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You do come across as a bit of an arse in your replies. I mean, it's a football forum. If this isn't the place for wild opinions then I don't know where is.

Wasn’t Maths or English taught at our school, it was survival. That shapes you.

David, normally I agree with almost 100% of what you post. And I more often than not disagree with 100% of what Yodo posts. (no offence meant as everybody has the right to their opinion). And to be clear, I don't know either of you. But since you like facts here is something to consider. And something that perhaps explains why a large number of our fans are extremely concerned. At the winter break (Late December) every team had played 21 games and we sat comfortably in fourth place with a grand total of 31 points. So despite the style of football we played most people were accepting and supportive of our Manager. Particularly as he dragged us out of the relegation mire last season. Credit to him for those achievements. Since that date every team has now played a further 13 League games. Points gained by those crap teams in the bottom six as follows - (if the tables I unearthed are accurate!) Dundee 10 points, St Johnstone 17 points, St Mirren 14 points, Aberdeen 8 Points, Livingston 18 points and Hibs 12 points. I'll add Ross County with 19 points because I think what they have achieved is fantastic and they were third bottom at the break. Other than one post split game, all those sides played the exact same teams as us. We have amassed 9 points, so only Aberdeen have gathered less than us in 2022. And given their Budget (and manager) I would suggest their poor performance will not be repeated next season. So the question is. When does current form take over from historical form and become the basis for predicting the path that lies ahead? Add to that the lack of light at the end of the tunnel and Alexander's apparent reluctance to alter an approach that has been failing since the restart.... having been sussed by every other team in the League. You clearly have great faith in our Manager and credit to you for that. But fans....even Yodo...have grounds to be concerned. That does not mean that most of us hope the present run continues. I prey we can at least overtake Ross County and secure a European place. But I'm far from convinced that will happen and I worry even more about what next season will bring if the current trend is not reversed. And I'm also far from convinced that Graeme Alexander even recognises the need to adapt his approach. Hopefully I am wrong and his supporters are correct because I don't think he is going anywhere.

Our slump coincided with our top striker and one of our best players deciding to piss off to a rival club. I think that was a pretty big part of the reason for our slide post-Christmas.

Did our slump also coincide with loosing McGuire to long term injury? Not everyone’s cup of tea but I thought he was coming along nicely. Looked much stronger and fitter and was one of the players who would at least try to play football. I think he will help if he can recover fully from his injury

I think you're right. He comes across as uninspiring and lack lustre in interviews, but believe me he can get quite animated during games and can shout and roar with the best of them (I sit not far from the "dugouts").

May be way of the mark here but I would imagine the manager, whoever he is would be present at least 1 board meeting a month during the season .

It's probably worth bearing in mind that it's not as if he's doing he's been doing his job remotely then will speak to the board at the end of the season. He's no doubt been conversing almost daily with Burrows, so they'll know his thoughts and his reasoning behind the fall in results since Christmas. His results this season, which include the top six finish, will earn him the right to try to make the required changes going into next season. He's being paid to manage the team, so it's on him to bring in the right players in the summer and get everything clicking. If he doesn't, and we're languishing at the bottom end of the table in November/December he'll be gone by Christmas. It's that simple really. What we won't do is bin a manager who's hit his targets this season based on the fear that he may not be able to get the job done next season. That would be mental.

Good. Pleased for you now you’ve got that off your chest

'International full back' is O'Donnell's biggest problem at Fir Park, but I'm happy he's here. It's Alexander's choice of replacement and the other side of the park that concern me.

Giving a new contract to McGinley neither helped our financial position, nor solved our left back problem.

It depends who's available at the time, doesn't it? The players available and the talent levels will differ for each transfer window. It may be that a player who would be a great fit for us in a position we need is available in the summer. I think much of it comes down to a bit of luck, especially when you're operating at the level we are financially.

I totally understand that debating openly on here could reveal a source and respect that it should be avoided. However, in many cases, those that who may deemed by you to be worthy of ridicule may have no idea there is no validity in their posts. Merely suggesting a more constructive approach might enlighten them. But then Im a bit of a happy clapper, so maybe Im just being too optomistic on that front.

Yes I agree with that regarding our recruitment however we have an international full back and whilst we can all have our opinions on that SOD is that and I'd imagine when he goes it will be a long time before we have another There's no doubt in my mind the groans and moans from East stand have impacted him hugely. Our stand is very close to pitch and in any line of work if people are moaning at you all time it has an impact. I totally get frustrations this year but it winds me up when I hear some total negativity on a Saturday from a noisy few. Last night on twitter the club released a thing saying ," fully prepared ". Every response other than 1 from about a dozen was negative. I'd imagine the players on twitter read it and the ones not will hear of it. The anonymous nobody's of social media are anonymous nobody's in their own homes id imagine but they can have a huge influence unfortunately . P.s that's not a dig at yourself

In my opinion, and it is my opinion, by getting top 6 it has already ended happily. Fourth or fifth would make it VERY happily ended.

And that’s no joke Spot on well said

Been lot of debate on both sides of argument which is good as we all have our own opinions. I think a big problem is Alexander's personality, he doesn't come across as a manager you woukd want to play for and his interviews are cringeworthy. At end of day if we beat utd on Saturday this forum is a tad more upbeat but I still feel GA has a lot to improve on. This is a man who despite being a full back seems to have a problem recognising a good one..ie..Carroll...mcginley and playing bevis there...COYW

It's quite straightforward I think if we get europe then everyone will be OK and happy. If not then I think the last of the goodwill will end. League season is over 38 games and if it all ends happily then whilst the football won't have been great (unless next 4 changes dramatically) he will be deemed a success. Fingers crossed for that happening

Oh right. Fingers rapped.

top 6 is an excellent outcome. No quibbles with the outcome of our league position. Anything higher will be an even bigger bonus. How we got there was brutal and will continue to earn debate until we get some form of entertainment.

If there was a post of the month award, I would be voting for this.