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  3. Motherwell v Ross County - 06/02/24

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    1 minute ago, GazzyB said:

    He's been okay, fired that fantastic ball over the top to Bair, but he's still not good enough to be consistently picked week in week out. I believe we'd fare better with one of the loanees.

    Possibly not a popular opinion but I'd keep O'Donnell beyond this season on a rolling contract on the understanding that he'll be backup cover across the defence rather than a first pick to start.

  11. 2023/24 ins & outs discussion

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    5 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said:

    Who has told us we can't match Killie and St Mirren?  we need to differentiate between can't and won't and it's a question that can be asked of the Society. There's a world of difference between the two positions.

    Exactly this. I'll add the question, who's to say that Killie can afford it or that St. Mirren could afford what they offered? Motherwell didn't want to take a risk on our current finances so let's see what happens to Killie and other clubs that have paid over the odds in this window.

  12. 2023/24 ins & outs discussion

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    56 minutes ago, dennyc said:

    They are owned by a fan group, but only to the extent of 51%. So not like us. A local Charity....Kibble who look after kids I think.....also bought just over 25% of shares with the rest being privately owned.

    So technically fan owned, but a bit like the Norwegian model we discussed whereby local Companies/Individuals enter into a Partnership Agreement.. Helping to fund various non football playing aspects of the Business. Perhaps that frees up funds for transfer business or perhaps the other investors contribute? They actually had less Members than the Well Society at last count but their model would appear to provide a better operating balance. I think....but not certain....that most German Clubs are 51% fan owned which also allows scope for that outside investment. Red Bull upset that applecart and that is why most fans/clubs detest them.

    Our problem could be that the fans own too many shares, leaving no scope for outside investment. Whatever, they would look to be in a healthier position than we are. 

    I think that is true but there are at least two exceptions - Stuttgart who are owned by Mercedes and Wolfsburg owned by Volkswagen.

  17. 2023/24 ins & outs discussion

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    7 hours ago, wunderwell said:

    So you think he should be top earner and that he is a priority of where we should put our budget.

    Right back at you I am glad you are not head of recruitment.  Bet you suck at Monopoly.

    Not interested in any of that. Just my opinion that offering any player a pay-cut to stay on for another two years is very likely to see them leave.

  18. Worst Motherwell Team And Manager

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    5 minutes ago, texanwellfan said:

    Who was keeper when we got beat 4-0 by accies with Lesley as interim coach. He’s hard to beat a worst keeper surely??

    It was the Czech / German lad Dan Twardzik wasn't it? He actually wasn't a bad keeper, just only tall enough for 5-a-side goals.

  19. 2023/24 ins & outs discussion

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    1 hour ago, wunderwell said:

    I'd offer Kelly a contract to ponder but on less terms than he is on.

    I'm so glad that you're not our head of recruitment. I accept that he has been less consistent than usual this season but he's been capped by Scotland since his last contract was signed and that achievement can't be rewarded with a pay-cut.

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