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    Book Celtic hospitality now

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    TV: McCall pleads case for the defence

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    ‘Well appoint two new board members

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    TV: Randolph focused only on ‘Well

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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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    Book Celtic hospitality now

    Celtic visit Fir Park on Sunday 28th April and you can enjoy a fantastic afternoon’s entertainment in our Centenary Suite for just £99.

    Stevie Kirk will be the host for the afternoon with your chance to meet first team players and club staff throughout the day.

    As it’s a 12.45pm start, you will arrive one hour before kick-off and will get hot filled morning rolls with your choice of tea, coffee or fresh fruit juice.

    As you prepare for the match you read our award-winning matchday magazine and discuss the manger’s picks with a complimentary teamsheet.

    After the match is finished, you can enjoy a traditional steak pie dinner and access to our pay bar facility.

    Places are already limited, so if you want to book please contact our commercial department now on commercial@motherwellfc.co.uk or phone 01698 338002.

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    TV: McCall pleads case for the defence

    ‘Well boss Stuart McCall thinks tonight’s match with Dundee United could come down to who defends better.

    Scotland coach McCall is adamant the Tannadice club are as good as anyone in the SPL when it comes to talent in the final third.

    But with McFadden, Higginbotham, Higdon, Ojamaa, Humphrey, McHugh and Law, the Steelmen have a potent attacking threat too.

    It makes for a fascinating contest between two sides so evenly matched the former Bradford boss thinks it could come down to who is able to handle it better at the back.

    [pullquote]“It’s got the makings of a really good open game because both sides are intent on attacking. I think it might come down to who defends best on the night.[/pullquote]

    McCall said: “Dundee United were terrific against Celtic last Sunday. It was a great game and I certainly think they’re one of the sides who carry the most threat going forward.

    “They’ve lost Russell but young Gauld has came in and done well and Mackay-Stevens is back to his best.

    “From middle to front on their day they are as good as anyone in the league. On the other hand they’ll be looking at our forward players and be thinking the same.

    “It’s got the makings of a really good open game because both sides are intent on attacking. I think it might come down to who defends best on the night.”

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    ‘Well appoint two new board members

    Motherwell Football Club are pleased to confirm both Graham Barnstaple and Brian McCafferty have formally joined the club board.

    Both Graham and Brian are also on the board of the ‘Well Society but take their seat on the club board with the full responsibilities as directors, and not merely fans representatives.

    Chief Executive Leeann Dempster said: “In what has been a fairly difficult few days for Scottish Football, we are really pleased to have some good news to report.

    “We started the ‘Well Society as the vehicle towards full fan ownership and have overcome many hurdles since 2011.

    “Graham and Brian’s appointment to the club board is another major milestone in our adventure and something that is really worth celebrating.

    “They take full part in the direction of the club, including a say on all issues and have equal voting rights to other board members.

    “We would encourage as many fans as possible to join the Society and together we can continue the fantastic success we have enjoyed in recent years, both on and off the park.”

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    TV: Randolph focused only on ‘Well

    Darren Randolph insists the Motherwell squad will focus only on themselves as the race for Europe heats up.

    Motherwell sit three points ahead of Inverness with Ross County, St Johnstone and Dundee Utd hot on the heels.

    ‘Well face United at Tannadice on Friday night and have the opportunity to put pressure on the chasing pack ahead of another weekend of action.

    Randolph is well aware of just how tough the task will be against Jackie McNamara in progress.

    [pullquote]We just need to concentrate on ourselves and consolidate that second place spot.[/pullquote]

    “What everyone else does is out of our hands,” the Republic of Ireland International told the gathered press at Motherwell’s weekly news conference.

    “We just need to concentrate on ourselves and consolidate that second place and if we get the win tomorrow night, and Celtic do us a favour on Saturday, it gives us a little cushion going into the remaining games.

    “United is always a difficult match though so we’ll have to at our very best to get points from the match.”

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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.