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Estonian International Henrik Ojamaa says he will settle for setting up goals as opposed to scoring if it means ‘Well take all three points.

The six-time capped striker has yet to find the back of the net this campaign but is racking up the assists, including being the man for Motherwell’s equaliser at Pittodrie.

Looking ahead to the Steelmen’s trip north to play Aberdeen at Pittodrie, the 20-year old former Derby County player is all too aware of the responsibilities of the attacking players in what is sure to be a tightly fought encounter.

[pullquote]There is more to my game than just goals. It gives me great satisfaction to do what I did last week and go past a player and set someone up for a goal.[/pullquote]

“It will be a tough game and defensively they are one of the best in the league,” he said.

“Space in the attacking third will be very hard to come by so it’s a challenge for us attacking players to be very clinical and be technically spot on.

“There is more to my game than just goals. It gives me great satisfaction to do what I did last week and go past a player and set someone up for a goal.

“It’s the bigger part of my game and hopefully I can repeat that on Sunday at Pittodrie.”

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Two days ahead of the teams meeting at Pittodrie, ‘Well boss Stuart McCall says he expects Aberdeen to be amongst the challengers come the end of the campaign.

The Dons are managed by ex ‘Well duo Craig Brown and Archie Knox and have added well in the summer, giving the squad a strong look and feel.

McCall is sure that will turn but is hopeful his side can replicate some of the excellent form which has seen the Steelmen take seven points from nine on the road already.

[pullquote]I’m sure Craig and Archie, without wanting to put pressure on their own squad, will be hoping and expecting a push for that second place.[/pullquote]

He told the media at his weekly press conference: “Aberdeen’s performances this season have been excellent and they’ve probably not go the results they have merited, especially at home where they have had three nil-nil’s which is unusual.

“They are strong defensively and have added well to the squad. I’m sure Craig and Archie, without wanting to put pressure on their own squad, will be hoping and expecting a push for that second place.

“I think with the players they brought in last Christmas and in the summer, like Anderson, Rae, Hughes and Naismith, they’ve added a lot of experience. McGinn and Hayes have added a bit of fair up front too.

“They have a really strong squad so no doubt it will be the toughest test of the season so far.

“We’ve been up to Aberdeen in the last two seasons and won the games playing a different shape than we normally do so we’ll have to have a look at that.”

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The Ticket Office at Fir Park will open this Saturday between 10am and 2pm for fans wishing to pick up tickets for the Rangers and Celtic matches.

The Steelmen face Rangers at Ibrox on Wednesday (26th Septemeber) with tickets priced at:

• The match will be strictly all-ticket.
• Concessions are listed as 65 and over and teenagers aged between 16 and 17.
• Juveniles are listed as Under 16s.
• A family ticket consists of x2 Adult and x2 Juvenile.
• If you are planning heading to Glasgow – check out our handy “Guide to Ibrox”
• ‘Well have been given an initial 953 allocation but have the option for a further 700 should they be required.

The following Saturday (29th September), Celtic come to Fir Park with prices set at:

• Concessions are listed as Over 60s and Full Time Students with a valid matriculation card.
• Juveniles are listed as Under 16s.
• Family tickets consist of 1x Adult and 1x Juvenile.
• The cheaper priced ticket is for the East Stand only.
• If you are new to Fir Park, check our handy ‘New Fans’ section that will detail everything you need to know about matchdays.
• Celtic fans coming to the match can buy online ‘CLICK HERE’
• Fans who require wheelchair access should contact Sharon or John McCaskie on 01555 870122 or email disabledfans@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Lee Erwin has been named in the Scotland Under 19s squad for their training camp in Falkirk at the end of the month.

The eighteen-year old striker came on as a second half substitute for the Under 19s side in their international challenge match against The Netherlands earlier this month and started against Germany last month.

The Under 19s Training Camp will be held at the MacDonald Inchyra Grange Hotel in Falkirk between 26th and 28th September.

The full squad:

Goalkeepers

Philip Anderson (Dundee United), Jack Hamilton (Heart of Midlothian)

Defenders

Joseph Chalmers (Celtic), Alex Davey (Chelsea), Stuart Findlay (Celtic), Marcus Fraser (Celtic), Jack Grimmer (Fulham), Stephen Kingsley (Falkirk), Michael Miller (Celtic), Callum Paterson (Heart of Midlothian)

Midfielders

John Herron (Celtic), Jamie Lindsay (Celtic), Lewis McLeod (Rangers), Darren Petrie (Dundee United)

Forwards

Lee Erwin (Motherwell), Islam Feruz (Chelsea), Ryan Fraser (Aberdeen), Matthew Kennedy (Everton), Barrie McKay (Rangers), Declan McManus (Aberdeen), Thomas Reilly (St Mirren)

Man of the moment Michael Higdon is the first ‘Well player of the season to test his golfing talent in the MFC TV 10-yard Bucket Challenge.

We’ve carried over the results from last year and Geordie Shaun Hutchinson is still in the lead when he shot an incredible 6 – a full ahead of fellow stopper Clancy.

Stevie Hammell is second with 42 whilst Jamie Murphy is struggling to make the cut with a whopping 101.

