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Over the last 6 games Motherwell 14 Celtic 13 Ramgers 12 hearts 10 hibs 10 falkirk 9

The media doesn't care about our campaign or trying to unsettle us. They just know the best way to get clicks/listeners/viewers is to mention the OF in every sentence. And sadly, it works.

I think it was pretty clear to most of us even by September that we had a diamond in our hands & he would be leaving sooner rather than later & wouldnt be due to us sacking him. Just got to enjoy it and hope we have a background team capable of sooking up his knowledge. The positive thing to note from that Slane/Ferry session is that even they see that the time will be coming where much bigger fish than celtic fancy Jens

This weeks episode is a good listen!

This is a game we should be winning but I noticed a couple of things. Our pattern of results is 2 wins, a draw, 2 wins, a draw, 2 wins..... So I decided to look and see when we last won 3 matches in a row and was surprised that it was way back in September 2023. Hopefully that stat gets updated at the weekend!

Yes money talks and bigger clubs can offer a lot more than us, but thats only part of the deal, as we all know the atmosphere at either of the ugly sisters is toxic, especially Celtic, so i agree i dont think JBA would move to parkhead. We all know he will move on eventually, but for me it will be to a club that aligns with his values or he gets a chance at a really big club, a category that neither of the ugly sisters are in. He is obviously very happy with all aspects at Motherwell both on and off the pitch, so he may see us as a longer term project,for domestic and European sucess, a Scottish Bodo Glimpt, so lets just continue to enjoy this season and see where we end up

anything to help grizzlyg out with his jokes 😇 “The chicken was watching a duck about to cross the road, and said Don’t do it pal you’ll never hear the end of it!”

Gonna have to give a 9/10, Tommy Coyne wisnae fat The Stevie Cowan appreciation society isnae happy either

You need to get someone else to write your comedy scripts in that case.

Could have written the script for that reply 🤣🤣🤣

Is it not a comedy night so that rules you out. Sorry I couldn't resist.

Saw bit of open goal and talking about well, I must have missed a trick. If Ferry and Slane can make a career then anyone can, almost needed subtitles listening to them, usual sellik bias of ohhhh Jens must be certainty for well. Media doing everything to unsettle us and derail our campaign

If it helps ticket sales I am definitely not one of the under radar ones 🤪🤪

Two weeks away. Four brilliant comedians. One night you don't want to miss. The Big Well Society Comedy Night returns to Fir Park on Thursday 12th March and this year's line up is truly excellent. Headlining is Marc Jennings, the TikTok comedy sensation who is taking the nation by storm. He's a BBC Scotland regular, Some Laugh podcast host and a sold-out King's Theatre performer. And joining him is our own Raymond Mearns. High energy, razor sharp, completely unpredictable. He's absolutely buzzing after Jens turned up to see what all the fuss was about on Sunday night. And that's just half the line up. There's two more excellent acts still under wraps. Great comedy and great company. Every ticket sold goes straight back into the Society's fund to improve Fir Park. This is what fan-owned football looks like. This one is open to non-Society members at £10 whilst Society members get in for a special discounted rate of £8; tickets available here.

Jen’s moving into politics when he gives up football.

From the limited amount that I know, If a football manager is on an open-ended contract, all it really means is that there’s no fixed expiry date. It runs until one side ends it. The label itself doesn’t tell you much, I don't think. What matters is how the exit is drafted. Everything turns on the notice period, how termination is defined, and what compensation is triggered. If the deal says six months’ notice, then that is effectively the club’s exposure. If it allows pay in lieu, the club can end it immediately and settle the notice amount. If there are enhanced protections, minimum guarantees, or specific bonus treatments written in, that changes the equation. If there’s a mitigation clause, any new job the manager takes may reduce what he’s owed. That is where the substance sits I reckon. In football, most of the financial reality is likely driven by those mechanics, not whether the contract is open-ended or fixed-term. A three-year deal can offer far more security than an open-ended one if the payout on dismissal is stronger. Equally, an open-ended contract can still contain meaningful protections if negotiated properly. The drafting is everything. The same applies if the manager is doing well, such as Jens is now, and another club comes in for him. Open-ended does not mean he can just walk out the door from what I can tell. He is still under contract. If he resigns, he is bound by the notice provisions. In practice, mid-season departures rarely work like that. The interested club approaches the current club, permission is sought to speak, and compensation is negotiated. If there is a release clause or a clearly defined buyout mechanism, the process is cleaner. If not, the current club holds the leverage and can demand a fee or simply refuse to engage. So, for me, the distinction between fixed-term and open-ended is secondary. What actually determines power, protection, and financial exposure is how the exit terms are structured. That is where the leverage always sits.

Hopefully another big crowd and for those that aren't season ticket holders and have returned this season, maybe check your seat number as it has been murder this season for me and my mate's with folk sitting on our seats and politely being asked to move

The gaffer

From online digging it seems to be quite a common thing in the UK - "Open-ended contracts are commonly referred to as 'permanent,' indefinite,' or 'continuous employment' contracts. However, legally, they are the same, as they indicate that the contract is not fixed term and has no defined endpoint." From what I can find it seems these contracts routinely include a notice period which can be invoked at any time by either employer or employee. The notice period will be whatever period the parties agreed originally. 3 months is fairly common. I guess, if both sides agree, an early release can be negotiated. From our point of view I suppose it would save us having to pay out a year or more's wages were a Manager to be sacked mid contract The downside would be that we would not be due compensation if a Manager worked his notice before leaving, or receive only a small amount in compensation if another team were keen to take him without any delay. Far from being an expert so if anybody knows any better please chip in.

I wasn't at the AGM this year, but have read a few online accounts. It does seem as though the Board is keeping its cards close to its chest, unlike in previous years. Some interesting points though about JBA's contract, the Lennon Miller deal and stadium issues. To address your point Parko, I've no idea what an open ended contract is and neither does anyone else outside of the Boardroom. A very curious turn of phrase.

Good point Parko. The AGM is probably worth a thread on its own, which I'll start.

Was interested to read the latest update from the club AGM - part of which covered the Stadium options study, "state of the pitch" and also confirmed that the manager is on an open contract -which i guess means he can walk with the club receiving no compensation (if I'm understanding that right) Full article is here: Tickedy App

I think it’s fairly certain that no matter how much we could offer JBA any decent sized club can easily top any monetary offer from us. So pretty much it’s all Down to JBA and how much is he enjoying his work, how much does he want to stay and see how far he can take Motherwell and is he confident and patient enough to wait another year or so to move into a much higher paid position. Hopefully MFC are already making a short list of options to replace JBA when he leaves. Is that our current assistant? I don’t know. Whoever it is has to continue the approach that JBA has established.