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    New 2015/16 Macron kits

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    15/16 home kit give away

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    Steelmen sign Dragon’s Moult

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    Louis Laing signs on again

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    Bradford City friendly confirmed

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    Johnson pens extended deal

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    Liddell wins Player of the Month gong

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    Wes Fletcher signs on at Fir Park

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    Preston NE friendly confirmed

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    Businessman’s pledge to Motherwell

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    New 2015/16 Macron kits

    Motherwell Football Club is delighted to showcase the new Macron home and away kits for 2015/2016.

    It is Motherwell’s second season with the Italian sportswear giant and the fifth with principal sponsors Cash Converters.

    For inspiration, the Club looked to two memorable kits from the past.

    In a break from the traditional hoop, we pay tribute to some of the stars from the 1970s such as Willie Pettigrew, Bobby Graham, Joe Wark and Peter Marinello with the diagonal band, claret shorts and claret socks. The 2015/16 home shirt will also carry the ‘MFC’ embroidery on the chest, as opposed to the regular badge.

    The away strip pays homage to the 1994/95 away kit, fondly remembered for the game against Borussia Dortmund in the old UEFA Cup at Fir Park. The top is claret with amber pin-stripes, white shorts and claret socks, famously worn by the likes of Tommy Coyne, Dougie Arnott and Brian Martin in the season ‘Well finished Premier League runners-up.

    The kits are available to pre-order online now by clicking here or in store at the ‘Well Shop at Fir Park Stadium.

    The home kit will be on full general sale on Wednesday 15th July, with the away kit launching one week later, on Wednesday 22nd July.

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    15/16 home kit give away

    Who would you gift the new 15/16 first team kit to and have them proudly wear it before it goes on general sale??

    That’s right, this is a prize for you to give away!

    What you need to do is nominate someone, male or female, and tell us why you think they should receive this fantastic prize!

    Don’t worry, your thoughtful gesture won’t go unrewarded as you’ll receive a shirt signed by the newly assembled 15/16 squad – after the kit goes on general sale of course.

    To enter this competition simply ‘Like’ the Motherwell Facebook Page, nominate who you want to win by tagging them in the comment section and then tell us in 10 words or less why you chose them.

    There will be two winners, one male and one female who will each be invited to attend the media launch of the 15/16 kit  at Fir Park and get to meet two players.

    Closing date is 4pm on Thursday 2nd July.

    Your nominee must be able to attend the launch of the kit at Fir Park on Friday 3rd July at 1.45pm*

    The winning entries will be chosen at random by a panel of judges and notified on evening of Thursday 2nd via Facebook. Should a winner not be able to attend then the Club will chose another entry to attend.

    No correspondence will be entered into.

    Good Luck!

    *time may be subject to change

    Terms & Conditions
    • Competition is open to all fans that ‘Like’ Motherwell FC Facebook page
    • Nominate a fan by tagging them in the competition comment section and describe in 10 words or less why they should win this prize
    • There will be one male and one female winner
    • Closing date is 4pm on Thursday 2nd July, 2015
    • The winners will be selected by choice of Judges Panel
    • Winners will be notified by Direct Message via Facebook on evening of Thursday 2nd July
    • Entries of 11 words or over will not be considered
    • Entries containing profanity or messages the panel consider to be inflammatory will not be considered
    • No correspondence will be entered into
    • Judges decision will be final
    • The prize consists of:-
    o Attend photo-call on Friday 3rd July, at Fir Park Stadium at 1.45pm
    o Reporting into the Chapman Building, Firpark Street, Motherwell, ML1 2QN
    o Travel and Expenses are not included in the prize
    o Meet first team and ladies player and have your picture taken with them
    o Nominee to receive full first team kit for season 15/16 consisting of shirt, shorts, socks
    o Nominator to receive 1 x signed shirt by full first team after the public launch of the kit, mailed out to you

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    Steelmen sign Dragon’s Moult

    Motherwell FC is today delighted to announce the signing of striker Louis Moult from Wrexham for an undisclosed fee.

    Moult, 23, came through the youth ranks at his local side Stoke City, and made his debut for the club in a League Cup game against Leyton Orient aged just seventeen, and followed that up with another in the same competition against Portsmouth.

