The referee for Saturday’s Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Rangers at Ibrox is Steven McLean.
It will be McLean’s fifth match in charge this season and his second since the turn of the year, following a midweek away win to Ross County in February.
Prior to that, the official took charge of the goalless draw with Killie at Fir Park in December, the 1-3 home loss to Hearts in September and the Rangers League Cup group match in July, when the ‘Well lost 2-0.
That all-important away win against the Staggies last month broke the run of losses whilst McLean has been in charge – and the Fir Parkers will be keen to follow that up this weekend.
Now one of Scotland’s most recognisable whistlers, ‘Well fans will be familiar with the 35-year old, who will be on the Ibrox turf for this weekends game as he celebrates his 36th birthday.
His overall record in charge of Motherwell reads sixteen wins, eight defeats and five draws from twenty-nine matches.
In those games, ‘Well have scored 53 and conceded 47. 86 cautions have been dished out, 48 flashed at those wearing Claret and Amber.
Four players have been sent off, two for ‘Well (Fraser Kerr and Keith Lasley in the same match against Killie in February 2013).
McLean will be assisted by Sean Carr and Jordon Stokoe; with Alan Newlands on fourth official duties.