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Is he you?

Good luck to you Faddy!!!!

So, your logic is ???? I wasn't aware he'd had it since Christmas but even if that were so, the reasonable expectation surely would be that he'd have surgery done in the close season. Aren't you merely reinforcing my point????

Whilst I don't want to sound like a miserable sod, I can't say that I'm a fan. I've no problem with SPFL trying to spice the league cup up and I was willing to withhold judgement on this group format. However, the attendances have been poor, the prize money derisory and more to the point, given that we only have two cup competitions to enter and the potential financial saviour that a cup run can bring, there is too much pressure put on an underprepared and incomplete (not specific to Motherwell) squad with limited resources. The fact that Moult is having to play medicated and delaying surgery during pre-season is sufficient argument in itself. Yeah, it's exciting looking at all the permutations of second place qualification but it's that very pressure that in my opinion (and I'm trying to be balanced) that is unnecessary at this time of the season. The legacy of an injury to a key player may destroy a club and players season. I would hate to be lamenting the absence of or weakening of or top goal scorer in December when we're struggling for goals and in the wrong half of the league....all for that all important 4 or more win against East Stirling and Stranraer. The SPFL season is long enough as it is, yet it's deemed appropriate that teams must play in a summer cup. I just hope the January break does enough to compensate.

Fair point. Though isn't 90% of content on this forum speculation? I think given his lack of game time and signings to the roles that he can play, it's more justifiable speculation than a lot of the stuff that comes on here. I for one, hope that he gets his mojo back, he is a contracted Motherwell player and if he is going to be a good player for someone, then it may aswell be us.

Aye, I really don't understand why folk get themselves so knotted up with just how literally they must interpret the words of the team manager or club representatives. I am confident that we will have the much elusive attacking midfielder on our books post deadline day and my undergarments shall remain dry. As outlined above, the club have been given an almost impossible task of keeping momentum, balancing the books and repaying our "kind benefactor". Unfortunately, I suspect we're going to have to get used to things being done this way for the foreseeable.

I feel sorry for the lad. For any sportsman, confidence plays a huge part in their training and performance and just as it appeared that he may be turning the corner, getting a run at right back and scoring an important goal, Lady Luck screws him over. Unfortunately, I suspect his life at Motherwell is untenable and that he will be keen for a return closer to home every bit as much as McGhee will be keen to recycle a wage. It's a shame and I wish the boy luck cos if he gets his mojo back, he'll be a good player for someone.

Just a shame that warm clime has Internet

No, I don't think anyone is mate. That said, what I really like about this forum is how the site controllers (is that what you call them ?) allow the use of some colourful language and how in the main, people don't abuse that dare I say trust. There's always gonna be one who manages to test everyone's patience and at the minute, it's this guy. I mean, it takes real endeavour to continually provoke in the way that he does. Unfortunately for him, he's isolated himself and as a result, is now resorting to name calling. More to be pitied than scorned and if "everyone's oota line but oor Jock".....then I'm happy with being oota line.

on topic, it's very early doors. I expect there will be further movement in our squad. Unfortunately, the club won't be able to respend and incomes from player departures and I don't think an "inside knowledge" should be required to realise that.

Nope, you're right...you the man. All hail the CMWellfan !!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hRH1tYD6bow

Yep, and that's why I don't respond to any of your posts anymore.

Why, where you moving to?

I do get that for the younger demographic, the appeal of looking just like the first team is important but on a personal level, I'm loving the fact that we can get hold of those shirts without sponsors. None the less, I suspect the bairns will pick a favourite in time for our holidays. Can't say I'm terribly keen on the collars of either of them (is the home Velcro or button down?), but otherwise ok. Neither, in my view as nice as last years...and not feeling the love for the amber shorts. Looking forward to seeing the away strip next week.

Oi UBH!!! You say that like you have some inside knowledge.....spill it !!!

Not long got in to find out we have 3 new players. What was that shirt they were being paraded in??? I hope it's not the new away shirt as I can't say I like it very much.

I'd buy that....but couldnae wear it lol

Don't go saying shit like that, you'll get called bad names.

You are and to be fair, I wasn't exclusively referring to your comment. Though to dismiss the actions of the club or those who run it with such inflammatory language and without any basis, is in my opinion, worthless. Agreed, it is frustrating. Agreed, we'd all like better. Cannot agree, without the facts, that it can be better.

Wow ! That's quite an accolade...thanks very much

I do wonder about the age and/or mental capacity of some folk using this forum. The truthful answer as to why we don't have one come June can only be given by those running the club. The rest is conjecture. Perhaps the other provincial clubs are willing to settle for less? Perhaps the club had a sponsor who pulled out? Perhaps negotiations have stalled because future sponsors wanted to see the fixture list before committing? Perhaps perhaps perhaps. Perhaps you should apply for the vacant general managers post and ensure that such ineptitude will NEVER happen again????

Seriously, chill the fuck out !!! It's not a new thing that Motherwell have struggled to get shirt sponsors and most certainly to the ideal criteria. Unfortunately, it's not an ideal world and Barcelona already have UNICEF tied in. Whether you like it or not, Motherwell are an economically declining provincial club playing in an economically declining provincial league and to that end, the small margins are significant. For example, Flow has been taking a bit of a kicking on Twitter for moaning about the lack of home OF fixtures next season. Those lost gates will not only impact upon the clubs operating budget but of course access to TV coverage and and the wider exposure it brings. By consequence, our shirt space is less marketable and therefore further weakens the clubs negotiating position with potential sponsors and players. Still, look on the bright side, due to the early start to the season, there is greater pressure on the club to register their kit with the league etc meaning that we may, like in 2010, be able to get our hands on a sponsor free Motherwell strip. I still love my all white puma jagged collar shirt as worn in the Europa cup !!!

It's not what? Happening ? On the bbc webpage ? Or uninspiring? Not meaning to be awkward, just not understanding what you mean to be saying, though I assume you meant that he won't be coming back? Personally, I have no issue if Erwin came back on loan, I think he'd do well in a front three and under McGhees and McDonalds tutorage. I can't see why folk are so against bringing in a loanee forward. It's hardly a new thing.

I'm an exile Well fan and do much of my "following" on the Internet. I'm keen to learn more about Motherwell ladies, the squad, scores etc but can't really find a great deal. Can anyone point me in the right direction to a website that I can learn more about them ?