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I think the answer lies in moving to a back 4 with 1 or 2 defensive pivot-type midfielders sitting in front of them. Perhaps a 4-2-3-1, although I doubt Kettlewell will ever move away from the 3 central defenders approach.

The opinion on the KMI panel is not really that of the SFA. It’s a pointless exercise in deflection, although it does further highlight the general incompetence of the officials. We were screwed over again yesterday and not a single thing will be done about it.

I think the blue line represents the part of the defenders body closest to the goal and the red line indicates the part of the attackers body closest to the goal. But for the attacker, as the other poster pointed out, it has to be a part of the body that you can score from for it to be offside. Therefore, the image above shows that Casey was not offside as he cannot score from his elbow, and his shoulder, which he can score from, is in line with the blue line (defenders toe or knee), which makes him onside. Another image from this decision shows that the lines were drawn once the ball had left the boot of our man who took the free kick. If so, this offside and no-goal is another incorrect decision that has gone against us.

But it's possible to highlight the unfair treatment and stand up for what's right without behaving like a hormonal teenager on the touchline, is it not? To be clear, I have no problem whatsoever with his incessant questioning of decisions and the officials in his pre-/post-match interviews. It's his touchline behaviour that I find a bit stupid and unnecessary, and it ultimately points to his inexperience. He should know by now that he doesn't have to get himself yellow/red carded for the numerous injustices to be highlighted. Furthermore, if he wants to point to the professionalism of the officials, then he needs to get his own house in order first. It's his job to be the manager and call out the crap in the media, which I commend, and not to behave like an angry keyboard warrior abusing the officials.

Neither were fouls. However, Butland initiated the contact with Watt; therefore, by the referees logic yesterday, it should've been a penalty to Motherwell. But no, the keeper is overprotected and can shove players out of the way without being penalised, and even more so because they play for the rangers. The referees in Scotland are pathetic.

I think we will/should offer terms to McGinn (another year), Paton (2-years), Casey (2-years), Slattery (short-term deal) and Watt (1-year). And JT, as I said above.

Is Maswanhise only on a short-term deal until January or was that extended and I've missed it? If not, he should be offered an 18-month deal, at least, come January.

Easy. Maswanhise. He showed flashes of his debut performance yesterday.

Kettlewell is a twat. His disciplinary record speaks for itself.

Because there was no foul.

Was Ox protected when Yang ran into him and dived leading to a penalty on Boxing Day against us? No. Rangers and Celtic are protected against other teams.

Should’ve been at least 3-1 today. Butland got a helping hand from the officials.

I never said which way 😉

I hope we’re all ready for festive pumping mk2.

I still find it surreal that McMahon, Dickie and Feely tried to flog the club to that snake oil salesman.

Anyone who expected Kettlewell to set up a team to win this game hasn’t been watching, and we should expect more of the same negative crap against Rangers. Quite simply, we don’t have the players, brains or bravery required to try to achieve anything else against better teams.

Yeh, too much Baileys.

You’ve clearly had too much Bailey’s after today’s defeat.

Even although we’re at home, we’re likely going to sit in defensively and hope to take any lucky chances that may come our way. And much like today, we don’t have the players or tactical nous to do so, which means we’re likely going to get battered again.

Gash. Onto the next one.

The red card appeal was successful. Obviously. https://x.com/motherwellfc/status/1871601745287426132?s=46&t=wehikD-exiutCByWu64YEQ

No, that’s just some more context.

I haven’t dismissed it though. I said our league position is excellent. All I’ve done is provided some context to that position.

It’s not a narrative, it’s reality. Friday night was utter garbage, and many of our performances this season have been garbage, yet we’re somehow fourth, which is excellent. That’s both a reflection on our ability to amass points whilst being quite shite and the rest of our direct opponents being very shite. The standard on display in this league is mince.

Our current league position speaks for itself, so fair enough, but it’s also a reflection of how poor a lot of teams around us are this season. Notwithstanding, we were utter garbage last night and a draw was a fair result. It was the wrong starting 11 and subs were made too late to be effective. We badly need a striker that fits Kettlewell’s preferred system and a midfielder to solidify the heart of the team.