MJC Posted yesterday at 03:05 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:05 PM As I’ve said many times before, European qualification for me is just a bonus for a very good season or a Cup win. The ‘reward’ for me was how good we were last season when we were at our best. On paper of course it is great for the club and yes, financially it is good for us (albeit we have reported it has cost us money in the past) but I am more concerned with what happens ON the park for us and I just can’t get on board with this idea of mere playing a couple of Euro qualifiers being held up as some sort of trophy by the club because it looks good on paper, and by the supporters because they get to enjoy a piss up abroad somewhere when the actual football is very much an afterthought. Each to their own and of course and no harm to the Motherwell fans who invest time and money to travel for these games, but it’s just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted yesterday at 03:57 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:57 PM I don’t think it’s accurate to say we can’t control the signings and that slower due to World Cup here’s the SPL Aberdeen – 11 Heart of Midlothian – 11 Falkirk – 10 Dundee United – 9 St Johnstone – 8 St Mirren – 6 Kilmarnock – 6 Rangers – 6 Dundee – 5 Hibernian – 5 Motherwell – 4 Celtic – 1 In addition we had more players leave than any other club so a known rebuilding job .   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parko66 Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago Watt Gone - now confirmed News | The Latest News from Motherwell Football Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago As cast once sang......watt away....watt away..watt away been brilliant for us but signed for nowt so mega profit but...........need players in asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago Any news on fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parko66 Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago 1 minute ago, robsterwood said: Any news on fee? usual undisclosed fee, however €2M (£1.7m approx.) being mentioned online by various sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted 22 hours ago Report Share Posted 22 hours ago Wonder how long it'll be before he washes back up in Glasgow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted 22 hours ago Report Share Posted 22 hours ago Stick that 4 game ban to sfa now! I don't think they would be as petty in Turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted 22 hours ago Report Share Posted 22 hours ago Glad it's done and we can move on,to get nearly £2million for a guy that most of us probably said last summer why are we signing him is great business but there's no denying he was brilliant for us and will be missed,having all this money in the bank is all well and good but we really need to see more incomings and good ones at that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted 22 hours ago Report Share Posted 22 hours ago 47 minutes ago, bobbybingo said: Wonder how long it'll be before he washes back up in Glasgow. To be honest pal we have made £1.7 million profit so that's main thing but need replacement in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted 21 hours ago Report Share Posted 21 hours ago 8 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: To be honest pal we have made £1.7 million profit so that's main thing but need replacement in Yeah, we have, and what happens 6 months or a year down the line doesn't concern us (unless there's a sell on clause, obviously). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago I hope he does well but not to sound salty, he’s not exactly set the heather on fire anywhere in his career until last season and clearly JBA got the best out him. We’ve seen it before KVV, Theo Bair….. even Ward, get them for nothing, give them a new lease of life and punt them for a good amount before they start to underperform. i sort of feel the same about JT, I felt the dip in his performance last season was drastic. The only player I see moving and getting better is Just. Just in my view is our real class act. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted 18 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 18 hours ago 4 hours ago, bobbybingo said: Wonder how long it'll be before he washes back up in Glasgow. Probably not long after the second pay cheque bounces. Although in all seriousness, hopefully his stint there goes very well. He did well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago 2M in the bank and we already have his replacement in Priestman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 1 hour ago, texanwellfan said: 2M in the bank and we already have his replacement in Priestman Not sure he is a direct replacement, but we have seen Oscar and Fadinger play very well together at the base of the midfield, so it is at least a known quantity. We probably still need a back up in there for injuries and suspensions, but that could well be one of our academy players as there certainly seems to be a huge emphasis on youth development coming through the clubs communications this season, whether it be talking about the manager or just the squad in general. Id still