Costanza

Had a ticket for this but didn't go in the end as noticed Sky were showing a rerun of last season's Manchester derby so watched that instead, much better value.

You drove to Greenock in less time than that a few seasons ago.

I’ve emailed the club asking if my ticket can be given to a Motherwell supporter. I’d assume all fair minded people are doing the same.

Would definitely take Kennedy back. Think he’d fit into the front three very well.

Very light in creative, attacking options off the bench. Squad is still shy of Middleton & Conway replacements. Hopefully that happens soon. You'd imagine Kane will probably start on Thursday so another reason not to risk him here. Not beaten County in what seems like seasons. COYS.

What minute will Hendry get sent off?

Close to finnishing the signing of a player apparently.

Polworth has signed for Kilmarnock.

Do you know how many of the 1,201 actually turned up on the night? Know it was touch and go for some people because of the 7pm kick off.

No issues at all getting in, there was no id asked for or check if you'd arrived at correct time slot, quick scan and straight in. Wouldn't recommend row B for a decent view mind you! Thought we played with a real swagger at times with final ball lacking a bit. Great goal from Preston but all they really did attacking wise, we were comfortable. Subs disrupted it as ever in a friendly but Devine looked very promising when he came on. All in all a very pleasant evening. Something wonderfully reassuring seeing Murray Davidson hurling himself into challenges in the flesh again. And the ref was shite so that was nice.

Nope.

Agree with this, think that could work very well. He'd obviously need to recapture his form but he'd fit into that three I think, take a bit of the pressure away from Spoony too. He could play as part of a front two as well, like he did with Watt periodically.

It’s a shame Erhahon missed the Scottish cup semi final. Would have been good to see him and McCann up against each other.

Decent t shirt game from Sked tonight.

If we finish 4th and qualify for Europe again then will take it……..

Could Janey fucking Godley no have had a week off when we were featured?

That the game we were 5-0 down at half time then Swanson sent off minutes into second half? That was grim. Thankfully Celtic just stopped bothering or else double figures was on the cards.

Ross Callachan has abysmal positional awareness. The way we play relies on people knowing where to go and when, who to cover etc. He'd consistently charge aimlessly about and leave gaping holes everywhere. I can't remember if him and Paul Paton ever played together in the same team but if they did I'm surprised survived watching that. Let him return to Hearts, that will do fine.

That update also says we are trying to get Brown back. No mention of doing the same thing for Middleton though, not sure if reading too much into that

Well that was fucking torturous!

Villareal one up at half time.

Keep bypassing this thread after the change of name!

Got to say the Hibs fans on here appear thoroughly decent, even indulging in the reverse psychology that will ring a bell with many of us. Still hope they have a shite afternoon mind you.

Severe cliche time from me but any rational thought or logic goes out the window here. It is mad enough we are in two finals in one season, winning them both? I just can't comprehend it at all. Am a nervous wreck, will be in bits come kick off. I'm a bit concerned there will be an unexpected omission from the team, not based on anything ITK at all, just a gut feeling and you'd have to think it is possible given the last few weeks. My gut is notoriously pessimistic and often proved wrong, countless times over the course of this season alone, so hopefully that is again the case here. COYS.

Just seeing the name Stark makes me shudder. He’s getting no retrospective sympathy from me.