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Published Date: 03 July 2009 By ALAN PATTULLO AT SHYBERRY EXCELSIOR SCOTLAND'S record in early-season European ties shows no sign of improving on recent depressing results. Motherwell suffered an embarrassing reversal at the hands of Welsh part-timers, and the architect of their downfall was Llanelli's 42-year-old player-manager, Andy Legg. His long throw led to the corner from which Llanelli defender Stuart Jones scored the winning goal. Everything will depend on next week's return leg in Wales as Motherwell seek to avoid a Europa League exit at the earliest possible juncture. otherwell had been well warned of Legg's expertise at throw-ins. New manager Jim Gannon faced Legg many times in England's lower leagues, but a young Motherwell team did not heed his words of advice. The Fir Park side were undone at the first... [read full story]
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