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    Easter Soccer Camp a success

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    TV: Highlights from Fir Park

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    TV: Johansson pleased despite late goal

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    Motherwell U20s 1 – 1 Hearts U20s

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    TV: Law pleased with recent form

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    Statement from the Board: SPL Vote

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    Nicky Law scoops March award

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    Moore celebrates ‘Phenomenal’ month…

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    McCall is March’s Manager of the Month

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    Under 20s face Hearts on Tuesday

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    Easter Soccer Camp a success

    The first two weeks of April saw over 60 kids per day visit Fir Park to take part in the Easter Soccer Camp, hosted by Motherwell Football Club Community Trust.

    The youngsters attending the Camp, which was developed in partnership with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, enjoyed a wide range of football activities from dribbling, passing and shooting through to penalty competitions, and small-sided games.

    The Community Trust coach’s implemented fun drills in to the football sessions which highlighted the importance of Fire Safety and what action to take in the event of a fire.

    Programme Development Manager at Motherwell Football Club Community Trust, Graeme McArthur explained: “It is fantastic to work in partnership with the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.

    “The Easter Soccer Camp provides a fun environment for children and also gives us a platform to highlight the importance of Fire Safety to children from throughout the Lanarkshire area.”

    On Thursday afternoon local officers from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service visited the camp, with Area Manager John Miller adding “It is great to see the initiative up and running. We are pleased to be working in partnership with Motherwell Football Club Community Trust and you can see the benefit to the children who all look to be having a great time whilst learning some important fire safety messages”

    During the two weeks the young footballers had visits from Motherwell Football Club’s Under 20s, who helped out with the coaching as well as retired Angolan winger Jose Quitongo who coaches with The Trust.

    The Soccer Camps will be running again throughout the summer months, for more information please visit www.motherwellsoccerschools.com or call 01698 239 926.

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    TV: Highlights from Fir Park

    Extended highlights from Fir Park as Motherwell U20’s are denied maximum points by a late Hearts leveller.

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    TV: Johansson pleased despite late goal

    Under 20s boss Jonatan Johansson was pleased despite losing a late goal to deny his side all three points.

    Motherwell weathered early Hearts pressure and chances before eventually going ahead with another Kallum Higginbotham cracker.

    A combination of Hearts stopper Mark Ridgers and the post twice denied the Steelmen from extended their lead. The visiting number one was also in top form to save brilliantly from Dom Thomas.

    It was to prove vital for his side as Billy King levelled the match with just four minutes left to play.

    [pullquote]It’s always disappointing when you lose a late goal especially when we’ve had a few chances to kill the game off at 1-0.[/pullquote]

    “It’s always disappointing when you lose a late goal especially when we’ve had a few chances to kill the game off at 1-0,” Johansson told MFC TV after the match.

    “They took a risk and as they are good on the counter-attack, managed to score at the end.

    “We played some good football despite an average start. They play a diamond midfield and we tried to match them up and control the midfield and we did that in long spells.

    “We got the ball up to the strikers and had some good passing moves but when Bob and Dom hit the post, I started thinking that it may be a sign it won’t be our night and in the end you have to give them credit. They kept playing and got their reward.”

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    Motherwell U20s 1 – 1 Hearts U20s

    Motherwell U20s were denied all three points as Hearts scored late on to earn a draw at Fir Park tonight.

    The Steelmen had gone ahead midway through the first-half when Kallum Higginbotham fired home from distance.

    ‘Well hit the post on two occasions but were unable to extend their lead and we punished late on when Billy King fired home the leveller with just four minutes left to play.

    Jonatan Johansson picked a slightly more experienced ‘Well side than the one who lined up and won in the Highlands last midweek. Five players came in – Hollis, Kerr, Cummins, Higginbotham and Erwin, replacing Stewart, Ferguson, Neill, Cadden and Shirkie.

    Hearts were certainly less experienced but, despite that, it was they who looked livelier early on and almost took the lead after thirteen minutes.

    Billy King found some space 20 yards out and unleashed a vicious, swerving shot which beat Lee Hollis before crashing clear off the cross bar.

    Motherwell were a little fortunate to escape again ten minutes later when a David Smith cross from the left was missed by Saunders but Sam Nicholson could only lash over from close range.

