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Ive consigned myself to the fact we may never give a team a pumping and will win every game 1 or 2 nil. I think we might be just too controlled to hand out a pumping to anyone. On the other hand, its hard to see us losing too many at the other end right now. Of course Killie could have an absolute mare and everything we hit goes in, and likewise, Im not naiive enough to think there still arent mistakes in us, but in general, we are likely to have 65% possession of the ball and win 2-0. Love to be wrong though.

Is today the day we finally give a team a pumping at Fir Park?

Unless the keeper is not part of the defence, then they all sound like defensive errors to me. However, when we defend properly and manage the last 20 minutes of games properly, the ball shouldn't be going near the keeper. Regardless, JBA said there were defensive errors that we needed to address, and I believe him.

I don't think that's the reality of what happened at the start of the season to be honest Rangers - A draw was probably fair but Sparrow should of won it for us at the end. St Mirren - Draw was a fair result Hearts - Should of won being 3-0 up at 60 mins. Ward had a mare and cost us 3 points Killie - Should of won 2-1 Ward dropped the ball and cost us the win there Dundee - Should of won by a couple of goals missed 2 1 on 1s and JK switched off at the back post for their goal. Celtic - Again should of taken something. Ward gave the ball to Nygren to draw them level and if that hadn't happened we'd of picked up at least a draw. The majority of the points dropped early on where from Goalkeeping errors which to be fair to him Ward has since eradicated

I’d agree with this, if we could keep hold of this group then I really believe we can achieve so much. I don’t think any manager in Scotland in a long time has achieved what Jen’s has. Teams can go on winning runs, but for me it’s the consistency of our play and the ability rotate players into this system is unmatched. Also the signings have been outstanding. Example being Preistman who I think is a star in the making.

There have been tweeks, no doubt. Jens alluded in his presser to using "the data" to improve our defensive issues. It just all adds to the confidence that we, as fans, can have in the process. This isnt just some ad hoc anomaly we are witnessing. Its the real deal.

We were spewing goals earlier this season and failing to close out games when we were up around 70% possession. Keeping the ball helps, but there have been huge improvements in our shape off the ball, decision making in defence and sticking to the plan when we are protecting a lead.

To be fair, I'm not sure what percentage of that is "if the opposition don't have the ball, they can't score". Not that I'm complaining about that approach...

After the past few seasons where we struggled to address defensive issues, it has been particularly impressive that the coaching staff managed to identify the problems that continued into the first couple of months of this season, and found a way to resolve them.

We’ve not lost a goal at home since the Falkirk game on the 18th of October. Thats an unbelievable stat considering we are Motherwell. And it’s unbelievable I hadnt thought about this until today. hopefully tomorrow will extend that stat

Ideally I'd like a replacement for Gordon (who I reckon might leave in the summer) in now so that he can get settled in so that in the summer he's used to how we play and ready for (hopefully) European games. My thinking is if we're shopping in the Scandinavian market, their close season might make a permanent move easier...

We should be signing a CB anyway regardless of Welsh situation/timing

TBF, most diplomats just say what their bosses tell them to say, but nicely.

I'd be wanting 2 more in we need a CB at the minimum and I think we need a LB as well so hopefully both happen and we finish the season as strong as we started it.

O'Neill was supposed to let Jens know on Monday about Welsh. He's not the diplomat he's portrayed.

I think it depends what the straight red is for, e.g. a deliberate handball would apply in the next cup game, but if is for serious foul play it is the next game.

I'm very heartened from JBA's presser. It seems like a steady as you go approach is no longer acceptable. Its no longer our plan to just keep a successful squad together for as long as we can; rather we want strengthen it if possible by bringing in another 1/2/3 players. No massive overhaul required just gradual improvement. Our rivals will be trying to strengthen this window so we must keep that bit ahead of them. We'll see what the next 10 days or so bring.

From what we've heard from the Chairman, CEO, and JBA himself, they all have a good working relationship and are in constant contact, so I dont think he needs to send messages to his own board through the media. I took what he said as making it public that the club is aligned, which means it would take a ridiculous bid for a player to change anything. We will have our price, like anyone else, but there's definitely a premium in January.

I’ve a feeling that there’s some sort of agreement or understanding between the club, the manager and the players to see out the season. I feel that there’s players are totally onboard with JBA and are willing to wait and see how we finish the season and some may also agree to stay on if he’s stays and that the club will back their decisions. For the club it’s a win win situation as everyone’s stock will only increase (injuries avoided) and Europe could be a money spinning miracle should the core of the team remain and additions are made.

The journos love him for the big tease that he is.

So what, are we now saying we want him to play along with stupid questions from stupid people to sell stupid newspapers.

Thats how i took it as well. He's loyal & assuming the board dont break any trust then that will continue.

I don’t ever remember being as engaged with a Motherwell manager when he does his press conferences. Even our previous managers who had a wee bit of a personality (I think we’ve had a couple ) I wouldn’t have dreamt of sitting listening to their 10min presser. lovely to hear his resoluteness about how we don’t need to sell and his building of a better team and adding players. The guy is impeccable.

Not 100% sure, but I thought if it was a straight red it applied to the next game.