Kmcalpin

Thistle have always been media darlings for as long as I can recall. Ross County won't be forgiven by the BBC. A few years ago, Richard Gordon patronisingly announced that every Scots fan loved Thistle.

Thinking back to last Sunday when United brought on Cudjoe. A modern day Russell Latapy. Not a big lad but strong as an ox. He was able to shrug off challenges and we couldn't wrest the ball from him. He flattened 2 or 3 of our lads who were much bigger than him.

It's odd that the list doesn't differentiate between those who have been offered new contracts and those who haven't.

David Devine is interesting Alloa. Presumably he's one who hasn't been offered a new deal?

Sounds as though Make Your Mind Up time is rapidly approaching. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23557035.stuart-kettlewell-hoping-motherwell-clarity-summer-transfers/ I'd expect a faIr turnover of players in the next few months, but a lot is still up in the air. A critical factor will be if we can move on out of favour / fringe players like Shields, Maguire and Morris. There's also quite a few like McGinley, Carroll, Tierney, Danzaki and Mahon about whom we've seen or heard little of late. Then there's those that we'd like to keep presumably, like Goss, Furlong, Casey and Cornelius etc who have still to make their mind up.

Yes, almost certainly thats what he'll be aiming to do. Trim a bloated squad, re-sign a handful of those he wants and then bring in some.

A 36 year old? He'd want a fair wedge of cash and would we be prepared to offer that for a supporting striker. We'd still need a goalscorer. He's never been a proliific striker. Personally I'd do it the other way around. Pay a moderate salary for a workmanlike supporting striker and fork out a bit more for the goalscorer.

I'd be looking for something in the range £500k - £1m probably around £750K but the club will have "set" an asking price. We are perceive as playing in a "diddy" league, somewhere below League 2 in England, and that will be factored into any bid from down south. Less than £500-600K and its not worth our while selling him - he's worth more than that knocking in goals for us. What do I know though?

A good final day in the sun yesterday with the perfect outcome. We sealed 7th place and the extra dosh that attracts. SK also had the opportunity top see more fringe players in action. Good to see Lennon Miller get a start although he had a quiet game. Not convinced about Mugabi though and the jury is still out on Blaney. Mandron doesn't do it for me. A few players looked as if they'd hit the beach. Despite us taking an early lead United totally dominated and barely let us touch the ball. Our midfield was totally anonymous. The penalty changed the game and I'm looking forward to seeing replays of it. Second half was totally different and we really stepped up a gear once United went ahead. The 65 minute substitutions did the trick and we scored a couple of lovelty goals. I thought the changes could have been made at half time but we won. Well done to the Bois for a fantastic display and support. They certainly upped the atmosphere and although they take some stick at times they also deserve credit. Great to end the season on a high - an interesting summer lies ahead.

Not sure about that Exile. My impression is that they are very different in nature. I've yet to see United's penalty from today but have heard several similar accounts of it. I thought Lacovitti's penalty was totally different. The ball was in front of him, he could see it and his arm moves towards it to apparently swat it away either intentionally or unintentionally - arm/hand to ball.

The truth about today is somewhere in the middle. Overall he had a good game and scored a great goal but had a poorish first half, as did many others to be fair. Yes, it was a hospital pass.

Presumably that will decrease any compensation due from us?

Robert Wagner was option d). One for Phil.

Yes, lets put things in perspective. Most fans last night, ourelves included, applauded the players when they came over at full time. Compare where we are now with where we were in February.

Thats way over my head Busta. Is it a) Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho b) Richard Wagner or c) something connected to Yevgeny Prigozhin?

A bit disappointing last. The early injury to and withdrawl of Butrhcer didn't help in fairness. We got off to a great start with KVV notching his 10th on the trot and played some decent stuff. After that it was mostly downhill. Livingston took a grip of midfield when they wanted to and playd the long ball to suit the dreadful surface at other times. After George's sending red card, we hardly laid a glove on them and Hamilton hadn't a save to make. Total lack of penetration. Second half we did nothing until after they equalised and by that time it was too late. The introduction of some fresh subs certainly helped. Livingston certainly seemed the hungrier side and were more up for it. Credit to them the worked their socks off for 90 minutes and closed us down quickly. Why did our midfield not compete? Instructions or simply second best on the night? Who knows. Over the piece, we just about deserved a draw. Anyway, we remained in 7th spot and its ours to lose.

Ah, the Arfield rumour has surfaced agaIn. You'd imagine that Dundee will have bucket loads of cash to splurge on anybody and everyone.

Did he not also blow for half time as one of our shots was heading goalwards?

Noticed that at the time. The ref ran back to the penalty box before announcing his decision. He was followed by a group of players but refused to tell them. Time wasted needlessly.

Largely agree. Regarding the time added on - don't forget the many substitutions and bad injuries to Furlong and Casey.

I suspect injuries will play a big part in team selection with Paton, Casey and Furlong all picking up seemingly significant "knocks" yesterday in the Easter Ross agricultural show. Still, we have cover in defence and midfield. Not sure if Slattery will be eligible though.

Thats it Allan. Of the two I prefer Obika but thats on limited evidence. They both lack pace but are physical, hold the ball up well and create space for an out and out goalscorer like KVV or Moult. .

Thats my take. A poor game due in no small part to weak and inconsistent officials. County were fired up, as expected, and took a very robust, but negative, approach to the game and were fortunate not to pick up a good few yellow cards. County had plenty of pressure but didn't trouble Kelly. Our midfield seemed to be a bit off it today and lost too many 50/50 challenges. We were dangerous on the break but things just didn't run for us. KVV and Spittal were unlucky to be booked. Not sure about their penalty claim and will have to watch it on TV. I thought we too had a reasonable penalty shout in the first half - Spittal (?) dragged to the deck, but the ref wasn't interested. One thing I would say though is that players should not be allowed to surround and harass the ref at the VAR screen. Our penalty was a penalty as Baldwin moves his arm to palm the ball away. Despite the drawbacks of VAR, it did demonstrate that the ref got both of the penalty claims wrong. A flat end of season game for us but we won, held onto 7th place, and KVV scored. Some concerning injuries though. Furlong looked to have taken a bad one and Casey looked to have damaged his arm or shoulder. Hopefully I'm wrong.

I didn't enjoy the game until the final whistle. Too tense. I had cause to go down to the concourse under the stand during extra time and it was crammed full of Well fans who couldn't bear to watch the game.

Matty Connelly has just signed a new deal. Details scant as yet.