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    Motherwell 0 – 2 Rangers

    [tab:Match report]

    Motherwell hosted Rangers in the first competitive game of the new season and were unlucky to lose by two goals to nil.

    The Steelmen were without captain Keith Lasley, who was serving a suspension from last season, and last seasons top-scorer Louis Moult started on the bench after struggling through the week with injury.

    But it didn’t look like the Steelmen would struggle with these absences when they got off to a high-flying start.

    An incredible opening few minutes saw Johnson beat the offside trap and race down the line, his squared pass fell to Ainsworth at a tight angle and it was cleared off the line; agonisingly close for the ‘Well.

    And the home side went close again just a minute later as McDonald picked up a short back pass in the box, but his effort was turned behind for a corner.

    The resulting set-piece was well cleared by the visitors, who were on the back foot early after some exciting play from Mark McGhee’s men.

    Rangers skipper Lee Wallace fired one over the bar from ten yards, but Samson remained untested after the opening ten minutes.

    On eleven minutes Motherwell were inches away from the lead yet again. A brilliant run on the break from Ainsworth saw him slip in Cadden, who drew his shot wide of the far post.

    Six minutes later, Motherwell went close again. Johnson burst through the middle and his strike was tipped past the woodwork by Foderingham.

    Just before the 20th minute, Rangers nearly tested Samson, but Halliday’s ambitious strike from 30 yards dropped over the bar.

    And it wasn’t until the 23rd minute that Rangers tested the ‘Well stopper, when Barrie McKay slipped in Waghorn, and last season’s top scorer in the Championship hit a vicious strike on goal that Samson tipped over for a corner.

    The resulting corner was worked to Tavernier, who crossed deep for Kenny Miller, but the veteran strikers header flied across goal and out for a goal-kick.

    Just before the half-hour mark, Motherwell had a great double chance; Ainsworth was involved yet again as his cross was miss-hit by Cadden, but it dropped to Johnson who fired over.

    Some patient build-up play from the Ibrox side couldn’t work its way past a sturdy Motherwell defence, and Wallace overhit his pass which ran out for a Motherwell goal-kick.

    McManus showed his experience and composure at the back, when a deflection fell to the feet of Wallace who just had the skipper to beat, but McManus stood strong and stepped in with expert timing to knick the ball away.

    On the 34th minute, Miller hit the target with a header from six yards, but it lacked any real pace and was simple for Samson.

    Incredibly neat footwork by McHugh on the edge of the Steelmen’s box allowed the midfielder to swivel and play Johnson down the line; Motherwell’s number eleven drove the length of the pitch but his strike rose over Foderingham’s goal.

    A late challenge on McDonald from Kiernan forced Steven McLean to blow his whistle for a free-kick just outside the Gers box. That led to an inch-perfect cross from Ainsworth that was nearly put in the back of the Rangers net but McDonald couldn’t quite get enough on it and it remained goalless.

    Marvin Johnson brought down Tavernier around 25 yards out, but the full-back pulled himself up to take the set-piece, curling one over the wall and safely into the arms of Samson.

    A neat back-heel from Waghorn to play in Miller was one of Rangers best chances of the half, but Miller blazed his shot well wide from ten yards.

    On the stroke of half-time, a loose header was hit on the volley by Waghorn, skimming the roof of the net as it went over.

    But that was the last bit of action in an even first-half where Motherwell were unlucky not to be in the lead.

    And it didn’t take long for Rangers to take the lead. Three minutes in to the half and Tavernier put the visitors ahead.

    Some neat play from Motherwell in the midfield led Richard Tait to get in behind down the right had side, but the full backs cross was too close to Foderingham, who gathered it in two hands.

    A cynical foul from Harry Forrester halted the Fir Parkers on the break and it resulted in the first booking of the day.

    Tavernier was involved again just five minutes later. The full-back cut inside and teed up Forrester whose powerful strike crashed off the bar.

    Motherwell broke away superbly yet again, with Richard Tait clipping a ball down the line to McDonald who turned and fed in McHugh who then played in Chalmers who crossed brilliantly in to the area, but McDonald wasn’t expecting the ball to drop to his feet and it skipped out for a goal kick.

