HibeeJibee Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Actually pretty gutted that I can't make it this year. What's wrong with me? I don't get the negativity, tbh. Tomorrow's my fourth Renfrewshire Cup Final in a row - the last 2 at Paisley were cracking affairs. It can be whatever you want it to be, a friendly with an extra edge or a full-blown derby showdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Aitken's Love Child Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Yep, it's become a pretty important part of our preparations the last few years, as it is generally played the weekend before the first cup games are played. Try as we like, but we would never get as competitive a friendly with any other team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I always quite enjoy it too, it's a friendly with an extra edge. it's certainly not played as a competitive derby showdown as the league cup tie between us a few years ago was, but it's more interesting and has a bit more to it than our other friendlies. Oh and, it's a beautiful trophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Anytime we get to go at it with Morton is enjoyable. If only they could get there finger out we might be able to do it for real again some day JK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I always quite enjoy it too, it's a friendly with an extra edge. it's certainly not played as a competitive derby showdown as the league cup tie between us a few years ago was, but it's more interesting and has a bit more to it than our other friendlies. Oh and, it's a beautiful trophy Although, interestingly, the crowd at that LC tie (5k) was only about 500 more than at the Renfrewshire Cup Final the previous month (4.5k). As a neutral, I enjoy it for the nostalgia of the tournament, and as I prefer something competitive over friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmccoll Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 For all you stattophiles, there is a full-ish record of the Renfrewshire Cup since 1878 HERE. Most of the dates are noted although the period since the 1970s is a bit messy as you'd expect. The latter years are mainly thanks to Stewart Davidson's indespensible SNLR, the excellent latest edition OUT NOW. All additional info and corrections are always welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Great to see that on SFHA. 1939-40Semi final25 Mar Morton v Babcock & Wilcox 0-1 (abandoned after 83 mins)3 May Babcock & Wilcox v Morton 1-2 (at Paisley) Seems highly convenient . What caused the abandonment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmccoll Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A trip to the McLean Museum seems in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 If its pissing down like the forecast says, then it's the main stand for me and my son. The thought of standing in the WDE through a possible 90 mins and maybe extra time and pens soaked doesn't appeal to me. Always enjoy the trip down the water but not so much the wee ned types, who attach themselves to both clubs for the occasion. I liked the combo of Marwood and Caldwell the other night, and it will be good to see them in a more competitive outing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossC93 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Does 'concession' include students at Cappielow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcintyre_gmfc Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Does 'concession' include students at Cappielow? It sure does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Although, interestingly, the crowd at that LC tie (5k) was only about 500 more than at the Renfrewshire Cup Final the previous month (4.5k). As a neutral, I enjoy it for the nostalgia of the tournament, and as I prefer something competitive over friendlies. The League Cup game was a Tuesday night which may explain why there wasn't that big a crowd. I had to miss it because of that so that's one extra person to start with If its pissing down like the forecast says, then it's the main stand for me and my son. The thought of standing in the WDE through a possible 90 mins and maybe extra time and pens soaked doesn't appeal to me. Always enjoy the trip down the water but not so much the wee ned types, who attach themselves to both clubs for the occasion. I liked the combo of Marwood and Caldwell the other night, and it will be good to see them in a more competitive outing. In derbies in the 1990s my dad hated going in the cowshed so him, my brother and I would always (with one exception) watch from the WDE. If the weather was shite (which it usually is considering it's Greenock) we put plastic bags on the seats, took some brollies and wore our golf waterproofs. On at least one occasion there were sod all other folk in that bit - the folk standing in the cowshed must have thought we were mad. EDIT: Now that I think about it we nearly always sat in Carter's Corner at Love Street until that bit closed, which provided similar soakings. Not quite sure of the logic of that one, guessing my dad was/is just tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Been roped into going to this one now. Will be a good test for us, want to see how Marwood and Caldwell fair up. Barrowman has been about for a while , think he can test our trialist and Plummer. Just delighted we'll be able to see McLean in a saints shirt again, even if it is a howling one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyrshireTon Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I'm not at this one. Didn't realise it was on until Thursday night and tbh I can't be arsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Morton have had a couple of good efforts. Marwood had a header saved. The game is matching the weather so far. Very dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Full time: Morton 0-1 St Mirren 1st half was a bit dull but picked up after the break. Game was even-ish, both keepers made decent saves but always felt we were the more likely and that we deserved the win. The goal when it came was good one, an over lap from Wylde on the left and a good cut back which evaded everyone and fell to our right back Jason Naismith at the far post, who finished first time with aplomb. Still not convinced by the big defender from Livi and thought Yaqub had a poor game at left back. Thought Kenny and John had decent games in the middle but they miss the enforcement of Goodwin. Our best player was Naismith I felt, and he took his goal excellently. Quite amusing to note that plenty Morton fans on here had written him off after his loan spell down there. Early days for us and we are still rusty, but there's definitely promising signs there. Marwood and Caldwell look promising and they had nice touches, particularly a great bit of skill by Marwood in the second half. Both will be able deputies for Thommo when he returns. Hoping for a step up in performance in our 3 games in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcintyre_gmfc Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 That was a good game, we were without doubt the better side in the first half, St Mirren probably shaded the second. Miller, Crighton, Milojevic and Russell were outstanding for us, Kenny McLean and Greg Wylde were the only Saints players that stood out, McGinn was very poor. Kello pulled off a wonderful save to deny McKee after superb play by McNeil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarkyTon Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Decent game, we were better in first half, St Mirren edged the second though, Miller was absolutely incredible, as was Crighton apart from the mistake which luckily didn't amount to anything, I'm happy with the squad Duffy has put together so far, although McCluskey suffering a dislocated shoulder probably means we'll see another striker come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcintyre_gmfc Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 2 strikers, and 2 wide players and if there is funds available, a centre mid would be good as well especially if Bachirou is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarkyTon Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 2 strikers, and 2 wide players and if there is funds available, a centre mid would be good as well especially if Bachirou is off. Fred's off? Haven't heard about that, where to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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