MJC

Correct, though it’s not just limited to midfield. We are going to need a full scale clear out and rebuild in the summer. I expect Gallagher, O’Donnell and Campbell to be away for starters and the likes of Long, Polworth, Lamie, Mugabi can leave too as far as I’m concerned. Who knows what’s happening with the goalkeeping situation, will Kelly stay? Is Carson going to regain full fitness? Who knows, but it’s going to be an important summer for us.

Yeah we’re most definitely not safe until it’s mathematically impossible for us to be relegated. Like I’ve said I genuinely don’t think we will be, nor do I think we’ll end up in the playoffs but we’ve got a lot of work to do yet. We need Gallagher back in the team ASAP and we need to work on our defensive concentration.

We won after an International break earlier this season. We beat St.Johnstone 1-0 at home at the beginning of September.

Defeat today was always a strong possibility but it’s the manner that’s most galling. Yet another heavy defeat to a relegation rival to go with the two we got off Accies. The sooner this shitty season ends the better, hopefully with us still in the league, then let GA rebuild the squad in the summer. That is going to be one big, big job.

I would certainly have Gallagher back in the starting 11 for the next game, though I remain suspicious of his commitment to us. As I type, 4-1 Killie. Disastrous day.

It was never going to be straight forward, apart from anything else we just aren’t good enough as a team to comfortably be able to stave off relegation this early. Agree it is typical Motherwell though, especially with a side on a dreadful run getting their first win in ages. I don’t think we’ll be relegated though, it won’t be comfortable but I think we’ve got just enough to avoid 12th and 11th.

Shambolic defensive display today. We looked to have turned a corner with better defending in recent matches but we’ve slipped back into old ways today. Kelly’s been uncharacteristically dreadful.

Not the worst first half despite the bad start. As expected Killie are fighting for their lives so it’s been a bit of a battle and we’re getting no time on the ball but we’re giving as good as we’re getting.

Half time 1-1.

Dreadful start but perfect response. Hopefully that gives us the kick up the arse and shatters their momentum and confidence.

Gallagher benched again.

Can’t disagree with that. The sooner they’re banned the better.

I can’t stand Accies but I do enjoy the derby, though the way we regularly underperform in it is infuriating. I’d be happy enough for them to stay in the top flight if we started putting them in place more often. It’ll be good to have Hearts back in the league next season at the expense of Killie or Ross County. When fans are allowed in Tynecastle is one of the best away days.

Scott McDonald was always a self centred, arrogant wee arsehole. Really good player for us in both spells but always got the impression he was a difficult man to have in your dressing room. Saying that no surprise to read about him and McGhee clashing, he was another self entered clown that we are better off without.

It’ll be a tight one. Kilmarnock are in deep trouble and need to go for it but we seem to have tightened up at the back in recent weeks and found a bit of form. Either 1-1 or 1-0 to us.

That was a nice kit, basically just a reversal of the home kit from that season which was amber with a claret band. I’ve still got that one, always associate it with administration and Faddy with his red stripe and rat tail. That one and the 2000 - 2002 kit were the best of our Xara kits. I take it we’re staying with Macron for next season?

The Motorola mid 90s claret away kit is untouchable as far as Motherwell away strips go. An absolute classic that you instantly associate with an excellent Motherwell team. The 2018/19 effort was nice enough in appearance but our insistence in wearing it in almost every single away match that season even when our home colours didn’t clash with our opponents got right on my tits. It didn’t help that we usually played pish and lost when we wore it.

McInnes is a good manager at Scottish Premiership level and the best that Aberdeen could realistically expect to get. Before he took over they had been a bottom six club for three or four years yet he oversaw a Cup win in his first season and regularly finished 2nd or 3rd in the ensuing years. That clubs arrogance will always be their downfall, as they measure every manager and team against Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1980s sides and believe that they are entitled to success. Hell slap it into them.

Agree about the badge instead of the MFC lettering, that just looks cheap. The other thing that I think is a must for a Motherwell FC home kit is claret shorts. I cannot stand when we (regularly) opt for white shorts. That is the only downside to this seasons otherwise fantastic effort.

We’ll not fully be able to see what GA brings to the job until the summer and he’s been able to build his own team, as he will certainly need to do. I like him and was impressed when we brought him in, though some of the performances were a concern but we appear to have turned a corner the last few weeks. The attitude and application yesterday and last week was night and day to the Accies and St.J games.

I know what you mean. I’d actually describe him as a poor man’s Scott McDonald. Anyway, the result is the main thing and we’ve got that. We should be safe now barring a disaster.

Full time really good result. Well done all.

For all he clearly has ability he’s a player I just cannot take to. His attitude stinks.

Great! Lovely finish too. Now let’s hold it this time ffs!

For long as I can remember, a 2-0 lead has always been something that Motherwell teams just cannot deal with. We almost always manage to switch off and let the opponents get one back to at the very least make things nervy for us.