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I think Gannon might revert to his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation for this tie, giving a solid back four the protection in front it will probably need on the night. The full backs and attacking midfield three will need to support the lone striker well if we are to threaten the Steaua goal and even keep some good possession. I feel the team will line up like this: Fraser/Ruddy Page/New Signing Craigan Reynolds Hammell Lasley Jennings Humphrey Forbes Slane Sutton If we can be competitive on the night and ensure we have a fighting chance in the second leg then that will do me fine.

Seeing as Shellic's Champions League qualifier doesn't appear to be on, what chance do WE have??!!!!!

When we played Dinamo Bucharest in the friendly in Austria two years ago it was live, so I'm sure the same Romanian channel will show this one. Wish I could remember its name though!

It is very unfortunate that Rab has gone, and I wish him all the best. Sadly though it does happen when a new manager comes in and wants his own people in place.

For me its an experienced right back we need. No harm to Saunders or Page but I'm not sure either is ready to hold down a place in the team just yet.

Maybe watch the Scottish news on BBC and STV tonight, also worth checking out Sky Sports News. As for the game, after a shaky start when they began confidently we totally over-ran them, They seemd to lose heart after our second goal and in honesty it could've been any score. The young lads will gain confidence from last night, although I hope Gannon gives them all stick for conceding the goal. It might sound churlish but standards have to be maintained whatever the score, and I'm sure the gaffer wouldn't have been pleased with that. However as an attacking force we were superb, and I can't ever recall being 6-0 up at half time before! Steaua Bucharest will be a different story though, but whatever happens this is our best ever European run!

Obviously lots of candidates after an 8-1 win, but my vote went to Ross Forbes who ran the show in midfield, plus of course his two goals.

I think we have to trust Gannon's judgement here. He got it right when he lambasted the team after losing to Llanelli, and now he's maybe given some a kick up the arse to show that they're not a first pick. Plus of course Jay's right. It is a squad game and Flamurtari weren't the greatest side in the world, but he's shown that he's going to pick the best side to win a particular game, rather than stick with the predictable.

I got a copy of the 1952 cup final programme a few years back. It was a bit frayed but in not too bad condition and I paid £45. a bargain for something of that significance.

If we can get near the 4000 mark that will be good for holiday time, just need to make plenty of noise when we get there!

I wish Shug all the very best, he is without doubt a very skillful player although he rarely dominated midfield as much as we hoped. His goals return was disappointing too, but I don't think we can complain too much about his overall contribution.

These truly are exciting times, especially looking back to the first couple of weeks in June when MMG did precisely fuck all before leaving us!

If Gannon is on about bringing another 8 new faces then I suspect that at least 2 will leave. Dazzler will almost cerainly be one, and maybe Fitzy too. McGarry might be kept on as he's getting a run now, albeit in the absence of any alternatives!

I think the element of surprise is a great point, and one which I think will see us top six and very competitive in the cups. There is nothing between ourselves and the likes of Hibs, Aberdeen and United so as far as I'm concerned we can not just get in the top six, but potentially be close to another Europa League spot.

Any two goal win will be fantastic, and if we make a good start and control our nerves then I think we will do it. The threat of an away goal will never be far from our minds, so we can help by being positive throughout and being very vocal. I'll say 2-0 with Sutty on target.

Let's hope he turns out to be the real thing...... I never thought I'd be saying 'Welcome to Motherwell GILES!!!' but there ye go! Good luck to him.

All the goals in the match were scored within the first 20 minutes too, if I remember right.

Delighted for him, hope he can win the Robins fans over and do well down there.

It is mentioned in the Sunday Mail about that. I suppose we'll have to see an actual quote from someone within the club on that. It would be good to have that other option, although I suspect he'd only be a sub anyway.

In a word, no! Seen on Sky Sports News last night that Wigan now have a home game on the 8th against some Spanish mob. If we get through against Flamurtari the 2nd leg of the 3rd qualifying round would be home on August 6th, so here's hoping that could be at Fir Park, and less than 48 hours ahead of the scheduled first game on the new pitch so it should be ready. We have our tickets for next week, let's try to beat the 4300-odd we got against Llanelli in the last round, it could make all the difference.

Not sure I'm happy with the draw being done today. If we get an exciting potential draw then folk will get all excited about it before we've actually got there, and if we don't then the disappointment will be greater. Still looking forward to seeing who we potentially could face though!!

Seems strange to me how some have voted NO to an open question like 'CAN we do it?'!! The answer is obviously yes to that one! If the question was 'WILL we do it' then I could understand the negative responses! My feeling is that we WILL progress, but it might be a long night in Airdrie!

For me the whole game hinged on the nalty re-take. If we had gone 1-0 up from the original kick we'd probably have won. As it was they got a huge lift from that shocking decision and naturally scored the winner shortly after. My only concern is them scoring next week, meaning we'd need three. We have to play this sensibly but we can do it, as long as we don't go gung-ho and get caught on the break. Still quite confident though.

Hope he's removed the tank top before travelling!!!!

It does seems strange that the club weren't on the ball with this one. However, we must push on with what we have. No idea how good/bad/indifferent they are but the heat, humidity and local crowd will make it tough for us. If we could come back with a draw I'd be delighted.