Renfrewshire derby

[DH1875]

Are St Mirren playing Morton tonight? Very surprised this has got the go ahead on a Friday night if thay are. One of those games where things can still get a bit tasty before/after the game.

[JimBHibees]

Are St Mirren playing Morton tonight? Very surprised this has got the go ahead on a Friday night if thay are. One of those games where things can still get a bit tasty before/after the game.

Is this on TV?

[Borderhibbie76]

On Alba

[IanM]

Are St Mirren playing Morton tonight? Very surprised this has got the go ahead on a Friday night if thay are. One of those games where things can still get a bit tasty before/after the game.

They've not played (in a league match) in 15 seasons but I'm sure the polis will be kept on their toes.

Just a pity it'll be watched with the sound down!

[DH1875]

They've not played (in a league match) in 15 seasons but I'm sure the polis will be kept on their toes.

Just a pity it'll be watched with the sound down!

They played each other in a cup game not to long ago. It might even have been the Renfrewshire cup final lol. Anyhow, there was plenty of bother after if, especially at the train station.

[Gatecrasher]

I have been looking forward to watching this. I think Morton might sneek it.

[cabbageandribs1875]

been looking forward to watching this game :agree:

[Hibernia&Alba]

No love lost there.

[HibbyAndy]

Thought it was on tv ?

[Pretty Boy]

BBC Alba Andy.

[Billy Whizz]

Thought it was on tv ?

It's actually Morton v St Mirren😀

[HibbyAndy]

BBC Alba Andy.


:aok:



It's actually Morton v St Mirren

Kent the minute i typed it :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

i see Birmingham v Derby co is on SP5, think i'l stick with the renfrewshire game :)

[anon1875]

Was going to go until I found out Morton are charging 17 quid in lol

[cabbageandribs1875]

maybe because it's a category AAA game :greengrin all police leave in weeg and surrounding areas cancelled










slight exagerration :)

[Pretty Boy]

What kind of crowd is expected tonight?

[Billy Whizz]

What kind of crowd is expected tonight?

4,500 BBC said

[Jonnyboy]

What kind of crowd is expected tonight?

https://twitter.com/snsgroup/status/634789713770061825/photo/1

:shocked:

[DH1875]

4,500 BBC said

Would have tought it would be more than that to be honest.

[Pretty Boy]

https://twitter.com/snsgroup/status/634789713770061825/photo/1

:shocked:

Why are they wearing safety masks?

Just why?

[Billy Whizz]

Keith Watson starts for St Mirren. Heard Ian Murray on the radio, he said Watson's been training all summer, and is ready to start?

[Jonnyboy]

Why are they wearing safety masks?

Just why?

It's a long tradition of intense dislike between the fans of both clubs with St Mirren fans suggesting that they might catch something nasty when breathing Greenock air. Daft, if you ask me but they're young laddies and obviously easily amused :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Why are they wearing safety masks?

Just why?
Because they don't want to breathe the Greenock smell :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

they Ferguslie park boys have a cheek eh

[Pretty Boy]

It's a long tradition of intense dislike between the fans of both clubs with St Mirren fans suggesting that they might catch something nasty when breathing Greenock air. Daft, if you ask me but they're young laddies and obviously easily amused :greengrin

Aah that's disappointingly simple.

I thought it was some bizarre fashion thing like decorated hard hats in the 70s.

Anyway some atmosphere so far and looks like a lot of folk still outside.

[Gatecrasher]

We dodged a bullet no getting Goodwin a couple of years ago

[Billy Whizz]

they Ferguslie park boys have a cheek eh

You ever been there? Have of my school class came from there

[cabbageandribs1875]

You ever been there? Have of my school class came from there


only read the news items about it....every few weeks

[Billy Whizz]

only read the news items about it....every few weeks

A lot better than it was 30 years ago

[cabbageandribs1875]

nice to see another ground that has standing :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Goal chopped off for St Mirren

[andy1875]

Goal should have stood there.

The keepers get far too much protection and that for me, was a gentle coming together. No foul!

[cabbageandribs1875]

well i think Morton have a wee cute physio, couldn't make her out properly last week :)

[Since90+2]

Does anyone know where the rivalry comes from? Paisley is closer to Glasgow than Greenock so you would think Partick would be St Mirrens natural rival.

