All Activity

If Thompson is the answer to the left back position then I seriously want to know who is making these decisions cause it isn't the new man in charge that's for sure.Terrible decision to offer him terms it must be Daws doing this. As for the rest no tears from me tbh we need fresh faces in this team and I hope some of the current squad leave to make room for more new blood.

I think at least two of those 4 will end up at Kilmarnock , my bets are on Paton and Seddon....Ebyie at a push.

For me Robinson and Nicholson need to go as soon as they're fit, as they are never going to be good enough.

Agree about the legacy members. That has always been confusing, even before the monthly contributions arrived. Maybe we can get some clarity at the Society meeting at the end of the month.

I dont think you need to apologise at all. Always interested to see others thoughts on these matters. You may be raising something others hadnt considered.

Absolutely. Who needs quality when you can have quantity?

Seddon > Thompson. Only issue was his ability to stay fit. I wouldnt be offering Thompson a new contract. Good athlete, but not a good enough footballer, even at our level. Paton and Davor Im cool with. Letting Moses go also makes sense. He would have been a good impact sub, but with Robinson, Nicholson and Stuparevic all injured we need a couple players who can start games. The others can fill the bench if they get fit.

So no more "can play anywhere across the front three, number 10 or wingback" signings?

That’s the thing. We’ve now got a chance to build a balanced squad and finally play players in their proper positions.

So Paton to to Killie then?

Saw Wilson playing the traditional left back position for Beith and he was easily their best olayer that season when they won the WOSL Premier League title. Definitely looks happier playing in that role although he was used as a wing back on occasion as well. Wouldn't have any qualms about him as a LB in a back 4.

Would have liked to have kept Seddon.

I’ve got no issue with using loanees in principle, but I’ve raised concerns before about relying too heavily on them to build a squad. You’re right that there’s still plenty of time before the window closes, but that doesn’t change the fact that we should be aiming to go into pre-season and the League Cup with a near-complete squad, where feasible.

If we go with a traditional back four next season, I think Wilson would do the job just fine. As for Thompson, he doesn’t offer much going forward or defensively, so I would be disappointed if we gave him another deal.

Even if we don't play with fullbacks?

I know it's optimal to get players in early, but it's 12 weeks until the window closes. In particular, if we plan to bring in loans from down south, that usually happens later rather than sooner. As usual, I imagine the first starting lineup in the league cup will bear little resemblance to our starting lineups in September.

Sorry to see Seddon go, would be worried if Wilson and Thompson are our left back options next year

According to the official website, these are our forward options: Robinson, Stama, Stuparević, Nicholson, Ross, and Maswanhise. Four of them are injured, so reinforcements in attack are urgently needed and ideally before the squad travels to Delden next week. I really hope the new manager has some good contacts.

Connelly is the other player we are negotiating with.

I liked Moses, but remain unconvinced he could have been a starter for us. Most of the goals he scored were when we were in "throw the kitchen sink to grab an equaliser" mode. He was less effective in the starting line-up.

I have to agree, it was with the 'rights' of the legacy members that I had a concern, for example, do they retain the right to vote on Society issues. To me, it wasn't clear what the situation would be. I emailed the Society, but no-one has responded as yet (it may be that they are going to collate all/any questions and respond in one go).

There’s something about Moses that makes me think we could regret letting him go. He’s got such a weird running style, he’s quite awkward and he’s not my ideal type of striker ,,,,, but he can score goals. I think he’ll do ok wherever he ends up. im not overly fussed about seddon going, I always felt he was average. Both Paton and Davor give their all but I can live with them going. lets hope we see some new faces soon.

Today’s update states: “The club remains in dialogue with the remaining players who are out of contract.” Surely that’s only Thompson now? Or am I forgetting anyone else?

The GTF list remains incomplete: https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2025/06/16/player-departures/

We definitely need a solid DMF. Whether thats Sylla or someone else, Im not overly bothered. But he has always looked a bit of a "unit" whenever we played them. Always thought that would end up being Wee Al's settled position. Not sure why he was always seen as a box to box player. With the players due back in today, hopefully we will get some more movement on contracts soon.