2022/23 ins & outs discussion

[Yorkyred]

2 hours ago, Kmac said:

Yesterday definitely alleviated some fears but it’s quite clear that we need some quality additions (and hopefully some going out).

5 additions needed IMO

first choice left back 

first choice Centre half 

first choice striker 

first choice winger

squad player central midfielder 

 

If we can move on ojala, Mcginley, efford and one-legged Morris that would be great thanks

Pretty accurate for me other than not needing another midfield squad player, I would rather give youth a chance.  This is not the worst squad of players on the whole, I actually think Alexander signed better players than Robinson did in his last season. Tierney, Slattery,Goss, Kelly,Van Veen,  McGinn, O’Donnell are all of the standard needed  One or two of the others also showed what they can offer under Hammel, I don’t see any reason why they can improve over time. Add in three or four targeted additions and we will be mid table or better yet again. We won’t be down the bottom.

[wellsince75]

3 hours ago, Kmac said:

Yesterday definitely alleviated some fears but it’s quite clear that we need some quality additions (and hopefully some going out).

5 additions needed IMO

first choice left back 

first choice Centre half 

first choice striker 

first choice winger

squad player central midfielder 

 

If we can move on ojala, Mcginley, efford and one-legged Morris that would be great thanks

Spot on. 

Ideally 2 centre halves and have Lamie as a back up.  
Agree re midfield - a very good holding midfield player would make a big difference to the current squad. 

I don't know enough about our current crop of youngsters to know how many of those gaps could be filled. 

As much as we need to bring in I think we need to try and move quite a few on.  Efford/Shields for example. 
 

[wellfan]

4 hours ago, Kmac said:

Yesterday definitely alleviated some fears but it’s quite clear that we need some quality additions (and hopefully some going out).

5 additions needed IMO - We may only have the budget for 3 quality additions.

first choice left back - If we need to use cash elsewhere, let's stick with SOD

first choice Centre half - Should be the priority and will play beside Lamie; Sol and Mugabi are not good enough

first choice striker - Should be the next priority

first choice winger - Wouldn't it be nice

squad player central midfielder - Blood youth on the bench instead

If we can move on ojala, Mcginley, efford and one-legged Morris that would be great thanks - These four, at least

I've added my tuppence-worth in bold above.

[weeyin]

In an ideal world my priority would be:

1. Left Back - don't like having right footed players in that position and we have zero cover

2. A number 9 for KVV backup

3. A central defender

and in the fantasy world where we get 4 signings, a winger would be nice.

[fizoxy]

If I had to choose between a winger and a CB, I'd go with the former. We desperately need pace. Sheilds and efford have a fair bit of pace and power, but having someone who can really threaten on the break would make a huge difference.

We may just have to see if we can build a partnership out of the center backs we have. All off them have had good spells and shown glimpses of being good, but are too prone to mistakes. Having a functional midfield will be huge for them, as this should hopefully give them more options to get rid of the ball.

O'Donnell was fine at left back, but with the other two injured for a while, we still need someone there. We're hosed if we ever need to rely on Lamie there.

[wellwell91]

Stuart McKinstry on loan anyone ???? 

[Stuwell2]

36 minutes ago, wellwell91 said:

Stuart McKinstry on loan anyone ???? 

Definitely 

[ohwulliewullie]

1 hour ago, wellwell91 said:

Stuart McKinstry on loan anyone ???? 

Is that based on anything, or just wishful thinking?! Either way, I’d assume that the relationship with Hammell would make it more of a possibility 

[grizzlyg]

1 hour ago, wellwell91 said:

Stuart McKinstry on loan anyone ???? 

If option is a possibility then definitely 

[wellwell91]

15 minutes ago, ohwulliewullie said:

Is that based on anything, or just wishful thinking?! Either way, I’d assume that the relationship with Hammell would make it more of a possibility 

Hartlepool trying to get him on loan and Leeds seem to think loan deal would benefit him 

SPFL or League 2 … … we should definitely be making enquiries 

[MearnsWell]

Christian Doidge knocked back a move to Dundee, on the grounds he wants to remain in SPFL while his partner completes her studies in Scotland.  

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McKinstry is obviously well known to Hammell and Stevie clearly rates him. Was in the press last year singing his praises and spoke about him knowing his family etc

https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/motherwell-academy-hammell-backing-leeds-kid-mckinstry-for-big-things-4393067

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18 minutes ago, MearnsWell said:

Christian Doidge knocked back a move to Dundee, on the grounds he wants to remain in SPFL while his partner completes her studies in Scotland.  

I know what you mean but Dundee are in the SPFL currently. 

[Yorkyred]

1 hour ago, Last post by: said:

I know what you mean but Dundee are in the SPFL currently. 

Am I missing something here ?

[grizzlyg]

1 hour ago, Last post by: said:

I know what you mean but Dundee are in the SPFL currently. 

Yep Dundee relegated last season 

[weeyin]

10 minutes ago, Yorkyred said:

Am I missing something here ?

The difference between the SPFL - which is the league containing the Premiership, Championship, League One and League Two - and the Premiership, which is the top division.

So Dundee are still playing in the SPFL.

The confusion is because the old top division used to be the SPL which was separate from the lower leagues.

[si91]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62543432
 

I saw this article today and he’s a name that I’ve heard mentioned a couple of times over the summer; could he be the creative player that we need, perhaps on a short-term deal or pay as you play type thing?

[Yorkyred]

1 hour ago, weeyin said:

The difference between the SPFL - which is the league containing the Premiership, Championship, League One and League Two - and the Premiership, which is the top division.

So Dundee are still playing in the SPFL.

The confusion is because the old top division used to be the SPL which was separate from the lower leagues.

Ah fair enough

[fizoxy]

Without even taking into account the health issues, he barely played last year, then didn't have a pre season, and he says himself that he needs six games to get up to speed. He's probably a luxury player when fully fit, so carrying him in the first team until he is fit seems like a big risk

Someone may benefit from signing him, but I'd be surprised if it was us since we're trying to address immediate issues.

[mfc]

Were trying to sign Mckinstry on loan according to the evening times.

[MearnsWell]

McKinstry confirmed according to the Record

[mio]

Absolutely brilliant. He was one of these youngsters I’d have loved to see play in our first team but Leeds plucked him out before that could happen. 
Leeds fans were full of praise for his performances last year but just needs more games.
Another lad who’s a Motherwell fan and family are all supporters. Really looking forward to see him play.

[middleeastdave]

1 hour ago, mio said:

Absolutely brilliant. He was one of these youngsters I’d have loved to see play in our first team but Leeds plucked him out before that could happen. 
Leeds fans were full of praise for his performances last year but just needs more games.
Another lad who’s a Motherwell fan and family are all supporters. Really looking forward to see him play.

Has he officially signed?

[Spiderpig]

1 hour ago, middleeastdave said:

Has he officially signed?

Done deal apparently according to the link below

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-motherwell-agree-to-re-sign-leeds-united-star-stuart-mckinstry-as-medical-lined-up/

[SteelmaninOZ]

Great news