Spit_It_Out Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, joewarkfanclub said: I think the biggest thing this squad lacks is energy. We dont have a lot of legs in the team, particularly in midfield, even with everyone fit. Its good there are a lot out of contract at end of season as it will allow the new manager scope to carry out a rebuilding job (again). I wouldnt be renewing Halliday or Davor. Paton would be okay as a squad player but not essential. Slattery will depend on his recovery and whether he is interested in staying. But if he returns to full fitness Id offer him something. Id punt Robinson and Stuparevic. Koutroumbis, I really have no idea as we have barely seen him play. Totally agree with you it it also lacks leadership and quality. I look at that roster of players available and think who is going to get out out the mud should we get in it and I see nothing. Sod making mistakes left right and centre folk can say what they want but that's the facts we have all witnessed this and he is the team captain. Kettlewells transfers when you step back and look at it has been a horror show that summer window was totally awful.Everyone bangs on about budget but I really don't think it was used properly Watt and Tavares should never have been brought in from a rival club freeing up there wage bill for such mediocre below average players Daws should be held accountable for that. We can only hope the loan guys click together asap with a decent new manager to get us firing with new ideas for me of all the times we have been in a mess this squad actually gives me the worst vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: I think the biggest thing this squad lacks is energy. We dont have a lot of legs in the team, particularly in midfield, even with everyone fit. Its good there are a lot out of contract at end of season as it will allow the new manager scope to carry out a rebuilding job (again). I wouldnt be renewing Halliday or Davor. Paton would be okay as a squad player but not essential. Slattery will depend on his recovery and whether he is interested in staying. But if he returns to full fitness Id offer him something. Id punt Robinson and Stuparevic. Koutroumbis, I really have no idea as we have barely seen him play. In addition Id be looking to move Blaney, Casey, SOD and Kaletta out. May give Kaletta a reprieve if he sorts himself out between now and the end of the season. The other three we've seen what they can do (or not do for that matter). Lain Gordons coats is on a shooglie peg too for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Kaletta is only on loan. Add to your list the likes of Koutroumbis, Callachan and Ebiye and we're cooking on gas. We only have about 13 or so players signed for next season with a few on option. I think we have the makings of a decent squad and any new manager coming in will have scope to make his own signings in the summer. The squad as it stands, lacks pace, energy and leadership plus a bit of physicality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 5 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said: Kaletta is only on loan. Add to your list the likes of Koutroumbis, Callachan and Ebiye and we're cooking on gas. We only have about 13 or so players signed for next season with a few on option. I think we have the makings of a decent squad and any new manager coming in will have scope to make his own signings in the summer. The squad as it stands, lacks pace, energy and leadership plus a bit of physicality. you forgot ability..... I've still to be convinced we have the makings of a decent squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, FirParkCornerExile said: you forgot ability..... I've still to be convinced we have the makings of a decent squad. Will be interesting to see if the new gaffer can sort that out the defence or whether, as I suspect, Gordon is the only CB that is worth keeping. That has been our biggest issue since SK took over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Gordon did play really well and solid in the first round of game he looked really good. Since then we haven't had a regular line up n McGinn has been missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 37 minutes ago, weeyin said: Will be interesting to see if the new gaffer can sort that out the defence or whether, as I suspect, Gordon is the only CB that is worth keeping. That has been our biggest issue since SK took over. Even he's borderline for me, started well but has been pish for a good while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 45 minutes ago, weeyin said: Will be interesting to see if the new gaffer can sort that out the defence or whether, as I suspect, Gordon is the only CB that is worth keeping. That has been our biggest issue since SK took over. Yes that's 100% on the money. Kettlewell never managed to address this. A good team is built from a solid defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Hopefully the new manager is the type that can find the right balance between attacking and defending, kettlewell put far to much into us giving up possession then trying to defend our box and we were dreadful at it.its looking like it's going to be another big summer for us in terms of recruitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 and more from the media made up pish department. Has anyone ever seen any of this kinda shite come to pass. https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/motherwell-fc/newcastle-united-cult-hero-ex-wolves-star-applies-motherwell-manager-job-4976644 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 36 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said: and more from the media made up pish department. Has anyone ever seen any of this kinda shite come to pass. https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/motherwell-fc/newcastle-united-cult-hero-ex-wolves-star-applies-motherwell-manager-job-4976644 Given its Ben Banks reporting, I would presume Ketsbaia has indeed submitted an application. However, it could well be one of those applications to get your name in the papers to highlight to other clubs that you are available. Even if interested, not sure how comfortable Id be. Feels like the kind of appointment that would throw cash at players he knows that we might need to empty when it inevitably goes Pete Tong. Of course he could just as easily win us the cup and become a club legend! (Not this season obviously). