18May1991 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Doctor Manhattan said: It sounds great in theory, but in practice I have the tremendous fear that it would be like running into a girl you used to fancy at school only to find out she's got all fat and mumsy, and all she talks about now is her kids. Some good memories are maybe best left in the past. Wonderful analogy, well played. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18May1991 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 hour ago, 'WellDel said: Would not be averse to a 'friends of Declan' exodus along with our inglorious captain in a couple of weeks time to put an end to the whole sorry episode. Hoping our manager is of the same view, although COVID likely to still play a big part in who we can attract from down south or even further afield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 hour ago, 'WellDel said: Would not be averse to a 'friends of Declan' exodus along with our inglorious captain in a couple of weeks time to put an end to the whole sorry episode. Would not be adverse to them all turning together up at Pittodrie either. Except the Godlike Ricki Maldini of course, naturally... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Doctor Manhattan said: It sounds great in theory, but in practice I have the tremendous fear that it would be like running into a girl you used to fancy at school only to find out she's got all fat and mumsy, and all she talks about now is her kids. Some good memories are maybe best left in the past. She knocked you back, didn’t she? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Manhattan Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, ropy said: She knocked you back, didn’t she? They all did, pal. They all did. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I see Salford missed out on the playoffs by one place. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) ST info out this week apparently... Interested to see what route(s) they go with this. Thinking back to the AGM was the Business Interruption insurance claim not (partly) informing the plan? Edited May 9, 2021 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I am sure they will honour the pledge to give a free season ticket to those who request one and were of course season ticket holders last season. After that I am not sure what direction they will take. They could say here is your free season ticket but please feel free to make a donation to the club with a reminder that a full price costs x amount. I met with 4 season ticket holders last week and the consensus was that we all would pay the full price. I am sure the club will be hoping that a fair % (50%+) take that option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 08/05/2021 at 11:20, Doctor Manhattan said: It sounds great in theory, but in practice I have the tremendous fear that it would be like running into a girl you used to fancy at school only to find out she's got all fat and mumsy, and all she talks about now is her kids. Some good memories are maybe best left in the past. In turn I am sure she will tell her friends about the guy from School that she met and that she used to fancy who is now balding and has a pot belly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Honestly I have no objections to anyone who wants to claim the matches back if income is a problem. A real pisser of a time for a lot of folk financially so who am I to judge? I'll renew as usual. I'd fucking love it if they'd let folk back in for the last game of this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Burrows says they have some sort of offer that should appeal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellDel Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, ropy said: Burrows says they have some sort of offer that should appeal. Aye, hopefully it's something broad ranging that allows everyone to buy/contribute/take up deferment as they see fit to suit their current circumstances. I'm fortunate enough to be in the position to pay the full price again this season, which I will happily do to help the club in a small way in these uncertain times as no one could ever have forseen a full season lock out. As I said the last time this conversation arose though, I would fully urge anyone whose circumstances have changed, or for whom money is a concern to not have a single thought about accepting the deferred tickets and get their arses along. You paid for a product in good faith and are rightfully due it. For anyone caught in the middle, take the deferred ticket and make a small donation if you can, or maybe sign up for the basic society membership. Every penny counts, but only if you can afford it. The suggestions around deferred tickets which are not uptaken by folk choosing to pay again being used to help people affected by the pandemic are also great shouts. Mental health and social issues are a huge concern in the area, so if there is something the club can do in this regard, a couple of hours release and escapism on a Saturday that some may otherwise be unable to afford could be a massive help. No matter your position or which option people choose, I just cannae wait to get my arse back to my wee seat in the Cooper. Being disappointed watching us get pumped on a shitey stream in the living room will never match actually being there to endure it with another few thousand unfortunate souls. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanFan Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 15 hours ago, well fan for life said: Honestly I have no objections to anyone who wants to claim the matches back if income is a problem. A real pisser of a time for a lot of folk financially so who am I to judge? I'll renew as usual. I'd fucking love it if they'd let folk back in for the last game of this season. Agreed. Who is Motherwell owned by? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanFan Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 08/05/2021 at 04:51, capt_oats said: See, I kind of had last year's signing policy as having been informed by Covid to an extent but I'm pretty sure Gallagher's "see you soon brother" comment on Jordan White's Instagram was before the Pandemic stuff broke in a major way, so who knows. Pals of Declan feels like it's been a real thing and for all the grief Foyle's taken over on Steelmen about his role as Head of Recruitment the fact that he seems to be based around Stoke makes me think he probably didn't have much input in those names pitching up at the club. A lot of the signings felt, to me at least, like Robinson targeting players and getting recommendations. How much talk of paneer, naan and Indian takeaway is there on Steelmen? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18May1991 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, AmericanFan said: Agreed. Who is Motherwell owned by? The Well Society (fan ownership group..... or the fans) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentino Bolognese Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 18 hours ago, welldaft said: I am sure they will honour the pledge to give a free season ticket to those who request one and were of course season ticket holders last season. After that I am not sure what direction they will take. They could say here is your free season ticket but please feel free to make a donation to the club with a reminder that a full price costs x amount. I met with 4 season ticket holders last week and the consensus was that we all would pay the full price. I am sure the club will be hoping that a fair % (50%+) take that option. Was it only you guys and Dundee United that made that offer? FWIW I expect that they'll do what you've suggested. STs will be interesting this year. The impact of Covid on the job market hasn't washed through yet and a lot of folk don't know if they'll have a job after the summer. Personally I'd be hoping that our tremendous season would be a big boost but at the same time the 2 biggest employers in the city let a lot of folk go, just for starters. Also not sure what the impact of all clubs having TV feeds now will be. Folk have got a lot more used to watching in the house so that might factor in as well, with people balancing the cost of club TV with STs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, AmericanFan said: Agreed. Who is Motherwell owned by? Fan owned through The Well Society membership. 7 minutes ago, AmericanFan said: How much talk of paneer, naan and Indian takeaway is there on Steelmen? Not nearly enough. There's also a lot of very wild takes on there. I dip my head in from time to time then remember why I don't go on much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, AmericanFan said: How much talk of paneer, naan and Indian takeaway is there on Steelmen? As @well fan for life says, not nearly enough. Fwiw, for all I can be pretty snarky about it there are a bunch of good, informative posters over there (and there are a few who post in this thread also contribute). It just (to me) suffers from the same sort of shortcomings as most one club forums in so much as it's pretty one eyed and lacks a bit of perspective. There's also a general negativity that definitely grinds you down. I don't know if this is actually the case but it's always felt to me like the demographic skews older and younger than the good brothers here on P&B. I used to post fairly regularly but I think I've posted about once in the past two years and, like WFFL, reading some of the wild takes when I dip in is a reminder of why I stopped. Essentially, Steelmen Online is Dave Franco (Greg) to this forum's Michael Cera: Edited May 10, 2021 by capt_oats 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 It's usually summed up by a thread grilling the managers shortcomings popping up after he's been in charge for 2 games. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, well fan for life said: It's usually summed up by a thread grilling the managers shortcomings popping up after he's been in charge for 2 games. I think a few of us (present company included) will have lost the plot in the middle of February, because of the St J and Hamilton games, and the utterly abject performances in them (iirc). Frankly I was convinced we were doomed, and deserved the drop. The difference is most of us here are ready to see the upturn in performances after those games as signs of a manager adapting, whereas Steelmen forumites seem to enjoy swimming in their own boiling piss, given half a chance. Each to their own 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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