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I honestly don’t know, I thought Milne had one more game but played tonight, don’t even know how many games Shinnie got, and what is geiger’s punishment? Pretty sure Geiger misses the next competitive game but no clue what else, and I clue for the other two.

Does Geiger's red card means he misses just the cup games? Won't Shinnie be suspended for the next couple of league games?

Good chance Armstrong might be back (think Leven said injury wasn't too bad but Wednesday was just a bit too soon for him). Would start him ahead of Milanovic. Other than that, same team as much as possible (dunno the situation with Shinnie/Geiger, hard to keep on top of suspensions these days). With five subs available I don't think you should make too many changes though unless necessary.

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Not a bad game to play straight after the cup win. Despite them not being on form, they are only 4 behind us. Falkirk and Hibs have tough games so perhaps a chance to gain some ground. Shinnie was immense tonight, will he be able to start, and will It be him an afeez in the middle assuming Geiger is suspended. Defense did pretty well, Milne and McIntyre will continue in the middle, frame is improving. expect topi from the start with Cameron, hoping to see lobban right mid but expect milanovic again. Despite our struggles, nisbet is playing well, expect another good game from him. 3-1 us, nisbet Cameron and topi.

Was gonna post this in the Motherwell match thread, but seems apt to just start this one early. Was just saying to someone on my way home from work there that the Dunfermline tie being away is the best thing that can happen to us. If it had been at home, of course it increases our chances of winning, but it's another 9,000 home crowd, a win expected, and even if we get through it's not going to give our season a massive lift. The same way it didn't when we beat Raith Rovers in the last round. Sometimes even reaching Hampden gets a muted response. But away from home, Saturday night, 2000-3000 travelling fans - maybe even more - the away end buzzing. One of those nights that - if we win - you get that connection between the fans and the players that we've seldom had this season. The new signings get to see just how good our away support can be if they deliver good performances. A "proper cup tie" if you like, a chance to make Neil Lennon greet. It's something to look forward to which we really, really needed to keep the enthusiasm going for this season. Also, despite Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell having significantly better league seasons than us, the odds on us winning a trophy are a lot shorter than it is for them, which is really quite something. Tickets: Stand behind the goal holds 3,000. When Hibs sold it out they were given an extra 1,000 in the main stand and in the stand opposite, turning the ground almost into a 50/50 split. Saturday night will put a few off but we'll still take very decent numbers I'm sure.

Don't know why you hate to say it. They are a good side and if they didn't pass around so much even when a man down could have given us much more trouble. Agree with you that the 2nd red is poor (although I remember we had a CB a few years back (Devlin? partnered McKenna) who was given a red when he fouled a guy who was actually moving towards the touchline near the centre circle), anyone who has seen Olusanya running with the ball (unless he's up against Ruby!), would know he's not going to be able to control it for 40-50 metres.

A good win even allowing for the circumstances throughout the match. We are a team devoid of confidence. The swagger we exhibited until we lost Geiger was enjoyable but fleeting. Momentum is a massive element in Scottish fitba, we can only hope its our turn to string some performances together. Shinnie, Cameron, nisbet, olusanya all were important at right time. Unfortunately the likes of palaversa and Keskinen continue to massively underwhelm.

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Basically what Orlando said.

Refuse to start a new threat for him, but what has happened to Marko lazetic?? I actually liked him, the goal against st mirren and Im are we were thinking we may have a player. Looks like a pub league forward now, lazy and just out to hit people. Hope he has a change of fortune as I’m sure he’s on a decent wage, and getting money back to point him could be a challenge!

Would you call someone a white bastard, or is the colour of their skin less important / relevant / offensive / inferior (delete as appropriate) if they are white?

£20k?

As club captain and a squad player yes - can probs still do a job next year in the right circumstances. Certainly led by example again tonight. Cannot be a regular starter though. I was told he is on £10k a week on this contract, so that would need serious adjustment too…

Both reds are luck! First one is a red but the defender isn’t challenging, he slips. That’s luck. Don’t think the second is red either, as I’ve already said, too far from goal and two defenders are level and have time to get back. Lucky to get that call. Had they kept 11 I think we’d have struggled.

Into the next round we go. Two games from another cup final. We're cup specialists.

I actually like it when players go and play in the lower leagues because they enjoy the game. His reputation is already sealed.

Hate to say it, but Motherwell are a good side. They’ve take points off Celtic rangers and hearts this season, and we have struggled all season with them. the red cards were huge. First one unlucky but a red, and a lovely nisbet goal. No way is the second red, just too far from goal and while level, there are defenders back. Keeps the season alive for now, hopefully we can build on this result. Harder with the squad we have and no manager and the uncertainty around that.

What luck?

Glad to have called this one wrong. Carried a bit of luck but take it.

I think he's worth one more year but when he goes next summer he'll be a big miss around the place. I just hope he retires from the game instead of dragging his reputation through the mud by playing for the likes of Cove Rangers.

Lost 3-1. Not very impressive.

Sadly lost 3-1.

We'll regret letting a 39 year old Shinnie move on IMO.

Unusual game,unconvincing performance but the wins what matters.Thought we started off brightly,good tempo,good link ups got the goal.Even Milanovic looked in the mood. Became a bit predictable for the rest of the game,and Motherwell never looked out of it,despite their harsh red IMO.Our wing play is frustrating with Topi being so untidy,and Milanovic,after a bright start,more often than not just failing to take on his man,and cutting back.If we can improve(or replace) in that dept.... Good old Shinnie though,loved the badge celebration.5 yr extension please....