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    Build-up: Hearts

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    Frear: Win has lifted confidence

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    Robinson: Belief among the squad

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    ‘Well partner up with Usave

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    Cédric Kipré extends his stay

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    U21 call-up for Cadden

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    Hospitality available for Hearts game

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    TV: Highlights from Station Park

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    Craigan: We managed the game well

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    Dundee Utd U20s 2 – 4 Motherwell U20s

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    Build-up: Hearts

    Motherwell go up against Hearts in the Ladbrokes Premiership tomorrow afternoon in the second of three consecutive home games.

    And the Steelmen head in to the encounter on the back of their first win of the season – a 2-0 win over Ross County last weekend.

    Stephen Robinson was happy to see his side get off the mark in the league and feels that three points will boost the confidence of his side ahead of tomorrow’s game.

    “We’d won five out of six before Saturday,” the manager said. “So now we’ve won six out of eight and that builds a little bit of momentum.

    “Winning games of football obviously gives you confidence and belief so there’s a lot of belief in the squad.”

    He added: “We know that our first half performance wasn’t up to what we expected on Saturday but we turned that around and the boys responded and that’s the good thing.”

    The manager will be boosted by the returns of Carl McHugh and Trevor Carson from suspension, while Elliott Frear faces a late fitness test.

    And the winger, who has been a loss to the Fir Parkers over the past couple of weeks, admits the team is brimming with confidence.

    He said: “Once you get that first win [in the league] that breeds confidence throughout the team.

    [pullquote]Winning games of football obviously gives you confidence and belief so there’s a lot of belief in the squad.[/pullquote]

    “Hearts are a big team so it’ll be tough but we’ve done our research and [in training] we’ve been working hard and we’ll be ready for Saturday.”

    He added: “It’s been a step up for me coming from the Conference to here and so far the football has been the big difference – but I’m settled up here.”

    And, with two goals to his name this season, the Englishman will be keen to return to the starting eleven and maintain his fine form.

    Cédric Kipré, who penned a one-year extension to his contract, and new signing Deimantas Petrivičius will also be available for selection tomorrow afternoon.

    Opponents Hearts will arrive at Fir Park for their fourth consecutive away game of the season due to the on-going renovation works at Tynecastle, and Jon Daly’s men will be hunting for their second victory in the Ladbrokes Premiership this term.

    Daly took over at the club as interim boss and his team arrive at Fir Park tomorrow afternoon on the back of a hard-fought draw against Rangers last weekend.

    Despite going close, the encounter ended goalless and means the Irishman has lost just once at the helm when Hearts were defeated 4-1 at the hands of Celtic.

    With one win each on the table and just one place separating the Steelmen and the Jambo’s in the top flight- there are similarities between the two sides ahead of the clash on Saturday.

    Both clubs have new managers, both are filled with new players and, with a new season and new objectives ahead, it culminates in what could be a very interesting encounter at Fir Park.

     Motherwell V Hearts
     Saturday 26th August 2017
     3.00pm
     Fir Park, Motherwell
     Available on the gate or purchase in advance from Ticket Office.

    Admission prices are as follows: 

    ADULTS    £23/£19 
    CONCESSIONS      £16/£15
    JUNIOR    £12/£9
    FAMILY      £29/£24
    • Cheaper price is for John Hunter Stand
    • Juniors are 15 and under
    • Family ticket is one adult and one junior
    • Concessions are listed as over 60, 16-18 and over and full time students
    • Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Darren  on 07722 912666 or email darren@mfcdsa.com.

    If you can’t make it to tomorrow, don’t miss the action by tuning in to mixlr.com/motherwellfc for live commentary or follow the match on Twitter @MotherwellFC

    You can see the match highlights on MFC TV’s YouTube channel, as well as full reaction and a match report right here on the official website.

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    Frear: Win has lifted confidence

    Elliott Frear looked ahead to Motherwell’s clash with Hearts this weekend as he spoke to the broadcast press at Fir Park.

    Following last Saturday’s win, the Englishman admitted him and his teammates are feeling positive.

    And the winger, who is nearing his return from injury, also reflected on his time here in Scotland so far.

    [pullquote]Once you get that first win [in the league] that breeds confidence throughout the team.[/pullquote]

    He said: “Once you get that first win [in the league] that breeds confidence throughout the team.”

    He added: “It’s been a step up for me coming from the Conference to here and so far the football has been the big difference – but I’m settled up here.”