[Billy Whizz]

Does anyone know where the rivalry comes from? Paisley is closer to Glasgow than Greenock so you would think Partick would be St Mirrens natural rival.

It's the same County

[Baldy Foghorn]

Does anyone know where the rivalry comes from? Paisley is closer to Glasgow than Greenock so you would think Partick would be St Mirrens natural rival.

And Dumbarton should be Morton's rivals.....

[Onceinawhile]

The standard isn't brilliant..

[Sir David Gray]

It's the same County

Yes and no.

They are both from the historic county of Renfrewshire but now Paisley is in Renfrewshire and Greenock is in Inverclyde.

[Billy Whizz]

And Dumbarton should be Morton's rivals.....

As the crow flies, however in distant times there's wasn't an Erskine Bridge, so fans would have to take the long way round

[Pretty Boy]

Great wee move there by Morton. Good save by Langfield too, he's had a couple so far tonight.

St Mirren look utter garbage.

[Gatecrasher]

St Mirren struggling a bit the last few minutes.

[Pretty Boy]

Does anyone know where the rivalry comes from? Paisley is closer to Glasgow than Greenock so you would think Partick would be St Mirrens natural rival.

Sure Clyde and Partick Thstle were traditionally rivals so maybe St Mirren went hunting elsewhere.

[Ozyhibby]

I've never understood the Dunfermline Falkirk rivalry either but it's the one both sets of fans seem to go on about.

[Sir David Gray]

And Dumbarton should be Morton's rivals.....

Paisley's actually closer to Dumbarton that Greenock is.

[Gatecrasher]

Morton should be a goal up

[Pretty Boy]

I've never understood the Dunfermline Falkirk rivalry either but it's the one both sets of fans seem to go on about.

According to a Falkirk fans website it dates back to the 70s and 80s when both regularly scrapped it out for the old Division 2/New Division 1 title.

Dunfermilne Cowdenbeath was always the big Fife rivalry way back.

[Lago]

According to a Falkirk fans website it dates back to the 70s and 80s when both regularly scrapped it out for the old Division 2/New Division 1 title.

Dunfermilne Cowdenbeath was always the big Fife rivalry way back.
I would suggest Pars v Rovers is the big one

[Baldy Foghorn]

Paisley's actually closer to Dumbarton that Greenock is.

Just googled it, every day's a school day (not that I doubted you):wink:

[hibees 7062]

St Mirren are the only Championship club i would have signed for - Langfield

[Lago]

Quality a bit lacking, a lot of hit and hope at the moment.

[Broken Gnome]

How many did Hibs take down when they opened the season at Cappielow in 98? Never been TV footage I don't think.

[Gatecrasher]

How many did Hibs take down when they opened the season at Cappielow in 98? Never been TV footage I don't think.
I was there, what a night. Lavety in injury time. Don't know the numbers but a decent support

buddies down to 10 men

[Pretty Boy]

Red card St Mirren.

Stupid, stupid tackle.

[Baldy Foghorn]

I was there, what a night. Lavety in injury time. Don't know the numbers but a decent support

buddies down to 10 men

Pee'd down for majority of game IIRC

[Gatecrasher]

Pee'd down for majority of game IIRC
I can still picture him slotting it away and going bonkers :greengrin

[HibbyAndy]

I was there, what a night. Lavety in injury time. Don't know the numbers but a decent support

buddies down to 10 men

:agree:


Went radge when Basher scored..1st game of the season and it was a midweek game tae.

[Hamish]

Red card St Mirren.



Stupid, stupid tackle.


Yes it was but never a red IMO

[Baldy Foghorn]

Yes it was but never a red IMO

Booking for me....

[Pretty Boy]

Pee'd down for majority of game IIRC

It did.

I remember a cup replay at Cappielow as well the following season not against Morton (was it Clydebank?) were it was bloody freezing. Sure it was around January or February time.

[Pretty Boy]

Yes it was but never a red IMO

Hard to say. At first I thought it was, seeing the replay I think maybe booking.

Ref will say he was out of control and reckless is it's a red and by the letter of the law he's probably right.

[Pete]

Open terracing, a big travelling support, pouring rain and no holds barred football.

Really enjoying it so far.

[Bishop Hibee]

I was there, what a night. Lavety in injury time. Don't know the numbers but a decent support

buddies down to 10 men

Good 2500 at least. Excellent for a midweek game. We were lucky to get 3 points and they were spewing an ex-Buddy got the winner.

