CrosshillWell Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Always think we missued out by not signing Macdonald when he went to Falkirk then Kilmarnock. He's a quality keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dezz Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Always think we missued out by not signing Macdonald when he went to Falkirk then Kilmarnock. He's a quality keeper.Not seen much of Killie this year but the he's always looked a stand out in the highlights I've caught. However, I just watched him in the 1st leg of the play off and deary me, he was dreadful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Not seen much of Killie this year but the he's always looked a stand out in the highlights I've caught. However, I just watched him in the 1st leg of the play off and deary me, he was dreadful!! After his howler in the Cup Final I jokingly posted on here that maybe we didn't want him after all. He is a quality keeper though, even with the occasional mistake. No doubt Killie offered him more money than we would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 From Scott Mullen (herald) on Twitter - "Motherwell update for fans. Club are getting closer to re-signing three players out of contract. Expecting to seal deals next week" Then goes on to say it is a mix of u20s and senior. I am sure hammel and lasley will be two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wispy Flossy Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 From Scott Mullen (herald) on Twitter - "Motherwell update for fans. Club are getting closer to re-signing three players out of contract. Expecting to seal deals next week" Then goes on to say it is a mix of u20s and senior. I am sure hammel and lasley will be two of them. Rumours afoot that there's major difference between what's on offer and what hammell would consider acceptable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Would be sad to see Hammell go, had his injuries lately but at 34 still a top left back IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Will be interesting to see who accepts and who does not. Las and Hammell took a cut last time around also I think didn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergi4 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Would be sad to see Hammell go, had his injuries lately but at 34 still a top left back IMO Without being disrespectful to our pros, I can't imagine another SPFL or higher level club being ready and waiting to deal for any of our old guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Without being disrespectful to our pros, I can't imagine another SPFL or higher level club being ready and waiting to deal for any of our old guard. Agreed, but any interested club would also need to offer higher wages and/or a longer deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Do Las and Hammell get paid for their work with the youngsters? If so, it might be a case of losing some footballing salary but making some extra with coaching duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Agreed, but any interested club would also need to offer higher wages and/or a longer deal. I think with his age Lasley would struggle which is why I think he will likely sign up. But I could see McManus or Hammell getting a deal with Thistle...Killie/Falkirk....St Johnstone perhaps. If they can pay more than us on a 2 year deal which could be their last contract then they might think it the best move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I know it was just an example but I doubt Thistle would be looking for a left back given Callum Booth just signed a contract extension and was generally viewed as one of their best players. They have however just released Seabourne and looks like Frans is on his way out so they may be in the market for a centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 If we fail to sign any of the older players, it simply brings forward to now the inevitable moment when we have to find a replacement. At least it will free up their wages in order to do so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 If we fail to sign any of the older players, it simply brings forward to now the inevitable moment when we have to find a replacement. At least it will free up their wages in order to do so. That's my view on it I would like to keep the majority of them but if not then so be it and we move on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 A wise man once told me your modern footballer is essentially a mercenary, following the cash rather than having any affinity to a club. Don't be fooled, 99% of them follow that rule and if they don't, their agents drum it in and make it very clear. The Lasley's and Hammell's of this world aren't and deserve a little bit more leeway, however not a huge amount. Similar to Superward, if they move on ... thanks guys, all the best. But I genuinely expect we'd be able to find adequate replacements, only issue is gelling sufficiently with the rest of the team by August. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshillWell Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 In Hammell we've had one of the best Scottish left backs in the modern era. When you look at who has been capped by Scotland under Vogts onwards, you wonder why he didn't play more for the country. Saying that, last season injuries caught up with him and although there is merit in offering him a one year deal, but him and Lasley are past their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Lasley is done i would not even be offering him another year,we need to replace him and build for the future.As for Hammel if he stays fit he may have another season possibly 2 in him so it would make sense to offer him another deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 In Hammell we've had one of the best Scottish left backs in the modern era. When you look at who has been capped by Scotland under Vogts onwards, you wonder why he didn't play more for the country. Saying that, last season injuries caught up with him and although there is merit in offering him a one year deal, but him and Lasley are past their best. One of the best? Surely you jest? His touch, yes, can be genius at times, the odd telling through ball & brings a balance to the side, but, his primary role is to defend & that's where his game is lacking & now injuries have caught up with him. The Scotland chat is a red herring given the shoehorning of mould firm right backs into the left back berth as history suggests - I still doubt he could have disposed of any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 One of the best? Surely you jest? His touch, yes, can be genius at times, the odd telling through ball & brings a balance to the side, but, his primary role is to defend & that's where his game is lacking & now injuries have caught up with him. The Scotland chat is a red herring given the shoehorning of mould firm right backs into the left back berth as history suggests - I still doubt he could have disposed of any. Clearly a fluke to have managed to play 500 first team games And to have been a stick on 7/10 or better almost every week And to have a quality left peg And to have won a percentage of headers that is vastly higher than anyone of his height has any right to win And to have a composure under pressure not often seen Perfect? No A merited addition to the pantheon of legendary custodians of the number 3 jersey? Yes To deny that is simply a churlish rewriting of history Worth another year ? Absolutely 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 For those looking for midfield replacements I noticed today that Andrea Mbuyi-Mutombo is out of contract at Inverness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 For those looking for midfield replacements I noticed today that Andrea Mbuyi-Mutombo is out of contract at Inverness. Great name. Is he any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 His touch, yes, can be genius at times, the odd telling through ball & brings a balance to the side, but, his primary role is to defend & that's where his game is lacking & now injuries have caught up with him. I can't take issue with that. Stevie has never been the best defender and last season his mistakes were becoming more frequent and costly. As I've always said, good on the ball poor off it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 For those looking for midfield replacements I noticed today that Andrea Mbuyi-Mutombo is out of contract at Inverness. Naw, no chance .It would cost more than the shirt to get his name printed on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 For those looking for midfield replacements I noticed today that Andrea Mbuyi-Mutombo is out of contract at Inverness. He was the best player on the park against us a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Mutoumbo is shite. Ive a lot of Caley supporting mates and they said the game up there a month ago was prob his best game of the season but summed him up perfectly, lots of nice touches and runs but absolutely nothing for end product! Apparently his usual game is to run around and flick the ball as much as he did against us but give it to the opposition a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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