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HJK are showing the game. https://hjktv.fi/hjk?fbclid=IwdGRzaATe8wtjbGNrBN7zBHBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeITbeUUnNXll6zBUR-7jxknNwmBG9OuX2jPA_RyGzXVyhLzKWVRF3YLAQDcY_aem_6VyK2zL76RJRDIlYTQ8sWA&sfnsn=scwspwa

I did think it was quite noticeable over the course of the weekend how many soft fouls our referees were still giving. Its like the World Cup just never happened for them. Shame, once you got used to it, I quite enjoyed the fact that players werent being rewarded for "buying fouls".

I think Vogt will come good once his fitness gets to the required level. Its been a big step up for him, but there are certainly flashes that he is getting there. I love this part of the season when there is a promise of good things in our future. 😆😆😆

The manager said at the weekend that we werent in a position to rest or rotate players at the moment due to not having completed our summer business and having a few injuries to key players. He said that might change when we get a few more in or players come back from injury, but right now, he will pick the best team available and worry about the next game when it comes. With that in mind Id expect pretty much the same team that started v Hibs and similar substitutions as and when required.

Just shows what a ridiculous situation the SFA have got themselves into with those decisions last season......

I was suggesting that if the SFA consider Liam Gordons tackle on the half way line to be a DOGSO, then the chance of Hearts having Findlays red card overturned are slim to nil.

Its not a red card in the box if there is a genuine attempt to play the ball. Double jeopordy. For me Mulligan should have been yellow carded but wasnt. Yellow is probably correct for Oscar. Findlay? The contact inside the box is probably a yellow as he does try to get the ball, but there is the arm pull, which could tip it towards a red if considered enough to stop Olusanya. Also, Liam Gordon!

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.