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It would be great if JBA want's to stick around for a second season, if he does I suspect a quite a few players would agree to stick around for another year as well, including securing Welsh. TW - probably already has something signed - if we're cashing in c£4M for him then thats outstanding business. Just also likely to leave for decent money, Quite a few will likely leave Ox, McGhee, Gordon, Robinson, Nicholson, Hendry

Sparrow, Gordon and Welsh were all excellent at the back. I thought RCC had very good game for us, lots of the good things came through him, particularly in first half.

We were in complete control today, never looked like conceding. I thought both the chopped off goal and sending off were soft decisions yet not surprising. Time to abolish it completely as beyond poor. Really pleased for everyone at the club and well deserved to come 4th.

Think you’re right on Connelly as Ox hasn’t really been involved with the squad . if RCC was to start I’d have him on the left with longello - that’s the best fit I’ve seen for him . suspect we’ll start with a very familiar line up , as much as I’d be tempted to drop TW the final game isn’t likely to be when this happens . Already feeling a bag of nerves , glad it’s an early kick off

Im trying to convince myself that it doesn’t matter tomorrow . We’ve had a great season and either 4th or 5th I’m delighted with how the overall season has been . In reality desperate for a win , Keep it tight , keep the ball and take our chances . Really want to end on a high - no less than we all deserve .

The silver lining from last nights crazy decision is the amount of pundits from England and beyond that I've heard talking about how great a footballing team Motherwell are. I know there's been lots of plaudits within Scotland but I can't help but feel another level of pride when it's far reaching. A real credit to Jens everyone at the club. Additionally now there's broader questions being asked about OF favouritism - that's not something we could have ever generated had it not been for the impact this has on the final game. Finally come Saturday and I appreciate this will benefit Hearts but I can't realistically see any dodgy decisions being given in favour of Celtic - simply too much scrutiny.

Exactly this - there was a determination to take it to the last game of the season . I don’t often (ever) have sympathy for hearts but I do tonight . i also think we’re being very harsh on our team , we’ve had a tough run of games and not many teams have been able to turn us over . It took a very dodgy decision tonight .

Delighted to get a point - ever closer to cementing 4th. We played quite well first half. Massive credit to SODs for his goal line clearance and was great to get our noses in front. Our lack of squad depth is an ongoing challenge. I notice it more against the top teams who can bring on fresh legs and take control of the last 30 mins of games. Massive point in the scheme of things and I do enjoy the disruption we cause to the top 3.

Once upon a time he came across well (no pun intended) and was good publicity for the club. Personal view is time has moved on but his act/approach hasn't.

Honesty can’t believe anyone truly believes it should have been a penalty. the hearts commentary team said something like - Welsh accidently kicked his head but they were stunned it went to VAR . How much money is being poured in the complete BS of VAR . Complete waste of time and money - when indeed the ref called it right initially

Was thinking the same about JT - he’s not working hard enough - sparrow is the one that side putting in effort but he’s elusive

Pretty poor first half . Slattery /Lobgello looked lively but others not quite on it . perhaps need to change formation as they’re getting through us far too easily . Need a big improvement send half if we want to win this . Thankfully lots of attacking options on the bench

a draw wouldn't be a terrible result but be great to put the bogey team to the sword.

I honestly expected us to end up losing the game . The old story of so close but. First half was outstanding and nicking it in the 90th simply brilliant . Well done lads. , terrific performance .

Id be delighted if there wasn’t a next goal but agree long way to go in this one

poor Al - he's only 27 so quite a few years behind the older pros. For me it depends on what happens with others and whether they come or go. Re Turnbull can't help but think he'd fit like a glove and who knows the call of playing attractive football , getting a game every week could be enough to persuade him. Anyway this is what happens when there's lack of games, too much day dreaming.

re Campbell. In last couple of seasons he's parachuted in mid season. I don't think he had pre season or game time in either of those seasons prior to joining Utd or StMirren. Under those circumstances very difficult to hit the ground running due to lack of game time etc. If we were to lose Watt or Fadigner at end of season I wouldn't be against having him back at FP. With a full pre season behind him I think he'd do a decent job and some of the ugly work we've been missing. Re former Motherwell boys I was thinking similar of DT back at FP. Assuming we sell Just/Slattery moving on having someone of DTs style would fit nicely.

Scottish Football is incredibly frustrating. VAR is awful (being polite). Having likes of pundits being banned for sharing an opinion which is no different to that of the paying public is a joke. @wellfan called it - a circling of wagons is accurate. Add to that the recent treatment we've been singled out for appear to be 'put Motherwell back in their box' Recent decisions have been staggering and can't help but feel there's an element of showing who's boss. Slattery's suspension wouldn't have happened to any of the top 3. The non penalty for TW against falkirk Hearts penalty decision. The general everything a Well player does must be a foul or a dive. How dare Motherwell do something as bold as play great football and start challenging at the top end of the league. I simply hope that's an end of the poor decisions for now and we can get some enjoyment back for the final 5 games.

I thought AP was a very decent penalty box striker. Some of his movement was excellent and in the right team suspect he'd score a barrel load of goals. His first season was hampered by injury and this season he looked devoid of confidence. For all the right reasons moved back to Oz. Shame it never worked out. Not convinced that subsequent signings are any better, perhaps Thor with the right partner would get amongst the goals but we'd have to change our style of play. Be interesting to see what happens at end of the season (and possibly in the closing few games )

Fed up . not getting fair share of 50/50 Not taking our chances shit end to the season

That’s never a pen - what’s happening

We look very nervy at the back . Lost a lot of confidence in recent weeks . id like to see us just keep it simple

Before the game last week the starting 11 was broadly thought as strong as we are for now - that's likely still to be true. Priestman is a very good player but it would be Watt or Fadinger he'd replace - and can understand why he hasn't. For me Said needs to do a lot more than last week. I'd prefer to put him more forward and wide, possibly on the left hand side to support Longello. Fingers crossed we get something from today.

was good listening to both Jens and Fadinger in pre match. Jens hugely engaging as always and love how he manages the Scottish press. Equally encouraging that Fadinger will lose the dick Turpin style mask - like others have mentioned that must impact vision during a match. Win /lose/ draw this weekend I'm hoping to see the team back on top, sharper and slicker. Do sense taking 3 points will be just the tonic we need.

to be honest Grizzly I didn't think you were far off the mark. Best football I've ever seen us play, better than McGhee v1 and just the overall attitude Jens brings - he's been a touch of class and made me feel proud to be a Well fan. Everyone is entitled to their view of what earns the right to 'titles' but simply put I can't remember since McLean a better manager to lead us forward and hope more than expect that Jens remains next season.