    Just before the hour mark, Mark McGhee brought off Joe Chalmers in place for last seasons top-scorer Louis Moult.

    Two minutes later Harry Forrester and Kenny Miller were both brought off for O’Halloran and new signing Kranjcar.

    And the Croatian midfielder was involved straight away, the ball dropped to him 5 yards from goal but he completely mis-kicked it and the danger was thwarted by the ‘Well.

    On the 67th minute, Kranjcar had another effort that he yet again screwed wide without threatening Samson.

    McGhee then brought off Lionel Ainsworth and replaced him with Dom Thomas.

    Johnson cut inside from the right and fired a shot on goal from all of 30-yards, but it was high and wide from the winger from what would’ve been a screamer.

    Rangers new signing Josh Windass was introduced to the action in place of Holt and immediately looked lively, skipping past a challenge but being taken off the ball in powerful and fair fashion by McHugh to deny him the dream start. The ball ran into the path of O’Halloran who brought out a great save from Samson and McKay blazed the rebound well over the open goal.

    At the opposite end, Motherwell went closer. A brilliant cross was met by the head of Louis Moult but it flashed inches wide of the mark.

    Some intricate work by Scott McDonald in the Rangers box worked a yard or two for the Aussie, but his shot just went over and Rangers held their lead.

    Windass broke free down the right flank and his low cross looked threatening, but it was well defended by the Steelmen.

    Carl McHugh went in to the book with twelve minutes remaining, and at the other end, a cynical foul led to a free kick for the ‘Well.

    Before it was taken, McGhee introduced Jacob Blyth and from the resulting set piece the Fir Parkers were close to drawing level, but Rangers survived the attack.

    Josh Windass dragged a rampaging Scott McDonald to the floor and was booked by McLean with just under ten minutes left.

    ‘Well boss McGhee was enraged after Marvin Johnson was tripped and play was waved on, and Rangers were calling for a hand-ball from Samson a minute later, but the play was waved on again.

    There were more calls for a handball from the travelling support, but it was clearly waved on by McLean.

    As the Rangers fans started cheering their teams every pass, Dom Thomas interrupted their rhythm by picking the ball up in the opposition half and playing in McHugh who swept it wide to Johnson, but his cross was collected by Foderingham.

    And in injury time, Martyn Waghorn doubled the visitors lead and silenced the home fans. The Englishman curled a neat finish round Samson to secure all three points for the Ibrox outfit.

    It was a frustrating day for the Steelmen, who were denied yet again when Heneghan’s header was heading in but was cleared off the line.

    [tab:As it happened]

     Lewis Irons at Fir Park

    FT: Motherwell 0 -2 Rangers

    90+3mins: Another two unbelievable chances. Heneghan’s header is cleared off the line again. The rebound is then hooked over. So frustrating

    90+2mins: McDonald’s shot is heading at goal, but it’s blocked on route for a corner!

    90mins+1: The forward has too much time to line up a shot and curls it past Samson, in off the post.

    GOAL Rangers! Martin Waghorn makes it 0-2 to Rangers with a curling effort from the edge of the area…

    89mins: Marvin runs at Wallace, goes past him, but his cross is just about plucked out the air by the Rangers keeper.

    87mins: Another handball shout as the ball hits Heneghan on route. It definitely hit his hand, but did he mean it. No penalty anyway.

    85mins: Just before that, ‘Well lucky to get away with a call as the ball struck Samson’s elbow outside the box. Nothing doing from the ref.

    85mins: Johnson cuts in from the left hand side and drills a shot high over the bar into the Cooper Stand.

    83mins: Mark McGhee being spoken too – he’s enraged after Johnson appeared to have been tripped…

    82mins: McDonald tries a neat little clip towards Blyth in the box, but it clears everyone and runs out for a goal kick.

    81mins: Windass picks up a yellow card for a little shirt pull on Scott McDonald…

    79mins: ‘Well going for it, but leaving space at the back as Rangers look to hit on the counter. Can the Steelmen get level… #COYW

    79mins: Another ‘Well chance – Heneghan gets on the end of a Johnson free-kick, but his header drops inches wide of target. Aggggghhhhhhhh!!

