Big Stall Posted Saturday at 07:15 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:15 PM 2 hours ago, wellgirl said: Keep seeing comments on social media to the effect of there's going to be a complete clear out at the end of the season - that won't be happening Of course it will be happening. We have an inflated squad full of loanees and out of contract players. Big big changes happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted Saturday at 07:52 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:52 PM 36 minutes ago, Big Stall said: Of course it will be happening. We have an inflated squad full of loanees and out of contract players. Big big changes happening With respect that's not really the same thing as a complete clear out - like getting rid of every player which is what some people on social media have been calling for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted Saturday at 09:05 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 09:05 PM I’m sure Wimmer said on Thursday that we had a squad of 18 signed players for next season, so if we go with a squad of 24 next season then I’d say we’re looking at 6 players coming in who are hopefully starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted Saturday at 09:48 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 09:48 PM 42 minutes ago, Stuwell2 said: I’m sure Wimmer said on Thursday that we had a squad of 18 signed players for next season, so if we go with a squad of 24 next season then I’d say we’re looking at 6 players coming in who are hopefully starters. And at least 4 them need to be strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted Saturday at 10:03 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 10:03 PM 1 hour ago, Stuwell2 said: I’m sure Wimmer said on Thursday that we had a squad of 18 signed players for next season, so if we go with a squad of 24 next season then I’d say we’re looking at 6 players coming in who are hopefully starters. Thats pretty much my take Stu. Maybe 7 incoming? Quality over quantity. Yes we need to beef up our attack but we also need to strengthen our defence. Also a replacement, direct or otherwise, will be required for Lennon Miller, taking us down to 17. Let's not forget our wing back positions either. I expect a fair bit of movement over the summer but not a complete overhaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted Sunday at 08:02 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:02 AM 10 hours ago, weeyin said: And at least 4 them need to be strikers. And another four need to be competent defenders 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted Sunday at 08:07 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:07 AM The base is around 18 players but equally expect some coming/going within the 18. Still to sign. Wouldn't be surprised if Casey/Watt/Seddon/Paton all signed on. Perhaps McGinn as well. Contracted but could go Miller is obvious but suspect likes of Balmer/Robinson/Stuparevic all move on. (if fit) Before signings it could look something like : Ox Mcginn Gordon Casey Koutroumbis Sparrow Halliday Seddon Slattery Stam Maswanhise Subs Ward, Wilson, Watt, Paton , Ross OK base that can definitely be improved with 4-5 quality signings. Certainly need younger legs to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted Sunday at 06:42 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:42 PM On 5/1/2025 at 6:00 PM, dennyc said: What about jordan mcghee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted Sunday at 06:45 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:45 PM 2 minutes ago, wellon said: That's my quote above , it issues ...anyway what about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davkel Posted Sunday at 09:28 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:28 PM He will be out injured most of the season … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Neils40yarder Posted Monday at 07:47 AM Report Share Posted Monday at 07:47 AM On 5/3/2025 at 8:52 PM, wellgirl said: With respect that's not really the same thing as a complete clear out - like getting rid of every player which is what some people on social media have been calling for I wouldn't shed a tear at any of the current squad leaving 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted Monday at 08:06 AM Report Share Posted Monday at 08:06 AM But would you shed any tears about the 23 journeymen that replace them for next season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted Monday at 06:28 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 06:28 PM 20 hours ago, davkel said: He will be out injured most of the season … I didn't see mcghee on sat...injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted Tuesday at 07:20 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:20 AM 23 hours ago, 0Neils40yarder said: I wouldn't shed a tear at any of the current squad leaving Thats it mate, sadly the reality is how much we have regressed in the last 15 or so years. Case in point, how many of our guys would get in the starting 11 of- - McGhees first team - McCalls team - embarrassing to include but Barracloughs starting 11 for playoffs. So Miller aside, and even then he would have serious work to do to get off the bench, do any of our current guys improve any of those teams? Its probably an indication on Scottish football in general rather than Motherwell. Im guessing most teams have been deskilling as the money continues to flow elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted Tuesday at 07:35 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:35 AM 11 minutes ago, Big Stall said: Thats it mate, sadly the reality is how much we have regressed in the last 15 or so years. Case in point, how many of our guys would get in the starting 11 of- - McGhees first team - McCalls team - embarrassing to include but Barracloughs starting 11 for playoffs. So Miller aside, and even then he would have serious work to do to get off the bench, do any of our current guys improve any of those teams? Its probably an indication on Scottish football in general rather than Motherwell. Im guessing most teams have been deskilling as the money continues to flow elsewhere. I reckon Ox would be an improvement in goal for Barraclough's playoff team. Not by much maybe, but his early season form was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted Tuesday at 02:10 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 02:10 PM Related but entirely fictional and perhaps a separate thread to while away the hours during the close season. We could probably sign a whole new squad of players currently playing, so that we could field a team of ex Motherwell players as the ultimate expression of our penchant for bringing players back to the fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted Tuesday at 03:19 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 03:19 PM We scored 36 point in the play-off season. No point in having all these superior individuals if they can only win 10 games as a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted Tuesday at 04:29 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:29 PM 1 hour ago, weeyin said: We scored 36 point in the play-off season. No point in having all these superior individuals if they can only win 10 games as a team. 31 and 9 wins according to the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted Tuesday at 10:58 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 10:58 PM 6 hours ago, wellgirl said: 31 and 9 wins according to the table. I was looking at the Motherwellnet.com data Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted 21 hours ago Report Share Posted 21 hours ago Wonder how long before someone says we should sign Dean Cornelius now that Harrogate have let him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago 36 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said: Wonder how long before someone says we should sign Dean Cornelius now that Harrogate have let him go. He was offered terms to stay with us I'm sure and wanted the move down south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 1 hour ago, FirParkCornerExile said: Wonder how long before someone says we should sign Dean Cornelius now that Harrogate have let him go. He's got a knee problem, so a shoe in to sign for us 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago Good luck to him but don't see him coming back to Motherwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 2 hours ago, FirParkCornerExile said: Wonder how long before someone says we should sign Dean Cornelius now that Harrogate have let him go. Not good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago 2 hours ago, FirParkCornerExile said: Wonder how long before someone says we should sign Dean Cornelius now that Harrogate have let him go. I feel bad for him as he seemed to be a regular in their team. Hope he finds a new club at a decent level soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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