Onthefringes Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'll be surprised to see that line up tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Big game, we really want to avoid going into the final on the back of 3 defeats. I'd bite your hand off for a draw at the moment but we are more than capable of winning up there. In terms of the side I would go with as close to the team we are planning for the final as possible: Carson Kipre Hartley Dunne Cadden Bigi McHugh Rose Tait Bowman Moult  Campbell was playing during the week so would let him drop out. I know Cadden was too but for me we don't have as much depth in that position. I think we need to get back to doing what we do best rather than trying to change things for the sake of it. Not sure why Bowman was ever dropped but need to get back to the two up front. A decision has to be made about Kipre given recent form but I would be in favour of keeping him in there for his physical abilities and showing some faith in him. I can see both sides of this argument though. Contrary to some I think we need to stick with 2 up front for the final so wouldn't change anything with a view to this. 4-4-2 for the final leaves us short in midfield and 4-5-1 would leave Moult isolated up front. For me, we need to stick with the system that has worked for us. nope Campbell out and a straight swap for grimshaw the wee man will be champin at the bit come next sunday only my opinion mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 The second time we've played both Aberdeen and Hibernian this season I've felt like they have adapted their set up to tactically nullify us - and its worked. We've lost both and failed to score in both. I wasn't at Ross County so can't comment too much on that match but the result was there to see and a trend is starting to develop. Â I think we need to show a bit more stylistic and tactical invention when we start coming round for the second or third time. Â I've said before that we should play a four at the back against Celtic, tomorrow would be a good time to trial run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 The result at Ross County seemed to hinge mostly on horrific defending. Â I agree, however, that teams will set out to nullify us. That's what I meant a few weeks ago when I said that we need to switch it up a bit, particularly in the use of Frear, Bigi, Tanner etc. who can add a bit more variation and guile to our play. Â . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 I see BBC Sport Shortbread are showing a clip of our seven-goal horsing by the Mutton Molesters. Â Surely motivation enough? Â COYW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Could not care less about result.both eyes on next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm looking for a win here, or at least a draw. We can start worrying about next week, tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm looking for a win here, or at least a draw. We can start worrying about next week, tomorrow. Agree with that. Â Next week will take care of itself. We also dont want to lose 3 league games on the bounce, obviously, and with Celtic in the league twice as our next 2 games 3 could easily become 5 so we ideally need to get something today although I appreciate its a big ask. Â If we get even a point today then the manager will have been vindicated but I think we should start with the 11 that got us to 3rd and a cup final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 For me the league games are far more important than the cup and with Celtic in the league twice if we get nothing today we are probably looking at a fairly long losing streak. Im just treating next Sunday as an enjoyable day out and nothing more. Chance of winning the final are probably something like 5% I would have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 But it is easier to absorb a league defeat given where we are versus the upside of a cup win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Motherwell: Carson, Tait, Grimshaw, Hartley, Cadden, McHugh, Moult, Bowman, Rose, Dunne, Kipré  Motherwell subs: Griffiths, Frear, Plummer, Fisher, Petravicius, Campbell, Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Carson  Kipré Hartley Dunne  Cadden Grimshaw McHugh Rose Tait  Moult Bowman  Subs Griffiths Plummer Campbell Frear Tanner Fisher Petravicius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Not a fan of Tait? Â Quick edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 nope Campbell out and a straight swap for grimshaw the wee man will be champin at the bit come next sunday only my opinion mind i think that's the first time iv called it right all season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 I wonder if Campbell is being tested, or at least protected a bit from potential burn out? He surely cant have been dropped?!?! Â Decent team however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 I wonder if Campbell is being tested, or at least protected a bit from potential burn out? He surely cant have been dropped?!?! Â Decent team however. milo I don't think hes dropped ! but played 2 x 90mins last week so a wee rest is due, plus we need to make sure grimshaw is ready IF reqd at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 milo I don't think hes dropped ! but played 2 x 90mins last week so a wee rest is due, plus we need to make sure grimshaw is ready IF reqd at some point Sorry, I meant rested, not tested! Campbell didnt play v Ross County either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2/6 tae get in Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Sorry to say this but can't see Dunnes inclusion doing anything but costing us a goal today. Prove me wrong Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mintymac Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 No Bigi even as a sub . Is he injured ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Grimshaw has a been a man down every time he has been on the park this season. Surprised to see him in the team. Â Plummer on the bench is a weird one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleeastdave Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Got to say a strong bench again, so would expect changes if not going our way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukemfc1 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Grimshaw has a been a man down every time he has been on the park this season. Surprised to see him in the team. Â Plummer on the bench is a weird one as well. A man down? Bit harsh. Seemed to do well when he came on against Hibs (away) and Aberdeen in the cup. Â Pleased with the team today, glad we've went back to what we know best system wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Any links? Red TV international are showing it live so i'd expect there to be something somewhere but i'm not able to find one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Worried about the spine of that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Can anyone please explain why bulletproof Andy Rose gets a game every single week. Got to be the most ineffective slowest player I've seen for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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