    78mins: Final sub – another attacker on – Blyth comes on for Cadden.

    76mins: McHugh is booked for a swiping challenge on O’Halloran who hits the deck.

    75mins: Windass bursts clear down the right, his cross causes problems but the Steelmen scramble it clear. Corner.

    73mins: Good play between Moult & McDonald in the final third. The Aussie eventually takes on the shot, but pulls it wide.

    71mins: Awww, Moult’s got to score. Sublime cross from Tait, picks out the sub, but from six yards out he heads wide of target. Frustrating!

    69mins: Rangers should score! O’Halloran brings out a terrific save from Samson. McKay, with goal at his mercy, blazes the rebound over.

    68mins: Rangers make their final sub – Windass comes on to replace Holt.

    67mins: Rangers subs causing problems. O’Halloran gets one on one with Hammell, but his shot is deflected over for a corner.

    66mins: Marvin Johnson takes on a shot from about 35 yards, but it’s very high and wide… Ambitious from the winger.

    66mins: Second Steelmen sub – Dom Thomas is on for Lionel Ainsworth.

    65mins: Kranjčar almost in again, drifting towards the back post, but his shot is off target.

    64mins: Moult gets involved again, picking up on the right, cutting in but his shot is off target.

    62mins: Chances at both ends – Niko Kranjčar almost scores with his first touch but its saved. Down other end, Moult’s lob is saved.

    61mins: Rangers subs… Niko Kranjčar and Michael O’Halloran are on for Miller and Forrerster.

    60mins: McDonald booked for a challenge on Halliday.

    59mins: ‘Well sub – Joe Chalmers comes off and is replaced by Louis Moult, who is struggling with a knock. #COYW

    56mins: Wee half chance there, Chalmers clips up a ball towards McDoanld, but he can’t control it and the chance is gone.

    53mins: Rangers go close to doubling their lead, Tavernier again causing problems, cutting it back for Forrerster who hits the bar.

    51mins: Harry Forrester booked for ‘taking one for the team’ style foul on Johnson as the ‘Well man burst clear on the counter.

    47mins: Rangers get the ball in advanced postion, he cuts it back for the full back and he curls a shot high past Samson into the top corner

    GOAL Rangers. James Tavernier puts Rangers 0-1 up.

    45mins: Motherwell get the second half going… #COYW

    HT: Motherwell 0 – 0 Rangers. Fairly even stuff so far, Rangers having more of the ball, but ‘Well maybe shading the chances.

    43mins: Rangers go close, Waghorn gets on the end of McManus’ header, but his can only control a volley narrowly over the crossbar.

    42mins: Neat Rangers move on the edge of the ‘Well area, Waghorn flicks it into the path of Miller, but he screws a shot wide of target.

    41mins: James Tavernier takes it himself, but it’s good hands from Samson, who holds on despite the bounce right in front of him…

    40mins: Chalmers pulled up for a trip on Tavernier. Rangers free-kick 30 yards out, right of centre…

    37mins: Awww, McDonald’s got to score. Ainsworth’s near post ball falls for the Aussie striker, but he can’t get enough on it and its saved.

    36mins: McDonald wins a free-kick from Kiernen – it’ll allow Ainsworth to swing one into the box…

    35mins: Johnson shows Halliday a clean pair of heels, but with McDonald in the middle, he takes on a shot, but it sails high into the stand,

    33mins: Miller sends in a deep, searching cross from the right, but Waghorn’s header bounces into the ground and held by Samson.

    29mins: Full back Tavernier wins a corner for his side, his shot from distance deflected around the post on route.

    27mins: ‘Well record another double chance. Ainsworth’s cross is miss-hit by Cadden. It lands at Johnson, but he blazes it over the bar.

    24mins: From the resulting corner, Rangers work it to Tavernier who throws over a back post cross to Miller, but he heads it wide of target.

    23mins: Rangers register their first shot on target, McKay plays in Waghorn. who hits a strike from the edge that Samson tips over. Corner.

    21mins: Rangers have a free-kick in a good position after Ainsworth’s hand ball.

    19mins: Rangers reply via midfielder Andy Halliday, but his touch and hit from 30 yards drops a foot or so over the bar.

