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Unfortunately, for as long as I can remember, governments of all persuasions (north and south of the border) have at best been dismissive of, and at worst actively hated, football. Of course football hasn't helped itself. This is especially the case in England where billions of pounds are generated every year and instead of helping the lower league clubs, it goes straight into owners' and players' pockets. So it's easy to see why there is reluctance to bail out a business with that much cash available. The financial situation is different in Scotland, but the attitude is pretty similar. I'd be hard pushed to identify many high ranking Scottish politicians who are active football fans.

The Northern Ireland guidelines say: Gatherings indoors or outdoors, not in a private dwelling, of up to 15 people are permitted. The limit for gathering indoors and outdoors does not apply where that gathering has a recognised person responsible for organising or operating the gathering and it is organised or operated for a particular nature,, including those organised: for cultural, entertainment, recreational, outdoor sports, social, community, educational, work, legal, religious or political purposes Make of that what you will.

The only manager I have seen us win a cup played some of the most dire football ever seen at Fir Park for a few seasons first and only avoided relegation thanks to reconstruction.

We'll set up to play it tight and hit on the break. Lose the first goal inside 15 mins. Keep it tight until we lose the second goal just after half time. Lose the next two chasing the game. More or less.

It certainly fooled me.

Somebody's told them that Watt scored the winner against Barcelona.

Not sure they needed to water the pitch so much before kickoff. It's cutting up already.

Stream is perfect here. My nerves, not so much.

The lowdown on tonight's opponents (from The Herald):

According to official Twitter, overseas fans can stream the game through our international subscription.

Season ticket holders just get home games. Our overseas package includes away games.

I'm not season ticket holder, but am an overseas subscriber (which seems to share the same site). For the Glentoran game I had to set up a different account at: https://ppv.motherwellfc.co.uk/ I was up and running in about a minute.

This one looks more like wee Al than Ronaldo

I see what you did there.

Quality. Will read again.

Aye, but so were the ones we were missing in previous games.

They have still spent some money on it, though, even just on planning and the original work done. Plus the Aberdeen chairman claimed they were losing £1 million a month during shutdown.

Have they not spent it all on their new stadium?

No coincidence that both those teams are more attacking - especially at home. Where we struggle is when teams come and sit in - which tends to be the "weaker" sides.

I just heard Willie Miller say "they were brilliant, Motherwell" - strange times.

Just shows that while they may not have been impressive, those recent wins have helped edge us back into some better form.

85th minute with a high press at their corner flag. Pleasing.

The Watt / Long partnership worked well today.

Aye, must be the glare from the northern lights that affected his vision.

Long's looked sharp today. Got back that burst of pace that makes him dangerous.