Kmcalpin Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 New Under 20s Head Coach appointment......Stephen Craigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmac Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I think you're having a laugh if you think we'll sign two midfielders. Also regarding wing cover, Cadden and McLean are there. Also possibility of pushing Josh Law to right midfield and playing Watt at right back. I can see us signing one midfielder, one defender and a keeper... Re. Cadden and McLean, you could be right! The thought of Josh Law at right midfield and Watt at RB gives me the fear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 New Under 20s Head Coach appointment......Stephen Craigan. I am delighted at this! I love Craggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageman Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I am probably in the minority but have never seen the great need for an U20 manager for a squad of around 40 players. Did JJ coach the U20 or was picking the team his remit?.Who has the final say on the major decisions such as who is retained, promoted etc. Can only be Barraclough. He, and Robinson who has valuable experience with youths and the new keeper coach should be able to manage a group of this size and also keeping the group together. So I would not be surprised if he is not replaced. Remember too we have coaches at every age level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 JJ pushed or walked? The fact he hasn't left to go anywhere else as yet makes me think it wasn't fully his decision. I am probably in the minority but have never seen the great need for an U20 manager for a squad of around 40 players. Did JJ coach the U20 or was picking the team his remit?.Who has the final say on the major decisions such as who is retained, promoted etc. Can only be Barraclough. He, and Robinson who has valuable experience with youths and the new keeper coach should be able to manage a group of this size and also keeping the group together. So I would not be surprised if he is not replaced. Remember too we have coaches at every age level. Better get ready to be surprised http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2015/07/10/craigan-makes-his-motherwell-return/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Best of luck JJ, Delighted that Craggs is back at the Well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageman Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Maybe I should wait 5 minutes more before posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 No surprise to see Craigan back at the club, particularly given his connection to Robinson. Pleased to have Craigan at Fir Park but I'm really disappointed to see JJ go, I thought he had the u20s playing some really decent stuff. Is Scott Leitch still kicking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 No surprise to see Craigan back at the club, particularly given his connection to Robinson. Pleased to have Craigan at Fir Park but I'm really disappointed to see JJ go, I thought he had the u20s playing some really decent stuff. Is Scott Leitch still kicking about? Is Scott Leitch not in charge of the academy..? So looking after the younger age groups before we decide who should be kept on for the U20s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Maybe explains the meeting they had back in March at Virgin Active when I saw them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Craigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Given the speed of Stephen Craigan's appointment very quickly after the JJ announcement it sounds as though it has been on the offing for a wee while; its not something that has happened overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Stand Well Boy Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I've got plenty of time for Craigan, absolute gent of a guy! Very pleased with this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellCobra Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 According to Twitter, Phil Brown has said Kieran Kennedy has went back to Southend for another trial and will play for them in their first friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellCobra Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Also Johansson resigned, wasn't forced out. Wanted to try something a bit different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Also Johansson resigned, wasn't forced out. Wanted to try something a bit different. Probably felt it was a good time to move on with all the other changes taking place in the club's infrastructure. He had a shaky start, but managed to turn things around and seemed to make good progress with the youngsters. I understand the Craigan love, but does anyone know if he is any good as a coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Norn Iron seem to rate him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ-94 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Love craigan delighted with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I understand the Craigan love, but does anyone know if he is any good as a coach? I forgave the odd slip because he was a good talker during a game. More to him in the team than playing. Dunno if that makes him a good coach mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 He might well be - I honestly have no idea what badges he even has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Well the people that appointed him must think he's OK. Maybe we should trust their judgement . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yes it's good to have someone of the calibre of Steven Craigan at our club. Happy with this appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 What is Scott Leitch's role at the club again, academy director? So does Crags report to Leitchy or Baraclough, I'm confused ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Welcome back Craigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Well the people that appointed him must think he's OK. Maybe we should trust their judgement . I wasn't criticizing - genuinely curious what his standing was a coach given all his TV work etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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