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Let’s hope the cup result doesn’t hide the fact we need at least another two players in a defender and a midfielder to play the holding role . If we can get sign at least two then I’m quietly confident we won’t be in the bottom two

Christ we've just won our first game in months, progressed in the Scottish and we're moaning about a strip. SO at its very best.

For what it is worth: Kelly: Nothing much to do, caught a 20 yarder which was straight at him and was fouled (possibly) at a cross which he dropped. Johnston: Composed under pressure, made some good forward runs and linked well with the the forward players. Caught out of position a couple of times, but all in all a good solid performance. Blaney: My MOM, won a lot in the air, comfortable with the ball at his feet and seems like a good communicator. Early days and against lower league opponents, but an impressive start. Lamie: A man totally devoid of confidence. McGinn: Got forward very when the opportunity arose and was generally solid playing on the wrong side. Was tending to drift inside towards his natural position as the game wore on though. Slattery: Made himself available to the defence, but didn't do much when he got the ball, should do better. Goss: One of his poorer performances. Spittal: Worked hard and at least tries to play head up football. Unfortunately his main failings are pace and stamina but at least he doesn't hide. Mandron: Took a short time to adjust to the pace of the game and the pitch. Did well enough though, some nice touches and linked up well. Plus two goals, the first one was virtually unmissable but he was in the right position. Seems a good addition so far. Crankshaw: Looked ok on the right, but fell out of the game when he switched wings. Judgement reserved. McKinstry: Looking better every week. Very unselfish at the opener and should have got on the score sheet in the second half. Subs: KVV: Nice back heel in the build up to the second goal, stupid booking. He is what he is. Cornelius: Did what he does, works hard and tries to get forward. Deserving of more game time IMHO. Shields: Not on long enough to contribute. All in all, better than I expected but we could have made it more comfortable if we had taken at least one of the chances earlier in the second half. Arbroath never really threatened but a clean sheet will hopefully give us some confidence. Goss

Just checked it out Big Dykstra was in goal for his first start, game to remember.

THAT's what you remember about our cup form in 1991?

Can we start a Ticket Panic thread just in case... 🤪

If we want to progress then we need to avoid Celtic, Rangers and Hearts. We pull any of those three and we would be as well asking to forfeit the tie straight away. The best draw for us would be a home draw against Elgin/Drumchapel or Linlithgow Rose/Raith Rovers. But Cup draws are never that kind to Motherwell.

At this point there appears to be little between the teams at the bottom, our form is as poor as anyones.

I can think of at least 2, probably more, unmissable opportunities we have had this season so will be a big help to have someone who doesn’t actually miss them.

Think he checked out a couple of weeks ago anyway