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The Cup v League position debate is and always has been boring. Its a hypothetical that doesnt exist in the real world. Had we won last night we would have been in with a good shout in the cup, but we would still have been in 4th place this morning chasing Europe on 2 fronts. We didnt. And the cup is gone for another year. So we need to re-focus and try and achieve whats left for us. Thats finishing as high up the league as possible. FWIW, I actually think this team is the best prepared for European football of any team we have had since the team that played Dortmund. So going out to some minnow in the qualifying rounds may not be our "prize" this time round......

Totally agree. It may have been the correct decision based on the laws of the game. But the law is an ass in those circumstances.

McGinn. It was a difficult night.

Desperately disappointed that we didnt progress and take advantage of an open draw. And I guess there could be some questions asked over the starting line up. However, what can you do when you get a man sent off after 3 minutes? Regardless of what you think of the decision, the gameplan is already on the slates..... FWIW I thought we held on and tried to stabilise things and when it was evened up to 10 aside we looked like we could asset ourselves. The second red card is a joke, albeit, Gordon really doesnt need to make the challenge. Thought we were the better team with 9 men, but its really hard to effect the game at that stage. Overall, circumstances have dictated our exit. Its difficult therefore to criticise the gaffer or the team. Just need to concentrate in the league now.

The '91 team had some good players. But they didnt dominate and control games the way this one does. It also had an average mid table finish in the league. So no surprise none of us really saw us winning the cup that season until we beat Celtic in the semi final. Even then we were up against a decent Dundee United side that we were no better than 50/50 to beat. Im not saying we will definitely win tonight, beating Aberdeen away is always a tough task. But you have to look at the possibilities going forward if we do win, and the draw has absolutely opened up with the big two drawing each other.

Im with you on the league. Top 6 looks a stick on now, but there is still room for improvement in this squad, so if we dont make top 3 or 4 Id be disappointed, but still view it as a good season. Re the cup though, the chances of the uglies drawing each other before the semis and both Hearts and Hibs being out, doesnt come along too often, especially coinciding with us having a good team. So I think this IS about as good a chance of winning a cup as we are going to get. But much like the chance the League Cup afforded us, we still need to step up and do the business. Tonight is huge. Win and we have a winnable tie to get us back to Hampden. At that point all bets are off. Lose and we will be moping around wondering "what if" once more......

They keep trying to get that headline, and he keeps batting them away! 🧡❤️🧡

I presume "Soccer" is behind Aussie Rules, Rugby League and Cricket for attendances?

I had assumed Sydney would be a fairly big club with a big support and a decent stadium. I guess that isnt the case?

A couple of wrongs to right!

Its two. Missed yesterday and will miss St Mirren.

I think its absolutely mind blowing that we are even contemplating it. I thought those days were gone and never coming back. Of course Rangers and Celtic have both made catastrophic management appointments this season and allowed Hearts and ourselves to capitalise, but I certainly couldnt see this coming at the start of the season, and Im probably one of the happiest clappers out there. We are still a fair bit back mind you but if we can win our game in hand and secure a few more good results (particularly away from home) before the split, I think we can still be in touch going into the split where it will be all to play for.

I get that. And we have all been programmed over many, many years to think that way. I keep waiting for this bubble to burst and for us to throw in a stinker. But, League Cup semi aside (and that wasnt even that awful for the most part) it just hasnt happened. At some point I think we need to decide whether this manager and this team has earned that trust. If we can win this one, it will be another step along the road......

Having seen both teams yesterday, what is your logic for that?

This season is but a ladder to be climbed! 😉

I think we win this one. Aberdeen pressed us really hard today and we got sucked into attacking the space in front of us leaving us wide open at the back. Jens wont allow that to happen again, so I expect us to be more disciplined defensively and restrict their chances. It will make it a tighter game, but I think we have the quality to get the goal we need. 1-0 Motherwell.

McGinn was imperious today, however, I went for Oscar Priestman. He was absolutely everywhere and always available to take the ball. Took so much pressure off his team mates given how hard Aberdeen tried to press us. Outstanding performance.

Thought our offensive performance was pretty good today (finishing aside) and it was certainly another entertaining game. If I have one complaint, it was that we were a bit gung ho at times and left ourselves open to the counter attack way too often. At one point we had 5 guys in the Aberdeen box and 50 yards between them and our back four with only two Aberdeen players in the space in between! I think that made life a little bit more uncomfortable defensively than it needed to be. I get the teams enthusiasm for getting forward and scoring goals, but our clean sheets have been built on structured possession and that today was back to the Tynecastle 3-3 madness. Overall, still a great 3 points and Im sure Jens will have things tightened up for Wednesday so we dont conceed so much possession/chances. Only 7 points off top place if we win our game in hand. Its still all to play for.....

The defenders grabbed an arm each with Said! Couldbt believe they didnt get carded. Dickinson is no Bargain. But he is a bit of a Hunt!

Jens has done the opposite! Pretty much full strength! Must be hoping to put it to bed early then rotate those that need minutes. Fingers crossed!

His fitness and energy were one of his main attributes. I can only think that one of his injuries has left him unable to get back to his previous levels. Either that, or he is so disillusioned with fitba his head just isnt in it anymore. Sad.

Maybe his new manager was trying to take the weight off his shoulders! 😍😍😍

Think its the Norwegian boy from St Ettienne.....

That has to be good news going into an important double header!

I think the average home attendance is definitely north of 6000. I would guess that under Kettlewell it would have been around 4000. Certainly been as low as 3500 for midwinter relegation scraps. That benefit to the club of that additional revenue over the course of the season cannot be underestimated.