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Big thanks to Findlay then !

dunne is a bench warmer texan, only brought on to kick cnuts

Simply down to fitness. Slattery could never have been accused of being fat but these modern kits really do show up who's carrying a little extra weight and last season it was him for sure.

Bloody predictive text!! I am such a Duck at times!! 😜😜

Walked back along Gorgie Road to Haymarket after the game as did quite a few Motherwell fans from what I saw. And had a pint in a pub yards from Tynecastle before the game. Chatted to several Hearts fans along the way and on the tram. Not a sign of bother. Not saying I have never seen confrontation over the years but Sunday appeared peaceful. I remember being pursued along *Brewery Lane" many years ago having consigned them to another year of lower league football. Happy day! Perhaps Hearts recent results had an effect on things this weekend. My experience is that all non OF fans tend to create more bother at away matches where a small number think they have a point to prove. Motherwell included. I have also been at a few non Motherwell Hearts and Hibs games in recent times and have not come across any bigoted goings on. Admittedly I have not been at any local derbies or games against either Old Firm where I guess such disgusting behaviour is more likely. To the contrary, I have not been at any Celtic or Rangers match, regardless of opponent, where religious bigotry and just plain disgusting behaviour has not been on display. So from my experience, and as someone who has lived and worked in Edinbugh since the 1980's, I don't think it is correct to class Hearts/Hibs fans in the same category as many followers of Celtic and Rangers. I say that as someone who has no time whatsoever for Hearts, going back to Texaco Cup games and having had to suffer the comments of Hearts fans throughout my working career. But I do agree with MJC. With 18000 fans cheering them on and the stands constructed the way they are, the atmosphere can be as electric and intimidating as any ground in the UK. So more credit to Motherwell on Sunday for dealing with that atmosphere and coming away with a deserved victory. And respect to the fantastic, vocal Motherwell support who made themselves heard from start to finish. That support was something a number of Hearts fans commented on post match.

Other than avoiding going to Parkhead and Ibrox for obvious reasons, the only other ground I generally avoid now is Tynecastle. The only time I've ever felt unsafe as an away fan in recent years has been on the streets of Gorgie and in local bars before a game. I find that some of their fans are incredibly aggressive and hostile towards opposition fans, even when it's just me minding my own business. I'm not talking about general banter, I'm talking about threats of violence where I've felt exposed and at risk so have had to move on quickly. My view and experience are unsurprising given the links between some Hearts fans and Tommy Robinson and the EDL. Absolute scum.

It wouldn't astound me to see Kettlewell shift O'Donnell in one to right centre half and play Gent and Spencer as wing backs. Not saying that's what will happen but wouldn't be totally surprised if it did...

I think there was about 27,000 at the game. Maybe the Hearts Texaco Cup clash just shaded it though with about 28,000. Very uncomfortable.

that was the blood n snotters mid week under the lights with oor white strip on kind of cup tie texan

I’d be more than happy to see Kelly play out his career at Fir Park. The distribution thing is strange. When he first came to us I thought his distribution was excellent but it seems to have fallen away a bit. I would have thought that with a little bit of work and focus his distribution could be back as good as it ever was.

Maybe someone can return the favour to Charles Dunne for last time 👊