FirParkCornerExile Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Walker86 said: Brilliant! Even better when it is against that mob. I saw more in that performance than I have all year. Cut out the silly moments at back and more ruthless up front and it could have been a battering. Something to be positive about at long last I was just wondering how we do that we seem stuck in a loop of those kind of goals conceeded and doesn't seem to change no matter the permutation. Mind you I don't give a fuck today I'd rather just think of the decent football I watched. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 I know it's only 1 game but amazing the difference that a manager can make with the same players and actually playing them in correct position and giving them freedom to express themselves, very encouraging 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Brilliant 3 points today , really pleased to see how we responded after going 2-1 behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudmfc Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, gaz7 said: Bloody hell!!! I seriously cannot believe that performance. Well done all the players and Stevie hammell and Brian kerr. There was a bit of confidence today and the negativity is away. Let it continue and I can't wait for next week already. Joe Efford runs at end. Goss with his passing. cornlius energy. slattery pass and move.2 fullbacks supporting. I could go on Dumbfounded but happy as larry Said all that last year that these guys were capable of this if only the man in charge then would open his eyes,he'll b sitting in a dark corner banging his head against a wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 I've liked they way Hammell talked about the game since he took over. Of course, as someone who has spent every day for the last 4 years coaching, it's not surprising he talks more like a coach than a manager, but it has been refreshing to listen to his interviews and good to see players responding to his ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Good to see Spittal get a goal hope it gives him that wee boost now to push on with. What was the formation we mostly played with today?Was it the 4-3-3? I am loving this Goss and Slattery in the line up.Goss has been outstanding last two games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, SteelmaninOZ said: And the gaffer said Look at him, desperately trying no to burst out laughing during that interview. Brilliant to see. Feels like a huge weight's been lifted from the whole place. By mutual consent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 That was a huge difference from a few weeks ago, with the same group of players. I was impressed with how well organized we were, and how everyone was working for each other to stay organized. We didn't do anything fancy in an attacking sense, but we used the ball a lot better and played with intent from the start.The safety first, defensive, approach from Alexander had everyone playing too tentatively, which just invites pressure, whereas today the players were free to take the ball into space and play tight passes. It was interesting to hear Hammell's comment on Slattery about the positions he needs to take up, as we need more goals from our midfielders.Cornelius had a really good game. Hopefully he's going to keep getting time, as if he can add a bit of composure to his game he will be an excellent player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Delighted for Hammy, and the players who responded so well to his complete change of philosophy. He has given us some pride back. It's always great to see a team fight back from being behind too: shows the new spirit in the team I hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 38 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: I know it's only 1 game but amazing the difference that a manager can make with the same players and actually playing them in correct position and giving them freedom to express themselves, very encouraging No shit Sherlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 I haven't seen the game yet but what a start for Hammy. Maybe he's given the player more freedom. Anyway, to win at Pittodrie and do so with a bit of style is a great tonic for us. One swallow doesn't make a summeer though and its only the start of a long journey. We still have some weaknesses which need rectified especially in defence but hopefully we can secure some signatures in the next few weeks to strengthen the squad in general but more specifically the first 11. A breath of fresh air or so it seems today. Early doors but maybe we can avoid a relegation scrap this season. Well done Stevie & Kerrso. Perhaps we're starting to see that some of the players can play after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, Happy Dosser said: Delighted for Hammy, and the players who responded so well to his complete change of philosophy. He has given us some pride back. It's always great to see a team fight back from being behind too: shows the new spirit in the team I hope. That's what I want more than anything else - to be proud of the team, whatever the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 We will win and lose games along the way but that team today atleast had a bit of identity about them and something that as fans we can buy into and get behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, mfc said: We will win and lose games along the way but that team today atleast had a bit of identity about them and something that as fans we can buy into and get behind. Exactly Motherwell fans were not being unreasonable with the views of games under GA we know it's swings and roundabouts but it is an entertainment business so it's not unreasonable to expect some. That was great today, nerve jangling up n downs but interspersed with some lovely football... That's what it's all about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star sail Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Andy H said: No one being negative tonight? I don’t want to be negative or borrow worry but I am concerned that Man Utd might poach Hammell for the soon to be vacated Man Utd job? