Gadgey

Agree with all else you say other than this paragraph.....unless of course you mean McGhees last spell as the season just gone? We had Cadds keeping Lionel out the team for much of last season and Hall had Laing and or Kennedy (granted less established) kicked to touch.

Have a butchers at this pick your own England and Scotland dream team. From the choices available, I managed to select 6 former well players and 3 former well managers. Not bad eh? http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37908133

I honestly don't know why anyone would want to ignore this gentleman/lady, he/she is becoming more and more enjoyable as each week passes. Ken M he/she is not (Google 'professional troll') but thoroughly entertaining none the less.

Its unfortunate you think so lowly of other site users. I guess the solution is to neither visit nor contribute to this site anymore. Personal attacks are unwarranted and does nothing for how others perceive you. Save yourself the hassle. I guess of course, with your strong business acumen and extensive marketing knowledge, customer/trader perception of you and your product is paramount? Isn't it? So I'm curious. Why, given your apparent (and admirable) conviction towards 'selling' your argument on how to best 'sell' this site and Motherwell football club to a wider audience, do you think it best to adopt a belittling and/or confrontational stance to those you seek to convince? Please feel free to attack or belittle me, but I spend (whilst we're on the topic of employment) most of my working life leading negotiations in board rooms and from experience, being pleasant opens more doors than it closes....even when the chips are down. Tell me where I'm going wrong. Please feel free to tell us just how you have made your fortune and in which industries. Eradicate any need to become frustrated. Help us understand.

As a late joiner and well devotee in exile, I bloody love this forum. Yeah, there's a lot of negativity on here but having grown up in the east stand (standing and sitting) Large sections of Motherwell fans have always been that way. I noticed more so after all seated. There are more trolls than just CMwellfan on here and we know who they are, yet (and I'm very guilty of it) we still respond to them. I see no reason why people would feel the need to troll as I guess I have enough in my life to entertain me without the need to infiltrate a largely friendly online community and purposely noise it up. I guess it says more about the troll than the community/forum. I know nothing about email marketing or have any particular view on how this forum should boost its usage. What I do know is that without it, I wouldn't be anywhere near as well informed about my beloved football team and to the moderators who facilitate it, I am grateful.

Some valid points with regards the dire state of the Scottish game but other than the mitigation of cost of entry and perhaps necessity of relocation, you can't ignore the inescapable fact that as individuals we make choices. Some choose to go, some choose not to. The club cannot be held ultimately accountable for that. And on topic of hating McGhee, he's not the first and won't be the last arrogant egotist to manage Motherwell FC

Wholeheartedly agreed, other than to say that Baraclough had more money to spend

Yes MJW, it's YOUR fault. It's YOU and YOUR apathy that's making the club lose decent punters. How dare you have hope

I bet I'm not the only one to see the irony in the last few posts. Fair do's to MJW and Wellarmy. Something else, I don't get your argument. You staying away is non apathetic and not detrimental to the club because.....?????? I am by no means a Mark McGhee lover but most definitely not a hater either. I can totally understand why some do really dislike the bloke but there has to be some acceptance of the reality of our situation. A club like ours will always have to make compromises on the types of player and coaching staff we select. In McGhees case, I believe the trade off is in our favour based upon his experience and proven record with our club. To all who call for his head, I would say be careful what you ask for. We've once again seen many changes to our squad and better paid managers such as Moyes, Mazzari and Mourinho are still struggling to find the correct system or starting 11. Yesterday saw only one of last seasons back 5 start the match and we had a brand new central midfield playing together for the first time. If McGhee sees the season out, he will see us safe. Given our financial situation, we're unlikely to attract any real managerial talent and have to accept that unless we really smash it with the youth academy or community engagement, then fan ownership will mean a life of mediocrity at best. I feel more comfortable having a guy like McGhee to maintain mediocrity over obscurity.

Indeed they have.... http://www.punditarena.com/gaa/akirwan/david-vs-goliath-oneills-vs-adidas/ I'm surprised this site has been allowed to continue trading. They're selling the same stuff you'd buy on holiday. My mate's bought the home and away England kits for his boy from them and you'd never know the difference when comparing. http://coolkits4u.com/

Do you like them?

Well done ladies!!!

And there he/she goes again. Blindly insulting people without provocation. On this occasion, some semblance of a decent point but true to form, ruined by keyboard thuggery.

Had a quick look at an oxford forum the other day and it's fair to say that there are some beginning to question the money spent on Marv and Kane Hemmings. Many others are saying it's early doors and that Marv will come good. I've always said it, unless Marv improves his stamina and resilience, he's a mid league 1 player at best.

