Lobey_Dosser

We were overdue an enjoyable game and today delivered. Great to have Moult back in such emphatic form and the fluidity of our play in first half hour had us all thinking back to 2007. To be fair to Accies though, they recovered well and 4-2 flattered us somewhat in the end. Bowman looks a useful addition and it's great to see Cadden have such an impact week after week. A couple of seasons back I drew comparisons with Stevie Gerrard after an u20 game and once he sorts his final ball out, he'll do very well for himself. Clay looks to be finding his feet and impresses today. Still fades out the game in the 2nd half but he has the makings of a decent midfielder. Final mention to Ali Crawford, could watch him every day of the week. Lovely footballer.

Luka isn't playing tomorrow.

Regardless of the Lucas signing, I'd like to think Campbell and/or MacLean (Cadden moving inside) will get their chance in the coming months should McHugh remain sidelined. Both look very impressive in the u20s but it remains to be seen if they are ready for the jump. In my opinion, they are the most likely candidates to have a Hall/Cadden level of impact. Our limited midfield options should play in their favour.

Think it was £100-150k for Roddie. The one that got me during that era was John Hendry, over £200k iirc.

Going by McGhee's post match interview, it looks like Lee Lucas will be signing.

Was Benito Kemble not number 4?

Solid enough point. Imagine McGhee would have taken that before the game given his defensive lineup. Good to have Moult back. Hopefully him and Luka are ready to start next week.

Really liked the look of Ben from day 1. Scope to be one of our biggest assets.

I can mind being excited by this signing. Sure he done well against us in the cup with Ayr (Craig Nelson game iirc). Steven Ferguson is one that springs to mind. Blistering pace but struggled to find the net, scored in the 6-1 Hearts game mind you.

Don't think McGhee seen anything of Blyth beyond scouting videos.

Forgetting the fact it's Joe fucking Chalmers, why is he calling up a 22 year old rather than a kid in preparation for the next qualifying campaign. Sbragia must be one of the biggest clowns in Scottish football. When he inevitably parts company with the SFA, I hope Craigan applies. The organisation, composure on the ball and style of play he brings to our u20s is streets ahead of the national team.

Just heading home from Tynecastle. Really poor stuff. Not sure if that's down to poor coaching of the quality of player, probably the former. Liam Henderson the one positive.

Clocked Kennedy a couple of times, looks like he's been through a grim virus. Interesting that more rumours are emerging around Blyth. My hunch from very early on is that McGhee isn't keen on him.

No representation at Under 17 level either. Thought we had a number of prospects in that age group.

I actually forgot about how Blyth described his attributes. Early days but his ability to run in behind hasn't looked obvious in his brief appearances. Agree that if anyone else comes in, it has to be a midfielder. With none of Thomas, McLean and Campbell going out on loan though I'm content to go with what we have.

A striker that can run in behind. Certainly something we needed but we're still a little unbalanced in midfield. Having said that, Burrows hasn't ruled out looking at free agents.

Ryan bowman.

Note to self - don't agree to start a new job the morning after transfer deadline day. Come on tae fuck Motherwell.

I'd be surprised if we were willing to pay for Pawlett. Not the profile of player we are likely to invest in.

Good luck to Marvin. Great player to watch when he was in full flow and provided some good memories. However, he's not the type of guy that would get near your favourite or best Motherwell XI. He was seen as an investment and it's certainly paid dividends. Hopefully we can continue to follow this model.

Preston signed a right back too. Has Humohrey/Grimshaw not been playing right back this season....

Scott Burns anticipating a couple of signings and he retweeted the Luka Belic rumour. Edit - beaten to it.

Tweet from Burrows to suggest there is potential movement.

Attacking midfielder is exactly what we need, looks to have a bit of pace about him too.

Good move. A player who cruises through u20s games and needs the pressure of competitive football to get him ready for our 1st team.