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[Argy1e]

No player who has refused a new contract under Adams has gone on to better things. The players offered new deals should think about that. If you're prepared to work then Adams gets the absolute best out of you.

The players at Motherwell might disagree. They'll be in their second national cup final in a couple of weeks.

Hardly a better standard of football though.

Ainsworth had a comfortable life as a first teamer there and instead took a risk to travel the length of Britain to join us instead.

Comfortable life as a first teamer? Not even close. He came off the bench for half an hour here and there. barely played the season before we signed him.

He played 39 league and cup games in his final Motherwell season.

No, he played a part in 39 league and cup games, but it was often a very minor role for a short time after being subbed on.