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The atmosphere was very flat especially 2nd half but mainly because there was nothing to get us excited. We were always looking for one pass too many. Thor should hsve been on earlier but as a few hsve said, we didnt lose so it worked out just fine in the end

Given the league table at present, Falkirk will want to win and that puts pressure on them. They'll know that if they do what they did before, in our 2 previous games, that will probably be sufficient to earn them a draw. However that would come at the cost of deserting their normal game to nullify us.

I think there is that little bit of pressure on the supporters as well as the players when we turn up to Firpark with the expectation of a win rather than simply the hope of one. I think the pressure of the potentially massive prize on offer did get to everyone and as you say there is possibly a mental tiredness as well as a physical tiredness associated with that. Now that the talk of league titles is over the pressure may ease from everyone a little bit. Having said that, I am not convinced that the league title is completely dead in the water and I don't think the players or manager will have given up all hope either. Beat Falkirk and Hearts and things could suddenly look very interesting again particularly when the OF look less than convincing. It may still work in the teams favour that we have been written out of the title race.

If the team can have a collective off-day and still not lose, we're doing not too bad. I think everyone needs a wee break, not just the players. There seemed to be a collective anxiety around the place on Saturday, with the prospect of losing a third consecutive game at the end of a fortnight that kicked-off with such high hopes and expectations. Maybe a mental reset is needed before the run-in, just as much as a physical rest.

Suggestion from the Zimbabwe fans on the clubs socials that all the European based players are out in solidarity with Marshall Munetsi who has been snubbed by the current manager. No idea if there is any truth in that or not. Seems unlikely......

Poorest we have been all season looked like we went back to the first ten games of the season when we were trying to get to grips with what was trying to get implemented.The short passing was terrible and our big players this season majority had off day it happens. But give me this season anytime its been absolutely fantastic and seeing stands full again,folk buzzing to get Fir Park just brilliant. The progress has been bonkers to the point If I see anything like Kettleball at Fir Park again I could slip into a football coma!

Johnny K new contract everyday of the week i think we have missed him tbh the rest can leave with my blessing. We cant be carrying injury prone players from the Kettlewell era time to progress and add some value. Hendry is another I be looking at to send out on loan aswell really not done anything when he was on the pitch for me.

Can’t find his passport?

Thought this was worth flagging. Live the Dream returns on the evening of Friday 10th April and there are two ways to take your place on the Fir Park pitch. The silent auction which is open to all Motherwell supporters: https://weareeventpal.com/wellsocietyevents/list-silent-lots Well Society members can also enter an exclusive prize draw for £5 a ticket for one of six spaces on the bench: https://weareeventpal.com/wellsocietyevents/prize-draw/1000080679 The auction and draw both close at 9pm on Wednesday 1st April.

Think problem has been our expectation levels have just increased. Still only lost 5 out of 31 league games and despite being poor on Saturday we avoided defeat. We were always going to hit a sticky spell. A fortnight off gives JBA time to get players back on form COYW

Maswanhise out of Zimbabwe squad due to 'small issue'. Think main issue is his form since transfer window closed. Hopefully a 2 week break and back to full fitness will help him

I'd offer an extension to Johnny K., I think that he is good enough and has earned the right to stay (if he wants to). I really like Nicholson, decent footballer, great personality, but quite injury-prone. He's 50/50 for me. I had hoped to see Robinson get some games to see how he might fit in with JBA's style of playing, but, sadly, he may not get the opportunity to prove himself. The other free agents can leave with thanks, they've all played their part.

I think that particular file is currently in Dingwall, having travelled there via Ayrshire.

No plan B is one of the great clichés of Scottish football, wonder where it is filed or when a manager shouts " time for plan B"...that's unless he's " lost the dressing room".

Im going for a strong finish to the season 7 games left, so why not 7 wins and a 75 point total, and see what that gets us. No Alcohol was consumed before posting, coyw.

Looks like Maswanhise won’t be travelling. Quite pleased with that as if I were to pick one player who needs a rest it’s him. He’s looked knackered for weeks

I think the way we play it also comes down to small margins a lot of the time. We play quite a high risk possession game where a lot of our passes are in tight areas. If thats a little bit off, as it was on Saturday, the number of turnovers is higher and it becomes more difficult to build momentum and pressure. Personnel is also important. Hibs played a narrow mid block forcing us wide. That only worked well because Longelo and Koutroumbis were both out forcing us to play Sparrow on the left. Hopefully with 2 weeks rest, Longelo back, 2 weeks more growth on the pitch and 2 weeks to work on tactical options, we will be in a better place for Falkirk.

I feel with some saying other teams have sussed us out is very premature. What about us sussing other teams out as Hibs who are our nearest challengers were reduced to not able to do very much against us. With 2 weeks to prepare against a falkirk team that have been sussed out i am sure another victory will be provided. We are disappointed because we never got to previous levels but it is very small margins and if offside goal stands a totally different outcome.

I think you need to look beyond the points in the league and the cup games. Jens arrived at a club that let’s be honest was playing terrible football and had essentially become a bottom six team that might just survive if we get a decent run. Within a summer he totally transformed our style of play, exciting to watch, hard to beat and holding onto the ball for long periods of games. Comfortably into the top six and have an outstanding chance of Europe. You have to look at where we have come from to judge how good he has been.

Just one of many things he got wrong on Saturday. Dont know if it is just me, but he also comes across as quite arrogant when dealing with the players. Probably my least favourite Scottish referee, which is saying something given the very low bar!

Will Manwhanise and Just be fit enough to start after their international travels? I can see this game being a repeat of last Saturday unless we can produce a rabbit out of the hat and surprise Falkirk with an unexpected game plan.

Fanx! I feel pwoud, vewwy pwoud..........

Teams are starting to work us out. But the fact that Hibs are coming to Fir Park for the draw says a lot. We look a wee bit tired but we are at that stage of the season where energy levels can start to drop. I think with the break coming up and then Falkirk at home then we might be 9 points clear with one to go for the spilt. Which would be ideal.

The other bizarre one was when the hibs player was down injured and after about 2 mins when play stopped he booked Sparrow! If he thought it was a foul and a yellow why not stop play there and then? Yup David Dickinson made a bargain hunt of that one 🤪🤪

If you don't think we have a plan B you haven't been listening to Jens or the players. He has been training the players to adapt to low blocks, high presses, being kicked, long high balls etc. It doesn't mean, however, it always works. There's a reason no team in the league wins every game. We need every player to be on it, and sometimes they are not.