Kmcalpin

And some said it was too late in the season to fire Stevie Hammell.

Presumably he was replying to a question by a journo?

Yes, we have to be professional in our approach and treat each game as very, very difficult, but winnable. I always thought that yesterday's game was a very real probable loss. Have teams sussed us out yet or was it a one off blip? Time will tell. Either way, teams will suss us out at some point and then Plan B should come into play. Post split, all the teams below us will be fighting for their lives and they won't give a damn how they gather the points. We have a cushion, which will narrow before the split, but should still be advantageous. After the split, I'd expect to play Ross County and Killie and home and Livingston and St Johnstone away, but who knows given we're due 3 home games. Dundee United at home? Maybe, given we played them 3 times away last season. Our recent record at Perth is abysmal and we've found the Arabs and Killie very difficult opponents this season. We're in pole position but need those points to ensure mathematical safety. I don't care how we get them. Over the years of following the Well, we've all learned to take nothing for granted. Oh, I almost forgot about next week. No hammering, no red cards and no injuries please. Is that too much to ask for?

That's neither here nor there. Countless times over the years I've seen us play them off the park or match them only to end up losing. We were heading for a fall and the overconfidence on social media before the game had me worried. Post split, there will be 4 teams below us scrapping for their lives. We can't afford to hit the beach just yet. Given encounters so far this term, we'll struggle to take anything off Dundee United or Killie. We should have enough to stay up but we're not mathematically safe just yet

Bit disappointed to lose this but in no way surprised. A typical United game and result. I think they have our measure. The table looks as though its now sorting itself out and no way will United go down. They'll take points off the other bottom 6 teams having won 2 on the bounce. We should go into the post split fixtures 7 points above the play off spot and thats great. 8th spot is ours to lose, unless the sun hats and beach balls come out.

I'm not in full glass half empty mode but I have fear about this game. We're playing very well and getting results but we've all been here before as Well fans. Hope I'm wrong.

I understood he is injured.

I think Stuart McKinstry has been a victim of circumstances. When he came in Ketts said that he'd strip things back to basics, which he's done very effectively. He believes 3-5-2 suits the players he has at his disposal. It remnaisns to be seen how Ketts reacts when we're safe - does he change the system or try out fringe players to assess them for next season? As for young Stuart - he is out of contract at leeds in the summer. Other things being equal he'd like to stay if the circumstances were right I'd think. But, if he wants to move on then who can blame him. A lot depends on the conversations he's had with the manager. Don't forget, during the dark depths of Hammell's reign, he was one of our better players - not an easy time to shine for any our lads.

I think he said that another Scots club had spoken to him but the felt that their position was beyond saving. Make of that what you will.

Two more points from seven games should do it. Not a huge ask.

Come the split, there will probably be only a single point separating the bottom 3 teams. After that it'll be dog eat dog. We're by no means safe yet but its looking good.

Great result and performance today and we could easily have won by more. Three cracking goals as well. It was obvious from the off that Livi took an instant dislike to Max Johnston the way they targeted him for a battering. We eased off somewhat in the second half. A good day at the office.

I'm not doubting your take on this as I simply don't know, but would want to make sure we were safe from relegation before allowing him to move on.

I've no information whatsoever about this rumour but a 15% sell on clause for a player who is just about to turn 32 might not be a good idea.

Absolutely. Alexander and to a lesser extent Hammell are culpable here.

A red card all day long.

In his defence he hasn't played for many months.

I don't want to harp back to the past but I can't help wondering what might have been if we'd changed managers another month or so earlier. All water under the bridge now. Just grateful that SK has really turned things around. I know that we've brought in some decent additions but I think the original squad wasn't as bad as some thought. A decent performance today.

The Kettle keeps on boiling. A great result today at a historically difficult ground. KVV, Goss, Furlong and Cornelius the pick of the crop for me but really it was an all round team effort. We're scoring with some lovely free kicks. A huge result that puts pressure on our rivals and also draws St Johnstone into the mix.

Big clubs like Arbroath and Raith Rovers also send out e-tickets. This issue was meant to be sorted out years ago but obviously never has been. I'm having to have a ticket posted out for the Livingston game. Maybe time to get the Society involved.

It's "ongoing".

You're trolling Busta! Despite it being an effective fishing technique, we're not taking the bait haha.

Pretty much my view Allan. A point wouldn't be the worst result and would keep the momentum going as you point out. Hopefully too some of our injured and unfit players will be in a better position. I see we play St Patricks in a closed door bounce game today, so that should help one or two get fitter.

Each to their own. They look down on many things. I'll stick to this forum warts and all.

A lot of points being made here. I've no direct knowledge of what has happened and am unclear as to whether the Police approached the club for information or whether a club representative offered it to them. In any event any information handed over should be correct and accurate.