David

So, because Craigan and Fitzpatrick get stick, you think that dishing it out to Reynolds is more acceptable? Neither Craigan nor Fitzy deserve half the shit they get on here. That's why my original post referred to the team in general. Don't get me wrong, if a player looks as though he isn't giving 100% and just isn't interested, then the criticism will be warranted, but I just don't see the point in bashing lads who are trying their best, and for the most part are doing well. We aren't bottom of the league, we aren't getting beaten easily by the teams around us, and the team is playing well, as was evident last night. Every player in a Motherwell shirt last night deserves credit for such a performance.

I have to say, we have a cheek to question the likes of Paul Slane leaving us when we are constantly on the backs of our young players. Lads like Reynolds(22), Forbes(20) and Murphy(20) are all still youngsters learning the game and developing physically, which will bring a lot of ups and downs in their performances initially. The very fact that we have such talented youngsters on the books is excellent, and to see them get panned and jeered by so-called fans is a disgrace. The thread about Reynolds simply wasn't needed, and the fact that it was started by someone who should know better makes it even worse. The lad is only 22 years old and has been a mainstay in the side for a good few years already, displaying some excellent qualities in the process. Both he & Craigan managed to hold Rangers off with relative ease for the majority of that game, and have played a part in a defence that went something like 500 minutes without conceding a goal. How about starting a topic to recognise that? The bottom line is, were playing some good football, and were getting some good results, all with a team that contains a good few promising youngsters who should be encouraged to progress by the supporters, not heckled or badmouthed in the stands or on this forum. It's the kind of behaviour you expect from the part-time fan who has a few pints and decides to wander into Fir Park because the Rangers/Celtic game isn't on ESPN in the pub that day, not from people who consider themselves passionate enough supporters to not only attend games, but to spend their days posting about the club on the internet. In short, get a fucking grip.

I'm assuming you're at the wind-up with that statement I thought he did okay, but he's still a young lad who will improve with games.

In most instances I would agree, but that disallowed goal was just plain ridiculous. There's no way he could have missed that.

Too right! He was first to every ball, nipping in and stealing it from Rangers players, and doing his thing down the wing!

I knew we were in for a tough night from the officials after Rangers got that free kick just outside our box for Craigan simply standing behind Boyd.

If the players can't gee themselves up for a derby match immediately after playing Rangers off the park, then it's fair to say we have problems.

We can at least take something from the performance. John Boyle has to get Jim O'Brien on a new contract pronto!

I liked Browns reaction at the end. He may almost 70, but he's still got the fire!

An excellent first half performance, but I think another goal will be needed to kill these twats off.

It may just be me, but i'd rather have a player with a bit of talent in the team who can produce something special, even if his tracking back isn't great. We have other players who are more than capable of covering that role.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind going, but £22 is a bit steep.

When we have other players in the midfield who are better at tracking back and challenging for the ball, is it really necessary for him to do the same? If the lad's playing, it's better to use him effectively, isn't it?

It's all well & good sounding the battlecry for support, but I can't believe were charging home fans £2 more for a televised Wednesday night game than we do for a regular Saturday match As for the game itself, i'm hoping to see Forbes come in and do well. I can see both him and O'Brien being instrumental in us taking any kind of result from tonights game.

Then I guess we continue watching games being played out in front of empty stadiums.

It depends really, doesn't it? I never saw the original post in question, but if it's looking to start a rash of tit-for-tat nonsense that's going to clog up the thread then it's removal would be justified. Like I said though, I didn't see the post, so i'm not saying that was the case.

I'm going for a 2-0 win in a relatively dull encounter. Still, 3 points are 3 points.

Surprise surprise, eh?

Sure, there are a few people just moaning for the sake of it, but surely some constructive criticism isn't a bad thing? If it results in suggestions and ideas down the line, then i'm all for it. If everyone just came on and posted "that's an excellent idea! Well done!", things would get boring in a hurry.

It may just be me, but I can't get anything on that link. EDIT: It's working now.

Like the fella said, it's better than having the place lie empty on a Sunday, isn't it?

Don't take my questions regarding the screen as a criticism mate, I was just curious. I've not got the best eyesight in the world and just didn't fancy the idea of sitting at the back trying to squint all afternoon!

I'm not too keen on sitting in a bar watching a game that's being shown on a regular 19 inch telly thats stuck up on a wall. Is it a big screen or what?

There's every chance that they may do that if they get a good turnout for the away games, isn't there? I don't think this weeks game was advertised very well, but would hope that the next away game will provide a better turnout. Again, does anyone know what size of screen the game is shown on?