STUART KETTLEWELL is up for the challenge of repeating last season's incredible Old Firm style form - despite losing half of his winning team.
The Motherwell boss blasted the Fir Park men to safety last term with a stunning second half of the campaign where he picked up more points than champions Celtic and only one less than Michael Beale's Rangers.
But Kettlewell is facing a Steelmen rebuilding mission with top scorer Kevin van Veen heading for the exit along with youngster Max Johnston, defender Dan Casey and midfielder Sean Goss.
Centre-back Calum Butcher is also facing four months out after surgery - leaving the Well gaffer with a job on his hands.
Kettlewell wants a lean, mean squad this term but he's hoping a cool £300,000 compensation cheque for Johnston and a few more departures might leave him room for four new faces and tee him up for the task of kicking on from last season.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 14, 2023 من Daily Record.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 14, 2023 من Daily Record.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
CLOSE LOOK
Boss Bren will have old target Ademola in his sights yet again
NO PLACE LIKE ROME BALLE
Captain Callum channels spirit of 2019 as he plots another Euro glory night for Bhoys on Italian soil
We kept foot on Gas.. Celts should do the same
La Dea gaffer knows what it's like to suffer Champs League beatings but urges Rodgers to never change side's style
Butt of luck
Gunners edge to win after Martinelli strike goes in off keeper's backside
IT COULD BE CUE!
Snooker's new Golden Ball will now be worth $1million
GET ON TOUR BUS BOYS
Rory urges Warriors stars to aim for British Lions spot
I had to choose who to save.. it's unbearable still
Field worker recalls horror of 1984 famine in Ethiopia
My pal Walter made special me feel
McCoist hails impact of mentor Smith
Toony rallying call to wear poppies and change lives
SCOTLAND rugby coach Gregor Townsend has urged people to show they care by wearing a poppy.
PUTIN PORT ATTACKS DELAYING VITAL AID
PM: Russia risks starving millions by hitting ships