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    Motherwell accepted into Project Brave

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    Madden in charge for Dons clash

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    Cadden and Campbell feature for Scotland

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    Getting to Know Craig Tanner

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    Hospitality and Christmas party deal

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    ‘Well support Rainbow Laces campaign

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    Cup final tickets on general sale

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    Campbell & Cadden start for Scotland

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    Sitting down with Stephen Robinson

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    Getting to Know Andy Rose

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    Motherwell accepted into Project Brave

    Motherwell FC has been accepted into the elite level of the Scottish FA’s new youth development programme Project Brave.

    The governing body has announced the confirmation of club placings in the new academy structure, which they state is designed to improve the overall standard of young Scottish footballers.

    Motherwell will be joined at elite level by Aberdeen, Celtic, Hamilton Academical, Hearts, Hibernian, Kilmarnock and Rangers. Games under the new structure, which is for age groups up to under 18s, will begin from the start of the 2018/19 season.

    Clubs have been split into three categories: elite, progressive and performance. The ‘progressive’ category will include clubs with aspirations to play at elite level who do not currently meet the criteria.

    Motherwell will face their fellow ‘elite’ clubs three times across the course of a season and will also play one game against each ‘progressive’ academy. The club will continue to receive a fixed block grant from the Scottish FA each year for operating an ‘elite’ academy.

    Motherwell’s Chief Operating Officer Alan Burrows said: “We are obviously delighted to be awarded elite status, particularly as the staff at the club have put in a significant amount work over the last six months to ensure we achieved our goal.

    “Motherwell is a club which has a reputation throughout its existence for producing and developing young players who later become future internationals. You think of Gary McAllister and Phil O’Donnell. You think of Lee McCulloch and Steven Hammell. James McFadden and Stephen Pearson. And that’s just the recent ones.

    “Now, as the only fully fan-owned club in the Scottish Premiership, and in Project Brave, having that pathway which culminates in effective player trading is a cornerstone of our strategy and model.

    “So despite our fairly public reservations, we had no other option or choice but to strive to be at the elite level, alongside the seven other clubs named today. What it means for us in real terms is a significant financial outlay in terms of the staff and infrastructure at the academy, but that’s part of our commitment to youth football and the production of good young players.

    “It’s our job as a club to ensure we can meet those obligations whilst still trying to be competitive as a club, both on and off the park.

    “We currently have academy talent representing every single youth side Scotland has from schoolboys to under 21s. We have rivals from both sides of the border circling our club constantly looking to try and entice our young players and, most importantly, we have academy graduates who have stepped up and play regularly in our first team, proving their worth.

    “Those are all positive performance indicators. We will have dedicated recruitment, analysis and sports science arms that will make what we offer as good as any other academy in Scotland.”

    Scottish FA performance director Malky Mackay said: “This is a significant milestone for Project Brave. Club Academy Scotland is a fundamental part of the process and a lot of work has gone into developing the criteria used to assess the clubs.

    “From day one this has been a collaborative activity. The clubs have been engaged at every step, with daily dialogue to help with their applications. We have been heartened and inspired by so many of the positive things we have seen in regards to the development of young Scottish footballers and our aim is to assist clubs and encourage them to hit the highest possible standards.”

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    Madden in charge for Dons clash

    The referee for Saturday’s Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Aberdeen at Pittodrie is Bobby Madden.

    The match will be Bobby’s fourth in charge of the Steelmen this campaign – after the 39-year-old took charge of the 1-0 loss against Hibs, the 2-1 loss against Rangers on the opening day and the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock.

    His overall record in charge of the Steelmen reads eight wins; fifteen defeats and one draw from twenty-four games. The Fir Parkers have netted 31 times, and conceded 44. In those games, he has booked 69 players, 38 of those cautions flashed at players wearing Claret and Amber.

    Three players have been sent for an early shower, Anthony Stokes for a lunging tackle on Keith Lasley at Celtic Park last season, Stuart Carswell – who came off the bench against Partick and picked up two yellows – and Keith Lasley after the now-assistant manager picked up a red card for a late challenge on Kenny McLean.

