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  • First team

    We could make our season incredible

  • First team

    Tait: We’re all fighting for a start

  • First team

    Post-split fixtures announced

  • 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

    We could make our season incredible

    Victory in Saturday’s semi final could be the start of transforming Motherwell’s good season in to an incredible one, according to Stephen Robinson. 

    The ‘Well boss is relishing a third trip to Hampden in the clubs second last four cup clash of the season.

    But with Aberdeen standing in the way of a second final in six months, the Northern Irishman knows that his side face a difficult challenge.

    “It would be a massive achievement for us if we were able to overcome Aberdeen and reach another final,” he said.

    “We’re well aware it’s going to be a tough game. Aberdeen will be thinking the same as us, but it gives us massive incentive.”

    He added: “As I’ve said numerous times, my objective was to stay in the league and everything else is a massive bonus.

    “We’ve been lucky enough that we’ve had one cup run that we were unfortunate in the final, now we have given ourselves another massive opportunity to reach a final.

    “So what has been a relatively good season could turn out to be an incredible season. We have an opportunity to do that by reaching the final.”

  • First team

    Tait: We’re all fighting for a start

    Richard Tait has been one of the most consistent performers in claret and amber this season. 

    But the defender believes no one is guaranteed a spot in Stephen Robinson’s starting 11 for the trip to Hampden on Saturday.

    With the Scottish Cup semi final on the horizon, the 28-year-old shed some light on the hard work going on around Fir Park.

    “Everyones raring to go,” he said. “We came in to train on Tuesday and everyone was firing and fighting for their place in the team.”

    Having failed to make it to Hampden Park in over six years, Saturday’s last four clash with Aberdeen comes just five months after November’s Betfred Cup final.

    Falling short on that occasion against Celtic has only added fuel to the fire for the Steelmen.

    “We’re motivated to go one step further. The last time we were at Hampden will help us this time around.

    “We know what is expected of us and we know what we need to do to try and progress to the final.”

    “It is easy to get motivated. We know what’s at stake and we know what could happen if we were to get to the final and then possibly go on to win it.

    “Your name would be immortalised and the fans would speak your name for the rest of your career and past that.”

  • First team

    Post-split fixtures announced

    Post-split fixtures announced

    Motherwell will play Ross County in the first post-split match in the 2017/18 Ladbrokes Premiership.

    The Staggies will be the first opponents for the Steelmen as they look to secure a seventh place finish.

    Stephen Robinson’s side will then finish the league season against Hamilton Academical at Fir Park on Saturday, May 12.

    No Motherwell fixtures have been chosen for live television broadcast.

    MOTHERWELL FIXTURES IN FULL

    Saturday, 21 April, 3pm

    Ross County v Motherwell

    Saturday, 28 April, 3pm

    Motherwell v Dundee

    Saturday, 5 May, 3pm

    Motherwell v St Johnstone

    Tuesday, 8 May, 7.45pm

    Partick Thistle v Motherwell

    Saturday, 12 May, 3pm

    Motherwell v Hamilton Academical

  • 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.