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Jake Hastie certainly didn't go to his parents boyhood club, exactly the opposite. I know the family and his uncle said they were happy to take £7K a week off THEM.......

Agree with above. Randomly my season ticket seat was next to him. Got to know him well over the years. He would have loved the fitbaw this season. RIP my friend

If you're looking for traditional, the hoop comes with white shorts.

Did anybody else have that on their coupon, or just JT?

Video on socials.

Transfer fees aren’t really based on how highly supporters rate a player. They’re based on what the market is willing to pay, and historically clubs in Scotland outside Celtic and Rangers rarely command £6m fees unless you’re talking truly exceptional circumstances. Like a Lennon Miller. The World Cup definitely helps exposure, no doubt about it, but one tournament doesn’t automatically double a player’s value overnight. I think there’s a difference between saying he’s played at a £6m level and saying a club will actually pay £6m. Those aren’t always the same thing.

I agree with most of what you say except the valuation. For me Just was the second best player in the league last season after Maeda and more consistent over the whole season. Plus he's just stood out at a World Cup and scored 3 goals. I don't think £6M is unreasonable and I'm more conservative than most people in valuations.

3 to 4 mill just is a joke,class act,showed up in world cup and scored goals from midfield.

100% Rice was doing just fine until he suffered a bad injury. Promoted to their first team squad, youngest player to feature in the first team, featuring in European games. Captain of Scottish U19s as well I think. Then injured and a seat on the sidelines as the Club became a basket case and went through a string of Managers and coaches. Still under 20 with a healthy bank balance. He also had plenty of options this time round as several decent English teams and at least two overseas sides wanted to sign him. So he must have been convinced he had a future at Ibrox to sign a new deal. And they must have faith in him as the persuaded him to stay. Yet again Rice made the decision he thought was best for him. As he should do. Isn't it telling though. Because he abandoned us for an OF team he got vilified at the time. As did Hastie. Whereas others who opted for England or overseas as youngsters are viewed as being brave for seeking a fresh challenge and looking to further their careers. I would have preferred him to stay, but we got a good fee when Rice left, plus add ons. Much better for instance than when Max Johnstone opted to walk away after only 21 first team games. As he was entitled to do.

Are we going to have a team left?

I don't grudge them either and I'm not sure what gave you that idea. Much the same as Hastie, I have no issues with youngsters moving to their boyhood (or parent's boyhood) clubs for more money. The sensible career advice is to look at what happened to every other one of our youngsters that left with no first team appearances, but I understand why they still want to move. It's a brave or confident 18 year old that chooses 50 appearances for Motherwell over Old Firm or EPL academy money, but the history books show those are the ones with a higher chance of better things.

Our Academy youngster, Harry Grierson, (I've never heard of him) signs for Brighton for a 6 figure fee.

Can only echo the other comments relating to Andy, one of the good guys who's opinions on Motherwell and fitba in general were always worth listening to