Well Well Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Just on STV news that MMG can have the job if he wants it...what happened to appropriate approaches to the chairman and all that first..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Maybe they have approached the board and they'v said he can discuss terms? Surely Aberdeen cant afford to buy out his contract? I thought they were skint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Or they can't afford it and want McGhee to resign first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I still think Mark should stay as manager despite a few erratic selections and tactical naivety at times I still think he is the man to take us further forward. We need this shit put to bed quickly. Hope Mr Boyle is on the 10 O'Clock News putting things straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Or they can't afford it and want McGhee to resign first. We have a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Or they can't afford it and want McGhee to resign first. Exactly what it sounds like. Does that constitute tapping? Or does it just constitute Willie Miller being a c**t? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Exactly what it soudns like. That does that constitute tapping? Or does it just constitute Willie Miller being a c**t? Both for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 i hope he stays, but stay or go i hope it gets sorted out ASAP. He'll probably hold out for the celtic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Or they can't afford it and want McGhee to resign first. I'm pretty sure if this scenario unfolds then we would still be entitled to a pay out from Aberdeen, as it would be clear that McGhee only quit us to take up their post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Mark McGhee isnt stupid enough to hold out for the Celtic job. Im sure he's well aware that rightly or wrongly, they will be looking WAYY above his stature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Or they can't afford it and want McGhee to resign first. But surely that isnt legal? That would mean contracts arent worth the paper they are written on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEMO Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Regardless at some point he will be off hes spouted on about "loyalty" when he only stopped jumping ship because of cold feet" Never been a fan and his past speaks volumes of his loyalty so be gone or get on with it, this same shit hindered our singing of new players last season IMHO so get it put to bed quickly. Personally id rather have halve the quality of manager as long as he eats sleeps and shits MFC. We ain't going to be world beaters but i do want passion rather than being a stepping stone. Regardless its still mainly the same players who would run through a brick wall for the club so i hold no fear as i know what they are capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yep, I agree, no stepping stone managers please Mr Boyle, although all this Motherwell/Celtic/Rangers minded' Manager/Player/prostitute does ma heid. Let managerial ability be the first thing on the job prerequisite, Motherwll minded is very very low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafficlight Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Was it actually said directly by someone from within Aberdeen, or was it the reporter giving it "my understanding is......" ? If a club representative, then they must have spoken to Motherwell first. It's unthinkable they would say something like that out of the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 If a club representative, then they must have spoken to Motherwell first. It's unthinkable they would say something like that out of the blue. It does seem remarkably unprofessional. And yet remarkably Willie Miller-esque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Guys, if someone has STV news recorded can they play it back and clarify please ( will edit OP if incorrect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber_nectar Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 So you don't want us to be a stepping stone. I would love Craigan to become Motherwell manager one day. He has the passion I think you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelEdge Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 i hope he stays, but stay or go i hope it gets sorted out ASAP. I'm of this opinion too. The way things are going just now it doesn't look like he'll be our manager next season. If that's the case, fair enough, thanks for the 3rd place finish last season, Mark, but let's move on. Still, I'm hoping he stays as I reckon he's one of the best managers we've had in my 25 years of following the 'Well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEMO Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yep, I agree, no stepping stone managers please Mr Boyle, although all this Motherwell/Celtic/Rangers minded' Manager/Player/prostitute does ma heid. Let managerial ability be the first thing on the job prerequisite, Motherwell minded is very very low. Aye fook being a stepping stone anymore were in Europe 2 seasons in a row (fook how we got there we are) So lets find a manager that wants that challenge rather than adding us to his CV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I saw McGhee quoted as having an "agreement" with Boyle about these things. I would guess part of his improved deal included being able to talk to certain teams about job openings should the opportunity arise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 