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Motherwell manager Craig Brown bemoaned the absence of goalkeeper John Ruddy but thought his side did not deserve their 3-2 defeat by Dundee United. Keeper Michael Fraser gifted the first goal to United at Fir Park. "I think people would concede that we played well and I have got to be honest and say that we are missing the goalkeeper, John Ruddy," said Brown. "He has been hurt for the last couple of games and it's made a big difference because he is a commanding figure." Replacement Fraser stumbled before his clearance ricocheted off Jon Daly to give United an early lead and the goalkeeper's poor clearance led to the corner from which Daly made the score 2-1. United's third followed a loose pass forward and then a poor tackle by Chris Humphrey. The lads are quite aggrieved that Sutton was taken out of the play by the goalkeeper Motherwell manager Craig Brown"I think we were victims of our own carelessness and we can't complain," said Brown. "We made the mistakes that gifted the goals to United. I don't think any one of them was not capable of being prevented. "You saw the first two - I don't think I have seen two more bizarre goals. "So you give yourself a mountain to climb against arguably the best team in the country at the moment. "We fought back bravely and I thought we might have had more out of it at the end." Brown thought that Motherwell should have had a penalty before John Sutton did manage to score his second goal of the game. "I have seen it and I hate to criticise the referee, but I would ask Mr Murray to look at the 72nd minute on the tape - I have been fortunate enough to; he does not get that privilege," said the Motherwell boss. "It is unfortunate, it's not his fault, when he was here before, he was the referee when we played Rangers and we were unfortunate in that game with an offside one. "The lads are quite aggrieved that Sutton was taken out of the play by the goalkeeper." Motherwell's fourth straight defeat meant they missed the chance to leapfrog into fourth spot ahead of Hibernian. "We have not had a break or two," said Brown. "Against Celtic in midweek, I think people would concede that we played well. "I am not concerned about the performances. I am concerned about the results, but the results don't tell the truth. We have been playing well. "Neutral people would consider that we were at least as good if not better than Dundee United today." Brown singled out right-back Steven Saunders for praise. "I thought the young lad Saunders, who came on for his first full game since Archie and I came here, was outstanding," he said. "So that's great encouragement when you find a young boy who's got a magnificent future in my opinion and playing in such an assured manner." Hardly a vote of confidence from Craig Brown Wouldn't imagine Fraser's mood will pick up if he reads this. The damning quote from the gaffer imo. Ruddy commands his box well and respect from his defenders & opposition players. Unfortunately Michael Fraser doesn't.

Our esteemed ground staff doing doughnuts in the tractor again. Those pesky kids, will they never learn their lessons about that tractor and the pitch....

I would't expect it to get any better next season. Sub 3000 crowds will be common place and not just a Fir Park either. Fans are now rapidly voting with their feet and deserting every SPL club at an alarming rate.

Dross, Utter Dross. Inspires no confidence in his defence and his decision making is worse than amatuer!! Watched a game today on a bowling green of a park, both keepers were assured and confident.(saying that most players at Finnart could walk into SPL teams) Then I went to Fir Park and watche a rabbit in headlights as Well Keeper!!!

Fuckin raging I couldn't get a ticket for this. Wouldn't have been too much of a chore to sell me one over the phone and pick it up at Parkhead. This Shutdown is a pain in arse!!!!

Seen Bayern's centre halfs much? Bayern are going to have to spend a fortune in the summer on at the very minimum 2 and a keeper. Haven't heard of any interest from Leverkusen or indeed Germany, PSV & Newcastle though........

Thought you might bite at that another who knows fuck all about football. Sieb has it right.

Forbes with Las & Jennings as deep sitting Cm's with Forbes having licence to create would soon bear fruit. Our most creative midfielder by a mile, rarely loses the ball, but is wasted out wide left. Barca wouldn't have Xavi out wide. Our best players should always play their best positions.

As much as I think Jenno looks a class above most SPL midfieders, Big Sutty....BANG was brilliant today. Workrate, off the ball work, donkey work not to mention a goal to boot, nice one big man.

Brilliant, brilliant win. Champions League here we come

Guff darts. Should have pumped that mob, but more clean sheets and another point will do. Utter dross though.

At first I thought he had, had a shout, but after seeing it again; Ruddy makes no attempt to go for the ball and Hammell is on the wrong side of Boyd to be doing anything so thats why I think he's not shouted for it. As cliched as it is, if in doubt, fuck it out! That's exactly what Mark should've done, hit Knowetop with it and we would've had a wee 1-0 win.

We were the only team willing to play tonight, Rangers were more than happy to go away with an undeserved point. Bad decisions up top on breakaways and an inexcusable error from Reynolds has cost us 3 points tonight that were ours to throw away. Fuckin' sick those c***s have left with a point.

My fuckin sacks!!! He's looked across the line and knows he's onside, what more does an attacker have to do? Be inside his own half for a corner and run 50 yards to try and get a touch on the cross?

Well he was clutching his hammy, so I'd assume its a muscle injury of some sort.

Park is a fucking disgrace!!! Groundsman said judge him on his own park, well you should have your fucking jotters for making such an arse of a near 1/2 million pound investment!!!!! If he was working at a golf course, cricket ground etc...... then he would be out on his ear and be very lucky to find similar employment the chancer. Game was a non event tbh, we were the only team in the game up until we scored, don't what game Billy Reid watched, but Dougie Imrie was the gash first division player we know he is, very suited for next season Accies squad then. He really is a fat wee wank. Accies came into the game after we inexcusabley started sitting deep when we opened the scoring,even then they rarely looked like being able to put the ball in the net. 3 points and another clean sheet will do me fine all things considered. Surely Mr Boyle must surely be looking at revamping the ground staff, to stop them costing him and the club so much cash.

Craig Brown???

Surely its time for an Islamic extremist movement to take over the Club. Impose Sharia Law in and around Fir Park, declare Jihad on all rivals such as Airdrie, Celtic, Rangers and the SS will be no more, it would be known as the Motherwell Mujahideen. Random suicide bombing attacks will be carried out on away fans as well as road side bombs in Orbiston St to take out not only their busses, but also the Police. Hijacking and kidnapping of away teams will also become a regular event. The marketing of the club will dramatically improve in the Countries of our Muslim brothers.

Scottish fitba is shite, thank fuck I get free tickets.

The Cup is the only thing to get excited about over the course of the season and we fuck it up all the time. Just a decent run to make the season worthwhile. Spend a fortune watching dead rubbers till May it is then

2-0 Game over, season over. Back to the monotony of the ShitePL

Free kick edge of the box, obviously came to fuck all

Fuck right off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Hi John, has anybody ever told you that you are a wee fat cheating Jambo c**t and I wouldn't get tired chibbing your face with a cricket bat" Increasing disgruntled Motherwell Fan

Joh Robertson is a right boring Jambo bastard. Its actually soul destroying having to listen to this.