MelvinBragg

While I agree that midfield was an area I would have addressed, in four games under Alexamder, Cole has scored three goals. Maybe he'll get the best out of him. I feel that Cole and Watt will score goals if we create chances. That's why midfield was my concern. Clearly we've not managed to get a creative midfielder in but at the start of January, we had one recognised winger on our books. Now we have three. Maybe one of them will create the chances we need. Like you, I don't think that defenders were a priority, at least in terms of numbers. But beyond Gallagher and Mugabi, which of them do you trust..?

Tom Aldred couldn't get a game at Bury...

Expressing concerns is saying "don't know if he's better than we've got". Saying "fucking nonsense" and "pish signing" is not...

I despair of this place. Underwhelming signing perhaps but because it didn't work out at Hearts doesn't mean it won't work out here. John Sutton was poor at Hearts, worked out fine here. We were told that Jake Carroll was dreadful when he signed, he's done a good job. Not saying he'll be a world beater, but at least give the guy a chance...

Have never seen this guy play although he does have a good pedigree. Although we have had mixed results loaning players from the EPL. For every Ruddy or Jutkiewicz, there's been a Belic, Aydilek or Offiong. Worth remembering when we complain about the level we sign players from...

Apparently back in light training so I doubt it. In the much talked about BBC interview, Robinson also stated that Motherwell hadn't asked anyone to take less wages than they were contracted for. Take from that what you will...

I think most of us agree with that one. Does anyone know how Jamie Semple is doing at Cove? With Polworth blowing hot and cold, maybe time for a new manager to have a look at Semple?

Wouldn't be astounded to see him in the away dugout next Wednesday....

Wouldn't sully my phone by going near their website...

Where have you seen this?

I sometimes wonder if either of his two disallowed goals had counted, whether that could have made difference to White's Motherwell career. Maybe not, but there came a point where he started playing like a guy who knew he was wearing the number 9 shirt and hadn't scored yet. Maybe it would have been the worst thing to have happened and we'd have persevered with a guy that wasn't good enough longer. Feels a bit like Alex Fisher all over again....

To replace Gallagher, I presume...?

A win but not an easy one. Ideal as far as I'm concerned. Doesn't totally paper over the inadequacies in the squad so hopefully Alexander still looks to strengthen key areas. Didn't see the game as I was at work but not surprised to see praise for Maguire and Watt. Two players whose commitment could never be questioned and two good players. Three goals in four games for Cole is also pleasing. I do believe he can score goals at this level if you create chances for him. We need to kick on from this...

Obviously I would like us to win this game. But while obviously it would be great for player confidence, I'm wondering whether a 4-0 scudding like we gave them in October could be counterproductive. Might lull Alexander and the board into thinking that the squad doesn't need that much surgery. A 1-0 shitfest of a win which still shows up our flaws might be the best outcome...

No thanks. Greg Stewart doesn't exactly have a stellar goals return either...

That'll be that then .

I can't see us getting anything today other than a 2 or3-0 defeat. Obviously I hope I'm wrong...

Much of what I thought about the game has already been said on here. But one thing hasn't... I know he's not Andy Robertson or Kieran Tierney, and not even Stevie Hammell, but the difference I feel having Carroll back makes is huge. A proper left back makes the defence look much more balanced, and also helps with the attacks as we now don't have a right footer cutting inside or a centre half playing there. Was Carroll fantastic today? No but by simply being a proper left back and knowing how to play the position, he improves us. Sad indictment that simply knowing how to play your position improves our team...

That was my first thought reading it...

Bottom of the league. Alexander out...

The way things are a centre half standard of Louis Laing, a striker standard of Ryan Bowman and a winger the standard of Elliot Frear would improve us...

Like it or not, it's probably a zero sum game. No one will be added to the wage bill until someone is removed from it. Archer out, Kelly in. As it stands only Lang has left, giving us whatever our contribution to his wages was to spend. I suspect Dunne's wages will be freed up shortly. Beyond that, we will have to move people on. Hastie back to Rangers? Maybe. We have (like them or not) four central defenders on first team wages. All very well saying that we need to bring in a centre half but we need to balance the books. Unlike Baraclough, Alexander doesn't have a Les Hutchison to bankroll a January spree. Looking at the squad, Grimshaw isn't everyone's cup of tea but in the short term, could O'Donnell's wages be spent better elsewhere in the team? Would his leaving be a better option for us? Question there would also be how far Donnelly is from returning as it offers an option in a few positions. Clearly the squad needs freshened up but I reckon we'll see departures before we see arrivals..

Mike Grella, that the fella?

I'd pay good money to see the rage on here if we set up Chapman Grimshaw Mugabi Lamie McGinlay Crawford O'Hara Polworth Hastie White Seedorf I would however not pay good money to watch that team play...

This 'big reveal' stuff is nonsense. Impossible to keep a secret in football with so many fans/journalists after information. How many days before it was official was it common knowledge that Pochetino was the new PSG manager? As long as it doesn't lead to the club getting gazumped on a signing then there's no issue. If social media hits are the goal the content simply has to be good. Peter Hartley signing permanently wasn't a huge exclusive but the club made it work. And given our current predicament, perhaps a big reveal isn't the way to go....