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Good point. Now take a look at what I wrote and see if it has any bearing on what you just said.

Name of the last one?

Can't remember the last player we released (rather than left on a transfer/free) that came back to haunt us.

Aye, I read the email from the Society after I posted this and saw that idea had been floated. Glad they are giving it some consideration.

The corporate memberships are definitely something we are lacking. I also think we missed a trick by not putting some scheme in place where we could contribute in increments individually until we hit the next level. There was a fair jump from the 300 quid level to the next one. I might be an exception seeing as I'm not buying a season ticket etc. these days, but I wouldn't mind contributing a bit extra when I had it if I knew it was being added to the funds. And even if it took me another 10 years to reach, at least it would be something to aim for.

Excellent. In which case I'd encourage him not to be shy. We can be quite eloquent when we try.

Aye, it's the time factor that is the issue for most. That's the problem - unless there is some way to split the load we are always going to end up with people who have nothing better to do. I never see Barnstaple on here - it would be a good start if some of our views were being solicited. I know we don't represent the entire membership, but I think we have a pretty good cross section.

If Members aren't happy with the representation then let's propose a change and get some others nominated. I'm not up to speed with all that is being said at the meetings (given that they still can't manage to set up access for non-locals to these things), but if people think our voice isn't being heard, then let's make it heard. The difficulty with all these things is finding someone prepared (or able) to dedicate the time to execute the responsibilities. As a result, the same old faces turn up.

To be fair, Randolph couldn't hold down a first team slot in a League One team before he joined us. Bottom line is that Gordon Marshall reckoned he is good enough and he's supposed to be the expert.

I think they are saying you gain more useful experience training along side Shay Given and stopping shots from Tevez than, say, training along side John Gardiner and stopping shots from John Reilly.

Hughes signed him, but he did have his contract extended under Mancini's watch.

NAW!!. THAT WAS RIDICULOUS. NAW!!! WHAT!!! JEEEEEZ! C'MOAN. THAT BAW WAS CLEARLY IN THE SECOND POT!!!

Liking the shirt and shorts, but think I'd prefer it with this season's socks.

I'll bet that resolve breaks 5 minutes after we make the group stages...

I'm open to the idea of Boyd, but if he did join that would make the need for some pace even more critical. I could just about keep up with Sutton and Boyd myself!

The Sutton stuff I read all appeared to be lifted directly from his MFC TV interview with 'Flow rather than interaction with any journos. Presumably this is just a chance for the media to get a few quotes of their own.

This is Motherwell. We have some fans that want us to blood the youngsters, but who give them dog's abuse if they show any lack of consistency.

Or convicted.

As well as the names floating around, McCall also said he plans to bring in some trialists over the next 10 days, so presumably he has an eye on a signing or two from that pool.

Not a Wullie Pettigrew fan, then?

That seems in line with McCall's comments at his press conference today,

Exactly. I think we could learn a lot from the German financial model, and the French 10 year plan they adopted to improve their game from the grass roots (albeit on a much smaller scale). However, while that would improve the quality on the park and maybe (just maybe) lead to more financial stability, I doubt it would have much of an impact on attendances. We could make it free entry at Fir Park every week and I doubt we'd ever see it full.

I'll take that plus a Cup win

Looking forward to the rebuilding. McCall and his team seemed to think they had identified potential targets to replace all the out of contract guys, so we'll see soon enough how that pans out. Mixed emotions about Higgy - sorry to see the big man go, but better he leaves a hero than struggles to match the form again this season. Been happy with the 2 new signings, so if the remainder are of a similar quality I'll have no complaints.

I'd put money on us signing a player or two after our first Europa Cup game. I'd rather we signed the right players than the players that happen to be available early.