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A better question would be how did he compare with Ward's first few games. If Connelly had the same run of games that Ward has been afforded he could develop to the same level.

That sounds like a reasonable guess.

Don't worry, I don't keep a notebook of people who make comments I disagree with! I have no idea who posted about Slattery - just that there were many dissenters. It always surprised me, as he always looked like a footballer to me, and any time I saw his starts for tackles, passes and assists he was usually near the top. He was also the most fouled player in the Premiership at one time, which suggests the opposition rated him too. I totally get that everyone has their favourites and preferred style of player etc. but I have to admit that sometimes I'm left scratching my head.

It now raises the interesting (to me at least) question - if we did copy Bradford City, why choose them?

Character building JBA style.

We managed to coach some shooting into Gboly Ariyibi, so I live in hope.

Every time I watch Just, I think the same. You'd think that shooting is something that could be coached into someone, but he wouldn't be with us long if he added 12 goals a season to his game.

I could only think that he expected County to park the bus and let him be more attacking. But maybe he has other plans for him.

Did he bring Welsh with him?

Aye, there's no such thing as a poor cup win.

5 million + Kobbie Mainoo

I see we did pass the 5,000 mark for crowd. 5,547 the official attendance and I think they said 147 away fans.

I went for the keeper. Didn't have much to do, but made a couple of important saves to keep our clean sheet record intact and avoid any extra time shenanigans.

Every time I've seen us win the cup we start off with a 1 - 0 victory.

The joy of cup. Blood and thunder, end to end excitement as two teams go all out to advance to the next round. And there was this game too. Take your pick...

And keep an eye on his title and cup rivals.

Every time I watch an opposing keeper hit a long ball to our defenders now I think "why would you want to do that?"

We have - exactly what our game was needing.

Insightful update from the Beeb. Shot from "A Motherwell player"

7 million.

First goal incoming as soon as JT times his run beyond the offside trap.

Turnbull scoring the opening goal (classic curling 20 yarder) today as Cardiff won the top of the table clash against Graham Alexander's Bradford City.

Dunfermline away is a tougher game, but every cup tie needs our full attention. Have no reason to believe we'll be anything but well prepared.

Looks like a decent line up to me. Only major surprise is Ross getting a starting slot, but seems low risk given we'll have 75% possession. At the start of the season I thought Connelly was the most comfortable of all 3 keepers with the ball at his feet - although Ward has obviously improved since then. I expect Said and Sparrow to be pulling them wide to try and create spaces between the buses parked at the back.

Fans are fans. We had posters on here who claimed Slattery wasn't good enough for us during his first couple of seasons.