Lindau Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Pretty vital we get something from this game and the Hamilton game, given our other fixtures in the run in to the break. Can't see any changes in the team, though Erskine might be fitted in somewhere. Gonna be hellish getting to and returning from this match if going by bus or car. Still, won't stop me having a nice swally pre and post match in the Electric. Let's hope for once, I have something to celebrate in there come 4.50 on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I do worry that a lot of our support might just not bother due to the closure of the M74. I also sure hope that what's left of the Supporters Buses are leaving a bit earlier than usual for this one. Train really is the best bet on this occasion. The Electric is a decent wee boozer, enjoyed the Jack Daniel's through there as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I do worry that a lot of our support might just not bother due to the closure of the M74. In a daft sort of way the closure may be no bad thing. Normal traffic round the Raith Interchange has been horrendous and the Motherwell turn off really getting the knock on effect as well. If it wasn't closed and I was coming out of Glasgow I'd most likely still be looking for an alternative route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 In a daft sort of way the closure may be no bad thing. Normal traffic round the Raith Interchange has been horrendous and the Motherwell turn off really getting the knock on effect as well. If it wasn't closed and I was coming out of Glasgow I'd most likely still be looking for an alternative route. You've lost me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 You've lost me... Me too, if your heading from Glasgow to Motherwell in normal circumstances on a Saturday the M74 flows ok. If I was going from Glasgow on Saturday I'd go M8/A8 to Shawhead (Coatbridge/Bellshill) then down the A725. Take your pick after that, all the way to the Raith and join the M74, or through Bellshill straight in to Motherwell. For me it'll be the back road to Hamilton then to Motherwell. Either way it'll be a mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I would do a Christie Elliott and avoid the congested Raith (Rovers) midfield by taking a long run down the right wing over the Kingston Bridge/M8 to the M77 past Newton Mearns, then left on the A725 to East Kilbride through Stewartfield, on to the road towards Blantyre, turning right as though going to Hamilton's ground but carrying on round the ring road to come out at the other end of the Town Centre and ducking under the M74 to join the familiar road to Motherwell at the south end of Strathclyde Park. No doubt will be the odd queue at traffic lights etc, but would not have thought that it would block up totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) You've lost me... Recent info from an Accies mate who avoids going out that way at all cost. Previously he'd been skipping his normal turn off and cutting back at the M'Well/Hamilton turn off but found the tailback pretty bad. Depending of course where you're coming from but from City Centre I'd head out these days M8/A8 regardless if M74 shut or not. Edited November 14, 2016 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 That whole M74 area around Raith interchange has been carnage for some weeks now. I always expect delays when going from Lancashire to Glasgow. If additional roadworks & closures next weekend, best avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I go out to Motherwell pretty regularly as my brother in law stays there and it has been hellish for the last few months due to the non stop roadworks. The usual 20 minute journey from Glasgow City Centre to Motherwell is now taking nearly an hour. My intention is to go there early on Saturday morning, stay at my BIL and come back on Sunday morning. The pain will be eased by him getting me freebies for the main stand and a few drinks pre and post match in the Electric......and 3 points as well hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Has any thought been given to a supporters' helicopter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Has any thought been given to a supporters' helicopter? ⚽️ Can just envisage the chopper parking up and a large section of the Motherwell support throwing bread at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Slightly off topic but I notice the Motherwell manager, McGhee, has been charged with "mis-conduct" over his reaction to the incompetence of a referee and linesman at a recent game featuring his team against Dundee. Seems a bit harsh when you see the footage of the incident and it's perhaps only natural to complain when a blatant error has been made albeit it is perhaps easy to get carried away with righteous indignation - I wonder if the referee/linesman have had any sanction imposed upon them? As regards a helicopter - never really contemplated taking a helicopter to a match - have walked, cycled (to Cappielow but got puncture at Bridge of Weir and missed game which we won!), car, train, bus, even paddle steamer (Helensburgh-Greenock) and ferry (Rothesay and train to Paisley for away game, as well as ferry to Stornoway!), but helicopter and plane have eluded me. Edited November 17, 2016 by JeanieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted November 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looks like the injury front is getting better with Archie saying on Jagzone that Cerny could be on the bench tomorrow and Lawless is back in the squad as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 The transport nightmare was a dog that did not bark. Arrived and parked already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Are we winning yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscat Jag Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Ffs a terrible goal to lose according to commentary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Ah feck it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Delayed ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscat Jag Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 2 down. Sounds a dreadful performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Jeezis fcukin H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Is it fair to say "Game over"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscat Jag Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 As things stand this could get a lot worse. Archie needs to sort this out at HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 It would appear to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Thank God I couldn't go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I was in Motherwell anyway and against my better judgment decided to pop along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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