Yabba's Turd Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Meaningless game against a meaningless opponent. Does anyone have a copy of Dougie Arnott's testimonial game? Asking for a friend who needs a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 If we win it, it guarantees another 50 or 60k to fund another wage next season. Plus I like keeping the wee team in their place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I know but I can't keep quoting Bill Belichick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 if they can only bring approx. 300/400 fans for a cup tie, how many will they bring for a nothing game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 We should concentrate on selling our cup final allocation rather than worrying about Accie's support. Fair play to the ones who bother. Hopefully Turnbull will be playing again. A good performance could possible see him used as a sub in the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils4oyarder Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Can we not have an opinion on both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 3 hours ago, steelboy said: We should concentrate on selling our cup final allocation rather than worrying about Accie's support. Fair play to the ones who bother. Cup final thread for our cup final attendance figures. This is about the possible 70 accies fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44082242 Motherwell: Robinson to be 'clever' with selection in last game before cup final Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson admits he will have to be "clever" with his squad for Saturday's Lanarkshire derby against Hamilton Academical. Well face Celtic in the Scottish Cup final the following Saturday. Robinson says several first-team players are carrying "knocks and a few minor injuries". "We'll make a decision for what's the best way for us to approach both games," said Northern Irishman Robinson, 43. "I've a very small squad. But whoever plays we'll put a competitive team out and they're playing for places either on the bench or in the starting line-up for the cup final. "It's up to the boys I put out to take their opportunities." Captain Carl McHugh, fellow midfielder Liam Grimshaw, defender Cedric Kipre and forward Curtis Main are among the players Robinson has concerns over, although he believes they will not be in danger of missing the final against Celtic on 19 May. "There have been players crying out for opportunities and the starting line-up [for the cup final] is still to play for, so there will be people going out with points to prove and they'll hopefully put on a show that gives me a real hard decision to make next Saturday," Robinson explained. The Steelmen, who beat Partick Thistle 1-0 on Tuesday, are seventh in the Scottish Premiership before their final league game of the season against Accies, with St Johnstone level on points with Robinson's side but just two goals worse off. Finishing top of the bottom half of the table would guarantee Motherwell an extra £60,000 in prize money. "We want to finish seventh," insisted Robinson. "I will make some changes tomorrow based on injuries really, so I have to be a bit clever with that, but not to the detriment of the game. "£20 into the club is important never mind £60,000 so it really is very important." After signing four players on longer-term contracts last month, Robinson also says he's offered deals to "three or four" players in the hope that they will join Motherwell this summer and is waiting to hear back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Probably should be in the Rebuild thread but interesting to hear we have already made offers to 3 or 4 players that are out of contract. In Scotland and England. He does mention we have ready had knock backs which is probably unsurprising. Who in Scotland would you want that is achievable ? I know he is injury prone but Templeton has had a good season at Accies. I expect he may end up at Hearts or Hibs or even Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullane Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 10/05/2018 at 7:43 AM, smiddy said: if they can only bring approx. 300/400 fans for a cup tie, how many will they bring for a nothing game Never mind Accies' fans, apart from season ticket holders, how many home fans will turn up tomorrow? 3k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullane Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 If McHugh, Grimshaw, Kipre and Main are rested, I see Bigi, Turnbull and Hendrie playing from the start, and possibly Frear up front with Bowman. I'd far rather see MacLean come on instead of Demi. Maybe strip Hammell, Lasley and Clarkson for back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Last game of the season, at home, v local rivals, safe from relegation and with a 2nd cup final of the season to look forward to the following week. Fir Park should be jumping, but I sadly, for whatever reason expect it not to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullane Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 If McHugh, Grimshaw, Kipre and Main are rested, I see Bigi, Turnbull and Hendrie playing from the start, and possibly Frear up front with Bowman. I'd far rather see MacLean come on instead of Demi. Agyeman could be a secret weapon. Maybe strip Hammell, Lasley and Clarkson for back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think this is going to be a typical end-of-season affair. Both teams safe, and about 6 or 7 regulars rested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, weeyin said: I think this is going to be a typical end-of-season affair. Both teams safe, and about 6 or 7 regulars rested. It may be an end of season affair but make NO mistake Accies will want to win and we should not want to go into a final on a dispiriting loss against our local rivals. I know we will rest quite a few players but I very much doubt they will. Think it will be a decent enough support. Last home game. The team have done well this season. Yes the football may not be pretty, but I think we all agree we have a team that give everything and try their best. The Cup performances have been way beyond anyone's expectations. I know we have one more (rather important) game to come but I would rather show my appreciation for the teams efforts this season - tomorrow. If we also get to do it a week tomorrow - fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, gullane said: If McHugh, Grimshaw, Kipre and Main are rested, I see Bigi, Turnbull and Hendrie playing from the start, and possibly Frear up front with Bowman. I'd far rather see MacLean come on instead of Demi. Turnbull, Bigi, Ciftci, Hendrie, MacLean, Maguire and even Peter Hartley could all be in with a shout of at least some game time. The following might be a decent line up: Carson Maguire Aldred Dunne Cadden Campbell Bigi Turnbull Frear Ciftci Bowman Yet another option, albeit short term, would be to play a back three of Aldred, Dunne and Hendrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Kmcalpin said: Turnbull, Bigi, Ciftci, Hendrie, MacLean, Maguire and even Peter Hartley could all be in with a shout of at least some game time. The following might be a decent line up: Carson Maguire Aldred Dunne Cadden Campbell Bigi Turnbull Frear Ciftci Bowman Yet another option, albeit short term, would be to play a back three of Aldred, Dunne and Hendrie. Would go with that Dave apart from cifcti he needs punted has contributed nothing to the team, bring in one of the u20 players, you will get more effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukemfc1 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hoping there will be a decent turn out tomorrow, last game before the final against our local rivals fingers crossed some of the other 9k from the final can make it along I don't think this game is as meaningless as some think. A good win going into next week definitely wouldn't hurt confidence. In saying that I'd rest a few key guys, however i still think we are capable of a result.. I'd go Carson Maguire Aldred Dunne Maclean Bigi Campbell Turnbull Frear Bowman Ciftci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 I'd literally be playing the 20s if it were me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Motherwell: Griffiths, Tait, Hendrie, Grimshaw, Bigirimana, Frear, Aldred, Çiftçi, MacLean, Turnbull, Maguire Motherwell subs: Morrison, Bowman, Petravicius, Kipré, Campbell, Gordon, Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinjy Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Quote Of our expected cup final line up, Carson Kipre Dunne McHugh Campbell Main Bowman Cadden not starting. Only Tait and Aldred starting. Hopefully those not stripped are not seriously injured. A chance for Bigi Grimshaw Frear and maybe Turnbull to stake a claim for the one remaining spot. Also no Hartley on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Goal for Cifcti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Maclean and Maguire have been good. Ciftci scored and did a nice flick but has been generally dire. Frear has been terrible and is running about with long sleeves and a vest..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Actually played much better football without heid the baws up front. Beautiful back heel flick from Ciftci will live long in the memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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