OrlandoDon

I’ve thought about this a lot, because I had the same questions. I would say age is a factor, both are 33, sivert hasn’t had a summer break, shinnie is an all out type player who goes non stop all game, plus both are midfielders who do run more than defenders or attackers. Plus we tend to play a high press and don’t really sit off teams. yes, we haven’t had Europe but our season started in July and we have still had a number of weeks with midweek games, throw in travel to/from Aberdeen, heavy pitches etc. I do think early season we saw a fresh team but the lack of quality depth is hurting us now. i said it at the start of the season when I felt we should go for allan Campbell, we’re asking a lot of particular players. We signed palaversa and I certainly think polvara would help, but now I see him potentially playing central defender. interesting you reference Robertson who I though had a good few games for Scotland where we rarely saw him push on and attack, one of his main strengths. I suggested he get subbed for Mackenzie at one point. Perhaps he paces himself and tries to coast in some Scotland games to conserve energy.

No shit! 9:30 kickoff here and I was a miserable fucker on my birthday. Never grown out of this, dons results impact my mood/sanity big time.

Played under jimmy for 3 years by the looks of things, that much needed left winger.

What’s the story/rumor there??

Second half performance means little when you’re already 2 down. Motherwell didn’t push on as much and didn’t force the issue. At the same time we didn’t fold which was good to see. Duk and kenskinen worked hard too and those are two I do question commitment. we badly need reinforcements, devlin shinnie and sivert can’t keep this up. certainly also happy to try a polvara molloy partnership moving forward.

At the point (again) where I’d be happy if I never saw ruby, Macdonald, mcgarry, duk, Ambrose to ever play for us again. Maybe even McGrath given his head has apparently been turned and he’s off. Duk did put in a shift today but he’s just not a committed team player. great start to the season but reminded we were gash for much of two years and we don’t have many good players. Long term squad rebuild needed as we all know.

Pretty much same as the first half started, were the better team creating chances. But means nothing when you don’t take them. wouldn’t be surprised if polvara became a center defender until we make signings.

First 30 we were the better team and had chances, but Motherwell did have chances too and very good ones at that. Its very clear Motherwell are going after Macdonald, and the second goal is what they’ve done all game. ill add that while we were the better team with more possession we looked god awful at the back and with the chances Motherwell had it was only a matter of time.

I thought it was a red, he does move his head towards watt from what I saw. I’d assume var confirmed that.

I’d say our only hope is the two Motherwell boys in the middle of the park on yellow, lose one, 10v10 and a goal and game on. Realistically though, I say it’s a 3 or 4-0 game.

Who gives a fuck about watt, we’re our own problem and we need goals points and wins. Watt fires people up but you don’t get sucked in, much like brown did for Celtic, maybe even shinnie for us. Part of the game and he did his job, ruby fucked us. central defense is costing us every single game.

Game over. Ffs Macdonald, they’ve gone after him all game cos they know he’s pish.

1-0 down and ruby off for ridiculous reaction and head butt. Now 2.

Here we go again ffs. We’ve not been bad at all but we’ve gifted a few chances and now get punished.

Mine as well, don’t ask for anything really on birthdays any more, but a win followed by a few strong signings would be appreciated!!

You mean us bid to get him back! Would help us for sure… what’s the sell on? 20%?

No clue if he’s any good but we paid decent money for Richardson, Morris, and I believe Ambrose, and currently have 33yr old sivert on a 3 year deal. To each their own!!

I’m all for giving youth a chance and Boyd got his in somewhat meaningless games last year. Very different to giving him minutes in those conditions with our current form/confidence in a game we’re desperately needing to win. today was something, we missed a few decent chances and they score two absolute crackers. No clue how to fix this as it’s multiple signings needed asap.

Wishful thinking, is our luck changing?? brutal first half but all to play for!

Wins for Dundee, Celtic, killie, hearts and us tomorrow would be a nice start to the year. We’d be back in second and the chasing pack would all lose ground. Please and thank you. ugly 1-0 sokler the winner.

It’s not new year here yet but happy new year! Long gone are the days of lothian road at noon and a full Hogmanay in Edinburgh, now I can’t wait to get to bed! The earlier the better!!!

Wasn’t nisbet a 6 month loan anyway?

Hope he does! I’d rather we found someone better!

Thought the commentator on red tv, Steve tosh I think, was certainly pointing the finger at sivert all game. He’s making a lot of mistakes of late, today included, and isn’t half as influential as he was early season. Puts JT in a tough spot as he’s his guy, even dropping shinnie for him today. Wouldn’t mind seeing Shinnie alongside palaversa for a game or two.

I thought polvara was fouled, lots of lesser fouls and dives have been called for that. What has happened to Morris? He’d come on at half time and heavily influence games. What has happened to that tactic? Coming on with 10 mins or less, 5 mins today I think, is just not enough for a player to get involved. Morris would have had their full back too. i like that sivert and palaversa always want on the ball, but we need a 10 like that. Don’t think we get nearly enough from McGrath or clarkson in there. topi is proving he’s no better than Vinny or Morris too, would love a Hayes and mcginn left and right.