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Id be happy with 1 CM & a striker. Although some cover for RCC would be nice. All depends on any outgoings though. If JT leaves then we need to replace him as I dont think Luca Ross is gonna cut it unfortunately.

My good friend AI confirms this is the case. They rested 4 star players in advance of our game. However, all 4 are currently now on the field.....

Playing on the Monday night before a big European game? Interesting. Given the scoreline, maybe they have rested some of their better players?

Think its fair to say that will be a step up then! 😍😍😍

I think on a fans football forum its entirely fair to point out mistakes and discuss them, just as it is with great pieces of play like the second goal, otherwise whats the point of the forum. However, Ive just finished listening to the latest Motherwell Daft Podcast, and they make a very pertinent point. Within the squad/coaching team we are encouragaing a more blameless/criticism free envornment to try and encourage bravery and confidence on the ball. The example used was Williams passback which led to the penalty. If he had been absolutely slaughtered for that (as he no doubt would have been in the past), then would he have then had the confidence to burst forward to provide the assist for the winning goal? Or would he have played it safe and sat back in position and let someone else take the responsibility? Its something Jens was very strong on (see Calum Ward) and it would seem something Alfred is continuing. If you listen to Alfred and David Gray after the game, the difference is quite stark. Gray totally focuses on mistakes and being better. Alfred swots away any talk of mistakes and focuses on the positives. I think its definitely a mindset game that we seem to be getting much better at as a club/team.

113 and 114 were sold out. Helsinki seem to be releasing them in blocks as required. Looks like we have sold about 500 so far. Hopefully that number will creep up before Thursday.

113 and 114 were sold out. Helsinki seem to be releasing them in blocks as required. Looks like we have sold about 500 so far. Hopefully that number will creep up before Thursday.

Ive not been 100% sure about Paulsen so far (mostly because of his distribution), but Im going to defend him here (caveat being you've only seen the highlights). He did come for a few cross balls before the ones he dropped and caught them all, so was obviously feeling pretty confident that he could catch everything by then. I guess he just needs to work on his judgement/decision making. I thought it was an encouraging performance by him with 3 really good saves, a couple of really good catches and distribution much better. I think/hope like most of the team, he will only get better with games and the understanding that will develop between him and the rest of the defence. I agree re Lowry. Small sample size, but he looked very comfortable on the ball and his involvement in the goal is exactly what we need going forward.

Everything will depend on how we come thru' the european tie. As long as we dont get hammered, put in a decent performance and come back with no more injuries, Id be fairly confident of 3 points here. Falkirk look nowhere near the side they were last year and McGlynn is cutting a bit of a forlorn figure on the sidelines. Wont be easy, it rarely is in the SPFL, but we owe them for last season. Be nice to collect 3 points and make a statement.

I hadnt actually thought that the replacement for Just may already be in the building. But if you think about it, Said has all the attributes. Great close control, gets us up the pitch, brings other team mates into play with neat lay offs. Incredible work rate getting back into position to defend. Just (pun intended) needs to work on the assists and finishing, but yesterday was a very good start.

Aye. Reaching the group stage was always gonna be a big ask. But if we can negotiate this tie (also not easy) at least our league game will be cancelled and we can get a clear run at it. Be interesting to see who lies in wait. Big motivation for the team!

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 did a lot of 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! 🧡❤️🧡