Shire Greats Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 The Club's a total shambles! Only decent aspect is the youth teams! And a superb pitch - grounds man and staff are top end! We are heading to the Championship and don't expect a return any time soon. We are where we are, nothing to do with being unlucky, no breaks etc. Sorry, but we are totally rudderless and have adopted a failed model - recruiting players not good enough or a season away from the step up. Don't hold your breath on a miraculous recovery. Fuckin' scunnered!!!, Motivational stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeboy Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Griffiths is still very much untested in my opinion, but it would be a worrying trend if we replaced our first choice keeper with our second choice keeper every season. The returning players/veterans argument is an interesting one. There's been times over the course of the season where I thought that over reliance on Hammell and Lasley was hampering us. Both have obvious physical limitations at this stage of their careers, but the fact that even at this crucial stage of the season, they are both the best available options in their area, tells me that we have failed miserably in our attempts to replace or phase them out. Bemoaning the fact that they aren't as able as they used to be is all well and good, but until we replace them with players who are better than their current ability, it is an immaterial moan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Is Samson contracted for next year? I thought he was, but Robinson quoted tonight by the BBC saying we have 14 players signed for next year, and no goalkeeper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Superwell Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Samson is out of contract and wont be back, i was told tonight that Robinson already has keeper lined up to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 He also said one centre half although I count two under contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 He also said one centre half although I count two under contract Caught that too. Deal probably done for Heneghan. My first step in the rebuild, would be to announce McHugh as captain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 So who are the 14? Tait Heneghan McManus Hammell McHugh Clay Campbell Cadden Frear Bowman Blyth Moult I can't think of any others unless he's including MacLean and McMillan. Maybe Dom Thomas. Big job as others have said. Given we may lose Moult and Heneghan from that list too, you're looking at only 3 or 4 probably first picks left. Either the U20s really have to step up or Robinson will face a stern test in terms of recruitment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wispy Flossy Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Caught that too. Deal probably done for Heneghan. My first step in the rebuild, would be to announce McHugh as captain. Mchugh should at the very least be in with a shout. Probably won't be however with McManus and hammell there though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Caught that too. Deal probably done for Heneghan. My first step in the rebuild, would be to announce McHugh as captain. Or possibly McManus opting to chuck it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishielad Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 My mate was talking to Robinson at the POY do and told me that Robinson has at least half a dozen signings lined up and they would be signed if we beat the drop, so let's see who they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Or possibly McManus opting to chuck it. Is his injury that bad? No idea where he is with coaching badges but he strikes me as a potential manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Is his injury that bad? No idea where he is with coaching badges but he strikes me as a potential manager. He's also be an ideal candidate for a spot on the telly (or radio). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 There has been a tendency with our squad recently that it's been dominated by guys in their 30s and very young players. Looking forward, interesting that three players that you have to think will be starters next season (McHugh, Frear and Tait) are all in their mid 20s, in their prime theoretically for a footballer. Add to that, Cadden has already played over 50 first team games. So there is a bit of experience without relying on veterans providing it. Obviously depending on what happens with Heneghan and McManus, areas in the team that need most work are at both ends of the park. Replacing Moult and McDonald will be tough. Given what I previously said about the age of players in the squad, it will be interesting to see the approach we take. Do we look at bringing in a couple of 'veterans' in key positions or do we look at bringing in prospects to possibly sell on like Johnson and combine them with the guys coming through from the U20s. I think it could be an interesting summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan83 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I would imagine we will start seeing new signings fairly quick. Mannus is a stick on for 1st choice keeper next year. I'm sure Robbo will be on the phone today trying to make some thing happen. Can't see us keeping any of the out of contract guys. Surely McDonald will be back to Australia if he leaves? Don't fancy seeing him at another Scottish team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 There seems to be a resignation that Moult is away. What's his situation? 