    17mins: Yet another chance for ‘Well – Johnson bursts through the middle, but his low shot is tipped around the post by Foderingham!

    10mins: Yet another good chance for the Fir Parkers, Ainsworth teeing up Cadden but he sclaffed a low shot inches wide of target.

    6mins: Rangers’ captain Lee Wallace has the visitor’s first shot at goal, but is drills high over Samson’s bar from about 10 yards or so.

    4mins: Johnson goes down under pressure from James Tavernier… ‘Well fans screaming for a foul, but right call from ref Steven McLean.

    3mins: Awww, so close again. McDonald picks up on a short back pass, but his shot is well saved by Rangers’ keeper Wes Foderingham. Corner!

    1min: Great play from Johnson down the left, his cross found his fellow winger at the far side, but his low shot is somehow hoofed clear.

    1min: So close, Lionel Ainsworth almost puts the Steelmen ahead, but Halliday somehow kicks the ball off the line.

    0mins: Rangers get the game going here at Fir Park…

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    Motherwell manager Mark McGhee:

    “As far as we are concerned we made enough chances to at least get to penalty-kicks.

    “Rangers play different to us, they have a lot more possession, but we know that and we were comfortable with that. In between them having possession, we made the best chances but didn’t take them.

    “And I think that reflects the fact that it’s only two weeks into pre-season training and people like Marvin and Scott McDonald will get sharper.”

    Rangers Manager Mark Warburton:

    “Considering it was our first competitive game, we lost out on a few one v ones and gave the ball away cheaply early on but after that it was a very pleasing afternoon’s work.

    “I’ll look at the game again because we could have been one or two down at the start and we should have stopped their chances.

    “But then we took care of the football and won the one v ones, got tighter in key areas and, from the 15th to the 90th minute, there was only one team in it.”

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    Motherwell v Rangers: A closer look

    By: Lewis Irons

    Saturday’s Betfred Cup clash with Rangers marks the start of the competitive season at Fir Park.

    It is also the first time the two sides have met since the ‘Well maintained their Premiership status intact thanks to a 6-1 aggregate victory over the Ibrox side.

    The new format will take some getting used to for club sides across the country, with competitive football arriving three weeks before the Ladbrokes Premiership gets underway.

    And with both Motherwell and Saturdays opponents Rangers boasting a number of new signings, the race to find a settled starting eleven could be the key to success in the opening cup match in Group F.

    Normally, pre-season friendlies would allow for more time to experiment and make adjustments, but the Steelmen will need to be at their best tomorrow as they face a dangerous Rangers side.

    [pullquote]It’s a competitive game and I think we’ve got our heads around that, so it won’t feel like a pre-season game for us and I’m sure it won’t for Rangers either.     – Mark McGhee[/pullquote]

    New signings Richard Tait, Ben Heneghan, Jacob Blyth, Dean Brill and Carl McHugh have impressed manager Mark McGhee since their arrivals, but the five players haven’t featured in the same line-up for more than 45 minutes.

    Following Sundays defeat to Hibs, the manager took the time to iron out the creases in training this week and insists his side are well prepared.

    Despite the reverse at Easter Road, McGhee has spoke of his frame of mind being a  lot better going in to the Rangers game, having addressed the issues he had with the performance five days ago.

    He said: “We’ve had a look at it again and we’ve dug in to see what was going on and we’ve discovered that there was a lot going on that wasn’t the way that we normally do things – both as individuals and as a group, defensively in particular.

    “But there were things that when we saw it we thought, actually this isn’t too difficult to fix.

    “There were some fundamental things that we do as a group and we did last season that made us very difficult to beat at times, gave us a chance of winning games, and those things weren’t in place on Sunday.

    He added: “But we hope to have corrected those mistakes and be a lot, lot better on Saturday.”

    New signing Carl McHugh turned a few heads, while breaking some hearts of the loyal Plymouth fans, when he made the switch to Fir Park.

    But the 23-year-old midfielder, who understands that reaction after leaving a club he enjoyed an extremely successful two-years with, is focussed firmly on his performances on the pitch.

    The Irishman penned a two-year deal with the Steelmen and believes facing a club like Rangers is something to be relished, now that he is with a top-flight team in Scotland.

