What A Difference A Year Makes

[twistandshout1983]

1 hour ago, mfc88 said:

The massive shift for me is the belief we can beat anyone we play, if we do what we set out to do. Mccall (i think ot was) reguarly used to come out with the phrase "we need to be at our best and they need to have an off day" with regards to old firm games, and with that attitude we are generally beaten before a ball is kicked. We just don't seem to have any fear nowadays.

In addition the bump in attendances is something i would never have expected. 8k vs st mirren on saturday, a year ago that would have been ~5k.

JBA's fresh approach, so far, has transformed our club. Massive credit to the decision makers who appointed him, and long may it continue.

Brilliant point,  I often remember McCall being very negative in his press conferences for big games, more so games against Rangers.  Remember a quote from him where he was basically asking the fans would we rather beat Rangers or Celtic if it meant we were 7th or 8th in the league. 

Terry Butcher and Mark McGhee I remember talking down our chances in some of those games as well, that was despite picking up some wins in big games too.  

There is a much more positive outlook at the club from those days ,  the attendances are also proof of this and long may it continue.

[joewarkfanclub]

15 minutes ago, twistandshout1983 said:

Brilliant point,  I often remember McCall being very negative in his press conferences for big games, more so games against Rangers.

It really is.

As a Motherwell fan, you never go into a game thinking we will definitely win. Years of condition will make that hard to shift.

But I have gone into every game this season thinking we had a good chance to win it.

We have held our own against Rangers, Hearts and Celtic. And even been the better team fir large chunks of every game.

[weeyin]

What I have really enjoyed is that before we kicked a competitive ball, JBA stated his intention was for us to play the same way against every team, home or away.

There were a number of doubters, but we laid down a marker in the opening league match against Rangers, and have not deviated from that philosophy since.

Gone are the days (for now) when we park the bus at Ibrox for 20% possession and hope we get one decent chance on a breakaway.

[Kmcalpin]

2 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said:

In relation to finances, what do we all think about naming rights for the stadium

I'm all for it Joe. What about the Upper Crust Stadium? Easy income.

[twistandshout1983]

Just  heard one of Martin O'Neil's press conference's when he described Motherwell as being one of the best teams in our league

Do not deny   in the past I could not be bothered listening to his interviews back in the day  lol,  he sounds like he knows it definetly  will not be easy

[joewarkfanclub]

1 hour ago, Kmcalpin said:

I'm all for it Joe. What about the Upper Crust Stadium? Easy income.

Mmm its a bit close to Killies "Theatre of Pies" dont you think? 😆😆😆

[weeyin]

30 minutes ago, twistandshout1983 said:

Just  heard one of Martin O'Neil's press conference's when he described Motherwell as being one of the best teams in our league

Do not deny   in the past I could not be bothered listening to his interviews back in the day  lol,  he sounds like he knows it definetly  will not be easy

I still don't really listen to his interviews, but I always enjoyed him as a pundit. Was never shy about shutting down any of the banal opinions from "experts" being presented as insightful.

[twistandshout1983]

Another great interview from Jens today, sounds very happy here

I definetly do not think we will be losing Jens any time this season no matter what the media tell you