1 year left, so need to cash in I presume? Would be great if we could get him to extend his contract, unless he's desperate to leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 So who are the 14? Tait Heneghan McManus Hammell McHugh Clay Campbell Cadden Frear Bowman Blyth Moult Only others I can think are youngsters like MacMillan, Watt, Thomas, MacLean & Hastie. Of the above, we may try to move on the likes of Blyth and Clay. Hopefully Moult too will move on for a decent fee although he'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I would imagine we will start seeing new signings fairly quick. Mannus is a stick on for 1st choice keeper next year. I'm sure Robbo will be on the phone today trying to make some thing happen. Can't see us keeping any of the out of contract guys. Surely McDonald will be back to Australia if he leaves? Don't fancy seeing him at another Scottish team. Mannus? Hmmm 1 shite keeper for another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Mannus? Hmmm 1 shite keeper for another. The reports in the press last week were that Mannus was about to sign a new deal with St. Johnstone. I suppose Wright said pretty much the same thing about Swanson who ended up signing a pre-contract with Hibs but the fact that he's been getting games recently and St Johnstone finishing in a European spot may well mean he'd be happy enough to stay put. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/424369/alan-mannus-set-sign-new-deal-st-johnstone/ St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright is confident goalkeeper Alan Mannus will sign a new deal “in the next few days”. There has been speculation that Motherwell were hoping to lure the Northern Ireland international to Fir Park in the summer but Wright believes his fellow countryman will be happy to resume his battle with Zander Clark for the number one position next season. Wright said: “I had a good chat with Alan the other day and I am hopeful we can tie up a contract extension in the next few days. “It has been very positive. “I want him to stay and the feeling I get is that he wants to stay. “We still have a little bit of work to do on it but hopefully that can be sorted out quickly. “There are a few players whose futures have still to be sorted out and getting into the top six again obviously helps out with the budget. “We never wanted Alan to leave. The fact he wasn’t playing until six or seven weeks ago, we thought he might not want to stay. But he has got back in and done well for us.” Wright believes he has best pair of keepers in Scotland. “Having two number one keepers does have the potential to cause problems but I know Alan and Zander and it has never been an issue,” he said. “They are good for each one another, pushing each other every day in training. “Having two quality goalkeepers has been important for our success this season. “I don’t know if there is any club in the country with two such good keepers on the books. “You could argue maybe Craig Gordon and Joe Lewis are better number ones but we have probably the best in terms of two to pick from.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I say it every season, but this season I think I'll stick to it. I'm not reading any of the transfer threads during the summer. When it's announced on Twitter by the club, I'll believe it. The rumours posted on here are almost always mince. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not sure if reported but Graham Carey was also at Fir Park last night. Picture of him and his rather attractive partner doing the rounds - on Plymouth Herald: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/graham-carey-attends-motherwell-game-as-plymouth-argyle-future-still-in-doubt/story-30338075-detail/story.html Probably nothing in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not sure if reported but Graham Carey was also at Fir Park last night. Picture of him and his rather attractive partner doing the rounds - on Plymouth Herald: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/graham-carey-attends-motherwell-game-as-plymouth-argyle-future-still-in-doubt/story-30338075-detail/story.html Probably nothing in it He played with McHugh at Plymouth I'd imagine that'd be a fairly rational reason to him being there. Having read the article, they're still pretty seething about McHugh electing to move here eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not sure if reported but Graham Carey was also at Fir Park last night. Picture of him and his rather attractive partner doing the rounds - on Plymouth Herald: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/graham-carey-attends-motherwell-game-as-plymouth-argyle-future-still-in-doubt/story-30338075-detail/story.html Probably nothing in it I could not place that face at all, so thanks for that. Humphrey and Marvin as well, so here's hoping we're just playing five wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not sure if reported but Graham Carey was also at Fir Park last night. Picture of him and his rather attractive partner doing the rounds - on Plymouth Herald: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/graham-carey-attends-motherwell-game-as-plymouth-argyle-future-still-in-doubt/story-30338075-detail/story.html Probably nothing in it Would be a good signing I've got to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I say it every season, but this season I think I'll stick to it. I'm not reading any of the transfer threads during the summer. When it's announced on Twitter by the club, I'll believe it. The rumours posted on here are almost always mince. See perfect example above of mince rumours already starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeboy Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I could not place that face at all, so thanks for that. Humphrey and Marvin as well, so here's hoping we're just playing five wingers. Looked on that transfermarkt site. I was sure I'd heard he had been playing as a number 10 this season and his stats seem to suggest that. 15 goals and 16 assists last season, great record, which probably leads me to think he'll move somewhere better than us, but him being at Fir Park might have something in it. On the topic of players sighted at Fir Park, I also follow Coventry down south and Chris Stokes had a photo on his instagram of him at the Ross County game the other week. The caption suggested that he was up watching "his boy" Elliott Frear but it seemed a long way to come for a game. That said, maybe the performance would have scared him off if there was anything in it. He's been out injured for a large chunk of this season, but was superb last season and would take him at either left back or centre half for us. He's been offered a new deal at Coventry, but I wonder if the drop to League Two is making him look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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