GrahamH Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 The same BBC site that can't even get our players names right? I wouldn't take it as fact until the club announce something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 To the folk regarding it as the cheap option. Seemingly only Rab Maaskant priced himself out of the job. The other 5 were within budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 The same BBC site that can't even get our players names right? I wouldn't take it as fact until the club announce something. Hatas gonna hate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I also hear from a good source that Black is getting replaced as his No 2 by a former manager. Seemingly Bara is good friends with him and wants him involved, since he knows the club, could be quite popular with some of the crowd....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Home / News / Ian Baraclough appointed ‘Well boss Ian Baraclough appointed ‘Well bossSaturday, December 13, 2014 Motherwell FC is today delighted to confirm the appointment of Ian Baraclough as the club’s 23rd manager. After a rigorous interview process, Baraclough was the outstanding candidate, with the Board hugely impressed by his vision and plans for both on and off the field. The 44-year old enjoyed a 20-year playing career with the likes of Leicester City, Wigan Athletic and Queen’s Park Rangers, before finishing at Scunthorpe United in 2008. When Nigel Adkins was appointed Irons manager in November 2006, Baraclough was made first-team coach, a role he later gave up playing to concentrate on. When Adkins left for Southampton, Ian was made manager of the then Championship side, but in difficult circumstances, left six months later. He then joined SSE Airtricity League side Sligo Rovers and led them to one of their most successful periods ever. Despite taking over the day before the start of the campaign, The Bit o’ Red won the league for the first time in 34 years, pipping Drogheda United to the title and leading his side in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. In his second season, Sligo once again qualified for Europe, finishing third in the table, five points behind winners St Patrick’s. However, success came in the shape of the FAI Cup, which they won by beating Drogheda in the final. His third and final season brought more success, this time completing the set by winning the all-Ireland Setanta Cup, beating Dundalk 1-0 in the Final, the first time the club had ever lifted that trophy. After leaving Sligo, Baraclough has been doing extensive scouting for Huddersfield Town, a similar role to what he performed at Watford when he was between jobs previously, and brings a wealth of contacts to the role. Speaking exclusively to motherwellfc.co.uk, Baraclough said: “I am delighted and find myself in a privileged position. I’ve done some research into the history of the club and I know how well the football club has done, certainly over recent years. It will be a hard task to take over from Stuart but one I’m very excited to take up. “I’m a positive guy and I’m upbeat most of the time. The players will find that and I’ll try and get that across to them. I want this club to feel energised and start climbing the table as soon as possible. “I want players to be comfortable on the ball and not give up possession easily. I want the players to be full of expression and play with a freedom, which they will enjoy. They have got to be hard working though. I demand hard work and honesty from players and I think most fans can relate to that. If they can see players putting in a shift, they can forgive mistakes. They will make mistakes but if they are trying the right things in the right areas then there will be no qualms from me and the coaching staff. “Short term my aim is to keep this club in the Premiership. There is no easy way to go about that and it is a situation that hasn’t been at this football club in a few years but it doesn’t scare me. I feel as though there is more than enough to push us up the table in the short term then try and build for long term by producing players. I am big on development, so the young players will certainly have a pathway to the first team if they are good enough. “I want to win trophies. Why not Motherwell Football Club? Why can’t we win the Premiership? You’ve got to go out with that thinking otherwise you won’t achieve anything. To have days out in the cup are great for fans,but they are important. It’s a way into Europe and I’ve been used to that and want more of it, as I’m sure the fans do too. “I want to give the fans as much pride in their team and town as soon as possible. I’m not going to say we need to win these games but psychologically these next few games could be massive for the season and I’m very confident that we can get out the bottom three and start moving up to mid-table and then aim for as high as position as possible.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim64 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Well all very uninspiring but time will tell VDG would have been the man for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I also hear from a good source that Black is getting replaced as his No 2 by a former manager. Seemingly Bara is good friends with him and wants him involved, since he knows the club, could be quite popular with some of the crowd....... I take it you mean former player rather than former manager? Unless he's bringing Gannon in as his number two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Probably the most sensible, if a bit uninspiring, choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Pepper Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 First interview as Motherwell manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz7 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Well I like most others who had never heard of this guy was underwhelmed on reading his appointment. But I always think in people 1st impressions count for a lot and I for one feel after watching his interview that this guy is so full of energy and belief that we will be back on our way up the table.coyw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italix Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I don't post here very often........but get a grip people! Let's welcome the new man, welcome what the WS society have done and a man now behind the scenes with some significant personal wealth! Today could be the start of a new era for us 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chummy Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 The guy us a good speaker, hopefully steers us back up the table, welcome to Motherwell Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Quite liked that interview tbh. Good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmac Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 As far as I see it, this will go 2 ways. 1) He'll be here for years (5 min) - boost his own rep. Follow vision for club etc. 2) He'll be out on his arse by February - very little knowledge of scottish football, previous experience of success in weaker leagues etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 In many respects this is possibly the worst possible appointment we could have made (if true). We are crying out for excitement to re-engage fans, players etc. like it or not, a recognised name like vdg would have got bums on seats and peaked the interest. Picking somine the vast majority of us never heard of before from a scout position in the lower reaches of english football smacks of a lack of ambition and attempt to raise the stature of the club. I like many others feared fan ownership would be likely to whittle away any standing of the club even further and whilst those views may not be liked on these boards, the lack of bums on seats suggests I'm not alone in my thinking. Not impressed at all. Jesus wept give the guy a fuckin chance. If you think appointing VDG would have packed out Fir Park you are delusional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Gary Stevens (of Tottenham fame) was his no2 at Sligo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Van der Gaag was my first choice as it was something a wee bit different. But, I like what I hear from Baraclough in that interview. Seems positive, ticks all the boxes with community and player knowledge too. A good video in YouTube too about him - Has my full support...mon the Bara! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Good interview and I am actually pretty upbeat about this appointment. Said the right things for me. Of course I would have liked VDG but this could turn out to be a very good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well 4 Europe Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Came across well in his interview, things that stood out for me were; Attractive football Players must work hard Big on giving youth a chance Looking to amend three things folk on here have been complaining about all season. Will he be successful? Who knows but you have to give the guy a chance. Good luck Ian and welcome to Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Welcome Aboard Mr Baraclough....when I heard it was between Ian and van der Gaag, I was happy enough with either of them for different reasons. Going on that interview though, I'm very impressed by his energy and positiveness....the aim this season is to stay in this league with the players at his disposal, followed by a big rebuild in the Summer..... Best of luck to the new gaffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Right... get the songs oot Bois! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Hatas gonna hate!! Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_in_drublic Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'm quite excited about this (I can't be the only one). Completely out the blue again and it seems like the plan is finally shifting to youth focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Comes across really well in the interview. If he can get the current squad putting a shift in and enjoying their football we'll do ok. Good luck to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 like it or not, a recognised name like vdg would have got bums on seats Are you serious??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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