bobbybingo

Kettlewell might be about to get sacked at Ross County for a second time.

When it's against us, everybody looks good up front 😁

McInnes said after the game where we came back to beat them 2-1 at the start of the season, I've told the players - if you can't find a way to win a game, make sure you don't lose it. I imagine that's a common attitude with managers of middle to bottom sides.

County have scored 7 less than us with a game in hand. Only the gruesomes and Hibs are better off. If we could just shut the back door a wee bit.... Looks like Brophy's out for tonight.

No, I don't know it. I agree we need to be winning games and not relying on other teams, but fans of those sides will be saying the exact same thing. If a point tonight is a useless result for us, how will Ross County feel about it? And how can a team on such a horrendous run still be in 8th place, even allowing for the odd game in hand (Aberdeen apart)? There is nothing inevitable about this league other than average to poor performances from average to poor teams, and since I can't see anyone around us going on a miraculous winning run, I suspect it might come down to the wire, at least for the play-off place. So, as disappointing as a draw would be tonight, I'd still class this as a must-not-lose game rather than a must-win.

What's inevitable - Ross County, St Johnstone and Livingston winning games?

McGinn being assessed for a return today.

That's a whole different story. But if we want to remain a top team at the end of the season, those points might just be the difference.

No he hasn't, because he said we'd lose the last 2 for starters. 7 nil at Parkhead.

Kettlewell lost 4 in a row, that's how this run started. Hammell's final 4 games, including the Raith Rovers cup tie, were all defeats. He hadn't won in 11 league games when he was sacked. I suppose the main differences are, we were joint bottom when Hammell went and it looked very much like the team had jacked it. At least (or mibbe most) this lot still have some fight about them.

It's not controversial at all and as I said earlier, I can understand why folk want him away. But every time we win, you have a reason why it's not a meaningful win - they're shit, their manager's shit, they weren't really trying, they were tired. I've yet to see you offer a single excuse for our team losing a game.

Your argument seems to be that our wins against top 6 sides and bottom 6 sides last season don't really count, for one reason or another. Nor do our wins against anyone this season, again, for reasons you've decided render them meaningless. But every defeat or draw under Kettlewell proves his ineptitude. Sounds like there's nothing he could do to please you. Other than resign, obviously.

Ok. But we beat Hibs and Hearts earlier this season and drew with Celtic again last week.

It's not a difficult question at all. They won't actually get to pick the next guy, so they can remove all the possible obstacles and just name someone they want. If you want one guy out, you surely must have some opinion on his replacement.

Probably. But if folk want rid of Kettlewell, I'd like to hear who they want, not who they'll get.

Kettlewell could easily be sacked based on recent results, so it's understandable some folk want him out. I'd be interested to hear their preferred options for his replacement.

You may want to read my comment again.

Statistically, who would our next manager be?

In all seriousness, I think I will never want Motherwell to lose, whatever the reasons or circumstances. And in all seriousness, I don't think you feel the same way.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Alexander was a real manager.

All over the place.

Take the lead and win. First bit done.

Kelly O'Donnell Casey Mugabi Blaney Spencer Butcher Paton Spittal Obika Biereth

You're absolutely right, 11 games, bookended by wins against Celtic and Hearts. I'm hopeful, rather than optimistic, we'll win today, but I always am.