Electric Blues

There would be worse problems to have than trying to accommodate them both in whatever pattern we favour next season. I've really rated Aldred, although I didn't realise how slow he could be until yesterday. This is seldom actually a problem, though, as he has some knack for being in the right place to begin with.

At one point I thought our driver was actually going to deck the jobsworth G4S mini-hitler who was strutting up and down in his hi-viz green vest like a demented budgie. No court in the land would have convicted him.

The downside to these epic journeys back for a final is the long, sad traipse home after the wrong result. I was looking forward to wearing the colours in celebration but you know what, I'm wearing them just as proudly in defeat - and it's amazing how many folk I've met so far en route who fucking hate Celtic ;-) SIWY

Just arrived in Motherwell after a long ferry crossing and a drive up, streaming the Banter Thiefs on the world's worst wifi. Suddenly it's real.

And now Aldred. Three assists from Tait.

Bowman hits the post. Bigi scores.

Sid's on for Frear. I make that four strikers now - and apparently no defenders.

Yes, but apparently it's a close 4-0

Get your money on a 3-2 full time result. We've practised this!

Grimshaw and McHugh both hooked. Bigi and Bowman on. Ciftci still there, for now.

That supposed goal difference advantage isn't looking so healthy now either.

Joking aside (well, half-joking) looks like Tait, Kipre and Bowman just cemented their cup final places without kicking a ball.

Fucking THREE now. Anybody want to buy two cup final tickets?

Two now, Anybody want to buy a cup final ticket?

Frear and Çiftçi in - no Tait or Kipre. Motherwell: Carson, Grimshaw, Cadden, McHugh, Main, Frear, Dunne, Aldred, Campbell, Çiftçi, MaguireMotherwell subs: Griffiths, Hendrie, Bigirimana, Bowman, Petravicius, MacLean, Turnbull

The Royal Family has form for this - his dad was named after Wullie Pettigrew.

I've never, ever had any problem picking up pre-booked tickets. Always seems quick & well-organised. YMMV.

Just got mine now - only 5 minutes and a dozen or so redials. Either I'm lucky (probably not, based on my lottery numbers this week) or the queue might be dying down a bit. Glad I had the foresight to call earlier in the week and book the bus separately!

Too true. For me, among plenty of other heroes, Ally Maxwell was the real standout of the '91 final. His subsequent shabby treatment really upset me at the time, and it's been great to see him back in the fold. We really can't NOT win this now! COYW.

He's the "ambassador" for the Exiles Club, and is hosting one of their events on the Friday night.

You're right enough, Saint Johnstone beat us too and finish 7th with 44 points. (I stopped thinking after they took the hypothetical points from Ross County.) It's still never going to happen.

I don't think I'll risk money betting on either scenario. Even though we'll almost certainly win the cup!

Not that I think for one single femtosecond that this will actually happen.

County are goners - they lose the next four and are relegated - 27 points St Johnstone beat County (and no-one else) - 41 points Partick win their next four - 40 points Hamilton win three - 39 points Dundee win two - 39 points Motherwell lose the next four - 39 points In your worst possible nightmare it could yet come down to goal difference for the play off spot.

Hibs 2 up against Celtic now, to delay any title celebrations. These ***** are beatable, all right.