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He was struggling in the 2nd half yesterday. McGhee confirmed he had a thigh strain. http://m.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/news/mark-mcghee-concerned-over-scott-mcdonald-injury-after-motherwell-beat-stranraer-1-4190624

Killie appear to be toiling so hopefully we can capitalise. However, with Moult missing, Skippy looking like he is carrying a knock and Pearson yet to be replaced, I'm not overly confident. A lot will depend on Marvin and Cadden replicating their League Cup form.

If it's Rangers hopefully it's at Ibrox so we can make some decent cash. Personally, I don't think teams qualifying from the same group should be able to play each other but so be it.

Decent trip with very good weather. Cadden was the standout today and drove us on in the 2nd half. Delighted to progress but our midfield continues to be of some concern, the central 2 were anonymous for the bulk of the game and we're relying on the running power of Cadden, Johnson and Ainsworth to do the business. Heneghan continues to impress while Tait is settling in reasonably well. Surprised McHugh didn't feature today.

Cadden, ran himself into the ground.

Didn't realise the next round came along so quickly. Is it possible we can draw Rangers?

Glad it's at Fir Park. Will probably head along.

Not Motherwell related but possibility of RVP at Rangers? That'll be the 'sensational' signing they've all been talking about this week.

The £250k release clause was mentioned a long time ago and Dundee have never denied it. On the radio on Saturday, Hartley was talking up Hemmings and Stewart, gagging to sell them. Assume he is under instruction to generate income, not too dissimilar to McGhee developing Marvin.

So Hemmings away to Oxford. Yesterday, they were rumoured to be interested in Johnson.

Regarding Dom Thomas, I expect McGhee and McFadden to work him hard between now and the end of August before deciding whether he should go out on loan. Look how far Marvin has came on over the last 9 months. He's a machine now oozing with confidence. If Dom is as dedicated, we'll have a fine player on our our hands. Personally mind you, I'd like to see him play centrally.

Cadden for me for his determination throughout. Once he nails his final ball, he's going to be a terrific player. Marvin deserves a mention, he's gradually starting to look a step above. Also pleased for Lionel who looks to be enjoying his football again and has contributed significantly to our two victories.

Amazing comeback from his career threatening back injury. Back to our midfield, you've got to think McGhee is looking at alternatives to Lucas and Clay. While it would be harsh to judge them on their outings to date, neither play the same position as Pearson. If the likes of Liam Henderson is outwith out grasp, we need to find a player with similar attributes.

Thought we did just fine tonight. For the first time this season we tried to impose our passing game and I'm sure sharpness of touch and movement will come in time. Cadden, Johnson and Ainsworth impressed most. Credit to East Stirlingshire for defending resolutely and posing some threat on the counter attack in first half. Tricky one on Saturday but something to look forward too. Disappointed I can't make it.

Faddy and Lasley looked like 2 relatively obvious candidates to me. There are obvious reservations given Faddy's coaching experience in comparison to Robinson but I can't help but feel all giddy.

4 euro teams + 4 best group winners will be seeded. Would like to think you couldn't play a team from your group in last 16 but haven't seen that documented anywhere.

From the snippets I've seen online and watching his brief outing yesterday, he reminds me a little of Paul Lawson. Sadly Lucas has had even worse luck with injuries. If we are interested I'd expect any contract offer to be very low risk. I had hoped we would have pursued a more obvious replacement for Pearson but at the moment, McGhee has 2 hands behind his back with the budget constraints.

If any team with 3 wins from 4 and a healthy goal difference doesn't qualify, then the format is a bit harsh. We should be looking to win by a few on Tuesday. Stranraer could be tough though.

McHugh certainly stuck his foot in against Rangers. Given he was recently converted into a midfielder by Derek Adams, I don't expect much from him in an attacking sense. He'll be best suited to sitting in a 3/5 man midfield. Hopefully he offers the defence the protection it's been missing since Jennings left.

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Decent enough trip down to Annan and a comfortable victory in the end credit. Fair play to Moult playing through injury and making the difference with his goals. Marvin was too much for them to handle and while Ainsworth splits opinion, he was pivotal to our spell of dominance in the 2nd half. Shame the boy Lucas couldn't stay fit in order for McGhee to have a good look at him. It's blatantly clear that we need a creative midfielder to feed our good attacking options. Very early days but I like the look of Heneghan.

Yeah there was a press conference last season with Louis that was a bit of an eye opener. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B_shWLbjAJo

Shame if that's the case but not overly surprising given the arrival of Heneghan and his absence during pre-season. Don't know what has happened there. Had the makings of a decent centre half before faltering at East Fife. Both McGhee and Laing hinted towards a loss of confidence last season. Suspect he'll be on a half decent wage.

Another England C international. Going by the highlights reel he looks a bit of an all rounder. Obvious question would be whether he could handle step up in pace and quality. Given that he was released by Grimsby, I imagine he'd be a low cost option.

That's a comprehensive statement that hopefully puts an end to it. Fair play to the club. Sometimes you'd worry about a player not being happy but Skippy is the ultimate professional imo. Away and sign a quality midfielder now, Henderson isn't getting a look in at Celtic.