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Immense performance and took absolutely every pleasure in seeing them suffer. Great to see Eythor getting off the mark although (being picky) with the rampaging Longelo down left and interplay on right wing he could have had several more if he’d stayed more central.

Agreed and Jens suggesting that as well in press conference. He’s very measured in his response to questions and suggesting referees would benefit from more time to review and discuss decisions seems in keeping with his continuous improvement approach rather than, what for some others would be , a dig at officials.

The interpretation aspect will almost always come into play in whatever circumstances occur. eg if Priestman is a red because of clear goal scoring opportunity the why not award goal and not send player off. Would almost certainly discourage deliberate fouls as potential for striker to miss/goalie to save is higher. but what about Gordon situation. He definitely deliberately brought player down but surely he, along with pretty much all except Var official, thought it was a yellow and nowhere near being a clear goal scoring opportunity. Rule would then be faced with specifying how far out, how many players closer to goal, whether a shaved beard increased SoDs aerodynamic interception sprint speed etc. Sin bins to remove absolutes in a game might be closest to trying to avoid ruining spectacle. May even make the 10/15 mins more exciting as team with advantage try and press it. id be quite happy if Gogic and few StM bruisers were shown early reds right enough.

A few people trying to temper expectations which fully understand but I’m more in the “this is our year” camp. We’ve shown that we have the beating of this Aberdeen team this season who have a lot of pressure on them from media and, I expect, fans tonight. No reason to think that our mindset will be any different from what JBA has instilled One may be enough but if we score twice we will definitely win and we absolutely have the personnel to score many more. COYW

Was surprised to see some comments on match thread suggesting Slattery should be substituted. I thought he was immense in both and attacking and winning the ball back. Sure not everything he tried came off but to continue to try seems to be the philosophy of the manager which Slats and the other players are thriving on.

Aye but can they do it on a cold, rainy night in Motherwell? 😉

If not us I wouldn’t be adverse to Stenny winning it with an Olly Whyte screamer 😆

This is true. I’m a numpty 🤦‍♂️

Happy if he is available, I’m not sure how the signings work in practice- does Welsh need to be about waiting to sign a document? ie not in bed dreaming of how to beat Dundee 😀

Indeed and just need to look at Ross County deals to see what we’re “missing”

probably true but then presumably not including Welsh in his plans so another game where he is unlikely to feature.

Only misstep we’ve made this window. if/when SW returns it’s ridiculous that it’s not sorted much earlier in day to concentrate on game tomorrow and not this circus.

Maybe why just cover on bench? Surely he must be judged to have more experience and form than Murray if they’re struggling for centraL defence. Either way would be happy for him to come on and score a couple of own goals 😆

Kai Andrews linked with Hibs loan move. https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-hibernian-agree-to-sign-coventry-citys-kai-andrews/ He had something about him. Like many with footballing ability would probably prosper in our current setup.

I would’ve agreed but MO’N came out and said “I’m stepping in here” with the January window and presumably he does pick the matchday squad. Either way I think we should move on if not sorted early next week.