Ya Bezzer! Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 16 minutes ago, Spiderpig said: Of course he's had the new job lined up for maybe a few weeks and Motherwell obviously knew about it as we've agreed a compensation package. Nobody was going to announce it while we were still not safe from relegation were they. So why not ditch the conspiracy theories and accept he put his family 1st in a far more dignified and respectful way than Kettlewell did. The BBC article says he informed the club "earlier this week''. Obviously you don't get a job in a couple of days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 minute ago, Ya Bezzer! said: The BBC article says he informed the club "earlier this week''. Obviously you don't get a job in a couple of days. The German article suggests he impressed their board in what I presume was an interview? Anyway, he’s offski… end of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Always a risk when you appoint a foreign manager or sign a foreign player especially if they've got a wife and young family who haven't moved with them. At the end of the day family always comes first second and last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 15 minutes ago, steelman1991 said: Could get behind that appointment His Dundee team conceded over 130 in 2 seasons. No ta. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelllfan Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Docherty isn't terrible but Dundee shipped 60+ goals in both of the last 2 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago We need to stay clear of the usual merry go round.mcinnes to hearts,kettlewell heavily linked with Killie and if we go for the likes of dochery is a big part of the reason why scottish football won't ever get above the mediocre,there all crap managers that play the same way,sign the same type of player.....no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 3 minutes ago, mfc said: We need to stay clear of the usual merry go round.mcinnes to hearts,kettlewell heavily linked with Killie and if we go for the likes of dochery is a big part of the reason why scottish football won't ever get above the mediocre,there all crap managers that play the same way,sign the same type of player.....no thanks. Correct the same pish that's was hanging around footballing coaching and management roles 20 years ago are still in the game in some capacity today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Get Stevie G on the phone, he needs a job the uproar and seethe from the blue uglies would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 48 minutes ago, thewelllfan said: It's got appointing Tony Docherty all over it. Won't go foreign again as we did and they left after 12 games. No thank you. He struggled under pressure and couldn't organise Dundee's defence in 2 seasons. He had a bigger budget than us to spend and his team finshed 10th. Not what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Imo,absolute bollocks the family thing,for whatever reason he's decided to bail out and been sounded out about the new job back home,didn't want a blemish on his CV if admitting he couldn't settle in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago I had heard Imrie was in contention but Wimmer got it. They might go for him. Don't know how we'd get all the mattresses into Fir Park mind you. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 minute ago, Benson said: Imo,absolute bollocks the family thing,for whatever reason he's decided to bail out and been sounded out about the new job back home,didn't want a blemish on his CV if admitting he couldn't settle in the uk. It must have been a daunting prospect trying to get a team in Scotland to play football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, mio said: I think this might be van de Gaag’s time Van Der Gaag was the guy I wanted 3 months ago Genuinely surprised and a bombshell to me, if it is for family reasons though I dont have an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 47 minutes ago, steelman1991 said: Could get behind that appointment Is that the same guy that finished two places below us in the league with a vastly superior budget and a natural goalscorer, no thanks. Probably going to hearts with his pal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 minute ago, well_said said: Is that the same guy that finished two places below us in the league with a vastly superior budget and a natural goalscorer, no thanks. Probably going to hearts with his pal Docherty is supposed to be a coach. 130 goals against in two seasons, what was he coaching? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 2 hours ago, MJC said: I would like it to be Scott Brown. I would not like it to be Simo Valakari. Give me your pitch gor brown, managed to get big cedric sent off in years gone by and didn't get ayr up , so I don't see why he's any better than any other run of the mill guy out there, that's apart from who/ what he is. John Mcglynn is a more understated guy but doubt he'd leave falkirk for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, Pettywulliegrew-2 said: from his New clubs website ……..with dodgy translation…. The SSV Jahn Regensburg has filled the post of head coach with Michael Wimmer. The 44-year-old football teacher takes over the head coach for the new season 2025/26 and has signed a contract in the cathedral city until 30.06.2027. Most recently, Wimmer, who came from Dingolfing in Lower Bavaria, worked for the Scottish first division team Motherwell FC. The new head coach of the SSV Jahn has been determined and is called Michael Wimmer. Together, the heads of the SSV Jahn and the native of Dingolfinger have agreed on a cooperation for the next two years. Sports Managing Director Achim Beierlorzer says: "Michael Wimmer has left a very good impression on us and quickly showed that with his ideas, ideas as well as his energy and personality he fits our expectations and our requirements for the new Jahn head coach. His teams want to act courageously and with high intensity and show purposeful football. His approach focusses on people and the team, which is why he also stands for the further development of young players. As a native of Lower Bavaria, he knows SSV Jahn well and identifies with the values and the game idea. He can and will be able to give our club a lot. I would also like to thank those responsible for Motherwell FC for the constructive approach that makes it possible for Michael Wimmer to take over the coaching office in Regensburg. He sounds just the job for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago I think club will take their time. Last time no-one saw Wimmer and caught us all by surprise. Gutted as I really liked him and thank him for keeping us up. We move on again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellup83 Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Unfortunately, time is really not on our side. The players are off for 4 weeks, there's recruitment to be done and there will soon be a preseason upon us. We've really no time to hang around. Not ideal timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 11 minutes ago, wellup83 said: Unfortunately, time is really not on our side. The players are off for 4 weeks, there's recruitment to be done and there will soon be a preseason upon us. We've really no time to hang around. Not ideal timing. Wimmer took 3 weeks. We didnt panic when the team was spiralling and we all thought we were heading for the drop, and we shouldnt panic now. The club should take as long as it needs to to get the right person in post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 3 minutes ago, fizoxy said: Wimmer took 3 weeks. We didnt panic when the team was spiralling and we all thought we were heading for the drop, and we shouldnt panic now. The club should take as long as it needs to to get the right person in post. Different now, recruitment needed, players to be released, season ticket sales etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 8 minutes ago, wellon said: Different now, recruitment needed, players to be released, season ticket sales etc We have a head of recruitment, coaching staff, and a CEO, amongst others, to keep things moving. Rushing a decision now could cause irreparable damage. The same due diligence should be put in to every appointment regardless ofnthe situation. We can't do anything about the manager leaving, but we can control not messing up the next steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago I'd really be sounding out Ahmet now - to continue what we had started. Time would be on our side to get recruits in. Players know him and presuming they like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago One other thing to add is that Wimmer has landed a likely higher salaried job. ChatGPT estimates their turnover at 15-20 million euros and were in the German championship albeit relegated. Maybe like Plymouth equivalent of Germany. But Motherwell can be a stepping stone especially in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 13 minutes ago, wunderwell said: I'd really be sounding out Ahmet now - to continue what we had started. Time would be on our side to get recruits in. Players know him and presuming they like him. No mention of him in the club statement, so he may not have followed Wimmer out the door. Would soften the blow if he's still committed to MFC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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