rambunctious

At least it's no Aberdeen

I was actually only half joking. I think he's probably been one of our best (or least worse) performers this year. I think he's a decent young player (when played in his natural position) and has potential to turn into a key player for us. I'd be dropping McManus for him.

Fraser Kerr is our best player

Don't be silly. Lee Hollis got it as well

Is Strathaven 'down South'? Sweet rumour though.

Yes. I can't believe McCall wasn't sacked after that first goalless game at Parkhead. That is completely unacceptable. Imagine what we could've achieved if someone competent was in charge? Three successive runner up spots instead of two, maybe?

How do you know that Black's hopeless? It's the same management team that finished 2nd last year as well.

Despite doing brilliantly last season I wasn't always a fan of the Lasley/Carswell midfield duo. I felt we were a bit one dimensional at times (see our inability to beat our fellow top six teams last year). Lasley and Carswell are good "all-rounders" who are decent at everything but excellent at nothing. I think they're too similar to play together and we'd definitely benefit from a change. I'd quite like to see Lawson sitting deep with Lasley playing alongside Vigurs who'd be allowed to roam free and not worry too much about defending. Let's play players in their best positions/roles like you said, Fat Tony. ETA: I don't blame McCall for sticking with the straightforward 442 thus far. It's worked tremendously well (tremendously, brilliantly, fantastically well in fact) for us before this season, but that's a dozen games this season and it's obviously no working.

McManus - Experienced pro that's played at the highest level. He's no been brilliant since he joined but he's a good player. Nielsen - I agree that he's a waste of money, but he'll have been Marshall's signing and not McCall's. Twardzik - He's not great but he's still a young lad. Cheap option. Ramsden - Spends a lot of time on the injury table but he was our best player last year when he was playing. Vigurs - His defensive work rate and ability leaves much to be desired. Our most talented player who is a joy to watch when on form. Lawson - Has spent a while injured but it's obvious he's a good player. Could be good with a run in the team but will likely go with the breakthrough of Leitch. Ainsworth - Seriously?! You not remember last year? Has been known to hide in games but he's one of 2 or 3 players capable of winning a game for us. Law - He's been pretty rotten but has had to make a big step up from non-league. One year deal and he'll be on peanuts, hardly a big risk. I don't think he's as bad as a lot of folk are making out but he definitely shouldn't have started as many games as he has.

100% Vigurs' fault for being unable to track back and stick to his man

3-0 Motherwell. I think the players will be out for revenge.

I remember it well. Seems like only yesterday.

I had a similar call from a girl at the club last week talking about hospitality for ST holders etc. A nice touch, like you said. Hospitality's not something I've ever done or am really that interested in, but she did make me aware of the offers which I didn't know about.

My reply wasn't aimed at just him to be fair. The man's been in the job only a matter of months, and has done absolutely nothing wrong as far as I can tell. I think people are far too quick to slate him, McCall, Kenny Black and every single player. Imagine you got demoted in your job after being in it as short a time as he has? Or imagine that you got sacked (like some people are asking of Black) after having a slow start to the year in your job after 3 years of unparalleled success. We're 5 games into a 38 game league season for fuck sake

A ratio of almost 3:1 for reasonable to unreasonable Motherwell fans. Better than I thought.

Some people

How much did he spend?

We'll take it

I know exactly who you're talking about so I feel your pain. The father was sat near to me at Tannadice the other week, but thankfully he had lost his voice by half time. He must be due a heart attack or something soon though, so we might get a break.

For playing Kilmarnock? Probably not, but Vigurs is our only fit left sided player so I'd want him wide. I'm not sure Lasley has had enough bad games to deserve to be dropped, and I'm not sure Leitch has had enough good games to merit starting over him, but I do think a midfield duo of Leitch and Carswell could be our best option at some point. I think for next week with our makeshift defence, Lasley's experience would be beneficial. Central midfield isn't a problem in my eyes though. It's the wide areas that are of concern, although that's been mainly down to injuries and Ainsworth's lack of form. I'll be more inclined to judge us once we've had our strongest XI on the field.

Tbh, I reckon he (and the others) have just been rotten, simple as that. Ainsworth went from fucking unplayable to fucking unpick-able at times last year. If not, hopefully with us not having a midweek game anyone who is carrying a knock will be fine for Saturday. We could really do with a win, even if it's just to calm the panty-wetters on here down.

Well I think he did say after the Inverness game that he doesn't expect anyone else to be back. A couple of weeks I think he said before Hammell/Ramsden/ZFA will be training again. I reckon it'll be the same squad as Saturday but with Ojamaa, O'Brien, Vigurs and Lawson hopefully that wee bit fitter.

Fuck knows what team we'll put out. There's a good few that could be doing with getting dropped but unfortunately that can't happen. Twardzik Reid O'Brien McManus Kerr Ainsworth Lasley Carswell Vigurs Erwin Ojamaa Hopefully it's something along those lines. The actual team selection won't bother me too much just as long as we go with a straight up 442. I reckon Ferguson would fare better if he had Vigurs playing in front of him, but on the assumption that this O'Brien is fit (and good) I wouldn't mind him coming in. Lasley to get the nod ahead of Leitch purely because of his experience.

You're at it

I can think of one who's still at the club. I'm not entirely sure what Hollis did to be branded as shit. He was in fact one of our more reliable players last season.