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The Maswanhise issue is a good problem to have, but you’re right that Kettlewell won’t change his formation to get Maswanhise, Stama and Watt in the same starting 11, unfortunately.

What you’ve said about Watt reflects what I’ve said above about him and Stama. They need to be played as part(s) of a formation that suits their game(s), either together or individually. As you say, it would be good to see them up top together.

I remember a lot more about games than the result. I go to matches to be entertained; win, lose or draw. The best game I’ve ever been to was the 6-6 draw v Hibs. So I challenge your point about stats being irrelevant.

Other than Stama, who deserves/needs a bit more time to get up to speed, as well as requires a formation designed to play to his strengths, I’d be looking for some wholesale changes in the January window, where feasible. Robinson - move on, not good enough Tavares - punt back to Hibs Vale - not worth the risk Moses - keep for chaos factor Maswanhise - lifetime contract Watt - give him a run of games, he can be useful Nicholson is also listed as a forward on the squad page, so I guess we need to factor him into these thoughts, although I see him more as an attacking midfielder. And then there’s the boys out on loan: Stupa, L. Ross, and Ferrie. I’d keep them all out on loan, particularly the latter as I just don’t think he’s got it at this level. Who are we bringing in? Any rumours? Which positions?

Max supporting Doak on that right wing needs to happen sooner or later, although Hickey will likely be ahead of him in the pecking order once fit again.

Aye, but what does World Cup winner Bonhof know that the SFA blazers don’t?! Probably a lot in this context. The SFA is run by a bunch of parochial old boys who would break into a delirious sweat at the thought of doing something that could affect their cushy empire. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/former-scotland-u21-coach-rainer-1083839.amp

That is great news for us at a Club level. However, until Gemmill and Clarke are replaced, the mismanagement of our U21 national squad will continue and the lack of opportunities for non-Rangers/Celtic/EPL/EFL U21s in the full national squad will likely continue.

It's not necessarily the fact that Clarke hasn't picked Miller that aggrieves me and others, it's that his reasoning for not doing so is utter bollox and can be picked apart through his other decisions and the things he says in the press. He's a twat.

Nothing. I think you've misread. My point is that he's basically asking for better exposure/development of Scottish U21 players, which flies in the face of his recent bollox reasoning for not calling up Scotland's most talented U21 player, Lennon Miller. The guy is an arrogant wanker.

Do as I say, not as I do. Twat. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/nov/14/scottish-football-has-to-change-its-youth-development-warns-steve-clarke

Loan update here: https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2024/11/13/loan-report-november/

Those interested in the stat above may be interested in the fact that every single English top flight team who had their U21 team play in the EFL Trophy group stages tonight lost.

The Rangers can’t afford him, but Celtic can. I hope he goes to neither.

Story here. Read it with a pinch of salt. https://thecelticstar.com/transfer-gossip-celtic-set-to-sign-motherwell-star-lennon-miller-in-5-3m-deal/

As long as we get him back for the second half of this season, and we attach a significant sell-on clause, I can’t see the Club refusing £5.3m. That said, the player may have options elsewhere, and that news has been leaked by his agent to (a) start the bidding war and (b) highlight him to other potentially interested parties. The world is at his feet.

I’m going to this game for an overnight, so I fully expect a massive victory and for me to invade the park to congratulate Kettlewell.

It seems that Casey did wear one, so I’ll correct that for the record. Regardless, my point remains.

All the boys out on loan are listed here: https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/squad/development-team/ It seems like he Club's loan watch updates have dried up. Have they? However, a quick search of their names on Transfermarkt provides the following info: Goalkeepers Connelly is getting a regular start in goals for East Kilbride. Defenders M. Ross is getting a regular start in central defence for Albion Rovers. McDermott is getting a regular start in an unknown position for Broomhill. Midfielders Wells hasn't featured at all in match day squads for Edinburgh City. Injured or what? Whyte is getting a lot of regular starts for Cowdenbeath. Forwards Stuparevic is getting a regular start for Morton and has scored one goal. L. Ross was getting a regular start for Annan Athletic but has found himself on the bench or not in the squad recently. Injured or what? Ferrie is getting regular starts and appearances from the bench for Bonnyrigg Rose and has scored one goal. Lots of good progress being made by most of that lot. However, of that list, it's concerning to me that the players I have the most hope for - in terms of them becoming first-team players (Wells and L. Ross) - aren't getting as many minutes, or any at all, compared to the others. If they're not injured, what's the point?!

It doesn’t matter what the rules are when those applying them are a cabal of incompetent eegits.

I’m not sure either, but it’s the SFAs (and perhaps the SPFLs) job to propose and implement further solutions to find the answer.

It’s pleasing to see Motherwell leading the way here, but we’ll continue to be crap at a national level until the SFA do something about this. It’s a problem that won’t be solved overnight, however, and Rangers and Celtic would likely lobby against any measures proposed to address this issue. And therein lies the problem.

And you two, also like clockwork, will continue to post in a similarly predictable way to those whose opinions you seek to deride. Keep it up, we all get a kick out of it.

I’m a Motherwell fan, not a meteorologist.

Lest we forget, but let’s sell arms. People should be able to express themselves, either way. Just like Casey who didn’t wear a poppy on Saturday.

We’re utterly honking in most departments but somehow we keep winning more than we lose. It’s a tough watch and we’ve been here before. And just like before, it won’t last.