    The combative number eight said: “Obviously it’ll be great to test yourself against teams like Rangers. They’ll be very strong and you’d expect them to be right up there this season when you look at some of the signings they’ve made, so it’s a great test for us.”

    But McHugh added: “It’s very early in season the league doesn’t start for a few more weeks and that’s the main priority; being ready for the league. But it’s a massive game for us and it will give us a good yardstick of where we are.

    [pullquote]We’re all looking forward to it; it’s a massive game. It’s a little bit different from pre-season friendlies that you’d normally be playing at this time of year.”[/pullquote]

    Likely up against Rangers new signing Joey Barton, McHugh’s work-rate, bite and array of passing will be key for Mark McGhee, who has been pleased with his midfielder so far.

    He said: “In midfield, Carl’s arrival from Plymouth boosts our squad significantly. Our midfield was lacking depth after a few key players departed last season, but in McHugh we have a solid, confident midfielder who is only 23-years-old.”

    ‘Well fans will be in for an exciting two years with McHugh in the middle of the park, as McGhee and his squad look to build on last years successes.

    Gers boss Mark Warburton has gained his fair share of plaudits over the past year after guiding the Ibrox club to the Championship title, the Petrofac Cup and a place in the final of the Scottish Cup in his first season at the helm.

    This Rangers side is a different challenge from the one that faced the Steelmen in the Premiership play-off in May 2015; a side that are ranked by some bookmakers, including Betfred(!), as second favourites to lift the league trophy this season.

    Under the Londoner, Rangers have a 70% win rate, having slumped to defeat on only seven occasions last season.

    But perhaps more importantly to their fans, the club are playing an expansive brand of football under Warburton, overcoming Premiership sides St Johnstone, Dundee and Celtic en route to the Scottish Cup final.

    Over the summer, the Glaswegians have strengthened their squad significantly, adding the likes of Niko Kranjcar, Josh Windass and Clint Hill to their books.

    It was the addition of Joey Barton that quickened the pulse rates of the Gers fans the most though – after the midfielder swapped the English Championship winners Burnley for the Scottish Championship winners on a free transfer.

    Barton scored three goals and registered two assists as Sean Dyche’s side won the league, and the 33-year-old was named in the team of the year.

    As well as making a number on new additions, one of the major plus points for the Gers over the summer has been the fact they have managed to hold on to the majority of their star performers from the 2015/16 campaign.

    With Gedion Zelalem returning to Arsenal, Nicky Clark departing for Bury and former ‘Well man Nicky Law moving to Bradford among the main losses, Warburton’s squad didn’t take a big knock after all of its successes.

    Going in to the new season, the Gers look well prepared, adding depth, experience and youth to an already big squad.

    This season has seen a rather quiet start for the Light Blues though, with just a single match played in pre-season – a trip to South Carolina to face Charleston Battery. Warburton’s side won 2-1 thanks to goals from Josh Windass and Harry Forrester.

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    New 2016/17 Macron Away kit

    Motherwell FC is tonight delighted to showcase the new 2016/17 Macron Away Kit.

    It’s the club’s third season with Italian manufacturer Macron and the first with new principal sponsors Motorpoint.

    After last week’s launch of the all amber home kit, and the white special edition 25th anniversary third kit, the club has opted for something a bit different for the away – an all denim blue kit.

    [pullquote]We are absolutely delighted with the really unique results and look forward to launching all three kits over the next few weeks.[/pullquote]

    All three kits are available to pre-order now from motherwelldirect.co.uk, either with our without the sponsors logo, with the Away kit itself available from Tuesday 2nd August 2016.

    PSL Managing Director Alan Provan said: “We wanted to go with a fairly traditional look and feel for the first and third kits, so worked with Macron to mix it up a little with the away kit.

    “We are absolutely delighted with the really unique results and look forward to launching all three kits over the next few weeks.”

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    McHugh – Rangers a great test

    ‘Well new boy Carl McHugh believes the BetFred League Cup match against Rangers will be a good indicator  for the squad.

    Sitting in the Motherwell press area for the first time since his switch from Plymouth Argyle, the 23-year-old spoke about his opposition for his first competitive fixture in Claret and Amber.

