Mio Krivokapic Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 I d like to think Stephen Frail was a good sensible & solid appointment too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 One of the things i've liked about Kettlewell (and it was evident from his first interview when in interim charge for the St Mitrren game) was that he seems to have a clear plan and clear systems of preparation in place for each game. His approcah seems to indicate a high level of organisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 34 minutes ago, AllyMax said: One of the things i've liked about Kettlewell (and it was evident from his first interview when in interim charge for the St Mitrren game) was that he seems to have a clear plan and clear systems of preparation in place for each game. His approcah seems to indicate a high level of organisation. Organisation and workrate which have both increased. The players we had were performing worse than would have been expected, a good few went backwards. I’m afraid that was all down to management. I think the word at the time was that no manager could get a tune out of this squad and yes it’s been improved but my goodness the whole squad looks new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 On current form, we’re very much (and should be) a top 6 team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellup83 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Good candid chat with Stuart and Stevie Frail if you haven't heard it already. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nc1HNL7exlAX0FVCb1MHu?si=V7diFCSORguJ-BkbxeYEaQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 I fear with him only on 18 month deal that sellik are going to pinch him on the cheap. Apologies...on holiday.....heat has kicked in!! 🤣🤣. Ps. Imagine the hilarity if Rodgers returned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: I fear with him only on 18 month deal that sellik are going to pinch him on the cheap. Apologies...on holiday.....heat has kicked in!! 🤣🤣. Ps. Imagine the hilarity if Rodgers returned The 2nd coming of St Brendan is the current bookies favourite apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coatsy Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Spiderpig said: The 2nd coming of St Brendan is the current bookies favourite apparently. Surely there fans will be up in arms after the way he left them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Coatsy said: Surely there fans will be up in arms after the way he left them They would be daft if they did, he would be an excellent choice as would have been Howe if he’d taken up the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Rodgers left to manage in a better league and earn more money,same as postecoglu is now,gerrard jumped at the first chance,the old firm are small fry despite there fans thinking there some global institutions.if rodgers does come back he will come out with how he has unfinished business at celtic and there brainless supporters will soon forget why they were pissed off in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 5 hours ago, grizzlyg said: I fear with him only on 18 month deal that sellik are going to pinch him on the cheap. Apologies...on holiday.....heat has kicked in!! 🤣🤣. Ps. Imagine the hilarity if Rodgers returned Nah. He'll be off to Aberdeen once they crash and burn next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 10 hours ago, mfc said: Rodgers left to manage in a better league and earn more money,same as postecoglu is now,gerrard jumped at the first chance,the old firm are small fry despite there fans thinking there some global institutions.if rodgers does come back he will come out with how he has unfinished business at celtic and there brainless supporters will soon forget why they were pissed off in the first place. A little bit of badge kissingand some pish about 'being delighted to be back at the biggest club in the world' and they'll be back singing folk songs about him again. Managing an EPL club outside of the top four or five is a no win situation (except financially). Every club picks up the best part of £100 Million from TV annualy and the top teams (the ones that win things) are spending many more times that. Living within your means in the EPL will probably result in relegation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) Well as things stand it’s a case of “so far, so good” from Stuart Kettlewell’s management of the team. To come in in February and lead us to relative safety from the position we were in when he took over was an excellent achievement so he deserved huge credit for that. What now though as we enter his first full season? We’ve lost KvV and Johnston, two of the key players in the Kettlewell revival last season and the signings we’ve made so far and the squad options aren’t exactly inspiring. But there is of course still time and the manager deserves his chance to get his first full transfer window under his belt before any judgements are made. At the moment he has done well enough but I have concerns heading into the new season. edit: just noticed the Stuart Kettlewell discussion thread. Feel free to delete or merge this. Edited July 28, 2023 by MJC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, MJC said: But there is of course still time and the manager deserves his chance to get his first full transfer window under his belt before any judgements are made. I think it's clear that those judgements have been made already, regardless of where we are in the season. The die has been cast, so to speak, as far as some are concerned. We're Motherwell. We undoubtedly will sign some flops, and we will go through a spell where we look gash. That's all it takes to fuel the fire of certain forum members, so I expect the same chat as we get every season from them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, David said: I think it's clear that those judgements have been made already, regardless of where we are in the season. The die has been cast, so to speak, as far as some are concerned. We're Motherwell. We undoubtedly will sign some flops, and we will go through a spell where we look gash. That's all it takes to fuel the fire of certain forum members, so I expect the same chat as we get every season from them. I’m certainly not making any judgements on him yet I’m just asking the question. As I said earlier he has earned his chance to make his own signings and give them the chance to settle in. Early signs are uninspiring but only time will tell how they work for us in the new season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, MJC said: I’m certainly not making any judgements on him yet I’m just asking the question. As I said earlier he has earned his chance to make his own signings and give them the chance to settle in. Early signs are uninspiring but only time will tell how they work for us in the new season. Think you've already made your judgement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 44 minutes ago, santheman said: Think you've already made your judgement. No, the manager has my full support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jastons Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 9 hours ago, MJC said: Well as things stand it’s a case of “so far, so good” from Stuart Kettlewell’s management of the team. To come in in February and lead us to relative safety from the position we were in when he took over was an excellent achievement so he deserved huge credit for that. I'm not sure why you are saying 'relative safety' ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageman Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 6:34 PM, MJC said: No, the manager has my full support. And the next stage is "Mind your a**e on the way out" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Should answer some questions of some fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 How long until a Scottish tabloid has him as favourite for the Hibs job ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, AllyMax said: How long until a Scottish tabloid has him as favourite for the Hibs job ? Nah, Scott Brown is the bookies early favourite apparently, aye that will end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, AllyMax said: How long until a Scottish tabloid has him as favourite for the Hibs job ? Surprisingly, The Scotsman doesn't even have him listed in their options. They do have Robinson in the running. EDIT: I see The Herald has SK listed, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 tell them to go look elsewhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mintymac Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 I’ve been pleasantly surprised how well Kettlewell has done . He took over a complete shambles of a team both how they played and the obvious lack of team spirit and confidence . Nobody could have envisaged how he actually turned it round . Other thing I like about him is his ability to realise and accept when he gets it wrong /sees its not working and changes it and finds another way . The way he’s managed to get rid of some of the players by being honest with them about there playing chances has been impressive . It’s been a total cull and he’s done it in a professional way (Efford maybe not so much ) I think we might have a decent manager on our hands and if given time and PATIENCE from fans and board then given a reasonable amount of time he will defo improve us . Probably needs another couple of windows but I think he has a clear plan of how he wants things to pan out . Hopefully he’ll get the time to do it as he started with a low bar and I feel he deserves a chance to build his own team and put his stamp on it . To summarise although he’s not in the door that long I think he GETS the club and has bought into the job quicker than I thought he would . For me a good fit for our club , a decent bloke by all accounts , firm but fair and most importantly the players seem to have bought into him unlike the previous two incumbants 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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