Lobey_Dosser

I like everything about this boy: http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/spfl/motherwell-colt-dom-overcame-celtic-height-snub-to-stand-tall-199918n.120478751

This.

Based on our tactics against Killie I'm all for recalling Sutton to the starting lineup, however I'd hold off until after Aberdeen as we'll be looking to hit them on the break.

Just got it in my head that we need to be approaching 40 points to be safe.

Intrigued to see how we approach this tactically. I think against Aberdeen you need a 3 man midfield which would benefit Grant and allow Pearson to put in a Tannadice style performance. Skippy is more than capable of playing upfront himself if he's supported by the likes of Johnson. Given the superiority of the opposition, this game would have been a free hit to an extent if we'd beaten Killie but a loss at Pittodrie will probably leave us needing 6 wins in 9. We are capable of causing a surprise though if our defence does a solid job.

Skippy a class apart but mentions for Law and Johnson. Disappointed with Pearson today.

Carried the greatest threat but I thought he looked done after an hour, understandably so as it's a big step up for him.

Same effort and desire as last week but ran out of steam and ideas on a poor pitch. Enjoyable enough game and merited point. I thought we lacked creativity in the final third against an organised defence and believe we could have done with taking Erwin and Johnson off a little earlier. Poor goalkeeping for the Killie goal but the new signings are generally settling in well and having a positive impact. Straker the exception. Could really do with a point in Aberdeen.

Is the pitch back to it's old ways regarding drainage? It didn't look too great last week. Can look forward to the summer football rhetoric being trotted out.

I used to be behind the idea of summer football until I realised how boring winters would be. Motherwell's drop in attendances is in contrast to a good few premier league teams post Rangers. Think we need to look closer to home if we wish to address that particular problem.

I mind him giving me the fear at Morecambe. Really lazy signing that has probably cost Motherwell a fair whack.

I think if he's worth knowing about, which I'm convinced he is, clubs and scouts will be well aware of his potential irrespective of first feam exposure at Motherwell. Dom and Nathan Thomas both lining up against Killie tonight.

Glad to see he has stopped referring to Motherwell as 'us'. The overhaul in recent months speaks volumes with regards to the shortcomings of McCall and Dempster who were working with a very decent budget.

Given the gulf in our last two performances, it's impossible to look more than 1 game ahead and I'm just fascinated to see if we can sustain progress given how inept we've been for the bulk of the season. Added pressure on us this Saturday as expectations grow immediately.

Keith Lasley, captain fantastic. What a difference when he has some support around him.

Much more like it today. We resembled a professional football team that was well drilled with bundles of desire and good fitness. Good to see some evidence of the pressing and shape that the management team have been talking about. Impossible to underestimate the difference Pearson and Skippy made but Lasley also answered some of his critics today with a proper captains performance. McManus done likewise and Johnson looks like a potentially decent signing. Positives all round. More of the same next week please.

Think it's pretty clear from his press conference that he's up here to play as a striker.

Appreciate update. On the face of it, the club is moving on the right direction. Hopefully we can secure Erwin and Thomas ASAP.

Coyne and Coyle coincided with one of my most of enjoyable times following Motherwell. Higdon and Ojamaa probably top of the list in terms of quality and productivity.

Our performances have been so inept, we could sign Ronaldo and Messi and I'd still no be sure about us staying up. However, Skippy is one of my all time favourite and would welcome his return. Not only for his quality but his character. Last I read mind you, he was playing in midfield for Millwall.

Long overdue appointment and it sounds like a decent selection. Assume these recent recruits will still be in place when Baraclough inevitably departs...

Get shot of him. Boy won a watch getting a 2 year deal at Motherwell.

You can't possibly try and compare Straker to anyone else on the park. Utterly out his depth and barely resembled a professional footballer. Jury out on the rest but they come with a decent write-up and deserve a wee bit of time to settle, preferably in a conventional formation and playing style.

Wee bit of positive news if we can rip us his contract.

Or maybe Craigan, given his connection with the new assistant.