texanwellfan

Well it is an improvement. Before we were never in the games, were pish to watch never had the ball and getting beat. Compare where we were to where we are and it’s better than I thought it would be. Goalie has cost us 4 points the last two games. So I get your point that we are still not winning games and we do need to start doing that. Is it as easy as putting Ox back in goals? Maybe.

Dreadful mistake. First with the pass then the drops is

Excellent goal. No more than we deserve.

I didn’t realize Slattery was injured. Hopefully not out for long

Is he back available for tomorrow’s game?

Correct! No easy games. We are certainly capable of taking 3 points but need to continue to play well and keep our focus for the full game, taking our chances when they come along.

Not really sure what intimidating atmosphere means. But I think the crowd should Channel the energy into backing the team. I think some people are of the opinion that the best think we can do to annoy SK is to ignore him but of course I’m sure there are many who want to have a go at him. You pay your money you take your choice. I’m just hoping our performance on the park keeps us us enthralled and that we have no time to even think about SK ‘cause we are enjoying watching our team so much

Yep. I’d say CB way top of the list. Maybe even the only one on the list so we can afford a good one.

Definitely think the fans should treat this as a normal game and forget/ignore SK being their manager. No banners, no songs, no abuse just focus on supporting our team. Let’s just get 3 points cause that’s really what matters. COYW!!!!!

Looks like BBC agrees with Record

We need another Kipre !

Thought it was only free agents and yes, from what I’ve seen it shuts at 7pm on Monday.

Grimsby 12-11 on PKs over Man U

Makes sense.

No new rumours?

Not long till transfer window closes and I’m really hoping we are in the process of getting a center back signed up that is better than anyone we have. Not a slight on the players we have but obviously if you’re trying to strengthen the team you want better than what you have. I’m ok with our two keepers, I think we have good numbers and decent back up for our midfield and forward positions but centre back position is where we need to strengthen. I think we will be hard to beat if we can find that player. Combine hard to beat with the football we are playing and it could be the most enjoyable season for a long long time. Added to that is the excitement of the fans. Already more people coming to the games with positive encouragement for the players and creating a much more vibrant atmosphere. Even people talking of bringing their friends to watch us and people who have been scunnered over the years talking of coming back to Fir Park. It’s quite a while since there has been such an optimistic feel like this around Fir Park and getting a strong imposing footballing centre half will help immensely to keep that going. C’mon Motherwell, one more Rabbit out of the hat!!

I know. We can never just sit back relax and enjoy us playing well. We just keep on waiting to collapse and be disappointed. I mean we have gone 9 games unbeaten and deservedly so. We know we will loose at some point and that will definitely be disappointing but please don’t let it be against SK’s team!! I really, really hope we give them a thumping and strike a victory for playing good football over dull negative kick and hope stuff that has been the bane of Scottish football for so many years now.

Did Miller get any game time?

Haven’t seen him at all and so have no idea if he’s the type of player that would benefit us or not. Like most people are saying, regardless of how good Rice is, I’d much rather use our resources to get a starting centre back.

They just take him to stop us getting him ? (just kidding! I’m not paranoid)

Hopefully we will see some activity on here this week. Weren’t we looking at a young centre back on loan from Man City at one point? Did it fall thru or just a false rumor?

I’m sure there were a lot of people (not just MJC) thinking, but maybe not saying, that we would be on zero Points after the first three games. To come thru those first three games undefeated is very encouraging indeed. Yes, we need to win games but we can all see areas that need improving. If we can address those areas before this window closes you have to be optimistic of us doing well in the league

Focusing on the plus side of the game our three goals were very good especially the last two. The second goal we won the ball around the half way line then moved forward a little before ending up going back to the keeper from there, we of course, ended up scoring. 11 passes in total. the third goal we won the ball around our 18 yard line and again ball was played back to keeper and again, we scored. 9 passes in total. Our ball possession is as good as I can remember it ever being and hopefully we will get better as the season goes on. (can you tell I’m retired) 😂

I’d love to see us qualify for Europe and play there wit the same team that qualified. Unfortunately we are in a position where we have to almost rebuild the team each year, particularly if they played well then our good players are off.

Right! McGinn or any player for that matter has to be aware of the his defensive line and where the forward are and then step up before the player passes the ball. We haven’t quite mastered that yet. In fact the defensive line should be stepping up in unison like the old Arsenal team of the 70’s I think it was. I’ve also noticed on several occasions where we have followed runners keeping them onside instead of closing in on the man with the ball and letting the runner drift offside.