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    Under 20s to face Partick Thistle

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    Hospitality available for visit of Dundee

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    TV: Highlights from Fir Park

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    TV: McGhee content with ‘Well showing

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    Hearts draw in pictures

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    Motherwell 2 – 2 Hearts

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    Match Attax ‘Kids Choice’ Man of the Match

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    McGhee welcomes back experienced trio

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    Well Built Foundations

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    TV: Highlights from Ainslie Park

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    Under 20s to face Partick Thistle

    Motherwell U20s are back in action on Tuesday afternoon when they take on Partick Thistle at the Excelsior Stadium.

    The youths have struggled to find consistency in recent weeks, unable to put a run of wins together.

    However, having already eliminated Thistle from the Youth Cup, ‘Well know all three points would leapfrog Stephen Craigan’s men above the Firhill outfit as they currently trail by three points, but have a superior goal difference.

    Like ‘Well, Thistle have had mixed results this season. They lost 1-2 to St Mirren last midweek, but that came off the back of a thumping 2-6 away win against Hearts the previous week.

    The match will take place at the Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie, with kick-off at 2pm.

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    Hospitality available for visit of Dundee

    Dundee FC visit Fir Park Saturday 12th December and we’ve a fantastic lunch menu available

    It’s a 3pm kick-off, so why not combine an afternoon meal with a competitive Ladbrokes Premiership game against the Dens Park side in one of our atmospheric hospitality suites.

    All packages include a ticket, match programme, team-sheet and half time refreshments.

    You can choose from three packages:

    Centenary Claret: Arrive at our Centenary Suite for 1pm. Full, four course table service with access to a pay bar till kick off and then again for an hour post-match.

    Book now from only £60 for an adult and £45 for a child under 16.

    Centenary Amber: Arrive at our Centenary Suite for 1pm. Full four course table service with complimentary bar and then again for an hour post-match.

    Book now for £99 for an adult and £55 for a child under 16.

    Millennium Ticket: Enjoy a lighter bite pre-match and at half-time with a complimentary bar for one-hour pre & post-match.

    Book now for £70 for an adult and £35 for a child under 16.

    Remember, Season Ticket holders can upgrade to hospitality for just £25.

    01698 333333 | hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk

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    TV: Highlights from Fir Park

    Extended highlights from a soaking Fir Park as Motherwell and Hearts play out an entertaining 2-2 draw.

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    TV: McGhee content with ‘Well showing

    ‘Well boss Mark McGhee declared himself content with his team after an entertaining 2-2 draw with Hearts.

    The Steelmen were twice ahead, firstly through Louis Moult then Marvin Johnson, but were twice pegged back, with Hearts’ second through Osman Sow a 35-yard stunner.

    However, ‘Well fans watched a spirited, gritty and hard-working performance from their team in horrendous conditions, with torrential rain and high winds.

    “It was a great game,” explained McGhee. “I’m quite content with the result but the performance is probably more important at this stage.

    “I want to see something that we can build on and I saw that today.”

    [pullquote]I’m quite content with the result but the performance is probably more important at this stage.[/pullquote]

    McGhee praised prolific striker Moult, but said he is constantly learning from playing alongside veteran Premiership hit man Scott McDonald.

    Moult needs just two goals to be in double-figures for the campaign, and McGhee has high hopes for the former Stoke striker.

    “I’m a big fan of Louis is a terrific young player and has that instinct for goal,” he added.

    “The way he works for the team is great. He gets in between defenders and holds the ball up and runs the channels; a bit of everything.

    “But I think he needs someone like Scott alongside him to help him and instruct him, and to show him where to be and tell him where to be.”

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    Hearts draw in pictures

    Action images from today’s 2-2 draw with Hearts in the Ladbrokes Premiership at Fir Park.

    Snaps courtesy of SNSPix.

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    Motherwell 2 – 2 Hearts

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     Phil McGhee Fir Park

    The horrendous conditions failed to dampen both Hearts and Motherwell’s enthusiasm as fans were treated to a highly competitive and entertaining 2-2 draw.

    And although Motherwell might be disappointed at twice surrendering a lead through goals from Louis Moult and Marvin Johnson, the home fans will be encouraged from an all round improved performance and gritty spirit from the men in Claret and Amber.

    Mark McGhee had arguably his strongest line-up with Stevie Hammell making his first appearance since September. Keith Lasley also returned from injury and with Stephen McManus free from suspension, the ‘Well side had a very experienced look about it.

    That experience and determination showed from the kick-off as the home side pressed for an immediate advantage.

    And it almost paid off within a minute when Moult latched onto Blazej Augustyn’s loose pass at the edge of the box but Neil Alexander raced out to block the ‘Well striker’s drive at goal.

    The Hearts ‘keeper didn’t look as smart 30 seconds later when under pressure from Moult, he dropped the ball on his goal line leaving the ‘Well striker a simple tap-in for the easiest of his eight goals this season.

