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In my head when I came up with the 17 points thing, we were beating Falkirk and drawing this one, however, it's on grass, they're shite and we're 2008 Spain. Nothing can go wrong......

Stop that kind of talk at once. I'm a BBC pundit and Scottish fans would much rather have seen the free kick put out at the corner flag so that Motherwell could have tried to force a mistake. This playing football stuff is an outrage against society.

Berthalona.

Disappointed not to win that but happy enough not to lose and preserve our unbeaten and clean sheet run. Again that game highlights our weakness up front but we undoubtedly are more than decent elsewhere on the park. Hopefully results like today and the other draws we’ve had won’t come back to haunt us but you’ve got to say we are in with a big shout of top six this season.

Even when he is getting fouled he needs to make the effort to keep playing. After a while refs just stop giving free kicks even when he does get fouled.

‘Mon the ‘Well Nice to have a full week between the games for players to recover and work on stuff in training. The flip side though is that it seems Like ages before Saturday comes around again amd when our team is playing this well and getting results, you just want the next game to come along as quick as possible. We are certainly capable of getting 3 points but we will have to play well, take our chances amd stay solid at the back. We don’t get the 3 points just for turning up. We have the footballing ability but all the best teams also have the mental ability, not to become complacent, to maintain focus and stick to the proven plan.

I started going to fir park was in 1968 and Dixie was one of the stars of that team that steamrollered their way to winning the second division . But despite his many goals my main memory of Dixie was in the new year game at Hamilton where him and Lamont the arses goalie were in the middle of the six yard box punching lumps out of each other and unsurprisingly both sent off. Yet another in a list of players over the years that Celtic have stolen from us . RIP Dixie

No one should be subjected to abuse and threats and I highlighted that at the time he left but his stories seemed to contradict each other as folk that sat in O'Donnell stand and were at away games didnt recall it being as bad as he was making out. Way he left club for me was terrible in way he more or less blamed whole support and to bring out that interview with The Sun on day Wimmer was appointed was lack of respect though that was probably the Sun's decision. Yes there are wallopers in every support. The guy at Falkirk home game a few weeks ago at back of Hunter stand beggared belief. Thankfully not seen him since, probably in a mood as we are playing great football 🤣🤣 COYW

Humpey and gropey were rumbled along with the other 1970's presenters 🤣🤣

He’s a charlatan and a prick. I called it ages ago.

Think we’ll take it 2-1.

Have you seen the attendances down at Rugby Park recently? 😁

Financially, I'd say yes. Numbers wise probably one more if thats JBA's wish. However, there are a large number of complicating factors. I suspect there will some outgoings and maybe one return (Ewan Wilson, who hasn't set the heather on fire at Kirkcaldy). We might also receive bids for some players and Welsh's position isn't 100% guaranteed. So its a bit unclear at the moment. We also have the prospect of long term absentees like Nicholson, Robinson, Stuparevic, Sule and McGhee to consider. Some of those could be punted out on loan. Potential outgoings? Rumours of Aston Oxborough being unsettled; Kofi Balmer, Andy Halliday, Esapa Osong. Loans for Luca Ross and Dylan Wells (whatever happened to him?) I don't think we need or will do a massive amount of business next month; more of a tidying up/fine tuning exercise.

And the League 👍

Just looking through social media and the abuse Kettlewell is getting is filling me with festive joy. showed his spots last night with his hysterics before getting sent off. Hell mend him, I just feel sorry for that 4th officials family

I'm not having Stama's miss today as a sitter. He should have done better with it right enough but that's hardly a sitter. That Hendry header on the other hand.

70% possession and nearly 590 passes with an accuracy of 80% at Tannadice is just bonkers. We were the team on the front foot so no idea what game the bbc were watching.

They're worst I've heard, even when they see replays , they won't acknowledge they're wrong...I get it they are fans but it's poor

To be honest after the mistakes at the Hearts, Kilmarnock and Celtic games that cost us points i was not convinced either, but since that horror show at parkhead he has been very good, no daft mistakes, looks comfortable on the ball and for me has earned the contract extension. He will be the first choice keeper for the forseeable future, and i think Oxborough will be moving on, probably next summer.

Let’s hope we keep playing that way, because he’s certainly not one of the best collectors of crosses or shots we’ve ever had.

I’ve been one of the more vocal critics of Ward since he came in, but credit where it’s due. He’s done what’s been asked of him, taken risks and clearly improved. Our best form of defence is keeping the ball, and he’s been integral to that.

Likely Balmer and Ox. JBA keeps mentioning Halliday’s recovery, so he’s potentially in the plans as midfield cover. Halliday might be alright with that too. He’ll get minutes once he’s fit since JBA rotates a lot. Not the worst bit of cover if he’s willing to play the JBA way. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if all three moved on.

Evening folks A final call on The Well Society's 12 Days of Christmas event with over £10,000 already raised. All silent auction lots, buy it now items and raffle ticket purchases close at 9pm on Friday night. Those auction lots can be viewed here, buy it now options here and you can purchase raffle tickets here. A massive thank you to all those who are bidding, donating and buying; very much appreciated. All profits will be split between the Well Society, Motherwell Football Club Community Trust,. Motherwell Football Club Disabled Supporters Association and the club's boys and girls academies.

