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    Player Sponsorship Opportunities

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    You Tube: Lasley talks pre-season

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    Sutton aims to end Cup disappointments

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    McManus sold on the McCall factor

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    You Tube: McCall focused on fitness

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    2014/15 Squad Numbers confirmed

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    Players return for pre-season training

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    Europa League: 2nd Round Draw

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    Season Review DVD goes on sale

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    TV: ‘Well sell Anier to Aue

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    Player Sponsorship Opportunities

    There are still Home, Away and Euro sponsorship opportunities available for the 2014/15 season.

    With the arrival of Josh Law, Dan Twardzik, Henrik Ojamaa and Mark O’Brien, along with the emergence of some of our younger talent in to the first-team, this is your chance to own a piece of Motherwell history.

    As a sponsor, your name or company name will be listed in our matchday magazine and on the official club website – motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Your name will be highlighted at half-time by our PA announcer alongside that of your chosen player on a matchday if he is selected in the first-team; fantastic exposure for any small business or as a special gift to the ‘Well fan in your life!

    At the end of the campaign, you will be invited to the annual sponsor’s evening.

    Mix and mingle with Motherwell stars from the past and present before your chosen player joins you at your table for dinner and later, presents you with his jersey.

    The evening also includes a fabulous three-course meal, an intimate Q & A with the Management Team, as well as entertainment from Fir Park favourite, Tam Cowan.

    What’s still available for 2014/15?

    HOME (£295):

    • Kenny Black
    • Mark O’Brien
    • Ross Stewart

    AWAY (£275):

    • Mark O’Brien
    • Ross Stewart

    EUROPEAN (£350):

    • Mark O’Brien
    • Bob McHugh
    • Ross Stewart

    BOOTS / GLOVES (£350):

    • Stuart Carswell
    • Gunnar Nielsen
    • Mark O’Brien
    • Bob McHugh
    • Zaine Francis-Angol
    • Fraser Kerr
    • Adam Cummins
    • Ross Stewart

    UNDER 20s (£195*)

    • Dom Thomas
    • Steven Higgins
    • Morgyn Neill
    • Chris Cadden
    • Max Currie
    • Craig McCall
    • Liam Anderson
    • Dylan Mackin
    • Dannie McNulty
    • Robbie Leitch
    • Ben Hall
    • Luke Watt
    • Ross MacLean
    • Allan Campbell
    • Brett Long
    • Ryan Watters

    * The Under 20’s package is slightly different to that of the first-team detailed at the top of this page. Contact Diane at the numbers below for a full package breakdown.

    For more information or to sponsor a player please contact 01698 338008, email (including your contact telephone number) commercial@motherwellfc.co.uk.

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    You Tube: Lasley talks pre-season

    Skipper Keith Lasley talked up the merits of pre-season trips as ‘Well reach the halfway point of their Algarve training camp.

    The Fir Parkers have gone away each of the last three seasons and every time it has given the side the best grounding possible ahead of both the European and SPFL action.

    The uninterrupted time away allows the management team to work intensively with the players, with treble sessions and team bonding helping to prepare the squad.

    And Lasley is in no doubt how big a part it has played in recent success and spoke of how difficult the schedule has been so far.

    [pullquote]The facilities are first class; having been here before we knew what we were coming out to. It’s a great place to work, it has everything the management team needs to work us and the weather pretty much guarantees you will always get the sessions you require.[/pullquote]

    Chatting to the official Motherwell You Tube channel, the 34-year old midfielder admitted: “It’s been tough but it always is at this time of year to be honest.

    “The facilities are first class; having been here before we knew what we were coming out to. It’s a great place to work, it has everything the management team needs to work us and the weather pretty much guarantees you will always get the sessions you require.

    “It has been a lot of hard work which will continue for the next few weeks. Pre-season is all about preparing for what will be another tough campaign ahead.

    “Being here in the Algarve is a perfect setting for us to do that. It has really paid off for us in previous years and hopefully it will do so again.”

    Keep up to date with additional information on our pre-season camp via Twitter and some behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram. Action shots from training can also be found on our official Facebook page and videos are at our You Tube channel.

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    Sutton aims to end Cup disappointments

    John Sutton admits he and the rest of the Motherwell squad are on the hunt for silverware this season.

    The Steelmen are currently in Algarve preparing for the forthcoming European and SPFL Premiership campaign, but despite incredible league success in the last seven years, a Cup win remains illusive.

    However, the 30-year old striker, who bagged 23 goals last term, says that gives everyone at the club something to really aim for going into the new season.

    He said: “Finishing runners-up for the second season in a row was a brilliant achievement but we were disappointed with our Cup performances.

    “St Johnstone and Aberdeen are good teams but we feel as though we could have done more.

    “We had three cracks at it in the Cups, really. The Europa League was tricky and although you’ve got to credit Albion Rovers in the Scottish Cup, we were extremely disappointed with ourselves.

    “Aberdeen did well to win the League Cup but were had a goal disallowed against them in our game that left everyone a little sore.

