Lobey_Dosser

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.

If Pressley were to get an interview, he'd say absolutely everything the Board want to hear. Hopefully the club have learned from their mistakes last time round. Bookies odds will chop and change with a few quid but I am surprised that Lambert is favourite for Tannadice. Back to Motherwell, I'd love Di Canio but he wouldn't last 5 minutes. I reckon up we'll end up with someone who has a similar profile to Paul Dickov.

He might also be thinking if he hadn't signed Jake Taylor, he'd still be in a job. His persistence with him was the final straw for many.

Looks like Lee Erwin will be loaned out to a lower English League side this month.

Precisely.

Yeah, that surprised me a little given that the Board aren't meeting until Monday. Hopefully we know who we want.

Craigan may be playing it coy but I don't think he's in the running for the job. Going by his post match interview, he seems content with his cushy number at BT. I hope we just go and get Mixu. Big personality, plenty experience of Scottish football and a good man-manager.

Big lift before arriving at FP to hear that Pearson and Fletcher were back, while Taylor was out the squad entirely. Today was all about the 3 points and we managed to get them. Performance was similar to what we've seen under Baraclough but that was to be expected as Craigan has only had one training session with the squad, Big positives were the performances of Kennedy and Ainsworth. Kennedy looks a good big centre half albeit with some distribution reminiscent of his caretaker manager. Ainsworth meanwhile was motm and answered Craigan's call for his game changers to get on the ball more. I thought he was a class above and it was a shame one of his mazy runs didn't end with a goal. I also thought Grimshaw was a good robust addition at right back. Couple of niggling negatives, one being the obsession of punting high balls to Marvin. Hopefully that tactic will be addressed soon. The other concern being the overly cautious substitution involving Moult and Leitch, particularly because there was half an hour to go and we were on the front foot.