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    Collum in charge at Pittodrie

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    TV: Marshall frustrated at Randolph ban

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    Darren Randolph ban upheld

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    Club Statement: Darren Randolph

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    Inverness Under 20s match off

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    TV: Higlights from Tannadice

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    TV: Dream goal delights Humphrey

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    TV: McCall thrilled with gritty ‘Well

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    Dundee Utd win in pictures

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    Vote for Chris Humphrey

    Chris Humphrey’s spectacular strike in the 2-1 win against Dundee United has made the short list for Sky Sports News Goal of the Week. 

    The Jamaican International winger smashed home the second goal of the match, firing it high past Radosław Cierzniak in the home goal.

    To vote for Chris, either press the red button on your remote whilst watching Sky Sports News or text VOTE E to 84408 (Text costs 25p – Network costs may vary).

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    Collum in charge at Pittodrie

    Willie Collum will take charge of Saturday’s William Hill Scottish Cup 4th Round clash with Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

    Regarded as one of Scotland’s best officials, it will be Willie’s second Motherwell game of the current campaign.

    His other match was the 1-0 defeat at Tynecastle in October when Danny Grainger’s long range effort separated the sides.

    He’ll be a familiar face to most ‘Well fans having officiated at the top level for many years now, including two Motherwell matches last term.

    The most recent was the 0-0 draw with Rangers at Ibrox in early May, Rangers last SPL fixture at their own ground. The other match was Motherwell’s Cup defeat at home to Hibs; Colin Calderwood’s men progressing through to the Quarter Final of the Scottish Communities League Cup on penalty kicks.

    He did handle the abandoned Friday Night Football experiment when Motherwell took on Hibs but Steven McLean handled the re-arranged fixture.

    The season previous to last, he handled three matches.

    He was in charge of the Co-operative Insurance Cup Quarter Final clash with Dundee United at Fir Park; Alan Gow’s late goal booking ‘Well’s spot in the Semi Final. He was the man in the middle for the Semi Final too as Rangers scraped past a brave ‘Well side 2-1; Keith Lasley grabbed the goal for the Fir Parkers.

    He also took charge of the 3-3 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle in late April as ‘Well roared back from 3-0 down to secure a point.

    Incredibly, Motherwell have never won a league game with Collum in charge. The only victories recorded whilst the Bellshill based whistler has been the man in the middle was the then CIS Cup win against Raith Rovers at the start of the 2007/08 season,  a Scottish Cup success at Inverurie the following season and the aforementioned win over Dundee Utd last October.

    His overall record in charge of the Steelmen reads three wins, nine defeats and four draws from sixteen matches. In those games, Motherwell have scored 23 and conceded 30. 33 players have gone into the book, 15 wearing claret and amber, while three players have been dismissed – Ian Murray of Hibs at Easter Road a few years back, Jerard Aafjes at Falkirk four seasons ago and Paul Dixon at the end of 2009/10.

    Martin Cryans and Willie Conquer will run the lines with Iain Brines on fourth official duties.

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    TV: Marshall frustrated at Randolph ban

    Steelmen goalkeeping coach Gordon Marshall was left disappointed after Darren Randolph’s two-match was upheld at a tribunal this morning.

    The Republic of Ireland International was offered a two game ban by the Scottish FA’s compliance offer after a clash with Hearts’ Callum Paterson; an offer the club and player rejected.

    However, after a lengthy hearing this morning the three-person committee upheld the ban and he will now miss matches against Aberdeen on Saturday and Ross County the following week.

    Marshall maintains the 25-year old was protecting himself and was left frustrated that he will be without his first choice goalkeeper for the next fortnight.

    [pullquote]I feel for Darren as he is not like that at all and he’s being doing very well indeed.[/pullquote]

    “I am disappointed the ban has been upheld as I think it is harsh on him (Darren),” he told MFC TV.