    You can watch Motherwell number 11 speak to the press in full on MFC TV’s Official YouTube channel.

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    Robinson: Belief among the squad

    ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson believes there is momentum among the squad as his side prepare for the visit of Hearts on Saturday afternoon.

    And following a disappointing first half against Ross County, the Northern Irishman admitted he was pleased with how his side responded in the second 45.

    Speaking to the press this morning, Robinson looked ahead to the fourth league fixture of the season, and the third at Fir Park.

    [pullquote]Winning games of football obviously gives you confidence and belief so there’s a lot of belief in the squad.[/pullquote]

    He said: “We’d won five out of six before Saturday so now we’ve won six out of eight and that builds a little bit of momentum.

    “Winning games of football obviously gives you confidence and belief so there’s a lot of belief in the squad.”

    He added: “We know that our first half performance wasn’t up to what we expected on Saturday but we turned that around and the boys responded and that’s the good thing.”

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    ‘Well partner up with Usave

    Motherwell Football club has agreed a new short sponsorship deal with Usave Utility Brokers.

    The new partnership will see Usave’s logo appear on the front of each of the first team shorts for the 2017/18 season.

    Usave’s goal is simple: to obtain the best possible utility pricing for commercial entities. Whether it’s gas, electricity, water or telecoms, customers can be assured that as a result of years of experience in the industry, solid relationships built with both providers and brokers and technologically robust market analysis tools, the pricing they obtain for any company will be the best possible.

    In the coming weeks and months, Usave will be getting in contact with businesses in and around the Motherwell area to tell them their story, where they’ve come from and where they’re going as a company.

    With this in mind, and for all new business concluded with Motherwell-based businesses, the club will receive an introducer’s fee from Usave. This will provide the club with an additional revenue stream which can be used for reinvestment in the club.

    [pullquote]We believe that this an exciting opportunity for businesses to save money by utilising Usave’s experience of utility pricing and with the money being re-invested in the club, it is a win-win situation.[/pullquote]

    Usave’s Managing Director Tony Hale said: “We look forward to a very fruitful and profitable relationship with the Steelmen in the coming weeks and months and wish Motherwell Football Club all the very best for the season.

    “There’s a certain synergy between both Usave and Motherwell Football Club in that the future looks bright for both organisations. With each week that passes, Usave brings on yet more clients while in the case of Motherwell, increased fan participation and ownership in the shape of the ‘Well Society can only be a good thing.

    “I am incredibly grateful for the work of Suzanne Reid and her team behind the scenes at the club in getting this sponsorship deal off the ground. We are delighted and honoured to be sponsors along with the likes of McEwan Fraser Legal and BetPark and we are very excited about what the future holds.”

    Motherwell FC’s Head of Commercial and Marketing Suzanne Reid said: ‘The football club would like to extend our thanks to Usave for their support. We believe that this an exciting opportunity for businesses to save money by utilising Usave’s experience of utility pricing and with the money being re-invested in the club, it is a win-win situation.

    You can reach Usave Utility Brokers at their offices. Tel: 01236 550037 and email: info@usavebrokers.com or visit their website www.usavebrokers.com.

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    Cédric Kipré extends his stay

    Motherwell FC is delighted to confirm defender Cédric Kipré has extended his Fir Park contract by an extra year.

    The former PSG and Leicester City defender has made an impressive start to life in North Lanarkshire, posting a number of man-of-the-match outings as the Steelmen have recorded six wins in the opening eight matches.

    The 20-year old had initially signed for one year, but has already extended that by a further year, until the summer of 2019.

    Kipré said: “I’m very happy here and to be honest I was surprised to sign a new deal so quickly.

    “It makes it better that people around the club are very happy with me and the fans are as well – so that pushes me to do my best.

    [pullquote]It makes it better that people around the club are very happy with me and the fans are as well – so that pushes me to do my best.[/pullquote]

    “I want to make sure I stay in the team and do my very best every week. I speak with the manager a lot and what I like about him is that he takes care of everyone, so I look forward to working with him for another season.”

    ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson added: “We’re absolutely delighted Cédric has signed an extended deal as his progress so far has exceeded our expectations.

    “We brought him to the club after seeing potential in him, given he is still just 20-years old, but he has really taken to life in Scotland and is enjoying himself.

    “The key for Cédric is to continue to improve, continue to show the same sort of progress and if he does that, he’ll have an extremely bright future in the game.”

