2026/27 Ins & Outs Discussion

[wellsince75]

45 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said:

You'd think that JBA and Nick Daws would have identified areas to be strengthened some months ago and probably as early as January (central defence, Slattery replacement and a striker). Not only that, surely targets would have been identified and perhaps PCAs signed some time ago. Has JBA's departure disrupted that process despite what the club has said?   

The next week or so will be quite telling - depends on whether contracts get announced from 1 July onwards.    

A new manager will have impact - take last year for example. 

McGhee, Fadinger and Watt were probably agreed well before JBA was on the scene. 

Versus Just, Longelo, Said RCA had JBA's involvement. 

Similar calibre walking through the door next week will get me excited. 

[wellup83]

On 6/26/2026 at 5:58 PM, Kmcalpin said:

Our Academy youngster, Harry Grierson, (I've never heard of him) signs for Brighton for a 6 figure fee. 

Good Law boy. Had the opportunity to stay but decided on the move. Best of luck to him.

[weeyin]

3 hours ago, Kmcalpin said:

You'd think that JBA and Nick Daws would have identified areas to be strengthened some months ago and probably as early as January (central defence, Slattery replacement and a striker). Not only that, surely targets would have been identified and perhaps PCAs signed some time ago. Has JBA's departure disrupted that process despite what the club has said?   

I thought the chairman said Nick Daws and team and been working and to expect a couple of signings in the next few days. 

He also said he wanted to give the new man "space to bring in his own signings".

I'm pretty sure professional managers and coaches whose livelihoods depend on winning games are well aware of positions that need strengthening. 

As always, finding the right players for the right price who want to play in Motherwell is what takes time.