The editor shows his concern that 'Well fans are losing their faith, continuing inside with a plea to stay behind the lads when things aren't going our way.
Obviously this issue was put together before the Thistle game where the fans certainly turned out in numbers but it's still relevant given that the crowd noticeably fell silent after Thistle saw things turning their way in the game. It seems many have already given up, discussions about trips to exotic places like Inverness and Paisley have surfaced recently, even mentions of us going out of business altogether should we succumb in the dreaded relegation battle.
Personally I don't much care where we play our football, as long as we have a game to go to next season but that's not a widely held view. SPL is a must in a financial sense certainly but if it happens that we do go down, does that mean we just give up? No chance, "Motherwell 'til I die" is not a bad motto, no matter what happens on the park the players need to know we're with them.
Now a fanzine is just what the title suggests, a fans magazine. There's a range of opinions contained in this issue, there are divisions on the Woods issue for instance but censorship is not an option. If it's a view held by a Motherwell fan it goes in, whether I personally agree with sentiments expressed is not an issue. Some of the contributors reckon he's a liability, he's to blame for everything from the 5 goals against Livi to world famine and it's time he went, others think it's time fans 'got real'. Whatever your view you'll find arguments for and against.
Just to be contrary Geoff Baby manages to avoid mention of the great debate, instead he hits his usual targets The Rancid, James Brainier and a continuation of 'A Mother's Memoirs'. The Fergie Crew make a rallying call for the, soon to be made official, Motherwell Supporters Trust and an impassioned plea to the administrator in his latest 'Memo'. Pompey John's usual 'Diatribe' stays where it always is, but it's not all doom and gloom. We have a look at the inspirations behind Terry's team talks, some Christmassy cartoons, seeing as this will be the last issue of the year so don't shout at me for bringing a seasonal flavour so early, I know it just brings home how close the big event really is and everyone starts panicking when they remember they still haven't found the whisky flavoured slippers for Granpaw.
Look out for the sellers on Saturday around the turnstile areas and Fir Park Club, they'll be only too happy to take your money if only to keep their fingers moving and stop them from freezing up. And remember, everyone has a right to reply if they disagree with anything, OSB isn't a closed shop by any means, just don't pull me up at the game cos I tend to forget such discussions following a wee post match snifter.
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