    [pullquote]With the quality of players we have here and the form shown over the last seven years, you’d think we would get a bit further in the Cups or even go all the way and win a trophy.[/pullquote]

    “With the quality of players we have here and the form shown over the last seven years, you’d think we would get a bit further in the Cups or even go all the way and win a trophy.

    “Hopefully this will be our season, that’s what everybody at the club wants.”

    Sutton admits he is really enjoying life back at the club and feels the happiest he has done during his career.

    His four-year combined stint at Fir Park is the longest he’s spent with any one club and admits it’s now his home from home.

    “I feel really settled here,” he said.

    “I know players sometimes get stick for showing a lack of loyalty but it’s tricky. Every time you have a good season, because of the length of contracts nowadays, you’re touted for a move. Then, if you have a bad season, you’re out the door.

    “Motherwell is a great fit for me though, it’s a great place to work. I’ve also completed my A License course but haven’t really thought about going into coaching when I finish playing.

    “Hopefully I’ve got a few more years then we’ll see what happens.”

    Keep up to date with additional information on our pre-season camp via Twitter and some behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram. Action shots from training can also be found on our official Facebook page and videos are at our You Tube channel.

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    McManus sold on the McCall factor

    Stephen McManus says holding on to Stuart McCall has been ‘Well’s biggest achievement of the summer so far.

    Shaun Hutchinson (Fulham), Henri Anier (Erzgebirge Aue) and James McFadden have left in what has been a relatively quiet summer in terms of departures.

    Dan Twardzik and Josh Law have arrived whilst others are on the way, but it is retaining the services of the boss that McManus has lauded the most.

    Under the former Everton and Sheffield United midfielder’s watch, the Steelmen have finished ‘Best of the Rest’ in the last three consecutive seasons.

    Speaking to the gathered press at Motherwell’s Algarve pre-season training base, the 26-times capped defender said: “The most important thing is keeping the manager here. He is the one who makes the place tick.

    “Since I’ve been here the gaffer’s been tremendous. The hardest thing to do in football management is rebuild a team. We have lost some of our best players in the past two seasons, but the gaffer has brought in others of similar quality and maintained that level of success.

    “We’ve lost Hutchy, Faddy and Henri. One stopped goals, one was creative player and one scored goals. If you are going to be a success you need players who can win you games and score goals, and that’s an area we will look to strengthen.”

    McManus, 31, arrived in North Lanarkshire last summer of a three-year spell south of the border with both Middlesbrough and Bristol City.

    He was an almost ever-present last season; missing just one game (a 1-0 win at Pittodrie on Boxing Day) making him the clubs’ highest appearance holder in a campaign ‘Well finished SPFL Premiership runners-up.

    [pullquote]Since I’ve been here the gaffer’s been tremendous. The hardest thing to do in football management is rebuild a team. We have lost some of our best players in the past two seasons, but the gaffer has brought in others of similar quality and maintained that level of success.[/pullquote]

    And the big defender, known affectionately as ‘Mick’ to his teammates, admits the fear of losing his place in the team has constantly driven him on, particularly through the tough pre-season schedules.

    “This is my sixteenth year of pre-season training, I would love to say my body is used to it but it’s not!

    “But I’ve always trained hard because I’ve been driven by fear someone would nick my place in the team. When I was younger, I spoke to experienced players and asked them what I had to so when I got older and they always said ‘Train, train and train again.

    “I thought you could maybe take a day off here or there but they told me to train hard every day. Now I hate missing sessions as I fell as if I am losing something.”

    Although ‘Well have achieved an incredible amount in recent seasons, one major task still remains illusive.

    The Fir Parkers haven’t tasted success in Cup competitions for almost twenty-five years at that is a firm target for the new campaign according to the former Celtic skipper.

    “I would love to win a trophy with Motherwell and there is no reason why we couldn’t,” he added.

    “We have been runners-up in the league so we have every right to think we can win some silverware, just like Aberdeen, Hearts, St Johnstone, St Mirren and Kilmarnock have done in recent seasons.”

    Keep up to date with additional information on our pre-season camp via Twitter and some behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram. Action shots from training can also be found on our official Facebook page.

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    You Tube: McCall focused on fitness

    Stuart McCall hopes ‘Well’s Portuguese training camp will be as successful as previous years at giving his side a springboard for the new campaign.

    The Steelmen were in Moncarapacho two summers ago and the Costa Brava last July, but have returned again to Colina Verde as they prepare for a busy European and domestic campaign.

    McCall and his assistant Kenny Black are putting the squad through a grueling programme, which includes treble sessions each day in the baking Algarve heat, with temperatures on the first day reaching nearly ninety degrees Fahrenheit.

    And that, coupled with team bonding, is what the Fir Park boss hopes to take from the camp.

    [pullquote]Back home, the weather is never a definite and with grass surfaces in their infancy, things are not always guaranteed, so this gives us the ideal platform to work the boys hard.[/pullquote]

    Speaking exclusively to Motherwell’s Official You Tube Channel, the 40-times capped former Scotland midfielder said: “Although this year we’ve only got a few new lads, in previous seasons it (pre-season trip) has really helped in terms of the lads getting to know each other.

    “More importantly though, it ensures we get plenty of sessions in.

