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  • Club

    Vacancy: Academy goalkeeping coach

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Highlights as Under 20s win derby

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Craigan: We can do better

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Under 20s: Hamilton 1-3 Motherwell

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Under 20s take on Hamilton

  • Club

    Player of the Year winners

  • First team

    Highlights: St Johnstone 0-0 Motherwell

  • First team

    Players react to St Johnstone draw

  • First team

    Robinson: A draw was fair

  • First team

    St Johnstone 0 – 0 Motherwell

  • Club

    Vacancy: Academy goalkeeping coach

    From 2018, Motherwell Football Club’s Youth Academy will be one of eight clubs in the elite top tier of Club Academy Scotland.

    At this stage in youth football development, the position of Academy Goalkeeping Coach is an exciting prospect for applicants.

    Working on a part-time basis and reporting to Head of Goalkeeping Coach Craig Hinchliffe, the role will revolve around the identification and development of goalkeepers aged 10-18.

    Candidates are required to possess minimum level two goalkeeper qualification, working towards level three.

    Successful candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation at interview and will also be required to conduct a practical session with a group of young footballers.

    Please click here to view the job description in full.

    Applications should be submitted by e-mail with a CV and covering letter by Monday, 16 April 2018.

    Informal enquiries to Craig Hinchliffe, Head Goalkeeping Coach, via Football Secretary Karen Paterson – karen.paterson@motherwellfc.co.uk

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Highlights as Under 20s win derby

    Watch the goals as Stephen Craigan’s side win the mini Lanarkshire derby 3-1 away to Hamilton Academical.

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Craigan: We can do better

    Stephen Craigan believes his Motherwell Under 20s side have a lot more to offer, despite running out 3-1 winners in the mini Lanarkshire derby.

    James Scott’s opener was followed up by a David Turnbull double at New Douglas Park but the hosts will have felt they could have taken something from the game, missing two penalties and having a goal disallowed for offside.

    “I didn’t think we played very well, if I am being honest,” said the Under 20s boss. “We played better in our last three games but lost all three games.

    “Football has a funny way sometimes that the result isn’t always what the performance is.

    “PJ Morrison has won us the game with his saves. He was excellent. Overall we encouraged them too much. I think Hamilton deserved to win the game but it’s nice to see when the game isn’t going your way and you’re not playing well, you somehow manage to win.”

    The young Steelmen were cheered on by Barry Maguire, who was in the stands days after making his debut for the first team away to St Johnstone.

    “We used Barry as an example. He used to be a risk taker and he would frighten the life out of you sometimes. In the last six months he’s become a basic defender. He kicks it when he has to, he can play when he has to but as a defender he makes better decisions.

    “That’s what we are trying to say to the rest of them. Those players have to change things in their game if they want to move forward. “

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Under 20s: Hamilton 1-3 Motherwell

    Motherwell Under 20s returned to winning ways with a 3-1 mini Lanarkshire derby victory over Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park.

    The game was deadlocked up until the 54th minute when James Scott put the visitors in front. Accies had already missed a penalty before that goal, and missed another before eventually levelling things through Ross Cunningham.

    However, a David Turnbull double was enough to extend the young Steelmen’s dominance over their near neighbours to almost five years.

    Motherwell started the match on the front foot and crafted a few early chances, but nothing that would really test goalkeeper Alexander Marshall. At the other end, the unmarked Charles Scott met a Cunningham corner, but his header was blocked before eventually being hooked clear.

    Ten minutes before the break, Mikel Miller, a January recruit from Isthmian League South Division side Carshalton Athletic, blazed over the bar from twenty yards when the better option appeared to be teeing up the supporting Ryan Tierney who was in on goal.

    Then, five minutes before the interval, the hosts had a great opportunity to take the lead when Jordan Armstrong was adjudged to have clipped an attacking player in the area. Tierney stepped up, but his penalty was well held by Peter Morrison, who guessed the right way.