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I imagine a lot of these "applications" are from agents who submit them on behalf of their clients to every vacancy that opens up. And most of the time without having any clue about the club or its operating environment (or the salary on offer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 5 minutes ago, weeyin said: I imagine a lot of these "applications" are from agents who submit them on behalf of their clients to every vacancy that opens up. And most of the time without having any clue about the club or its operating environment (or the salary on offer). Correct and the media buy into the shite hook line and sinker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andalg Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 2/4/2025 at 6:33 PM, thewelllfan said: I found out of the current 33 man squad only 12 have contracts for next season. Aston Oxborough - 2027 Liam Gordon - 2026, Kofi Balmer- 2026, Johnny Koutrombis- 2026, Stephen O'Donnell- 2026, Ewan Wilson- 2027 Lennon Miller- 2026, Tom Sparrow - 2026, Sam Nicholson- 2026, Twanda Maswanhise- 2026, Zach Robinson- 2026, Apostolos Stamatelopolous- 2027 2 of the guys out on loan have deals utill 2026 Dylan Wells and Fillip Stuparevic So 14 under contract for next season and I'd probably be looking at moving 2/3 of them on as well. Around 21 players leaving at end of season which we need to replace with half that amount of better quality players in my opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Likely pish, but its a verified account. Good to see these sorts of figures banded about though https://x.com/footyinsider247/status/1896896513457963230?t=1ka73a8dK38hqJ2-OgpQ1Q&s=19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 It does look like quite a bit of noise over Lyon and an £8m bid for Lennon? that would be an incredible bit of business and a potentially brilliant move for the boy to a league where he will develop further. if we could get a decent sell on clause, even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, mio said: It does look like quite a bit of noise over Lyon and an £8m bid for Lennon? that would be an incredible bit of business and a potentially brilliant move for the boy to a league where he will develop further. if we could get a decent sell on clause, even better. Yes, anything than Lennon signing for one of the OF. If he has to go and it's not to Lyon, maybe Mr Wimmer could facilitate a suitable German destination where he can play regularly and develop further. Edited March 4 by Happy Dosser Typing mistake in "facilitate" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 12 minutes ago, Happy Dosser said: ……..maybe Mr Wimmer could facilitate a suitable German destination where he can play regularly and develop further. How about one where he gets sent back here for another season to develop further under MW and his assistant? If they’re rated as coaches by some teams in Germany and LM feels he would progress here under them then why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 24 minutes ago, Stuwell2 said: How about one where he gets sent back here for another season to develop further under MW and his assistant? If they’re rated as coaches by some teams in Germany and LM feels he would progress here under them then why not? Certainly, if it were possible, because if he were to go to Celtic I think he would be a bench warmer for a while and I don't think David Turnbull's experience at CP was beneficial for his development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 With no game this week, The Rancid are just turning out daily stories about Miller going to Celtic For me, that would just show a lack of ambition when there are so many great opportunities out there. And even though I know it's all clickbait to sucker in the OF fans, it's still annoying that they think that's the best he can do. Remember Caldwell said that the performance data shows Miller is the 8th best youngster in the world? Do you think the 7th or 9th best are phoning Celtic for a transfer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccus28 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-sunderland-battle-scottish-31158998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 I'll be shocked, but in a pleasant way, if we reap anything like £10 m for young Miller. I think someone is at it, but not sure who. Still an auction can only benefit us and the lad himself. The more top class names mentioned the better. More choice for the lad and more cash for him and us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Apparently Celtic (and Rangers) are well down the list of Miller's preferred destinations, so suspect all the paper chat bumming up Celtic is a bit of a moot point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccus28 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 6 hours ago, Kmcalpin said: I'll be shocked, but in a pleasant way, if we reap anything like £10 m for young Miller. I think someone is at it, but not sure who. Still an auction can only benefit us and the lad himself. The more top class names mentioned the better. More choice for the lad and more cash for him and us. I do think the 10m chat is a bit off, however, anything north of 4m would be a good bit of business and as you say, who knows where a bidding war could take us. LM is clearly in demand and good on him!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 10 million likely too high, but 4 million is defintely too low. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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