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    TV: Young looks ahead to United test

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    TV: McCall disappointed at appeal

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    Club Statement – Michael Higdon

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    “Convert for Cash” Challenge returns

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    Trust Quiz returns this Friday

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    Murray to ref Saints clash

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    TV: Goals from Fir Park

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    TV: Jennings praises character

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    TV: Young looks ahead to United test

    Head of Youth development Gordon Young is looking forward to his team’s return to U19s League duty after their mid-season training camp in Turkey.

    The Under 19’s are back in league action after an almost two-month sabbatical and will take on against eleventh placed Dundee United at St Andrews tomorrow afternoon.

    Young has been buoyed by a productive trip and a string of impressive results on foreign soil over Emrespor, Zenit St Petersburg and Dutch outfit Den Haag, and believes his side is in better shape than ever.

    He told MFC TV: “It’s a great way to use the two weeks we have been away. We had about 35 hours training and 4 matches so without being over exuberant; I think we are in great shape.

    “I think they are desperate now (to play). If you go back to the last game we played, the three each game against Hibs on the 13th of December, we were able to get four games out in Turkey and you can see the difference.

    “Dundee United has always been a difficult game. St Andrews will be blowy and I’ve seen the snow start to come on but we should be good enough to beat anyone on our day. Although, in saying that, I’m more concerned with how these players develop and how they have kicked on.

    “We had our team meeting earlier on and I’ve said to them all there’s no point in going away there and performing as well as they did and then coming back and misfiring. We’ve had a fantastic micro pre-season and now the icing is on the cake for them to go and play the matches.”

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    TV: McCall disappointed at appeal

    ‘Well boss Stuart McCall cut a frustrated figure after the SFA’s Fast Track Tribunal upheld Michael Higdon’s one match suspension.

    The three man committee agreed with SFA Compliance Officer Vincent Lunny’s original offer of a one match ban for allegedly breaching rule 200, which covers “offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures”.

    Higdon, Motherwell’s top scorer with ten goals, will now have to watch Saturday’s match with St Johnstone from the stands.

    “We are really disappointed with the outcome,” said McCall.

    “You have got to look at the makeup of the three-man panel and be lucky with that. Regardless of what we had said, they had made their mind up.

    “It’s a sore one to take; they said that it was from the ‘low end’ of offensive behaviour but how that can be deemed as the same as other offences, and our player missing a game through it, I find ridiculous.”

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    Club Statement – Michael Higdon

    Motherwell Football Club today (Thursday) issued the following statement in relation to the one-match suspension given to Michael Higdon.

    After appealing the Compliance Officer’s initial offer of a ban, the case was heard by a three-man Fast-Track Tribunal at Hampden this afternoon.

    Following a 45-minute hearing, the panel opted to uphold the initial suspension and the striker will now miss Saturday’s vital SPL clash with St Johnstone.

    Commenting, Chief Executive Leeann Dempster said, “We are extremely disappointed by all aspects of the process and of course the ban. We have material concerns about the approach, the informal communication around it and the obvious disproportionate nature of the suspension.

    “As a Board we have raised our concerns with both the Scottish Premier League and with the Scottish FA. There is an urgent need for clarification on what is being done, why and to what end. The precedent set does not give us the impression that justice has been done, or seen to be done.

    “It will mean that a huge focus will be placed upon consistency in the application of such compliance rulings across the game at all levels. In essence our player has been banned for celebrating a goal in a way that has, to our knowledge, never resulted in a suspension in any game anywhere else.

    “We are focused as a Club on improving how we are run and how we contribute to the rejuvenation of Scottish Football. We do not believe this process as executed is doing anything other than setting all of us back. The focus is supposed to be on football, more needs to be done to keep the administration of the game on that track.”

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    “Convert for Cash” Challenge returns

    The Cash Converters “Convert for Cash” challenge returns this Saturday when St Johnstone visit Fir Park and you can win £100.

    It’s on STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELMEN!!

    The event that pits home fan against away fan, confronted by the site of our very own gaffer Stuart McCall, is back again.

    Faced by a life-sized statue of Stuart McCall, fans must run round him 3 times, before composing themselves to score past our mascot, Claret, EITHER from the edge of the box (the £100 ball) or the penalty spot (the £50 ball).

    Enter at the Cash Converters SPL Facebook page by CLICKING HERE.

    In addition, Cash Converters will also be donating £150 per challenge to their official charity for the 2011/2012 season, Dreams Come True.

    For your chance to win £100 in the “Convert for Cash” challenge against Saints, enter your details at the Cash Converters SPL Facebook page now: CLICK HERE.

    The Facebook page will also give you the chance to win a whole host of other prizes, including tickets and exclusive, money-can’t-buy experiences. Simply “Like” the page, and get entering.

    The draw will close at Noon on Friday 27th January.

    *Please note: You must be aged over 18 to take part, and proof of age will be required on the day. You must also already possess a match ticket.

     

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    Trust Quiz returns this Friday

    The ever popular Motherwell Supporters Trust Quiz Night will return to the Centenary Suite this Friday, 27th January.