I'm shocked that any Jim Goodwin team would have poor discipline.

Dixie was one of the first heroes of mine. Gave opposition centre halfs a torrid time with his ability to "hang" in the air and shall we say "combatitive" style on the ground. Gave Mike England of Spurs the run around in our Texaco Cup tie. RIP

I am not saying a few folk might have said something but I am starting to see a pattern in Kettlewells behaviour it's exactly panning out how he left us and it seems to be playing it again. He is very deflection based injuries,rub of the ball,bad decisions going against the team nothing to do with his own bad tactics and such. I think it's Mr Kettlewell that needs to have a look at himself in the mirror due to his abusive behaviour its not the first time let's be honest.

Yes, he was a tough and skilful low-centre-of-gravity goalscorer and I was very disappointed to see him leave for Celtic (like Joe McBride before him). Reputedly the last player to score a goal by shouldering the goalie over the goal-line. IIRC it was against Dundee at the Taggart's end.

RIP Dixie Deans 79 Before my time but great goalscorer for Motherwell

First he said he was taking abuse at Fir Park. When that was questioned he decided that it was his family that was getting abuse at Fir Park. When that was questioned he said it was on social media or his kids at school. I'm sure there were fans telling him he was useless during his long winless spell. I'd be surprised if anyone in the Main Stand was abusing his immediate family (although they may have heard fans yelling at him). Kids getting teased at school because their dad's a football manager sounds like par for the course regardless of what team you manage. If any of that was true, then I agree, there is no place for it - but it sounded more like excuses for his failure, and he didn't want "damage his brand". If he had been like Robinson or McCall, and told the truth that he was no longer able to get a performance from the players despite everything he had tried, I'm sure he would at least have had the respect of most fans. I'm also sure, if his family was taking abuse at Fir Park, the club would have worked with him to stamp it out. Of course, if you are a football manager or player who expects to go through every match without taking a bit of stick when you lose, then you are probably in the wrong profession.

Hope yer 6 wee pals are doing good plus the other two that nobody mentions, Humpey amd Gropey

Correct...

The one that jumps out to me was when we brought in Marvin Johnson, and a whole bunch of jobbers under baraclough. Marv was definitely an excellent singing. Other than that, slim pickings.

Or, if he loses his passport again, no games.

Players have to be released by 15th December. First games start on 21st December. Final is on 18th January. So how long he is gone depends on how well his team does. Zimbabwe's last group game is on the 29th December so if they don't qualify for the next phase he'll be back shortly after that.

I agree 💯 , I will always follow us no matter what but from about 2020-2024 we were a tough watch often Since Michael Wimmer took the job , then Jens moved things forward we are a much better watch Enjoy every home game now

Even if we have a total collapse in the 2nd half of the season and end up with a bog standard 5th-9th Motherwell finish, I'd much rather it be this way than watching an Alexander or Kettlewell style team.

Might listen to some placebo tonight....always liked Nancy Bhoy 😜😜

This has been the only time that I can ever remember feeling different. I really can’t stand St Mirren and the antics of their fans after the semi. Also the antics of their manager, their players and comments from our ex captain etc etc im sure next week prior to the game I might change my mind but I’m still annoyed by them.

You should ask the Killie fans this question. I am thoroughly entertained. Credit to all involved.

Almost a year since this question was raised and various points made so, I thought that it was time to re-energise this discussion. For me, the way that we are playing now, is exactly what I was getting at when the question was raised. I reckon everyone will be extremely satisfied with the entertainment on show each week. The rising attendances seem to be an indication of satisfaction that wasn't there in previous years. I can say that I am enjoying visiting Fir Park again. Win, lose or draw the entertainment is high. Huge credit to JBA, the players and the board for seeing the way forward, COYW!

It's a wierd feeling, keeping an eye on games at the top of the league to see how your opponents are doing 🙂

The header being a sitter is a load of nonsense and the first goal was made by his willingness to go for the ball, get in front of the defender and flick it out to the runner. Might not score as much as we - and him - would like but he does contribute.

The header, I'm assuming, is the one he launched himself full stretch at a free kick swung into the box. Incredibly harsh to 'expect that to be on target' and shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as the Hendry one

Normally a hectic period of games like this would kill us with injuries and players running out of gas. But fantastically our players have waltzed thru it, due in no small way to JBA building a squad, versus a team, and making changes that allow players to rest/recover while still getting performances and results.

That third goal really was a thing of beauty. Passed all the way from our pen box. Is this really our team we are watching? A year ago it was dire turgid shite. We are Barcelona in comparison to that. I hope we can keep this going and get into Europe. Would love to see how this works in a Euro comp. Certainly different to what we have had before

Johnny K had a rough start with us and took him a while to get game time but he’s turned into a solid player for us. Well done Johnny K

I see what you did there

I thought Fadinger was excellent , as were several players . He goes under the radar but what a fabulous signing he’s proven to be

Stam's actual stats in a Motherwell shirt for league games are 21 (9) 11 Not really that bad. All his goals last season came from open play and penalties still need to be scored. He has missed chances but strikers will always miss chances. You'd like him to be scoring more, especially this season but I do think there is something in the style of play argument. And again 11 goals off 21 starts is really not that bad.

I raise you with The Littlest Hobo.