wellgirl Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 11:50 AM, wunderwell said: This is exactly the way that I feel. Let's remember the facts here. 1. Put out the cup by the bottom of the league with a whimper. Fans boo. He effectively states they know nothing, effectively inciting them. 2. Lose to the bottom of the league with a whimper. Already irritated fans give him abuse after being incited. Walks his ticket out of the door covering up the cracks. uj 3. Our whiter than white board, wet behind the ears board, help him with his narrative and against the FAN OWNED club. Expand I think all of this could have been handled better but I don't think it's necessarily bullshit. Some people who were at both St Johnstone games have said there was a lot of abuse directed at him and players from a small section of our support - not just booing. The issue is that all fans are now being judged in the same way. I also think the reaction to that interview was a bit over the top - even if I was really annoyed by what he said - I still wouldn't go to a game and scream and shout at him or anyone else - fans who've done that have made their choice to do it. I completely understand your points - I'm pretty sure Kettlewell knows the entire fan base wasn't against him - it just seems that the statement was rushed out and the board haven't considered what the backlash would be against the wider fan base. The well society also sent an email out saying they were sorry to lose the manager in the circumstances and said something about reflecting on the impact robust challenges can have. I wasn't really sure what to think when I read that tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 11:41 AM, Spiderpig said: The personal abuse stuff is bullshit, it's SK trying to keep his reputation intact to deflect from the fact that he had lost the dressing room and ran out of ideas. And it's worked, he's now the victim a good manager forced out of a job by the foul mouthed fans. As a rule anything written about football clubs outwith the ugly sisters by the west of Scotland media is best ignored as its mainly pandering bullshit with a blue or green tinge depending on what "big team" the journo supports. Expand Think the club and media team could have handled it better, the statement put out by Caldwell threw all the support under a bus.. really glad I can't go on Sunday, my enthusiasm at an all time low which is very unusual for me. Note to SK, good luck in future career but maybe refer to Mr McCall. That is how you resign with dignity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Pretty balanced take on things in not the old firm by Blair Meikle. Im rubbish at posting links when I'm on my phone but if you Google not the old firm Stuart Kettlewell it will take you to the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 10:34 AM, well_said said: And been told to gtf twice as well. Expand Yep, and rightly so. But someone who hated us wouldn't go out their way to apply twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishielad Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 10:10 AM, Jonesy said: It's not their job to come up with names, what difference would that make? Imrie can't hate us that much, he's applied for the job twice before. Expand My youngest knows Imrie's nephew well and Imrie doesn't hate Motherwell; he played the part of pantomime villain effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishielad Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 9:58 AM, Richie said: Ex Australia WC Manager: https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/motherwell-fc/experienced-world-cup-coach-wants-the-motherwell-managers-job-4963116 Expand Graham Arnold has been good at convincing players to opt for his team, and seems to have decent ideas on motivating and encouraging young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 1:04 PM, Jonesy said: Yep, and rightly so. But someone who hated us wouldn't go out their way to apply twice. Expand Desperate to be involved at a big club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 12:18 AM, Kmcalpin said: Its very hard to say. We don't have a low down on out of work English managers or foreign possibilities. Also which Scottish managers with other clubs are not under contract or if they are would be "amenable to being approached"? John McGlynn has a patchy record in management and fans of Hearts, Livingston and certainly Raith Rovers might have something to say. Of the early names to be mentioned I'd say Scott Brown could be a possibility. Expand Brown is a legend in his own head, no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Let Brown learn his trade elsewhere. He has not shown anything in management to date to merit a chance at the top division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 3:30 PM, Orinoco said: Let Brown learn his trade elsewhere. He has not shown anything in management to date to merit a chance at the top division. Expand But but he played for Celtic don't you know, absolute scumbag. Would be quite nice if he bumped into Cedric Kipre in a dark alleyway. He would do an impression of Dougie imrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellon Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 3:33 PM, well_said said: But but he played for Celtic don't you know, absolute scumbag. Would be quite nice if he bumped into Cedric Kipre in a dark alleyway. He would do an impression of Dougie imrie. Expand Played for celtic, you say?