numpty Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 The home fixture against Killie would seem the obvious place to show our respects properly- our place, our rules- the correct place for us to mark the untimely passing of one of our own. Or perhaps even the Falkirk game on October 3rd, as he had a pretty good three seasons for them, too. Might be just a wee bit too late by then though, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well73 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Was at the funeral this morning. Over heard somebody saying that the home game with Killie will be used for the club to show respect. It was very moving today and very fitting that so many people turned out for Paul. Rest in peace wee man, Gone but NEVER forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammyget Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I've been thinking about which of his goals I remember most - and it wasn't for us ! It was Paul's goal which he scored for Falkirk in the 1997 Scottish Cup semi final replay against Celtic which took the Bairns to the final. I remember celebrating that goal and result as though it was a Motherwell game - was delighted for him. Stuart. Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_mfc Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Was at the funeral this morning also. Was moving to see so many people there for him, special mention to Ally McCoist and Lee McCulloch for turning up and standing outside for the duration. A good representation of the ex players from the club, including Alex Burns, Tommy Boyd, Stevie Kirk, John Philiben and Tommy Coyne. Wee Tommy Mclean was there too. There was probably more but that is all that I spotted. It is only when you see a funeral like that for yourself, that you feel the enormity of the devestation it has caused to the family. R.I.P Paul Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 One of the kids I work with told me that he use to talk to Paul every week at a football training for kids in Glasgow from the schemes of Glasgow. He described Paul as really friendly and always smiling and laughing, and that he would miss him. As we all will. RIP Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteelman Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 This is disgraceful if true, from todays paper. UEFA:No snub Uefa has denied they refused Motherwell permission to hold a minute's recognition for Paul McGrillen before Thursday's Europa League tie against Steaua Bucharest. Well fans were shocked there was no pre-match minute's applause or silence for former striker McGrillen. But a UEFA spokesman said: "There was no approach from Motherwell to us to show any mark of respect. "When it's a former player or manager, as was the case with the Motherwell player, we always look sympathetically on it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I would much rather have a show of respect at fir park in the first home game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 UEFA:No snub Uefa has denied they refused Motherwell permission to hold a minute's recognition for Paul McGrillen before Thursday's Europa League tie against Steaua Bucharest. Well fans were shocked there was no pre-match minute's applause or silence for former striker McGrillen. But a UEFA spokesman said: "There was no approach from Motherwell to us to show any mark of respect. "When it's a former player or manager, as was the case with the Motherwell player, we always look sympathetically on it." I'd like to hear the clubs response to that. I'd be very disappointed if it turned out to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 The fact that they "would look sympathetically on it" suggests that they do have a rule that prohibits this. In that case, I wouldn't be surprised if somebody at UEFA quoted the rule to Motherwell and we didn't bother pursuing it. UEFA are pretty poor at communications and very good at taking two opposing positions at once, As others have said, I think the first game it Fir Park is a more appropriate place for this to happen anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_mfc Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Did Celtic not do something at their home game against Moscow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazwellfan Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Did Celtic not do something at their home game against Moscow? Think i read on here they had a minutes silence/applause for Bobby Robson and Paul McGrillen against Sunderland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well73 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 No mark of respect before the game today. We have now played 3 games, UEFA was the first reason given, away game was the next reason given, well today was at home and it isn't good enough. And before some on here start all the why bring this up now? and "well if your not happy contact the club" crap, lets remember our own and Paul was one of us and the least we could do is spend one min to remember him. RIP Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonwellfan Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 No mark of respect before the game today. We have now played 3 games, UEFA was the first reason given, away game was the next reason given, well today was at home and it isn't good enough. And before some on here start all the why bring this up now? and "well if your not happy contact the club" crap, lets remember our own and Paul was one of us and the least we could do is spend one min to remember him. RIP Paul I agree! It was a bloody disgrace. What the hell is happening here MFC let's get a grip and have a tribute Paul McGrillen and not to mention Brian McLaughlin and the youngster who died. For once I am absolutely disgusted by the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 For once I am absolutely disgusted by the club.Maybe we should hear the club's side first. They obviously paid their respects on the official web site, so they certainly haven't been ignored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorswell Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Maybe we should hear the club's side first. They obviously paid their respects on the official web site, so they certainly haven't been ignored. there are no excuses from motherwell on this celtic had a minutes silence today for mclaughlin end of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spv Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I understand that this has been organised to take place at the forthcoming Rangers game to coincide with a Suicide Awareness campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Would be nice if the club were a bit more forthcoming about these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteelman Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 There is something very wrong if we can't have a minutes silence/applause for our former players who have passed away, i was one of the fans who watched Paul play every week and also watched Brian McLaughlin near the end of his 'well career, and also what about the youngster who passed away that was part of our reserve team. These guys were 'well players FFS, show some respect Motherwell FC. I doubt very much if the club will respond to this as they have still never said why there wasn't a minutes silence at the Steaua game in respect for Paul after stating in the program that there would be. They can't blame UEFA because they have came out and said they weren't approached by Motherwell, so they will probably just stay quiet and hope it all blows over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonwellfan Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 so they will probably just stay quiet and hope it all blows over. It looks like you're right the club are staying quiet and hoping that it all blows over, which is utter disgusting IMO. Paul McGrillen, Brian McLaughlin and Mark Cameron deserve a mark of respect before a match. What part of that Motherwell FC do you not understand? and why is your silence deafening on this issue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well73 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 It looks like you're right the club are staying quiet and hoping that it all blows over, which is utter disgusting IMO. Paul McGrillen, Brian McLaughlin and Mark Cameron deserve a mark of respect before a match. What part of that Motherwell FC do you not understand? and why is your silence deafening on this issue ? Called the club this morning and waiting on a call back. Trust me I WILL get an answer. Girl on the phone said she would speak to Alan and would get somebody to call me back today, I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 There is definitely some sort of suicide awareness campaign being publicised before the Rangers game, with the players wearing promotional t-shirts. I would imagine that the earlier poster who said the minutes silence/applause for the 3 players will tie in with this. Although it could have been pointed out to the fans before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 There is definitely some sort of suicide awareness campaign being publicised before the Rangers game, with the players wearing promotional t-shirts. I would imagine that the earlier poster who said the minutes silence/applause for the 3 players will tie in with this. What are the bets that the reply will be along those lines That's you on A.B's Xmas card list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Maybe we should hear the club's side first. They obviously paid their respects on the official web site, so they certainly haven't been ignored. Minute Silence/Applause isn't really for the Motherwell FC to pay tribute more for the fans to pay tribute. Although, as has been mentioned Suicide Awareness is coming up soon, although communication is the key! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Did the young boy commit suicide aswell then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well73 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Called the club this morning and waiting on a call back. Trust me I WILL get an answer. Girl on the phone said she would speak to Alan and would get somebody to call me back today, I'll keep you posted. Just spoke to Ann at the club and very nice lady she was as well. The official club line on this is that it has been discussed between the players and they have made the decision not to have a min silence/applause. The club and playing staff have contacted all 3 players families and have treated this as a private matter. I respect that and have told the club as much, but still think the fans should get to show appreciation for guys who gave us something. Also did say that in matters like this if the fans were just kept informed maybe we could all do our own thing in our own way to pay respects to ex-players like this. I hope this helps some fans, because I for one couldn't work out why we hadn't had a chance to pay our respects. Gone but never forgotten. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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