    “Back home, the weather is never a definite and with grass surfaces in their infancy, things are not always guaranteed, so this gives us the ideal platform to work the boys hard.

    “It’s a quiet place which allows the lads to focus solely on the training, working hard and enjoying each other’s company. We’ll do that this week before starting bounce games and friendlies when we get back to Scotland.”

    Keep up to date with additional information via Twitter and some behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram. Action shots from training can also be found on our official Facebook page.

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    2014/15 Squad Numbers confirmed

    ‘Well boss Stuart McCall has confirmed squad numbers for current contracted players ahead of the forthcoming 2014/15 season.

    The numbers, subject to change for new and departing players, are:

    1.
    2. Craig Reid
    3. Stevie Hammell
    4. Stuart Carswell
    5. Simon Ramsden
    6. Stephen McManus
    7. Lionel Ainsworth
    8. Paul Lawson
    9. John Sutton
    11. Iain Vigurs
    12. Dan Twardzik
    13. Gunnar Nielsen
    14. Keith Lasley
    15.
    16. Bob McHugh
    17. Zaine Francis-Angol
    18. Josh Law
    19. Lee Erwin
    20. Fraser Kerr
    21. Jack Leitch
    22. Craig Moore
    23. Adam Cummins

    26. Dom Thomas
    27. Steven Higgins
    28. Morgyn Neill
    29. Chris Cadden
    30. David Ferguson
    31. Max Currie
    32. Craig McCall
    33. Liam Anderson
    34. Dylan Mackin
    35. Danny McNulty
    36. Robbie Leitch
    37. Ben Hall
    38. Luke Watt
    39. Ross McLean
    40. Alan Campbell
    41. Brett Long
    42. Ryan Watters
    43. Jack McMillan

    51. Allan Todd
    52. David Lindsay
    69. Graeme Balmer
    80. Stephen Grieve
    91. Joe Smith

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    Players return for pre-season training

    Action pictures from Dalziel Park as the Motherwell squad return for pre-season training.

    Snaps courtesy of SNSPix.

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    Europa League: 2nd Round Draw

    Motherwell have been drawn to face Stjarnan F.C or Bangor City FC in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Europa League.

    The Steelmen are in the competition for the fifth time in the tournament’s six-year existence, but have as yet to progress past the ‘Play Off’ stage.

    ‘Well boss Stuart McCall will bring his side back in for pre-season training this Wednesday before pitting his wits against either Rúnar Páll Sigmundsson or Neville Powell next month.

    In recent years, the Fir Parkers have faced stern opposition in the way of Steaua Bucharest, Aalesunds FK, Odense BK, Levante U.D. and FC Kuban Krasnodar.

    The match dates are Thursday 17th and 24th July. Full details of home/away as well as ticket and travel information will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.

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    Season Review DVD goes on sale

    Motherwell FC is pleased to announce the Season Review 13/14 DVD is now on sale at the ‘Well Shop.

    Season 2013/14 had it all: drama, tension, excitement and a sensational finale.

    Motherwell fans witnessed yet another record breaking season for The Steelmen, one that looked against the odds as injuries began to take their toll and Stuart McCall’s squad was stretched to its limits.

    However, Motherwell battled on and smashed their post war points record, racking up an astonishing seventy points, winning twenty-two games and scoring sixty-six goals along the way.

    Now you can relive the thrills and spills of this epic season on this exclusive DVD.

    Every goal is here, from Henri Anier’s late winner against Hibs at Easter Road last August, all the way through the twists and turns leading up to the dramatic final game of the season; a shootout against Aberdeen where Craig Reid’s injury time strike propelled The Steelmen into second place and sent the away fans into raptures!

    ‘Well Society members who have renewed their benefits can pick up their complimentary copy from The Chapman Building at Fir Park.

    Non-members can purchase a Season Review DVD for just £10 from The ‘Well Shop either in person or online at www.motherwelldirect.co.uk.

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    TV: ‘Well sell Anier to Aue

    Motherwell FC can today confirm Henri Anier has been sold to 2. Bundesliga side FC Erzgebirge Aue for an undisclosed fee.

    Discussions between the clubs have been ongoing for a period of time before an agreement was eventually reached.

    Anier joined the club last season on loan from Viking FK, scoring seven goals before signing for the club on a full-time basis last January.

    He went on to score a subsequent two goals in the second half of the season, eventually taking his tally to nine goals in 40 appearances during 2013/14.

    Speaking to motherwellfc.co.uk, the Estonian said: “I had a big decision to make leaving Motherwell as it has been a brilliant place for me to play football.

    [pullquote]I really enjoyed things on and off the park. However, this was a good option for me and for the club, so it is one I had to take.[/pullquote]

    “I want to wish everyone at Motherwell the very best of luck for the future and thank everyone for all their support in the last year.”

    ‘Well boss Stuart McCall added: “We have managed to keep the majority of our squad together this summer but when an offer comes along for a player, the club has to consider it.

    “I’ve already been working on several options to replace Henri and now that his move is official, we will now look to pursue them.”

    Everyone at Motherwell Football Club would like to thank Henri for his contribution during his spell at Fir Park and wish him every success in his future career.