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Tam's Tantrum - Difficult Times

Last updated : 12 March 2003 By Tom Bell
For a change (hahaha) The Sun’s top class journalists are at it again. This time in the name of the schoolboy-faced Robert Grieve who tries his best to put a dampener on a good situation. His report on our excellent cup victory over Clyde on Saturday opened with the following quote: “ Forget death and taxes – the one thing guaranteed in this life is that James McFadden will be leaving Motherwell in the summer”.
Not being naïve enough to believe otherwise – I still get damn fed up with our glorious media touting James McFadden around while he is still a Motherwell player. This is something Faddy is doing well enough for himself on the pitch every time he performs to his obvious capabilities. So could we please just change the record and enjoy the best talent to be produced in Scotland since Kenny Dalglish while he is still here.
As for you Mr. Grieve – I’ll just add you to the growing line of media voodoo dolls on my desk – I’ll be watching you!

Finishing Line
As usual lately the ‘Well have been producing performances capable of winning games – just, but not setting any heather on fire. The mentality seems to be that being two goals ahead entitles you the luxury of sitting back and coasting over the finishing line. I’m sorry guys – not in this league. It’s been very frustrating of late – watching us control the games without totally putting a team to the sword. The games against Hibs and Dunfermline were perfect examples of this particular mindset. Surely a bit more hustle when you are on top makes it easier on everyone, rather than scraping a 2-1 win and hardly attacking during the second half. Defend from the front – it works for the best of teams!
Super Heroes
As far as I’m concerned – I think it’s time Claret & Amber hung up their costumes. It’s time we had mascots who reflect the club’s history and added it a bit of super hero glamour to them. Instead of Superman we could have “ Steelman” in a claret & amber costume with a big ‘ S’ on his chest. After all, we all know Superman was made of steel made in Motherwell. Or instead of Remington Steele, we could have “Lanarkshire Steel” – the Lanarkshire equivalent of James Bond. Basically we need someone who would be cool, shaken but not stirred – and could give Nick Colgan a damn good slap for the one he gave Davie Clarkson in our recent game!
And that’s a fact!!!!!!!!!!
Until the next time – keep the faith and I hope you didn’t wear a sheepskin jacket when Aberdeen came to town.
Tam

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