shootingboots Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 3/8/2017 at 10:53, jmothecat said: I take it Jack won't be back for this? I'm feeling a bit nervous about this one for some reason. I think we played quite well in both the previous two games but only scored 1 goal. It seems weird to look at a team we put 7 past last time round and worry about scoring. Relax, we generally dispatch bottom 6 teams fine at Pittodrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Both injury doubts apparently, as well as Zak Jules. McManus still out and it looked like Tait was still carrying an injury on Saturday and he limped off during the 2nd half. Super Joe at centre back then? Alongside McMillan, Ferguson and Stevie Hammell(until he breaks again). Throw in the fact that Moult's suspended and we'll do well to keep it to 7 this time. I'd be surprised if we went with Chalmers again tbh. Binned out the squad last week and playing with the u20s against County on Tuesday. As long as McHugh is able to play I'd be fine with him partnering Ferguson in place of Heneghan. If Tait's unable to play then Allan Campbell's an option there while you could even go with Cadden as a last resort allowing for Hammell or McMillan at left back. By no means would any of that be ideal though, so hopefully they're able to shake off the knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naegoodinthedark Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 With McGhee gone the main stand punters will have to rely on the football to be entertained. That's a shame. 2-0 Dandies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If Chalmers plays centre back it'll be double figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'll be a bit optimistic and go for a 1-1 draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 A point would be good but as ever it's going to be our backline that lets us down here. For as much of a liability he can be at times, we actually miss McManus and that in itself is a frightening thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'll be happy with a 1-0 home win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akredz Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 3 - 1 Dons, but any win would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 There's yer Richard Tait out for the season. http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15146426.Richard_Tait_out_for_the_season_as_injury_crisis_threatens_Stephen_Robinson__39_s_bid_for_Motherwell_job/?ref=twtrec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 That's no gid. I'll be interested to see if we prefer McMillan or Ferguson at right back when the injuries clear up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Is Maurice Ross available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casagolda Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 A kick in the baws right enough, although not a surprising one. As I said above, he clearly wasn't fit on Saturday. He could hardly run and when he did he looked like he was going backwards, at one point even Conor Sammon outstripped him over 10 yards. Would I be right in saying he's got the most assists of any Motherwell player this season? Will be a big blow, especially in the run against those around about us as they're the games in which he's excelled. Craigan wasn't exactly complimentary with his comments about McMillan and his recent performances midweek so I can't see him starting here, yet I'm not convinced David Ferguson is much of a full back either. Plus he might be needed to fill in at centre back if one of McHugh or Heneghan don't make it. Although I imagine if McHugh and/or Heneghan can walk they'll be strapped up and sent out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Tait out for the season is a blow. The guy has been magic for us going forward, and he's better defensively than anyone we've played there in the last couple of years.Personally buzzing for Chalmers to cruise into central defence like Franco Baresi. [emoji41] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 It is a blow that Tait is out as he is the best right back we've had for years. That said, he's taken an absolute roasting from Hayes this season - so the thought of a barely-fit Tait being "forced" through one more game before his op as the article alludes to, wouldn't be pretty. Was it not against Aberdeen at FP a few years back that we had a full-blown defensive crisis and had to throw in Mark Reynolds and Jonathan Page (?) at centre half for their first starts? I'm sure we got a clean sheet that day.... /wishful thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Ooooft Richie Tait won't be loving that comb-over photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Richard Tait is fucking awful defensively, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherchance Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Unlikely to tank them I'd have thought, but aye - any win will do to stretch the lead over zombie.Reduced (or at least dynamic/staggered) prices for this one so hopefully a half decent crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Richard Tait is fucking awful defensively, This.He's been turned inside out by every half decent opponent he's came up against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksburnDandy Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 After last time, there's no chance Motherwell will come up and roll over. Despite the injuries at the back, a win at Kilmarnock and someone semi-competent in charge will make this one tough. With Considine out suspended and Jack back, to me, I'd line up the following way: Lewis; Logan, Taylor, O'Connor, Shinnie; Jack, McLean; McGinn, Christie, Hayes; Stockley. Rooney has been very poor and is struggling with his all round game. While I'd have preferred to leave Jack on the bench and use him later in the game but with Considine being out, Shinnie will need to drop back for this game. Chance for Christie to show his worth. Predict a 2-1 win for the Famous, McGinn and Stockley with McDonald doing his usual scoring against us trick for Motherwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackiemyday Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Would agree with that, I thought Stockley had a really good game at the weekend would be strange to see him dropped and Rooney keep his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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