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 10:10 AM, Jonesy said: It's not their job to come up with names, what difference would that make? Imrie can't hate us that much, he's applied for the job twice before. Expand Never said it was their job,I was meaning suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 3:35 PM, wellon said: Played for celtic, you say?? Expand As I said earlier current or ex managers with any random connection to the ugly sisters are immediately the front runners or hot favourites, less than 24 hrs after the job became available ffs. Can you imagine the shit storm on here if Lennon was even considered 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 11:50 AM, wunderwell said: This is exactly the way that I feel. Let's remember the facts here. 1. Put out the cup by the bottom of the league with a whimper. Fans boo. He effectively states they know nothing, effectively inciting them. 2. Lose to the bottom of the league with a whimper. Already irritated fans give him abuse after being incited. Walks his ticket out of the door covering up the cracks. 3. Our whiter than white board, wet behind the ears board, help him with his narrative and against the FAN OWNED club. What I will say is well played Stuart Kettlewell, came out looking like the victim. He's not the messiah he's a very naughty boy. Expand and last year put out LC by St Mirren in 1st knock out round and SC by Morton in the 4th round playing the same guff we've played for nearly two season but doesnt suit the "last 4 games" nonsense by the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 3:49 PM, Spiderpig said: As I said earlier current or ex managers with any random connection to the ugly sisters are immediately the front runners or hot favourites, less than 24 hrs after the job became available ffs. Can you imagine the shit storm on here if Lennon was even considered 😱 Expand The usual lazy journalism in this country. The media be it radio, television or newspapers are a joke and have been for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 4:09 PM, well_said said: The usual lazy journalism in this country. The media be it radio, television or newspapers are a joke and have been for years. Expand I can't remember the media correctly predicting our new manager since around the Tommy McLean appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 4:39 PM, weeyin said: I can't remember the media correctly predicting our new manager since around the Tommy McLean appointment. Expand They couldn't predict their next breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 4:43 PM, well_said said: They couldn't predict their next breath. Expand There’s no such thing as football journalism now, they scour the fans forums / social media and get names from here and then pass it off as their own work “from a source” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I don't care what club a player played for, I just want best person for the job. I wouldn't have a problem with Brown or Lennon, both would set high standards and not tolerate slackers. Anyway let's wait and see. Beat sellik on Sunday and Frail gets the gig till end of season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 3:49 PM, Spiderpig said: As I said earlier current or ex managers with any random connection to the ugly sisters are immediately the front runners or hot favourites, less than 24 hrs after the job became available ffs. Can you imagine the shit storm on here if Lennon was even considered 😱 Expand Regarding the hiring of a new manager how much of say does the well society have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 1:17 PM, Wishielad said: My youngest knows Imrie's nephew well and Imrie doesn't hate Motherwell; he played the part of pantomime villain effectively. Expand How does his Maw feel about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 5:54 PM, texanwellfan said: Regarding the hiring of a new manager how much of say does the well society have? Expand Not a lot, that’s the job of the Motherwell board which obviously has 2 WS members on it. I’m a member of the society but firmly believe that the two boards have two jobs and apart from working together on certain things they shouldn’t interfere with the others role. edit: I’ve no doubt there are some who think that the WS should have a vote to rubber stamp any appointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 6:02 PM, Stuwell2 said: Not a lot, that’s the job of the Motherwell board which obviously has 2 WS members on it. I’m a member of the society but firmly believe that the two boards have two jobs and apart from working together on certain things they shouldn’t interfere with the others role. Expand I am not very familiar with how the club is run so how many board members are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/28/2025 at 6:05 PM, texanwellfan said: I am not very familiar with how the club is run so how many board members are there? Expand The clubs website shows 6 directors the chairman, the chief executive, finance director - both club employees - and 3 others, 2 of whom I presume are WS appointed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Greg Anderson and Tom Feeley from the WS https://thewellsociety.uk/2024/11/06/fresh-leadership-for-motherwell-and-well-society-boards/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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