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He asked to get out long before Alexander was in the building. Whilst the conversation may have been had, the contract request couldn’t be further from the truth - no matter how many times you tell yourself.

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Bit more realistic in who they’ve spoken to Ange about…

No doubting the financial pull of their larger fanbase, it’s the same Hearts who have willing philanthropists within their fan foundation. Some painting a darker picture than it should be. Club recognise mindset requires changing as the footballing landscape in which we operate has changed massively in recent times with Brexit a contributory factor.

Not me. I’d take a lottery win every time. Lets hope for consistency.

Goal machine

Who’s not gave him a chance? Only asked a question…

Blaney at a guess shoehorning McGinn at centre? Could just as easily be Max Johnston who’s comfortable on either flank at left back with experience of doing so. We’ll see soon enough.

Dropped for a guy who’s scored 1 goal in 23 games in League 2. Be careful what you wish for?

Explained elsewhere. The next step from headless chicken - a type that hares into challenges that’ll excite some but, others realise the game has evolved and that conviction is misplaced.

Yes, they can. How many do when following instruction? Flair is coached out of far too many much to the detriment of the sport. Perhaps needs more of a selfish streak. Some are just tasked with doing the unglamorous work. Very much needed, but, as he’s not the flying anorak type he’s dismissed. Just shocked you never dropped in seeing him at national level age groups. Billy Gilmour being the only flair player amongst ‘em. Then.

Like I say, revisionism. Think the misty eyed would’ve seen a transfer fee akin to the player they thought we had. The club nurtured in a different way, marketed the player and should realise an additional stream from his progress. The players’ character and worth ethic embellish the talent. Onto our player. The reason? Don’t know who you’ve been talking to, it certainly doesn’t align with those that matter. Has it ever occurred to you that he’s developed because he’s followed instructions to the letter? Gametime as mentioned won’t define him. Take the shackles off, get the balance right and there’s more chance it’ll pay dividends. Personally think it’s a forlorn hope, certainly as someone isn’t practising what he preached.

It’s not a comparison between the two players that’s being made. It’s the opportunity given to both. We get Allan Campbell has a special place, and deservedly so. I’d wager Dean isn’t after being the ‘next’ Allan Campbell despite lots of focus on everything he did. He’ll want to be the first Dean Cornelius. Unfortunately, it looks like he’s dealing with an ego that knows no bounds in current coaching staff.

Revisionism at its fans’ forum finest. 100x the player? Of course he had dips in form, it’s the most natural thing in young footballer’s making their way in the game - the difference being he was afforded the opportunity to make these mistakes and learn from them in sustained gametime which many feel could be replicated with others. I’ll go on the word of those who’ve actively been involved in his development. Nothing cryptic or ITK before you start, all carried out in public. Lack of gametime won’t define him as a player. Hammell & the kid in question will soon realise there’s a bigger world out there than Motherwell.

And how do you know Dean hasn’t got a great engine? Point being made is getting him in the team regularly would be a start. Dress it up how you like, Allan Campbell had lengthy dips in form -persevered and tolerated mistakes when they inevitably happened - Dean hasn't really had the same opportunity, so plenty are unsure how good he is or could be.

😂 A lot more to recruitment than you think. But, aye, agent pish is an easy out right enough.

Merit in what you say although I’m not sure I’d hold up the St Johnstone signing as some sort of virtue. Too many variables, costs to loan are beyond some means & proposed partnerships only reduce the rates slightly. It is what it is.

Nobody can fail to be impressed by those stats. That’s a signing coup right there.

Well aware circumstances like such arise. Nobody disputing that here. It’s the correlation by some that a good paying long term contract ended early freeing up resources that’s folly, especially at our club. Simple arithmetic suggests we require additional funds to replace with someone better suited. I recall that’s been pointed out previously to club shareholders. By your own admission… Even if the club is hit financially - so we’re stronger?

Behave yourself. Not any other viewpoint, yours is easy to disprove. Still never answered the question - how does your possibility make us stronger? But, hey if it gets you a like or two batter in 👍

Whatever. It’s the same myth you spoke of previously. Some would suggest questionable behaviour tant amount to workplace bullying, but, that’ll be for the players’ union to debate. Going beyond your realms of possibility, how does this make us stronger? The thinking it frees up a wage just because player X seeks to leave is folly. That’s the reality.

Ah! The mutual offload you peddled weeks back. Doesn’t work in theory never mind in practise. Give it up

Reasoned debate 👍

Not disagreeing, not the point being made though. Just seeing posted regularly on various platforms the misconception that we’ve kept same formation as previous manager when we haven’t. When you add in what some think they’ve been watching, their criticism is bordering on the absurd.