Villageman

I like the way CMWellfan continues to put forward his opinions as fact. In this instance that £30k is the contribution lost by giving youngsters free season tickets without I assume any knowledge of the detail. Maybe if so rich he can holiday for 6 months sponsoring the free tickets would not be a problem. As said I think on another subject he does come up with some good suggestions but the way that he puts them across raises hackles amongst a lot of posters. I like Daver have delayed joining the Society and I will sign up over the weekend. They are the only Club we have and this is the only option on offer. I also like the thought of being owner, well part owner at least.

No offence meant but I am sorry to suggest that you may be just a little mental over your thoughts on tonight. I really hope it is temporary. That performance was every bit as bad as the displays that got the previous manager sacked. Every one except McGhie knew from last season our midfield was slow and lacked creativity and the signed players since this season are more of the same. I know the talent available to us is limited but we are forcing what we have to play to a system instead of asking them to play to their strengths. That system seems to boot the the ball up to two strikers more in hope than anything else. Now I bitterly detest that style and to be at all successful needs fast supporting midfield that will pick up the scraps that will be available against physical defenders. In nearly 60 years plus of supporting Motherwell tonight was the first time i can remember leaving before the end and worse wondering if Saturday is worth the effort.

I think he has filled out a bit over the last 12/18 months. Unfair to compare with Cadden, far different starting point.

I take it that is directed at me. Not unhappy at all but it has to be seen that we made it much harder for ourselves than it should have been at 3 up.

Churlish or not I will nit pick.In the first 30 mins or so we could have given Barca a game . After that a lazy header by Tait created the opportunity for Crawford. Don't know if Lasley was fit after last week injury, he was knackered by half time. Defensive right side gave Accies the freedom to attack at will and we were lucky a couple of times. Bowman doesn't have the pace of Johnson but he uses his physique well, is not knocked of the ball so easily and looks as if he is comfortable with the ball on the ground. Would be nice to see how he performs with the service Moult had.

We have to take what McGhie and most football managers quotes with a ton of salt. Warburton "no gulf in class" Rodgers "not embarrassed" Conte "Diego Costa needs protection from the refs" are three that come to mind this week alone.

Surprised McCloy hasn't been mentioned. Am I right in thinking that keepers then didn't get the "star " billing they get now?. Or is it just my age playing tricks on me again?.

Fixed that!

No we are not. Not yet anyway.

Souly (Its easir to spell) was looking for fouls from the start. Imho of course.

Sorry don,t undestand that part!. Laing and Kennedy are over 20. Yes?. Only u20's were allowed to play in that Cup. Yes / No?

Possibly explained by him being the most experienced outfield player on the bench.

I hate that being given as a reason for sloppy passing. Should be one of the first items in the coaching manual.

Meant to add we lost control of the game when MgHugh went off.

Once again its funny how we see the match differently. I thought Ainsworth goal was about the only positive thing he did.I know we were slack further back at their goal but the move started in midfield when he could not be bothered challenging for the ball. McDonald wasn't any better. In these niggly games by the opposition I wish he would not get involved either physically or verbally. He should be long enough in the tooth to know it badly affects his game. I watched the start of the Rangers Hamilton game and there were I think 4 bookings early on and none of them were as bad as what went unpunished at Kilmarnock. They were intent not to lose the game by being physical which usually means lack of skill. If they are going to continue in that vein I hope they go down and take that B****** Thomson with them. Finally there were something like 3500 Killie fans spread accross 2 half empty stands whilst nearly 1000 Well fans were forced to sit like sardines in half of the other. Bad show, dont know what it was supposed to achieve.

Would not have classed Clay as impressive last night, maybe good or like to see more of. Comfortable on the ball. Would not class him either as ball winner only, he did get around the park making passes, yes maybe simple ones and not in the defence splitting category and he was prepared to offer advice to colleages. Did i not read in another post he was criticised for missing a goal scoring opportunity. Of the three players you mention McHugh is signed and is defensive mid, Campbell is untried at this level and every bit as much a risk as any other player we are currently looking at. Now i admit to not being Lasleys greatest fan but surely he has to be replaced soon. On last nights showing for me Clay was much better than Lasley in finding players (ours) with passes.

Wishaw stopped running a bus towards the end of last season due to lack of numbers I believe. Not aware of plan for this season. Contact andysim2@sky.com for info. Central attempting to run bus, see Shoutbox, as always price will depend on numbers I guess.

Money, Money, Money. Deal with sky probably set up before he joined Hibs. Skippy will be disappointed.

Given all the considerations eg friendly etc. and also budget / contract I was impressed enough with the trialist yesterday to like to see him against stronger and more competetive situations. Possibly Annan,East Stirling or Stranraer. Him and McHugh are broadly similar type.

Given that it was mostly u20's reasonably happy what we saw today. Team looked better as a unit in the secondhalf.Mcmillan and McLean worked well together in the first with McLean moving inside in the second half. Ferguson looked comfortable on the floor but he and Kennedy were I thought poor in the air. Heneghan is a powerful cb and him and Ferguson a much better pairing. McHugh didnt waste many balls and never ventured forward much, Trialist (13) was a busy player with good passing and I thought his performance just shaded McHughbut that could be because he played a bit further forword with Campbell dropping back. Big disappoints for me was Thomas although mid just behind the striker is not his natural position and Ainsworth who wasted most opportunities that came his way. Finally Moult is not a lone striker,

Not exactly close but planning to go. Was considering going to Abroath tomorrow, checked their website for post code for sat nav, they have KO as 3pm. Stadium/shop will be open from 2.15. Well office closed.

£7 / £3

Hibs friendly back? to 3pm on MFC site.

Re Leitch. Looks like BBC are as confused as the the posters on here. One report on youth players moving says "likely to receive compensation" . Second report Lancashire paper says "released by Motherwell".

There is one thing a lot of the posters on this site are good at and that is jumping in with their own version of the facts. Now we have F***** up and it it is Burrows fault. Why don't we wait until the club make a statement about this. One point to consider too is I believe he was U17 last season and probably still classed as an academy player. So who offers academy players contracts?. Academy director Scott Leitch?.