Shire Greats Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 When are people going to get it into their heads that Louis Laing is fucking garbage? Accies level signing - at best. No shades of grey with you ......did a decent job for Us in play offs, probably punted because he was on reasonable money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well 4 Europe Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 There are examples where trialists have worked out very well for us. I'm not saying using that method of identifying players doesn't have its place. My concern (and it's only a concern, I'm not demanding resignations or anything like that over it) is that we released two defenders at the end of the season (three if you count Jules loan spell ending). We ended the season with midfielders at centre back and right back. I would imagine that due to this we would have had a list of targets for that area. I would imagine that we would only be looking at trialists before signing a single defender if we were unable to secure any of the targets on our list. That concerns me. As it is, I'm kind of hoping that a better keeper and a better midfield will take some of the strain off our defence... Carl McHugh didn't sign until the 5th of July last year and he was one of the clubs major signings last summer. Just because they haven't signed yet doesn't mean they won't, if anything it might just take a wee bit longer to convince certain targets to sign. In the meantime it doesn't do anyone any harm to have a look at a few other players just in case, plus you never know who or what might turn up on your door step. At the very least it gives you other options if certain deals fall through, so you're not panic signing boys on loan just before the window shuts without having ever seen them play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 As it is, I'm kind of hoping that a better keeper and a better midfield will take some of the strain off our defence... I certainly hope so too. A striker who can hold the ball up will help also. It will help our defenders if they are protected by a more mobile and defensively aware midfield and they have confidence in a stopper behind them, for whom they don't have to adapt and compromise their own game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 If your using twitter for selfies, beer shots and breakfast, then your doing it wrong! I could ditch scudbook in a minute. Twitter, for me however is a valuable source of info (if you follow the right sites and not wallopers who post selfies!) Ive never used or wanted to use any other sicial media. I loathe using facebook,its only good for slagging mates and having the odd rant lol Ive just never understood the obsession with all these platforms. Anyway, we digress from the thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWellfan Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Ive never used or wanted to use any other sicial media. I loathe using facebook,its only good for slagging mates and having the odd rant lol Ive just never understood the obsession with all these platforms. Anyway, we digress from the thread! Staggering stuff. Do you have any idea how much businesses and individuals make from Facebook? And that includes MFC? This very day there's someone on Twitter asking if they could buy the superb Lasley tribute photo. Our club social media images are excellent. The club is poor at monetizing them. If they were better at it more money would be available for rebuilding the squad. Which brings us right back on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 This very day there's someone on Twitter asking if they could buy the superb Lasley tribute photo. There are people out there who would pay for Motherwell players to come round and shite on their mantlepiece. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 There are people out there who would pay for Motherwell players to come round and shite on their mantlepiece. Another marketing opportunity being missed! Why is the club not offering this! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Great business with Semple. I thought we'd struggle to keep hold of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageman Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Could turn out to be one of the best signings this transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Could turn out to be one of the best signings this transfer window.Honestly funniest thing ever haha, take it you know him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 There are people out there who would pay for Motherwell players to come round and shite on their mantlepiece. What's wrong with wanting pictures of their heroes ? I've a davie cooper signed top and ticket on my wall. So guess I should've got him to shit in my kettle ? What a knob knocking fans wanting reminders of their heros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Honestly funniest thing ever haha, take it you know him I bet you can't wait for the summer holidays. Six weeks off, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I bet you can't wait for the summer holidays. Six weeks off, isn't it?Bet you can't wait to pick up your giro tomorrow, no like he's gonny be playing in the first team is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageman Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Honestly funniest thing ever haha, take it you know him No i don't know him. Watched him play a few times and impressed. Not just my opinion either. By best signing I meant in 3 or 4 years from now. Maybe my comment was too subtle for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 No i don't know him. Watched him play a few times and impressed. Not just my opinion either. By best signing I meant in 3 or 4 years from now. Maybe my comment was too subtle for you.Fair enough mate, hopefully he turns out to be a cracker, so many kids can be hyped up and it just goes backwards like we've seen many time before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Honestly funniest thing ever haha, take it you know him I don't know him, but I think Villageman is right. Semple is one of our youngsters that some big clubs down south were sniffing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I don't know him, but I think Villageman is right. Semple is one of our youngsters that some big clubs down south were sniffing around.No disrespect to the boy but there were folk who got released from the academy and signed for clubs down south and it's probably because all these boys have agents but he did play in the victory shield but only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 No disrespect to the boy but there were folk who got released from the academy and signed for clubs down south and it's probably because all these boys have agents but he did play in the victory shield but only time will tell Oh, I agree it's all ifs and buts at this stage of his career, but if the stories were to be believed, the big boys in the EPL are closely monitoring his progress. But delighted he is continuing his development with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 No disrespect to the boy but there were folk who got released from the academy and signed for clubs down south and it's probably because all these boys have agents but he did play in the victory shield but only time will tellWho got released and signed up in England? From what I've seen from Semple in the Scotland games, he looks a terrific prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Staggering stuff. Do you have any idea how much businesses and individuals make from Facebook? And that includes MFC? This very day there's someone on Twitter asking if they could buy the superb Lasley tribute photo. Our club social media images are excellent. The club is poor at monetizing them. If they were better at it more money would be available for rebuilding the squad. Which brings us right back on topic. I know fine well how much money can be made from social media. Doesnt mean I have to like or use all platforms myself. I think the biggest trick the club are missing is hiring yourself as Social Media & Marketing guru! Then we could have wee Lanarkshire vikings cutting around football stadiums the world over clapping like a golf fan on coke and making the club so much money our signing targets for next summer will be Higuain,Messi,Ronaldo and Martyn Waghorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWellfan Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I know fine well how much money can be made from social media. Doesnt mean I have to like or use all platforms myself. I think the biggest trick the club are missing is hiring yourself as Social Media & Marketing guru! Then we could have wee Lanarkshire vikings cutting around football stadiums the world over clapping like a golf fan on coke and making the club so much money our signing targets for next summer will be Higuain,Messi,Ronaldo and Martyn Waghorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... MelvinBragg Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Heard a rumour this morning that ourselves and Dundee are after Stephen Hendrie, been released by West Ham.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... daver Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is that the guy Accies sold for a large fee (reportedly £1m) when most people had never heard of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... MelvinBragg Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is that the guy Accies sold for a large fee (reportedly £1m) when most people had never heard of him?That would be the one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Lobey_Dosser Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Great news on McHugh being the new captain. Mentioned it on wrong thread but I'm hoping George Elokobi is one of our trialists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 6 yr Andy_P locked this topic Prev 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 Next Page 73 of 230 This topic is now closed to further replies. Share More sharing options... Followers 8
MelvinBragg Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Heard a rumour this morning that ourselves and Dundee are after Stephen Hendrie, been released by West Ham.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is that the guy Accies sold for a large fee (reportedly £1m) when most people had never heard of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is that the guy Accies sold for a large fee (reportedly £1m) when most people had never heard of him?That would be the one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Great news on McHugh being the new captain. Mentioned it on wrong thread but I'm hoping George Elokobi is one of our trialists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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