David

If the same thorough and analytical process the club used to identify Wimmer doesn’t point to Foster, Neilson, or any of the names currently being linked in the press as the right fit, then they won't be considered I'd imagine.

Celtic have been wearing hoops on their home shirts since as far back as 1904. While the shade of green might shift slightly from time to time, or there may be a faint pattern woven into the hoops, the core design remains instantly recognisable around the world. Newcastle have stuck with black and white stripes since 1894. The width of the stripes has varied, and the trim has seen changes over the years, but the overall look has stayed the same. Now compare that to us. Is the message here that our home kit doesn’t really have an identity of its own beyond the colour palette? From a branding perspective, the approach we take is baffling. We’ve got a distinctive colour combination, yet we’ve never settled on a consistent design to anchor it. There’s nothing wrong with tweaking the details (a different collar, a shift in trim, even the size or placement of a central band), but let’s not kid ourselves. Clubs like Celtic and Newcastle have a look that’s unmistakably theirs. We don’t.

Looks to me like they’ve tried to cram two different designs onto the same shirt. I just don’t get why we can’t stick with the amber shirt and claret band. It’s distinctive and people recognise it as ours. Do other clubs mess about with their traditional look as much as we do? Take Celtic, for instance – they keep their hoops. You don’t see Manchester United randomly switching to stripes, do you? Maybe one shirt in the last twenty years had a “V” on it, but they mostly stick to their main design and colours. There are still two other kits each season where you can be as creative as you like.

The only positive in that appointment would be to play the drinking game every time a Scottish journalist or media personality described the move as "box office."

Wait, you're saying that me wearing the latest shirt while shopping at Wishaw retail park isn't going to help G4Claims land new business?

The club has made clear that it's using the same approach and framework as the one that brought us Wimmer, so unless Pressley falls within those parameters, I doubt we'll see him anywhere near the job.

We may be a fan-owned club, but that doesn't change my post. There's information that simply can't be divulged to the public, even if that public includes Well Society members. There are processes in place for a reason. I would think that the interview with Kyrk was planned for such a time as more details had been ironed out with Ahmet, and most likely not because he was reading SO during his lunch break today and decided to get an impromptu video recorded!

The last I heard, both Ahmet and Wimmer left Scotland on the Monday after our final match, likely heading off on holiday or spending time with their families. It’s possible the club simply haven’t had the opportunity to speak with him in detail yet. Or perhaps those conversations are just getting underway and nothing has been finalised. The club aren’t obliged to share anything publicly at this stage. I’m sure once there’s a clear decision between the club and the individual, we’ll all be informed.

It’s worth remembering that football clubs, like any organisation, need to deal with sensitive matters in a professional way. There’s a difference between being open and overstepping the mark. Revealing why someone stepped down, how long it was known internally, or the status of an assistant manager before anything has been confirmed isn’t just unwise, it’s genuinely unprofessional. It risks damaging relationships and can make it harder to bring in the right people further down the line. Supporters have every right to expect honesty. But they also deserve a club that handles its business with care and integrity, even when not everything can be shared straight away.

For those who aren't in the Well Society or who didn't see the email, the following was sent out today: As the first top-flight football club in the UK to be owned by its supporters, Motherwell Football Club, through the Well Society, has a duty to ensure that the views of our fans are properly represented on important matters within the game. Growing concerns around VAR Over recent months, concerns have been growing among fans, players and staff across the country regarding the impact VAR is having on the rhythm of matches, the atmosphere in stadiums and trust in refereeing decisions. In addition to these concerns, it is important to note that VAR currently costs each club a six-figure sum every season. A significant outlay that further underlines the need for a proper debate about its future. Listening to our members and shaping the future In light of this, the Well Society has committed to starting a process of listening and engaging with our members and the wider Motherwell support. Our aim is to gain a clearer understanding of supporters’ views on VAR and to consider whether the Society should take a position in favour of change or call for its removal from Scottish football altogether. This marks the beginning of a wider effort to build connections with other supporter groups and to explore the potential for positive, fan-led action. You can share your view by completing the survey available here between now and Monday 2nd June at noon.

The problem is, Slattery could have a cracking season and then walk for nothing next summer, just like Spittal did. The club will have a better idea as far as his plans are, and how open he would be to signing a new deal potentially. What I would say is, any player entering the last year of his contract who has any kind of financial value has to be considered fair game for sale if the right offer comes along.

At the risk of sounding like that WWF wrestler from the 80's, everybody has a price.

I’d like to believe the manager isn’t making decisions off the back of one good game, or even a handful. It should be more about whether a player suits the style he’s building.

Jesus. I remember him as my PE teacher, which was brutal enough. I can just imagine him offering "guidance" to people as well 😂

A win would see us secure a higher league finish, with the associated prize money, which could potentially boost the budget for a new squad for next season.

Simple answer? Don't go on Facebook. And if you do, be prepared for nonsense. It's been that way since as far back as I can recall.

I think the process for someone like Michael Wimmer is to start making changes to the squad as and when possible, while retaining players he believes can either adapt to his style, or who he sees as decent backups and "continuity" players. Blowing everything up and recruiting a whole bunch of guys who have never played in Scotland almost never works.

There's still a bit to play for. Each league placing is worth an extra £150,000 or so to us, so the difference between finishing 7th and 9th, both of which are still feasible, could be an extra £300,000+ to the club.

I’d expect that anyone being asked to remain at the club is someone the manager believes can contribute to the style of football he’s aiming to implement. So I wouldn’t view those players as simply being part of the status quo. I suspect a few from this season will still be a good fit, but with several additions likely over the summer, the overall shape and approach of the team could look noticeably different next season.

On Lennon, I do not believe his value will be influenced either way by his recent displays for us or by any awards he might receive. The sort of clubs that can afford the fee we will be asking for tend to look deeper than the surface. How he performs for a struggling Motherwell side, or whether he picks up an award in Scotland, will not concern them in the slightest. Their interest will be driven by data and detailed analysis. They will be far more focused on whether he has the potential to progress with better facilities, different coaching, and stronger players around him. Those elements are likely to have a far greater impact on his valuation than anything else.

The way you definitively said we weren't winning the game, you'd think you knew the result already. I know your negative schtick is "your thing" on here, but you have to then take the lumps when you make an arse of it.

Hey, it wasn't me who made a definitive statement about us not winning the game.

We tend to see more posts if we lose.

Cool. Three points in the bag. Much ado about hee haw.

Some amount of pant wetting going on around here of late. Looking forward to when we scud this lot, and end up cruising to a fairly standard 7th or 8th place finish. You'd think we were the side five points adrift at the bottom going by the patter on this forum.