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said: Exactly Motherwell fans were not being unreasonable with the views of games under GA we know it's swings and roundabouts but it is an entertainment business so it's not unreasonable to expect some. That was great today, nerve jangling up n downs but interspersed with some lovely football... That's what it's all about. Spot on,we don't have the best players in the world but at the end of the day there professionals,let them go and play and do there thing,that was definitely a team playing with the shackles off today rather than the guff being served up under alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 During Alexanders tenure every game was so stressfull to watch, as the only thing we could cling on to was a potential result, because the football itself is shite. You can forgive a lot when the team plays like that, with attacking intent and maximum effort. As shite as our inevitable losses are going to be, you can take it as part of the process, and be annoyed at the result without the feeling of futility you got with the previous guy. I reserve the right to take this back if we lose to livi :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, fizoxy said: During Alexanders tenure every game was so stressfull to watch, as the only thing we could cling on to was a potential result, because the football itself is shite. You can forgive a lot when the team plays like that, with attacking intent and maximum effort. As shite as our inevitable losses are going to be, you can take it as part of the process, and be annoyed at the result without the feeling of futility you got with the previous guy. I reserve the right to take this back if we lose to livi :-) The Livingston game next week will be a big indicator if we have actually started turning a corner. As brilliant as today was we have tended to get results against Aberdeen against the odds over the last couple of years. I don’t know if it’s been because they have always been favourites and we thrive on the ‘underdog’ tag but we have certainly done okay against them and a lot better than expected beforehand. A win and a good performance at home against Livingston next Saturday is crucial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, star sail said: I don’t want to be negative or borrow worry but I am concerned that Man Utd might poach Hammell for the soon to be vacated Man Utd job? On the plus side, looks like van der Gaag' gonnae be available soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 36 minutes ago, star sail said: I don’t want to be negative or borrow worry but I am concerned that Man Utd might poach Hammell for the soon to be vacated Man Utd job? Hooooo I said that about half an hour before you and I patented it!! Heh he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, MJC_mkII said: The Livingston game next week will be a big indicator if we have actually started turning a corner. As brilliant as today was we have tended to get results against Aberdeen against the odds over the last couple of years. I don’t know if it’s been because they have always been favourites and we thrive on the ‘underdog’ tag but we have certainly done okay against them and a lot better than expected beforehand. A win and a good performance at home against Livingston next Saturday is crucial. Lat time Livi beat us was Feb 2020. Last time Livi beat us at Fir Park is, I think, about 20 years ago. I think it's just the fact that they drag the game down to an unmemorable eye-bleeding level that makes it feel like our record against them isn't as good as it actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, bobbybingo said: That's what I want more than anything else - to be proud of the team, whatever the result. I think that's why I got so down about Alexander's soul-less approach, and I mean really down. A few posters were talking about Motherwell fan "romantics" up-thread, I think, so I'm certainly one of those and frankly I've been deeply embarrassed by our performances since the New Year, the worst in my view since Tommy McLean's first season, when he was struggling with almost no money and a limited squad. Actually, I'm less worried about our squad than I was even a week ago: amazing what happens when you play players in their natural positions, try some pass and move combinations and go forward whenever the opportunity arises. If we can nail down a serviceable LB and a forward to assist/push KVV, things might be better than we thought in that area. Listening to SH's pre-and post- match comments has restored my faith in our club and football generally. Blood and snotters next week against Livi so a different kind of game for Stevie to plan for. And so we go on..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudmfc Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 hours ago, fizoxy said: That was a huge difference from a few weeks ago, with the same group of players. I was impressed with how well organized we were, and how everyone was working for each other to stay organized. We didn't do anything fancy in an attacking sense, but we used the ball a lot better and played with intent from the start. The safety first, defensive, approach from Alexander had everyone playing too tentatively, which just invites pressure, whereas today the players were free to take the ball into space and play tight passes. It was interesting to hear Hammell's comment on Slattery about the positions he needs to take up, as we need more goals from our midfielders. Cornelius had a really good game. Hopefully he's going to keep getting time, as if he can add a bit of composure to his game he will be an excellent player for us. Agree wi u on goals from midfield..now that goss is moved in one i think he will start n pitch in he's had a few pot shots coming from deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker86 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 hours ago, FirParkCornerExile said: I was just wondering how we do that we seem stuck in a loop of those kind of goals conceeded and doesn't seem to change no matter the permutation. Mind you I don't give a fuck today I'd rather just think of the decent football I watched. I agree about not giving a fuck today. Enjoy it.....it was the perfect tonic after recent times. Moving forward is the challenge. A reliable LB, finding our best CB pairing, more work on tactics/team shape and player confidence increasing will help with the soft goals I hope. A good start today overall but a long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Pleasing. Very pleasing........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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