Well need win and fast as spiral starts to show ugly face
To start with, Callum Slattery receiving a two-game ban after his antics against St Mirren is a complicated one. On a slightly more positive note, with the announcement that national teams must submit a World Cup squad candidate list of more than 50 players to Fifa then narrow it down to 26 confirmed players, it is great news for those on the outskirts of a Scotland call-up. With a bit of luck, common sense will prevail and Steve Clarke will drop Anthony Ralston for Stephen O'Donnell.
[BBC] Despite it being the international break there are plenty of goings ons happening in the 'Shire. To start with, Callum Slattery receiving a two-game ban after his antics against St Mirren is a complicated one. I do genuinely think he dived, however, why has it taken so long for the Scottish FA to reach that conclusion and why are they only punishing him now?
It has been over a month since that game yet the ban will take place during two of our most important games. If this had been decided even within two weeks of the original match I wouldn't bat an eyelid. However, because of the time elapsed since it happened Motherwell had every right to release the statement they did questioning if he is being made an example of or if the same harshness will be inflicted on all offenders going forward.
On a slightly more positive note, with the announcement that national teams must submit a World Cup squad candidate list of more than 50 players to Fifa then narrow it down to 26 confirmed players, it is great news for those on the outskirts of a Scotland call-up. With a bit of luck, common sense will prevail and Steve Clarke will drop Anthony Ralston for Stephen O'Donnell. Even more so if he is able to sneak a goal or two before the season ends!
Falkirk are the next visitors to grace Fir Park on Saturday and I have a very uneasy feeling towards the match. Falkirk have been one of the few teams we seem incapable of beating this season. They were also one of the last teams to score at Fir Park back in October, with only Rangers doing it since.