The hypocrisy of some our 'support' beggars belief! We slaughter Celtic fans for turning their noses up at Strachan's results whilst manager - simply because they don't like him, because he's not a 'Celtic man'. Yet people on here are saying they don't care if McGhee goes because he doesn't see Motherwell FC as anything more than a stepping stone? Or that, yes it's great we got third last year, but he's always in the media talking about himself so he should go? Who in their right mind, seriously, is going to "live and breathe" Motherwell FC as a manager? If they do, I'd want them sacked for a complete lack of ambition! Why the hell would he show 'loyalty' to a club who a) he had no affinity to while growing up, or b) have a significant number of the support who make it blatantly clear that they don't like him? He must stand on the touchline and scratch his head at some of the criticism he gets after guiding Motherwell, a club who can barely get enough supporters to fill a stand and were on the brink of extinction not that long ago, to third in the league last year. Honestly, he could spend Monday to Friday in a Celtic top singing IRA songs and spend his Sundays visiting Maddie McCann in his basement, as long as he had my team challenging for top six every season. But that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 At the end of the day I guess a Manager is just like a player, they will all move on eventually. I think things like this could be handled better, there are procedures to go through and unless Abersheepymehs have went through the right channels they should b epunished for tapping. If MM goes, we must get the maximum compo to ensure we can afford to get the right man in place. And, with the season ended, there will be plenty of candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 The hypocrisy of some our 'support' beggars belief! We slaughter Celtic fans for turning their noses up at Strachan's results whilst manager - simply because they don't like him, because he's not a 'Celtic man'. Yet people on here are saying they don't care if McGhee goes because he doesn't see Motherwell FC as anything more than a stepping stone? Or that, yes it's great we got third last year, but he's always in the media talking about himself so he should go? Who in their right mind, seriously, is going to "live and breathe" Motherwell FC as a manager? If they do, I'd want them sacked for a complete lack of ambition! Why the hell would he show 'loyalty' to a club who a) he had no affinity to while growing up, or b) have a significant number of the support who make it blatantly clear that they don't like him? He must stand on the touchline and scratch his head at some of the criticism he gets after guiding Motherwell, a club who can barely get enough supporters to fill a stand and were on the brink of extinction not that long ago, to third in the league last year. Honestly, he could spend Monday to Friday in a Celtic top singing IRA songs and spend his Sundays visiting Maddie McCann in his basement, as long as he had my team challenging for top six every season. But that's just my opinion. I think that's a poor post in a number of ways, however it's just given me the chance to counter one of the biggest bug bears I have about the common comments about anybody who moves to a bigger club because of 'ambition' Wanting to stay and win things with Motherwell is far more ambitious than going to Aberdeen or Celtic to win things. It's blatantly obvious that its harder to win things on a limited budget than it is with the sectarian dollar rammed into yer hip pocket. Saying that you're a glory hunter and want to move somewhere where you're more likely to win things is good fortune - not ambition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 We slaughter Celtic fans for turning their noses up at Strachan's results whilst manager - simply because they don't like him, because he's not a 'Celtic man'. Yet people on here are saying they don't care if McGhee goes because he doesn't see Motherwell FC as anything more than a stepping stone? Or that, yes it's great we got third last year, but he's always in the media talking about himself so he should go? Who in their right mind, seriously, is going to "live and breathe" Motherwell FC as a manager? If they do, I'd want them sacked for a complete lack of ambition! I don't think anyone on here has actually said they want McGhee to go because he doesn't "live and breathe" Motherwell FC. All folk have said is that if he goes, which IMO is very likely, then they won't lose too much sleep over it (myself included). That is absolutely nothing like the Celtic fans and Gordon Strachan. I'm 99% sure he's off to Aberdeen. If he's going he needs to go now. We don't have time for another summer of him waiting until check-in for the Megabus to Aberdeen before deciding not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal_Dosser Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I've reckoned for the past season that MMG was holding for the day that Smellic came looking for him, but now that the reality is starting to unfold, I actually feel that he's more likely to head up to Sheepyville. I hope I'm well off target, and MMG has plans to stay exactly where he is, to lead us again through next season and beyond, but if he decides to go, it has to be quickly, as we need to hit the ground running in 4 or 5 weeks time, with a new new gaffer in place and his ideas planted. Interesting few days ahead MON RA DOSSERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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