bigjerseybuddie

I’m really really sick of this shite.

Can lyness only kick to the right wing?

Power learns nothing, total liability

Not an ounce of conviction.

Wasn’t going to watch this but as the game edges closer my “ St Mirrenness” has started to kick in along with my insanely groundless optimism so watch it I will with my lucky( hmmm) scarf on. I just hope we don’t try and shitfest a draw as I don’t think we are clever enough at the back. Robinson will probably go for damage limitation to goal difference and we will likely pay the price. Go out and get stuck in. The league is gone for them . Maybe, just maybe it’s not a bad time to be playing them. Marching In.

Thinking more about the content of Robinson’s interviews: Surely someone within the club must also see his clumsy handling of interviews? I’m assuming they meet on a Monday and discuss the weekend’s result. It can’t be hard for someone to say “Listen here Stevie boy, your need some media training because your choice of words is pish. Stop throwing your players, YOUR players under a bus”. Criticism is for private moments. Is he too thick to realise that confidence is everything?. He has as good as said he has no confidence in most of the players. How then does he expect them to react on the pitch? An employee in any profession functions better when they know that their boss believes in them. it doesn’t matter if they are footballers or window cleaners, if you hear that your boss thinks you’re a diddy there is no way you will give 100%.

Compare our Manager and his obvious disconnect with his players against our friends from Greenock who fought for every ball against Kilmarnock. Driven on by their manager on the sidelines. Granted the quality wasn’t top notch however their team spirit and togetherness meant that they could and should have beaten arguably the league’s best team. Blood and guts are exactly what’s needed at this stage of the season. Hate to say it but I would have loved to see that in our team. It’s sadly missing and that could be our undoing.

Hate to say it but if relegation got rid of Robinson then…………

To go from prospective top 6 candidates to a possible play off place with the same squad is nothing short of criminal. We have no fight, no heart and no organisation. Players need good guidance and strong, constructive leadership. All clearly lacking. Give Robinson his jotters and let anybody, just anybody lead the team for the last part of the season.

Robinson, with his poor public remarks about the quality of the squad has turned us into a team of nervous wrecks. Even Lyness, who up until today was getting rave reviews, has joined in with the jitters that are evident throughout the team

Writing this on anger but again can’t hold a lead. Like others I have big reservations about Robinson and his less than inspiring interviews. Obviously our hand was forced to replace Goodwin quickly but Robinson seems to have tipped over the ship which wasn’t very steady to begin with

While the protests about giving up stands at each end is understandable, historically OF fans have always got into home parts of the ground. Way back in 70s and 80s there would be a large number behind the love street goal and even into the north bank at times ( A burst eye for me from a Celtic fan’s can of beer can vouch for that) I don’t recall much grumbling then, it just seemed to be the way it was. It’s not so much having them infiltrate home parts of the ground it’s the season ticket holders having to move which I’m sure is upsetting for those who have selected a favourite seat or to sit with friends. I was one of those spoiled Buddies who was a regular during the Fergie years and the few after where our regular crowds were much larger and we were closer to the top of the league. As for this game we should get right in amongst them as bottom club Dundee showed they can be rattled, it’s a must to keep at them for the 90+ minutes to give ourselves a chance.

I might get a call up as Robinson was quoted as saying the squad is very thin. I’m sitting by the phone.

This might already have been covered but having watched those loonballs with their moronic protest at Dundee it is possible that they could do it again at our place only this time from both ends of the ground ( cue another debate altogether) thus causing even more disruption and delay than happened up in Dundee. i can see it now “ Excuse me sir you appear to have rather large testicles and extra loo roll. You clearly have a serious medical condition, please call on one of our helpful staff if you require any further assistance, enjoy the match” “Aye cheers. Wearrapeepul”

Motherwell showed great fighting spirit when a man down against Hibs in the cup. We appear to be a team easily bullied which shouldn’t be the case with guys like Power and Gogic in our side. let’s hope that the message gets across to the players that this is a must win game as this could give us a little momentum going into the last few games. With top six looking increasingly unlikely we don’t want to give St Johnstone an opportunity to make ground on us as I don’t fancy us if we get sucked back down to a play off place

You are quite correct but It’s Robinson who has continued with the nonsense of having Main any where near the first team squad

Best out of Curtis Main! 😂

Any manager who persists with Main, even on the bench, needs his head examined. The guy should have been shifted long ago, contract or not. Players like him cost us points every week and we will end up relegated and lose money anyway. Robinson stubbornness is making Goodwin look like Mr Maliable.

Wasn’t convinced by Robinson’s appointment. Now I am sure he won’t cut it. His substitutions are more baffling than Goodwin’s. I am now convinced he is out of his depth. Saying it’s early days doesn’t cut it. Also don’t like his poorly veiled comments about the quality of the squad. He is not getting the best out of what we have. All other results went our way. Only we could mangle ourselves when we appeared to be well ahead today, albeit by only 1 goal. Gutted doesn’t come near to describing how I feel right now.

We deserve nothing. Full stop. Goodnight

Steve Kean talked up Scott Brown’s coaching potential in an article( can’t remember which paper) Steve Kean himself would be an interesting candidate as he comes across very knowledgeable and has a broad experience of global football.

I usually get more bothered about losing quality players than managers and coaching staff but I’m surprised at my annoyance about this. Goodwin has steadied the ship this Season no question albeit it took him time to stop being so stubborn. I’ve been a critic of him in the past as he can come across like he is some sort of tactical genius when he in fact is often the last person who sees what needs to be changed. That said for him to go at a time where we really do seem to have found a formula that works, he legs it. Shit timing for the team and it’s concerning whether or not it disrupts our good run. Aberdeen sacking Glass came at a bad time for us and I thought they would have gone for someone with more experience. I guess we should be excited about who we can attract. Let’s hope our recent form and prospects attract decent quality leadership. Goodwin will always be held in high regard at the club for what he has achieved. Thankfully we still have more than decent coaches at the club who can see us through until the next Fergie arrives. Marching In.

Neil Warnock anyone?

Superb performance. Alnwick pulled off some unbelievable saves. Fell out of it in the second half but we are carrying a threat going forward which was great to see. Just a note on hibs tv. Great commentary and good football guys which made it a joy to watch( and the result!)

Jones is giving us a bit of width. A couple of great blocks from us prevented them going in front and better decision making from us in the final third would have brought a goal. Good game, very even and both teams going forward at every opportunity.