purestate

Where in Italy are you calling from? 😉

Stenny only had three subs last night -2 trialists and a goalie. They may have some more signings for Saturday but it must be a game for our strikers to get their accounts up and running.

Interesting how Watt’s performance has split opinion. I wonder what the his expected role is. I can see him more in a deeper role initiating the play with Slatts and Faddy expected to be more dynamic in their movement. Tonight it didn’t quite click between them.

True, not writing him off by any means, only that I didn’t think he had anywhere near a ‘superior player’ type of game.

Fadinger had a bit of bite, some deft touches, and good movement into the box and finally got reward.

Surprised you mentioned Watt. I thought he had a couple of good touches but I thought largely ineffective and wasteful.

And at left back as well it is perfect weather for a meltdown or two certainly 🫠

He remains a legitimate point of discussion for that very reason and he manages in the same division so we will come across him. He’s had plenty of opportunity, and will likely have again, to recant on his reasons for leaving. For the sake of his new wife I hope he doesn’t behave in his personal life as he did in his professional, as an apparent total lack of insight into personal limitations and willingness to acknowledge mistakes never bodes well for a strong relationship. On the other hand, as a Well fan, I hope he carries on his managerial career as he left us as that will guarantee a Killie side fighting relegation.

Almost guaranteed we’ll get hammered by Killie with midfield dream team of Polwarth and Paton with a couple of stunners and taking turns to slip Moses in for a brace.

Glad to see Blaney head to Livi. He’s not going to make them stronger. If we had recruited like they have so far I suspect this forum would be in depths of despair.

I think people are forgetting McGinn’s minimal appearances last season were mostly at centre back., Apart from Hearts game he was pretty woeful. Another year older and greater likelihood of breaking down again I don’t see him as a regular starter in the type of game the new manager seems to want to play. I think he is definitely one I’d be looking to offload/ loan to championship side and bring in fresh legs.

It could be a discussion with the sponsor though about size and placement. Agree with point that overall the financials will drive whether it is worth a sponsor free option but some replica strips being sold are iconic because of sponsor association with that season. Tbf I don’t see G4Claims being the same as Sharp/Brother/Carlsberg/Jeep/Pirelli/Ian Skelly etc are in a few years but if we win the cup in 2026 who knows.

I too am in this minority. David made the point that we have a distinctive colour palette and that gives us the freedom to experiment more and still be Motherwell. If the Newcastles, Notts County’s, Grimsbys, St. Mirrens Juventus etc of the world were so happy with their “traditional” B&W stripes they wouldn’t be constantly changing their number, width, pattern, and colours of trim.

I don’t know why likes of Newcastle keep getting referenced as not changing their kit. the number of black stripes on home kit changed every year from 2020 as has the extra trim, inc colour variants. Celtic also have wild variety of bizarre takes on hoops in recent years. Whether we agree or not it’s the nature of commercial income these days. I just wish we’d keep the same manager for at least the length of time a kit is on sale

Maybe we should go all out for the sponsorship approach like Lukas’ old club Rheindorf Altach! something strangely appealing and continental