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It is very unlikely that we will see anywhere near the same levels of performance both by the extremely attractive football we played when at our best last season and how we finish in the table. And to be fair that is absolutely fine and reasonable to not expect a repeat because that was always going to be very difficult to repeat. If, for example, we finished bottom six after a pretty mediocre campaign but nowhere near relegation then we could probably look at that as a positive, certainly if that is what was being offered to us right now. It doesn’t work like that of course. The key thing which will determine how our season goes will hinge on who we are able to bring in between now and the end of August and at this point we still have time to get our squad sorted.

Less of an issue for me watching it from my sofa on MFC TV.

I was more concerned about getting sunburnt that day 🤪🤪

I was more concerned about Slattery in that game.

So we need then a goalie at least a backup centre back - lost Gordon and Welsh but replaced one with Moorman. Critical with the injury to McGinn and O’donnell being another year older. Felt our good defensive record last year was because we kept the ball so much so as we are likely to lose watt and have lost slattery. Will Wilson develop or will he have another year out on loan? 2 midfielder to replace watt and slattery bonus if creative. Would like to see Ross and Whyte get more game time but if we are to make inroads in Europe numbers would help. winger seems in the building already with Vogt but likely to lose tawanda. a creative/ attacking midfielder will also be needed if we lose Just. big years for Cook and Said Striker up front with losing hendry we need cover will stama be the main man? think we need another striker as at least a back up. Thor seems to be injury prone so need 6 players a goalie a cb. Three midfielders and a striker.

After 16mins at Clyde I was all for punting him 😆 Couldn't possibly have foreseen us getting £800k. I reckon Matty could easily play the European ties in required style so plenty of time to recruit another keeper if required.

Know how when doing his weekly predictions on Football Focus Mark Lawrenson had Liverpool going undefeated for something like 5 years straight? Same, but different.

It'll come down to what the manager wants I guess. Maybe he'll look at Connolly and see a starter in him? I think if we're all honest, we likely never saw Ward as the clear number 1 for Jens last year at this time, and it worked out that way.

Just a brief mention in the Rancid Allan. No more details.

One thing we need to do is give Alfred time and a chance to implement his style and bring in players. Jens a very hard act to follow and at any club its always difficult to succeed someone who was so popular ( not quite a legend though 🤪🤪). I have feeling he must have had an inkling we would lose our best players We already have 2 players in so lets see how things go. COYW

Very true pal. Hopefully our scouting team will be looking for similar style of goalie. I just was never really that sold on Ward, goes with my best wishes though

The problem is, we don't play like an old fashioned team. If the new manager has been brought in based on continuity around how we play, as we've been told, then an old fashioned shot-stopper isn't going to cut the mustard.

Particularly if we stick to the keep-ball and dominating games, rather than playing into their hands and launching it.

It is easy to look back with hindsight but I do remember thinking when watching the celebrations at Hibs that we were celebrating with a team that was about to disintegrate completely. I was confident at that point that JBA was gone and being critical of his last few months with us, I think he was trying to convince us of a dream that he did not believe in himself. If you listen to his tone in his last dressing room address it is fairly obvious that he knew the team was going to look very different by the time the new season came around. The legacy for Askou is the change in style and change in expectations at the club. The problem for Motherwell is that they are swimming against the tide and it is going to take some very talented people to ensure that legacy can be built upon. We could be looking at losing Ward, Just, Watt, TJ and Longelo. We have already lost Slattery. In anyone's book, if that happens we are effectively building a squad from the ground again. Askou did a fantastic job for the club but ultimately he was selling a dream that he was not prepared to see through himself so I can understand MJC's nervousness at this moment in time. There is absolutely no doubt that Askou's time at the club has been a significant net gain but it may not feel that way if next season sees a drop off from last seasons very high standards.

Even not considering JT, Just and Watt, we should be able to field a team capable of beating HV without too much thought, so, obviously, other options Ox JK Sods Moorman Longelo Sparrow Priestman Fadinger Said Thor RCC Edit: forgot all about Vogt

I wonder if the new gaffer had any inkling that he could lose half a team before the season gets going.

Any dates mentioned, Dave or is it closed doors like last season?

Aye we had the same drivel last year when JBA arrived, and when Wimmer arrived etc etc. Apoarently we could be bottom of the league by the end of August, so still in contention for 4 trophies then, i can live with that.

Beaten before a ball is kicked.

On the bright side, if all our good players do get sold, Alfred has a blank slate and a shitload of dough to build his own team....

I take it 'Good Vibrations' isn't on your Spotify playlist? 🤪🤪

A glass bone dry, wedged in a sandal, buried in the Sahara desert …… type of guy

Get the cape Verde goalie, would make a packet on merchandise! 😜

With some Decent draws theres a possibility of making it to conference league stage. That would bring in some decent money and some excitement to the season. But you’re right in that premier league is top priority.

A European run was never happening, even had JBA stayed imo. We would still have lost key players and have been short of options come the tie. But as I said I’m not overly concerned about Europe, the real test comes when the league season begins and we’ve got a lot of work to do to be ready for that.