    Morrison was again on hand shortly after, firstly beating away a Jamie Boyd shot then turning away a Cunningham effort after the forward found space ten yards out.

    The second half started much the same as the first had ended, with Accies on the front foot. Tierney was again involved, this time his shot from the edge of the box cannoned off the underside of the bar before ‘Well scrambled it clear.

    Motherwell weathered the early pressure and posted attacking intent of their own when a Turnbull effort from distance bounced narrowly wide of target, with Marshall scrambling across his line.

    However, the keeper would be helpless moments later when Craigan’s men would take the lead. Shea Gordon picked up the ball deep in Accies territory and immediately sent Alfredo Agyeman scampering down the left. He danced past Boyd before cutting it back for Scott who slotted home from close range.

    Accies almost hit back immediately when Charles Scott met Lewis Smith’s cutback to the front post, but his effort ballooned well over the bar.

    Five minutes later came a huge moment of controversy when referee Ryan Oliver pointed to the spot for the second time in the game, judging Jordan Armstrong to have pulled back the attacker. It looked outside the box, and the Motherwell players protested for some time, but they were let off the hook when Ronan Hughes blazed the spot kick over the crossbar.

    However, it would only take a further three minutes before the home side got themselves back to level. A defensive mix up allowed Cunningham the ball six yards out and, despite the best efforts of Morrison and his defenders, the Hamilton man fired it into the top left corner.

    Motherwell though were to get another opportunity to restore their advantage. Jake Hastie, on a substitute, crossed low from the left and after Jamie Semple helped it on, Turnbull was on hand at the back post to tap home and make it 2-1.

    The Steelmen then added a third. David Turnbull was presented the opportunity from the spot after Semple’s header was handballed by Hughes and he made no mistake, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to secure a 3-1 victory.

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Under 20s take on Hamilton

    Motherwell Under 20s return to action on Monday evening when they take on Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park.

    The Steelmen sit fifth in the Development League, two points ahead of tonight’s opponents, but four adrift of fourth-placed Hearts.

    Stephen Craigan’s men will be keen to get back to winning ways after losing at the Oriam last midweek, despite a decent showing.

    Accies go into the match off the back of a defeat themselves, having lost 3-0 to Dundee seven days ago.

    The match is at New Douglas Park. Kick off is 7pm.

  • Club

    Player of the Year winners

    Motherwell Football Club’s Player of the Year awards took place on Saturday, with a host of prizes on offer to the squad.

    The main winner on the night was Trevor Carson, who scooped three of the awards on offer. There was also success for Allan Campbell, Richard Tait, Craig Tanner, Steven Hammell and captain Carl McHugh.


    Player of the Year (sponsored by Motorpoint)

    The top prize went to goalkeeper Trevor Carson. Having recorded his 15th clean sheet of the season away to St Johnstone in the afternoon before the awards, he was recognised by the supporters as being the outstanding player of the 2017/18 campaign.


    Young Player of the Year (sponsored by Topps Match Attax)

    Last year, Allan Campbell said he watched on at the awards as Chris Cadden picked up the young player prize and said he decided there and then he wanted to be the next winner.

    On Saturday, the tenacious midfielder done exactly that. The standout winner in the fans’ poll, Campbell was recognised for his outstanding season in claret and amber.


    Players’ Player of the Year (sponsored by AluMac Scotland)

    Trevor Carson also gained the approval of his peers as he narrowly edged out Richard Tait in the players’ vote for player of the year.


    Special Recognition Award (sponsored by Covanburn)

    Having made almost 600 appearances in claret and amber, Steven Hammell bowed out from playing in January this year to take up a new role as academy director with the club.

    In recognition of his outstanding service to the club, and the role he will play in bringing through the future stars, the legendary player was given the award.


    Well Society Player of the Year

    Making it a hat trick of awards, Trevor Carson was also voted the player of the year by the owners of the club – you, the supporters who pledge through the Well Society.


    Top Goalscorer Award (sponsored by Newton Waste)

    Craig Tanner’s season may have been ended prematurely through injury but the creative forward still tops the scoring charts.