    He went on to make his Premiership bow against Burnley later in the same season and collected the club’s Academy Player of the Year award at the end of that campaign.

    Such is the nature of the English loan market; Louis enjoyed several spells at various clubs including Bradford City, Accrington, Mansfield and Alfreton before joining Northampton in 2012.

    He was only at the Cobblers for a year before joining Nuneaton where he really hit top gear. He scored an impressive 17 goals in 36 starts for Boro, which earned him a move to Wrexham.

    [pullquote]I’m here to score goals and hopefully I can do that. In two seasons I’ve scored forty goals and I’m going to try and make that sixty in three, or even more if I can.[/pullquote]

    Moult started the 2014/15 season where he left off previously, and hit 23 goals in 37 starts – a total of 40 goals in 73 starts over two seasons – a goal every 1.82 games.

    That alerted several clubs, including ‘Well, who have been watching the player for some time and after extensive discussions with Wrexham, the player was allowed to leave and has signed a three-year contract in North Lanarkshire. He’ll be officially registered on July 1st, subject to registration formalities.

    Speaking exclusively to motherwellfc.co.uk, Moult said: “I’m delighted to be here and it is a massive step in my career and it wasn’t a move I could turn down.

    “I’m here to score goals and hopefully I can do that. In two seasons I’ve scored forty goals and I’m going to try and make that sixty in three, or even more if I can.

    “I’ve had a look at the side and I know they can play some fantastic attacking football. With the two pacey wingers who like to link up with the frontmen, hopefully that will suit me and I can hit the ground running.”

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    Louis Laing signs on again

    Motherwell FC is delighted to confirm the permanent signing of former Sunderland and Nottingham Forest defender Louis Laing.

    The 22-year old former England Youth International started his career at Sunderland and made his Premiership debut for the Black Cats against Wolves back in May 2011.

    He also spent a brief loan spell at Wycombe Wanderers before signing for the then Stuart Pearce led Forest last summer.

    He was farmed out to near neighbours Notts County in September before opting to join on at Fir Park during the January Transfer Window.

    He impressed as the games went on, building up a solid partnership with Stephen McManus. He scored his first senior goal, a bullet header against Inverness CT at Fir Park, and his assured performances alongside McManus were a feature of the Play-off victory over Rangers.

    [pullquote]I’m delighted and after such an enjoyable last six months of last season, I couldn’t be happier.[/pullquote]

    The 6ft 2 in centre back has signed a two-year deal and has joined the club for pre-season training today. He has been given the number five shirt for the new campaign.

    And speaking to motherwellfc.co.uk, he said: “I’m delighted and after such an enjoyable last six months of last season, I couldn’t be happier.

    “I’ve got a bit of security for the next two years at a fantastic club with fantastic fans and a fantastic manager.

    “I didn’t have a great start last season, getting sent off in the first game, but after that I hit the ground running and it was a really enjoyable experience. I’m delighted to be back.”

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    Bradford City friendly confirmed

    Motherwell will face their Claret and Amber cousins from across the Border, Bradford City, this pre-season.

    ‘Well will take on Phil Parkinson’s side on Tuesday 14th July (2pm KO) at the Grangemouth Stadium, with the Fir Park pitch still taking shape after summer remedial work.

    Although the club would have preferred an evening kick-off, the availability of suitable grass facilities meant 2pm was the only kick-off time possible for that particular day.

    The match is the fifth confirmed so far this pre-season, with the schedule currently looking like:

    Tuesday 7th July 2015
    Borussia Monchengladbach U23 –v- Motherwell
    VV Rheden, Ijsselsingel 91, 6991 ZR Rheden
    Kick-off: 1900 (local time)

    Thursday 9th July 2015
    SC Heerenveen –v- Motherwell
    Sportvereniging Langezwaag,
    Paradys 8, 8404 BV Langezwaag
    Kick-off: 1900 (local time)

    Tuesday 14th July 2015
    Motherwell –v- Bradford City
    The Grangemouth Stadium
    Kersiebank Avenue, FK3 0EE
    Kick-off: 1400

    Saturday 18th July 2015
    Livingston –v- Motherwell
    Energy Assets Arena, Livingston
    Kick-off: 1500

    Tuesday 21st July 2015
    TBC

    Friday 24th July 2015
    Motherwell –v- Preston North End
    Energy Assets Arena, Livingston
    Kick-off: 1900

    It’s likely the final pre-season friendly to be confirmed, on Tuesday 21st July, will also take place at the Grangemouth Stadium with kick-off again during the day. The opponents will be announced as soon as the agreements are finalised.