    The midfielder said: “Obviously it’ll be great to test yourself against teams like [Rangers]. They’ll be very strong and you’d expect them to be right up there this season when you look at some of the signings they’ve made, so it’s a great test for us.”

    But McHugh added: “It’s very early in season the league doesn’t start for a few more weeks and that’s the main priority; being ready for the league. But it’s a massive game for us and it will give us a good yardstick of where we are.

    “We’re all looking forward to it; it’s a massive game. It’s a little bit different from pre-season friendlies that you’d normally be playing at this time of year.”

    [pullquote]We’re all looking forward to it; it’s a massive game. It’s a little bit different from pre-season friendlies that you’d normally be playing at this time of year.[/pullquote]

    McHugh also discussed the reaction to his summer switch among the support of his old club.

    He said: “I was there for two years and I had a really good two years there, I played a lot of games and I had a really good relation with everyone at the club and I gave everything I could for the club every time I pulled on the shirt.

    “It’s just one of those things, there’s always a little bit of disappointment when you leave but I wish them all the best and I hope they have a really good season and go one step further than we did last year; we just couldn’t get over the line and get promoted.”

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    McGhee – We’ll be in right frame of mind

    ‘Well boss Mark McGhee insists his side will be going in to the BetFred League Cup match against Rangers in the right frame of mind. 

    And despite only playing one pre-season friendly, McGhee believes Rangers will be well prepared for Saturday’s clash.

    Speaking to the press today, he said: “It’s a competitive game and I think we’ve got our heads around that, so it won’t feel like a pre-season game for us and I’m sure it won’t for Rangers either.

    “I think it’s early for a competitive game and we’ll be playing a relatively fresh side with three or four new additions over the summer, who’ll be dipping their toes in the water going into a competitive game very quickly.”

    [pullquote]It’s a competitive game and I think we’ve got our heads around that, so it won’t feel like a pre-season game for us and I’m sure it won’t for Rangers either. [/pullquote]

    Following the 4-1 loss to Hibs, the manager also feels a lot better going in to the Rangers game, having addressed the issues he had with the performance at the weekend.

    He said: “We’ve had a look at it again and we’ve dug in to see what was going on and we’ve discovered that there was a lot going on that wasn’t the way that we normally do things – both as individuals and as a group, defensively in particular.

    “But there were things that when we saw it we thought, actually this isn’t too difficult to fix.

    “There were some fundamental things that we do as a group and we did last season that made us very difficult to beat at times, gave us a chance of winning games, and those things weren’t in place on Sunday.

    He added: “But we hope to have corrected those mistakes and be a lot, lot better on Saturday.”

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    McLean in charge of Rangers clash

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    The referee for Saturday’s BetFred League Cup group stage match with Rangers at Fir Park will be Steven McLean.

    Last season, Steven took charge of four ‘Well fixtures at Fir Park – three league fixtures and a Scottish Cup clash.

    The first of the season arrived in August, when Louis Moult’s first half penalty gave the Steelmen a narrow 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock.

    The second was another narrow victory – the 2-1 success against Partick Thistle when an own goal and a Scott McDonald header gave ‘Well all three points.

    The final league game for McLean was a 2-2 draw with Hearts in late November, when the Steelmen were twice pegged back to draw despite goals from Moult and Marvin Johnson.

    And the last time McLean took to the pitch at Fir Park was in the Scottish Cup 5th Round, when a late wonder-strike sent the Steelmen crashing out of the competition.

    Now one of Scotland’s most recognisable whistlers, ‘Well fans will be familiar with the 34-year old.

    His overall record in charge of Motherwell reads fifteen wins, six defeats and four draws from twenty-five matches.

    In those games, ‘Well have scored 50 and conceded 41. 72 cautions have been dished out, 42 flashed at those wearing Claret and Amber.

    Four players have been sent off, two for ‘Well (Fraser Kerr and Keith Lasley in the same match against Killie in February 2013).

    McLean will be assisted by Graham Chamber and Dougie Potter; with Kevin Clancy on fourth official duties.

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    Moult – I’ll play if I get the green light

    ‘Well striker Louis Moult admits he is desperate to play this Saturday despite his niggling injury and hopes to get the green light. 