    Motherwell looked hungry for more when Hearts pulled level in the ninth minute. Kieran Kennedy was caught in the middle of the home half when Osman Sow sent Juanna Delago in behind Stephen McManus. The Tyncastle side’s top scorer never looked like wasting the chance, calmly stroking the ball beyond the advancing Connor Ripley.

    The ‘Well ‘keeper came to his side’s rescue three minutes later when Kennedy’s slack pass played in Sow but Ripley stood firm to block.

    It was end-to-end stuff and two minutes later Marvin Johnson’s cut back picked out Stephen Pearson but his drive from eight-yards was blocked by Augustyn on its way to goal. Another Johnson run and cut back set up McDonald but his low drive rippled the net on the wrong side of the post.

    Just before the half hour mark Ripley produced a stunning save to push away Callum Paterson’s powerful header and keep the scores level.

    The Fir Parkers then created two openings to restore their lead. Firstly, a great burst from Johnson took him to the visitor’s goal line. His low cross found McDonald’s but his stab at goal was denied as Alexander pushed the ball across the face of his goal to safety.

    Josh Law then worked his way to the box on the other side and his low cross found Johnson who took a touch before hammering the ball straight at Alexander.

    After an action packed first half, the players faced horrendous conditions at the start of the second and it was fifteen minutes before either could muster an attempt at goal when McDonald’s attempt was blocked by Augustyn on the six-yard line.

    A minute later the Aussie striker burst into the box and his low angled drive was sneaking inside the far post until Alexander threw himself full stretch to save.

    After 65 minutes, as the rain finally subsided leaving a sodden pitch, Motherwell powered themselves back in front with a terrific goal.

    Scott McDonald bravely won a tackle five yards into the opposition half to send Johnson off and running. And after carrying the ball to the Hearts’ box he confidently stepped inside Augustyn before slamming his shot across McDonald for a fabulous finish.

    However, that was matched by Hearts’ equaliser four minutes later when Sow from fully 35-yards unleashed a drive which sent the ball whizzing past Ripley and make it 2-2.

    On a wet and sticky surface both sides had half chances but it was left to Ripley to earn his side a deserved point eight minutes from time when he reacted superbly to block another thumping 12-yard effort from Sow.

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     Ally Reilly at Fir Park

     FT: Motherwell 2 – 2 Hearts

    91′ | 2-2
    Pearson booked for trying to get the ball off Juanma. Hits the deck in dramatic fashion.

    90′ | 2-2
    Two minutes added on

    84′ | 2-2
    Motherwell sub, Robinson on for McDonald

    81′ | 2-2
    Close for Hearts! Juanma fires over the bar after a succession of blocked shots. Should really have scored.

    79′ | 2-2
    Grimshaw booked for a challenge on McGhee just inside the Motherwell half.

    Young ‘Well fans can select their Man of the Match now. Simply use #MatchAttaxMOTM with their choice, name & age.

    67′ | 2-2
    Goal – Sow pulls Hearts level again with a long range strike.

    67′ | 2-1
    Motherwell sub, Johnson makes way for Ainsworth..

    JOHNSON twists and turns and fires low past Alexander to deservedly put ‘Well 2-1 up!!!!

    GGOOOOAALLLLL!!!!

    61′ | 1-1
    Another good chance for the Aussie but Alexander gets down well and makes the stop from his shot from just outside the box

    60′ | 1-1
    Grimshaw latches on to Law’s throw-in and cuts it back to McDonald but his shot is header clear by Augustyn.

    57′ | 1-1
    Not an awful lot to talk about in this half so far. Weather really not helping matters.

    51′ | 1-1
    Hearts sub, Oshaniwa off for McGhee

    47′ | 1-1
    ‘Well cut Hearts open but at the final pass, Moult can only find Oshaniwa who takes no chances and knocks it out for a corner.

    McDonald and Moult get the second 45 underway. It’s absolutely pouring here now!

    HT: Motherwell 1 – 1 Hearts. An entertaining first 45…..

    34′ | 1-1
    Law puts it on a plate for Johnson but on his weaker foot, he fires straight into Alexander’s arms.

    31′ | 1-1
    Very nearly 2 for ‘Well but somehow Alexander gets a touch on McDonald’s close range shot from Johnson’s powerful low cross!

    30′ | 1-1
    From the free-kick Ripley is called into action, spectacularly palming away Augustyn’s header from close range!

    29′ | 1-1
    Hammell booked for a pull on Sow’s shirt as he broke clear down the wing.

    22′ | 1-1
    Pallardo booked for a challenge on Pearson in the middle of the park.

    20′ | 1-1
    Fine chance for McDonald after some neat interplay with Moult but from 12 yards fires into the side netting.

    15′ | 1-1
    Great play sets free Johnson who squares to Pearson but Rossi throws himself in the way of it to make a block!