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    Johnson pens extended deal

    Motherwell FC is today delighted to confirm Marvin Johnson has signed an extended contract with the club.

    Johnson was a January recruit when ‘Well played an undisclosed fee to take him from English Conference side Kidderminster Harriers.

    And the flying winger won many admirers with his direct style of play and his tantalizing cross balls, many of which led to either chances or goals in the closing months of the seaosn.

    Indeed, Johnson played a pivotal role in Motherwell retaining their top-flight status, and even scored his first goal in Claret and Amber against Rangers at Fir Park in the Play-off Final.

    The 24-year old has loved life at Fir Park and has signed a new agreement until the summer of 2018.

    [pullquote]I have thoroughly enjoyed my first six months at the club and when I was asked to extend it further, I had no hesitations.[/pullquote]

    Speaking to motherwellfc.co.uk, Johnson said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my first six months at the club and when I was asked to extend it further, I had no hesitations.

    “I really believe in the manager and what he wants the team to do, and if we can kick off the new campaign the way we finished the last, I am hopeful we can enjoy a good season.

    “From my own personal point of view, I will keep working hard for the team and will try and create and score as many as possible whilst a Motherwell player.

    “The fans have also been brilliant in my time so far, and if I can make them happy by continuing to give my best, that’s exactly what i will do.”

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    Liddell wins Player of the Month gong

    Motherwell Ladies forward Pamela Liddell has won the SWFL Divisional Player of the Month award.

    The ladies have made an outstanding start to 2015, winning every match in the SWFL Division 2 so far, winning the 2nd Division League Cup after beating Rangers 2-6 in the Final and are in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup, having dispatched SWPL side Hutchison Vale 0-4 along the way.

    Liddell, who has netted an astonishing 71 goals in seventeen matches, grabbing at least one in every game she has played, said: “I am delighted to have been voted Player of the Month. It means a lot to know that people have voted for me and I am truly appreciative for that.

    “We have had a good start to the season and we are hopeful that it will continue after the summer break where our focus is on becoming league champions within our division.

    [pullquote]We have had a good start to the season and we are hopeful that it will continue after the summer break where our focus is on becoming league champions within our division.[/pullquote]

    “Thanks must also go to my teammates who have contributed towards this award and as a squad we will now look to kick on again.”

    Motherwell Ladies Manager Graeme McArthur; “It is great to see Pamela being given the recognition as player of the month within the division due to the form that she has shown this season as well as her overall contribution within the squad.

    “Her goal scoring ability is second to none as has been shown by the volume of goals that she has scored this season which is incredible for any striker and she has scored some fantastic goals thus far.”

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    Wes Fletcher signs on at Fir Park

    Motherwell FC can today confirm the signing of 24-year old striker Wes Fletcher.

    Wes, who came through the youth ranks at both Manchester United and Liverpool, signed his first professional contract at Burnley.

    He played a couple of games for the Turf Moore club, but enjoyed short-term loans at Grimbsy, Crewe, Yeovil amongst others as he learned his trade.

    In the summer of 2013, Wes signed for York City and in his first-season, finished the club’s top goalscorer, netting 13 goals in 36 starts for the Minstermen.

    Last season was somewhat curtailed by injury, with Fletcher scoring seven for a total of 20 in the two-year period.

    However, after a medical yesterday, the Scouser signed his one-year contract, with an option for a second year, and will officially register for the club on 1st July 2015.

    [pullquote]I’ve asked for the number nine jersey as I like the pressure of expectations. I know the previous player wearing that number scored a lot, so my target is to not only match that, but get more.[/pullquote]

    Speaking to MFC TV, he said: “I am delighted to be here and play in this great league.

