Spiderpig Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Just now, mio said: 2-0 not convinced that shot was on target that our keeper parried out to the oncoming Twente player. Keeper should have done better, it wasn't the hardest of shots, Twente look dangerous every time the go forward, I'm surprised its only 2 nil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Given its our first game of the pre season under a new manager against a quality team, we have done ok, especially in that heat. We could have battered a non league team and learned nothing. Playing against this mob should be a good schooling. Its obvious we need reinforcements up front, with pace. Wilson at left back is still questionable it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 3 minutes ago, Spiderpig said: Keeper should have done better, it wasn't the hardest of shots, Twente look dangerous every time the go forward, I'm surprised its only 2 nil. They do look a decent side, they were 6th in the Dutch league last season as well. So much for people saying the Dutch league is similar to the SPL. What nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 It’s good to see a bunch of the young lads get some minutes against a quality team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 2 minutes ago, wellfan said: It’s good to see a bunch of the young lads get some minutes against a quality team. Agreed and I'm enjoying the game a bit more now. All of the young lads have done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 1 minute ago, wellfan said: It’s good to see a bunch of the young lads get some minutes against a quality team. Aye Twente are a step up in class from us, and thats 3-0 as I type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Just Bloody Awful 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Odonnell doing his usual and turning his back, and Balmer playing everyone onside with his lack of positional sense. Hey ho, only a pre season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 How easy did they make that goal look. Dear me. tough first game…. They really need to get a wee night at the 10 pin bowling to sort that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 1 minute ago, MJC said: Just Bloody Awful Come on - did you actually think we were going to beat them. It's a bounce game and that's what we need at this point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 1 minute ago, wellgirl said: Come on - did you actually think we were going to beat them. It's a bounce game and that's what we need at this point Stop feeding the troll 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 To finish on a positive note this evening- I thought the boy ferrie looks an Interesting one. What I saw him do was more than I saw from any other Motherwell midfielder tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 I actually thought the youngsters created 3 really good chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Jeez folks, it's a pre season game. I didn't see any of it so can't comment but these are games when we learn and get fitness sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 4 minutes ago, MJC said: Just Bloody Awful Nothing to see here. Sarcasm,parody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Think today just confirmed what we knew about certain individuals. Balmer, O'Donnell, Wilson should not be near the first team. Gordon is not a ball passing defender. We need an enforcer in the middle of the park, and more pace up front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 1 minute ago, mio said: To finish on a positive note this evening- I thought the boy ferrie looks an Interesting one. What I saw him do was more than I saw from any other Motherwell midfielder tonight. He was released last season though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 2 minutes ago, wellgirl said: Come on - did you actually think we were going to beat them. It's a bounce game and that's what we need at this point I didn’t really know what to expect. Obviously it’s difficult to read too much into pre-season games like these but defensively we looked awful and that is a cause for concern. What happens over the next month in regards to who we can bring in and how the League Cup Group Stages go is going to be much more important and indicative as to how the season is going to go but there are worrying signs even at this very, very early stage in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 4 minutes ago, mio said: To finish on a positive note this evening- I thought the boy ferrie looks an Interesting one. What I saw him do was more than I saw from any other Motherwell midfielder tonight. Whyte maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 5 minutes ago, mio said: To finish on a positive note this evening- I thought the boy ferrie looks an Interesting one. What I saw him do was more than I saw from any other Motherwell midfielder tonight. Forrest? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFCL84 Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 4 minutes ago, Orinoco said: Gordon is not a ball passing defender. Never has a truer word been said. It'll be interesting to see how the idea of playing from the back develops with Gordon and Ward. Ward certainly isn't a keeper that knows what to do with a ball at his feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Ferrie wore 29, Mike Booth has that number now, so maybe it was him? Thought Whyte and Friel looked good. Ross did okay but only really in pressuring their defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 I’m not going to overreact to tonight’s performance or result, but there are some glaring issues that need sorting: We badly need a proper back-up—or even a replacement—for Oxborough. Ward was poor tonight. We need a left-back who’s genuinely ahead of Wilson. SOD should be shown the door. He was appalling yet again. We’ve still not replaced Casey. Maybe McGhee fills that gap, but I’d still want another option ahead of Balmer. We need a proper successor to Miller. It’s not Elliot Watt or Halliday. Maswanhise isn’t the answer. We need a proper winger. Stama isn’t the answer either. We need a big, athletic centre-forward who can actually lead the line. Passing out from the back? It’s never going to work with this keeper and this defence. And do we even know what our best formation is? Where do Sparrow and Fadinger fit? You could ask this of others as well. On the plus side, a few of the young lads stepped up under difficult circumstances. I thought number 30, Campbell Forrest, was the standout in midfield. And the manager now has a much clearer picture of what he’s working with, and what he still needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 To early to tell with Ward & Elliot. Maswanhise has pace, but his final ball can let him down. Still time for him to develop. Stama chasing shadows again today. He needs someone up beside him, and or wingers who can cross a ball. Passing from the back or hoof ball to nobody upfront. Interesting choice!? Best formation questionable. Really?? after our first pre season game with a new manager finding out about his players!! Its all well that we know our squad weaknesses, but weve watched them enough over time. The manager is still learning on who can do what. Patience. Pre season is all about fitness and trying things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 13 minutes ago, wellgirl said: Whyte maybe? Was he no 30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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