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He remains a legitimate point of discussion for that very reason and he manages in the same division so we will come across him. He’s had plenty of opportunity, and will likely have again, to recant on his reasons for leaving. For the sake of his new wife I hope he doesn’t behave in his personal life as he did in his professional, as an apparent total lack of insight into personal limitations and willingness to acknowledge mistakes never bodes well for a strong relationship. On the other hand, as a Well fan, I hope he carries on his managerial career as he left us as that will guarantee a Killie side fighting relegation.

Almost guaranteed we’ll get hammered by Killie with midfield dream team of Polwarth and Paton with a couple of stunners and taking turns to slip Moses in for a brace.

Glad to see Blaney head to Livi. He’s not going to make them stronger. If we had recruited like they have so far I suspect this forum would be in depths of despair.

I think people are forgetting McGinn’s minimal appearances last season were mostly at centre back., Apart from Hearts game he was pretty woeful. Another year older and greater likelihood of breaking down again I don’t see him as a regular starter in the type of game the new manager seems to want to play. I think he is definitely one I’d be looking to offload/ loan to championship side and bring in fresh legs.

It could be a discussion with the sponsor though about size and placement. Agree with point that overall the financials will drive whether it is worth a sponsor free option but some replica strips being sold are iconic because of sponsor association with that season. Tbf I don’t see G4Claims being the same as Sharp/Brother/Carlsberg/Jeep/Pirelli/Ian Skelly etc are in a few years but if we win the cup in 2026 who knows.

I too am in this minority. David made the point that we have a distinctive colour palette and that gives us the freedom to experiment more and still be Motherwell. If the Newcastles, Notts County’s, Grimsbys, St. Mirrens Juventus etc of the world were so happy with their “traditional” B&W stripes they wouldn’t be constantly changing their number, width, pattern, and colours of trim.

I don’t know why likes of Newcastle keep getting referenced as not changing their kit. the number of black stripes on home kit changed every year from 2020 as has the extra trim, inc colour variants. Celtic also have wild variety of bizarre takes on hoops in recent years. Whether we agree or not it’s the nature of commercial income these days. I just wish we’d keep the same manager for at least the length of time a kit is on sale

Maybe we should go all out for the sponsorship approach like Lukas’ old club Rheindorf Altach! something strangely appealing and continental

Any away from combo below would suit me thanks QP (it’s my home game) Kelty Hearts (never been) Spartans (daughter’s nearby) EK (my other home game)

Wow - Rangers have dropped Butland for Kelly - against Athletic Club - tactical genius or Trump like delusion from Bazza! And I know he didn’t actually ever play professionally for us but good luck to Bailey Rice

Well it sort of does if he had let them in but I agree with your point. I’m absolutely for Ox coming back if he’s fit, esp as he is our player, although he was prone to parrying a few back in danger areas himself.

Quite glad to see Simo (and his approach) pay dividends esp against that lot. Will be more concerned if Killie get result next week. We want a full on onslaught to destroy their goal difference 😆

According to stats Balcombe made 8 saves yesterday, his highest of any game this season. Maybe he didn’t save when mattered but does suggest that it’s the defence & midfield allowing the opportunities rather than the goalie position which is the bigger issue. TBH I’d be happy if we didn’t spend the money appealing Balmer’s red.

We won’t be automatically relegated but distinct possibility we don’t win again this season and that’ll likely mean playoff place.

The most postive spin invention it is that the post split bottom six fixtures won’t be meaningless 😬

F’ng Shambles

Yes. Jacovitti got booked for it and even Robinson thought it better to substitute him immediately.

Don’t know why Balmer was being so pally with that thug Jacobite after game. Causing his own player to be injured typified his and most of StM approach to the game.

Some wag from sponsors gave him MotM 🫏😫

Fully agree. If Kelly was as still here, rooted to his line, we would have lost a couple of goals from their punts into the area plus a couple of through balls where Ox was well positioned to come out and collect/clear.

Anyone else think all the angst and psychodrama could be a false flag operation designed to form the plot/script/content of the first two episodes of a Netflix/Prime docusoap? 🤔😉

Without starting the whole “is Kelly any good” debate again it does seem as if there are promising keepers out there as genuine alternatives eg Teddy Sharman-Lowe just signed updated contract with Chelsea but likely to go out on loan.

Blaney had a very solid game both defensively and good passing offensively so went for him although given no option to vote for the Miller/Gent/Bair combo.

in such a tumultuous season there have been some fantastic goals scored - Spittal against Celtic of these to both recognise his contribution overall but mostly for the sublime turn by Miller. Both Nicholson’s and Theo’s goals today would be contenders.

Kelly had a number of decent saves, a bit of fancy footwork, and in a day where the wind was causing havoc with flight of the ball, his handling was secure. Blaney was solid as well and cracking strike for goal.