    Hollis was called into action on the half hour mark when he reacted well to keep out a 20-yard free kick from Denis Prychynenko after Adam Cummins conceded a foul on the edge of the area.

    Motherwell weathered the early storm and looked more potent as an attacking threat. Paul McCafferty had the hosts’ first effort at goal, striking high and wide after a terrific spell of possession.

    That being said, it was still slightly against the run of play when the Steelmen got themselves ahead nine minutes from the interval. There looked to be little danger when Higginbotham picked up a loose ball 25 yards out, but he had other thoughts and his well-struck shot beat Mark Ridgers and ended up in the net off the keeper’s right hand post.

    It could’ve been 1-1 at the break if hadn’t been for the heroics of Hollis once again. This time he did well to stay big and beat away a close range effort from David Smith, with Cummins completing the clearance to keep the lead intact as the half time whistle blew.

    After both sides had a couple of half chances early in the second half, with David Smith shooting wide for Hearts and Kerr’s header being deflected for a corner at the other end, Motherwell had two glorious chances in a minute to double their lead.

    McHugh was sent clear in the left edge of the box and his stinging shot produced a stunning save from Ridgers, who tipped the ball on to the post. The keeper was at it again a minute later, this time to deny Paul McCafferty low at his front post, again getting a finger to the ball and on to the post again.

    With just over five minutes left Dom Thomas made a surging run down the left but he was to be denied by another wonder save from Ridgers, who had kept his side in the game up until this stage of the second half.

    And, as often happens, Hearts punished ‘Well for the missed chances with a late equaliser. Hollis did well to save initially from Billy King but he had no chance when the ball was worked back to midfielder who beat the keeper with a low shot from 15 yards out.

    It was the last action of the game, one in which Motherwell will be disappointed they didn’t hold out for a win after a much improved second half performance.

    Motherwell: Hollis, Kerr, Leitch, Cummins, Saunders, Carswell, McCafferty, Erwin, McHugh, Higginbotham, Thomas.

    Subs not used: Stewart, Neill, Johnstone, Shirkie, Higgins

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    TV: Law pleased with recent form

    Nicky Law declared himself satisfied with his recent form after collecting March’s Clydesdale Bank Player of the Month award this afternoon.

    The former Sheffield United and Rotherham midfielder enjoyed a magnificent month, including a double at Dens Park against Dundee.

    That, and his performances against Hearts, Aberdeen and Hibs prompted the presentation of the trophy today – his first personal award in professional football.

    Law was delighted to receive the recognition and told MFC TV: “It was a nice surprise when the manager told me late last week that both he and I had won awards.

    [pullquote]I am pleased to have played a little part in an excellent month for the team.[/pullquote]

    “I am delighted with it. It’s my first individual award [named in League 2 Team of the Year on two occasions] as a player and more importantly, I am pleased to have played a little part in an excellent month for the team.

    “Everything went right for us. We lost to Dundee Utd and Ross County at the end of February and looking at our fixtures, there were some real tough ones in there.

    “But credit to the lads and the management, we put a string of results together and it gives us a good chance of finishing in the European positions come the end of the season.

    “The big task for everyone at the club is to try and finish the job in the remaining five games, all of which will be really tough.”

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    Statement from the Board: SPL Vote

    Motherwell Football Club today expressed its disappointment at the outcome of today’s (Monday) SPL reconstruction vote.

    Twelve clubs met at Hampden this morning, including Motherwell Chief Executive Officer Leeann Dempster and Derek Weir.

    The proposals required eleven votes in favour to be approved.  Ten votes in favour were received, with two against.  The proposals were not therefore approved.

    Despite reservations on certain aspects of the proposals, based on the available information, Motherwell FC opted to vote yes as the club is in favour of change and, on balance, believed the proposal to be better than the status quo.

    A number of potential compromises were discussed, including phasing the changes and an amendment to the voting requirement around league structure – allowing for a 9-3 vote on future issues.

    Unfortunately and surprisingly, this amendment was also defeated in principle on a show of hands, with the same two clubs voting against.

    Despite what has often been said, the club believe it is simply not possible to cherry pick the “best bits” of this proposal as many of the proposed changes are inter-dependant on others.

