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Im not sure it was actually a foul but you are 100% right. No need to go to ground and give the ref a decision to make. Show him down the line. He was going nowhere.

Watched the full game back on Alba. Not the utter shitfest first half I was expecting Nothing between the teams. We actually had more/better possession and control of game. Thistle clearly up for it after weekend humiliation. The first goal is a dubious freekick against McHugh albeit he doesnt need to make the tackle just harry the guy down the line. Decent hit but Griffith goes wrong way and has to correct and cant get there. 2nd and 3rd goals are self inflicted. We give the ball away going forward and leave ourselves open to counter. 2 good finishes again but totally avoidable. Frear Grimshaw Campbell and Tait all decent. Sid and Bowman look like 2 guys who have never played together and dont have a goal in them. Moult would have had a couple off Frears crosses first half. 2nd half was much same as the first but we kept the ball better and didnt give them a sniff. Think the change to a back 4 helped. Not sure why the first is disallowed. Can only think Dunne is marginally offside and deemed to be interfering with play. Does Cedric out of his first goal. Good header from Bowman for his goal and nice play and finish from Tanner for his. Lots of pressure towards the end and Frear should do better with his header and could have got us the point I thought we deserved overall. We need to solve the conudrum of how we play without Moult and fast. On last nights showing Frear and Tanner must play but we need could do with a replacement goalscorer.

Thought Tanner was really good when he came on but Frear played well for 90 mins. Moult would have had a field day with some of those deliveries. Just shows the importance of finding a suitable replacement.

I presume thats not available in the UK?

If we can get £500k plus a hefty sell on fee in January we have to take it. We have known this day was coming for some time so I trust Robbo has a couple of targets lined up as a replacement. Be sad to see Louis go but he deserves the chance to show what he can do at a higher level. If he keeps showing the same attitude and desire he should do very well. He will leave us with some great memories and be welcome back any time. He will also be a fantastic advert for what Motherwell FC can offer as a springboard for similarly ambitious young players!

I think they have deeper problems than just the manager.

That is a very depressing thought! Lining up against us at all would be hard to take, but for them? Really hoping he see's his future down south.

Frear. Changed the game when he came on. Great movement for the goal. No-one else really deserving. One of the few times you could say that this season.

Havent been to Parkheid for years due to all the reasons above. Seriously thinking about it tomorrow though. This team has earned our support. Its at times like this we need to go above and beyond.....

Not too sure if McHugh has regressed as such, but he is playing in a much fitter more dynamic team so much harder to shine and maybe his weaknesses are being highlighted more as a result? I do wonder about the captaincy though. He seemed the obvious choice close season but that was before the arrival of Peter Hartley. I dont think he can have any complaints re the games he has been subbed but it is an issue for him as captain. Probably not a decision that can be reviewed until close season once we find out if Hartley is staying or not.

Lots of hard working performances tonight. Thought the entire back four were great and Campbell and Cadden both excellent. Tanner was good when he came on. However Carson was just immense. His save in the first half was incredible and he had a good few more in the second. Commands his box, comes for cross balls,always looking to release the ball early. Just great.

Kevin Clancy is the referee apparently....

I have always been of the opinion that our referees are more incompetent than corrupt and that their job isnt made any easier by players who go dive or feign injury. Sometimes their view is obstructed and they only get one chance to see what happened. However, that tonight is just inexplicable.

Im not really cross about the result. Celtic probably merited a point overall. Its just the manner in which it occurred is so hard to take. Especially after Sunday. There can be no excuses for the referee on this occasion. It happens right in front of him and he has the best view possible. It is just inexplicable. It shouldnt take away from tbe performance of our team though. Yet again they gave us absolutely everything. We should remember that before anyone decides to abandon them on Saturday......

I thought at the game Cedrics tackle was a great one and on 2 of the camera angles it still looks that way. The one from behind the goal shows that he slides in with his studs up, skids off the top of the ball and catches Dembele. It was definitely a sore one and a definite yellow. It could havd been a red but only if the referee though he was dangerously out of control. Similar to a few of the reds we had last season. Skippy and McHugh spring to mind. Dembeles for me was more clear cut. The red mist has come down and he clearly goes over the ball.

Just need to turn the sound down!

I think Sid could be our hidden gem.....

Whilst it doesnt sit well with me that the club are not appealling Cedrics red card I can understand it. I would prefer them to keep the heat on the SFA by keeping the matter in the spotlight as long as possible but the club have to be pragmatic about it and assess how much we are going to benefit from it. The answer is not much. I think Robinsons comments and those of the Chairman after the game are pretty clear. It was never a penalty. It was never a red card but we have no faith in the appeal system so whats the point. Thats what should be being reported but we all know it wont be. Best response is for everyone to get along to Fir Park tomorrow night, back Cedric and the team to the hilt and watch us pump them!

Sorry. Should clarify. I posted comments re the match and realised they were in the wrong thread. Couldnt delete so just left wrong thread comment. Apologies if anyone thought I was being pedantic. As for the display. Well done to all involved. Looked great.

Pretty much my view of the game. Not saying we would have won. But we didnt get the chance to find out That hurts.

Super Richard Tait......

Anyone not doing prematch at Fir Park Club 100 get yer arse along to The Shed in Shawlands. Prematch party for Well fans only. Free entry Kids welcome. Free pies Motherwell related set list.

At the age of 48, Ive only ever seen Motherwell play in 3 finals. Tomorrow will be the fourth. In 2 of them we didnt turn up. Tomorrow I just want our team to show the mentality thats been on display all season and put in a performance worthy of the effort they have put in to get us here. If we do that and Celtic win it will be because they were the better team on the day and I will deal with that. However, if, just if, one or two of their players are a wee bit jaded or dont fancy it we have the opportunity to write another chapter in our great wee clubs history. Id love another day in the sun. Come on lads. Believe. Why Not Us?

Certainly the money that was invested in the pitch / groundstaff has brought visible improvements. The fees paid out for Marvin and Louis have had a massive impact. Without having insider knowledge the changes to sports science etc are much harder to judge. I think with this further announcement though Les deserves to be cut a little more slack.