Now it’s time to see if the SPL’s top scorer can snatch top of the leaderboard and scoop a fourball at one of Scotland’s top courses as a prize.

-WATCH HIGGY CHIP IN ONLY ON MFC TV-

Jonatan Johansson’s Under 20s will face an away trip to Bayview to take on East Fife in the 2nd Round of the SFA Youth Cup.

Motherwell’s recent record in the competition has been poor and the Finn will be desperate for his side to progress into the latter stages but face a tricky opener against the Third Division side.

Although it will be the Under 20s squad, in a change from the SPL, no over-age players will turnout.

The match will take place on Sunday 30th September 2012 with a 1pm kick-off.

Johansson told motherwellfc.co.uk: “It will be a tough away tie for the boys but it’s one we are looking forward too.

“The free week we’ve enjoyed this week has allowed us to work extensively on the training pitch and I can see the boys getting sharper every day.

Motherwell Under 20s next match at Fir Park is on Tuesday 2nd October when they face local neighbours Hamilton Accies (7pm KO).

Motherwell FC have teamed up with NHS Lanarkshire to give you a chance to win VIP hospitality for four people at the last home game of the 2012/13 season.

Second-hand smoke is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe or cigar and the smoke exhaled by smokers.

For a chance to win the prize please answer the six survey questions (which should take no longer than one minute to fill in).

The winner will be selected at random and announced on Thursday 27th September.

-CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY-

Referee for Sunday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Aberdeen at Pittodrie will be Bobby Madden.

It will only be Bobby’s third ever Motherwell game. His first was back in January of last season as the Steelmen slipped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Inverness; Grégory Tadé grabbing the game’s only goal.

The most recent was the thrilling 5-1 win over St Johnstone as Motherwell reaffirmed their grip on third spot in the SPL. Goals that day from Higdon, Law, Murphy and a Ojamaa double all but ended Saints’ hopes of nicking the best of the rest gong.

The 33-year old has been fourth official on a number of occasions, including Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup last month and the Semi Final with St Johnstone at Hampden.

The whistler busy already this campaign, with domestic duties topped up with games in the Europa League with FK Vojvodina vs FK Suduva and Elfsborg Boras vs AC Horsens.

He was also the man in the middle for the World Cup Qualifier between Germany and the Faroe Islands; the home side running out 3-0 winners.

His most recent SPL appointment was back in August as Hearts and Inverness CT shared a 2-2 draw at Tynecastle.

Bobby will be ably assisted by Alan Mulvanny and Stuart Stevenson with Calum Murray on fourth official duties.

There’s still time to be our Match Ball Sponsor for the match against Dundee Utd on Saturday 6th October or Hibs on Friday 26th October.

Combine fantastic Motherwell hospitality with a substantial one match advertising package all for only £650+vat (party of 4 guests).

Enjoy a three-course pre-match meal in our Centenary Suite with a fully inclusive drinks package.  You and your guests will receive a complimentary match day magazine and team sheets before taking your seat in the Centre Stand to enjoy the match. 

You will re-fuel at half-time with tea/coffee served at your table.

Choose your Young Man of the Match before the final whistle when we’ll announce your choice over the PA before moving back to the Millennium Suite to make the presentation. 

Your chosen player will present you with the signed match ball in a glass presentation case. 

In addition to hospitality, you can also take full advantage of a half page advertisement in the match magazine.  PA and Scoreboard announcements will be made during the ‘warm-up’, at half time, and just before the final whistle.

Photographs of the presentations will appear in the next edition of the match programme extending your coverage for another week.

For more information please contact 01698 338008 or email (including your contact telephone number) diane.harvey@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Motherwell supporters on the hard-fought victory over Dundee at Dens Park.

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[pullquote]Flat 1st Half Higgy shot off the post then Henrik Sub on galvainised team and fans,SPL Leaders dug out a win #winindundee.[/pullquote]
@FirParkPeter
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[pullquote]Great 3 points for the future SPL champions 2012/13![/pullquote]
@MFC_Fan_Page
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[pullquote]Thought first half we were poor and Dundee deserved the lead but thought last 20 mins we upped the tempo and got our goals.[/pullquote]
@Steffmcd80
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[pullquote]Hard fought 3 points. Sign of a good team not playing great but still winning. #TopOfTheLeague[/pullquote]
@cochap
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[pullquote]Was a very anticipated game and lived up to expectations, very evenly split game and a great turnout.[/pullquote]
@_SwitchyLove
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[pullquote]I never thought I’d see the day where @motherwellfc are undefeated and have the best goal difference in the league #finally[/pullquote]
@AldoooM12
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[pullquote]Well done @MotherwellFC got what we needed today #topoftheleague #3points[/pullquote]
@laura_kennedy24
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[pullquote]Very close game, Motherwell poor show in the first half but in the second half the steel men struck back with a double by Higdon to finish the score 2-1.[/pullquote]
Robbie Stuart
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[pullquote]Very good in the first 20 mins defensive mistake for there first goal but in second half we up the tempo brung ojamma on who changed the game then the big man higdon scored brillant two goals to stay top of the pack.[/pullquote]
James Moan
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[pullquote]DOING THE HIGGY WHEN WE’RE TOP OF THE LEAGUE :D[/pullquote]
Louis Mcclymont
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