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Elsewhere, Hearts have joined the race for out-of-contract Motherwell winger Jim O’Brien. Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee wants to land O’Brien either in the transfer window or on a pre-contract deal for next season. Well have also indicated they want to speak to him about a new deal. However, Jambos have spoken to O’Brien’s representatives about a pre-contract deal for next term

"Hopefully Hibs will be a great platform for me. "I would not rule out going back to England one day but I have landed on my feet only six months after I left Scotland. "I am happy at Hibs - this is a better club than Brighton with better facilities. The infrastructure is as good as the big two in Scotland. "I am here to challenge Graeme and Yves for the No.1 jersey. I predict Smith will be the next in the recent line of calamitous hibs keepers .

St Mirren skipper John Potter says he would not be surprised if Buddies boss Gus MacPherson makes it on to the managerial shortlists for the vacancies at Dundee United and Motherwell. During his six years in charge at Paisley, MacPherson has guided the Saints from the lower reaches of the First Division to consolidated SPL status and also a Scottish Cup semi-final place last term. A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock gave the Buddies the perfect start to 2010, and Potter admitted it is a concern his gaffer could be on the radar of the Tannadice and Fir Park boards. Potter said: "If Gus is of interest to the clubs with managerial vacancies in the SPL at the moment then that is because he has done a good job at St Mirren over the years. "I'm sure there will be interest in Gus as he has done a great job, but I hope he will want to stay here because, as a group of players, we believe that under his and Andy Millen's guidance, we can push on and reach the next level."

SOCCEROOS defender Craig Moore has been thrown a World Cup lifeline, with a short-term move back to Scotland on offer as early as next week. Moore has been asked to join Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone - returning to the country where he spent a decade with great success. The 34-year-old wants out of Brisbane Roar before the end of the A-League season to maintain his fitness to ensure selection for Australia's World Cup squad. Moore's former Glasgow Rangers teammate Derek McInnes is manager at mid-table St Johnstone, and said he wanted to sign the defender on loan during the next transfer window, which opens tomorrow. ''He [Moore] has indicated he is thinking seriously about it,'' McInnes said. ''I hold him in very high regard.'' Moore, who is in the Middle East with the Socceroos squad preparing for the Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait next Wednesday, said: ''I don't know where I'm going to be, but there's every chance I will be away in January … the club has been supportive of that.''

Interview in today's record seems to indicate Craig would like the job ,personally I would have no problems at all with this appointment ,after Malpass, McGhee, and Gannon we need a bit of stability .And Craig and Archie aint no mugs they know the game ,players and have contacts.

You called it right mate early doors as they say.

Most fans were ok with McGarry, a few like myself didnt think he was good enough but thats just par for the course some players you like others you dont .The guy couldnt be faulted for his effort he always gave 100% .Well fans arent any worse than other fans when it comes to booing players or the team.

Pleases this one that's for sure.

As I said joe i might be out of order not knowing all the facts, I can put my hands up when i get it wrong and say sorry unlike some who still pig headily believe McGarry and O'Brien are football players.

No sorry not buying into this crap Ive been working outside all week in these so called hazardous conditions as have many others .Cancelling looks like an easy option, i could be out of order here not being privy to all the facts but come on Motherwell .

The game at Fir Park on Saturday has been postponed. The pitch is fine, but two of the stands at the stadium are out of action due to the icy conditions. A new date will be arranged in due course. [from accies site not our own ]

Motherwell support was great on Wednesday, a Jambo workmate said we were like the barmy army.

The problem with McGARRY is hes useless, i was really disappointed to see him in the squad last night ,I also thought JOB was totally ineffective some nice touches but his play goes nowhere and brings very little end product. Jennings and Hatley were our best IMO.

Think the club has done well appointing these two, they bring with them a wealth of experience. Welcome aboard guys.

I would have went for Reynolds but like some have said he might be away soon, Craigan and Lasley have had there best years and shouldn't even be in the frame, so its someone else for me.

Sad thing is Well Well that things like this will turn some fans away from firpark and who can blame them if what you say is right ,a charman and a board with no vision .Why should a punter who works hard all week then plough his cash into what imo is fast becoming a sinking ship- Motherwell football club.

According to the ever reliable Chick young John Boyle is in Australia ,the decision to let Gannon go was made last week even before the St Johnstone game .

One things for sure it wont be Gannons fault ,it never is .

got mine already mate, whit do you think?

As they say when the going gets tough the tough get going if Jims no up for the fight then were best shot of him.

The stark reality is that small clubs like Motherwell don't have a bigger picture ,its season to season and that will NEVER change . We simply don't have the resources to plan long term. One season Europe the next .....you tell me.

. Good to be positive but if things continue as they have over the past month relegation is a real possibility no mater how much spin we put on things

Great post brother.

what are the streets round fir park like guys .

Connerton was on trial with Leeds but they dropped interest in him some time ago, might go to another club but don't think it will be Leeds.