MelvinBragg

Donnelly gave the ball away but there was a whole raft of bad defending between that and the ball ending up in our net. Not defending Donnelly, but not the sole culprit. For me, the manager and Carroll carry the can today. The change for Polworth would have made sense at half time when it felt like Ross County were controlling the game. The change was made when we were dominating. And although I'm not his biggest fan, Seedorf going off for Hylton didn't work Robinson can say all he likes about Carroll's second booking being soft but given he'd not long been booked, it was a rash decision at best...

Thought we played quite well but shape seemed to when O'Hara came on. Definitely wrong change. Carroll sending off looked fair enough from the East Stand (not the best view granted) and totally handed them the initiative. Positives? Confirmation that Brian Graham really is a Nightmare Opponent, it's not in our head. And our goal was a thing of beauty...

According to? I did say at a recent game that I did believe he'd get us seven figures when he leaves...

Flipside to this though is their pricing for young people. Under18s is £15, under 16s is £8 and under 13s and students is £5. Comparing that with Accies and their £15 for all concessions makes it look more favourable...

Unlikely. We've just signed a midfielder ensuring that Semple and Maguire will barely see any game time. Other than Campbell and Scott, it would appear that Robinson doesn't think any of our young players are anywhere near ready...

I'm in favour of us leaving it out of the club highlights. If another ref sees it, and agrees with the call and feels that Hylton dived, it may influence his decision if he's refereeing a game of ours later in the season and a similar incident occurs. It shouldn't but it might..

If, and it's a big if, we're after Mark O'Hara then for me it would raise questions about Sloth. For me, it sounds like lazy pick-another-SPL-side journalism for a player rumoured to be returning north...

Scott did well on the wing last week so not surprising that he's kept his place. In the last couple of games, Seedorf has looked no worse than Ilic or Hylton so not stunned that he's starting. Interesting one for me is Dunne and Tait remaining on the bench, two guys previously that came into the category 'if they're fit, they play'. Lot of faith being shown in Carroll, Grimshaw and Hartley. In terms of Hartley and Carroll, I'm not convinced. Still no Sloth either... I wouldn't read too much into Hibs struggling to break down St Mirren. Having watched their game against Rangers last week, St Mirren sit pretty deep and concentrate on being hard to break down. On the evidence so far, we'll be a lot more open than them. Looking at their lineup with Allan, Mallan and Middleton, so might they be. Both teams to score might be the bet to make...

No, I don't know where we need to strengthen. Tell me...

I find it interesting that I have read comments on here saying that Dunne can't play centre half in a back four. Thing that strikes me is that it seems very true of Hartley. All his best performances have come at the centre of a back three with two tall, quick centre halfs either side of him. If we're going to stick with a back four (and I don't know if I would frankly), he's simply a waste of a wage. Far better if he could find somewhere he will get game time and we bring in a guy who can play in a back four. I also agree that questions should be asked about why he was signed on a permanent deal while injured. A ridiculous decision...

Further confirmation that Saturday will be a dreadful game given the referee is Andrew Dallas...

Where could Hartley go realistically? Would another Scottish club be interested? English market is closed, which I would have thought would have been the obvious destination. Other departures? Scott on loan? Livingstone? Carson? Can't see there being much demand for other players in the squad and half the squad has just arrived..

Interesting to see since I read a rumour on here a couple of days ago that Tanner was going to be released as the club thought he was never going to be able to be back at a required level...

Oh, he was dreadful against Annan as well and should have been run out of the club this summer. But to have our highest earner (or certainly one of them) not even make the 18? Doesn't say much about how resources are being used. Suspect Sloth will also be on a decent wage and not contributing...

Funny thing is, I was discussing Elliot Frear on the way to the game last night. Still without a club. I know that many on here didn't rate him but comparing him with Hylton, Seedorf and Ilic, were he still here he'd be the best winger at the club. What that says about our recruitment this summer, I'm not sure...

Anyone else find it interesting/strange that Hartley wasn't even on the bench last night?

10th? Who's finishing below us?

I'd agree Tait's been poor but for me the wingers look out of their depth. Whether that's simply down to fitness as Robinson suggested, I have no idea. But watching them, they simply don't look good enough...

Must confess I didn't get the same optimism everyone else had after the league cup games. Couple of the new players were so bad tonight that comparisons with Richard Offiong were being made. Rather than bring in yet another winger (with the current quality of our wingers, any good winger we bring in will simply get doubled up on), I reckon a switch back to 352 while retaining a passer in midfield whether that be Semple or Polworth might be an idea...

The monotonous regularity with which our wingers lose possession, no wonder our full backs are reluctant to overlap...

I stated earlier today that I thought we lacked a cutting edge. I was wrong, we lack a whole lot more than that. People can rip the pish about 'earning the right to play football' and 'doing the free stuff' but the fact is that we've gone from a team that didn't give opponents a minute's peace to the easiest team in the world to play against. A Naismith-less Hearts passed their way around us tonight. Let that sink in.. I know this will go down like a lead balloon here but really need to consider switching to 352. None of the wingers are making any impact, strikers are isolated. Ditch the wingers and hope that two of the strikers hit it off. If nothing else it'll make us less open. Next Saturday I'd be going with Carson Maguire Gallagher Dunne Tait Semple Donnelly Campbell Carroll Scott Long Felt sorry for Scott tonight. Had nothing to work with first half and was hooked at half time. Cole looked clumsy but at least his physicality caused them some problems. Long benefited from this. Anyone who thinks there's even a remote chance of top six needs their head read...

Getting what we deserve. A pumping in the offing if Hearts fancy it..

Got all of our team with the exception of Jim Paterson. Think because it listed him as 'midfielder who also played for Dundee United' and his best days for us were at full back but I just completely drew a blank...

Only saying what I see. Would be delighted to be proved wrong. Have seen us play four games this season and while the style of play is attractive, I don't see where the goals are going to come from. Maybe Cole will be the answer? I don't know. Before anyone points it out, I know we scored 2 against Celtic but for me, first was a howler from Bain. I was actually pretty positive after the game on Saturday thinking we'd played quite well in the first half. But even given that performance, how many good saves did the Celtic keeper have to make. You don't hit the target, you don't score. I'll go tonight hoping that the team prove me wrong and I'll do the same next Saturday. Maybe it'll suddenly click for Long, Cole or Scott. Maybe Ilic and Seedorf will prove me wrong and have the ability at this level. At the moment, I'm not confident...

I actually think we'll finish 10th this season. Don't get all the early season optimism. I appreciate we're playing some nice stuff but the real lack of a cutting edge will cost us. Fully expect us to lose tonight and at Douglas Park next week. That would mean out of the league cup and one point out of nine from the first three games. Really hope I'm proved wrong but we can't be relying on Liam Donnelly for goals. Scott looks the best bet among our strikers and even he's a work in progress. That being said, wingers aren't giving strikers much to work with either. Adds up to a lot of 'Motherwell nils' to me...