Tickle Pickle Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khhjpgV8PvI Looking back at this interview you can tell he left Motherwell with a lot of respect for us... I cant believe its taken us 2 years to offer someone a god damn contract! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstone Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sutton is nowhere near the ability of Higdon, but we just have to accept it and move on. Decent Striker - nothing more nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sutton has one advantage over Higdon. He's willing to play for us for wages we can afford. Be as well comparing Sutton to Lewandowski, another player outwith our budget. As soon as Higdon got beyond 20 goals, he was always going to have offers better than we could match. Is Sutton as good as him? Don't have their career stats to hand but pretty sure that Higdon's last two seasons were the best of his career. Prior to that, I suspect if you'd been offered Sutton or Higdon, opinion would have been pretty evenly split... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 If speculation is anything to go by this could be next years team - what's your thoughts on this? NEILSON RAMSDEN MCMANUS HUTCHISON HAMMELL LAWSON VIGURS LASLEY AITCHISON MCFADDEN SUTTON SUBS HOLLIS KERR CUMMINS CARSWELL FRANCIS-ANGOL MCHUGH MOORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaretAndBamber Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sutton has one advantage over Higdon. He's willing to play for us for wages we can afford. Totally agree with this. Higdon had the chance to stay and he's chosen not to - just like Sutton 2 years ago. Our wage bill only goes so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan09 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 If speculation is anything to go by this could be next years team - what's your thoughts on this? NEILSON RAMSDEN MCMANUS HUTCHISON HAMMELL LAWSON VIGURS LASLEY AITCHISON MCFADDEN SUTTON SUBS HOLLIS KERR CUMMINS CARSWELL FRANCIS-ANGOL MCHUGH MOORE who the hell is aitchison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 If speculation is anything to go by this could be next years team - what's your thoughts on this? NEILSON RAMSDEN MCMANUS HUTCHISON HAMMELL LAWSON VIGURS LASLEY AITCHISON MCFADDEN SUTTON SUBS HOLLIS KERR CUMMINS CARSWELL FRANCIS-ANGOL MCHUGH MOORE That's a best case scenario. And looks impressive. Take out McFadden and McManus (the two we're most likely to get outbid on) and it looks a whole lot weaker. But I'm pretty relaxed about it. In Vigurs, Sutton and Lawson, we've signed players who'd get in most other SPL sides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 who the hell is aitchison? Damn I meant Ainsworth..... In my mind he's just like Humphrey.......... I'll not quick edit though - a mistake needs to be left for posterity :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sutton is a decent signing. Scored at an excellent rate for us (without taking penalties I'm sure) and is still under 30, so hardly past it. He's not going to score as many as Higdon did in his last season, but neither will Higdon. so what if he left for money? most players leave clubs for money. They can't all move on to being pundits or managers after the age of 35 so I'll forgive them for trying to save a few quid. I'm curious to see who we bring in who fits the pace requirement. Humphrey thrived under McCall, so it will be interesting to see what he can bring out of a similarly raw player. not holding my breath for McFadden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sutton chat..: Were you right or wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoof hearted Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I see jennings has been realesed by coventry http://m.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/798714 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 1372433489[/url'>' post='387702']I see jennings has been realesed by coventry http://m.coventrycit....uk/news/798714 I see you don't read this thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightSixteen Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I see jennings has been realesed by coventry http://m.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/798714 I had missed it to be fair but I'm pretty happy with how we've bolstered our midfield tbh. Given our ambition to reduce the wage bill for the coming season, I can't imagine SMC being too likely to call & try and get him back on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Add me to the 'pleased - good signing' group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 good signing. sutton will score 15 goals next season no problem. think back to his goals in the win over celtic, the comeback at tynecastle, the cup quarter final at tannadice and the semi, he has the ability and being back at fir park will hopefully revitalize him. in his two years at hearts he had to deal with paulo sergio who didn't give him a chance and mcglynn who is an utter tool and made those comments about him in a press conference. he should be desperate to get back playing and prove a point, i expect to see a hungry player. we still need a goalie, a right back not named frazer, a right winger, another striker and probably another attacker who can play wing or up front for a bit of cover. so at least another 5 players and a replacement for hutchy if he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 we still need a goalie, a right back not named frazer, a right winger, another striker and probably another attacker who can play wing or up front for a bit of cover. so at least another 5 players and a replacement for hutchy if he goes. Nae chance we'll see another five signings. Three if we're lucky, more likely two at best, I'd guess. (Though I don't include Faddy in that, if he does decide to re-sign.