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I recognise we are in desperate need for fresh blood but during these challenging times is anyone else surprised that we are in a position to bring in 2 or 3 players at the beginning of January? Presumably we’ve agreed to release one or two and/or sell an asset.

It’s not often I go into a game confident of a Motherwell win but I really fancied us on the back of encouraging signs stemming from the Aberdeen and Dundee United games. Unfortunately, we chucked in a nothing performance that has been all so typical throughout 2020. I’ve been fairly relaxed about this season, content to see us muddle through while the stands sit empty. Lose to Hamilton on Saturday however and the alarm bells will start to ring. Worrying times for the management team - I don’t think there are many players in the squad that they have absolute faith in. We badly need an experienced head or two.

He’s been out for how long, 8-9 months? Huge ask to expect more than 20-30 mins from him when he hasn’t had a minute of reserve team football. This is where I have sympathy for managers and players this season, it can’t be easy trying to accommodate players returning from injury and/or ease new players into the first team. That was evident with young Cornelius the other day.

If we go with a similar team to Saturday, I fancy a rare comfortable win for Motherwell with Lang signing off with a couple of goals.

That’s really hard lines. We were very good today, creating plenty of chances and in control for much of the game. On the back of a solid performance against Aberdeen midweek, there’s plenty to be positive about. Persist with a similar shape and personnel and we’ll soon return to winning ways. It’s just a shame that we’re about to lose Lang who despite fluffing a few opportunities today, has the potential to be really effective in a front two. Mentions to Watt and O’Donnell who were excellent, Crawford also starting to look like a useful acquisition.

Having skipped the last two games, I quite enjoyed that tonight and happy to take a point against a decent Aberdeen side. Pleasing to see us look switched on defensively for a change.

The criteria for grants/loans would be dependent on revenue streams. On the face of it, seems like a reasonable call from the Scottish Government.

This game seems like the obvious opportunity to ditch our current ‘style’ and for Robinson to return to his core principles. I hope to see us well organised, with plenty of energy and dig while carrying a goal threat with a front two. St Mirren showed tonight that shutting off their fullbacks is half the battle. Would be nice to see us test Rangers’ bottle.

When Gilmour gets back to full fitness, I think there will be plenty opportunities for him to get in a Chelsea team that will be playing every few days from now until May. If not, he’ll be loaned to another premier league or top championship side. As for Gallagher, he’s undoubtedly earned himself a life changing move on the back of his incredible Scotland form. A decent six figure offer in January would do nicely for Motherwell.

He has a chance of making the squad. If we have serious aspirations of going far in the tournament we need an able deputy to big Dykes.

I agree. Huge performances all round but I thought Jack and McGregor were unbelievable. Dykes outstanding, as was Dec.

Absolute heroes the pair of them. Their outstanding contribution will never be forgotten.

At a stretch, I’d give it to McGinley. Far from great but there was enough in his performance that bodes well for the future. Concern for me is that even Campbell has failed to make an impact in this fixture for some time.

Chapman can’t move his feet. Underlined with the 4th goal there.

The loss of Carson shining through today.

I agree it’s not all about formations but Killie’s personnel is very different to ours. Two absolute dogs in midfield while the likes of Burke is a far more intelligent player than our wide options. On that note, our front three have looked clueless out of possession today.

I’m afraid there’s little point in watching these games nowadays. Robinson is obviously doing a very good job but since switching to 433, he’s lost the ability to compete with teams that are of higher quality. While we continue plenty points off the lesser teams I suppose it’s a trade-off worth accepting...

I’m interested to see how we approach today as we have struggled to lay a glove on Celtic or Rangers at Fir Park since Robinson made the initial move to 433. While I’d like to see Watt, Lang and Cole get on top of Duffy & co, we need to focus on getting a foothold in the game and guard against Celtic running riot early on. Last Sunday, Aberdeen sensed blood, moved away from their usual cautious line-up and paid the price by giving Rogic and Christie too much space. With that in mind, I wonder if Robinson is contemplating putting an extra man in midfield. While both squads are now very different, a big part of our last victory at Parkhead was sitting Scott McDonald on Brown. On the subject of midfield, I feel this could be a big day for Campbell. Potential suitors will be gauging his performance against an out of form Brown and McGregor. Hopefully we can get that early foothold in the game and gradually up the pressure on a defence void of confidence. If we do manage to test Celtic’s nerve, it could be a fruitful afternoon. Fingers crossed for a return to the good old days when we regularly turned them over. 2-1 Motherwell.

Excellent result, all the more impressive given the conditions. We look to have found our stride.

Coupon up today thanks to a late Queens Park winner from Ross McLean.

Given that Lanarkshire has been reporting the highest rate of infection recently, a positive case was almost inevitable this week. Like others, I struggle to see how 1 positive case doesn’t lead to others isolating unless the individual hasn’t been been around the squad. There have been numerous examples of this though across the UK though. Fingers crossed we get the all clear from today’s testing and the game can go ahead.

There will be interest on the back of his Scotland performances.

Cadden’s injury came at a really bad time. That combined with the required compensation would have significantly reduced his options at the end of his contract. He could easily have stayed at Motherwell for another year but was well within his rights to experience a new way of life in America. It’s just a shame it hasn’t worked out for him as well as the likes of Lewis Morgan who is doing excellent in Miami. If he can’t force his way into the Columbus’ team, it would be no surprise to see him end up at the likes of Hibs, Aberdeen or Hearts.

The reluctance to bring Turnbull off the bench during an abysmal Celtic performance yesterday suggests to me that he isn’t up to speed yet. He looked out of sorts in Perth and then couldn’t get a game in front of Campbell, Ferguson of McCrorie for a crunch u21 match against Czech Rep. He’ll come good but he wasn’t exactly flying when he departed Fir Park.

I’m not sure what the criteria is but I’d think a small group sitting for their lunch for example, albeit socially distanced, would be enough to count as close contact. Tierney and Christie had to self isolate for being in the same room as Armstrong despite keeping their distance. Then there is training itself, plenty close contact there but that doesn’t seem to count.