Onthefringes 792 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 I had it down as two strikers rather than three but other than that, that's my shopping list too. Definitely one of the most interesting rebuilding jobs we've had in some time. Looking forward to seeing how Baraclough pieces things together. Won't be surprised to see a re-emergence of Jack Leitch with Keith Lasley featuring less, so I'd doubt 2 central midfielders will be additions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StAndrew7 72 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 I'd be looking for at least another RM/LM rather than more CM; we've got Leitch, Lasley and Pearson there already +1 gives us 4, which I think is enough. Definitely need a minimum of 3 wide players over two positions. Edit: Forgot about Thomas; I'd still want another winger/forwardy type for either wing, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC'd 28 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Aren't we obligated to give Erwin an offer of equal or greater terms to ensure that we receive the compensation for his development? Just so people dont get lulled into believing there is any chance he will sign the offer. Pretty sure it's all formalities us offering him a contract, and the speech play to plead that he stays. To ensure we receive as much compensation as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1,028 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Won't be surprised to see a re-emergence of Jack Leitch with Keith Lasley featuring less, so I'd doubt 2 central midfielders will be additions. Was talking about this with a few others last night. To be fair, I was content with just one new centre midfielder giving us Lasley, Pearson, Leitch, Cadden and one other, so a second CM would only really be last on the priority list and only if someone worth while was available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EightSixteen 84 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Edit: Opps, yesterdays news -deleted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM 8 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Oldham in for Sutton... They will have seen some of our games given they were supposed to have wanted Vigurs in January. And on Vigurs, he's talking with Thistle and St Mirren. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggischomper 1,423 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Back problem cleared up, has it? Remarkable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dossertillidie 72 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 For what it's worth Vigurs was back training a few weeks before the end of the season, give the guy a break! He's entitled to be injured and come back when fit! Sure like other injured players he was as keen as any of them to get back playing sooner rather than later. Sad when fans are not particularly fond of certain players that they tend to make out like those individuals "don't try" or "can't be arsed" or will have "miraculous recoveries" once they leave the club I wouldn't question any of our players attitudes unless I'm told or proven otherwise by those who work alongside them 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Dog 93 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Figures I saw quoted were 60,000 quid per year of developement so if Erwin has been with us 9 years then we get 540,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ya Bezzer! 1,832 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 I mind someone came on here and said that Baraclough had fallen out with Vigurs due to him being late for training and he'd never play for Motherwell again. Well, Vigurs never played for Motherwell again so maybe there was something in that one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dossertillidie 72 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Absolutely nowt in that whatsoever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigCDawg 52 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Joe Chalmers has signed today. On Motherwell FC Website Left back from Celtic youth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigCDawg 52 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2015/06/03/joe-chalmers-signs-on-at-well/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1,028 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Sounds a decent enough signing. Left back was definitely one of the positions on the shopping list and he sounds like he has a decent level of ability at least (given he was in and around the Celtic first-team and capped at all levels of youth international) and presumably good potential. Possible long term replacement for Hammell if it works out.And so the rebuilding begins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siebsbarmyarmy 544 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Good stuff, can also play centre half if I am right. Cover for both Hammell and McManus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ya Bezzer! 1,832 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Don't know much about Chalmers except he'd made a handful of appearances in the Celtic team. Don't think he managed a first team appearance this season though. Marcus Fraser has done well leaving Celtic to go to Ross County and I've always liked the look of Jackson Irvine so if Chalmers can make the same kind of impact for us as those players that can only be a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busta Nut 879 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 I like the look of this signing, Left back but can play Centre half. Unfortunately Stevie Hammell isn't getting any younger and he had serious trouble with injuries this year, I am looking forward to seeing him. As said played at all levels for scotland so sounds like one to look forward to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dossertillidie 72 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 What does this mean for our own youngsters like Luke watt? Would like to have seen him deputise for hanmell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 782 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 What does this mean for our own youngsters like Luke watt? Would like to have seen him deputise for hanmell It means he'll have to up his game if he wants to play. Competition for places is always a good thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del_Superwell 55 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Luke Watt is right back so I don't imagine his progress will be hampered by this signing and can play centre half also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman1991 270 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 He's a right back though, is he not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siebsbarmyarmy 544 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Luke Watt is right back and a centra half who was drafted into left back out of necessity. No harm on his development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busta Nut 879 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 What does this mean for our own youngsters like Luke watt? Would like to have seen him deputise for hanmell Means he won't have to play out of position again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dossertillidie 72 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Fair enough, only position is seen him was left back and thought he was decent when he played so that's good then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MelvinBragg 976 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Funny thing was, I was saying to someone after the game on Sunday that Motherwell without Stevie Hammell would be strange but an idea we'll need to get used to. Clearly the club also realises it too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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