like a Watt replacement though as last season all 3 got plenty minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelllfan Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago I think before the season starts we probably need to bring in another 7-8 players - CB (Need another one for cover until McGinn and McGhee are fit (Ideally a loan) or promote Thompson who I thought looked pretty decent against Genk but obviously lacks exposure to senior football - LB (Potentially need 2 depending on Longelo's future and Wilson isn't for me) - CM (Watt needs replaced, Whyte to fill Halliday's squad slot) - AM (Again going to need 2 Slattery is gone and Just will sadly follow) Booth/McAllister appear to be AM's but not sure either are ready. Should probably use our co-op loan partners to get them some minutes. - ST (Stama and Maswanhise will leave, Hendry is injured and Thor doesn't seem to be fit) -If i'm being greedy we could also do with a Winger as neither Vogt or Ross fill me with loads of confidence if Said/RCC get injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 6 minutes ago, thewelllfan said: I think before the season starts we probably need to bring in another 7-8 players - CB (Need another one for cover until McGinn and McGhee are fit (Ideally a loan) or promote Thompson who I thought looked pretty decent against Genk but obviously lacks exposure to senior football - LB (Potentially need 2 depending on Longelo's future and Wilson isn't for me) - CM (Watt needs replaced, Whyte to fill Halliday's squad slot) - AM (Again going to need 2 Slattery is gone and Just will sadly follow) Booth/McAllister appear to be AM's but not sure either are ready. Should probably use our co-op loan partners to get them some minutes. - ST (Stama and Maswanhise will leave, Hendry is injured and Thor doesn't seem to be fit) -If im being greedy we could also do with a Winger as neither Vogt or Ross fill me with loads of confidence if Said/RCC get injured A fair assessment. I'm not yet sure where Girdwood-Reich fits in - defence or midfield; so that clouds matters slightly. I wonder how much longer McGinn can go on and sadly McGhee seems to be a permacrock. I reckon we're looking at another CB. LB? competition needed for Longelo and Wilson to go out on loan. CM? replacement for Watt. Whyte to replace Nicholson/Halliday. AM: yes 2 players required to replace Just & Slattery. Striker? yes one more required In total I'd say about 6 are required but this is also complicated by Academy youngsters potentially breaking through. Sadly, I don't think Ross is going to make it and may go out on loan. I've a suspicion, based on absolutely nothing it has to be said, that we might be looking at another goalie at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelllfan Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 7 hours ago, Kmcalpin said: I'm not yet sure where Girdwood-Reich fits in - defence or midfield; so that clouds matters slightly. Based on the way he was announced I think he was brought into play CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan1996 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Assuming we dont make anymore signings/have anyone fit enough this would be the team I suspect we'd play on Thursday Gk - Paulsen Defenders - wilson. Moorman. Reich koutroumbis ( really hope its not luca ross as he aint a defender) Midfield - priestman fadinger. Whyte ( not convinced vogts fit enough to start) Attackers - said, just and RCC    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago I predict 2 more signings before the HB game, both on the subs bench. Just guessing, not ITK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Where is AP ?  I know many people don’t want him back etc but given he is back - why wasn’t he in the squad the other night ?   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 21 minutes ago, wellsince75 said: Where is AP ?  I know many people don’t want him back etc but given he is back - why wasn’t he in the squad the other night ?   Got a skelf on his thumb, failed late fitness test 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 4 hours ago, wellfan1996 said: Assuming we dont make anymore signings/have anyone fit enough this would be the team I suspect we'd play on Thursday Gk - Paulsen Defenders - wilson. Moorman. Reich koutroumbis ( really hope its not luca ross as he aint a defender) Midfield - priestman fadinger. Whyte ( not convinced vogts fit enough to start) Attackers - said, just and RCC    Hopefully not fit as berti vogts is now 79 ! 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 56 minutes ago, wellsince75 said: Where is AP ?  I know many people don’t want him back etc but given he is back - why wasn’t he in the squad the other night ?   Has a calf strain apparently. Likely to be out another week at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 38 minutes ago, joewarkfanclub said: Has a calf strain apparently. Likely to be out another week at least. Thanks - seems like the majority of experienced players are struggling but wasn't sure if some weren't playing as leaving. All feels a bit discombobulated at the moment.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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