    13′ | 1-1
    Slack back pass by Kennedy gives Sow a great chance on goal but Ripley spreads himself and saves with his foot!

    9′ | 1-1
    Goal – Juanma pulls Hearts level after a long ball up front wasn’t dealt with and Sow slid him in to chip over Ripley.

    8′ | 1-0
    Ouch! Johnson slides to try and keep the ball in play but almost end up going through the advertising board. Thankfully ok.

    …decent delivery, headed clear by Paterson.

    6′ | 1-0
    Free-kick in a decent area on the right, to be taken by Hammell…..

    What a start!!! The ball is hooked into the box, Moult out jumps Alexander and prods it into the empty net. 1-0!!!

    GGGOOOAAALLLLL!!!!

    Kick-off: Sow and Delgado get the game underway. COYW!!!!

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    Match Attax ‘Kids Choice’ Man of the Match

    Young Well fans can now have their say with the ‘Kids Choice’ Match Attax Man of the Match award.

    From the 80th minute of any home league game, supporters can make their selection via twitter, by ‘tweeting’ their choice to @motherwellfc and @MyTopps with the hashtag #MatchAttaxMOTM

    The player with the most votes will win the ‘Kids Choice’ Match Attax Man of the Match award, with Topps randomly selecting one lucky ‘tweeter’ to present a very special award to the player – a giant Match Attax Man of the Match Trading Card while also winning a Match Attax Goody Bag worth £25.

    The winner will get the paparazzi treatment, with photos of the presentation appearing in the next edition of club’s Match-day Programme!

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    McGhee welcomes back experienced trio

    ‘Well boss Mark McGhee is looking forward to recalling an experienced trio to his squad for Saturday’s match with Hearts.

    Skipper Keith Lasley, left-back Steven Hammell and centre back Stephen McManus all missed last week’s defeat at the Global Energy Stadium, with the first two on the side-lines for longer through injury.

    With almost 1000 Motherwell games between them, it’s a huge slice of experience that has been missing, particularly with a number of younger players in the starting eleven without many first-team appearances.

    All three are available for selection again and McGhee hopes their presence, together with the added competition for a start, will aid in his side’s efforts to halt high-flying Hearts.

    In a wide-ranging sit-down interview with MFC TV, the Fir Park boss said of the three: “It’s not just games that we’ve missed these lads, it’s been on the training ground too.

    [pullquote]“The influence they have can only be positive, so I would expect an improved performance. I know it’s going to be difficult, but I hope it will look different to what it did at Dingwall.[/pullquote]

    “Okay, Stephen McManus has still been with us as he was only suspended, but we missed Las and Hammy for a number of weeks.

    “The influence they have can only be positive, so I would expect an improved performance. I know it’s going to be difficult, but I hope it will look different to what it did at Dingwall.

    “Whether we can beat Hearts or not remains to be seen but for me, Hearts are no different to any other team. All teams in this league can beat each other on any given day.

    “Of course, it will be difficult with them going well, but we’ve got to ensure we make it equally or more difficult than they do for us.

    “If we can find one of our better performances, I still believe we have enough in the team to win the match.”

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    Well Built Foundations

    The Well Society & The Foundation of Hearts have teamed up to celebrate fan ownership at Saturday’s (November 28th) match against Hearts here at Fir Park.

    Both supporters’ groups are aiming to break new ground in Scottish football by becoming the majority shareholder of their respective clubs.

    Rivals on the park, both the Well Society & Foundation of Hearts have formed a working rapport off it as they both bid to fulfil their respective aims.

    The Well Society Chairman, Brian McCafferty said: “The Well Society is delighted to team up with the Foundation of Hearts for a fan-ownership week. We both have similar goals and it makes sense to collaborate with each other on ways to achieve them. Hopefully, sooner rather than later both clubs will be owned and run by the fans and the joint campaign will help in some way to achieve that.”

    Foundation of Hearts chairman Brian Cormack said: “It’s great that the two groups have managed to get together to celebrate what we have achieved so far and reinforce what we are striving for.

    “It is fitting that the fans will play their part both before and at half-time on the day.

    “The sight of the team emerging from the tunnel wearing the Foundation of Hearts tribute kit for the first time will also be an immensely proud moment for the FoH board and members alike.”

    To mark the occasion, each player will be accompanied by a mascot before the game, while a further four mascots from each club will display a banner of their respective fans group.

    Hearts and Motherwell fans will then go head-to-head in a penalty competition at half-time.

    Both Well Society directors and the Foundation of Hearts board will be available to meet the fans at the match, with a FoH  information stall to be set up in the away end.

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    TV: Highlights from Ainslie Park

    Extended highlights from Ainslie Park where Luke Watt’s strike wasn’t enough to prevent defeat with the Under 20s losing  2-1 to Hibernian.