The best of the action from New Central Park in Kelty where Stephen Craigan’s youngsters lost 3-2 to Dunfermline.
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Lasley: A disappointing result
Tuesday 21 February 2017U20s assistant manager Keith Lasley admitted that it was a “disappointing” showing this afternoon as the youngsters fell 3-2 to Dunfermline in the Development League.
Speaking to MFC TV at full time, the skipper admitted that the game may have panned out differently had the Steelmen taken their chances while they were on top early on.
[pullquote]It was disappointing obviously, but we had some good play at times after going behind, again – which we feel has been a problem for us in recent weeks.[/pullquote]
He added: “But we responded well, got back in front and at that point we had a good chance with Blythy heading just wide. I think if we go 3-1 up at that point it maybe changes the game.
“So from our point of view I think we’re disappointed that we didn’t kick on at that point when we were ahead.”
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Dunfermline U20s 3 – 2 Motherwell U20s
Tuesday 21 February 2017Motherwell failed to follow up on last week’s victory and keep their momentum as they suffered a 3-2 loss away to Dunfermline this afternoon.
And despite an enjoyable opening 30 minutes for the onlookers at New Central Park, the game had next to no talking points in a dull second half.
An early setback was turned around when Jacob Blyth thundered the travelling Steelmen level after ten minutes, before Davie Turnbull gave Stephen Craigan’s youngsters the lead.
But a wonder strike from full back Conner Duthie in the 30th minute was ultimately the winning strike and secured all three points for the hosts.
Stephen Craigan included four senior players in his side in Russell Griffiths, Lee Lucas, Lionel Ainsworth and Jacob Blyth, and despite falling behind after just five minutes, the Steelmen responded well.
Dunfermline forward Callum Smith capitalised on a mix up in the Motherwell defence to stride through a grab an earlylead for the home side
However, the Steelmen responded terrifically and were on the front foot for the majority of the opening exchanges despite being a goal down.
However, Craigan’s youngsters didn’t take too long to draw level when Blyth thundered a strike past the helpless Dunfermline keeper in the tenth minute.
Three minutes later and they led thanks to Davie Turnbull when Tom Fry’s cross found the midfielder who stabbed it home.
Much like the ‘Well responded positively, the home side found a new gear and clawed their way back in to the lead.
Terrific work from full back Conner Duthie allowed forward David Hopkirk to get a shot away from a tight angle. Despite getting a hand to it, Griffiths couldn’t quite turn it round his post and it nestled in the bottom, far corner.
On the half hour mark, the hosts took the lead and it was a wonder goal too. Duthie, who’d been lively from the off, cut inside from left back on to his right foot and fired an unstoppable strike in to the top corner.
There weren’t many chances in the remainder of the half until the ball dropped for Adam Livingstone 25 yards out, but his effort spun off target.
The second half was much the same, with substitute Dylan Mackin’s speculative curling effort from range in the 88th minute the only time Motherwell went close to equalising.
It was an opportunity to keep pace with league leaders Hibernian missed for the youngsters, who face Celtic next in the Development League on Monday night at the Excelsior Stadium.
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Two matches for the Under 20s
Monday 20 February 2017Stephen Craigan’s Under 20s side face two big games in the next seven days as they battle it out for the Development League title.
The young Steelmen will take on Dunfermline Atheltic at Kelty Hearts’ New Central Park this Tuesday (21st February) afternoon – kick-off is 2pm.
They will then face Celtic next Monday (27th February) night at the Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie. Kick-off for that one is 6pm.
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Robinson returns as first-team coach
Monday 20 February 2017Motherwell FC is today delighted to confirm Northern Irishman Stephen Robinson has returned to the club as First-Team Coach.
Robinson was assistant to both Ian Baraclough and Mark McGhee, firstly helping guide ‘Well to safety in 2014/15 before playing a huge part in getting the side back into the top six the following year.
His sterling reputation as a coach prompted Oldham Athletic to offer him the manager’s position during the summer and he was reluctantly allowed to depart.
Unfortunately, things didn’t quite work out as planned at Latics despite a complete overhaul in the playing staff. He left his position at Boundary Park back in January.
[pullquote]It’s good to be back. I took the first training session this morning and it was good to see everyone.[/pullquote]
However, that has allowed the seven-times capped former Spurs, Bouremouth and Luton winger to return home to Motherwell, where he will work alongside both McGhee and his assistant, James McFadden.
Lisburn-born Robinson has also been involved with the Northern Irish FA set-up, holding posts at both youth and senior squad level.
Speaking of his return to North Lanarkshire, the 42-year old told MFC TV: “It’s good to be back. I took the first training session this morning and it was good to see everyone.
“There were a lot of familiar faces obviously and of the new boys that have come in they’ve impressed me as well, so it’s great to be back involved in it again.”
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Aberdeen tickets: reduced prices
Monday 20 February 2017Aberdeen are offering reduced rates for the Ladbrokes Premiership game on Saturday 11th March 2017.
The prices are reduced in phases as follows and are available now from the Fir Park ticket office.