I really wish the club did more to raise awareness of this team.

Please enlighten me. Where is the waffle. I will bow to any argument you make that is backed by evidence and or logic

Honestly, I sit and read this and shake my head. There's absolutely no necessity for anyone to be insulting on this thread. What's the need to be questioning someone's bottle just because they may express a different view to yours??? Really, please stop it. With regards youth development, I think the club are in a bit of a catch 22. We have obvious weaknesses in midfield yet the manager has decided not to go with youth in there. There will be reason for this and the only one I can think of is that he doesn't think that the young mildfielders he has to choose from are able to do the job he wants doing. We have a smaller squad than the majority of our contemporaries and much of that squad is made up of the youth players already mentioned. I guess, there is a considerable risk in loaning them out as it would leave a weakened resilience if in the event of injuries and suspension. For me, the question should be is it better keeping them for the bench (for the benefit of the team) or better loaning them out (for the benefit of the player)? Loaning them to non league English football isn't an option otherwise it would've happened by now. The harsh reality is that it isn't a great deal worse than our standard and many of those clubs have more to spend than we do. At least by loaning out to other Scottish clubs, the lads get to continue training with the Motherwell and management get to keep a close eye on their development.

I've got one of these shirts. I picked it up on eBay a couple of years ago from what looks like the same sellers as above. I also bought the Ipswich one of the same era shortly after. I've got to say, it's a very good replica of the original. A lot thicker than your average football shirt, it's still quite soft and doesn't destroy your nipples like so many old school replica shirts tend to. I wouldn't say that it's a particularly slim fit Busta. Iit looks the nuts with a pair of jeans and has often drawn comment on how smart the shirt is.

I bet you're the sort of bloke that laughs at his own jokes, the sort of guy who loves to share his unchallengeable knowledge with all who come into close proximity (most punters just nod and agree with a taxi driver when he's talking pish) and was most definitely, the sort of guy who keeps acting like a muppet thinking he's the veritable wit for his audience of 'friends' when in reality, his 'friends' are laughing at him just cos he's a fucking muppet!!! And as it goes, I really couldn't give a fuck how much you or any other taxi driver earns. It's not an easy living to make and good luck anyone willing to graft for a living whatever it is they do. But seriously mate, wrap it wi the Del Trotter bullshit.

More like get over yourself

Ok, I'm in the cold with all of this so please anyone feel free to fill in the blanks and answer the following.... 1. Who are the Albo 10? 2. Why are they known as the Albo 10? 3. The one member of the Albo 10 you speak of, is he Kaiser Soze? 4. Have we signed Liam Neeson? 5. Why is it an issue all of a sudden?

Why? That game was by no means in the bag. I don't necessarily think that Ainsworth was the right call, but it wasn't your typical "we've Scored 4 and coasting" game and not the one to bring Dom into. That said, I agree with the point that this will likely be Lionel's last year with us and that this is a crucial time for Dom that will go a long way to determining if he's ever going to make it. Hopefully we'll see him fighting for that step up and being the star we all want him to be.

As much as he's exactly what we need, I suspect there's next to no chance of us getting Crawford. The lad is quality and I'm surprised he's still there actually. I know skippy can be frustrating but he never hid today, yeah his passing isn't the best but he's a striker not CM playmaker. The lad Bowman should be pleased with his performance today and i look forward to seeing how he beds into the side. I don't think Tait was as bad as some are saying. Yeh, should've done better with their first but he's not solely culpable, he and the CBs stood off and gave way to much space. With the second, it was good movement and a cracking finish from Crawford but he should have been picked up. Again, ball watching. I absolutely fucking love Louise Moult, the lads attitude is second to none. I suspect he'll have a point to prove and will be going all out for his big move. I think he is and always has been a more valuable player for us than Marv and it's great to see him back AND with such a bang. Midfield resilience still and issue but I'm feeling quite optimistic for the months ahead

I think there's definitely mileage in any kind of subsidised child entry scheme, whatever format it may take. I guess the major sticking point would be who would subsidise it. I remember being a member of the Claret and Amber club when I was little and it made the difference between being able to go and not. Same with the travel club. I'm sure there are lots of families like mine was like back then where money is tighter than Harry Stiles favourite jeans. They can't afford to take their kids to FP or indeed if they are taking their kids, be able to pitch in towards the subsidy. Even if it were to become entirely fan bankrolled, it would take time and initial investment from the club.

I suspect you've missed the point but Glad you've calmed down.....G'on yersel big man