daver Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Decent suggestion. I haven't seen enough of him this year to know if he would actually play well but he's too good for the next tier down, and the video of him with the fans recently suggests he actually gives a sh** I admire Rankin's committed approach but he'll be 33 by the start of next season so would be seen as a stop-gap solution rather than trying to progressively phase in a younger midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesacs Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I don't think Rankin is a bad shout - decent player who has kept himself very fit he'll be looking for the best financial deal possible for himself and I don't think that is something that we can offer I'd be reasonably happy if we signed him but I certainly wouldn't be overly disappointed if we didn't sign him - we have enough experience in the team to help bring through the youngsters Big Mick seems to take a lot of stick - I actually like him a lot, he speaks very well of the club and his experience is invaluable to some of the younger guys he brings through, I think out of all of them, if I had to lose one it would be Hammy. However, you only need to look at how many times we have tried to replace him or bring in a competitor and he has come out on top every single time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Replacing Las with Rankin seems a bit pointless to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 So to clarify .... we need start the search for a ball winning, box to box midfielder with leadership qualities, not too young, not too old (26-28 ideally), not too young to be immature and overwhelmed and not too old that he's by his best and lacking in pace/stamina, good enough that he wins the acclaim of the fans but preferably no ambition that he wants to move on, kisses the badge and has never played for the Old Firm, wears black boots over multicoloured ones and it would be nice if he was a looker too, we've got to keep the ladies happy ..... Some on here play too much Football Manager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelmen Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 So to clarify .... we need start the search for a ball winning, box to box midfielder with leadership qualities, not too young, not too old (26-28 ideally), not too young to be immature and overwhelmed and not too old that he's by his best and lacking in pace/stamina, good enough that he wins the acclaim of the fans but preferably no ambition that he wants to move on, kisses the badge and has never played for the Old Firm, wears black boots over multicoloured ones and it would be nice if he was a looker too, we've got to keep the ladies happy ..... Some on here play too much Football Manager this is a must for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 So to clarify .... we need start the search for a ball winning, box to box midfielder with leadership qualities, not too young, not too old (26-28 ideally), not too young to be immature and overwhelmed and not too old that he's by his best and lacking in pace/stamina, good enough that he wins the acclaim of the fans but preferably no ambition that he wants to move on, kisses the badge and has never played for the Old Firm, wears black boots over multicoloured ones and it would be nice if he was a looker too, we've got to keep the ladies happy ..... Some on here play too much Football Manager Anyone that ticks the " shites wonders and farts miracles " box, is fine by me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hall close to deal - http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/14452144.Motherwell_close_in_on_Ben_Hall_deal_as_final_showpiece_looms/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hall close to deal - http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/14452144.Motherwell_close_in_on_Ben_Hall_deal_as_final_showpiece_looms/? Also this from the man himself: "It's ongoing at the minute. I have played a lot and I'm happy here and settled so I would be happy to stay here." http://www.clyde1.com/sport/news/hall-not-focusing-on-motherwell-contract-talks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Superwell Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thats good news if Hall commits i think he has the ability to go far in the game and another season or 2 at Fir Park is exactly what he needs to continue his development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Ideally we will be looking at a 3 year deal but I suspect his agent will be trying for a 2 or even 1 yea deal, allowing him to move relatively cheaply which should attract interest if he keeps improving. Can see some folk going tonto on here if it's not a 3 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Fingers crossed for a 3 year deal for any of our selling on prospects. It's the only real way to leverage any decent cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Ideally we will be looking at a 3 year deal but I suspect his agent will be trying for a 2 or even 1 yea deal, allowing him to move relatively cheaply which should attract interest if he keeps improving. Can see some folk going tonto on here if it's not a 3 year deal. Cadden's was a 2 year extension was it not? Most folk were fairly positive about that so in that respect I'd have thought we'd be offering Hall a deal along the same lines as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thought Cadden still had a year to run so effectively a 3 year deal. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 The way the training compensation works he is far more likely to sign a two year deal than a three year deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thought Cadden still had a year to run so effectively a 3 year deal. No? Nope. The deal is until Summer 2018. http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2016/03/11/cadden-signs-contract-extension/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Cheers. I stand corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I was pleased Cadden signed but a bit disappointed it was a 2 year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'd be annoyed if it was a single year. Two or more is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellowell Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think with young players they get them contracted until the year before they can leave for nothing meaning when contract ends they can offer a 2 or 3 yr deal and if they don't accept and leave we are due compensation where if they go another year they could run down contract and leave for nothing also if they don't improve as expected could just let them go and offer them nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 John Rankin? The guy gets credit for actually giving a shit at United this year, but he's finished. Replace our 36 year old legs in midfield with a 33 year old with absolutely no value, who's probably a high earner at United? Aye, sound, sign him up. COULD DO A JOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 So, does anyone know who's actually out of contract at the end of this season? According to what I've saw it's; Connor Ripley (end of loan deal) Craig Samson Stephen McManus Stevie Hammell Ben Hall Keith Lasley Jack Leitch James McFadden Scott McDonald Wes Fletcher David Clarkson Craig Moore Morgaro Gomis (end of loan deal) Anyone I've missed out or mentioned in error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 So, does anyone know who's actually out of contract at the end of this season? According to what I've saw it's; Connor Ripley (end of loan deal) Craig Samson Stephen McManus Stevie Hammell Ben Hall Keith Lasley Jack Leitch James McFadden Scott McDonald Wes Fletcher Anyone I've missed out or mentioned in error? Both McDonald & Fletcher have +1 options (as does Clarkson). So I'd imagine it's up to the club whether they exercise that option as per the terms of their existing agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1991 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Fletcher has never really impressed me, I would rather see a boy like Dylan Makin or Craig Moore get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 So, does anyone know who's actually out of contract at the end of this season? According to what I've saw it's; Connor Ripley (end of loan deal) Craig Samson Stephen McManus Stevie Hammell Ben Hall Keith Lasley Jack Leitch James McFadden Scott McDonald Wes Fletcher Anyone I've missed out or mentioned in error? Morgaro Gomis (loan), David Clarkson and Craig Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Fletcher has never really impressed me, I would rather see a boy like Dylan Makin or Craig Moore get a chance I think Fletcher needs a run of a few regular starts to show what he has, but whether he will get that at Fir Park or not, is up for debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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