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Going into the semi-final following 3 defeats on the bounce won’t be helpful, so that’s why I think tonight is a must-not-lose game.

Tonight is a must-not-lose game.

I think that whatever harebrained formation he sets out tonight against Dundee United will give us a likely indication of how he plans to approach the Rangers game. With that said, I can forgive whatever he tries tonight (if it fails) so long as it helps him figure out what’s needed for Sunday. Although I would suggest that the Celtic game gave him that information.

Stama may be decent, but the way he’s mostly been deployed by Kettlewell so far has rendered him ineffective as a striker. It seems to me that he needs to play as part of a front 2 or 3.

Weak defending and dogshit tactics cost us today. We need a big performance away to Dundee Utd now, otherwise we’re going into the semi-final on a complete downward spiral.

Weak defending for both goals. We make it too easy for them.

The evidence suggests that he couldn’t manage himself out of a cardboard box. What’s more vexing is the fact that someone somewhere in the Club thought that the credentials of a retired police officer matched those required to undertake the role of safety AND facilities manager at a top flight football club. The former I can just about understand but not the latter. It appears that he’s actively costing the Club more money than necessary, due to incompetence, at the same time as doing his best to play the role of pretendy policeman as he seeks to vilify and piss off paying fans.

He's either sick or his ACL exploded into 300 pieces during training and after Kettlewll's pre-match conference. Knowing our luck, it's likely the latter. Anyone in the know?

It’s almost like clockwork. Keep on being you.

We know that he'll respond by starting with a similar line-up and system because he's a stubborn donkey who continually rides his luck.

Two spot on analyses. Poor recruitment and amateur tactics remain the issues, although, for what it’s worth, I don’t think we’ll see another 15 game winless run this season. We have improved, slightly.

It appears we likely missed our captain driving and organising us today.

It seems like the outcome of not signing a proper replacement for Spittal other than a few chocolate-legged jobbers is still causing us bother. Let’s see what the wingers can do now.

His next job will be with whatever club that wee rodent Si Ferry is at.

It’s probably a fair point to suggest that those WS members with a monthly direct debit are also season ticket holders. A real challenge for the WS is how it (re)engages those members who no longer financially contribute but regularly attend games. EDIT. I forgot to add that there are plenty of WS members who financially contribute but, for whatever reason, don’t have a season ticket or regularly attend.

Footballer kicks football. Superb observation.

Aye, but the 3rd/4th choice backline gives me the fear. Let's hope Gordon stays fit.

Yep, this could be decent going forward, but if one of them gets injured, then what?

That’s McGinn out for the foreseeable. I ask again, what the fuck are we doing in training to lead to this amount of soft tissue injuries?! https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2024/10/17/paul-mcginn-to-spend-time-on-sidelines/

True, but you have to wonder if Watt is fit enough to start yet since he’s taken on the Farmer Boggis persona.

Casey for Balmer, as Kettlewell isn’t going to drop him just yet. It would be a shame for Balmer but it’s a good problem to have. And Robinson for Moses, as he may be able to upset his former team. Moses is also a great impact sub.

Getting further stability in the GK department is great news. I’m delighted for Ox as his patience has paid off for him and the team.

I didn’t make the game yesterday, but it’s pleasing to hear about the individual performances and the manner in which we won. Maybe, just maybe, Kettlewell’s policy of signing 400 players is paying off at the moment.

I also don’t think it’ll happen in the lifetime of Caldwell, and therein lies a problem. However, and more realistically, I think a 20-year strategic plan with an options appraisal needs to be produced, and that would be outwith his day-to-day remit.

There’s more chance of him starting against Crocodile Dundee after than run of fixtures.