MelvinBragg

That's some list to be included on...

Since Malpas left, we have had (in no particular order) Porter Clarkson McCormack Murphy Sutton Jutkiewicz Blackman Higdon Ojaama and now McFadden Aye, we've been spoiled. Name any other SPL side that has had that combination of goalscorers and exciting players in that time.. We all like a moan (myself included), but this has been a golden era...

Tempted to vote for Higdon just to give the guy his due. I think his anger probably contributed a lot to our fast start to the second half. But McFadden merited it. Concern is that I've heard Carswell is going to leave at the end of the season in search of first team football. Think it'd be a real shame as he's developing into a very good player.

It has done. His shadow is hanging over the team. Instead of rising to the challenge and making it difficult for him to get in the team, the team seem to be looking over their shoulders, thinking he's either going to save the day or steal their place in the team...

And there's some competition..

I expect it to be Daley to drop out. Not to keep the minimum U21s specifically but that position wise, he's similar to McFadden, can play striker or winger...

Tweed hits the nail on the head. A harsh red card generally sees the player applauded, probably more as a gesture of solidarity. A stupid deserved one doesn't merit applause. But as others have stated, not an issue that I'd get my knickers in a knot about...

Craig Moore out on loan to Dumbarton for a month...

Aye, that thought had occurred to me as well...

Kennedy is decent, pretty combative but doesn't pick up too many cards. I'd imagine if us and Hibs are both in for him, then we'd be second favourite unless his old pal Ramsden can really sell the club to him... EDIT Scratch that, I was getting mixed up with my dates. Kennedy joined Rochdale just after Ramsden left. Kennedy did play one season with Higginbotham though...

You know, I was tempted to post that any Motherwell striker who can consistently get around 15 goals a season can have any flaws in his game he wants. But, as true as that is, to say something like that is to do Higdon a disservice. Are there areas of his game that aren't as strong? Certainly. But if he was quicker and slightly more mobile with the same scoring rate, he wouldn't be playing for Motherwell. I think when we look back in a few years, we'll realise that his performances as a number nine stand comparison with many Motherwell strikers...

According to Soccerbase, 66 starts and 32 goals. Even before you take into account his link up play, he's been frighteningly good for us. Frightening in that he's out of contract in the summer. Aberdeen looking to replace Vernon or Dundee United looking to replace Daly would be my concern...

Particularly in the first half, but generally throughout the game, I actually thought Ramsden was having a better game than Hutchinson. Whenever he's been fit (granted that's not been often enough), he's looked a good steady defender in the Clancy mould. Without the tendency to lose the head...

As an aside, where can you get stuff in Motherwell tartan?

No, I think some are suggesting that Ojamaa could play the Murphy role and McHugh could play centrally..

I think you can write off Doris from that list. Currently on trial at Birmingham..

Look on the bright side. This'll lure MJC out for a tirade...

I reckon we'll see one in but probably a loan signing...

To be fair, I think he meant for Darren O'Dea but for a similar period of time to Beckham or Henry...

I reckon if we offer Saunders a contract then he'll stay. I really rate him so just hope he gets a chance to earn a new contract here...

Not unhappy that we"ve got Kerry til the end of the season. Started well, had a few iffy games but there's definitely something to work with there. Only concern is what it does for Saunders' chances. Hope that he can come back and make an impact as he could be a massive player for us next season with Hutchinson away...

Can't stand the guy. Hope his next shite is an elephant sized hedgehog..

If you look at Porter's injury record prior to joining us and since leaving us, it's difficult to escape the feeling that we had the best of him. Not to say we couldn't again but seems unlikely. But for me it'd be a pointless signing. I remember when we had Porter and Sutton and they never looked like a partnership. Can't see Porter and Higdon being any different. As much as I loved Porter when he was with us, someone like Higginbottom would be a better option. Having said that, I'd be tempted to play Ojaama on the wing and pair McHugh with Higdon and spend any wages freed up on other areas of the team..

Bring on McHugh, the most natural partner for Higdon as a replacement for...Higdon...

See when people on here were predicting us to win 4-1 or win "comfortably", generally that's the time to remove your life savings from the bank and put it all on St Mirren...