    Having netted nine in the 2017/18 campaign, with a large percentage coming against Dundee, the Englishman was recognised for his excellent season.


    Goal of the Season (sponsored by Avia Signs)

    It was a very closely contested vote in a season full of memorable strikes, but Carl McHugh’s wonder goal against Hearts in the William Hill Scottish Cup to send the team through to the semi finals won the public vote for the best strike of the 2017/18 campaign.


    Management Team Player of the Year (sponsored by Balmer Care Homes)

    It may have sarcastically been dubbed the “Teachers’s Pet” award on the night by our host Gordon Duncan, but the management team’s pick for their player of the year was undoubtedly worthy of recognition.

    Richard Tait has been a tireless performer in a number of positions in his second season for the Steelmen, so much so he’s even been talked about for a place in the Scotland squad.

  • First team

    Highlights: St Johnstone 0-0 Motherwell

    Watch the highlights as Motherwell take a point from a difficult encounter at St Johnstone.

  • First team

    Players react to St Johnstone draw

    Gaël Bigirimana, Ryan Bowman and debutant Barry Maguire speak after the stalemate at St Johnstone.

  • First team

    Robinson: A draw was fair

    Stephen Robinson felt there was nothing to separate Motherwell and St Johnstone during their 0-0 draw.

    And ahead of a big semi final against Aberdeen, the Northern Irishman was pleased to see his players come through the match unscathed.

    “There was nothing between the sides as the league table suggests,” Robinson said.

    “It was a tough game and a tough afternoon. The playing surface meant it was hard for either side to play any sort of quality football.”

    He added: “We had a couple of chances near the end and they had a chance which Trevor produced a fine save for. Overall I think a draw was a fair result.

    “I earmarked Barry Maguire as a player that I thought could come in to the first team, it was just about picking the time to do so with our young players.

    “But he came out here and we’ve gained a player today.”

  • First team

    St Johnstone 0 – 0 Motherwell

    Grant Russell at McDiarmid Park

    Motherwell held on to seventh spot in the Ladbrokes Premiership after playing out a tame 0-0 draw with St Johnstone.

    The visitors made three changes from the team which lost to Aberdeen at home in midweek.

    Allan Campbell dropped out through injury, while Chris Cadden and Stephen Hendrie took up places on the bench. In came Gael Bigirimana and Liam Grimshaw, along with a debut for young defender Barry Maguire.

    The first half failed to catch fire. Both teams were reduced to half chances, with Curtis Main firing wide at one end and then Murray Davidson sending Trevor Carson scrambling at the other, before his shot also went past the post.

    The Motherwell ‘keeper had to be alert though immediately in the second half. A cross from the left found Scott Tanser in acres of space to sweep a shot towards goal, but the Northern Irishman reacted superbly to claw the ball away from goal.

    The visitors immediately tried to respond. Curtis Main found himself with room to drive at the St Johnstone defence down the left channel, before cutting onto his right boot as he burst into the box. His curling attempt, however, was wide of the far post.

    Motherwell introduced Cadden and George Newell for Elliott Frear and Main to try and force the issue as the game started to open up.

    Maguire was impressive on his debut, looking composed on the left of the back three, and also set up an opportunity for his fellow defender Tom Aldred as the game wore on.

    His in-swinging cross from the left was met by the head of Aldred but, with the centre back under pressure, he nodded wide of the target.

    Manager Stephen Robinson’s final change was to remove Maguire to allow Andy Rose to make his return from a fractured kneecap.

    Motherwell started to carve out half chances. Bigirimana’s free kick from the edge of the area caused Alan Mannus brief trouble before he turned the ball round for a corner, and substitute Newell was pushing to get himself into creative positions.

    As the clock fast approached the 90th minute, Motherwell had their best chance. Bigirimana tied up Foster in knots on the left side before delivering deep to the back post.

    Grimshaw was on hand to fire in a half volley but the ball was turned away by a desperate home defence.