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Information shared on the Well Society Wattsapp Group that the meeting place is NARINKKA SQUARE from 2pm. There are several bars on the square which have all said Wellfans are welcome. Plan is a Corteo to the Stadium at 5.45pm for a 7pm ko.

I think what Ive noticed so far is that there are less options available to the player on the ball this season. Last year our movement ahead of the ball was fantastic and there were always 3 or 4 options on for a pass, which made it really difficult for teams to press us. This season the movement is less with maybe 1 or 2 options. First half Hibs sat off us a little so that was fine. But second half when they pressed high, it put us under so much extra pressure. Whether it just unfamiliarity at present due to squad turnover or, we just need to run harder as a team, Im not sure, but either way, it will need to improve. Especially against the better teams.

Bit of a mixed bag today. Lots of good stuff, but lots.of mistakes as well, which is to be expected bedding in so many new players. Thought we were comfortable first half, without being exceptional, but produced the only piece of real quality of the half to win the penalty. Second half Hibs pressed much higher and forced us into a lot more mistakes, which is a slight concern and an area we will need to improve. Williams really sells Oscar for the penalty, not much Oscar can do but take the yellow. We did have to dig deep after that, but was quite a pleasing aspect to see that we have that capability if required. The second goal is a thing of beauty. Potentially team goal of the season already. So pleased for Said. He has such an infectious personality that makes you just desperate for him to do well. Overall, a fantastic 3 points and just the result needed to keep confidence high going into a huge game on Thursday. Everyone to Helsinki! 🧡❤️🧡

Bit of a mixed bag for a lot of the players today. A number of them didna lotmof good things, but they also threw in a number of mistakes. Particularly in the second half when Hibs were pressing us much higher and more vigorously. Paulsen did very well for the most part. 3 very smart saves and came for a good few cross balls, albeit he didnt win them all. I went for Ibby though. His close control is always mesmerising, but his use of the ball, bringing teamates into play was much better today and his finish for the second goal was very composed. Also, that smile! 🧡❤️🧡

I absolutely get why you feel this way. The team took some time to earn our trust last season, and the same will be true this season, purely down to the changes of manager and personnel. However, the early signs are good. Today is the next stepping stone on that journey. It would be nice to get a win, even a point would do. However, Im more interested in the performance than the result. If we can go to a difficult away venue, play our game, control the ball and you can see patterns of play and what we are trying to achieve, I will be more than happy. Hibs will be dangerous in attack, but they can be got at, at the back. Control the ball, starve them of possession and limit their chances. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

A striker and another ball playing midfielder would be most welcome.

Isnt that "shelving"? Americans have some strange ideas! 😆😆😆

Apologies! I figured everyone would know that puddings were intended to be eaten. Having been to America recently, they dont appear to be strangers to the concept! 😆😆😆

Really impressed with the managers thought process re squad building. He is his own man and will tweak things eventually. But right now while the squad is in flux, keeping things the same until the squad is settled and on the same page makes perfect sense. Once the squad is complete and up to speed, we can develop things in his image then. Having the continuity of the same coaching staff obviously helps that. If that was a strategic choice made by the club, then just another decision they have got right.

The proof will be in the pudding as they say. If we are sitting in 5 years time still in the top flight with a brand new POD built still challenging for top 6 and European football then all will be well in the world. Id like a cup win as well, but happy to wait a little longer for that if we are transforming the club in the process.

A couple of signings before we head out for Helsinki wont help our progress, but they would put a spring in the step of our supporters. Its all about vibes at the start of the season. We need to keep the feelgood factor going as long as possible!

If we sell Longelo on top of those that have already gone and the liklihood JT is out the door, then Kyrk is gonna have some questions to answer re his comments on " squad management". It would be like a fire sale, just with loads more money involved!

Id be quite impressed if thats what he was doing, but it isnt/wasnt. Of course the options in front of him have to be good as well, and I dont think our rotations are where they were last season (yet) but Paulsens body shape / positioning whilst receiving the ball isnt doing it for me right now. Like I said though, early days.

Is he that good with his feet though? I know thats why we went out and got him, but there were points last week and again last night where he looked less than comfortable and launched it long. On one occasion he booted it out the park under no pressure at all. I will reserve judgment on him as we are only 2 games in and he has a brand new defence in front of him, but Im yet to be convinced by him. More than happy to be proved wrong though!

Apologies, just noticed that there has already been a thread started way down the page. Feel free to merge or whatever needs to be done. No offence intended.