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Until 22 Feb 23rd Feb to 5th March 6th – 10th March 11th March 50% off 30% off 20% off Full Price ADULTS £12.50 £17.50 £20 £25 Over 65 £9.50 £13 £15 £19 Students and Over 75 £7.50 £10.50 £12 £15 Under 18 £5 £7 £8 £10 Under 12 £3 £4 £4.50 £6 -
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Winning mascot design selected
Monday 20 February 2017The brand new Motherwell mascot has been selected from hundreds of design entries and is set to be revealed soon.
The winning design, which is currently being drawn up professionally, was created by a lucky young ‘Well fan who is set to receive the following prizes:
- The mascot will be your best buddy for life.
- You will be the first ever fan to meet them.
- You will be the first fan to walk out the tunnel with the new mascot at a game
- You will meet the first team
- You will meet the first team manager
- You will be invited by the mascot here for your next birthday VIP style
- You will receive a full Motherwell Kit
- A signed ball from the team
- A visit by a first team player and the mascot to your school
- One adult and one child ticket for the remaining games of the 2016/17 season.
- Hero status amongst all of your friends!
Everyone who entered the competition will receive a complimentary match ticket.
We will be visiting the winning designers school to reveal the design and congratulate the lucky supporter in the coming weeks, before the new Fir Park mascot will be revealed to all!
Marketing and Fan Engagement Manager Ryan Murrant said: “We would like to thank everyone who entered this exciting competition – you will all be receiving a complimentary match ticket.
“But of course, the winner has been picked, and we can’t wait to reveal the fantastic design with you all.”
He added: “The whole competition was a wonderful example of the importance of engaging with the supporters.
“The club is very unique in that we involve the fans so much, and once more we would like to thank you all for entering, as well as the MFC Community Trust for their support.”
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Roger Hynd: 1942-2017
Sunday 19 February 2017Motherwell FC is today saddened to learn of the passing of former manager Roger Hynd, aged 75.
Roger, the nephew of Liverpool legend Bill Shankly, had a fine playing career, most notably for Rangers with whom he had played in a European Final, and Birmingham City in the English top flight.
He arrived at Fir Park in 1977 following a spell in which John Hagart had acted as caretaker following Willie McLean’s departure.
The traditional new manager “bounce” was certainly visible. His first seven games in charge saw five wins against Partick Thistle, Celtic, St. Mirren, Ayr United and Arboath, with two draws, against Dundee United and Aberdeen, with the loss of a solitary goal at Tannadice.
This form had brought a new found belief to Fir Park as the Champions elect Rangers came to North Lanarkshire in February 1978. The atmosphere generated by the 20,000 crowd had the old stadium crackling with anticipation as the Steelmen and Light Blues took to the field.
Within minutes the ‘Well fans were in dreamland as the hosts raced into a two goal lead through strikes from Jimmy O’Rourke and Vic Davidson.
As the teams settled to restart the game, there appeared to be an “exchange” between Home defender, Willie McVie and a section of Rangers fans. Within seconds, thousands of visiting fans invaded were on the pitch, leaving the referee with no option but to take the players back to the sanctuary of the dressing rooms.
Around half an hour had passed before order was restored, allowing Rangers to finally kick off again. The break had allowed the then Rangers boss, Jock Wallace, to settle and rearrange things from Motherwell’s whirlwind start, and the visitors clicked into gear, eventually running out 5-3 winners in a truly titanic struggle.
The final four league games of 1977/78 season saw four defeats, all without troubling the opposing goalkeeper. And whilst everybody else in the country was settling down that summer to watch Scotland having a crack at winning the World Cup in Argentina, Roger was hatching a plan to make the his first full season in charge at Fir Park an improvement on the sixth place finish the club had just earned.
And he appeared to have bought shrewdly that close season with ‘keeper, Dave Latchford, defender Alan Mackin and strikers John Clifford and Mike Larnach all arriving from Birmingham City, Queen’s Park, Celtic and Newcastle United respectively.
The first game of the new campaign would see West Bromwich Albion at Fir Park for Joe Wark’s Testimonial, only the second such game sanctioned by the club after Charlie Aitken’s, twenty-one years earlier. It’s fair to say Motherwell with, Roger’s new recruits involved, couldn’t cope with winger Laurie Cunningham, who’d go on to star for Real Madrid, as the English aces romped to an 8-1 win.
The start to the season wasn’t favourable though and after just a few months, Hynd had handed in his resignation. That ended his association with professional football and he spent a significant part of his career away from the game in teaching.
Although history won’t necessarily recall Hynd’s time in North Lanarkshire as a roaring success, his 14 wins, 19 defeats and only 3 draws, is not a record to be ashamed of whatsoever.
Everyone at Motherwell FC would like to express our sincere condolences to Roger’s wife Jane, along with the entire Hynd family at this very sad time.
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TV: Highlights from Celtic Park
Saturday 18 February 2017Extended highlights from Celtic Park where despite a spirited performance Motherwell lose 2-0 to Celtic.
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Celtic loss in pictures
Saturday 18 February 2017Images from today’s 2-0 loss to Celtic in the Ladbrokes Premiership at Celtic Park.
Snaps courtesy of SNSPix
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