Motherwell lose in Gateshead

[Footymad]

Two late goals from Rose and Bowman put a kind gloss on the Motherwell 3-2 loss against Gateshead. Still, as they say about friendlies, the result hardly matters. - External Link

[dazlhigh]

Two late goals from Rose and Bowman put a kind gloss on the Motherwell 3-2 loss against Gateshead. Still, as they say about friendlies, the result hardly matters. - External Link

I thought that, while it's not saying much, we had the better of the play - we missed chances, the Gateshead 'keeper had three very good saves, and we lost two daft goals and fell victim to a good strike. That said, while there were some nice touches, we lacked match sharpness - at least I hope that's what it was! We threatened more after Frear came on, and it looks as though Frear, Cadden and Moult are going to have to a) stay at Fir Park and b) stay fit. Our new guys are entitled to some time to get fit and organised; the league table at the end of November should give us an idea.