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Lot of good possession football, but never seriously threatended their goal which was a little disappointing. The Sheriff was marshalled well by Rogne and Wilson who had clearly done their homework. Main plus was that we put in a performance worthy of our league position and were not seriously outclassed at any time. The same level of application with a little more adventure against Rangers at Fir Park should see us give them an overdue beating, although we havent shown this against them for quite some time, but here's hoping. Onwards and upwards.

Didnt say it was that season but it was that year. (wink) As for my recollections of the title race, it was a long time ago! That team has also got better in my mind with every year that has passed!

1994 was without doubt my best year as a Motherwell fan. Even better than 1991 despite the euphoria of winning the cup. We played some great football and had a real chance of winning the league. My recollection is that despite blowing a couple of really important games, we were still only 2 points behind Rangers on the last day and still in with a shout. I wont argue with the posts above, but I thought they were away to Hibs on the last day while we had St Johnstone at home? I recall going to the game with a real sense of anticipation that it could still happen if Rangers lost and we won we were champions....SIMPLES! Was gut wrenching not to even hold up our end of the deal (I think it was Billy Dodds who scored the goal) although it wouldnt have mattered as Rangers won in the end. Fairly sure they score late on as well. To not even finish second just added insult to injury! Whilst I am really excited about where we will end up this season, I dont think you can compare th quality of the 2 teams. The 1994 squad had real class, remember they scared the sh*** out of Borrusia Dortmund that year. However, I d sense the same snse of togetherness about this lot so we should definitely be aiming high. We have never experienced Champions League football at this club and may never get the chance again, so lets go for it!

I thought it was very sporting of us to replicate the first half of the abandoned match before allowing the players to show what they can really do in the second half.......well done lads, 3 points AND a fairplay award!

Higdon by a distance tonight. Maybe now the boo boys will realise what sh**e they were talking and keep their mouths shut and eyes open in future! Ojamaa maybe the Sheriff but Higdon is the Deputy! Plenty more to come from this partnership I feel!

So pleased for the Big Man last night. Thought the service to him first half was shocking but 2nd half he was awesome. Excellent hold up play, flicks, knock ons, wee one/twos. Balls of steel on the first pen which was crucial for us to get back into the game, would have been so easy to hide and then the overhead kick! Been said before, he's not doing a lot different than he was before but in Ojamaa he has found the perfect foil. Take a bow Big Chap!

Rather it wasnt on the telly. Aberdeen would bring a decent crowd and given wee Judas' appearance Id anticipate a healthy home support. Back to the good old days when the Scottish Cup was a big deal. Cant see it mind unless BBC go for Hearts v St Mirren.

MJC, keep going with the negative predictions, it seems to be working so far, cant believe some folks on here havent cracked on to your masterplan!

Spot on!

Hope thats a wind up. If not its a poor post and the kind of insular attitude thats killing Scottish Football. If we want to drive attendances up instead of down we have to encourage ALL supporters to come back to the game. The club has taken the lead in this and if we can show it works others might follow, and who knows WE might start to get treated better at away grounds. Looking forward to the game. Hopefully a big crowd and good atmosphere driving both teams on to an entertaining game. Its up to us to ensure WE encourage our team onto a good win. Here's hoping the club have enough pies and programmes in to maximise the earning potential and cover a few new contracts!

I may be pushing the boat out here, but I'd hazzard a guess that it's NOT Dazzer!

Maybe if the atmosphere wasnt so poisonous at times our home performances were better and we were winning games turning Fir Park into a fortress people would come back. I live in Ayrshire and had got out the habit of going to the arc regularly but the start we made to the season encouraged me to come back. However, listening to the crazy abuse some players were getting and seeing the players performances slide at FP as a result I stopped again as it just wasnt enjoyable. However, after the last 2 performances and ATMOSPHERE I will be back on Saturday hoping that we can keep the positivity going. Its not rocket science. Supporters support, the clues in the name! If you dont like the performance fair enough but save it til the end of the game. Never saw a player get better by giving him dogs abuse in 40 years watching the Well.

Dont think it's any coincidence that our performances at home have improved with the atmosphere! Boo boys take note! Mon the ginger army!

Spot on. Motherwell SUPPORTERS .....the clues in the name. Its not rocket science.

Thats quality mate. One off, or you planning more?

Poor boy! I guess a lot of us on here dont realise how fortunate we were to be in the presence of greatness, even if we didnt fully appreciate it at the time. Mr Humphrey take note. This is the standard to which you must aspire. RIP Coop. Legend.

Need to see that on Alba tonight. Commentary says inconclusive. Up against it now.

Ah! A kindred spirit! Would like a bigger margin and an attacking display but that seems a little greedy and right now Id bite yer hand off for 3 points regardless of how we get them.

HAS to be 4-4-2 Randolph Hately Hutch Craigan Hammell Murphy Lasley Jennings Law Higdon Ojamma Lets have a go, score some goals and kickstart this campaign for Europe!

Great to see the manager come out and back Higdon so strongly. Also shows he does think more deeply about man management than some on here would give him credit for. Just one more thing tho gaffer, let Henrik/Murph/McHugh start up front tonight alongside the Big Man. Thats the kinda support he really needs! Mon the gaffer, mon the Big Man, mon the 'Well!

Surely its nor outwith the business acumen of those at the club to get him on a short term contact with clauses that give us first option if he impresses but a guarantee that if someone comes in with a minimum valuation we let him go. Protects him and us.

This is all getting really tiresome. We are in real danger of being the orchestrators of our own downfall. Big Higdon gets dogs abuse on Saturday as he has been all season. He shows his human frailties, reacts with one guesture, yet he is asked by the manager to apologise and will likely get suspended!!!!! Football administrators have lost the plot, our so called fans have no sense of reality, I do despair for our game. Yes we have been pish for weeks, but we are still in the cup with a favourable draw and third place is ours for the taking. What are we all goin to do? Get behind the team and drive them on to a good finish, or continue with the negative crap and see us slowly slide towards the bottom six? Time to put up or shut up folks!

Lafferty also seems to play annoyingly well against us! Could do with a well timed tackle from Hutch to slow him down early doors!

I am Ray Farningham. We are all Ray Farningham.

Totally agree with KMcAlpin. We have every right to feel pleased with ourselves but we must show we are capable of successfully tweaking our tactics especially at home where the most obvious change required is to get someone close to higdon. His hold up play and knock ons flicks have been more than decent but have resulted in very little return. Time to ressurect Murphys season. Get him in the middle! Wouldnt solve all our problems but it would be a start. You could easy play Law on the left. He and Hammy had a very good understanding at start of season.