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2 duds in your opinion. A more balanced opinion might suggest 2 fairly decent squad players who were already on last seasons wage bill, so presumably not costing us any more money. Given that we have moved on a few and some have chosen not to re-sign, we cant be casting adrift absolutely everyone or we will have a threadbare squad and be scrambling for signings near the end of the window, which you have criticised in the past. Lets just take a minute and accept that there might just be plans to add some much needed quality to the squad which cant be done right now.

Be really interesting to see what Efford can do this season. He looked a different player under Hammell, but got injured too quickly to assess whether he could have maintained that form. A lot might depend on how SK wants to play this season. If he continues with last seasons shape/tactics its hard to see how Efford fits into that. He might be one that we are looking to move on. He wouldnt be first on my list for that fate though.

Not wanting to take sides in this debate, but Spittal plays much further forward than Goss and his role in the team is entirely different. You cant assess his ability to pass the ball on that stat alone. I wouldnt be fussed if Goss left. I think he is replaceable. But I wont be raging if he does sign on again. Like most of our players, he has strengths and weaknesses.

I love a white away kit but doubt very much that we will get another one when we had one last year. Its been a while since we had all claret so would think thats likely unless we go totally out the box with whatever fashion colour the marketing team have assessed will sell best. Id quite like another black away kit but with the claret, amber and white bands across the chest like the last blue kit. I like the italian styling of those type of kits.

Cracking kit. Traditional design with a modern twist. They will fly off the shelf. Not crazy about the sponsor, but Id feel the same about that regardless of who it was. Couple of decent signings and all will be good in the world again......

Do we not get any of the development fee? Surely we are entitled to some of it? Just asking, as I dont know how these things work......

I think SK wants to keep those he knows he can work with and trust, and just add a little in the areas we need to improve. Otherwise its major surgery again which we dont have the money for. I would think there will be a few still under contract who will have been told we wont be difficult to deal with if they can find a new club as their gametime will be limited. Whether they choose to take up that option or are happy to warm the bench remains to be seen.

From the limited amount we saw of Paton at the end of last season, I would say he is a decent squad player. I personally thought he did fine when he was asked to come on do a job. Given that Cornelius has gone and we will be due a development fee for him, I dont think its the worst peice of business. I suspect that there will be further additions to come in midfield, so it will be up to him to push on and show he is deserving of a starting position. Good luck to Deano btw. Backing yourself to make it in another league is a gutsy move. Hooe it works out for the boy.

Pleased for Grimmy. Was a really decent pro and a genuinely nice lad. Obviously still in the championship, but at a bigger club with a real chance of coming back up to the Premiership. Should benefit him financially and career wise.

You dont get to decide what or when I post. Same as you dont get to decide what I said in previous posts. Ive never said KVV was lazy or a no user, but please, continue to make things up if it makes you happy..... You might want to go read your post back though not sure Kev would be happy about you describing him as "temporary"........

I tried to ignore your trolling earlier, but seems you just cant help yourself. Read what I typed above. Then what I didnt type. None of it is in contradiction to my thoughts at the time. Many shared those thoughts. Its possible to think that someone is a very good player whilst simultaneously thinking they could also do more. But you dont do nuance. Just petty point scoring and desperate trolling. Hope this reply makes you feel good about yourself.

A player with undoubted technical ability who was a joy to watch when in full flow. Thoroughly deserves his big move. Really hope he is a success at Groningen and finishes his career on a high.

Max Johnston has no questions to answer. He is out of contract and can sign for whoever he wishes. We just need to accept the development fee and move on. His situation is similar to Hastie who maximised his potential by cashing in when he was hot. Just chose the wrong club to continue to develop himself. Cadden was worse imho, as his agent got him to sign for a US club with links to the club that actually wanted him so they didnt have to pay the development fee, then immediately loaned him to said club. That was poor. It wasnt going to be big money, but it was a lot to a club like ours. As for Danzaki, he signed for a manager who immediately got canned and then he got injured. Not sure what evidence there is to suggest whether he will be a success one way or another. But he at least deserves a chance to show what he can do. Tierney has ability, but whether he has the physicality to thrive in the Scottish game remains to be seen, as does whether he can fit into a Kettlewell team. Good luck to Jake and the other players leaving. Hope they are able to find new clubs at a level they can compete at.

Given that Deano is a 'Well fan, his leaving can only mean that he has better offers elsewhere. Otherwise why leave? The only other reason would be that SK has told him he isnt part of his plans. But given the level we operate at and the game time he has had, I dont really see that being the case. Wish him well regardless.

Oh undoubtedly. Those numbers are not great. Even for a would be battering ram. Id expect my attacking midfielders to be returning better on the whole.

His jobs not to be KVV though. He is more Ryan Bowman or Obika. Our problem was that Robbo thought he was Louis Moult!

Been to East Fife and QoS. Elgin and Queens Park please!

Blaney has only had a handful of games. Far too early to be calling time on his Motherwell career. Let him get a full pre season under Kettlewell and see where he is by xmas.

The question is why you would even want to replace Cornelius on our budget. The boy is Motherwell thru and thru. If he is the kinda player you need you keep him. If he isnt, move him on. But dont replace him. Thats a bit mad. I agree re Goss. Kettlewell is getting the best out of him. But he is a different kind of player and shouldnt be an either/or with Cornelius.

Of the players out of contract I would only be offering new contracts to Max, Casey, Deano and Goss. Id also be trying very hard to get Furlong back and potentially Obika depending on what happens with KVV or whoever his replacement is going to be. After that its seeing if there is any interest from other clubs for players that have been told they are likely to be squad players, so if you want regular games get your agent busy. Players like McGinley, Lamie, Mugabi and Sheilds probably fit into that category. Be interesting to see what happens to Tierney, Danzaki and Efford. All potentially have something to offer, but not in a 3-5-2 if thats what we stick to. Kettlewell has been excellent so far. His next big test starts now.......

The Rangers team we beat in the play offs clearly werent the standard of the teams of the past or that they have had since. However, it was a team that still cost way more money to put together than we could afford at the time and they were still playing in front of 50k of their own fans. Beating them 3-1 at their place shouldnt be talked down. It was still a hell of an achievment and a thoroughly satisfying night out!

Re the club statement, it really doesnt tell us anything we didnt know other than Morris has been freed. Who will stay and who will go still seems subject to conjecture. Hopefully the picture will become clearer soon.

Newspaper gossip that Torino are interested in Max Johnston. That would be some move for him. Given the increasing number of Scots going over there, it seems to be a bit of a trend!

I would imagine Kettlewell will be looking to offload a lot of the unconctracted players and as many of the contracted ones, that he doesnt fancy, as he can. What business we do will probably depend on how successful he can be in that regard.

Fletcher and and a fit Louis Moult would be pretty exciting. But it would come with all the usual caveats and probably not the model the club are going to follow.....