David

One goal doesn't make him a great striker, but he's certainly done himself no harm, and can hopefully add another one or two in the games against Accies and St Mirren.

That's an excellent point there. I know that I'd certainly prefer a visit to somewhere other than the Old Firm four times a season.

So what would you have the club do? Sack McCall and Black after just over a month in the job?

I can understand the pessimism regarding the appointment of McCall and the signing of Jeffers, as I was one of the vocal ones when Jeffers name came up as a possible target, but now that he's actually at the club he has my 100% support. I would love nothing better than to read my posts in this thread at the end of this season and laugh at myself. However, it appears to me that you seem to be hellbent on knocking everything that MCall does. I'm not sure why that's the case, as it makes absolutely no sense and doesn't do anyone any good at all. Why not just get behind the manager and the team?

Malpas was assistant to Butcher for a period before taking over as manager, so he would have known the squad by the time he got the job. Apart from that, he was given over a year in the job before leaving. McCall should be given until the end of next season to prove his worth, which will allow for some moves in the summer window.

I did get a laugh from a Celtic-supporting mate's status on Facebook;

Look, if we fail to take at least four points from our games away to Aberdeen, and at home to Hamilton & St Mirren over the next fortnight then I may agree that we are in a desperate position. If we get a point from the Aberdeen game (doubtful, I know), and manage to win against Hamilton or St Mirren we should be okay as far as the supposed relegation fight goes.

Right, fuck the Rangers! Bring on the 'Dons, and the chance to get one over on the two auld codgers that walked out on us! What's the predictions here? Are we on a downward slide that will only be added to by a thumping at Aberdeen? Or will we get some measure of revenge on our former management team? Do we give Jeffers a start in this game? Or play him from the bench again? Onwards & upwards etc!

It's not optimism, it's reality. Regardless of us losing 1-0 or 6-0 today, we lost out on 3 points at Ibrox. It's hardly going to see us in a relegation battle.

Get a grip, man. It's 3 points lost, regardless of us losing 6-0 or 1-0.

I bumped this thread because I'm spending tonight sitting in with some beers, and I fancied a laugh at some of the responses we'll undoubtedly see!

I think I'll bump my thread on McCall, just for a laugh

6-0

5-0

I don't think there's anyone here who would disagree with that. There's a video interview with Jeffers up on the Daily Rancid site here.

If we can even sneak a point from this game I'd be happy.

Okay, it's a pissy Wednesday afternoon, so here's something to think about. We'll use the scenario that John Boyle has approached you and asked for your opinion on which aspect of the club you would like to see improved. He's offered a reasonable sum of money for one idea, and asked for your general opinion on another. The money can be used to improve some aspect of the east stand, tend to the catering facilities, open a new club shop in the town centre etc. The idea you have has to be reasonable and realistic. The second part of the question is what would you personally like to see changed at Fir Park? It can be something like the amount of use the club get out of the function facilities, an idea that you would like to see implemented to improve local community relations etc. Thoughts and opinions folks!

This has to be the situation now. He's a 'Well player, so we should give him as much support as possible. There's always a chance that he can completely turn his shit around and get things moving again.

Only on a Motherwell forum could the term "less greetin' faced" be considered a positive!

I'll take that as a yes.

I hope you're including your own name in that list?

Another question is, which of our defenders is best placed to wind-up that odious twat Diouf?

What are the thoughts on Jeffers starting this game then? Is he anywhere near match fit?