Falkirk v Motherwell 02/05/2026

[grizzlyg]

A win today would be immense but I think even a draw should secure 4th place as I don’t think Hibs will get anything tomorrow.  Nothing to do with conspiracy theories, I just think sellik are picking up momentum. 

COYW

[Kmcalpin]

I'd take a draw right now. Make no mistake this will be a very tough game and will pose JBA some searching questions. That said, he seems very motivated for this one.  

[wellfan]

We need to be at 100mph today. Overrun them, overwhelm them from the off. Take an early lead and we come away with at least three goals today.

[mio]

Unchanged team. Can’t argue with that. Our bench is looking the strongest it’s been in a while too.

2-0 Well 

[Stuwell2]

Hoping for a win but not overly confident. Here’s hoping that I’m worrying about nothing. 

[grizzlyg]

Rubbish game then?  Not one post on game

[wellup83]

Stewart's got O'Donnell on toast. We're very lucky not to be behind

[Orinoco]

Not one off Sparrows best games so far.

 

[Orinoco]

We need to close down the space in front of our defence.

[Orinoco]

Full backs have struggled.

[Orinoco]

Draw about right. We have had chances and so have Falkirk.

As game went on weve lost control and defence has struggled.

Pitch is playing slow which has not helped.

Would like to see Johnny on for Sparrow and Said for odonnell.

[texanwellfan]

5 minutes ago, Orinoco said:

We need to close down the space in front of our defence.

Yes, we look very open in defence. Luckily Stewart has missed a few but only a matter of time before they score if we keep leaving them open like that. 
we haven’t really created any clear cut chances so improvements needed in all areas. 

[texanwellfan]

Just having a quiet game and JT another game where he needs to put a lot more into it. 

[wellsince75]

Pretty poor first half . Slattery /Lobgello looked lively but others not quite on it . 
 

perhaps need to change formation as they’re getting through us far too easily . 
 

Need a big improvement send half if we want to win this . Thankfully lots of attacking options on the bench 

[wellsince75]

1 minute ago, texanwellfan said:

Just having a quiet game and JT another game where he needs to put a lot more into it. 

Was thinking the same about JT - he’s not working hard enough - sparrow is the one that side putting in effort but he’s elusive 

[Orinoco]

Longelo and Just had very good chances.

Weve struggled with their directball into midfield and lost alot of headers which had caused problems.

Longelo still struggles to track back and help out.

Slattery has been our standout. Maybe a Hendry thru middle might help.

[Orinoco]

Take it VAR does not bother checking for fouls against us in falkirk box.

[mio]

Just is a great wee player but I can’t help but think his dip in form is a result of him having one eye on the World Cup. 

we should be 3-0 down which is alarming as we are playing some good stuff. I wish we could just have an effort at goal instead of trying to score the perfect intricate goal.

id be tempted to chuck on Said for that wee but of strength and unpredictability 

[texanwellfan]

2 minutes ago, wellsince75 said:

Was thinking the same about JT - he’s not working hard enough - sparrow is the one that side putting in effort but he’s elusive 

I don’t think sparrow will get through another half without another booking. So he probably needs subbed, if not at half time, by 60 mins. I think we loose a defensive man by playing Longelo more forward. Makes him a bit lazy about getting back. So I’d shift him back and move Odonnell over to right. Give JT a kick in the arse and tell him he needs to work and drag himself into the game. 

[mio]

Yet another sitter from Stewart. How many times are we going to get away with that.

[Orinoco]

Miller four fouls no booking

[grizzlyg]

Baws

[Richie]

Murder

[Orinoco]

Defence all over the place. Welsh slow getting out.

[MJC]

Disappointing but not surprising.