Yir Elder

He will only be fit to play come late December probably, so I can't imagine he'll be off less than a month later. Here's hoping he sees sense and signs a longer contract with us to continue his development. It'll be great to have him available, but it'd be wrong to expect too much too soon from him given the injury problems.

I imagine his comments will only ensure O'Brien tries even harder than usual a week on Saturday. I can't see that the Sheep will offer better wages or opportunities than we will for O'Brien, but I hope he will give us another year anyway.

Nicely put, and most folk would agree. It would take all the SPL clubs working together to reduce prices across the board, but I can't see it happening any time soon.

It is a shame what's happened to Derry City, the support they brought over to play Gretna at Fir Park in the UEFA Cup was immense. However if we can pick up a decent player or two then great!

For me goals that would ruin my day are late winners or equalisers for the opposition. I remember all the disappointments mentioned on here myself, it is like primal scream therapy this aint it?!!! Many recent heartbreakers have involved Killie robbing us late on, but the cup defeats when a good run seemed inevitable are always hard to take. Humpings don't usually affect me for days to be honest, when we go 3 behind I've accepted defeat already and have got over it by full time!! No-one has mentioned the Dundee cup tie from 2 seasons ago when a win would've seen us face QOS for a semi final place. That was sore.

Mike Fraser certainly isn't shite, just not as good as Ruddy in my opinion. My vote yesterday went to the Duke, although Hateley, Humphrey and Jenno did well too I thought.

It was absolutely hilarious to see the moaning wee ned fall on his annoying face!!

What was highlighted on Alba is how many good chances we made and failed to take. Mensing's goal for me was down to Reynolds, who let Mensing run off him to win the header. The second goal was partly down to him too, but he is his own harshest critic and won't need me to tell him that! Going forward I thought the Duke and Jenno were excellent, and I'd give Jenno a start against the Sheep in a fortnight. Defensively we were fine for most of the game, but a couple of moments of slackness cost us the win. I'm surprised that the lack of appropriate injury time hasn't raised its head. Cerny was wasting time at every bye kick and Accies were slow at every throw in too. You could see Gannon counting the seconds a few times on Alba! Considering that both teams made 3 subs and had players treated on the field, to play 4 and a half minutes added time given all the timewasting was shocking. Given there was 7 minutes against the Jambos last week there should've been a similar amount yesterday, otherwise why tell the Accies players to hurry up? He hasn't punished them in any way.

I hope this doesn't happen, but if they can tempt him and he wants to go then we're as well agreeing. You don't want a manager who wants to be elsewhere. Come on Jimbo, you know it makes sense!!

We played a lot better in the first half I felt, and missed Crags at the back in the second half. The re-shuffle contributed to the 2 goals lost, but in fairness we were also missing Ruddy, Yassin, Hutch and Hammy too so we ran out of options. The missed 'nalty was crucial as had we taken the lead I felt we'd have won comfortably, but as long as Accies were in the match they grew in confidence, and so it proved. We failed to pass the ball well or play intelligently against their ten men, and put ourselves under pressure. Fair play to Accies the worked their socks off, but they are a right dirty shower and can have no complaints about the ref. Indeed I felt he could've be tougher on them. Great comback from the team though, magnificent strike by Murphy and we never gave up. Is it 2 points dropped or one gained due to our late equaliser? All in all it could've been worse I suppose. The break will help us get players fit and gave the whole squad a wee rest too.

I anticipate the same team as last week, but then again with Jimbo you never know! He might have a tactical switch to suit this game, but its more than likely to be the same X1 from the Jambos game. Any win would be sweet, I'll say 2-0 with Sutty and Giles on target.

Well done to both, reckon we'll get a lot of young player awards this season.

I reckon McGarry will leave and perhaps Dazzler and Fitzy could go out on loan. Don't imagine Las and Crags will leave unless they themselves want to.

Its always nice when any of our players achieve international recognition, and I feel that Ross is worth an under-21 place. However if being left out keeps his feet on the ground and makes him work even harder to improve his game then great!

We were excellent all over the park, but my vote went to big Giles who was everything you want in a midfielder yesterday.

Delighted with yesterday on a number of levels. Obviously the win and the clean sheet, but the reaction as a team and of certain individuals to Tuesday's disappointment was very heartening indeed. We were spot on to mix it up a bit more, but any ariel stuff was guided up to Sutty and Duke rather than a bit punt, so that was positive. We also played some great stuff on the ground again, and it was tremendous to see big Giles getting on the ball and pushing forward too. Lovely goal from Rossco and thought that 2-0 would've been a fairer reflection, but a win is a win! Now onto Accies!!

I see Jimbo was on about needing reinforcements in January cos he felt the team were looking a bit jaded, also bemoaning the lack of depth. I feel we DO have enough in reserve to freshen up on Saturday, and this would be my team: Ruddy Hateley Hutchinson Reynolds Hammell Humphrey Jennings Forbes O'Brien Jutkiewitz McHugh I think we'll need the solidity that Hateley will bring up against Driver and the pace of Humphrey against Wallace. In midfield I'd give Jennings a chance beside Forbes and play the fearless Hutchinson against Nade. Up front I'd like to see McHugh start in a genuine front two to see what he can do. That team would definitely not lose, and I'd even say 1-0 to us!

April 24th 1982 Scottish First Division Motherwell 0 Clydebank 0 That point was enough to clinch that championship and a return to the Premier League after a three year absense. Not a bad debut, despite the lack of goals!!!

Even in a poor performance someone usually deserves the award. My vote went to Hutch who passed pretty well and wasn't found wanting very often.

No need to gloat mate, you guys thoroughly deserved to win, don't mind admitting it either.

Not sure I agree with all of that mate. Yes they are on a good run and to be fair playing very well, but we haven't become total shite after 2 disappointing shows. They are our bogey team though!!!

Yes it was a very bad night, yes we got out-muscled, yes our passing was crap, yes we never got going until it was to late, but is it the end of the world? No it isn't. I was as gutted as everyone else, but calling everyone and everything from Motherwell into question after our 2nd domestic defeat in 10 is knee-jerk of the highest order. We have a lot of youngsters and new plyers stepping up a level or two, and we will have bad days like this. The important thing is to get behind the lads and help them react positively against the Jambos on Saturday. The booing started early last night which was hugely disappointing, have a think about how the young guys feel about that. Mon the Well!!

Always found him to be an over-efficious wee dick, but hopefully he'll see fit to punish the Jambos usual overly physical approach and let our young lads play.

I imagine that Jimbo will make a couple of changes for the game, especially after having a 'talk-in' with the team after the game on Saturday. Whether we will start with 4-4-2 or not is open to question, but I feel we are better placed to make tactical alterations that St Mirren are, and that could be what sways it for us. It will all depend on the fitness of Hammell and Saunders, and if both are fit then Crags will probably drop to the bench. If not then Hutchinson will likely come in to the back four. In midfield I'd include Jennings if we maintain the 4-3-3, as he will hopefully dig in to allow the others to play. If we can't second guess him though, neither can Gus McPherson! Any win would be fantastic, especially after the shite Scottish Cup performance last season. I think we'll get it, just.

Hopefully we will have in excess of 1,000 Well fans at the game tomorrow night, the fact that you can buy tickets on the night will help. I'm sure a few who aren't going just now will change their minds nearer the time!