Still Backing the Team

That performance hurt. You can feel it in the stands and online — people are wounded and angry. But I’m not ready to give up. Yes, Motherwell worked harder and exposed our faults, and yes we were awful, but shouting everyone down won’t fix it.

Be critical, not poisonous

Support is not the same as blind optimism. Supporting means calling out what’s wrong without adding poison. I know some fans feel like we’re throwing the league away — that’s a fair gut reaction after today — but folding into bile just makes the whole place smell worse. Pointing out tactical issues, lack of intensity, sloppy transitions or poor pressing is necessary. It’s not surrender. It’s accountability wrapped in belief.

Ask questions, demand answers

A match where we were ripped apart isn’t reason to abandon ship. It is a reason to demand answers. Who’s taking responsibility at training? Where’s the cutting edge in the final third? Why do we concede so easily in certain moments? These aren’t helpful as insults, but they are fair questions from supporters who care. I’ll keep asking them, loud enough to be heard but without trying to drag players or fellow supporters through the mud.

What supporters should actually do

That said, we should also be honest about the mood. Fans are hurting; it shows. Constructive pressure is different to turning on each other. If you choose to keep believing, fine by me. I’ll back that. But backing also means expecting better, pushing for clearer patterns, and refusing to accept sloppy work when it’s obvious. Practical steps? Turn up to games, make the noise, and call for clarity from the coaching staff on shape and tempo. Keep tabs on youth, and give honest praise when it’s earned. We don’t need to pretend everything’s fine. We need to be constructively noisy, pushing for standards rather than simply tearing down anyone who dares to hope. Let’s be critical and supportive at the same time — that’s how we get the club back where it belongs.

Written by Aphelion: 24 June 2026