Hjk Vs Motherwell 06/08/26

[Happyhonest]

This is maybe where our squad size is biting us.  
 

Midfield will no doubt be Priestman and Fadinger.  Looked fatigued in the later parts of the hibs game.  Meanwhile Helsinki have already played 18 games. Last five lost three won 2 and sit 4thin their league. Appreciate it’s a nice problem to have but hope the sports science guys are getting them ready for Thursday.  
 

looks like they use a 4 2 3 1 or 4 3 3. Though the game they lost there was a 4 4 2.

 

Three in midfield then and use the  extra energy of whyte.   Said cook and longelo as a front three. Same 4 at the back.

 

 

 

 

[grizzlyg]

Away end sold out,  absolutely superb.  Hope all going have a memorable night 

[grizzlyg]

I wonder if another option for Thursday would be to play knight-lebel alongside moormann and play girdwood-reich in defensive midfield role

[Kmcalpin]

55 minutes ago, grizzlyg said:

I wonder if another option for Thursday would be to play knight-lebel alongside moormann and play girdwood-reich in defensive midfield role

That had crossed my mind. As far as I know, GR is a midfielder first and foremost. 

[grizzlyg]

8 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said:

That had crossed my mind. As far as I know, GR is a midfielder first and foremost. 

Been impressed so far and I see st Louis paid $1.3 million for him 2 years ago. Be interesting to know how much we paid.  Only 22 

[texanwellfan]

Are we going to be brave and play our normal game to try and win or are we going to be more cautious to get them back to Fir Park? 
I wonder if our approach will be more about trying to “preserve” the squad rather than winning away from home or will we play our best 11 every game and deal with injuries/tiredness/suspensions as they affect us?  
While playing 2 games a week can be hard work, it’s also great for getting the players match sharpness up a few levels. I think the players can handle the schedule with rest and recovery as long as we can avoid injuries. 

[grizzlyg]

11 minutes ago, texanwellfan said:

Are we going to be brave and play our normal game to try and win or are we going to be more cautious to get them back to Fir Park? 
I wonder if our approach will be more about trying to “preserve” the squad rather than winning away from home or will we play our best 11 every game and deal with injuries/tiredness/suspensions as they affect us?  
While playing 2 games a week can be hard work, it’s also great for getting the players match sharpness up a few levels. I think the players can handle the schedule with rest and recovery as long as we can avoid injuries. 

If we can get a great result on Thursday i would be tempted to rest a few for falkirk game. Not big changes but maybe start, booth, whyte.  

[Spiderpig]

21 minutes ago, grizzlyg said:

If we can get a great result on Thursday i would be tempted to rest a few for falkirk game. Not big changes but maybe start, booth, whyte.  

Its three or four games into the season there is no need to rest players, the squad is thin enough just now, strongest possible team should be starting every game.

[texanwellfan]

3 minutes ago, Spiderpig said:

Its three or four games into the season there is no need to rest players, the squad is thin enough just now, strongest possible team should be starting every game.

Playing games might be the best “training”’they can get at this time of season

 

[Stuwell2]

I’d think that the training regime at the moment would be focused on rest and recovery alongside tactics rather than full on heavy training sessions. 

[texanwellfan]

5 hours ago, grizzlyg said:

In case anyone doesn't know the game is on solidsport for £12.  Details on club website

I assume that will be available here in the USA as well since I watched the first leg against HB using solidsport. Was easy purchase and decent stream quality 

[joewarkfanclub]

The manager said at the weekend that we werent in a position to rest or rotate players at the moment due to not having completed our summer business and having a few injuries to key players. He said that might change when we get a few more in or players come back from injury, but right now, he will pick the best team available and worry about the next game when it comes.

With that in mind Id expect pretty much the same team that started v Hibs and similar substitutions as and when required.

[grizzlyg]

37 minutes ago, texanwellfan said:

I assume that will be available here in the USA as well since I watched the first leg against HB using solidsport. Was easy purchase and decent stream quality 

Ye almost certainly pal that would be the case. 

Have a nice dayyyyyyyyyy 🤪🤪

[grizzlyg]

Me thinks the team selection suggestion was as popular as my jokes!! 🤣🤣

[stv]

9 minutes ago, grizzlyg said:

Me thinks the team selection suggestion was as popular as my jokes!! 🤣🤣

C'mon The suggestion was no that bad , was it

[wellfan]

3 hours ago, grizzlyg said:

I wonder if another option for Thursday would be to play knight-lebel alongside moormann and play girdwood-reich in defensive midfield role

Our settled midfield double pivot is Priestman and Fadinger. However, if we move to a 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1, then maybe Girdwood-Reich comes in to play that defensive midfield role.

[weeyin]

57 minutes ago, texanwellfan said:

I assume that will be available here in the USA as well since I watched the first leg against HB using solidsport. Was easy purchase and decent stream quality 

It's available in the civilized parts of New England. What happens in Texas is anyone's guess. 

[joewarkfanclub]

HJK are showing the game.

https://hjktv.fi/hjk?fbclid=IwdGRzaATe8wtjbGNrBN7zBHBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeITbeUUnNXll6zBUR-7jxknNwmBG9OuX2jPA_RyGzXVyhLzKWVRF3YLAQDcY_aem_6VyK2zL76RJRDIlYTQ8sWA&sfnsn=scwspwa

[texanwellfan]

I emailed solidsport  reply below

There are two different streams for this match. One has Finnish commentary and is only available in Finland, while the other should be available in the rest of the world, including the USA.

 

https://solidsport.com/motherwellfc/watch/hjk-helsinki-motherwell-fc