    “I’ve already met the players and I am just looking forward to getting started.

    “I’m a player who will work hard and I know where the goal is and if I get the service, I hope to score as many as I can.

    “I’ve asked for the number nine jersey as I like the pressure of expectations. I know the previous player wearing that number scored a lot, so my target is to not only match that, but get more.”

    ‘Well boss Iain Baraclough added: “I’ve seen a fair bit of Wes and know exactly what he is capable of.

    “The Club has also had him watched on several occasions and feel he is ready to add something different to our squad. His game will suit the way we want to play and along with David Clarkson, will add more competition.

    “This is just the beginning of the recruitment process though. We’ve still got several more faces to come all across the park and we’ll continue to work hard to do that as quickly as possible.”

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    Preston NE friendly confirmed

    Motherwell will take on English Championship side Preston North End in the final game before the new 2015/16 season kick off.

    Preston, who have former ‘Well hero Chris Humphrey in their squad, will take on Ian Baraclough’s men on Friday 24th July (7pm KO) at Livingston’s Energy Assets Arena (with Fir Park still not ready to host a match due to the play-off delayed summer renovation works).

    The match is the fourth for the July schedule, with the remaining two likely to be confirmed and announced early next week.

    Ticket information for all matches will be released in due course.

    First-team pre-season schedule:

    Tuesday 7th July 2015
    Borussia Monchengladbach U23 –v- Motherwell
    VV Rheden, Ijsselsingel 91, 6991 ZR Rheden
    Kick-off: 1900 (local time)

    Thursday 9th July 2015
    SC Heerenveen –v- Motherwell
    Sportvereniging Langezwaag,
    Paradys 8, 8404 BV Langezwaag
    Kick-off: 1900 (local time)

    Tuesday 14th July 2015
    TBC

    Saturday 18th July 2015
    Livingston –v- Motherwell
    Energy Assets Arena, Livingston
    Kick-off: 1500

    Tuesday 21st July 2015
    TBC

    Friday 24th July 2015
    Motherwell –v- Preston North End
    Energy Assets Arena, Livingston
    Kick-off: 1900

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    Businessman’s pledge to Motherwell

    An English-based businessman has pledged a major sum of money towards projects at Fir Park after deciding to give something back to his family’s community.

    John Walker, who is the founder and chairman of world-renowned consultants ‘Oxford Economics’, has already gifted the club and Motherwell FC Community Trust more than half of the sum to go towards projects that help on and off the park.

    Part of the three-year funding will help the Community Trust develop its ‘Learn and Play the Motherwell Way’ project, which aims to encourage children who are disengaged with formal education to improve their literacy, numeracy and IT skills by using Motherwell in particular and football in general as a learning stimulus.

    John’s generosity has also helped fund recent improvements in the fitness and conditioning of players by Gordon Crawford, the recently-appointed physical performance and conditioning coach.

    As part of his focus on education, John is helping to fund Gordon’s PhD and has sponsored the purchase of equipment to aid his work with the playing squad.

    Gordon was brought in to improve the fitness of the players and also to prevent injuries: he will also work with the Community Trust to aid their work in helping the fitness and wellbeing of people in Lanarkshire.

    The injury list among players has subsided significantly in recent months and it is hoped that his ongoing work will slash medical bills that saw the club spend £120,000 on operations and related consultations last year.

    John was raised in Yorkshire but his father, a keen fan of the steelmen, came from Motherwell and he wanted to put something back into the Lanarkshire community.

    He heard about the Well Society’s attempts to safeguard the future of Motherwell FC for the community and got in contact with chairman Brian McCafferty to offer his help. A number of discussions led to the funding offer.

    John said: “I was impressed with the community ethos of the club and felt it was the perfect way to give something back to the area where my family came from.”

    Motherwell chairman Brian McCafferty added: “We are extremely grateful for John’s hugely generous support for the Lanarkshire community and Motherwell Football Club.”

    “The projects he has funded are a great example of how the club can help the community and vice versa.

    “We hope other business people will recognise the value of supporting the community ethos of the club.”

    “Any contribution to making sure the community remains at the heart of the club is very welcome – people can pledge sums from £10 a month to the Well Society.”