After a stellar season so far, Motherwell are having a wobble just when rewards for their efforts are within reach. Fans expressed their disappointment at another uncharacteristic performance.
Crawford: Looked to be a yard off the pace all over the pitch and we missed Callum Slattery’s presence. [Manager] Jens Berthel Askou needs to tell them that they don’t need to play every ball out from the back. Second goal was unforgivable from an easily avoidable situation. Sometimes it’s just too predictable.
Alan: This was a disappointing display, having got back into it when we equalised. We handed the second goal to Falkirk by being far too casual in the penalty box when an old-fashioned punt up the field might have been better. Emphasis must now be to get a European spot, which our efforts between October and now deserve.
Colin: Overall, a poor performance, especially defensively. We haven’t been playing as well or had as much possession in recent games. I fear we may not pick up any more points unless we have a bit more improvement and all the good work and performances earlier amount to nothing.
David: The other teams in the league have realised how to deal with Motherwell. The man-to-man press that Falkirk put on us stopped us from creating chances. We badly need to be able to change our playing pattern when pressed.
James: Although the last few games have been disappointing, we’re still fourth. Come on boys, keep your heads up, we can go again.
Falkirk have sealed a top-six place in their first season back in the Premiership and it’s no surprise the fans are proud of their side.
Nathan: So proud of this team. You could tell right from the off that we were up for it and I feel [manager] John McGlynn schooled Jens Berthel Askou at his own game. We caused Motherwell problems right from the off with our whole squad putting in some magical performances to result in a top-six finish that we deserve. Now we fasten our seatbelts for the final stretch of the season and maybe even make a cup final as well.
Dougie: Thoroughly deserved victory in a fantastic season. To finish in the top six is a dream come true.
John: Falkirk played well. The first goal was very good. Motherwell seemed a bit off it, whereas Falkirk were in about them. A good game of football. Plaudits to the referee, he was not falling for the simulation.
David: A great way to secure top six. Let’s keep the momentum going to Hampden. There’s an opportunity to make this the best season ever.
Alan: Another fine win for the Bairns away from home versus one of the top teams who have only lost at home twice. Both Falkirk and John McGlynn are different class, with players who were in League 1 only two years ago. Well deserved.
