Yir Elder

This could be the biggest game in Motherwell's history, and I am looking forward to the whole occasion immensely. In terms of the team I'd stick with our European 4-1-4-1 formation. We don't need to go hell for leather early on, the last thing we want to do is let a couple in and deflate the whole atmos early. If its still 0-0 late in the game then we can gamble at that point. My team would be: Randolph Saunders Craigan Reynolds Hammell Lasley Humphrey Hateley Fitzpatrick Sutton Murphy It could be one of our best nights, or it could be a letdown, who knows? If we qualify it'll be by the skin of our teeth, so here's hoping Fir Park can be a wall of supportive noise for the lads on Thursday, it could make all the difference. Ach what the hell, let's make it really nervy. 2-1 to Well after 120 minutes then 4-2 on pens!!!

Today was a win with no injuries and some players rested ahead of Thursday. What more do we need?!!

Ha ha! It feels a bit weird discussing Motherwell potentially rotating their squad!! Get us, with our European involvement!!

Voted for The Hump. What a frustrating player though! Some good runs and crosses and even the odd decent shot, but all that's missing is a bit more consistency. Then we'd have some player at our disposal. Thought he was a constant menace tonight, and I look forward to him terrorising their defence next week.

Delighted with the efforts of the lads tonight. Looked as good if not better than them for large sections of the game, and only some careless passing has costs us a much better result. Mind you, at 2-0 down and with ten men I'm delighted with 2-1! Yes there are areas we MUST improve on ahead of next week, but we are right in this tie and have a great chance of making the group stages. Not at all happy with the ref tonight, booked our players very quickly yet allowed Djemba Djemba away with murder. We should also have had at least one penalty, seems to be a running theme with us! Great goal at the end though, and what an atmos in The Pub when it went in! Next week should be amazing, canny wait!!

I believe so......

The club is 100% right to adopt this stance. Cardiff are taking the piss by signing Craig Bellamy whilst owing us all that money.

I echo those sentiments, have a great trip big man! Sure you'll enjoy it to the full! That goes to all Well fans heading for Denmark, do us proud! As for the game? Any result that gives us a chance at Fir Park will do me fine.

Here you!! I hope you're no' tryin' to slag Rickoza's 'truthful' match reports??!!!!

His anti-Old Firm stance give him plus points from me, and the match report was very accurate. I do like reading his work, although I don't agree with everything he writes. Mind you, that applies to many posters on these 'ere forums!!

Thanks very much mate, I'm sure one or two pubs will be able to show the game now!

Difficult to really predict anything about this game at this stage. It could all change depending on the result/performance in Denmark and of course the injury/fitness situation. As regards making changes to the team, if we get through to the group stages we will HAVE to sign a couple more players, as CB will have to consider squad rotation to keep everyone fresh and interested, not to mention keeping us in a decent SPL position. That's for another day though, Killie away could turn out to be any score, but right now I'd probably accept a draw.

Despite all our great attacking play, my vote went to big Randy for some fantastic saves, especially in the second half. Thought Hump was terrific at times too.

Overall I felt we played pretty well, and can consider ourselves very unlucky to lose. First half we were vastly superior to Hibs in all departments but didn't get the second goal we needed. The equaliser chsnged the whole dynamic of the game, and both half time team talks. They improved after the break but I still felt it was fairly even. If Hump's cross-cum-shot had gone in we may well have won, but they had some chances on the counter too. Big Randy was superb in goal, his save after the break from Stokes was world class. Yes their second goal was handball, but it was very difficult to spot at full speed, so its hard to blame the officials there. What I can blame them for is the possible penalty for the foul on Sutton, and also for failing to penalise Hogg and Bamba for continually battering big Sutty throughout the game. Disappointed to lose, but not disheartened with the overall performance.

Good news! Sounds like a young guy with plenty of potential and lots to prove, so he should do us a turn.

Ha ha ha this is completely surreal! I wasn't convinced he was a real player until Monday night, and even then I felt others performed better on the night. However we must trust Craig and Archie on this, as they've seen him for a couple of weeks now. It does have the feel of Abel 'Flask' Thermeus all over again, but then again he could turn out to be decent. Remember how long it took Ports and Jukey to win the fans over, so you never know. I imagine its an inexpensive gamble whether it works or not. Good luck 'Gloria'!!

We seem to be lining up in more of a 4-3-3 come 4-5-1 so far this season, and unless we sign anyone before Sunday I anticipate the same tactical formation. My team would be: Randolph Saunders Craigan Reynolds Hammell Lasley Jennings Hateley Humphrey Murphy Sutton We should be hard to beat, and if we can keep a tight rein on Stokes, Nish and Riordan then we can win it. I'll say 2-1 for us with Murphy and Sutton on target.

This is the right back who played in the bounce game, and was one of the players who impressed me. If we can sign him and the big number nine then I'll be happy.

Hopefully it will be longer than one year, otherwise it will mean yet another change to the kit next season. Right now though its just good news that the club have sorted this out. Perhaps the reported 'six figure sum' will allow Craigy to make a signing!!

I really believe that the club should've rewarded the fans who've shelled out for two games already, having paid for season tickets too. I know its a high profile game and we compare favourably in prices to Shellic and United, but as mjw pointed out this is our third game already. Fans' budgets are being stretched to the very limit here, and the SPL season hasn't even started yet! I also cannot work out why there's no OAP price available. I'd love an answer to that one. Diehards like me and most of us here will buy or tickets regardless, but how many folk will hold off until after the first leg depending on the result? Its putting even more pressure on the players to keep the tie competitive if the crowd deviates by a few thousand. Folk with kids and some floating supporters are what we need to ensure a good crowd. We charged £15 for Nancy's visit, so why are the club risking a poorer crowd by charging 33% more? Disappointed I have to say.

A few of the trialists impressed me. Number 2, 4 and 9 for the Black Kits, with number 7 and 8 for the White Kits doing not too badly. As for the youngsters Pollock and Watt looked tremendous, so plenty of hope for the future.

Canny dae that mate! Some folk (including me!) like to have a paper-based programme to read, its traditional and very much part of the matchday experience. I anticipate it'll be a downloadable programme that you're considering, but that should be alongside an actual programme. You canny read an online proggy at the game can you?!! Its a good idea for folk that don't want to clutter their hoose with programmes, or indeed the exiled Well fans, but I reckon it would cost the club money not having a proggy available at the match.

I think it was 93/94, mind being at a game against Clyde that we won 9-0, with Coop and Mowgli almost unplayable. Not sure how the league ended up, but we must've done well with scores like that!

There will probably be under 19s as subs for both sides tonight. I also mind being at a 'firsts v reserves' a number of years ago, think the pre-season after the cup win in 1991 was the last time it happened before tonight. We won't see Craigan, Murphy or Charalambous though, due to international commitments, so maybe a chance for Hutchinson, Page and McHugh to stake a claim. As regards any potential trialists, let's hope its ones WE are looking to sign, as opposed to Weston and Shuker who we showcased for other clubs benefit!

Odense are definitely a step up again from our two previous opponents, but certainly not as tough as Man City or Villareal. It is winnable, but I reckon some folk will be even more upset if we go out without enjoying a glamour tie.