    “In my opinion, he is only protecting himself and with his momentum he can’t get out the way. The two players collide but thankfully Callum Paterson has not been injured; probably a bit frightened more than anything else.

    “I feel for Darren as he is not like that at all and he’s being doing very well indeed. But, we move on now. Lee Hollis has got an opportunity to play in the next two matches. He has been very patient at the club and he now has the chance to show what he can do.”

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    Darren Randolph ban upheld

    Following a Fast Track Tribunal with the Judicial Panel this morning, Darren Randolph’s suspension has been upheld and he will now miss the next two matches.

    The hearing, which lasted for almost 90 minutes, heard contributions from the player himself, alongside goalkeeping coach Gordon Marshall.

    However, the three-person panel upheld the initial offer of a suspension and the Republic of Ireland International will now miss games against Aberdeen (Scottish Cup) and Ross County (SPL).

    More to follow…

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    Club Statement: Darren Randolph

    Motherwell FC today notified the Scottish FA of the clubs’ intent to contest the fixed two-match suspension offered to Darren Randolph by the Compliance Officer.

    The club lodged the official appeal before 3pm today and the matter will now be referred to the Judicial Panel with a Fast Track Tribunal convened tomorrow (Thursday, 29th November).

    The club will make no further public comment on the matter until that process is complete.

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    Inverness Under 20s match off

    Today’s Under 20s match with Inverness CT has been postponed by the match official who was not satisfied the pitch was playable.

    Despite protests from both clubs who were happy with the conditions, referee Graeme Stewart forced the cancellation sighting a firm pitch.

    No date has, as yet, been set for the rearranged match.

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    TV: Higlights from Tannadice

    Highlights from Tannadice as goals from Michael Higdon and Chris Humphrey give ‘Well an excellent 2-1 win over Dundee Utd.

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    TV: Dream goal delights Humphrey

    Jamaican International Chris Humphrey couldn’t hide his delight at scoring the ‘goal of his dreams’ to give ‘Well all three points at Tannadice.

    The 2-times capped winger collected the ball some thirty yards from goal before unleashing a thunderbolt into the top left corner leaving ‘keeper Radosław Cierzniak absolutely helpless.

    It was a goal fit to win any game at any level and the former West Brom and Shrewsbury Town man was delighted with his first of the campaign.

    “The boys will tell you I score them all the time in training,” he joked.

    “It’s the best goal I’ve ever scored in my career and even my dreams. Henrik was brilliant today and didn’t give the defenders a minute’s peace and when I was so wide open he saw it and played me in.

    “I was in two minds whether to hit it or just try to run him but I thought I may as well just smash it and luckily it went in.

    “Football is a funny old game. You can either be doing really well or you can be having one but it’s how you cope when you’re going through a bad run. It’s important just to work as hard as you can for the team and you will always come good.”

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    TV: McCall thrilled with gritty ‘Well

    Steelmen boss Stuart McCall was delighted with his side after another terrific away-day win in the SPL.

    The Fir Parkers scored twice inside the opening ten minutes and that was enough to carry them over the line despite a goal from Jon Daly and an hour worth of pressure.

    The win takes ‘Well joint second in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, just one point off top, and McCall couldn’t hide his delight at taking the three points.

    [pullquote]It wasn’t a vintage footballing display but it was one with plenty of guts and character.[/pullquote]

    “First and foremost, it was three fantastic points,” he said.

    “As much as we want to come away and play great football and pass and move, sometimes you just have to dig in and I thought that was the case today.

    “We have a young back four who were up against Daly, Russell and Skacel and they’ve all dug in and scrapped for every ball.

    “We’d have liked to keep the ball better at times but I don’t want to be too critical. Okay, it was frustrating at times but there was a lot of good play and as much as they had a lot of pressure, I think we’ve had the better of the chances.

    “It wasn’t a vintage footballing display but it was one with plenty of guts and character.”

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    Dundee Utd win in pictures

    Pictures from the 2-1 win over Dundee Utd in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League at Tannadice.

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