[Pretty Boy]

Good 2500 at least. Excellent for a midweek game. We were lucky to get 3 points and they were spewing an ex-Buddy got the winner.

When you think about it the 90s seem a long time ago now.

I can remember being at that game, not having a mobile to text or phone the score to my mum and getting home to find out she had found out the result using teletext. Simpler times.

[Pete]

No way that was high feet. This ref is an idiot and it's just as well that was saved.

[Hamish]

Hard to say. At first I thought it was, seeing the replay I think maybe booking.



Ref will say he was out of control and reckless is it's a red and by the letter of the law he's probably right.


You are probably right, maybe my age showing. There are a few defenders from the 60's and 70's who would be lucky to play double figure games a season if they played nowadays😃

[Gatecrasher]

Goodwin being a thug again. Looks like he elbowed him

[Pretty Boy]

I'm no lover of Jim Goodwin but if the St Mirren players challenge is a red than that tackle on him has to be a red as well. The boy kicked him in the head.

[Baldy Foghorn]

It did.

I remember a cup replay at Cappielow as well the following season not against Morton (was it Clydebank?) were it was bloody freezing. Sure it was around January or February time.

Aye Clydebank we won 3-0.......Sauzee scored one I think

[matty_f]

I'm no lover of Jim Goodwin but if the St Mirren players challenge is a red than that tackle on him has to be a red as well. The boy kicked him in the head.

Thought Goodwin could also have got a red for how he went into the challenge too. Ref is losing control of this game.

[Pete]

St. Mirren leaving it in a bit.

[Bishop Hibee]

Goodwin being a thug again. Looks like he elbowed him

Refs a mug. That was more a red for Goodwin than the actual red card was. No idea why McCluskey was booked.

[Pretty Boy]

Thought Goodwin could also have got a red for how he went into the challenge too. Ref is losing control of this game.

Yep on second viewing he's not so innocent either. Wonder if both players staying down had an impact on the refs decision?

[JeMeSouviens]

Goodwin saw him coming and got the sly elbow in. Dirty *******.

It's woeful football.

[cabbageandribs1875]

a draw here would suit us me thinks

[Billy Whizz]

Aye Clydebank we won 3-0.......Sauzee scored one I think

Thought it was against Dumbarton?

[Pretty Boy]

Is that Charlie Adams brother in goal for Morton now?

Sure he was at Rangers at one point if it is the same Adam.

[Pete]

a draw here would suit us me thinks

...or a morton win.

[Zazu62]

Att. 5343

[Pretty Boy]

Att. 5343

That will be higher than 3 of the 6 Premiership games this weekend.

[easty]

End to end horse **** here.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Thought it was against Dumbarton?

Not the one I am thinking of, Clydebank at Cappielow (replay)

[Sir David Gray]

Is that Charlie Adams brother in goal for Morton now?

Sure he was at Rangers at one point if it is the same Adam.

Aye, Grant Adam. :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Should have scored there

[Billy Whizz]

Not the one I am thinking of, Clydebank at Cappielow (replay)

Just checked you're right again😀, but I could have sworn it was against the Sons

[Gatecrasher]

:faf:

[easty]

The ref is useless. How's the boy got away without a booking there? Takes a swipe at Goodwin then kicks the ball away.

[Sir David Gray]

How was that a free kick to St Mirren?

The guy just tripped over after taking a swipe at fresh air! :faf:

[Bishop Hibee]

Comedy gold with Goodwins fresh air swipe there.

[Pretty Boy]

Not a great game but how good does the packed centre of the terrace where the St Mirren fans are look?

Can't wait for a wee trip there.

[Andy74]

How's Watson looking?

[easty]

St Mirren are a bit like we were under Butcher. Horrible to watch like.

[Sir David Gray]

0-0, full time.

[Pretty Boy]

St Mirren are a bit like we were under Butcher. Horrible to watch like.

Yep.

Never been impressed with they style of football Murray had Dumbarton playing and doesn't look much better at St Mirren. 1 point from 9 so far would suggest it's both ugly and ineffective.

[Pete]

Not a great game but how good does the packed centre of the terrace where the St Mirren fans are look?

Can't wait for a wee trip there.

Yeah it will look great from where I'm going to be. In the stand in case it rains. :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

has anyone ever been to a game in greenock and it has not been raining...mind tell the truth now








:(

[Hiber-nation]

Long ball pish, especially from St Mirren. Can't see us losing points against either of that pair.

