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If the rumours come to fruition, this appointment will divide the support. Personally I detest the guy but it's imperative that we get some short term gain, at the very least.

McGhee will not get it. I lumped on him at 33/1.

Dickov in the Sky Sports studio today.

Strachan's been more deluded than Baraclough in recent press conferences. Hopefully we make an appointment over the weekend in preparation for the Celtic game. He's not everyone's cup of tea and he doesn't appear to be in the frame but I'd be sounding out McNamara. Things went sour in his last 9 months at Tannadice but he has a record of giving young players the opportunity to develop and has a more than decent record in the cups.

That'll be the same journalist who seemingly misquoted the chairman on Baraclough's departure.

So that's where we went wrong with Baraclough...

Really enjoyed listening to Martyn, great guy and a terrific pro. Maybe he'll end up back at Fir Park one day.

Agree a fresh set of eyes are definitely needed but possibly more experience is required to deal with such a big squad that hasn't been pulling in one direction.

If the motive for getting rid of Baraclough was due to players not responding to his ways, I'd be amazed if we went down the Simo route. My heart would love him back at Fir Park but my head says we need an experienced voice of authority just now.

So according to BBC, Dundee Utd have spoke to McCall, Alan Irvine and Mixu in addition to approaching Tommy Wright. Not sure whether they'd be the answer but I expect Mixu and Irvine to be in our thinking.

Great shout.

I don't think Calderwood ever acknowledge the story publicly. The nature of O'Leary's story was enough for me to believe him. I don't think I've heard much from Jimmy since he revealed David Murray appointed him as Dunfermline manager.

O'Leary told his story about depression and outed Calderwood in the process.

If agree that there is something 'rotten' about Motherwell. Something untoward that has continued since the summer of 2014 despite an unprecedented overhaul of players and staff. Concern for me is that it runs much deeper than who is managing the team.

Scapegoat or not, I very much doubt Robinson will be back after the International break.

That should be Craggs ruled out the running. Silver lining.

Is Law at right back? It makes sense to bolster the midfield and drop Johnson in order to try and get a foothold in the game. One of Baraclough's major flaws was to persist with 2 out and out wingers away from home. Very disappointing however that none of our young homegrown players can make the bench.

Lasley, McManus, Pearson, McDonald and Ripley have all referred to him as Craggs in the press during his caretaker spell. Too close to the players in an under performing squad?

Fair do's. I recall the 3-0 at NDP and 4-0 atTannadice but I didn't enjoy the football for much of that season. The SC defeat in Paisley a particular low point.

According to the Express, Lee Clark seemingly interested.

I had the privilege of meeting Joe Wark in the run-up to cup final in 2005. A more grounded and genuine individual you couldn't wish to meet. Rest in Peace Joe. A true legend.

McGhee couldn't give a fuck about Motherwell. Yes he had an unbelievable first season despite pimping himself for the Celtic gig at every turn. He provided some of the best Motherwell performances we've ever seen. His 2nd season however, post jambo pay-rise, was absolutely brutal. Time after time he's proved that his ego undermines his management ability.

Erwin lost the best part of 2 seasons to 2 injuries and done well to recover. With that history, you can't blame him taking a big money offer, particularly to a club with the history and fan base of Leeds. A few months in League 1 could do him and Leeds the world of good. If he stays fit and keeps his head screwed on, he'll undoubtedly play for Scotland one day.

Process of elimination - Pressley wants to stay south. Evans seemingly parted company with Rotherham over lack of transfer funds.

McGhee, McCoist and McCall. 3 appointments that would piss me right off. Not going to happen thankfully.