    Bobby will be ably assisted by Gordon Crawford and David Roome. Euan Anderson is on fourth official duties.

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    Cadden and Campbell feature for Scotland

    Allan Campbell and Chris Cadden played the full 90 minutes for Scotland’s Under 21s as they lost 2-0 to Ukraine on Tuesday night.

    The Motherwell pair, who both also featured in the draw with Latvia last week, played in midfield for Scot Gemmill’s side in front of a crowd of just over 1000 people at McDiarmid Park.

    Ukraine struck in the 45th and 90th minutes through Andriy Boryachuck and Viktor Kovalenko respectively, the clinching goal coming as Scotland pressed for an equaliser.

    Cadden almost gave the young Scots the lead in the first half but saw his shot blocked in the early exchanges.

    Scotland now sit fourth in their Euro 2019 qualifying group after five games, six points behind England in top spot. Their next qualifying match is against Andorra in March.

    Scotland: Fulton, Smith (Hardie 71), Taylor, McCrorie, McKenna, Campbell, Mallan, Cadden, Morgan, Thomas (Williamson 55), McBurnie (Wright 77).

    Subs not used: Ruddy, Kerr, Docherty, Archibald.

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    Getting to Know Craig Tanner

    Summer signing Craig Tanner answers some quick fire questions in the latest instalment of ‘Getting to Know’.

    The attacker reveals some interesting nicknames given to him by Carl McHugh and Peter Hartley, what his hidden talent is and what flavour of ice cream he’d describe himself as.

    For more exclusive content, subscribe to MFC TV’s official YouTube channel.

    Getting to know…

    >> Cédric Kipré

    >> Gaël Bigirimana

    >> Charles Dunne

    >> Trevor Carson

    >> Andy Rose

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    Hospitality and Christmas party deal

    Planning a Christmas day out next month? Why not spend the day with us here at Motherwell Football Club with our special hospitality and Christmas party offer.

    We play host to Dundee on December 23 and we’re offering an upgrade to one of our Christmas party nights for just £19.91 when you take out a hospitality package for the match.

    Season ticket holders can buy hospitality for £45 per person, while non-season ticket holders can buy for £80 per person. Then it’s just an extra £19.91 to add on a night out here at Fir Park with a fabulous three-course meal, before dancing the night away with our DJ.

    You can find out information about our hospitality packages here.

    To book and make sure you don’t miss out, call our team on 01698 333333.

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    ‘Well support Rainbow Laces campaign

    Motherwell Football Club is pleased to be supporting Stonewall Scotland’s Rainbow Laces campaign.

    This year, we will be showing our support for LGBT players and fans through Stonewall Scotland’s Rainbow Laces campaign. The campaign also has the support of the Scottish Professional Football League.

    The Rainbow Laces campaign aims to make sporting environments more inclusive for LGBT fans and players by raising awareness of anti-LGBT abuse.

    Research carried out last year found that 72% of football fans have heard anti-LGBT remarks at games over the last five years, while 20% of 18 to 24 year olds said they would be “embarrassed” if their favourite player came out as LGBT.

    “Our club believes in equality and inclusion for all,” Motherwell chief operating officer Alan Burrows said. “Football should be a welcoming environment for everyone.”

    Colin Macfarlane, director of Stonewall Scotland, said: “We’re delighted that Motherwell FC is supporting Rainbow Laces, and standing with LGBT fans. Many LGBT people want to take part in sport, either as players or fans, but abuse from a small minority makes many people feel unsafe.

    “Wearing Rainbow Laces is a great way to show your support, and to help make sport more inclusive for everyone.”

    Neil Doncaster, the chief executive of the SPFL, added: “We believe that everyone should feel welcome and included at football matches, whether they are playing or simply spectating.

    “There is no place in sport for discrimination of any kind and we hope this campaign will lead to greater levels of tolerance and understanding.”

    You can follow Stonewall Scotland @StonewallScot and get involved in the conversation on Twitter via #RainbowLaces. You can find out more about Stonewall Scotland here.