[Killiehibbie]

has anyone ever been to a game in greenock and it has not been raining...mind tell the truth now








:(
Last game of the season early 80's 0-0, i'm sure it was dry.

[Cabbage East]

Decent derby but both teams look shan.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Last game of the season early 80's 0-0, i'm sure it was dry.


i'l take your word for it, my memory cells from that era are goosed :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

http://picasion.com/resize80/71a51565bc26980bab8bde801bdc91a4.gif

[PatHead]

http://picasion.com/resize80/71a51565bc26980bab8bde801bdc91a4.gif
:faf:

[Borderhibbie76]

:faf:

That is priceless

[Peevemor]

has anyone ever been to a game in greenock and it has not been raining...mind tell the truth now








:(


Last game of the season early 80's 0-0, i'm sure it was dry.

If it's the match I'm thinking of, it was sunny and also Ally MacLeod's last game for Hibs.

http://www.fitbastats.com/hibs/game.php?gameid=77907

[Killiehibbie]

If it's the match I'm thinking of, it was sunny and also Ally MacLeod's last game for Hibs.

http://www.fitbastats.com/hibs/game.php?gameid=77907I think it was Craig Paterson's last game.

[erin go bragh]

Not a great game but how good does the packed centre of the terrace where the St Mirren fans are look?

Can't wait for a wee trip there.

Looks the damage . Last time I were there it finished 3-3 in the mid 80s . no sure but thought we were in the opposite end . My abiding memory of the game was Mickey Weir scoring straight from the centre after they had scored . The wee man skinned half their team , then popped it in the net .

GGTTH

[Peevemor]

I think it was Craig Paterson's last game.

If it was we didn't know it at the time (at least we didn't know he was going to the huns), but we knew for Ally.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Looks the damage . Last time I were there it finished 3-3 in the mid 80s . no sure but thought we were in the opposite end . My abiding memory of the game was Mickey Weir scoring straight from the centre after they had scored . The wee man skinned half their team , then popped it in the net .

GGTTH

The weather was decent enough that day, IIRC it was his last game before he went down south.

I'm sure one of the Sunday papers compared Mickey to Jimmy Johnstone on the back of his performance that day.

[Killiehibbie]

If it was we didn't know it at the time (at least we didn't know he was going to the huns), but we knew for Ally.I seem to remember a Craig must stay banner. Less than 3 months later he signed for the huns.

[Keith_M]

Last game of the season early 80's 0-0, i'm sure it was dry.


1982.

I was there, along with around 1,800 other hardy souls. The week before, we played Thistle at home in front of just over 3,000.


The Bertie Auld era, football to make your eyes bleed.... but we did finish 6th

[Lago]

1982.

I was there, along with around 1,800 other hardy souls. The week before, we played Thistle at home in front of just over 3,000.


The Bertie Auld era, football to make your eyes bleed.... but we did finish 6th
3000 and they complain about the gate against Morton.

[Jaz]

1982.

I was there, along with around 1,800 other hardy souls. The week before, we played Thistle at home in front of just over 3,000.


The Bertie Auld era, football to make your eyes bleed.... but we did finish 6th

Ah Bertie Auld.

Once won manager of the month at Hibs and when asked said he'd have taken a draw!!

[silverhibee]

https://twitter.com/snsgroup/status/634789713770061825/photo/1

:shocked:

:tee hee:


And the folk who don't want to go to Ipox with there kids will certainly not want to take there kids through to Morton when we play them, nasty bunch who will say nasty things and no doubt ambush us nice fans after the game, was through there last season, FFS they were trying to attack OAPs and young kids.

Stay safe John. :tee hee:

[silverhibee]

St Mirren are a bit like we were under Butcher. Horrible to watch like.

Relegation fodder so they are, Murray will be the first to be sacked in this league.

[silverhibee]

Yeah it will look great from where I'm going to be. In the stand in case it rains. :greengrin

That stand is a death trap. :greengrin

[Peevemor]

1982.

I was there, along with around 1,800 other hardy souls. The week before, we played Thistle at home in front of just over 3,000.


The Bertie Auld era, football to make your eyes bleed.... but we did finish 6th


I was at both matches too. I got comps for the centre stand from Donald Park who was at Thistle at the time (and were relegated that season).