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They also had a manager completely out his depth and they were in the middle of one of their worst domestic runs in decades. That takes nothing away from how brilliant we were that night as all of that was outwith our control but I strongly suspect that things will be different on Wednesday night as they will be going hell for leather to get the result.

Our starting 11 last time we cuffed them at Fir Park was: Ward O'Donnell Sparrow McGinn Koutroumbis Slattery Fadinger Watt Priestman Said Just

Going to be a very tough game on Wednesday with some key defenders missing. We best be keeping a high percentage of posession, although, having Fadinger back should help. I really want us going into last game with 4th spot tied up. Not sure that Rangers will help us any as they are now stuck in third spot with nothing to play for. Come on Motherwell let’s finish home schedule on a high and beat Celtic again.

You'll not be going then.

He definitely has been targetted. The number of fouls committed on him in the last few games has been quite ridiculous. I know he is quick and often nips the ball away before his opponent, but they are all leaving the foot in to ensure they stop him breaking away. Thankfully he is young(ish) and quite hardy for a wee guy.

Noticing a trend recently with opposition targeting Just for 'special' treatment. Were all three Hearts bookings for fouls on him?

Thats really shit if confirmed. Means we probably have to go with Gordon and SOD in the middle on Wednesday. Thankfully Johnny K is back so hopefully he can at least start and give us 60 minutes as I dont fancy having Sparrow outside Gordon.

Last time we beat them with SOD, Sparrow, McGinn and Koutroumbis at the back and no centre forward.

Re the penalties. For me, Kyziridis is running away from goal and has lost control of the ball. There is slight contact from Maswanhise, but Kyziridis heels are spring loaded and he throws himself to the ground quite embarassingly. Ive seen them given, and I would have been screaming for it, but I think McLean gets that right, and fairplay to him for standing his ground. My justification for that is the foul on Welsh for Shanklands goal. I dont think there was enough in that either, but there is way more contact than the penalty claim and the push stops Welsh getting any sort of jump on the ball. Boyd and McFadden apply double standards there. If they think Kyziridis is a stonewall pen then it has to be a foul on Welsh. You cant have it both ways. As for JTs pen. I was certain it was a pen at the game but when you see it slowed down, he definitely kicks the Hearts players leg and loses his balance. No pen for me.

I hope we can get a result on Wednesday, going to be difficult especially with a lot of defenders out and a centre forward who has fone hee haw since transfer window shut. Fingers crossed. COYW

We’re getting pumped on Wednesday. 1-4

From Skippy Sunday to Watt Wednesday.

Its 3-1 to Celtic now, so i presume they will be well up for the game on Wednesday as they need a win. But that said they are nothing special so hopefully we will get in their faces from the start.

I see Longelo as our main attacking threat. As seen with our goal. Yet most of our pressing seemed to be down the right wing when Longelo seemed to be crying out for service. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks! What's wrong with being a grandad? 🤔

As others have said great atmosphere and a decent game last night. Thought we were better in the first half and Hearts tried to drag us down to their level in the second half.

Exactly.

Although both the professionals in the studio said that's exactly what they used to do 😅

Typical McInnes tactics first half even teams not too many fouls ,second half they target playmaker Just for some tough treatment. Great entertainment for a Saturday night under the floodlights. We really are a good team.

Thats it exactly. Happened right in front of us in the disabled shelter and although there was contact it was minimal and the diving wee runt tried to make the most of it. If someone is standing on your foot you cant jump 2 feet into the air.The couple of dramatic rolls around the pitch afterwards probably influenced McLean and the VAR team. If he had just simply gone down without all the amateur dramatics he might have got the decision.

McGhee and McGinn apparently out for rest of season. Celtic getting beat just now is good for us. We need Rangers to have something to play for against Hibs.

How many times have we seen a defender collapse with the slightest touch from an attacker and referee gives foul. Yet a shove from Shankland on Welsh goes unpunished. No mention from Hearts about that when moaning about contact at their non penalty. Should it be only a foul on contact when it goes in Hearts favour? Contact but not type of contact eh? ie JT gets fouled, not enough in it and move on. Their handball claim. The Hearts attacker was in an offside position. Again no mention of our hand ball claim. A draw was a fair enough result but their greeting aided by media trying to stir the pot is desperate and very funny.

Anyone know if we still have ODonnell stand tickets available for Wed? I was meant to be away but I can now make it thankfully. I’ll call the office tomorrow

As another poster said mcinnes set up his to team to force us into playing their way of football,thought we deserved the draw,on the disputed penalty even on slow mo its not 100% there is enough contact to justify pen,therefore no penalty,hearts are a strong physical and fit team we are a better footballing team,good game,intense and competitive,our replacements did ok but we missed fadinger and mcginn.

Superb crowd last night once again 👏 Absolutely fantastic. Stand up and Sing for Motherwell