Suprawell Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Interesting to see where HB are...currently 5th in their season, played 16, before playing us they come off a run of 3 wins, scoring 11 goals and conceding 2. Their last game was 5/7 with a break before they play us and then getting back to league action. I have to disagree about losing being terminal for Alfred. The whole Alexander thing was on the cards the end of the season before, Sligo defeat triggered that, plus his arrogance never helped. Fingers cross we get some signings in and HB really aren't that good. Jury will be out until the first 10 games so see how Alfred's doing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago We could be waiting for confirmed money comming in from player sales before signing up new faces. Selling three players could increase the budget by a lot. It may be a cautious approach but may make financial sense to the board, so far we have only sold a goalie for 800k not transfer busting money. Also any targets could be waiting until we have the projected millions in before final financial agreements are made . If we are flush targets could be promised or expect better terms. Onwards and upwards board has done well so far , I trust its under control, well sort of under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago I’m never relaxed about Motherwell at the start of any season but I always try to be realistic so my view this season is New manager with a tough act to follow, so I’ll be looking to give him at least the first round of league fixtures before panicking unless it’s obvious the players can’t play his system / the system is flawed / he’s lost the dressing room and he refuses to adjust. The third option would be as much on the players as the manager. We will need to see who actually leaves before signing new players, it might be that of those expected to leave no one agrees to pay the club’s valuation of at least one of then and as such some might have to stay until January at least which would help with the European games and the start of the league while any new players settle in - I get that this might upset the player/players involved but if they continue to develop then January could see them leaving where as if they take the huff and go backwards then they could lose the chance of a decent move. Bottom line no need for panicking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 3 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 20 minutes ago, Stuwell2 said: We will need to see who actually leaves before signing new players, it might be that of those expected to leave no one agrees to pay the club’s valuation of at least one of then and as such some might have to stay until January at least which would help with the European games and the start of the league while any new players settle in - I get that this might upset the player/players involved but if they continue to develop then January could see them leaving where as if they take the huff and go backwards then they could lose the chance of a decent move. Bottom line no need for panicking I get that Stu and agree there's no need to panic. However we already know that we're short of a keeper after Ward departed and there's a big hole in central defence due to departures and injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennyc Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago I think only players registered by this Thursday can take part in our first two Conference ties. So I am hoping to see a few incoming very soon. Especially if the number currently injured is as high as seems to be the case. I get that some are not too fussed about those Euro games but I take the opposite view. Win the tie and the players and fans will be on a high and the feel good vibe within Fir Park will return. Lose and the pressure builds on players and Manager for and the trip to Easter Road. Won't take much for the doom and gloom to return to the Stands. So, yes, these two games are important and not just for the financial boost. We need to put ourselves in a position to progress. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago We’ve seen what happens before when we just get bodies in to make up numbers. first hurdle is getting by the Faroes team. So even if we don’t get players in, as Long as we have our “top” Players still available we should have enough to get by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 minute ago, dennyc said: I think only players registered by this Thursday can take part in our first two Conference ties. So I am hoping to see a few incoming very soon. Especially if the number currently injured is as high as seems to be the case. I get that some are not too fussed about those Euro games but I take the opposite view. Win the tie and the players and fans will be on a high and the feel good vibe within Fir Park will return. Lose and the pressure builds on players and Manager for and the trip to Easter Road. Won't take much for the doom and gloom to return to the Stands. So, yes, these two games are important and not just for the financial boost. We need to put ourselves in a position to progress. Correct. But for some reason, it feels like we might be sleepwalking into them half-cocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago ….. and any of our players contemplating A move to a “bigger” club also in the conference, they don’t have to worry about being cup tied as I believe they done away with that rule in Europe compretitions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, texanwellfan said: ….. and any of our players contemplating A move to a “bigger” club also in the conference, they don’t have to worry about being cup tied as I believe they done away with that rule in Europe compretitions That’s good to know, possibly why the clubs relaxed about the up coming games as they expect - barring injuries - to be able to have Just, Watt, Maswanhise and Longello all available for a few weeks more. They’ve possibly also agreed not to play them in the friendlies we’ve had so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted 32 minutes ago Report Share Posted 32 minutes ago I checked just to confirm Yes, UEFA officially abolished the "cup-tied" rule in 2018, allowing newly transferred players to represent their new clubs in European competitions even if they played for another team in the same season. [1, 2, 3, 4] Under this regulation, clubs are permitted to register a maximum of three new eligible players without any restrictions regarding their previous European appearances during that campaign. This applies across UEFA club competitions, including the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League I didnt realise it was that long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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