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    U21 call-up for Cadden

    ‘Well midfielder Chris Cadden has been called up to the Scotland U21 squad ahead of the Under-21 UEFA Championship Qualifier.

    And following his superb start to the 2017/18 season, Cadden will feature for his country as they take on the Netherlands.

    The call-ups have been coming thick and fast for the young Steelman, who was first picked back in August 2016.

    Cadden, who has four goals and two assists in eight appearances this term, is part of the 22-man squad to face the Dutch on September 5.

    Everyone at Motherwell FC would like to congratulate Chris on his call-up and wish him, and the squad, all the best for the Qualifier.

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    Hospitality available for Hearts game

    With this weekend’s league encounter with Hearts just around the corner, why not enjoy the clash in style with our superb hospitality packages?

    Our offers are on sale now for the fourth fixture of the Ladbrokes Premiership campaign, as Stephen Robinson’s men look to capitlise on last week’s win over Ross County.

    With a number of options, including Centenary Suite and Millennium suite hospitality, there is something for everyone to suit different price ranges.

    Season Ticket holders can upgrade to hospitality for just £45.

    If you’re not a season ticket holder you can enjoy hospitailty from £80 in the Centenary Suite of from £75 in the Millennium Suite.

    For more information, please contact: hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or phone 01698 333 333.

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    TV: Highlights from Station Park

    Extended highlights from Station Park as the Under 20s come from a goal down to beat Dundee Utd 2-4 in the Development League.

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    Craigan: We managed the game well

    Under-20s boss Stephen Craigan was pleased to see his side start their Development League campaign with a victory.

    The youngsters came from a goal down to win 4-2 at Station Park in Forfar and the Northern Irishman admitted his side showed character.

    Speaking to MFC TV at full time, Craigan reflected on his side’s opening league fixture.

    He said: “We discussed at half time at 3-1 up that the first five or six minutes of the half would be crucial to us seeing the game out.

    “In a game that we were looking comfortable in, when it went 3-2, suddenly it was a test of mettle to see how we’d deal with the situation.”

    He added: “I thought that we managed the game really well and that was the pleasing aspect in a game that could have got away from us.”

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    Dundee Utd U20s 2 – 4 Motherwell U20s

    Motherwell under-20s started their Development League campaign with a 4-2 victory over Dundee United.

    A Shea Gordon brace, a wonder strike from Adam Livingstone and a James Scott header secured all three points for the Steelmen at Station Park in Forfar.

    Stephen Craigan handed George Newell and Shaun Bowers their first starts for the under-20s on a misty Tuesday evening.

    And it was the former who looked like causing problems for the hosts in the opening exchanges as he drove with purpose at the United defence before fizzing a powerful effort in to the side netting.

    It was all Motherwell for the first ten minutes and Liam Brown went close just a minute before Davie Turnbull did too – but neither failed to test the keeper.

    Brown went closer in the 10th minute though – forcing a brilliant save from Josh Donaldson in the United goal – tipping his powerful strike narrowly over the bar.

    And then, against the run of play, the hosts took the lead. The youngsters failed to deal with a set-piece and, against the run of play, fell a goal behind when Chalmers tapped in the loose ball.

    It was a positive response from Craigan’s side though, who went close through Adam Livingstone and Shea Gordon before eventually drawing level in the 21st minute.

    An in-swinging corner was headed on goal by Dylan King but deflected off Shea Gordon to fly past Donaldson and was the least Motherwell deserved.

    Just over five minutes before the break, Craigan’s side took the lead and it was a fantastic goal all round. A neat team move was finished off in style when Livingstone stepped on to a cut-back to send his right-footed effort curling in to the top corner.

    There was still time for a third before the interval though and James Scott obliged by nodding home Livingstone’s cross. The youngster did well to direct his header downwards past Donaldson.

    The home side got off to a better start in the second period and reduced the deficit to one after their trialist was tripped in the area and Chalmers grabbed his second – coolly converting from the spot.

    Craigan decided to make a couple of changes, replacing Newell and Bowers with Falconer and Agyeman – and the two substitutes looked lively from the moment they were introduced.

    Thanks to Falconer’s inch-perfect through ball, the Steelmen reinstated their two goal lead when Gordon prodded beyond Donaldson in the 75th minute.

    One final substitute was introduced to the action with seven minutes remaining when Kyle MacDonald was introduced in place of goal scorer Scott as the youngsters looked to see the game out.