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Anyone up for a quirky tongue in cheek video campaign?

‘Retired ex-players - where are they now’ could be a whole new mundane / sometimes interesting thread on here.

That first part is true, but also kinda not true. (Sorry if you know this already) There's a whole section on the SPFL rules about Unacceptable Conduct in stadiums. The definition of Unacceptable Conduct is pretty simple, and it's clear is breached regularly. While the clubs aren't responsible for the actions of fans, they're responsible for 1 - minimising the potential for unacceptable conduct (primarily that falls on the home club), and 2 - taking disciplinary measures against fans (which is more effectively dealt with by the club the fan supports). I imagine the first part is easily ticked off every single game with risk assessments, stewards, liaising with the Police etc. The second part, I can't see why clubs aren't in regular breach of that rule. Picking a totally random club and stadium, say..... Rangers at Ibrox - when the songbook is out, it shouldn't be hard to review videos, identify individual season ticket holders and ban them. Gradually people will get the message. If it happens when Rangers are playing away, the home club's could release statements saying they are aware of the songs and will work with Rangers and the authorities to identify those responsible. But that doesn't happen. The mechanisms and technology is there and it could be gradually squeezed out of the game. Sadly there's a wilful acceptance. So aye, the SPFL can't punish clubs for fan behaviour but they can punish them for failing to deal with it. But they don't and are therefore complicit in keeping it alive.

Are you suggesting he’s wearing a bald cap?

Aye, it’s what’s given me optimism that Kettlewell has the potential to be a very good manager for us.

Dundraw

Where’s Danny Johnson when you need him?

Defo Martin Boyles da.

McGinn has been very good for us. Just quietly going about his business, solid 7/10 every week. I’d be quite happy to see his deal extended.

Aye. One wee bit that was missing was the Dundee crowd reaction when Motherwell scored (assuming there was some sort of reaction?). I should really give a shit in this circumstance, but ach… it’s just one of these wee rare novelty things I quite enjoy about the game.

He looks very American.

Still top…

If Aberdeen score I’m single handedly blaming oil shaw for us not making top 6

Apparently the French sign non-non-non disclosure agreements.

Ach, I was looking forward to the Saturday afternoon shootout. Those scenarios don’t come round too often.

I was away so missed Saturdays game. Great goal aside, how was Ebiye?

I like Stuart Kettlewell.

Jon Obika to play a blinder after the pitch cancels out his injury.

Can Scot not just de-foam the place?

16 pages (so far) about wet grass.

Me too.

My details might be sketchy here but I’m sure we’ve had quite a few Motherwell specific problems over the years. When the south stand was built in 1993 it basically blocked out the sun because it’s a monstrosity which meant parts of the pitch remained frozen / waterlogged / grass wouldnt grow. Might be wrong but I’m sure that’s why there’s a big clear panel on one side of it now. The under soil heating installed about 20 odd years ago added new problems as there’s a lot of clay in the ground which would harden when it was in use and crack the drainage pipes. So aye, it was years of problems before it was properly rectified over the course of about three summers.

I’m thinking Scot needs to go see a doctor.

“The Scot Foam stadium”. When the f**k did this happen??