Lobey_Dosser

I can recall Murphy and Bannan being a step above for the u21s while Goodwillie and Griffiths sat on the reason. For whatever reason, we couldn't generate the interest in Murphy, Hutchinson and Randolph that there quality deserved. All water under the bridge now though.

Assume we'll hear about the out of contract players within the next week. Ben Hall is the interesting one for me, the boy has potential but a development few presumably in the region of £200k wouldn't be a bad consolation.

As has been touched upon above, people with the fresh ideas and experience in how to articulate their message in the modern world are required to compliment the skillset of those currently on the Board. Indeed with recent political campaigns, I'm certainly aware of 1 or 2 Motherwell fans via social media who have excelled in driving a campaign message and sharing beliefs that can be backed up with in-depth knowledge. Unfortunately, I suspect young men with such drive are likely to be busy carving out their own careers and unable to devote the time to the WS that their passion would demand. Consequently, we are left with a Board that doesn't come close to representing a cross section of our support and the sense of apathy is there for all to see. My hope with the WS gaining control was that the above would becomes less of an issue as the club and society would be under the one umbrella and you'd have characters like Alan Burrows driving the message home in an articulate and timely fashion.

I can imagine. We appear to be in a right old mess.

Yeah precisely and he should be held accountable for irresponsible spending.

All of which I gather was funded through a Les loan that we'll be paying back for years to come. Really concerning that nobody at the club was able to pull in the reigns on reckless spending at a time when 'self-sufficient' was the buzz phrase.

My initial concern is that McGhee has been landed with a reduced budget he didn't sign up to.

Periscope a welcome addition. Rather depressing but worthwhile watch. I'm afraid the demographics of the audience underlines the lack of engagement and possible interest in fan ownership. McMahon is the one with his finger on the pulse and it would appear fan ownership is a long way off. Rightly so, if we don't have a sustainable model at present. Reading between the lines, am I surmising Jim's views accurately: - After the takeover, budget went through the roof, presumably with a 5 year plan in mind. - In condradiction to the takeover agreement, Les is looking to sell before the club is close to being self-sustainable. - no deal will be done unless the debt is effectively wiped. Are these the reasons why Derek Weir opted to leave?

From what I've seen in recent weeks, Sibbald has fallen away somewhat while Alston offers little. Although, the end of a season isn't always the best time to judge a player. Vaulks and Leahy would be good signings for provincial premiership sides but agree they'll be looking for bigger moves.

Is the latest Rangers statement for real? Absolute heads gone. http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/club-statement-60/ Brilliant.

The elephant in the room is with both invasions, Rangers were the opposition. Many people hate these bigoted bastards and with good reason. Things got out of hand but I understand that while thousands of Hibs fans entered the pitch in a state of unprecedented euphoria, a few took the opportunity to get it up them. Rangers fans failing to accept defeat with dignity is why it really kicked off.

I work with guys who keep spreadsheets of the food in their fridge. This isn't nerdy in the slightest. Good stats. Hopefully the league cup throws up a rare trip.

There will be major repercussions. In the meantime the establishment will use it to deflect from a piss poor Rangers team. Just like they did a year ago.

The level of player coming to Scotland is a relative low in my 25 years of watching football. While the increasing financial gulf is a an almost impossible hinderence to overcome, any improvement to the Scottish profile can only be a positive IMO.

If we want to be self sustainable then we have to welcome any move that raises the profile of Scottish football. Brendan Rodgers is a terrific appointment that should eventually result in a better standard of player fancying a move to Scotland.

While the money might still be flying in, I think the general appeal of the CL is in significant decline. Pretty sure the viewing figures will back that up.

Aye the reports on Chalmers from Falkirk were poor. Seemed strange to me that we rushed into a signing a boy that trained with us in run-up to Rangers games. I can mind coming away from the Bradford friendly at Grangemouth with 2 thoughts. Moult had potential to be quality with a bit of experience alongside him. Chalmers looked like a fish out of water.

Do we know yet if the league cup groups are regionalised?

Goals galore. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7o7TXnlFHgQ

Think the Faddy one baffles most, particularly when McGhee is talking about a squad of 20 and every penny being accounted for. McGhee must be convinced he still has a lot to offer with the right fitness regime.

Robbie would be a loss, like the look of him in u20s. Scott is in charge of youth recruitment aye?

So no surprise releases from the u20s? Interesting to see what Craig Moore does. I gather that he's enjoyed his time at Ayr but listening to McCall yesterday, he wants Ayr to stay part time.

He's since tweeted to say it was a typo, meant to say 'first' year. Not surprised to see Leitch go but hopefully he gets something sorted out. Needs a run of games at a lower level.

There was a tweet from Burrows to suggest the kit details would be unveiled 'a bit later than normal'. Ideally, I think they would have wanted to promote the Past Present Future theme by releasing the kits on Wednesday to mark the cup anniversary.

Fair enough.