    It promises to be a memorable evening in the company of fellow ‘Well fans. It’s time to get your team organised!

    There will be rounds covering the best in sport, music and television together with a few questions on the mighty ‘Well. The fun will start with a flyer round where winners will stand to bag a spot prize. 

    Winning teams will leave with cash prizes.  Dougie Arnott will be on hand to offer you a drink from the ‘Well stocked bar from 7.30pm.

    Trust Chairman David Crichton said, “The Trust has organised many Quiz Nights over the years and they always provide a great attraction for Motherwell supporters who bring along friends and family for an enjoyable evening. We are indebted to Keith Brown once again for setting the questions and look forward to his teasers.”

    Entry for a team of up to 4 people is just £10 and you can register your interest and that all important name by emailing quiz@mstonline.net and teams are welcome on the night.

    This event is sponsored by local property maintenance and business services firm Timetra.

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    Murray to ref Saints clash

    Referee for Saturday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with St Johnstone at Fir Park is Calum Murray.

    The experienced Murray has already taken charge of two ‘Well game this season. The first was a 2-1 win at Pittodrie with goals from Michael Higdon and Omar Daley and the other was a 1-1 draw with St Mirren last month, Michael Higdon grabbing Motherwell’s goal.

    Motherwell fans will also be familiar with the 41-year old; the man in the middle four times last season, including the Scottish Cup Final last May.

    Previous to the Cup Final, he handled the 1-0 defeat at McDiarmid Park in January. Saints won courtesy of a controversial penalty award when Stephen Craigan was adjudged to have clashed with Michael Duberry inside the area; Liam Craig dispatched the resulting kick from the spot.

    He also officiated the 2-2 Scottish Cup Quarter Final draw at Tannadice which won wide applause for being end-to-end and exciting and Murray played his part with an excellent display, including getting a number of penalty calls spot on.

    The replay was one of the best Motherwell displays of the campaign, Murphy, Humphrey and Jeffers scoring in an excellent all-round team display.

    The season prior to last, he was the man in the middle for the 1-1 draw with Rangers; Tom Hateley netting a sensational equaliser for the Steelmen. That game was also marred by a controversial call when Ross Forbes’ goal was somehow disallowed for offside despite television pictures showing the midfielder to be at least two yards onside.

    He also took charge of the 3-2 home defeat by Dundee Utd in April 2010 when a John Sutton double wasn’t enough to give ‘Well the points.

    His overall record in charge of the Steelmen is fairly decent. Of the 18 games he has taken charge of, Motherwell have won eight, drawn four and lost six. The Fir Parkers have scored 25 whilst 23 have hit the back of the ‘Well net.

    54 players have seen yellow on those fourteen matches, 29 of which were shown to a player wearing Claret and Amber. Only one player has been sent for an early bath, Bob Malcolm in the famous 1-0 win over Celtic back in early 2008.

    Calum will be ably assisted on the day by Francis Andrews and Alan Mulvanny with Iain Brines on fourth official duties.

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    TV: Goals from Fir Park

    Goals from Henrik Ojamaa, Nicky Law and Chris Humphrey gave 10-man ‘Well all three points against Dunfermline at Fir Park.

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    TV: Jennings praises character

    Scouser Steve Jennings was quick to praise his teammate’s character after Tuesday’s superb win over Dunfermline.

    With the Steelmen down to ten men,  a gutsy performance was needed from every player on the pitch and the inspirational midfielder was the driving force behind his sides’ impressive and spirited display, which saw ‘Well earn three points at home for the first time since September.

    “We showed a bit of character straight away,” the former Tranmere man said.

    “As soon as we went down to ten men I thought that was when we started getting on the ball and having a go. Fair play to the lads. We don’t want to lose a man every week but it sort of gave us a little boost and we started creating a few chances. Fortunately Henrik has taken his goal early doors.

    “I think you have to take the positives. They think they have one over on us and become lackadaisical and gaps would open up for us. I’d like to think the wheels are back on the wagon now with a draw and a win in two games.

    “We’re looking forward to saturday now; it’s a really big game for us and we can go in full of confidence.”

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    TV: McCall proud of his battlers

    Stuart McCall couldn’t hide his pride after his ten-man Motherwell side roared to an excellent 3-1 win over Dunfermline.

    Skipper Stephen Craigan was sent packing by referee Alan Muir for a clash with Pars striker Andrew Barrowman after just eighteen minutes.

    But despite being a man down, every single ‘Well player stepped it up a level and outfought their opponents all over the pitch.

    The win returned the Steelmen to third place in the SPL and the former Scotland International was quick to praise the effort and desire of his troops.

    “I am so proud of each and every player,” said McCall.

    “To lose a man so early was bad enough, but the fitness levels were excellent and everyone played their part; I am really delighted.

    “It was a big win for us; everyone talked about the incentive Dunfermline had to get off the bottom but we had one too. That was to get back into third place with a really good performance, following on from the second half on Saturday, and we’ve managed that.”

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    Dunfermline win in pictures

    Pictures from the 3-1 win over Dunfermline in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League at Fir Park.

    These action shots and more are available to buy online at motherwellPICS.

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