weeyin Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago I said at the time I wasn't a big fan of loans - especially from clubs in the same league. He did fill an urgent gap, however, and there's no doubt he has performed well and played his part in our development. Now it's time to bring in a permanent replacement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageman Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago 21 minutes ago, fizoxy said: Mcghee was predominantly a CB for dundee. Considering how we currently play, a CB who can also play in midfield seems like a decent fit. However, he will still need to be eased back in. And if the goals against mean anything not a very good one. JBA however has turned a few below average players from last season into much imprved ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 31 minutes ago, fizoxy said: Mcghee was predominantly a CB for dundee. Considering how we currently play, a CB who can also play in midfield seems like a decent fit. However, he will still need to be eased back in. With his injury record so far I wouldn’t like to rely on him as a main stay, back up might be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretband Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago At least Welsh won’t get player of the year now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 1 hour ago, fizoxy said: Mcghee was predominantly a CB for dundee. Considering how we currently play, a CB who can also play in midfield seems like a decent fit. However, he will still need to be eased back in. As mentioned on P & B, probably a replacement for the departing Balmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccus28 Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago Gutted that we have lost Welsh, he was very good for us. Im sure we have irons in the fire for several positions though but it does mean getting new players up to speed which takes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretband Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago You know what is bad though? He’ll have inside track on our training and tactics. Do they sign an NDA in football? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsince1976 Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Oh bugger. Just saw this on Facebook. Will be missed, that`s for sure. I`m told when the second goal went in against Celtic, he was jumping up and down in the main stand. Anyway, we move on - as we always do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Has there been any “official” confirmation on this. All I’ve seen are a few facebook/X posts saying it’s happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Celtic don’t deserve Welsh. The disdain they’ve shown towards him is ridiculous, and he’ll be a huge loss for us. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosemite sam Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago SOD and Paul McGinn played CB's against Ceptic and it was probable our best performance of the season. So I don't think we should get too hung up on Welsh leaving. While he fitted well into the system., I felt his one weakness was in the air. Noticeable in the last two games against St Mirren and Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 25 minutes ago, wellfan said: Celtic don’t deserve Welsh. The disdain they’ve shown towards him is ridiculous, and he’ll be a huge loss for us. Whenever I've praised him to Celtic supporters they stare blankly back, as if they can't believe it. I don't understand how they can be so blinkered (even for OF fans). Maybe when O'Neill and Maloney saw him playing in the Hibs game at FP the penny dropped and the interim manager wants him to shore up a weak defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago So, as it stands, we're probably looking to bring in a minimum of a striker, left back and central defender. If we lose players to other clubs and/or long term injuries are confirmed that may rise to at least 4 if we include a midfielder too. As for outgoings, questionmarks over Halliday, Oxborough, and maybe Osong. Balmer seems to be as good as away. That leaves long term absentees Robinson, Stuparevic and Nicholson to be accounted for. A busy and exciting 19 days in prospect then. Short term, from P & B, it seems that SOD will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsince1976 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Gave this some more thought walking the mutts, and wonder if you wouldn`t put it past them to take Welsh back to try and weaken us as a competitor. Not saying we`re going to win the league, but we`ll see how much game time Welsh gets at the Piggery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago This is just the negatives of loaning players from the same league maybe it's time to invest in another center back that will do the job for us as well as the striker we desperately need for the title run in!It's time for the Well to get the big bollocks out and keep the momentum going cause the way I see it invest the now and those investments will reap rewards. In Jens we trust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, steelman1991 said: Has there been any “official” confirmation on this. All I’ve seen are a few facebook/X posts saying it’s happened. https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2026/01/12/stephen-welsh-returns-to-celtic/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Gutted to see Welsh go, he’s been one of the best loan signings we’ve ever had at the club. But he’s a loan and it never looked like he’d be permanent unfortunately. I did wonder about this when oneill came back. rumour is we may get the Rangers boy Nsiala til the end of the season. Looks to be a footballing centre half, young and mobile. Could be a good one too for Jens to transform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 28 minutes ago, Wellsince1976 said: Gave this some more thought walking the mutts, and wonder if you wouldn`t put it past them to take Welsh back to try and weaken us as a competitor. Not saying we`re going to win the league, but we`ll see how much game time Welsh gets at the Piggery. If that is case its strange as you would think they would want him our team v Hearts and rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 23 minutes ago, mio said: Gutted to see Welsh go, he’s been one of the best loan signings we’ve ever had at the club. But he’s a loan and it never looked like he’d be permanent unfortunately. I did wonder about this when oneill came back. rumour is we may get the Rangers boy Nsiala til the end of the season. Looks to be a footballing centre half, young and mobile. Could be a good one too for Jens to transform. Transforming is great, but it's January and we need someone who can be an instant starter. Players we need to develop and integrate are projects for the summer. I know it's not easy, but I"d be more interested in signing someone on a permanent basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellup83 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, wellfan said: Celtic don’t deserve Welsh. The disdain they’ve shown towards him is ridiculous, and he’ll be a huge loss for us. I think the likelihood is he'll be out the door. Where he goes remains to be seen but it'd be a sore one if he ended up in the north east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Kofi Balmer's exit confirmed by the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted 30 minutes ago Report Share Posted 30 minutes ago Lets forget this loan nonsense from rival yes rival clubs in the same league it's time to get a permanent adding value to our club instead of adding value to other rival club. I am sure Jens will have some gem lined up anyway as more than likely probably knew this was coming. Best of luck to Mr Welsh And Mr Balmer hope his loan move to Bristol Rovers works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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