texanwellfan

Are all our players (fit to play) available for the HJK game? If We get thru it would be good to have another couple able bodied players available for the play off round.

Having watched the goal (again today 😀) it’s very impressive the effort that went into the goal. Three newbies involved, but that was some supporting run from Williams, especially being at 85 mins. He was in defensive covering position when Whyte won the ball and did you see who was up close to Said when scored? Cap’n Tom Sparrow. ( ok! How many of you done the Pirate voice in your head when you read that? ) 😂

I’m hoping we well and truly scud them but I’ll be happy with even the narrowest of wins. I’m really hoping we can kill the game early and give the likes of Oscar and Faddy a bit of a break.

I emailed solidsport reply below There are two different streams for this match. One has Finnish commentary and is only available in Finland, while the other should be available in the rest of the world, including the USA. https://solidsport.com/motherwellfc/watch/hjk-helsinki-motherwell-fc

I assume that will be available here in the USA as well since I watched the first leg against HB using solidsport. Was easy purchase and decent stream quality

Playing games might be the best “training”’they can get at this time of season

Are we going to be brave and play our normal game to try and win or are we going to be more cautious to get them back to Fir Park? I wonder if our approach will be more about trying to “preserve” the squad rather than winning away from home or will we play our best 11 every game and deal with injuries/tiredness/suspensions as they affect us? While playing 2 games a week can be hard work, it’s also great for getting the players match sharpness up a few levels. I think the players can handle the schedule with rest and recovery as long as we can avoid injuries.

I’ve never seen us play in European competition, home or away but have seen us in 3 cup finals. (4 if you count the summer Cup 😂) Need us to get past HJK and Freiburg and then I’d be able to jump over and catch a game in the league stages.

Not saying HJK are easy or that we will beat them but I don’t think we should be afraid of them. Had a look at Finnish league and I don’t really know any of the teams. I see Aberdeen drew their two games with them a few years ago. In the conference league they have played 28 games, lost 15, drawn 6 and won 7

He was also left alone to deal with Hibs player in his face, obstructing him, prior to corner kicks. So good to acknowledge some things he can do better but his performance overall was excellent with a few really good saves.

If you want some “glory” nights you got to play the good teams.

I really hope we don’t loose any more players this window

It’s a joy watching that goal back a few times. As the commentators mentioned. several times, “Magnificent Football”!

Scotland is 2 hours behind Helsinki

Considering where we are in preparation for this season, getting 3 points today is a tremendous job.