    The 24-year-old Englishman is currently nursing a niggling injury, but the forward hopes it will not stop him playing.

    Moult said: “I want to play in every game I can. I’ll play Saturday if the gaffer gives me the green light. That’s the kind of person I am, I just want to get back on the pitch and score goals.

    “I’ve had one or two injuries before and, I’ll be honest with you, if I’m not in the starting 11 or I’m injured, I’m a nightmare to deal with. I’m not going to lie, my missus hates me.”

    Moult took a slight break from training today to launch the Steelmen’s new home kit at principal sponsors Motorpoint in Glasgow today.

    And, speaking to MFC TV, he admitted it has been frustrating, but added: “I love playing football and being happy playing football. That’s what makes me tick, it’s all I have ever known.”

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    Motorpoint announced as new principal sponsor

    Today, Tuesday 12th July, Motherwell Football Club is delighted to announce that the Club’s new principal sponsor for Season 16/17 is Motorpoint, the UK’s largest independent car retailer.

    Chief Operating Officer Alan Burrows commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Motorpoint as our new principal sponsor. Over the last few years, we’ve grown our relationship with Motorpoint and delighted they’ve expanded their portfolio from the shorts to the shirt.

    Motorpoint will be using their sponsorship to engage with fans promoting money can’t buy experiences, aimed at bringing their customers and staff closer to the players and management of the Fir Park side.

    Adam Gilmore, General Manager of Motorpoint Glasgow, said: “Motorpoint is delighted to become the Official Club sponsor of Motherwell Football Club.

    “We have formed a great partnership with the Steelmen since 2010, both on and off the field, and the opportunity for the Motorpoint logo to appear on the first team shirt is a hugely exciting and high profile development for the company and one that we look forward to building upon over the coming 2016-17 season as we continue to establish Motorpoint as the car buyers champion in Scotland.”

    Last season’s top scorer, Louis Moult is pictured below with the new 16/17 Macron home kit, which is available to fans for pre-order.

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    Rangers Ticket information

    Tickets are still available for Saturday’s Betfred Cup game with Rangers at Fir Park.

    Tickets are priced as follows and are available from the Fir Park ticket office, which has extended opening hours on Thursday:

    ADULTS:    £15
    CONCESSIONS:                            £10
    JUVENILES:    £5

    Ticker office opening hours.

    Tuesday 9.15am – 4.30pm
    Wednesday 9.15am – 4.30pm
    Thursday 9.15am – 7.00pm
    Friday 9.15am – 3.30pm

    Fans should take note of the following information in relation to the tie, which will be an all-ticket match.

    1. 2016/17 Season Ticket holders will have the option to purchase tickets for the match by using Voucher A from their book (maximum of three tickets per voucher). Current Season Ticket holders who have renewed or bought, but haven’t as yet received their books, can collect at the same time as purchasing their League Cup ticket(s), if they so wish. Fans can also renew or buy their Season Tickets at the same time too.

    2. Fans who haven’t renewed or bought their season ticket for 2016/17 can still buy tickets, but must have been a season ticket holder in the previous three years, have bought home end tickets over the last three seasons or are a ‘Well Society member on or before 26th May 2016. Please note, this is not applicable in the Phil O’Donnell Stand where, due to space restrictions, only those who have bought (or will buy/renew prior to the match) their 2016/17 Season Ticket will have the option to buy three tickets (as per point 1).

    3. In both points 1 and 2, the club will endeavour to allocate tickets together, but in situations such as the Phil O’Donnell Centre Stand, it might not always be possible.

    4. Visiting fans will be housed in the South Stand behind the goal at Fir Park. There will be no additional provisions in the wings of the Phil O’Donnell Stand, both of which will be closed for this match. Visiting fans should purchase their tickets direct from Rangers FC – there will no sale of away tickets from Fir Park either before or on the day of the match.

    5. Any fan purchasing tickets on behalf of others should note they take full responsibility for that person(s).

    6. Concessions are considered to be over 60s, full time students with a valid matriculation card and young adults aged 16-18 (proof of age may be required). Juveniles are listed as Under 16s.

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