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Kerr, Law and Angol. Try to give them the benefit of doubt but in years to come they'll be remembered in the same vein as Roddie, Brother Davies and Christie.

Brutal defending but McManus slips again...

Nae Langfield is another blow. Can't see us sticking to a 352 if Aberdeen are playing 1 upfront. 'Mon the 'Well.

Has it be suggested this is the way we are lining up? It's the formation that crossed my mind. Would be happy enough with that shape. However, if Leitch, Carswell and Vigurs are fit, then the inclusion of Law speaks volume.

As much as we have been brutal, I'm naively anticipating a decent performance tonight. At the very least, we need to see a reaction to the recent run. Expect a change in shape which may lead to Reid in midfield and/or ZFA in front of Hammell. 3-3.

e) voting to split 2nd place prize money in 2012/13.

From what's out in the open, the budget hasn't been cut. However, the financial mismanagement in recent years can be directed at Dempster and she's jumped ship accordingly. Who know what the deal has been with bonuses. Clearly, they have been a successful incentive but someone didn't do the sums. Next 3 weeks are massive for McCall with the the TV exposure. Hopefully the players step up to the plate for him. He arguably doesn't deserve to be at risk of losing his job but given the precarious finances, we have little room for loyalty.

Appreciate McCall taking time out but for anyone that watches pre and post match conferences, not much to gain here in the absence of any probing questions. Confidence. Hard work. Repeat.

Something that McCall has never done, with Daley repeatedly getting the nod over Lawless when we were hammering teams. I'd love to see Cadden and Thomas get a chance but now is not the time. People are starting to draw comparisons with Hibs and Butcher destroyed the confidence of Harris and Stanton last season.

Assuming we are on a solid enough financial footing after the November announcement, we require a manager that is in tune with the vision of the Board. I imagine that vision will incorporate youth development as well as player recruitment that has scope for generating income. Should there be a change prior to Christmas, I don't think we need to bring in a safe pair of hands like we did with Brown. The quality of league is at such a low that any manager worth their salt will get us out of trouble. I wouldn't be averse to bringing in a young manager from the same school as McNamara and Hartley.

Fans in favour of this argument are willing to sacrifice consistent league performances for a good cup run. However, there has to be an element of promise in league performances to indicate that we are beating anybody from Celtic to Albion Rovers 'on our day'. It would take a helluva leap of faith to think this current Motherwell regime could go on a cup run. At present, we are watching one of the most disorganised and arguably unprofessional Motherwell team's that I can recall.

Reid, if fit, will play in front of the back 4 surely.

Are we in a position though where the man who does the TV interviews is responsible for staff coming and going?

I agree, McCall tends to point out if a player is carrying a knock do I guess McManus wasn't. One of McCalls greatest attributes is his man-management but performances have understandably prompted him to have a dig recently, albeit not always mentioning them.

There is something going on with McManus. That tackle 2 mins in against Accies looked like sheer anger/frustration. Then yesterday, he was reluctant to run throughout the 45 and repeatedly encouraged Twardzik to give the ball to O'Brien, who we know is not comfortable with the ball at your feet. Fair play to him if he is playing through an injury but there is little point in doing so if you are going to shirk responsibility.

Notable gesture from Ojamaa to come out with a tweet this morning. Speaks volumes for the club though that a young man on loan, is leading by example on and off the park.

On Wednesday, we'll practise at parking the bus.

As long as we treat it as an opportunity and that the recent pattern of internal promotions doesn't happen where it matters most.

Cheers, complex business I gather. Whatever the detail, I think Faddy is one of these players that needs the very best monitoring and treatment to get the best out of him.

Supposedly he was looking at Dundee's diamond formation. The continued confidence excuse doesn't wash with me. We are an ill prepared team that lacks the basic tactical and technical skills. If he wants players with confidence, then give Cadden and Thomas their chance.

So what is Faddy inferring here? Torn as a result of playing through niggles? http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/free-agent-james-mcfadden-admits-4266801

Not my area of expertise but I may be misinterpreting McFaddens' quotes.

McFadden played with a torn hamstring for 2 months last season. Surely that reflects badly on the club. Clarkson impressed me today but so did Greg Stewart. A player who caught my eye in a televised playoff match for Cowdenbeath last season. Sadly, Motherwell don't seem to look at this market.

I think there is something in that.

That was an absolute nonsense statement from Tam on the radio tonight. I'm all for loyalty and of course McCalls record speaks for itself but we can't wait to be relegated before making a change. Unless there is something positive going on in the background that we are unaware of, Motherwell would not survive relegation in it's current guise. However, my concern is that the problems run much deeper than the training pitch. If we were to part company with McCall then who we would we replace him with? The club badly needs some leadership. As much as Dempster was a pain in the arse, the club has lost it's voice since she left and the club is completely disengaged with the fans (outwith positive ticket initiatives). On a sidenote, was listening to discussion about Killie bonuses on the radio last night. Jim Spence mentioned that he spoke to a similar sized club on Friday and they were on a £650 win bonus - this is seemingly par for the course. Pure speculation on my part but the motivation and consistency we've had in recent seasons is not there, has there been a change to the financial incentives at Fir Park?