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He had a wee spell where he looked as if he would do the business, hence the cries for contract extensions. Sadly has reverted backwards. Confidence is low. In fact I would say Shields, Mugabi and if we are unfortunate very soon Tierney, Spittal and Morris could all be lacking in confidence.

Nobody has picked a team - so I might as well as the new interim manager Kelly McGinn Sol Mugabi Carroll McGuire Cornelius Goss Slattery Tierney Van Veen I actually don't like this team at all, one goal will win the game but to who? It's clear we need signings that are direct up front.

I think we will but this is the last I will say. You clearly have more people agreeing with you as you have the post likes! How where they not treated the same way? Carroll and McGinley played a merry go round with each other and both ended up starting less games than O'Donnell. I do agree that both individuals more particularly Carroll was at fault for certain goals and he did lose his place like O'Donnell. So how is that not the same? Shields only started 17 matches in a yoyo season, was he treated unfairly? MacGuire was injured for most of the season. Watt was our best player and led us ultimately to 5th dropping him would have been insane. I don't think I agree that our support on Steelmenonline online are petty enough that if O'Donnell had some form of cracking game the fans would not vote for him. Kelly won man of the match in our last game by a mile where some of his comments may have caused supporters not to vote. I cannot remember O'Donnell having good games. I've seen him be ok but can't recollect better than that. Talking about this Motherwell supporters site and the BBC where one man and his dog voted is not comparable. It's up to O'Donnell to prove me wrong, if he plays well I'll be the first to acknowledge. There is no grudge to bare. He simply needs to do the business on the pitch. PS: I agree with every single post David has made, more eloquently put than myself! (but i did use the word eloquently)

Short term memories. O'Donnell made about five critical errors in games in a row. Crazy handballs to not clearing his lines (remember now?) gifting goals. I am the polar opposite to your narrative, I couldn't believe when we signed O'Donnell and thought it was a coup for the club. Stinks of player power and when Gannon got sacked for dropping seniors who were simply not playing well. No one has a god given right to play when they are playing poorly. Which is why I found it nice and refreshing to see the young man make his debut last week ahead of Tierney who played poorly in his last game. * Name 5 decent games he's had. Where did he finish in last seasons votes by fans?

This comment is absolutely smack on the money. "O'Donnell's critics go away when he has a good game" - I've seen games he's been ok - but I can't think of any games where he has stood out at all. What position did he finish/how many points did he get in this forum for last year (perhaps on a per game basis?) - my gut says not many. Seems a nice guy and wish him all the best but I'd certainly rather have McGinn.

I'll take the bet. Aberdeen will be 6ish or better. Hibs worse. Have you seen who they have signed???

I don't think Sol is a bombscare. Sign of the times on this forum. Let's see how he does next season.

Again like an offthefringes titbit on JB. I used to be dead set against the players against the club at the time of the administration but then you speak to a couple and you learn what really went down......

I'm not up for John Boyle signing in this in's and out's thread. He's no Keith Lasley or Stevie Hammell, more of a Brian McClair should he sign up again. Could try him out at left back though.

Whilst we’ve had three reasonable chances. That’s the huge gap.

Lamie 1st, Slattery 2nd.

Ojala off, made the game different

Best defender we have.

I'm willing to give it another go next season. I think the quality of the squad individually is better with a team that really doesn't know how to get the ball down and pass, yet individually they have capabilities. 3 months max if we start badly.

Hmmm ok team selection! Kelly Grimshaw Mugabi Soljohm(ojala if not) Lamie O'Hara Tierney Slattery Cornelius Van Veen, Woolery Certainly not what everyone will agree discuss!

I hope we do. I was a young boy at Katowice home game, loved the glamour of it and seeing something different. Then I was spoiled with trips to some great places. Aalesund, Nancy, Odense, Bucharest....gave me an excuse to see places I never would. Camaraderie and memories. The games are not simply a by-product but to get to the places and sing the songs & walk the walk is something I don't take for granted.

All subbed after 62 minutes

The previous comment is harsh on Shields. He is a second striker. He does not fit in with our structure. It's a bit like when we signed Vigurs who had a position he found successful at his previous club and then never playing him there. If you adopt a style - then we can't sign players who's success lies outside this. He is not a wide man.

Ummmmmmm Kelly Mugabi Lamie Soljohm McGinley Donnelly Woolery (Cornelius/O'Hara/Tierney) Slattery Shaw Van Veen

Slattery done something behind the scenes to be dropped like a stone. He did. To what lengths that this is known/punished for I do not know. The fact he's on the bench seems like it's not dead in the water.

I think that was more a comment on Alexanders philosophy than a dig at Donnelly himself. There's a lot of a head down, arse up and I feel for them to a degree. My most annoying thing about today, is Alexanders comment of "I knew it would be scrappy" that's because we make every game that way with no intention to pass the ball.

Not far away - I would have Mugabi for O'Donnell & that be fine for me. Lot's of endeavor, 2 youths to prime. I like it. Stevie73 get him on a 3year deal.

Kelly Mugabi - Johansen - Lamie - McGinley Slattery - Donnelly - Shaw - Cornelius Van Veen - Shields 4-4-2 no chance! Also couldn't fit in Woolery but could fit in for shields but didn't think it fit the shape of a striker.

I think if we take away games v the old firm including three defeats we have a 9-9-9 record. What does that mean in reality? I think it's what as Well fans we would take this especially after some worries in the preseason League cup. The football been dire, sometimes sure. The high press high intensity games I've enjoyed like Dundee United in the rain! Pure football hasn't been in site by any team I've seen outside really Celtic. Some guys will never make it but we seem intent on giving contracts after 3-4 decent games from some. Some have said give Grimmy a contract, I like him, but it's polar opposite to my thoughts. Exactly the player who we should let go and wish him all the best and see someone new better or worse. Some players are incapable of getting to higher standards. It's been ok a lot riding on the next 4 games.

The first line is correct. Robbos Boy is deflecting from O'Donnell's singular performance by discussing others. O'Donnell has not done anything to deserve to be playing.