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    Cup final tickets on general sale

    Tickets for our Betfred Cup final with Celtic are now on general sale.

    Purchases can be made from the ticket office and Chapman Building office. Photographic ID will be required at time of purchase.

    The Steelmen will take to the pitch at Hampden in their first major final since 2011 on Sunday, November 26.

    Ticket prices

    The club has agreed an allocation of an initial 13,500 tickets for the match, with the ability to get approximately another 1,500 more should they be required.

    Please note that there are no concession tickets available for the South Stand. The SPFL say it is not possible to receive such tickets.

    West Stand Sections A1 – A7 & B1 – B5

    Adults: £30
    Concessions: £15

    South Section Lower Section P1 – P6

    Adults: £35

    South Section Lower Section O1 – O2

    Adults: £40

    South Stand Wheelchair: £15 Adult / £5 for Concession

    West Stand Wheelchair: £10 Adult / £5 for Concession

    Concessions are listed as under 16s and over 65s.

    As per SPFL instructions, tickets will be sold from Area P1 towards P6, Area A1 towards A7 and then Area B1 towards B3

    Anyone requiring Ambulant or Wheelchair tickets should contact Brian Davidson on 07725 917161 or brian@mfcdsa.com

    Telephone Bookings

    Due to the short timescale, we are unable to post tickets. These will be available for collection from the Chapman Office from Thursday, November 16. A £1 admin charge will be applied per telephone booking. No telephone bookings will be taken at the weekends.

    Travel

    Bus tickets are sold out.

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    Campbell & Cadden start for Scotland

    Allan Campbell and Chris Cadden both started as Scotland Under 21s were held to a 1-1 draw with Latvia in Perth this evening.

    Campbell, operating in central midfield, turned in a Man of the Match performance for Scot Gemmell’s side. Cadden started initially in a more central role, but proved far more effective for the dark blues when he was shifted to his familiar position out on the right.

    In a match the Scots dominated from start to finish, the Latvians scored the opener very much against the run of play in first-l half stoppage time, Roberts Uldrikis heading home Latvia’s only attempt at goal from close range.

    The hosts created chance after chance, but couldn’t force their way through against a stubborn Latvia, who were happy to pack out the defence. Even when they were reduced to 10 men, Ingars Stuglis sent packing for a shocker of a challenge on Cadden, Scotland couldn’t get level.

    However, with just seconds on the clock, the referee pointed to the spot for a shirt pull in the box, allowing substitute Ryan Hardie to slot home from 12 yards to earn a more-than-deserved share of the spoils.

    Scotland are back in action this Tuesday when they face Ukraine, once again at McDiarmid Park, with ‘Well academy graduates Campbell hoping to earn cap number four and Cadden cap number seven respectively.

    Scotland: Fulton, Smith (Hardie, 64), Taylor, Souttar (C) (McCrorie, 68), McKenna, McBurnie, Morgan, Wright (Thomas, 86), Mallan, Cadden, Campbell

    Unused substitutes: Ruddy, Williamson, Docherty, Archibald

    Attendance: 1,449
    Man of the Match: Allan Campbell

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    Sitting down with Stephen Robinson

    ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson sits down with MFC TV ahead of a weekend break in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

    The Northern Irishman talks about the hard-work taking place at Fir Park with some crucial games on the horizon.

    First up, the Steelmen face Aberdeen after the international break before the highly anticipated Betfred Cup final, and Robinson looks ahead whilst reflecting on last weekend’s defeat against Ross County.

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    Getting to Know Andy Rose

    Australian midfielder Andy Rose answers some quick fire questions in the latest instalment of ‘Getting to Know’.

    The 27-year-old reveals what he’s like to his teammates, what his hidden talent is and talks about the strangest thing he’s experienced since signing in the summer.

    For more exclusive content, subscribe to MFC TV’s official YouTube channel.

    Getting to know…

    >> Cédric Kipré

    >> Gaël Bigirimana

    >> Charles Dunne

    >> Trevor Carson