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We started the season trying to play football but as the season has gone on we have had an over reliance on the long ball to Higdon to get us up the park. On the whole it has been effective but not pretty. Anyway, the point was, do people think the manager should put more of an emphasis on entertainment to get punters paying at the gate to in turn help him improve the squad?

Taking the whole Rangers argument out of the equation, I think the most disappointing aspect of the season has been the poor attendaces at Fir Park given our lofty league position and Champions League qualification. There are obviously many reasons for this, the recession, unemployment, gate prices, live tv and fixture scheduling all play a part. However, I think our style of play has contributed greatly to this as on the whole we havent been great to watch. Today, however, we proved that we can play attractive passing football AND most importantly be effective and get results. Now I realise over the course of a season a manager has to be able to change personel and tacts for different opponents, but given our 'alleged poverty' I cant help thinking how many more bums on seats we would have had if we had played more passing football and less route 1. Obviously cant guarantee that we would have got the same results, but if Stuart McCall wants to have more money to keep/freshen up the squad, surely this should be a consideration. Thoughts?

Playing down our finances in public is also good business sense as it means players/agents will have lower expectations as to how much money they can worm out of the club. If we come out and say that we have more money now than we had budgeted on the agents would be rubbing their hands in anticipation.

Was going to go for Null vote as I couldnt seperate any of the players for application effort and performance. Great Team effort. However, that seemed a bit negative so I plumped for Law who's possession and distribution was as good as Ive seen it. Honourable mentions to everyone else!

If the wee man is in the huff I hope it continues through the Champions League qualifiers and beyond! Excellent performance today and his partnership with Murphy looked promising. Much as Higgys goals have been vital for us this season, I think this has to be the partnership for Europe as it encouraged us to play some great possession football. Mon the Sheriff!

Good performance. Lots of patient possession football. Just what will be required in the Champions League! Cant help think its a missed opportunity to break the hoodoo given the chances created, however, a massive improvement on recent performances at The Temple of Doom!

My favourite season EVER!

How about if the club asks permission and its done in a controlled manner after the players and officials are 'safe' ? I know this kinda takes away the spontaneity, but would great to be out on the pitch saluting the players in the POD for a job Well done. ....any chance Flow?

Fantastic achievement! Well done Stuart McCall and every single player who has pulled on the Claret and Amber this season. Achievement wise this is right up there with anything we have ever done. Its gonna be a good summer!

Yes. Has been a great addition to the squad. But must learn to pass the ball short and on the ground!

Totally agree. Humphrey has shown a much greater awareness in recent weeks when he loses the ball and last night his discipline and work ethic were incredible. Possibly to the detriment of his attacking game but thats the balance you have to strike sometimes. Couldnt believe it when McCall brought Daley on and was screaming at the TV for him to take it in the corners and then to track back when he lost it. All's 'Well that ends 'Well though and hopefully the coaching staff will keep working away with Omar the way they have with the Humph!

Great Post. But balanced reasonable debate will never catch on in a football forum!

Went for Murph. Thought first half in particular he was the only one showing any composure trying to keep possession and getting us up the field. Good shot and assist for the goal.

Thought the guts and determination the team showed to get the job done tonight was amazing. Far from pretty again, but at the business end of the season its results that count and the last two games have been a great response by the players to questions that were being asked of them. Part of me would quite like United to get a result tomorrow given 2nd is still mathematically possible, however, once that moment of madness has passed I'll settle for a draw and having it all done and dusted tomorrow night! Then we can all relax and enjoy the last 2 games!

Lets all do the Higdon Lets all do the Higdon na na na na! na na na na!

Absolutely First Class tonight boys. Take a bow!

That was TORTURE! The clock ticked slower than after Faddys goal in Paris! Mon the Rainjurs!

Cant believe we are one up. That first half was torture! We are making Stoke look pretty at the minute! Same again second half will do nicely!

I was responding to the previous post about the serious money involved if we were to somehow get thru the 3rd qualifying round with the prospect of another big tie and the chance to parachute straight into the group stages of the Europa League. Im not suggesting we should be spending vast somes of cash on the squad, but if we got the chance to retain the players we have, and box clever to strengthen one or two key areas at a time when many of the other teams are having to cut back then we could consolidate our position significantly. With no debt and the Well Society up and running, it could be a very good time to be a Well fan.

No coincidence Higdon had a good game yesterday when we play 2 up front. Hearts are a big physical team so its a no brainer for him to retain his place. Same team as yesterday and give it a real go as yesterdays results means its effectively a 'freebie' and the prize within our grasp! What a difference a week makes.....

This is financially massive for us. Even moreso given Rangers current difficulties. This could give us the chance to get the march on all the other SPL sides for a consistent tilt at European fitba over the next few years. Especially given the precarious position of other financially stricken clubs.

Agree with this. Maybe the change of formation. Maybe having ALL our best players available. Maybe a bit of both. Regardless, its great to see that when the hard question was asked, the boys responded in such an emphatic manner! More of the same on Tuesday please!

Welcome back boys! We have missed you!

Bang Bang! Welcome back Henrik! Humphrey MoM by any chance?

Aw FFS! 3-1 Craig (pen). Shouldve known we wouldnt get to enjoy this!