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Ciftci is silky as fuck. Knock a few pounds off him and he will tear defences in the SPL a new arsehole. Some of the stuff he was doing against Hamilton was outrageous and to be honest thats what I want to pay to watch. His rabona pass in the middle of the park against Accies was one of my highlights of the season.

In my 41 years of going to Fir Park, as far as Im concerned, its been a damn decent season. Ok, no silverware, and the December performance impacted our chances of a top 6 place, but to have 2 cup finals, winning 11 of the 13 cup games, scoring 29 goals and conceding just 9 has been superb. And we did beat the likes of Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen (twice) to get there. Of those 4 games, scored 10 and let in 1. Thats good cup form. In terms of the Scottish Cup final squad that started, only 4 were here or regulars last year. 7 were new to the club and Main and Aldred only joined in January, whereas Celtic had 10 of their 11 from last year. As for the playing budget, we have the 2nd lowest in the Premiership, Celtic are 15 times ours. Remember they got pumped 12-1 from PSG with their superior budget. So the positives, we have the lowest squad age in the league. We had our record 20 clean sheets. We played more domestic games than any other in the Premiership. Attendances are up 29% from last year (saw that figure on twitter). Players play for each other and fight till the end. We gave several u20 players their first team debuts. We have one of the fittest squads. We have a manager who talks the team up and is not afraid to make changes and drop players. We have an excellent team with regards to Social Media, such as the Hartley video, Time for New Heroes etc. The Up The 'Well re-release from The Banter Thiefs gained coverage on local and national papers, TV, Radio, Twitter, Facebook and youTube and helped promoted Motherwell. A CEO who engages with the fan base. The money gained from the cup runs, hospitality, merchandise etc all help with lowering debts, improving the facilities at FP and hopefully some will go towards the playing budget. Disappointing as it was not to win a cup, Ive been proud to be a 'Well fan this season and enjoyed the highs we have had. For next season, top 6 and fingers crossed, a cup win.

He was offered to us on a plate and of low cost. Fitness doubts are well recorded throughout his career especially in Scotland. A maverick, we played to his strengths in last match and reaped reward. Can we replicate that regularly enough? Remains to be seen. But, for the life of me, can't see why genuine talent and creativity is often disregarded amongst some on here. Who would you advise Robinson to utilise his budget on in a similar role?

That can't work everytime though. Nadir is 26 years old, we are in a position to sign him as Celtic are paying him off. If he has one good season with us then there is a chance a Championship side might sign him for £500K . Or he might just stay with us for 3 seasons and get double figures each time. I have seen enough this season to confince me he is a really good player and he also seems to be really happy at Motherwell. He can eat as many Kebabs as he wants, as long as he continues to nutmeg three accies payers in a row then knock it into the pokey.

We are talking about one single game. There have been other times this season when Campbell or Grimshaw have made way first. I don't think anybody would argue that McHugh played well on Saturday but it is only one game. I would agree that McHugh has struggled in the second half of this season at times but he has still made a massive contribution to the cause. What interests me is that when fans look for a little bit of loyalty from players they don't see the need to reciprocate. For me McHugh has encapsulated the fighting spirit of the team this season. He puts his head and body where it hurts for the cause. He has flung himself into his duties as team captain both on and off the pitch and has played no small part in cultivated the togetherness that is apparent within the squad. I watched an interview where Tanner singled out McHugh as being of great support during his injury spell. Maybe he is just burnt out at the end of a long hard season. For me he deserves our support and that some are looking for him to be cast out after a poor cup final performance is a bit disappointing.

Hopefully the same place he got it about Michael Higdon, used to call him fat all the time too...

I’m going to get my first season ticket this year. Looking forward to it.

I renewed yesterday and got a childs ticket for one of my weans. They are a bit young for it yet but gets their name on the system and reserves a spare seat. Im in the same boat as a few others. I havent been posted or emailed any season ticket renewal information. No codes, not even a price leaflet. Was there the usual early bird offer? I have no idea. Now it obviously didnt affect me going and renewing, but how difficult is it to send out a mass email to everyone on the list. The club have upped their game on the social media videos side of things but basic marketing and conventional communications dont seem to have improved any. We really need all the fans we can get, we cant afford to let fans slip away without even trying to engage with them.

Is that another player of ours been spotted ordering chips instead of mashed potato in Nandos? Shocking. I'm curious as to where you get information on his diet and application. I don't know Ciftcis injury history with us, but I highly doubt Robinson would sign anyone who isn't applying themselves. That goes against everything Robinson is trying to do here, which is all about senior pros leading by example and creating an 'in it together' culture. Unless you are 'in the know', then I'll trust the managers judgement here.

At Dundee United (where he had his best form) he was one of their star players and was looking for a big money move. At Celtic he was neither of those things, probably got scunnered at lack of game time and was just happy to pick up a good wage. I reckon if he were to move to us he’d be enjoying his football again and looking for another big move. That’s probably what Robinson would tell him and I’m sure he’d help him to do that.

If we were able to get Ciftci and O,Halloran fir free we would be getting £2,000,000 of talent who have went backwards recently ,but a pre season with Robbo might make all the difference. To me as long as wages affordable it’s worth the risk .

I got my season ticket for next year yesterday , now Im 60 ,£175 is a good deal . I last had a season ticket back in 2010/11 season. I certainly can't make every home game , but I reckon I'll get my money's worth.

I totally get what your saying. This season has sapped a lot of energy from everyone and the way Scottish football is going you can understand fans not investing. Celtic are gonnae win everything for the next few years and the standard of refereeing certainly had me contemplating not renewing but i like my saturday afternoon at a game.

Don’t be daft you will miss the banter if nothing else , I have renewed and looking forward to a decent season 6 th place and another decent cup run wound do nicely .

I believe that's referred to "The Hateley Delusion" in psychology circles.

The George Stephenson stand would be quite fitting for the away end, as it's often populated by utter Rockets.