Match Thread [FT] Motherwell 1 - 2 Rangers (Tillman 53; Lundstram 69)

[Malangsob 1,264]

Uglier than a mud fence...but still three points. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Frankie 8,562]

OK, there's some merit in winning when so obviously short of confidence but it cannot be under-estimated just how bad that was. Player after player giving the ball away at almost every opportunity and the lack of quality was extremely concerning. Three points vital though.

 

The one positive was Ben Davies looks to be a good signing and improving all the time. Other than that it's difficult to offer much praise. Tillman's goal was superb but he was far too careless on the ball too often. And if James Tavernier isn't fit then play Devine or Sands.

 

It's tiring to be so negative but that kind of performance can't be sugar-coated. It's very worrying we're struggling so badly with almost every player so far off their game. The manager has to try and explain why that's happened and how he intends to change it.

[buster. 5,186]

A positive

 

First time in 2022 we have won four consecutive League games.

 

edit

We won three at the end and another three at the start of this campaign but I consider them seperate for this count.

Edited October 16, 2022 by buster.

[buster. 5,186]

9 minutes ago, Frankie said:

OK, there's some merit in winning when so obviously short of confidence but it cannot be under-estimated just how bad that was. Player after player giving the ball away at almost every opportunity and the lack of quality was extremely concerning. Three points vital though.

 

The one positive was Ben Davies looks to be a good signing and improving all the time. Other than that it's difficult to offer much praise. Tillman's goal was superb but he was far too careless on the ball too often. And if James Tavernier isn't fit then play Devine or Sands.

 

It's tiring to be so negative but that kind of performance can't be sugar-coated. It's very worrying we're struggling so badly with almost every player so far off their game. The manager has to try and explain why that's happened and how he intends to change it.

Tillman looked he was trying to adapt his game and was putting himself about more than we have seen. Determined not to let the game pass him by. Very determined run through an awful defence for an important goal. Worth persevering (as a 10) with until better options are available.

 

Aslong as we win, the manager will swerve any such questions easily.

 

Edited October 16, 2022 by buster.

[Gonzo79 15,293]

11 minutes ago, Frankie said:

Player after player giving the ball away at almost every opportunity

Some abysmal passing today.  Giving the ball away when you're making a simple pass so often is a big concern.  Looked like a lack of confidence.

[CammyF 8,085]

I didn't see the game so.cant comment on the performance but what I'll say is its a victory after a European game so I'll take it.

 

On to Wednesday now!

[ian1964 10,723]

Garbage today I thought. I still can't work out Gios' team, every player slow to pass the ball, then proceed to give the ball away. Something is not right! have the players lost faith Gio?

[Graeme Ro55 761]

Tillman channeled Gazza and the King/Davies partnership was not bad. The hang over from the Liverpool battering was evident though. Some of the passing from the Gers was terrible, then there was that senior moment from McGregor. At least we got the three points. Onward & upward.

[gisabeer 409]

We were easily dragged down to the oppositions level again and made hard work of the three points.  Points in the bag though and if we can make it to the transfer window without losing ground on the mhanks irrespective of the performances then I'll be happy.   

 

  

[Bill 13,717]

1 hour ago, der Berliner said:

You would hope we "test" other players against Dundee on Wednesday.

What you would hope is we don’t get beaten by Dundee.