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We were discussing this in the pub around Christmas time, given an out and out centre forward is maybe the one piece missing from this team, which Motherwell striker of the past would complete this team...? In terms of the last 40 years, my answer to this question is always Tommy Coyne irrespective of style of team. However in this case, I think it's doubly true. Coyne's intelligent runs with Watt, Slattery and Just feeding him...? Good god...

What has encouraged me most is the return of supporters who had drifted away, alongside newer fans beginning to feel at home. If we nurture that properly, it is something that can endure well beyond any single season. It's right to highlight that the real test lies in maintaining this momentum. Positive results on the pitch will always play their part, but it is the development of lasting habits that transforms a strong season into a stronger club over time. When people enjoy coming to games, feel connected to the club, and recognise genuine progress, they are far more likely to remain involved, I think. From the perspective of supporter ownership, increased attendances bring benefits that extend well beyond the matchday experience. They reinforce the club’s overall resilience and support the framework that keeps it in the hands of its fans. A larger and more committed following provides a firmer foundation for the future. There is a real opportunity in front of us if everyone works together with a shared purpose. The aim should be to ensure this period is not simply remembered as a great season, but recognised as a moment that helped move the club forward. Long may it continue.

As our standard of football is the highest its been for decades, its no surprise that our attendances have risen; certainly moreso that I would have expected at the start of the season. Over the past 20/30 years we've had a variety of short term initiatives to boost them, all with very limited temporary success. As many of you would have expected, success on the field and also entertainment value have had a lot to do with the encouraging statistics. Stating the bleeding obvious I hear you say. Many of us felt that a average of about 5,500 - 5,900 was our absolute ceiling. So far this season, our average has been 7,944. That seems to be the highest since 1998-99, when the average was 8,511. Of course there are always annual factors such as top 6 success or number of games against the gruesome twosome that affect the detailed statistics. The bottom line is though, that our average this season is roughly 2,000 more per game than our long term average. Thats quite an achievement. It means a better atmosphere; bigger gate receipts; increased hospitality; increased catering income; higher programme sales; half time draw income; and boosted shop sales. This will be reflected in the balance sheet. All good. Then we have increased wider benefits to our good friends in the likes of the New Century Bar, Steelworks, Upper Crust, Tim Hortons, Dalzell Bowling Club and last but not least the HMRC. Sadly, our one failure was our inability to save Club 100. Although I was never a customer, due to personal circumstances, I know quite a few of you were devastated at its demise. Our challenge now is to maintain this increase in future years irrespective of managerial and other short term changes. We have to retain these new or lapsed fans. This season does show though what can be done, if the product is right. It will give the Well Society a tangible fillip.

£260k loss to May 2025. The position to May 2026 should be more positive with increased attendances and the Lennon miller dosh

We heard ye first time! 🤣🤣 Only joking pal, yup I would definitely start him

No use worrying about where JBA or any of the players will end up. Let's enjoy what we are doing until the end of the season and let what happens next happen next.

Gammon flavour, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Can’t beat a canny bag….

Yup if Jens can see the potential and progress then I hope he continues with us. Is only 43 so plenty time to move on to bigger things. PS. In other news...................Tudor is interim coach with spurs till end of season........he'll need to climb a mountain to keep them up. 🤪🤪🤪 ( one for fans of 1980's crisps adverts) 🤣🤣

I would think he is destined for better than Celtic. does he have the patience to stay another year? He seems to be loving it but does he have the desire to stay and take us to the next level or will he be enticed away by the opportunity of a big pay day and a bigger club with better resources? the boards job is to convince him that he can still do both. By staying here another year (longer would be better for us) he can “finish” his project here and help set us up to stay on this path when he’s gone. He can then move up possibly to even better options than he will have at the end of this season. Would be fantastic to see how far he can take this team but it’s hard to see him and some of the players passing up the chance of securing contracts with financial rewards several times more than what they will make here. maybe winning the Scottish cup this year would help.

A very fair, even glowing, look at Motherwell last night from a Rangers-minded analyst: Looks like we should change our name to Smotherwell........

I would imagine Watt and Priestman will start on Sunday. Fadinger back in for the cup game. Its great having a strong squad that allows rotation when required. We also have the majority of our injured players ready and available for the run in. Heady times!

I thought he wasn’t at his best from a distribution pov but he certainly didn’t hide. He was up for this game and got stuck in probably the most involved I’ve ever seen him be. So big gold star for that but my MotM is Sods, having a great season.

Steven McLean is horrific Absolute weapon

The problem is if you dont live in the area and can only go to the ticket office before the game and the queue is all the way up Fir Park Street, its a pain in the hoop.....