wellgirl Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 30 minutes ago, David said: At this point in time, he's the very epitome of a one-season wonder. If he goes on to replicate his performances and goalscoring exploits next season, then he won't be, but at this particular moment in time? He's done what he's done for one season. I sincerely hope he progresses upwards and onwards wherever he's playing in the next few years. He seems like a nice guy, and I hope we're not talking about him in years to come as that guy who scored a lot of goals for one season before disappearing into obscurity shortly after. I've only met Theo once briefly but he does seem like a nice guy. Tbh. If he does move on and disappear into obscurity as you say at least he'll be hopefully well paid for it. However he comes across as ambitious and someone who wants to do well for his country too so hopefully he will continue to do well no matter where he goes. More than one ex player has made a move from Motherwell to progress their career and then struggled to get game time elsewhere but that's possibly to be expected when they are moving to bigger clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan97 Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 Shaun Rooney signs for St Mirren so puts an end to those rumours. Would've taken him here. https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/5417-shaun-rooney-becomes-first-new-signing-ahead-of-2024-25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 I really thought there was a chance we were going to get rid of O'Donnell as well. Maybe next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 15 Author Report Share Posted May 15 6 hours ago, steelboy said: I really thought there was a chance we were going to get rid of O'Donnell as well. Maybe next year. Well, his contract is up at the end of this month as far as I know, so you may very well get your wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 Whatever his strengths, SK has been unable to fortify our defence and defensive midfield this season. Hopefully this will be addressed over the summer, but given his track record in this regard we simply cannot afford any "projects". Within budget contraints, we need to bring in solid reliable defenders and a solid defensive midfielder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 On 5/15/2024 at 10:45 AM, wellfan97 said: Shaun Rooney signs for St Mirren so puts an end to those rumours. Would've taken him here. https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/5417-shaun-rooney-becomes-first-new-signing-ahead-of-2024-25 Thats a shame. Would have liked to have had him on board. Definitely the type of defender we should be going for imho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, joewarkfanclub said: Thats a shame. Would have liked to have had him on board. Definitely the type of defender we should be going for imho. Not overly impressed by Rooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothman Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 On 5/14/2024 at 9:48 PM, David said: It's outstanding business, and one thing we need to consider is how Theo himself would feel. Whatever he's earning just now, it's fairly safe to say that any club that puts £750,000-£1 million on the table is going to offer him the kind of wages he very likely never thought he'd get. I'll be interested to see how he does in the next few seasons wherever he goes because as good as he's been this year, it still doesn't change the fact that before this season, he scored 8 goals in 94 games, an average of 0.08 goals per game. Either it all suddenly clicked for him at the age of 24, and he's now a double-digit goalscorer per season, Kettlewell is the striker-whisperer and succeeded where 3 or 4 other managers failed, or it's a fluke season. I'd rather find out the answer to that question from afar while Motherwell is close to a million quid richer. I think your facts here on Theo Bair's appearances/goals record prior to joining us can be a bit misleading to be fair. If you take a closer look at those appearances - he only averaged about 35mins over the 90-odd games with many coming off the bench. So if going by 'per 90-mins' - he actually averaged a goal every 4.5 games, give or take. My point being that up until this season, he has never had a proper run of games at pro level. He's been on an upward trajectory, personally I'd prefer if we managed to keep him at Fir Park and try to extend his deal on improved terms with a view to sell after next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 So who do we currently have that will be with us next season? can one of the mods pin a list of players we currently have for next season, to the top of this thread? Kinda like the man of the match thing. Maybe anyone can do it but I have no clue. Would be nice to have that very handy reference and update as we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 24 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: So who do we currently have that will be with us next season? can one of the mods pin a list of players we currently have for next season, to the top of this thread? Kinda like the man of the match thing. Maybe anyone can do it but I have no clue. Would be nice to have that very handy reference and update as we go. Check the first post on this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, wellfan said: Check the first post on this topic. Thanks! Being a lazy git it would be nice to have it like the MoTM im assuming we have some offers pending to some of the out of contract players? Would be nice to see some players beyond 2025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 9 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: Thanks! Being a lazy git it would be nice to have it like the MoTM im assuming we have some offers pending to some of the out of contract players? Would be nice to see some players beyond 2025. Kettlewell said as far back as the beginning of April that he was looking to try and start contract talks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 16 Author Report Share Posted May 16 Out of contract (1st team squad) Liam Kelly Aston Oxborough Bevis Mugabi Ricki Lamie Stephen O'Donnell Callan Elliot Paul McGinn Barry Maguire Calum Butcher Callum Slattery Sam Nicholson Blair Spittal (signed pre-contract with Hearts) Jonathan Obika Mark Ferrie So, with the season about done, who would you want to keep from that lot? Obviously Spittal is offski, but from the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 McGinn, Nicholson and maybe Ferrie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 Slattery. Nicolson. McGinn. O'Donnell. Possibly Ferrie. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 11 minutes ago, wellgirl said: Slattery. Nicolson. McGinn. O'Donnell. Possibly Ferrie. Snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, David said: Out of contract (1st team Ewan Wilson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 30 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said: Ewan Wilson? Out of contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 16 Author Report Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, Kmcalpin said: Ewan Wilson? Yeah, as I said in the first post, there's a number of younger players but I didn't add them to the list. I'm talking mostly about first team players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 Lamie and Elliott have already moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 If we offer terms to Obika,Butcher or Maguire basically throwing away money and wouldn’t bode well for me what other grand plans were in store. McGinn 100 percent,SOD for back up role,If we get two wing backs to complement each other then Bair will score 20 plus goals next season easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wispy Flossy Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 Offer a contract to mcginn for another year, the rest out of contract can go. Try and get gent back next season and if rumours are true about Halliday signed for next year find a way to find him another club. the rebuild needs to be better than last years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 According to Graeme McGarry, writing in the Herald, Liam Kelly is definitely offski. Its worth signing up to his weekly email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 From out of contract. I would keep mcgin. Butcher and Nicholson. Rest can go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 New goalie and defence requeired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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