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Nice trip up north for the game, and a very decent wee ground too. Had an old ramshackle main stand, a new modern-ish stand behind our goal, a covered terrace at the far end and a shallow wee terrace with hedge behind along the other touchline! Fitba wise it was typical friendly stuff early on, and we should've gone behind as they missed a sitter. Second half was much better though, with three good goals and a much sharper performance. Thought Shuker looked the better of the two trialists, but it wouldn't be fair to judge Gazapo too harshly on one run out. Reckon we'll see the likes of Fitzy, McHugh, Hutchinson and other trialists Rhys Weston on Thursday at Forfar. Still possibly looking for a lift to that one, if anyone would be kind enough! Well done to Grimmy et al for early laughs too, mental!!

Aye, this coming Friday. I expect that we'll see a strong side but with a couple of youngsters and maybe a trialist on show too. We'll probably mix things up over the Brechin and Forfar games to allow the whole squad game time. Results aint important, but wins are good to build confidence. Any win with a clean sheet will do me.

Looks like a potentially good signing. He seems a big imposing keeper in the same mould as Ruddy, which is exactly what we need. Welcome aboard 'Randy'! Also, best of luck to big Giles, sure he'll be a huge success for the Owls.

If anyone is taking their car to Brechin and/or Forfar and is willing to put up with me as a passenger, can you PM me please? Haven't been to those grounds so keen to tick them off my list! Thanks in advance.

I understand that we have money in the budget for a keeper and a striker, but I'd have thought we could also sign one more player outwith Reynolds potential sale, given that we made an offer to Giles Coke. What has happened to that wage?

Don't agree mate. There will be a number of teams worse than us next season. Not saying we'll make the top six, but I can't see us being involved in a relegation scrap.

Think there's only no sponsors info on the season tickets because no deal has been signed yet. Certain we will have a major sponsor for next year, but obviously the club didn't want to hold back on distributing the season tickets much longer. Nothing to worry about I'm sure.

Given that Southend have released Alan McCormack, I expect one or two on here to push for his signature. Might be the wrong time though, given that we have Lasley, Jennings, Hateley, Fitzpatrick and Forbes on board already, with Coke still a possibility too. For me our priorities are a good 'keeper, a winger and a striker.

I am certain that Reynolds won't do the dirty on us, being one of us himself. He's always said that when he leaves Motherwell he wants to ensure the club get a fee for him.

Am I the only one that's 'slightly' disappointed that the tickets are £15? They were £15 at Airdrie last year but that factored in the costs incurred of renting the stadium, so why can't it be £10 for Fir Park? Just a wee moan you understand!!

Well that could've been worse, at least there won't be scorching hot conditions to deal with this time! Mind you, Scandinavian teams tend to be big and physical, so we'll need to be ready for teh challenge.

That's actually a very good point. Reckon ESPN might wan't to televise that game given how the last Well v Hibs game went! On the fixtures as a whole, not too disappointed, except for having both bigots over crimbo, not very helpful that.

It seems a fairly risk-free signing. He's only young, and if it doesn't work out its only a one year deal. However, if he turns out to be a good 'un, we can extend his deal and eventualy make some cash from selling him on, as will Anorthosis with the sell-on clause. Everyone's a winner! Welcome to Motherwell Angelis, and good luck.

This is superb news on a number of fronts. Obviously having him in the squad is a great boost, as he can cover a few positions. Given that its a three year deal its likely he will earn the club a nice transfer fee when he moves on, so well done to all concerned. Now, what about Ruddy and the Duke too?!!!

Like the look of both kits, modern with the traditional Motherwell style, the way I like it!

It very much is a myth!! I spoke to Andy Roddie a few years back and put that point to him, and he found it very funny indeed!!

If this happens then Ruddy could be on his way back for another year, which would be great. If Fraser does go then good luck to him, he tried his best but wasn't quite good enough, not his fault at all.

That is of course true, but we'll have to be aware of the European signing deadline, which is about a week before our first tie. I'd rather have a few new faces in the squad and bedded in before the campaign begins.

Me too!

82/83 was my first full season attending Well games, and that was the first Motherwell kit I owed. Although it was a turbulent time I look back upon it with fondness, as it's when my love for Motherwell developed and grew, despite the fortunes of the team on the park!!

I firmly believe that Craig Brown is far too honourable a man to even consider screwing us over in that way. If he says he doesn't need a contract and that he'll be with us next season then that's good enough for me. This seems very lazy of Shellic to consider approaching our gaffer, not to mention the arrogance of assuming he jump at the first opportunity. If he tells them to bolt then great, should send a message to them that the Shellic job aint the be all and end all.

Bloody hell that was twelve years ago, surely nothing can happen now??!!!!

Huge congrats to everyone at Fir PArk, a fifth place finish and third consecutive appearance in Europe is a fantastic achievement. Really chuffed, now when's the draw??!!!!

Normally I'd be looking for a great game without caring who won, but not today!! Whilst it would be nice for Ross County to win, United are the better side and have had a great season, so they deserve some success. United are not a side I hate, compared to the bigots and the Embra duo. Today I hope to like them even more! Not half jealous of the fans today! 2-0 United and its Europe here we come!

I would've been happier had it been a two year deal, but delighted nonetheless that we'll have Jenno for next season anyway. Now for Hateley and Coke!