    Whilst we are frustrated with the outcome of today’s meeting, and can only speculate as to why clubs are prepared to block a proposal that includes many positive changes for the Scottish game, which have been the subject of many months of discussion, we need to respect their decision and move on.

    The club do not subscribe to the view that rejection of this proposal in itself means the beginning of the end of the game in Scotland.

    We would ask all those associated with Motherwell FC to get behind the club and allow us to continue with the positive progress we have made in a number of areas, both on and off the park.

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    Nicky Law scoops March award

    Nicky Law has been named Clydesdale Bank Premier League Player of the Month for March.

    Law was in great form as ‘Well went unbeaten throughout the month with three wins and one draw.

    The Steelman began March with a trip away to Hearts and Law had a large part to play in Dylan McGowan’s own goal in a 2-1 win for ‘Well.

    The energetic midfielder then helped his team to a 0-0 draw in Aberdeen before putting in an impressive performance in a convincing 4-1 win against Hibernian at Fir Park.

    Law then finished off the month in style with two goals as Motherwell defeated Dundee 3-0, a result which helped ‘Well consolidate second position in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

    It was Law’s driving force from midfield together with his goals throughout Motherwell’s unbeaten run that led the panel to pick him as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Player of the Month.

    A panel of Scottish football experts chose the award winners from a shortlist which included the top three fans’ nominations from Clydesdale Bank’s football website, www.cbfootball.co.uk.

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    Moore celebrates ‘Phenomenal’ month…

    On-loan striker Craig Moore has won the Irn-Bru Phenomenal First Division Young Player of the Month award for March.

    The pint-sized hitman has been on loan at Cowdenbeath and has enjoyed fantastic success during the month.

    The 18-year old, who recently penned a new two-year deal at Fir Park, hit five goals in six starts for the Blue Brazil, netting against Dumbarton, Hamilton, Airdrie, Morton and Partick Thistle respectively.

    [pullquote]The move has worked out well so far, I feel sharp, and I am looking forward to getting back to Motherwell for pre-season in the summer ahead of the new season.[/pullquote]

    It would have been seven goals for the striker but his two goals against Partick Thistle at Central Park was chalked off as the match was abandoned with just twenty minutes left to play due to heavy fog.

    Moore will spend the rest of the season with Colin Cameron’s men and he said: “I am enjoying playing competitive football in the First Division, rather than the Under 20s and I want to play my part in helping Cowden to secure a safe position in the table.

    “The move has worked out well so far, I feel sharp, and I am looking forward to getting back to Motherwell for pre-season in the summer ahead of the new season.”

    Other youth players on loan are Steven Hetherington (Airdrie Utd), Josh Watt (Raith Rovers), Nicky Devlin (Stenhousemuir), Adam Asghar (Dumbarton) and Dominic Green (Partick Thistle).

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    McCall is March’s Manager of the Month

    Stuart McCall has been named Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League Manager of the Month for March.

    He received the award after the Steelmen won three and drew one of our four games during the month.

    Having ended February with a win over champions-elect Celtic, McCall’s side beat Hearts 2-1 at Tynecastle before a battling draw with Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

    The Fir Pakers then went on a scoring spree, a James McFadden-inspiring a 4-1 victory over Hibernian at home before thrashing Dundee 3-0 at Dens Park.

    In their first game during April, McCall’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by St Mirren to sit three points clear of third-placed Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

    It’s the third time McCall has collected the award. His first two came at the start of last season, winning it for July / August 2011 then again in October 2011.

    A panel of Scottish football experts chose the award winners from a shortlist which included the top three fans’ nominations from Clydesdale Bank’s football website, www.cbfootball.co.uk.

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    Under 20s face Hearts on Tuesday

    Motherwell Under 20s return to home action when they face Hearts at Fir Park on Tuesday night.

    Jonatan Johansson will be desperate for his young side to build on last Tuesday’s excellent three points against Inverness in the Highlands.

    Hearts sit comfortably in mid-table, nine wins from 22 matches so far this term.

    The last time the teams met was at a rain-soaked Tynecastle back in November.

    The Steelmen raced into an early lead courtesy of goals from trialist Axel Bossekota and striker Craig Moore. But a Billy King goal and an excellent hat-trick Jamie Walker gave the home side all three points in a 4-2 win.

    The match will kick-off at Fir Park at 7pm.

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