Desp Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Motherwell, or Louis Moult, have very little control over when we sell him, if indeed we do. Until we get an offer which meets our valuation, all MFC can do is wait. There's every chance it'll go to the final week of the window again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Superwell Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 No it is sad. It's sad in the most heartfelt way how Scottish football has declined in every respect to the extent that established top flight clubs cannot afford the wage of an English fourth tier journeyman centre half. I noticed the difference yesterday when considering Lee Erwin. He's a free agent and has been linked with the team for whom I have a season ticket in league 1. I thought about it last night and my thoughts were along the lines of would I want to see him at Motherwell? Yes. Would I want to see him at Charlton? No. Why? Because he could do a job for one and not the other. Both teams looking to use wingers, both looking at using the 451 or 4231. And that is really sad. He's still contracted to Leeds, I've heard their new manager wants to let him prove himself at Leeds. He was also bang average for us scoring 5 goals in the entire season which is a pretty poor return imo, he's definitely not on a par with Moult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Erwin wouldn't be a direct replacement for Moult but he's someone I'd take back at Motherwell. No idea if him and Robinson got on well at Oldham but if they did, I imagine we'll have made enquiries. Erwin certainly offers the athleticism that Robinson craves. Having said all that, he's being linked with the likes of Charlton and MK Dons so would be surprised to see him leaving Leeds without a deal to an English club being close to completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 No it is sad. It's sad in the most heartfelt way how Scottish football has declined in every respect to the extent that established top flight clubs cannot afford the wage of an English fourth tier journeyman centre half. I think 90% of this situation is due to the ridiculous amounts of money that are spent in English football. Obviously it starts in the EPL. but that has a knock-on effect where 3rd and 4th tier clubs are desperate to get a share of the spoils and throw money at their team to try and buy success. My "wee" team at Forest Green Rovers is an example of that. When I used to watch them in the late 80s/early 90s they were a typical non-league local team. Now they have a new owner pumping in money to try and get them established in the senior leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainier Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I think 90% of this situation is due to the ridiculous amounts of money that are spent in English football. Obviously it starts in the EPL. but that has a knock-on effect where 3rd and 4th tier clubs are desperate to get a share of the spoils and throw money at their team to try and buy success. My "wee" team at Forest Green Rovers is an example of that. When I used to watch them in the late 80s/early 90s they were a typical non-league local team. Now they have a new owner pumping in money to try and get them established in the senior leagues. Most of that money comes from the ridiculous sums thrown at English football by Sky and BT while the Scottish game gets offered peanuts. My "wee" team AFC Fylde also have a multi millionaire throwing cash at them to try and achieve league status. And don't get me started on agents who take millions from the game and give nothing back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Agents are bad enough, but a huge chunk of the TV money goes on players' transfer fees and wages. Which again inflates the salaries of even the worst lower league players, making it difficult for the Scottish game to compete. Our own League's underselling of our game is an additional factor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire Greats Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Resign ? Aye, you know , if he signs back on with club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Aye, you know , if he signs back on with club Re sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clackscat Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 When it comes to petty point scoring on grammar you have to wonder. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clackscat Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I'm just getting fed up of it. Go or stay and get it over with And you will probably be one of those moaning like hell we sold him too cheap. He will go if and when the price is right Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire Greats Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Re sign Yep, that's what I said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishyWell Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 When it comes to petty point scoring on grammar you have to wonder. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Indeed. Though if we want to be totally accurate, it should be re-sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 When it comes to petty point scoring on grammar you have to wonder. It's not really point-scoring when clarifying two very similarly spelt words (should be re-sign though) with completely opposite definitions. (and it's not grammar, it's spelling - 1-0!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Blues Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 (and it's not grammar, it's spelling - 1-0!) Technically, it's punctuation. This one's going to penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Yep, that's what I said Indeed. Though if we want to be totally accurate, it should be re-sign. It's not really point-scoring when clarifying two very similarly spelt words (should be re-sign though) with completely opposite definitions. (and it's not grammar, it's spelling - 1-0!) Technically, it's punctuation. This one's going to penalties. Loosers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Should tighten up then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Rangers still keen on Jamie Walker by the looks of it. If this eventually happens, I can see Hearts coming back in with a testing offer for Cadden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 As Robinson pointed out, we'll get about 600k or more if Cadden leaves at the end of his contract. Added to the fact he still has 2 years left on his contract, it will need to be a sizeable offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Interesting stuff from Craggs on BT. If Moult goes we have a Plan A and a Plan B, however we might see something happening next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Selling Moult, getting our Plan A target and in mid-July, would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 It now looks that the 25-year-old will sign a contract extension with Well and Robinson said: "Louis is a Motherwell player, he is contracted to Motherwell Football Club and if somebody bids an acceptable offer that we think is a good deal for the club and a good deal for Louis then we will look at it. From the BBC. Must be a typo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Interesting stuff from Craggs on BT. If Moult goes we have a Plan A and a Plan B, however we might see something happening next week. Post match, Craigan says he expects Moult to be here when the window closes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 As a spokesman for the club he's doing exactly what he's supposed to be doing, which is to say that we won't be selling unless there is a serious offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 As a spokesman for the club he's doing exactly what he's supposed to be doing, which is to say that we won't be selling unless there is a serious offer. Agreed. Just wondering what movement he was suggesting this week if it isn't Moult leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 With all the focus on Moult, I wonder if there's any progress with McHugh's contract extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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