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All well and good. But their players were constantly grabbing shirts, coming thru the back of their opponents and committing technical fouls and went largely unpunished. If the ref gave all of those and booked their players as well, Id have no complaints.

Im going with Moorman. He was absolutely solid right up until the penalty and the red card, and Im not having it that it was anything other than simulation. Otherwise the next time someone taps me on the shoulder I might just throw myself to the ground......

Really proud of the team tonight. We scored a great goal, defended for our lives and worked our socks off. We limited their chances from open play so its disappointing to concede to 2 set pieces and a penalty. Freiburg are a very good side and deserved to win the game. But........ The officials were absolutely honking. Maybe its just how it is at this level, but the amount of shirt pulling, technical fouls and other dark arts going on was ridiculous. Even more gauling then when we concede a penalty and get a red card for clear simulation. Folk can blame Moorman if they like, and I agree he shouldnt have touched the guys shoulder with his hand, but that doesnt cause the guys legs to collapse. Its blatant cheating and leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Thought our response to going down to ten men was good, albeit reduced to long balls in Sebs direction (he looks handy). Overall, we lost a game to a good team. But, I would really love it if we could bloody their nose over there.

Lucas Fadinger.... Hopefully not until next season though!

Agreed. I mean, I would take him in a hearbeat. But this sounds very much like his agent trying to deepen the pool!

Very impressive press conference. Alfred isnt as intimidating as Jens, but he is no shrinking violet either, and showed real strength of character in his answers. Im sure that will transmit to the players and he will have earned their respect as a result. Still annoyed about the League Cup exit, but 100% understand it and it will soon be forgotten about if we get a strong performance tomorrow night.

Most importantly, we need to try and hang on to Fadinger & Longelo this window. They are integral to what we do and would leave holes that are too big to fill this late in the window. They can be next seasons big money sales!

Another signing that very much fits our current model/process. Young, former academy graduate, struggling to find a home he feels comfortable in. Paid an undisclosed fee. I presume the signing is data driven again, so should fit all the metrics we require. Be interesting to see if this means Stama will be heading out the door or if we will try to use him to supplement what we have. If he goes, Id personally like to get another one in as Hendry looks crocked and Eythor is still a bit unknown. Looking forward to seeing what the young man can do!

We dont have a big enough squad right now. But thats mostly due to injuries. We currently have the following out SOD, McGinn, Sparrow, McGhee, Williams, Priestman, Stama, Eythor, Hendry Add those 9 back into the squad and we are nowhere near as threadbare as we have been made to look. Obviously we can debate whether any of those listed are starters or whether somemof them need moved on. But with a couple more signings up top and the injury list clear, we would be in pretty good shape. Its part of the frustration with the Stenny game / team selection. I agree Alfred could have started with Moorman, Fadinger and Longelo but with Sparrow, Williams and Priestman all being out. Moorman is the only one we have cover for if any of them got injured. You could even add Koutroumbis into that scenario. Clearly, Alfred has chosen to rotate for Stenny hoping to scrape through. I it hasnt worked out, but it was the right decision. Going into the Freiburg game with a much weakened team doesnt bare thinking about.

I think the manager does have free reign to pick the team. However, given our current injury situation, he would be mad to go against the sports scientists and risk picking up more unwanted injuries. Imagine if something had happened to Koutroumbis & Longelo and we went into the Freiburg game with Ross and Wilson as fullbacks? This place would go into meltdown. Folk are more than entitled to their opinions on players, but the realities of modern day football means sometimes a managers hands are tied. Hopefully we can put together a stronger team for Freiburg and consign this episode to history.

This 100 times over. But you know, he is Scandinavian, so clearly just disrespected Stenny & The League Cup..... 🤔🤔🤔

Very reminiscent of another former Rangers player who arrived at Fir Park trying to resurrect his career.....

Everyone was a 7/10 or above tonight so feels kinda unfair to single anyone out. The entire backline were magnificent. Oscar and Faddy did Oscar and Faddy things. Lowry showed his range of passing is gonna be up there this season and a special mention for Olly Whyte who put in a real shift when he came on and showed he is someone we could be getting excited about very soon. MOTM though is SAID. He is box office every week, but those 2 goals are ridiculous! Ifbhe keeps that up another club record transfer fee will be incoming!

Dont want to get carried away, but..... That was magnificent. Certainly the best European performance Ive seen at Fir Park and as dominant a display as I think Ive seen in any game. Helsinki barely had a shot on goal all night and we could have easily scored 5 or 6. They could barely get the ball off us until we shut up shop and went 5 at the back. Is this how football is supposed to be? Great credit to the manager and the players for hitting the ground running. Im sure most of us had the fear that we had seen the last of performances like that when Jens and our 3 best players left in the summer. Its testament to them and the recruitment team that a seemless transition is well underway. Bravo Motherwell! 🧡❤️🧡

He tried really hard not to say that in the podcast as well! 😍😍😍