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It's a bit early in the season for a bell weather game. I'd say the time for that is in the second round of fixtures once JBA has experienced the full range of tactics and plastic pitches and opponents have experienced our tactics. It will be a good test of the new approach, though.

I like that. I can imagine for SK's final message, the players would need to take a seat for 10 minutes to let him finish.

One of the things that stood out for me yesterday, was that we looked fitter than Rangers. Given that they had an uninterrupted preseason and only 4 new players (as opposed to our 5) in the starting lineup, at worst they should have been as fit us. In fact, given how difficult the League Cup groups make it to train as hard as managers would like, they should have been a couple of weeks ahead in that department. I know they had a game in mid-week, but that should have negligible impact at this stage. It was also obvious that everyone in the Motherwell team has bought in 100% to JBA's new approach and kept at it from start to finish even when it didn't come off. That was clearly not the case with Rangers and, like ours, it's not a style that works if only half your team adopts it.

Imagine how well we could have played if we weren't a team that always bottles it on live TV, in front of a big crowd, on a big occasion.

I'm going to go against Kris Boyd's bold prediction and say we will not finish in the relegation play-off spot.

There are going to be ups and downs, but regardless, I'm actually looking forward to games now to see how we play.

It gives me heart attacks when I watch teams I don't even support do it. Hopefully I'll get used to it.

If the council doesn't grant a license, there's not much we could have done.

He's still talking about bringing in 2 or 3 more players, so I'm sure he knows.

Always good to get an early result when you are building a new system, as it gives the players confidence that it works, and gets more buy-in.

"A draw was a good result for Rangers based on that performance." - Faddy on Sky Sports Take your pick...

That's it - I'm retiring my predictions for the season to maintain my 100% record.

I'm tired of saying we need to get rid of all the defenders we had under SK, but we need to get rid of all the defenders we had under SK.

Rangers handball rule still in full effect - no foul unless you catch it.

He recovered from that though, made a few subs appearances and was a starter in a game or two towards the end of the season.

From NLC's Licensing Policy Statement Any combination of the first 3 would be justification, but I'd be surprised if they gave a specific reason like "we don't want a stadium full of drunk OF fans"

I see Turnbull hasn't even made the subs bench for Cardiff today. Not fit or or on the move?

Funny how different people hear different things. I was delighted he didn't roll out the usual "we need to be at our best and hope they aren't" spiel beloved of most of our managers.

I was watching that game and genuinely didn't make the connection! Also, classic Murphy goal for the opener.

Next thing you'll be saying we should split the prize money and TV revenue equally! That might lead to stronger competition. Madness!!

He went to the Dutch second tier when we sold him and didn't exactly set it on fire. We did well to get an incredible season from him, but other than that, on average, he's a 7 or 8 goal striker if you look at his track record (at least in the English and Scottish leagues).

Clubs just don't "stump up". You see that at every level where they often go through multiple rounds of negotations with club and then player's management. We just don't notice it as much when it's not our player. Even when a bid hasn't been accepted yet, managers and agents will be in discussions with potential suitors so the personal terms will be ready to sign. Also don't forget, that most countries don't have the insanity of a league cup at the start of pre-season, and so conduct business a little bit later. And finally, of course, MIller gets the final say on where he goes, so even if we accept a bid from a club, it doesn't mean they will get him. Given his history of making good career choices so far, I'd be surprised if his next step isn't also ideal for him.

Let he who has never Pushed on a door marked Pull, cast the first stone. (Not me, obviously. I would never do that)

There's an article in The Scotsman today about the cheapest adult tickets at each of the Premiership grounds. Hearts are £24 Then a few teams including us are £25 £26 to watch Livi £26 to watch Hibs Killie £28 online, £30 at the ground St Mirren £28 Dundee £30 then Rangers £35 and Celtic £36 So, no, not true if those figures are accurate.