on YouTube with them singing along to thr beat of a drum.

     

    Nonsense, if you look at that video it's posted in 2012, by Gretna 2009, assuming that's when they were reformed.

     

    It's one of the best tunes in the UK outwith the Old Firm and obviously has no meaningful connection to either, so it makes singing it not so bad to other supports. Also the stagnation in England's lower league supports means that when they see all the videos of 'Well fans enjoying themselves, they too see fit to copy it.

     

    Despite the actual melody if you will being borrowed from overseas, Ajax I'm sure, we can be proud that the words, the phrase and the meaning was coined by 'Well fans.

     

    Immitation the sincerest form of flattery and all that....

  10. The difference being that in England they won't overreact and change the law because of one or two groups of fans.

     

     

    Trouble in once match in Scotland saw the ban coming in to force. As it was the only match that matters in Scottish football and nobody else matters.

     

    This.

     

    I for one see this as a very welcome and long overdue review of a ruling that is not only outdated but draconian towards football supporters, given many other sports and events can already enjoy the right to have a beer should they so wish. There has been no serious disorder at Scottish football matches for many years now, we ourselves even witness police free matches. In my opinion the right to a beer before and at half time is not going to drastically alter the behaviour of crowds but it will bring in additional revenue and enhance the product sold to many fans therefore should be encouraged.

     

    I would however echo the sentiment that safe standing should be explored beforehand. We can implement it in Scotland as there is no specific law against it and it looks like Celtic will be first to do so, but the obvious deterrent for a club like ours is as always, the cost.

  11. Second Round ties are played tonight and one tie tomorrow. I am sure I read that the draw for the third round when we enter is this Friday? Anyone able to back this up?

     

    In any case here's hoping this year we have a much needed improvement in the cup competitions.

     

    Tonight

    Stranraer v Ross County

     

    Aberdeen v Alloa

     

    Airdrieonians v Livingston

     

    Dundee v Forfar

     

    Falkirk v Dunfermline

     

    Kilmarnock v Hamilton

     

    Morton v Montrose

     

    Partick Thistle v Cowdenbeath

     

    Queen of Sth v St Mirren

     

    Raith Rovers v Hearts

     

    Tomorrow

     

    Dumbarton v Dundee United

     

     

     

    Winner of the Airdrie v Livi tie would do me nicely...

     

     

  12. I'd assume it's a three game ban for Boyd given he was sent off for violent conduct? Good news for us if so as he's one of those players you can count on to score against us.

     

    Very tight match this one, a draw the most likely outcome but I'd like to see us graft out another win similar to Partick.

     

    Going for 2-1. :nod:

  13. McManus and Hammell were most certainly feeling the strain of the trip to Russia on Sunday as both players performances reflected it. Having now cost our last 4 goals, I'd like to see McManus have a big performance this Sunday to see him back on track having looked particularly solid against Krasnodar home and Hibs respectively.

     

    I would also say it's time for Sutton to do ANYTHING, or Bob and co. should be screaming the place down to start over him. Anier has really hit the ground running so will surely retain his place.

     

    I think this season is definitely going to bring the well known air of uncertainty back to Motherwell following our consistent performances over the last while, so predicting Saturday's result is nigh on impossible.

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  14. Is anyone on here the owner of the one flag still missing that was pinched? Been contacted by a Kuban lad who can return it!

     

    Fantastic hospitality over in Russia, so much more than I could have expected. Pie puts it excellently here and I would echo the thanks of all involved on this trip.

     

    That vodka though....

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