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And if we 'give' a couple of (even half fit) players to help coach school kids now and again, NLC have no excuse (apart from the fact that a lot of them are from he dark side of course).

I know yer right, I think I feel sorry for him, playing against grown ups.

Big hopes for the boy, and now it looks like he won't be rushed and the newbies better be good

Eloquently put sir. Best window ever.

Plus how much in wages?

Yeah but MFC loss was set against profits from his other companies. He didn't end up with £8 million less cash. And some of that 'spend' was loans. And for that money, he could've built us a stadium - £1 million spent on John Spencer ffs! Ah.... ifs, buts and only's....

I would only be bothered if we do that when our 85 injured midfielders return.

Noticed that at the game, I'm starting to really like this boy in a way not seen since Faddy.

Did he not say Motherwell used to be known for its steelworks, now the only thing is its football team? (I assume you mean Motherwell FC investment coz did he not say he 'invests' in the area? Best 'way in' to help the town) Did he not say he bought Rangers shares as a small investment? (they cost Green £5 milluion; potentially worth then times that) is that where 'the rumours' started. I am sure ex AB's employees can tell you who he supports. Who did John p Boyle support & who really cares?

Skippy Sunday was important to me ;-) Celtic players moaning at him because 'he was trying too hard' :-)

Can't really remember that being said. I can remember the medja claiming that was said, and I can remember loads of people saying would not be back if they were and you'd be looking at less people in Fir Park - even with the squillions they bring twice a year.

Ojamma going back will give us enough for two/three players.

Feck sake Tweed! That talking sense malarky will not go down well on here!

That's why you'll never be a manager.

Yeah, you are in the minority and for good reason.

Local fan, done good for himself, wealth off the radar, What's not to like

I heard it will not be Butcher..

YEAH "OK Mr Respected Manager. We can offer you a high profile job. All we expect is you to keep Motherwell in the top league. We are trying to sell up, and if we do, you're out on ear with no pay off. Fancy it?" "Jeez That's magic. Where do I sign?"

Anyone not bursting a gut every time should be offski. Cup Fever, win for the good guys, me to be steamin'

He's not under Kenny either !

I remember writing in a fanzine that the Daily Record named 22 people before McLeish (none of the 22 were 'McLeish')

If your goalkeeper doesn't come for crosses, fine. Centre half will go for it. The problem is, if he sometimes comes for cross. Then we get mix ups.

We know because we talk to players and read there quotes in the press. They've told us, we know. Another point If 'directors' paid Faddy's wage last year, he was a bonus player. We saved nothing on the wage bill when he left so we can't count him as a replaceable. We can't say we lost 4, we get 4 in, unless of course, the 4 we bring in get paid the same amount as 3 who left.

It leaves Scottish football with the minnows. National team seeded 4. Champions, 3 qualifying rounds. Foreign clubs taking our players. Minnows compared to other 'top' clubs. 4-5,000 crowds, lowish wages. Lower wage than some teir 4 in England! Last time I checked we had 8th biggest turnover, might be 7 now since Killie sold/got off the books, their hotel. We finished 2nd.

The fan = the people watching the football The players = the people kicking the ball about The management = the people who choose the people who kick the ball about The match result = the score The pub = the place where you go after the game and overhear roasters who compare football to architecture