fatcalf Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Well thats your opinion, mine is that Goodwillie is a better player than Murphy. We might have knocked United out of the cups but Goodwillie still notched three goals against us last season(including his sublime overhead kick) for a team that finished comfortably above us in the league. He also racked up 19 goals, won caps for his country and won himself a multi million pound move to the Premiership to continue his development. Murphy is a talented boy no doubt but I worry about the mental and physical side of his game. I like Murphy and he's got potential but if you offered me a straight swap Goodwillie for Murphy right now, I'd take it as I feel Goodwillie is the better player at this moment in time. Can only judge players on what I see in front of me, and that says Murphy is/was better than Goodwilie at that time, Utd got a good bit of business there. His 'sublime' overhead kick wis a foul btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 so says steelmen online's number one dundee united fan. See! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 From the official site. Following hot on the heels of Henrik Ojamaa penning a long-term deal yesterday, the club are delighted to confirm another young star, Stuart Carswell, has himself agreed a new contract. ‘Well boss Stuart McCall is a huge admirer of the Bellshill-born youngster and has rewarded him with a deal that will keep him at Fir Park until the summer of 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Wellfan 2k7 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Good News! Surely this is a sign that he'll be expecting game time soon enough? Perhaps a sign that jennings will leave in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Does anyone think we should offer an extension to Murphy's contract? He comes accross as someone who would rather stay amongst his friends, family, and play regular football at club where is happy. Remember he is still a young guy, and staying with us for another couple of years, still ensures a bigger move, assuming he wants it and he starts to perform consistantly. Perhaps if Murphy actually had more belief in his own ability, it would be a step in trying to get consistancy. I am not saying he would actually sign an extension, but if you dont ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunn Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Does anyone think we should offer an extension to Murphy's contract? He comes accross as someone who would rather stay amongst his friends, family, and play regular football at club where is happy. Remember he is still a young guy, and staying with us for another couple of years, still ensures a bigger move, assuming he wants it and he starts to perform consistantly. Perhaps if Murphy actually had more belief in his own ability, it would be a step in trying to get consistancy. I am not saying he would actually sign an extension, but if you dont ask... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 i saw this from mccall "I was at a game and got a call to say we'd accepted a bid - certainly not a valuation myself or the staff would put on him. "We value him higher than that, but needs must sometimes. which begs the question who at fir park decides what is a good bid for our players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Exactly. When I heard the figure of £250,000 being accepted by the club I was pretty horrified to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Does anyone think we should offer an extension to Murphy's contract? He comes accross as someone who would rather stay amongst his friends, family, and play regular football at club where is happy. Remember he is still a young guy, and staying with us for another couple of years, still ensures a bigger move, assuming he wants it and he starts to perform consistantly. Perhaps if Murphy actually had more belief in his own ability, it would be a step in trying to get consistancy. I am not saying he would actually sign an extension, but if you dont ask... This is something I have thought about in the past and I genuinely believe he is happy to stay at Motherwell long term. We need to manage him well and boost his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Exactly. When I heard the figure of £250,000 being accepted by the club I was pretty horrified to be honest. Heard from who? source? The only thing that has been confirmed by the Club is that a bid was accepted - absolutely no reference to the bid amount - mere speculation by you and others and nothing else I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 It was confirmed by Blackpool was it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainier Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 It was confirmed by Blackpool was it not? Local Blackpool paper quoted 500K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Haccies have released Cerny, decent goalie, might be worth a look if he can get fit again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Wellfan 2k7 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Whats wrong with the three we have? Fair Enough, Randolph may be leaving in the summer, but Hollis has been trained to fill his role. Cerny would possibly get onto our bench if Tom Bradley was injured. We had three on the pitch yesterday, and not one of them was Hollis so, I don't think adding another to the equation would do much for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Apparently the reason Cerny was released was a shoulder injury that has kept him out/will keep him out for a while. Don't know if he's expected to be fit by the summer, but if he were he wouldn't be a bad shout should we sell Randolph.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Lets just get champions league, the possibility of playing in that, and the extra money we could throw at him, we might not need to sell Randolph! Wishful thinking I know, but its nice to start Monday mornings off with a positive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Jamie Pollock's goal for Clyde last night about 3 minutes in.... Click on Clyde 28th Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last post by: Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 i saw this from mccall which begs the question who at fir park decides what is a good bid for our players? My 2 cents worth: This is why the 'Well Society is so vital. We are all but blacklisted with any bank and will quickly run out of money if we have a bottom 6 run for a few years. Previously John Boyle helped out when we needed to address cash flow but unfortunately that is no longer an option. We need a financial buffer and the long term security of our club is at risk if we can't have that safety zone available. Stuart McCall has a yearly objective to sell a player as a direct consequence of the situation we find ourselves in. I'm certain that's why we accept such low offers. The 'Well Society could change and put us in a better bargaining position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzer Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Latest from your very own Football Rumours Site! 01 Mar 2012 13:23:16 The takeover at Reading has now been completed and ratified. This will be announced within the next fortnight. Brian McDermott has been given license to start enquiries and has already sounded out the availability of Jamie Murphy from Motherwell, Jordan Rhodes from Huddersfield and Martyn Waghorn from Leicester. Reading have conceded defeat in the hunt for Mackail-Smith from Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Latest from your very own Football Rumours Site! 01 Mar 2012 13:23:16 The takeover at Reading has now been completed and ratified. This will be announced within the next fortnight. Brian McDermott has been given license to start enquiries and has already sounded out the availability of Jamie Murphy from Motherwell, Jordan Rhodes from Huddersfield and Martyn Waghorn from Leicester. Reading have conceded defeat in the hunt for Mackail-Smith from Brighton. Oh well we are definitely losing Murphy then ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Aye ......... show us the money first ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I think it always seemed odds-on that Jamie would be moving on in the summer. I just hope we get a decent amount for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Jaggy Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 looks light some lightening of the budget over the summer - Last paragraphs - "Despite the strong position at Motherwell Stuart McCall anticipates that there will still need to be reductions to the spending at the club next season. The manager said: "We will have to see where we finish, but I would imagine, at this moment in time, we'll be looking to cut the budget." http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/motherwell/299567-stuart-mccall-wary-of-facing-wounded-dunfermline/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 With it being all but confirmed that Rangers won't be playing in Europe next season I have to wonder if the attraction of a crack at the Champions League qualifiers or a Europa League place will convince any of our players who were maybe considering leaving in the summer to stay? I'm thinking about the likes of Randolph, Jennings & Murphy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 With it being all but confirmed that Rangers won't be playing in Europe next season I have to wonder if the attraction of a crack at the Champions League qualifiers or a Europa League place will convince any of our players who were maybe considering leaving in the summer to stay? I'm thinking about the likes of Randolph, Jennings & Murphy. You would hope so. Im hoping we can push on and make a real effort to get 2nd. The difference between 2nd and 3rd is a reported £900k. Given that we certainly dont budget for a 3rd place finish, it would be a jackpot. Would hopefully mean McCall can go another season without selling anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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