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Hoping Campbell being out will mean one of Gorrin/Turnbull/Bigi will get the nod. Keeping possession of the ball would make things a little easier on our defence. Injuries at the back may force the managers hand. Otherwise its going to be Grimshaw Rose and Cadden with long balls to Main and Sammon all afternoon.

Gorrin. Showed more composure and control of the ball than anyone else on show.

Pretty poor performance today. There were plenty mitigating factors (wind, pitch, early injury to McHugh). Its clear a lot of our players are struggling for fitness, particularly Hartley. But the only way they will get fitter is playing games (Remember Hartley hasnt played for 7 months). However, we really need to find a formula to try and maximise the performance levels from the squad. Once again today, our tactics were one dimensional and far too predictable against a team that were more than comfortable defending with the ball in front of them. All we had first half were long balls to Main and Sammon who play too far apart to support one another and balls out to Frear who either has no confidence at all or is being told not to risk leaving space in behind him. Second half was a bit better. Gorrin looks comfortable on the ball and dictated the play better. This seemed to give Frear a bit more space and time on the ball, although the number of times we chose to punt long when he was in acres of space down the left was frustrating. Good finishes from Johnson and Sammon for their goals. Good to get the job done but it wasnt pretty and still much work to be done if we are gonna get the best out of this squad and have another successful season.

3 hours ago, numpty said: It does, but of course any kind of abuser is often perfectly charming to and around the people he or she isn't abusing, so other people saying "he's not a bully cos I never seen him do it" doesn't in itself make it any more or less likely that it happened. Thats why I qualified my comment with my last sentence. Nobody knows the truth of what happened other than those involved. The victim got to say his part, so far Robbo has chosen, correctly, not to respond in public. Just thought it was interesting to get another perspective from someone who has some knowledge of the circumstances.

Certainly gives a different perspective to the matter. Laws experience of our manager appears to be more in line with our own, than that of original tweets. Of course who is to say which version of events is correct. I suspect the truth may lie somewhere in between.

Grimshaw. He may not have as much ability as others but his attitude is always spot on and he is always available for the ball.

Given the managers fixation on the number of crosses we get into the box it doesnt seem unreasonable to sign a player that can head the ball. Whether that brings any more goals than last season or is more entertaining remains to be seen. An underwhelming signing at first viewing. Will just need to wait and see what Robbo can get out of him.

Gary McAllister English league title at Leeds. UEFA Cup at Liverpool. Paul Lambert Champions League Winner at Dortmund

A fit and focused Ciftci would be an asset to our team no question. Im happy to back Robbo's judgement as to whether he can get him that way. If he does a 1 year deal with extension options if he produces the goods would protect us a little.

I quite like it. Id even take that as a home kit. Just imagine that our hoop/band is very broad! What about white with claret sleeves and a claret shadow print like our 90s Hummel away top?

Hearts apparently going for the synthetic/grass hybrid next season. Be interesting to see how that compares.

UBH Can you fix that one up?

He also had 3/4 sublime first touches when the ball came at him out of the sky and he took it right in his stride. Unfortunately none of these came to anything but it did allow us to get further up the pitch and alleviate some of the pressure we were under. The big man puts in a power of work. Just a shame he does all his best work outside the box.

Campbell for me. Was the only player first half harrying and snapping into tackles the way I had hoped the whole team would. Thought Bowman played well. Had 3/4 fantastic take downs from the long ball to get it under control and drag us up the pitch. Bigi did play well when he came on and if that free kick had gone in he might have edged it but just wasnt on long enough for me.

1. Check 2. Still room for improvement. 3. Check. Check. 4. Check. 5. Check. Get working on No.2 Mr Robinson. Apart from that same again please.

Delighted for Cadds. Hopefully the first of many young Motherwell players picked for Scotland in the next few years.

Sometimes crazy shit happens. We can but hope this is one of those times.....

4 tickets have been taken. Only 1 left if its any use to anyone.

Fantastic Andy. Tear in the eye. Imagine. Believe.

I have 5 spare tickets for The Shed. They are free of charge. Party is 11am - 2pm Kids welcome. If anyone wants them PM me and I can make arrangements.

A playlist would be fantastic. Need to be a double / treble busting album though.....

Absolutely top class offerings this week Andy! Thoroughly enjoyed every one. Brings into focus what it is that is so special about our wee diddy football club. Its the people, plain and simple. Hammy, Maxi, Robbo, all absolute class acts. As a post script, really enjoyed all the music at the end of each podcast this week and in general. Ever thought about doing a compilation CD? Not sure how the logistics would work with copyright etc but it could be a good wee fundraiser for the Well Society or a suitably chosen charity? Just a thought.

Couple of great offerings already this week lads. Interview with Hammy was excellent. Comes across as a really great guy with a clear vision of what he wants to do with the youth set up. Still to listen to the Ally Maxwell one and really looking forward to the Robbo interview Tuesday night. Keep up the good work. Up the Well!

Corona at Shawlands Cross (now called The Butterfly and Pig) should take Well fans. Its next door to The Shed where the Motherwell fan party is. The Ivory Hotel is decent en route to Church on the Hill. I would avoid Armstrongs on Battlefield Rd. Its good for Scotland games but its a Celtic shop so not sure what kinda welcome youd get. Clockwork is great but as you know from experience it will be rammed early doors.

He also conveniently ignores that Scott Brown dishes out plenty.