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Meaning, this explains why SPFL have them? 😄

Where did he go?

Was there a statement saying someone had left? I might have missed that

Can any of his pals score goals and need a change of scenery?

Exactly! I am asking this because I don’t know the answer but has there been a case where that has worked in our favour? Could be selective memory but seems that, if not in every case, the majority of times the recurring injury does indeed cause the player to be sidelined for long periods of time.

Fair comment I think regarding Obika. We do seem to have repeated this same mistake several times over the past few years in signing players with known injury issues. Might be a good idea to update our scouting checklist to prioritize a players injury history/likelihood as one of the main deciding factors in whether or not to sign them. Anyone can pick up an injury but obviously some players have recurring issues with a specific injury and they are not a bargain if they come to us and just sit on the treatment table all the time

Tough crowd! We have played 2 league games and Bair and Wilkinson have both scored already but that’s not a sign that their numbers may improve? i also don’t buy into the 6 month statement. Just because Arsene Wenger said it (and wee yin) doesn’t mean it’s true. Wonder what Cloughie would have had to say about that.

So is this just a Motherwell problem or a problem, in general, for most Scottish sides? How does our recruitment performance compare to other teams in Scotland? If most teams have the same issue then perhaps it’s not the fault of our staff but if we are clearly worse than other teams then maybe it is our staff.

3 games against OF pair and Hearts, wonder if they will play us with same mindset and plan or will they approach it differently? As has been mentioned on several occasions basically every game between non OF teams will most likely be close encounters so could go either way. Disappointing news but need to go into the game with a positive attitude. I think we might see a couple of screamers from Wilkinson around the 20 yard mark. COYW!!!!

But what is he earning now? Zero!

That’s 3 games in a row they have not conceded a goal. When was last time Killie went 4 games in a row without conceding? So I’m hoping we manage a couple of goals. 2-1 to the mighty well!!

Aye! That’s right! Nae Arsene about, just perform.

Maybe they are, we don’t know yet. 3 forwards he signed have all scored in our first 2 league games. So have to look at the positive along with the negatives.

They will play different against us versus against the OF so hopefully we can create and convert a few chances

Well done Killie today but let’s bring them back to earth with a bump!

Apparently quite a few people missed earlier post (can’t recall who from) Mika recovering from an injury. Limited playing time initially. NOW PAST THAT STAGE. So we now have an injury free player not yet up to full fitness.

We were due a defeat at some point. I’d rather it be in the league cup than in the league. Need to put in better performance against Killie who have started season well.

Just following live text updates on bbc

Did you get a stream? Doesn’t sound like you’re missing much so far if you didn’t

At least we have one or two players who can come on and make a difference…… i hope !!

No shots on target yet

Dundee? 😀

Anyone know if we will have video stream on Motherwell TV? Don’t see it mentioned there

Will this be on Motherwell TV?

Somewhat related to this topic. Who do we still have on injured list with target return dates? What players do we have that are prone to injuries. Of course, Butcher springs to mind for first case and Obika for second. I would imagine these would be the areas where we need the cover, although it is good to have squad with competition for places.