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You know it's been a good weekend on the pitch when the arguments are about which ex-players were the best English teachers.

When Alexander took over we were joint bottom on 17 points with County after 20 games. Alexander has taken 18 points from 12 games and has the 4th best record in the league since he took over. He's doing a good job.

Since the chances of our reaching the later stages of either European competition are virtually nil, there is no real excuse for not playing in a proper hoop. I seem to remember that UEFA rules on contrast were cited by Alan Burroughs as the reason for not doing so but this is simpy not the case for the early stages of these competitions. But I'm a reasonable man and even a hoop one season in two would keep me happy, since I know a lot of younger fans don't have the attachment to it old fogies like wot I am do. As for the change, our classic floodlight design is basically sound, although I would like a Sampdoria sandwich-style band/hoop occasionally. Don't call me old-fashioned, call me Stalin .

Aye, it's the one they wore from 1988 - 1991, including that world cup.

Agree about the badge instead of the MFC lettering, that just looks cheap. The other thing that I think is a must for a Motherwell FC home kit is claret shorts. I cannot stand when we (regularly) opt for white shorts. That is the only downside to this seasons otherwise fantastic effort.

The contrast rules are there, however, they don’t effect qualifying rounds. Even the mighty Glasgow Celtic don’t order bespoke shirts until the group stage is guaranteed. I suspect we might opt for a mainly claret away next season as we’ve recently had a floodlight shirt (2019-20). The last claret shirt was the year before that (2018-19).

You're much more confident in the Test and Trace shambles than I am.

You keep on with those corny jokes ( and that positive spirit). We all get a bit too serious on here at times when it’s a tough time for all of us.

I thought all this pish was over last year. How many people died because of Strathy Park or Brighton Beach? Zero. You have more chance catching it in a supermarket than outside on the street.