2024/25 Ins & Outs Discussion

[David]

1 hour ago, dinnae-punt-it said:

He’s played more than one game, so get your facts straight if you are going to debate!

He's played one entire game. From start to finish. Which is what I said. So, calm down. 

[Lobey_Dosser]

Kettlewell was determined to get the squad together early this summer, however there are no benefits to be witnessed yet. Sure, we’ve been hit with injuries and a few will take a while to get up to speed but I get the impression Kettlewell isn’t overly enamoured by one or two of the recent additions. 

[dinnae-punt-it]

3 hours ago, StAndrew7 said:

He's played 90 minutes of football i.e a game in total; we're arguing over semantics here.

That's 90 mins over 4 appearances, when one of them was 45 minutes. Nowhere near enough for someone to get up to speed with a totally different brand/type of football. He's shown flashes as an impact sub but he was definitely "aff it" today. But I'd argue the set up was far from ideal for the majority of the players.

How long did it take Gent, Davor and others to settle into the team last season? Weeks, against much stronger opposition than we've faced so far.

Is that not what I said. Not a great start, and will take time to get up to speed. Performances have been largely poor so far. Folk arguing with me when everything I’ve said is correct. Gies peace man.

[wellfan]

8 hours ago, wellgirl said:

You've called people on here sanctimonious pricks. What's the difference? 

The difference is I’ve generally referred to a collective group of posters of a similar viewpoint as sanctimonious pricks, and not targeted anyone individually unless specifically provoked by them.

Whereas, I am consistently and directly called a pant wetter etc by the same few posters for expressing a view they don’t like, which is fine, but it’s not overly constructive and is just annoying, so I call it out. But that’s a football forum. Most of us deal with it, give as good as we get, and move on to the next game. 

Now, since you’ve asked me specifically, if you want to talk about the difference, let’s not forget that it’s you who often gets personal by sending unsolicited direct messages to folk on this forum harassing them because you disagree, harbour a grudge, or have a personal grievance. I thought you would take my lack of response to your posts and direct messages to me as a hint to stop engaging directly with me, but here we are. 

However, I won’t tell you or anyone how to act or what to publicly post or direct message to others, but some self-policing (including by me at times) before reaching for the keyboard would be wise. You’re also free to ignore me and others. 

[SteelmaninOZ]

On 7/18/2024 at 11:49 AM, Chanzeypopz said:

Anyone know what happend with Mugabi ? Thought he had a pretty good season last season and was surprised to see him leave 😞

He’s left the club I think to a Greek team could be wrong about a Greek team.

[Mad Dog]

6 hours ago, SteelmaninOZ said:

He’s left the club I think to a Greek team could be wrong about a Greek team.

Transfermarkt have his current club as Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus with Kaiyne Woolery.

[SteelmaninOZ]

3 hours ago, Mad Dog said:

Transfermarkt have his current club as Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus with Kaiyne Woolery.

Thanks for that mate 

[Kmcalpin]

Ap Stam just officially announced. 

[StAndrew7]

4 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said:

Ap Stam just officially announced. 

https://x.com/MotherwellFC/status/1818270328243868007

[witchfindergeneral]

3yr deal  Just need someone who can cross a ball and play defence splitting passes now.

[StAndrew7]

6 minutes ago, witchfindergeneral said:

3yr deal  Just need someone who can cross a ball and play defence splitting passes now.

I think the former will be handled by Seddon and hopefully Kaleta.

I agree that we definitely still need a 10 and I'd hope we show a similar level of spending/ambition in bringing in a key role, but time will tell...

On the 3-year thing, not sure he'd have signed for much else given his family situation. It gives him some stability and also means if we sell him on in 12/18/24 months he'll be worth more. Particularly if we know there's interest and we can trigger his extension.

[grizzlyg]

Good Luck Ap Stam.   No goals in first 2 games and you will be written off and told to go back to Oz!! Lol

I am genuinely excited and fair play to club for the big financial commitment 

[witchfindergeneral]

16 minutes ago, StAndrew7 said:

I think the former will be handled by Seddon and hopefully Kaleta.

I agree that we definitely still need a 10 and I'd hope we show a similar level of spending/ambition in bringing in a key role, but time will tell...

On the 3-year thing, not sure he'd have signed for much else given his family situation. It gives him some stability and also means if we sell him on in 12/18/24 months he'll be worth more. Particularly if we know there's interest and we can trigger his extension.

3yr deal is great for us if he's a roaring success. If he is Connor Shields v2 then we're humped haha.

You'd hope with Ketts media comments the other day that the reported fee is incorrect, then we should have plenty of the Bair money left to pay real money for a decent 10. 

[Ya Bezzer!]

Good to see Stavros Tomatoapocalypse in the building.

Hat trick v Ross County a cert.

[weeyin]

 

1 hour ago, Ya Bezzer! said:

Good to see Stavros Tomatoapocalypse in the building.

Hat trick v Ross County a cert.

The Crawford Baptism, as it's known in the trade.

[SteelmaninOZ]

Stama is here 

 

[grizzlyg]

20 minutes ago, weeyin said:

If there are good number 10s available for that price, they

The Crawford Baptism, as it's known in the trade.

Ahhhh I was at that infamous game back in 1986, thought we had signed a superstar then

[grizzlyg]

14 minutes ago, SteelmaninOZ said:

Stama is here 

 

Hope his movement on pitch is better than in this video 🤣🤣🤣

[Spiderpig]

13 minutes ago, grizzlyg said:

Hope his movement on pitch is better than in this video 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Throughthelaces]

52 minutes ago, Ya Bezzer! said:

Good to see Stavros Tomatoapocalypse in the building.

Hat trick v Ross County a cert.

You mean stam ateanoctapus?

[Stuwell2]

1 hour ago, grizzlyg said:

Good Luck Ap Stam.   No goals in first 2 games and you will be written off and told to go back to Oz!! Lol

I am genuinely excited and fair play to club for the big financial commitment 

2games! Ffs when did this forum turn soft and who banned SB, Y et al? 
:)

[stv]

Can he play the isolated ,frustrating  lone striker roll. If so he will fit right in.

I really hope he doesn’t have to very often.

[grizzlyg]

40 minutes ago, stv said:

Can he play the isolated ,frustrating  lone striker roll. If so he will fit right in.

I really hope he doesn’t have to very often.

A move to the other side of the world,  a totally different league,  getting used to new coach and players,  a wife just given birth to their first child.

Yup none of this will be brought into consideration by some of our nae patience brigade!! 🤣🤣

[Happy Dosser]

Hope this signing doesn't boomerang on us but i wish him 'Well.

Has to be The Apostle for the back of the jersey. "Ap Stam" might end up  falling out with the manager.

Onnyhoo, may The Force be with him.

[weeyin]

Does he let flats?