KS_3 Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I’d say it’s been a very positive window with a real uplift in quality from recent years. Yes ……… some issues to resolve and improve around goal-scoring, goal keeping and central defence. Let’s see what JBA can do over the next month or so before starting work on the gallows! Think the guy has been a breath of fresh air so far …………….. and remember, for those getting jittery about LB cover, I have only 2 words of comfort …………. Anthony Straker! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I reckon ince Saids gets up tk speed and loses a few lbs he'll be quality as well. Definitely seems to have a bit of trickery about him. As someone has said, Welsh played 15 games for Mechelen since Jan, so appears to have been a regular in the Jupiler League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Compared to the fling-shite-at-the-wall chaos of Kettlewell’s transfer windows, this one feels like a real breath of fresh air. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 It would be churlish to suggest we have had anything else other than a successful window, but I am a little disappointed we let Wilson go out on loan without a replacement. He may have his deficiencies, ,but in my eyes at least he was a decent enough back up, in the same way Halliday is for the midfield spots. I guess if JBA doesnt rate him and the boy wants to play, fair enough. He might yet develop with more first team football at Raith. Just not convinced that we have adequate cover if anything happens to Longelo as we would be looking at SOD, McGinn or Halliday in there. As for the rest of the squad. Midfield is excellent. Wide areas look good. Up front remains to be seen but at least Maswanhise is scoring for now. GK needs to settle down with either Ox being given a shot to see if he can do any better or just standing by Ward in the hope he can iron out the mistakes. Good first window for JBA. Still some weaknesses to address, but we are gonna be fun to watch and hopefulky we ecan get enough wins to allow him time to build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 The club apparently buzzing they got a player of Welsh's calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I am happy with the calibre of our signings, only concern for me is goalkeeper but time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 40 minutes ago, Yabba's Turd said: The club apparently buzzing they got a player of Welsh's calibre. Will wait to see how he looks in a Motherwell jesrsey, but cant say I was ever overly impressed when he played against us for Celtic. All relative though. If he is better than we have in the building, he will do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I was speaking to a decent Celtic fan I know this morning and he likes Welsh. Said he’s a big honest centre half who is good on the ball and is steady, he thinks he’ll do well with us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, mio said: I was speaking to a decent Celtic fan Sorry mate - I'm not having that. There is no such thing 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 3 minutes ago, steelman1991 said: Sorry mate - I'm not having that. There is no such thing 😂 I said “decent”, that’s somewhat down the pecking order from “great guy” “good guy” “ok guy” “he’s awrite” and then there’s “decent guy” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andalg Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 2 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: It would be churlish to suggest we have had anything else other than a successful window, but I am a little disappointed we let Wilson go out on loan without a replacement. He may have his deficiencies, ,but in my eyes at least he was a decent enough back up, in the same way Halliday is for the midfield spots. I guess if JBA doesnt rate him and the boy wants to play, fair enough. He might yet develop with more first team football at Raith. Just not convinced that we have adequate cover if anything happens to Longelo as we would be looking at SOD, McGinn or Halliday in there. As for the rest of the squad. Midfield is excellent. Wide areas look good. Up front remains to be seen but at least Maswanhise is scoring for now. GK needs to settle down with either Ox being given a shot to see if he can do any better or just standing by Ward in the hope he can iron out the mistakes. Good first window for JBA. Still some weaknesses to address, but we are gonna be fun to watch and hopefulky we ecan get enough wins to allow him time to build. Johhny K played at left back in a pre season game for a half did he not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 55 minutes ago, andalg said: Johhny K played at left back in a pre season game for a half did he not ? The Clyde game I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Grew Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 3 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: Will wait to see how he looks in a Motherwell jesrsey, but cant say I was ever overly impressed when he played against us for Celtic. And exactly how many times did he play against us that warrants this judgment? 😵💫 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 26 minutes ago, El Grew said: And exactly how many times did he play against us that warrants this judgment? 😵💫 Did we score against them in that game or did he make error? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 He scored against well in 2021 . A game they won and also scored in win against real bets shortly after. But must have been poor as jwfanclubbsaid. Must take a lot time impres that dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 13 minutes ago, wellgirl said: He's not even played a minute for us yet - surely he needs to play about five minutes before he gets slagged off/told a youth player/someone who sits in the Hunter stand could do better He might turn out to be our best centre-back in years but my issue is that we could lose him for between three and six games against a team that we almost always get beaten by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 19 minutes ago, wellgirl said: He's not even played a minute for us yet - surely he needs to play about five minutes before he gets slagged off/told a youth player/someone who sits in the Hunter stand could do better C'mon where have u been for the last 17 years. You should know by now how it works on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 5 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: It would be churlish to suggest we have had anything else other than a successful window, but I am a little disappointed we let Wilson go out on loan without a replacement. He may have his deficiencies, ,but in my eyes at least he was a decent enough back up, in the same way Halliday is for the midfield spots. I guess if JBA doesnt rate him and the boy wants to play, fair enough. He might yet develop with more first team football at Raith. Just not convinced that we have adequate cover if anything happens to Longelo as we would be looking at SOD, McGinn or Halliday in there. As for the rest of the squad. Midfield is excellent. Wide areas look good. Up front remains to be seen but at least Maswanhise is scoring for now. GK needs to settle down with either Ox being given a shot to see if he can do any better or just standing by Ward in the hope he can iron out the mistakes. Good first window for JBA. Still some weaknesses to address, but we are gonna be fun to watch and hopefulky we ecan get enough wins to allow him time to build. Perhaps a clause in the loan agreement that we can bring him back anytime if needed or specifically if Longellonis out for a period?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 4 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: Perhaps a clause in the loan agreement that we can bring him back anytime if needed or specifically if Longellonis out for a period?? Is that our Greek left back? 🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 21 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: Is that our Greek left back? 🤣🤣 😂 apparently I tend to hit the n key instead of the space button but normally I see it and correct it but since I haven’t finished my coffee yet I’m obviously not very alert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, texanwellfan said: Perhaps a clause in the loan agreement that we can bring him back anytime if needed or specifically if Longellonis out for a period?? Aye that would certainly make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennyc Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 4 hours ago, texanwellfan said: Perhaps a clause in the loan agreement that we can bring him back anytime if needed or specifically if Longellonis out for a period?? I think a return clause can be in any loan deal but that any return can only be made in a transfer window. So January is the earliest Wilson could be recalled. There can be an exemption for goalkeepers if SPFL authorise emergency cover. But that does not apply to outfield players. Scottish youngsters can now move back and forward as long as they are loaned to a lower league Club under the new Partnership scheme. Raith are not our 'partners' so that rules out that possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 3 minutes ago, dennyc said: I think a return clause can be in any loan deal but that any return can only be made in the transfer window. So January is the earliest Wilson could be recalled. There can be an exemption for goalkeepers if SPFL authorise emergency cover. But that does not apply to outfield players. You’re probably right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Wilson's loan only runs until January - although they are often extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 2 hours ago, dennyc said: I think a return clause can be in any loan deal but that any return can only be made in a transfer window. So January is the earliest Wilson could be recalled. I'm not sure that's correct as I understand it a loan player can be recalled anytime the parent club deems it necessary, plus Wilson is already our player so we are not adding a player so no need to wait for a transfer window. It really depends on the fine print in the loan agreement and what both clubs have agreed on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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