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Dan Casey signs for Wycombe Wanderers

I get that there's a lot going on just now. A new manager; pre season about to start; the prospect of comings and goings and so on. However, don't overlook the Well Society consultation on proposed membership changes taking place just now. Its a chance to put across your views. All in all I found it to be a commendable attempt to update some admin matters. However, I found it to be a bit vague, unwieldy and complicated. Maybe just me. I found it hard to form a definitive opinion on some issues as I agreed with the overall principle but not the detailed changes. Anyway folks its your opinions that matter. Get your responses in.

Yes, we have an overabundance of defenders, many of whom are squad players at best. Hopefully we can move a few on. Questionmarks also remain about McGinn's fitness now. As Weeyin has said, on a few occasions, our defence needs an overhaul and that should start in the middle.

Is everyone happy that we're well covered at left wing back?

They are unhhappy I believe. Players have their lunch at Fir Park, for example, and that limits hospitality income. Ideally catering and other facilities would be available at our training facilities. There are complications though.

Falkirk sniffing about Dom Thomas I'm hearing in their quest for a top 6 place.

Just as we thought a left field appointment. I'm glad its its not one of the old boys managerial club. Again the club played a blinder in keeping things quiet. Lets give him a go! A wee bit concerned at the short term nature of some of his previous stays but heyho lets go for it. Certainly not a boring appointment. Going by online reaction, its fired a few fans up. Still time to buy your season tickets at a discounted price.

I get that, but only up to a point. Its not unreasonable for it to see out or finalise previously agreed deals but it shouldn't be an autonomous entity. Surely the manager will have the overall say as to what positions need to be prioritised and which players signed? I doubt any new manager coming in will want to be told that the recruitment department decided that we need positions a, b and c filled by certain individuals and these are being signed. The new man will want to stamp his own authority on the squad and bring in his own players surely? As for coaching, the current team can keep things ticking over, but any new manager will want to get to know his squad and instill his own ideas and methods. We don't want to rush the decision and bring in the wrong man, but by the same token he'll need time to get to know the players he's going to have to manage.

A good defensive midfielder who puts himself about. Popular in Dundee. Not everyone's Cup of tea though.

Welcome to the Forum Skips.

Agreed. That would give our new manager more leeway to bring in his own men. Plenty of scope to mutual permacrocks. The only player on the "undetermined list" I'd consider keeping would be Seddon and then its 50/50. As an aside the transfer window opens on Thursday. Apologies if everyone knows that.

Absolutely none. It's just a general discussion about Scott Brown. I'd be surprised if he was being seriously considered.

Aye, I'd be a bit underwhelmed by Brown. Ayr got good publicty in the media and started the season off well, but they were backed with a bit of dosh. He benefitted in the media from the Celtic connection. I saw them against Raith Rovers and they were pretty uninspiring and yes, they were poor in the play offs. Maybe his players didn't perform but it wasn't all down to them. Not quite sure what all the hype is about to be honest.

Was he ever ruled in?

If the main / sole target was one of the "Old Boys Managerial Club" such as Docherty, Naismith, Neilson etc. I think we'd have heard something by now. That said, indications are that this isn't the route we'd be going down.

No need to panic. As with the last appointment, we simply don't know what is going on behind the scenes. I'd say late next week would be a reasonable target to aspire to. If its before then all good and well.

If we get someone in post by the middle or end of next week that would fit in nicely with pre season starting the following week. We'll probably hear nothing until an appointment is made and thats how it should be. I would doubt if Tony Doc will be anywhere near a short list, if indeed there is one.

I'd have gone for your design. A nice compromise between detail and not being overly fussy.

An article from the BBC. A bit patronising if you ask me. Would they be promoting home grown/old boys club managers if it was Celtic and Sevco that were involved? I also hope our players turn up for pre season somewhat earlier than the month they quote. "This time last year Motherwell's board, fan ownership group and support were braced for a toxic summer amid a potential takeover from a former Netflix vice-president. That attempted bid collapsed spectacularly when proposed American buyer Erik Barmack withdrew his offer because he felt there were "significant divisions within the fanbase". In the 12 months since, the club hierarchy has been ripped up and refreshed, one manager has departed after citing fan abuse, and another has left for family reasons. Three summers ago, Graham Alexander was sacked on the eve of the 2022-23 Scottish Premiership season after his team were chased out of Conference League qualifying by Sligo Rovers. Club legend Steven Hammell picked up the pieces, but he was gone by the following February after a humiliating Scottish Cup defeat at second-tier Raith Rovers. With the search for a fourth manager in three years under way, supporters of the Fir Park side will have to wait a little longer for the extended period of normality they crave. Until last week, fans were optimistic about the summer. There were signs manager Michael Wimmer was starting to flex his coaching pedigree. Three wins from five post-split games contributed to an overall record of five victories, three draws and four defeats across 12 matches under the former Austria Vienna boss. Off the pitch, Wimmer spoke of immersing himself in the local culture. A picture of him celebrating in a Lanarkshire pub circulated after an excellent result and performance in a 2-1 win at Rangers in March. All was looking well. Then, last Friday, news emerged the German had returned home and was not coming back. "This decision was an extremely hard one," he said. Some fans joked the 44-year-old's frequent LinkedIn activity, and the regular self-promotion of his profile, suggested he was looking for a way out. But this was real. An "urgent" family matter meant Wimmer wanted to be closer to home, joining third-tier German club Jahn Regensburg. A "shock to everybody" was how chairman Kyrk Macmillan described it, but the club will now need to move on quickly. However, with the players not due arrive back for pre-season for another month, Motherwell will not rush or panic in their hunt to find Wimmer's successor. The board will follow the same process that led them to the German, using data and metrics to judge how candidates align with the club's values, such as youth development. If Motherwell land on a manager with a similar CV, they will be doing well. But it is worth remembering there are coaches closer to home now available. Tony Docherty is without a club after being sacked by Dundee, plus Shaun Maloney is also unattached following his Wigan exit. But Robbie Neilson's record at both Hearts and Dundee United surely makes him the standout among the realistic Scottish options. The 44-year-old, who left Tampa Bay Rowdies earlier this year, has said the vacant jobs at Motherwell and Dundee would interest him. Neilson got Hearts promoted twice and led them to two third-placed top-flight finishes across two spells, as well as making two Scottish Cup finals. He also guided United to promotion in 2020. Motherwell assistant Ahmet Koc, who joined with Wimmer, will continue his role at Fir Park after talks with Regensburg. It is unknown whether or not he will put himself forward for the managerial role. But it feels like the smart money is on another left-field move. No media outlet had any wind of Wimmer's arrival until just minutes before he was announced, and it will be no surprise if something similar is repeated."

I've seen better and seen worse. Not keen on vertical pinstripes.

Happy with that. A whole hearted reliable defender. Just what we need

David Healy has a very good track record in Ireland but if hes interested in the Dundee job then his judgement has to be questioned. Its a complete basket case of a club and has been for a good few years. Meanwhile, we're quietly going about our business.

A bit disappointing that both home games in the League Cup are midweek. Morton game is being televised.

In short, what Willie Collum is saying is that the decisions to strike off Callum Slattery's "goal" at Tynecastle and Portales' "goal" at Dens were both correct. Dundee FC and Tony Docherty please take note.

A real coup to attract Hertha Berlin. They'll bring a decent crowd with them.