Faddyisgod

Thats correct but we entered the first round proper last year after finishing 3rd but even if we had finished 3rd this year we would still have to play an extra qualifying tie as opposed to last year and if we had finished runner up in the Scottish cup we would have had to play two extra ties. To be honest I dont see what the problem is playing extra games against some decent sides where we would hopefully have a chance of going through.

We would always need to play extra qualifying ties now though in the new format, whats the problem?

If any of them even dared complain about it they should be shown the door. They will have two weeks off in the summer like every other person and enjoy it. If they are professional sportsmen it shouldnt even enter their heads. My season nearly always finishes the last week in November and I start my own preseason the 2nd week of December. Usually get about 10 days off so they can lump it in my opinion!!

Thats not what the original post was about though. It was about the commitment of the players leading to where we finish. Because I think most people would agree that if Motherwell's players gave 100% commitment and effort every game then with their natural superior ability to most teams then they would win a lot more than they lose or draw. Defeats to teams like Falkirk, St Mirren and Hamilton due to lack of effort is unacceptable in my opinion - and no-one here can deny that there have been a few of those performances this season. I would much rather see us play fantastic football and smash teams to bits every week but that just isnt going to happen. So the commitment has to be there every game then we can build from there.

What Mark Reynolds needs is a good rest and no speculation over where he'll be at the start of next season. The lad is still only 21 and has played over 100 top team games already. Lets get him back fresh for Pre-Season and he'll be back to his excellent best I'm sure. Remeber both he and David have the club at heart and at the end of the day thats got to count for something

I think this is the best post I've ever read on here. Agree 100%

Sadly its looking unlikely for me as I've only made it over for 3 games this year and even beginning to feel the credit crunch in my line of work. Always put my Roma ST first seen as I live here, even after Sat nights shambles!!!

He was bringing the club into disrepute = show him the door

very sad news RIP

As far as I'm concerned Marc Fitzpatrick gets a very very raw deal from the supporters of our club. Every game I have seen he has worked hard and done the unfashionable things as well. As Jay says, how ironic is it that Stephen Hughes is the one coming out in support of him. This guy is getting paid a fortune every week and is not delivering on the park. Certainly at our club the fans have their favourites and pick on some of the other guys, which is out of order in my opinion.

Good signing from what I've seen of him. Will hopefully do well.

Surely this guy is kidding on??!!

Good luck if your going up guys!

They must be taking a good long look at the pitch. Usually the confirmation the game was off was pretty much just after 9am UK time.

Pearo is a far far far far superior player to Gary Teale. I dont care what anyone says. I'd have him back ASAP!

I think my favourite is: "First Finnair flight back to HEL, Mixu..soon as you like. We'll send your bags on. " or "Personally think we should horse Mixu oot the door and steal Lazlo from Hearts. Certainly not Yogi, but we are a new coach away from being a decent team......." oh dear!

Yeah Ive read it as well, was a great book!

Gary Teale is rubbish

I think that may just be putting two and two together Gaag!

The Sun's got it wrong as usual. She graduated from Uni in the summer, but still has to do her diploma in order to be allowed to practice and I think she has to do that in England. However as usual with the sun, explaining that to their readership will be to difficult so they just use the words 'top legal job' instead!

Well he's not, Messi is but I take your point!

I'm 100% certain that even if they used to do it, they certainly dont do it now. My dad's Irish and drinks in the club and I know he certainly wouldnt be back and if that sort of thing carried on.

oh dear Gaag!!!

Ha silly Falkirk fans!