Well-Made

From the BBC Gossip Column Motherwell boss Ian Baraclough is continuing his search for a goalkeeper to challenge Dan Twardzik after former Leeds keeper Dan Atkinson failed to win a deal at Fir Park. However as they also reported Skippy's return was going to be scuppered by a bid from China, I'll take it with a pinch of salt.

From the BBC GOssip page Scott McDonald could end Motherwell's hopes he will extend his stay at Fir Park after the 31-year-old out-of-contract striker received a lucrative offer from a Chinese Super League club

Would just like to welcome Kit Van to the fold, looks like he'll be a solid shot stopper. http://t.co/42hPVTI5bX

Simon Ramsden on trial at ...................... Gateshead FC.

Does that mean we have to put up with Lionel talking about his new deal on the official site for another 2 years? Delighted at that news though.

Marshall to Aberdeen could be the best transfer of this window....... At least we know he won't be having any input into choosing our keepers...

You missed 4. Skippy will launch it in conjunction with the announcement of his signing a new contract.

First thought on seeing the fixtures was that there could be shouts for Barra to go before we get to play Hamilton. We have been given a tough opening, especially when you consider we have to put a team together and get them to gel. If nothing else the fixture list has got to put some urgency into making sure we have a few decent signings in before we go to Holland in a few weeks time. Being the 'Well however we'll probably go and beat ICT, Aberdeen, Utd etc and fall to Killie. That would be a brilliant start though.

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to that on the way to work this morning. Keep up the good work lads.

http://weareleedsunited.co.uk/leeds-to-announce-signing-no-2-tomorrow/?

Andy, a good read. I had the same thoughts about the establishment finding a way to get Sevco up. 2 Goals awarded to Sevco for the pitch invasion 2 Goals awarded for Erwin pushing Moshni 2 Goals awarded for the flare and just for good measure 2 goals for each red card given to Motherwell. May seem a little excessive but you know if the establishment could do it and keep their integrity intact they would.

Think after the injury Craig has just come back from, we need to give him a chance to get a decent pre-season behind him and then see how things pan out for him.

Good luck to Josh and his missus but can Nicky really be called the "best" man now?

The club called this one right, well done to 'Flow and the board.

These two results made finishing 11th almost, I said almost... worth it. Great crowd and atmosphere today. The team gave everything over the two games, we can't complain about that, for once they turned up, not once but twice when it was needed Well done to them and the coaching staff. Loved the twist and shout and left Fir Park buzzing....

See that Barraclough has said there be a few changes for today. He's going to give some of those knocking on his door for a game a chance to prove themselves............ I take it I'm not getting a game as I haven't heard from him....... Anyone here get a shout? Seriously though I'd imagine Dan may get a shot, Sutton will probably start along with Moore, Hammell needs to play just to keep give him game. As for the rest open for debate Dan Law. Kerr, McManus, Hammell Ainsworth, Grant, Lasley, Johnson Moore, Sutton

See Stevie Saunders was also released, worth bringing him back?

See that record you keep playing? There's a b-side too. Gonna give it a flip and play that for a while? I flipped it for him HC, turns it out it has that other great hit on it. It's Hibs in the play offs we're getting pumped we're going down, Need to accept it folks. I hoped all season it wouldn't happen but it will.

Can't really say it's bad planning on our part, by the rights the season should be over at the end of May, it's only yesterday\today's press we are hearing that there are plans to extend the season into June to accommodate Hibs if they reach the Cup Final. Bear in mind that the we could be looking at extending contracts on Monday and not actually need them if Hibs don't get to the playoff final. We probably didn't think we'd be in this position at the start of the season either. No-one could have predicted when we were offering contracts last season or the season before that we'd go from 2nd top to possibly 2nd bottom.

The Daily Record is reporting that various clubs will have players out of contract at the end of May. Motherwell will have 12 players that contracts are up if the games are rescheduled. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/spfl-fixture-farce-motherwell-set-5527856 Motherwell will wait until Monday to before entering talks with the players.

So if we can beat Killie today we give ourselves a good chance of being level with Partick (they have Aberdeen today, Celtic midweek then us) come the split. So no pressure on the players. Got to be a win to the good guys today.

Absolutely brilliant performance and a great result.

Get in... 2 in succession...

Straker didn't cost us goals last time out, so he must be getting better. No cock ups from the keeper and back four tonight and we may win this comfortably. Having said that with our luck at the minute I'd put money on McDonald will try an overhead kick in their 6 yard box and score into our goal. 2-0 to the good guys. The plan was to go tonight but with my coughing and pain in the ribs, I am safer in the house. Would hate to think what state my voice and body would be in when we win tonight. At least here the missus will keep me under control.

Seem to remember a lot of Hibs keepers having similar issues under Marsh.