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Lots of pace (and a bit of power) up top. We'll possibly be trying more through balls, if Aberdeen try to hard press again. Strong bench as well.

We’ve had a couple of very tough games in the last week - can see why there’s some changes fingers crossed

Hope JBA is not over thinking things. Much like the semi versus St Mirren he talks about the game lasting 120 mins plus. Slightly negative me thinks. Would rather play best team and win within 90 mins.

Basically 5 first team players have been left out tonight. I think Welsh is cup tied but I assume the rest are just changes. If so that's a lot of big calls by Askou.

Not for us he hasn`t. Listen, lets hope he has a good game, but I would have preferred the boss to go with our number 1.

Let's hope its a tactical masterclass but its a helluva gamble. Happy with said and slatts ready to come off bench but we need more from RCC, repeat of league cup quarter from him would be nice

Well!!!! Lets hope we prevent Aberdeen from firing high balls into our box. No corners either please. Presumably, we're prioritising Saturday. Briiliant or foolish? We'll soon find out.

We've been here before this season, scratching our heads thinking WTF, only to romp it.

He is part of our strongest team. And it's not like we are just throwing in him cold. He's had 14 starts this season.

Connelly is the designated Scottish Cup keeper. I'm OK with that. Interesting lineup as always. One part load balance, one part freshen things up, one part address the issues from the weekend. Not a bad bench either.

I know he was in goal for the Ross County game, but this is a different kettle of fish. Sorry, you need to play your strongest 11. Hope this doesn`t come back to bite us.

Strange that connolly is starting, good seeing thor start and good options to come off the bench. COYW

Fielding half a different team will certainly give Aberdeen something to think about, I guess.

Matty Connelly in for Ward tonight 😲

I would settle for a 2-0 win with Stama bagging a brace..........ohhh....mibbees naw 😅😅

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We have improved in the 2nd half of the season though. And we've only lost 2 away games in the league - both to the OF.

Looks like Aberdeens proposed move for their new manager has hit the skids. not major news for us but it can potentially lead to unhappy rumblings from the fans and uncertainty from the players/manager. lets hope for an air of disappointment from the dandy dons tonight

Thats my major concern. We've been hard to beat away from home, but haven't actually picked up many wins.

0-5 statement win!

Right now I will gladly take any kind of win, and any kind of performance as long as we are into the next round Not just for progression, but also another potential run to Hampden will boost finances even more

100% this

Its a cup game, getting through is all that matters, so while scoring a few goals and pumping them would be nice, i would settle for a 95th min OG by Aberdeen, a controversial VAR assisted winner, or any other scrappy goal to win the game.

None of the best Motherwell teams I have watched in the past have won anything. I'll be delighted if this one is the exception, but I never pin my hopes on cup success. Even more so now when games are played to conclusion rather than sorting things out in a replay. Really looking forward to tonight's game though. Hope none of my customers need me if we go into extra time - already have my calendar blocked out for that possibility.

Nothing's ever guaranteed, but we've got the team we all wanted for years - playing attractive football, winning games and willing to go toe to toe with everyone they face, including the uglies. If they're going up there believing they'll win, so am I.