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RIP Andy. Motherwell FC's greatest ever player.

A few memorable ones for different reasons.... Cup Semi replay v Celtic - enjoyed it way more than the final due to nerves on cup final day and also because it was unexpected and against "them". Rangers away - Farninghams game - was sick to back teeth of them scoring injury time winners against us so to do it to them in similar circumstances was "pleasing"..... Hearts away in cup after Phils death. Our support has never been so together and to come from behind to get a replay was just great.

This one has to be right up there. The only bright spot were the original Inverness Caley boys who had their game cancelled and decided to throw their support behind us. Never stopped singing "we are the Caley Well" the hole game. Another stinker was around the same time we had Dundee away the cup and got spanked 3-0. Another very healthy away support and another long and horrible journey back down the road.

All fair points Frazzle. But he wasnt moving there from us. He made a bad decision in the summer. If this gets him back playing first team football at a decent level it improves his situation surely?

Lol! I'm obviously not as brave as you!

Fair doo's. On second viewing Stokes does make a beeline for Lasley as soon as he gets the ball so you could infer intent from that. Still far from the worst tackle of the weekend. Anyone see the Man Utd game. Rafael on Cahill is a real shocker and he only got a yellow!

-----------Neilson----------- Kerr-----Hutch-----McManus----Hammell ----------Carswell---------- Ainsworth-----Lasley----Vigurs ---------McFadden---Sutton Let the team play. We can cause them problems.

No cringe required. The realisation of a lifetimes efforts following a diddy team. If you didnt have a tear in your eye that day there's something wrong with you! Outwith my wedding day and the birth of my kids its still the best day of my life. Only Faddys Paris comes close.

You are right. There would have been an uproar if the roles were reversed. But football fans are not known for their impartiality. Will be interested to see it again tonight on a bigger clearer screen and hear the views of the pro's.

I agree with this. Thats why I have enjoyed Scotland games (Levein apart) more in recent years. Its also why the European games shouldnt be taken for granted. The Nancy and Odense games were immense in the build up despite the ultimate results. This Saturday is huge, which is why Im gutted to be missing it.

Again, you are probably right. But it was a late tackle, not an over the ball or 2 feet off the ground job. As I said, he did Catch Las on ankle and I would like to see it again to see what it is that got Carswell incensed and convinced the ref to send him off. Im not defending Stokes but on first viewing, had it been one of our players, I would have thought it was harsh.

Maybe so. But someone asked the question as to whether the red card was justified. I wasnt assuming the role of his defence agent.

Lasley for me. Was our best player by a distance in the first half and maintained that throughout the second half when we were much better. His workrate for the team is incredible.

Red card looked harsh. Definite yellow although he did catch Las on the ankle. Hard to say if it was deliberate although Carswell reacted as if it was a naughty one.

Not sure what to make of it all. Wasnt sure about the starting 11. I get what McCall says about not being too gung ho as Celtic certainly have the players to hurt you. However, if you are looking to soak up pressure surely you play one up front and that person has to be mobile and run the channels ie NOT Sutton. Not sure the full back set up was right either. Kerr was fit enough to be on the bench and come on so why not play him and leave Hammell at left back. Thought we looked exposed on both flanks as a result. Dont think we pressed the ball enough either. Their players got plenty space to think what they wanted to do. That said, we looked much better in the second half and although we were far more attacking we only lost 1 goal and an og at that. No doubting Celtic are better than us, just disappointing that we continue to make the gap look bigger than it really is.

Agreed. Reminiscing is good.

All the better for our players to hear the few Well fans who are there! A flat atmosphere is more likely to benefit us than them. Fingers crossed we can get the first goal and watch their fans turn. Other than our really poor record there we should have no reason to fear this one in our current form. I dont expect it to be gung ho, or indeed win the game, but I do expect a much better performance from us this time. COYW! Intae them!

We have Kerr and Carswell who can both do a job there. Lawson to fill in for Carswell if he has to move across. Finances being what they are I wouldnt think we will be moving to cover this position. Edit: I realise neither is as good as Ramsden in that position but thats life.

With their rapidly falling attendances it certainly shouldnt be intimidating for our players and might unsettle theirs. If I had to choose 3 points against Celtic or Aberdeen I would take them against the Mole Stars as well. However if we could get the 3 points somehow from Parkhead I think the confidence of our players would be sky high and I'd back us to do the Sheepies as well. COYW.

Age has its advantages!

I agree pressing the ball all over the park is the way to get a result. Deny them time on the ball and get in their faces. The team selection will require to take account of the amount of running involved and good use of substitutes but I believe it can be done. Whether it pans out that way is an entirely different matter. If we could get the first goal it would make a huge difference........and shut those twats on Celtic TV up!

I dont recall Derek Murray being that bad but compared to some of the other left backs that have served us so well, he was poor in comparison. He would make a worst haircut 11 though for his Charlie Nicholas mullet perm!

Wouldnt be the first time it has been claimed that one of our players couldnt jump on here. Or run, for that matter...... Sorry. Couldnt resist.

Both just before my time. Stewart Rennie was the first keeper I remember. My dad knew Keith McRae. Always used to tell me he was a great keeper. I remember big Tam playing for Rangers and he was a formidable guy. But I have no memory of him in claret and amber. I did see the likes of McVie Watson McLaren Stevens etc but at that age I was only interested in how the ball went forward, hence my selections from that era. I recall really liking Vic Davidson and Marinello but tough to compare them to the likes of Cooper and Russell who just seemed to be telepathic.

I dont remember us collecting many points with Ruddy or Randolph between the sticks. Gunnar hasnt actually played at Parkhead yet so lets give him a chance.