The Sand Dancer

Our last 4 managers have all been appointed at at time of crisis i.e. facing possible relegation. In Robinson, Alexander and Kettlewell we chose to appoint Autocratic managers (no idea about Hammell's style other than blind panic). Studies show that the Autocratic manager has initial success but medium to long term failure. Are we therefore surprised that we are now again in the failure period. I would suggest, as we have a small buffer above the relegation spots, that we can afford to go for an "Auld Heed" (in it for the long term) who will manage the team and involve the coaches in a more democratic fashion. This should achieve the necessary response from the players to get the required points for safety. In addition this should break the 2 year cycle of boom, bust and sacking.

I assumed he was not played so that he was not cup tied and that he was returning in January

Halliday, on seeking that the Rangers left back was going to May an arsenal of any clearance, burst a guy to clear the ball only to hit the net. He then apologised to the Rangers fans for not clearing the ball he should never ever claret an amber again.s

I see its our "anti-Well" referee today. Predictions:- Well have at least 4 players booked before the first St. Johnstone player in the 88th minute minimum of two stone wall penalty claims for Well rejected before Mugabi handles in the centre circle and the Saints have a penalty Bair, Gent and Spittal allowed to be kicked off the park Referee banjo'd by Kettlewell at time up

Both Alexander and Robinson before him were typical autocratic managers. They both produced the normal outcome of that style i.e. initial success then medium to long term failure as their methods fail to motivate the players. Unless we want to continue to "yo yo" between success and failure on a season by season basis then the new manager must have different management style

No way can you play Lammie As it is in his interest for Dundee to win. I'm not questioning his professionalism but puts him in an awkward situation especially with the boo boys. Agree with no place for Donnelly as we have not won a league match this season when he has started, a mere coincidence, I think not more a player,who can pass the ball, down

We are content to persist with long balls from the back unfortunately O'Donnell. Lammie & Donnelly are incapable of finding any of the front 3 with a decent pass. Even if they did the hold up play of Wollery, Van Veen & Shields is as unimpressive as the passing from the back. I saying this Ross County are offering little. Need more players who can play the ball to a teammate if we are to win.

We need to pick a team that will work their socks of of 90+ minutes, covering back when they lose the ball and consistently picking their man. That means no :- O'Donnell - goes missing with crosses from the left; Carroll - no idea how and when to defend; Donnelly - slow, lazy, does not follow his man and generally no footballing brain and we have never won a league match this season when he has been in the starting lineup; Shaw - thinks he is better than his teammates and lazy (witness his "attempt" to get back as the referee ran past in the Ross County game and Shaw lost the ball in their half) Team therefore:- Kelly, Mugabi, Johanson, Ojala, McGinlay Cornelius, Maguire, Slattery Tierney Van Veen, Shields

1967 Charlie Aitken's Testimonial v Rangers (before they played in the Cup Winners Cup Final). The only time I saw St John playing for Motherwell

Right hand side of the team is fine with O'Hara, O'Donnell. Campbell and Watt having decent games. Centre of Carson and Gallacher fine but Polworth (non-existent) and Cole (not up to the physical/cheating contact) Left hand side is soooo bad, what ids the point of playing Lammie whose only contribution is to constantly give the ball back to Killie, Grimshaw doing his headless chicken performance, Crawford although tries is extremely limited and should not have been signed thus limiting better players/prospects Cornelius, Semple or Robinson. Overall the game reminds me of a match against Kille under McGee when the winner was scored by Dick Turpin according to the announcer

Once again Motherwell take one for the good of Scottish football. We apprecaite that it is imperative that the bigots in Green and Blue have crap managers. Lennon is a crap manager and all clubs must ensure he stays in post. This will be done by the odd club taking points of them every few weeks. This will mean that we can all witness these wonderful European nights seeing them stuffed by average teams in the Champions and Europa leagues. For some reason Gerrard seems to be having some success and may not be crap. All clubs must do their bit to ensure the perception that he is up there with Klopp. We know that the Daily Record push his reputation as a managerial genius. This will mean that he will be back down the road to the English Premiership as soon as a Non-Covid cheque book opens.

Agree with most of the comments above on how few acceptable performers we had (Campbell, Watt and Carson the exceptions). Robinson's reluctance to to change the shape to get something out of the game also a problem. No better illustrated than his 3rd substitute, bringing on Maguire (who I believe should have started in the back 3). The game was over the correct options were Hastie to chase a goal or else to give Cornelius a run - we had nothing to lose.

Why is Mugabi playing? a. We should be using the defence we will play on Thursday b. The defence improved after he was sent off c. We are not a good enough team to play with a player who cannot pass the ball (opponents have no need to press him knowing he will move forward 5 yards then pass it to the side or else wildly upfield). One for the older fans, reminds me of Wullie McVie's in terms of distribution Why has Maguire not been given a run in the middle of a back 3. I suspect he will be another promising player ruined through not been given an opportunity by Robinson

Unique opportunity to play an all Lanarkshire outfield 10. O'Donnell, Gallacher, Maguire, Lammie Campbell, Turnbull, Semple Watt, White, Hastie

No doubt David knows what Jake Hastie is getting at Ibrox and it could be that the fantastic/magnificent offeris less?