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 mccall has already said we'll be signing another 5 players hopefully that happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Nae chance we'll see another five signings. Three if we're lucky, more likely two at best, I'd guess. (Though I don't include Faddy in that, if he does decide to re-sign.) you think we're only going to sign a goalie and one outfielder? hollis, stewart hammell, hutchinson, ramsden, zfa, cummins, murray lasley, carswell, lawson, vigurs, sutton, mchugh, erwin, moore. we need another two players just to make up the match day 18 ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Are Erwin and Moore legitimate 1st team prospects, and are they both forwards? What's the consensus on McHugh? Is he going to be a bench player until he leaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 you think we're only going to sign a goalie and one outfielder? I *hope* that's not the case, but I still wouldn't be surprised if we only sign another two players. Personally I don't consider a goalie to be a major priority, but I know others don't share that view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I know the budget is being cut again but still expect us to sign at least five players. I figure that Vigurs will be on less than Law was, any keeper may be cheaper than Randolph. If Hateley was one of the higher earners, then it's safe to say that a replacement right back won't be on the same wage. This doesn't mean bringing in sub standard players, just means shopping smart. How much did Ojamaa contribute in comparison to his wage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Are Erwin and Moore legitimate 1st team prospects, and are they both forwards? What's the consensus on McHugh? Is he going to be a bench player until he leaves? McHugh has been a bench player for 5 years,Can't believe McCall gave him another contract! Moore & Erwin seem legit prospects but both are only 18 and very raw. Another decent striker (along with 2 wingers,1of which hopefully Faddy) is a must cause even with Sutton,we are extremely short of firepower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Dosser Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Are Erwin and Moore legitimate 1st team prospects, and are they both forwards? What's the consensus on McHugh? Is he going to be a bench player until he leaves? I was going to answer another post made by someone having 'the fear' because Well would have U/19's on the bench, but may as well use this post to help folk who haven't seen much or anything of the 3 players who have come through from the U/ 20's ( please note, wee bit pedantic but there is a marked difference between the previous U/19 set up and the current U/20's), anyway, Moore and Erwin are indeed strikers, Moore is a bit of a Dougie Arnott type whilst Erwin is more Adebayor like (not for one minute saying as good or the same but merely offering a similar type player for illustration) Murray is Hutchie like but maybe a bit more skillful but not just as much of a beast. Erwin and Murray were both close to 1st team run-outs last season but both had lengthy spells out with injuries at the mid way part of the season. Moore as you are no doubt well aware was loaned to Cowdenbeath and proved a bit of a goalscoring sensation for them. Erwin and Murray both have international caps and Murray was loaned out to Bellshill Ath Juniors when he was 17, and survived that particular learning curve. All 3 have potential, no more no less, but are equipped to handle themselves at the top level, whether they can kick on or not is yet to be seen, but only playing 1st team football will give a true indication. The club has no money and the young guys coming through are the future, hopefully doing a job for the 'Well or in the case of the 3 mentioned doing well enough to attract attention from other sides with money and bringing in a good deal of compensation and a decent fee. All clubs in Scotland are now 'selling clubs', the only difference is the potential buyers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 McHugh has been a bench player for 5 years,Can't believe McCall gave him another contract! Moore & Erwin seem legit prospects but both are only 18 and very raw. Another decent striker (along with 2 wingers,1of which hopefully Faddy) is a must cause even with Sutton,we are extremely short of firepower Bob McHugh has started 8 games for Motherwell and scored 6 goals. Around 60 sub appearances, probably totalling around 900 minutes tops (average 15 minutes being generous). Assuming he finished all 8 starts (unlikely), you're looking at 1620 minutes on the field. Averaging a goal every 270 minutes. A goal every three games when not getting a run in the team to build up momentum. Aye, can't see why he got a contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 We are not a selling club unless we actually get some money in for our 'products' but I'm perfectly happy to give the young lads a chance, no point getting in another striker to limit their opportunities, I'd go with what we have and strengthen elsewhere, hoping obviously the lads swim rather than sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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