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Kipre is as good as gone in the Summer... ...Aldred Hartley Dunne...looks ok to me

I'm not that sure apologists of the likes of Boyd or even maybe Brendan Rogers attempting to influence the referee is going to have that much of an effect to be honest. I mean really, what whinges can possibly have that aren't immediately going to be trumped by Stephen Robinson rhyming off the list of decisions that have been proved to be completely and utterly wrong in games against Celtic, when the questions come? The consequences of those decisions mean that Motherwell hold the moral high ground going into this one. If Robinson were to appeal for fairness or even if he did want to go down the same route and throw in the "decisions balance themselves out" line into the conversation, only really blinkered Celtic sympathisers could really argue against it. It obviously won't stop them but anything that comes from Celtic in advance of the Final about refereeing will be seen for exactly for the none too subtle attempt it is.

The nice thing about this season's "rebuild" is that we're talking about enhancements rather than wholesale changes. Testament to the job Robinson did last summer. This summer is an altogether different challenge, but not one to be underestimated. However we've got a really solid foundation on which to build.

Wasn't many failures in the team today but Ciftci did things today that as a football fan you'd actually pay to watch. Some touch - just a shame he has the fitness and mobility of Ann Widdecombe.

Jaxx

LOL from what I've been told - they have. Anybody got access to Provan Sports back shop?

Hes talked an awful lot of shite...hes a disrespectful arsehole when it comes to our club

This doesn't happen to me, ever, but I had a really vivid 'cup final dream' the other night. Aldred misheadered a clearance which led to a chance but someone lashed the ball up the park to Main on the corner of the Celtic box who lobbed it into the far away top corner to make it 4-1 to us!

From your several posts about him in the past you've clearly formed your opinion of him and those are very unlikely to be changed, which is fair enough. For me he had done everything and more that could have been asked of him since he arrived up until the injury at the start of the season. He had produced several assists towards the end of the season when he came into the team, got that all important goal against Killie last season and grabbed a couple of late winners in the League Cup games against Edinburgh City and Berwick. But it's just been stop start and never happened for him since between injury, never quite getting the necessary level of match sharpness and it has to be said questionable form. I'm sure that when he when was persuaded to head north it would not have been with a vision of playing left wing-back nor is it a position that I think that gets the best from him. But he has proven himself to an adequate stand-in, in the role and provides the necessary versatility as and when we do go with four in midfield. Next season is a big one for him though. He has to make a bigger impression or he's going to find himself increasingly more vulnerable as the likes of Livingstone and Hastie return to the club with a hunger for more first team action following their respective loan spells.

One more game to go my season started with a trip to Hampden to watch the Well win and it will finish the same way (hopefully)

Boyd is a cretin. The only shit thing that came from winning the cup in 91 was that wank lifting the trophy.

I see that total cunt, Tom Boyd, has already had his say on the lack of protection Celtic players (particularly Scott Brown) have been getting from referees recently. The media are going to be sickening this week

We have had a very positive finish to the season ( St Johnstone game aside). We now have a clear week to mend any minor injuries and focus on the final. I think we should take consolation in the fact that this team has risen to the occasion for big games on every time of asking this season. I have no fear that we will bottle it. As long as everyone is fit and we get a fair shake of the dice from the officials, we have every right to be confident. Believe. Time for new heroes!

So, with the league season complete, how does the squad look for next season? Carson - bound to move on in the not too distant future. We need to plan for life without Trevor Griffiths - nice that he got a clean sheet on what will likely be his last appearance. He will be remembered for being better than Samson, which isn’t saying much. Time for him to move on. Ferguson - a decent young keeper who offers cover for the bench and perhaps will push for the starting spot once Trevor moves on. Tait - signed up and deservedly so. Kipre - we may get another year out of him, but surely bound for bigger and better things. As with Carson, we need to prepare for the time when he moves on. Hartley - his return from injury next season will be like a new signing. Dunne - recent performances have hopefully put the doubters to bed. Deserved the contract extension. McHugh - never going to sign for Barca, but key to our improved defensive record, along with a competent goalie. Longer term, if we aim to play a more technical style, he may be the one to miss out, but his fight and leadership may be hard to replace. Plummer - hasn’t had much of a chance, but on the rare occasion has failed to shine. Time for us to part company I think. Cadden - has he gone back a bit this season? Possibly in need of a rest and hopefully come back stronger next year. Doubt we will get many offers for him in the close season. Campbell - the find of the season. Hopefully only going to get better and make us a fair bit of cash when he moves on. Bigi - the disappointment of the season? Obviously talented but not really worked out for us or him. If he wants to go, and can find another club, I would not stand in his way. Tanner - very unlucky with a nasty injury. If we can get him fit he will prove to be a genuine asset. Frear - not without talent, but does he fit in to our system? Probably time to say no and let him move on. Rose - another who can claim to have proved the doubters wrong. Well worth the offer of a new deal if he wants it. Grimshaw - as with his first stint with the club, it has taken time for him to find his form and prove his worth, but now that he is fit, get him signed up for another year or two. Bowman - cannot fault his effort and workrate. Deserved his new deal. Main - has been great for us and it cannot have been easy to replace a legend. Hopefully he will sign an extension to his contract. Newell - unlucky with injuries and looked half decent given his limited opportunities. Possibly worth a punt for another year. Petra - sorry, had chances and not looked good enough. Time to say goodbye. Of the guys on loan Nadir - obviously talented, but would be a gamble, even if he were prepared to accept our terms, so I’d think he will be away. Aldred - alreadya great piece of business and getting him on a permanent basis would be even better news. Might not be as straightforward as we would like as you would think that other clubs with more money will have taken notice of his performances. Hendrie - not done nearly enough, so no thanks. And young guys coming through MacLean - has a year left on his contract and may benefit from a loan move and more first team experience. However, would that be us just subsidising a player who is not going to make it at our level? A tough decision to be made I think. Turnbull - early days, but looks decent. Hopefully get more chances next year. Maguire - again early days, but can only benefit from playing with more experienced players. Hopefully a few more get the chance to move on up. So not really looking to bad for next season. Would love Aldred to stay and for at least one of Rose and Grimshawto sign up for longer. The areas we need to address are more depth up front, some width,especially on the left, and a bit of X factor ability in midfield. Here’s hoping that a cup win and the lure of European football make the recruiting process a little easier.

Ciftci for me but most impressive was Bigi's missus...helloooooooo....

Grimshaw for me. His intensity from the off was impressive. Snapped into tackles, broke up the play and passed it on magnificently. If fit should be a certain starter next week.

Time to boycott them and only shop in Aulds...