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    Heneghan: Saturday is massive

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    Post Split fixtures announced

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    Vote closing for Young POTY

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    Limited availability for Awards night

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    Motorpoint March Player of the Month

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    Centenary hospitality sold out

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    Made in Motherwell: Jamie Dolan

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    Collum in charge for Inverness clash

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    Win Hospitality this Saturday

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    TV: Highlights from Fir Park

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    Heneghan: Saturday is massive

    ‘Well defender Ben Heneghan is prepared for a “massive” clash with Inverness Caley Thistle on Saturday afternoon.

    And as the Steelmen head in to the last match before the split, the Englishman admitted that he feels him and his team are due some luck.

    Speaking to the press this morning, the 23-year-old reflected on an unfortunate run as he looked ahead to the weekend.

    Ben said: “Saturday is massive. We’re not where we want to be in the league but I think we’re more than capable of pushing on and putting a string of results together.

    [pullquote]Saturday is massive. We’re not where we want to be in the league but I think we’re more than capable of pushing on and putting a string of results together.[/pullquote]

    “We need to get some points on the board now because in the last few weeks we haven’t had a lot of luck.”

    He added: “In the Rangers game the keeper put on one of the best displays of goalkeeping I’ve seen.

    “The save the other day at Partick and the goal against Hamilton too – so hopefully the luck turns in our favour.”

    You can watch Ben’s full interview on MFC TV’s official YouTube channel.

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    Post Split fixtures announced

    Motherwell’s post split fixtures for season 2016/17 have been announced by the SPFL.

    ‘Well will face Dundee at home on Saturday 29th April before Ross County travel to Fir Park the following weekend (Saturday 6th May).

    Motherwell then cross the River Clyde for the final Lanarkshire Derby of the campaign on Saturday 13th May before a midweek home match against Kilmarnock (Tuesday 16th May).

    The Steelmen will sign off the season with an away trip to Inverness CT on Saturday 20th May.

    • Saturday 29th April (3pm KO): vs Dundee (H)
    • Saturday 6th May (3pm KO) vs Ross County (H)
    • Saturday 13th May (3pm KO) vs Hamilton (A)
    • Tuesday 16th May (7.45pm KO) vs Kilmarnock (H)
    • Saturday 20th May (3pm KO) vs Inverness CT (A)
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    Vote closing for Young POTY

    Voting for the Young Player of the Year is coming to a close – so cast your votes now!

    Our kit sponsors awards nights takes place on the 15th April at the Alona Hotel in Strathclyde Park and you can still cast your votes for this award before it closes at 1pm on Thursday, April 13th.

    The award is sponsored by local Motherwell business Pachuco www.pachuco.co.uk who are a designer store specialising in children’s fashion.

    Business owner Paul Marley said “We as a local business are really pleased to be sponsoring the award and helping our local community club.

    We are looking forward to the night as we will be showcasing our latest trends and styles which you will be able to purchase there, in store or through our website.

    We thank Motherwell again for the opportunity of helping local businesses and look forward to seeing so many others there on the evening”

    You can learn more about Pachuco at their website here www.pachuco.co.uk and can cast your vote for the YPOTY on their Facebook page here https://poll.fbapp.io/fphbik

    For tickets for the event please call 01698 33 33 33, adult places are £45pp with Juniors at £15

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    Limited availability for Awards night

    The Club’s annual Sponsors Event will take place within the Alona Hotel on Saturday 15th of April, and there are limited tickets left. 

    All Player Sponsors will have already received their invitation to this prestigious event and a limited number of tickets have been released for public sale which are available at £45 per person.

    Children can attend and dine at the event for a fantastic price of just £15, so don’t miss out!

    A 3 course meal will be served followed by a short Q & A with the Management Team and a number of Awards on the night,  including the Sponsor’s Player of the Season Award.

    Your host for the evening will be Fir Park favourite, Tam Cowan.

    To book phone 01698 333 333 or email events@motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Saturday 15th April

     7.00pm

    Alona Hotel, Strathclyde Park

    £45 per adult, £15 for children

    Dress code: lounge suit 

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    Motorpoint March Player of the Month

    Voting has opened for Motherwell’s Player of the Month for March – sponsored by Motorpoint.

    Every month, ‘Well fans have the opportunity to cast their vote for who they think has put in the best performances.

    ‘Well played three games during the month, beating Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, losing narrowly to Aberdeen at Pittodrie and losing at home to St Johnstone; who did enough to get your vote?

    Thanks to club sponsors Motorpoint, the decision is up to the fans, so cast your vote now.

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    Centenary hospitality sold out

    Centenary Suite hospitality for this weekend’s crucial clash with Inverness Caley Thistle is now sold out – but for those who missed it, there is still a chance to support your side with a money saving alternative.

    The club’s popular Centenary Suite hospitality may be unavailable, but the all-new ‘Bois Club’ and ‘Twist and Pout’ packages are still on sale – and at a reduced price too.

    Down from £90 to £80 for a limited time only, don’t miss the chance to take in this weekend’s game from the South Stand boxes.

    Holding up to parties of twenty, packages include:

    • Hot one-course buffet served with complimentary drinks
    • Padded seat within the box with excellent view
    • Matchday Programme and teamsheet
    • Half-time pies or sandwiches
    • Full-time: one hour complimentary drinks

    Dress code: Smart casual

    For more information, please contact hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or phone 01698 33 33 33.

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    Made in Motherwell: Jamie Dolan

    An under-rated but extremely popular player, midfielder Jamie Dolan played more than 200 games for the Steelmen in a decade plus career at Fir Park. 

    A product of the Motherwell youth system Jamie made his first outings in Tommy McLean’s side during season 1988’89.

    Used sporadically over the course of the next two or three campaigns it was only during season 1991’92 that he became a fully fledged member of Tommy McLean’s first-team squad.

    By the time of McLean’s departure in 1994, with his carefully constructed squad heading for its peak Dolan was as key a figure as any within it.  Whilst it was his international midfield colleagues Phil O’Donnell, Paul Lambert and the creative Billy Davies who generally grabbed the headlines Jamie was the midfield lynchpin who allowed the trio to do what they did best.

    In all his determined and battling displays in claret and amber there is however one which stands out above all the rest.  It was on 7th December 1996 that ‘Well faced Celtic at Fir Park. Going ahead through Billy Davies, Motherwell were in command until a facial injury forced ‘keeper Scott Howie to go off.  With no substitute goalkeeper on the bench it was Jamie, the smallest man of the park, who took his gloves and went between the posts.

    Performing heroics time after time the Salsburgh born player kept Celtic at bay and when the visitors did finally level it was through no fault of Dolan’s. having been left isolated by a short back-pass.

    The day however was to be Jamie’s with his goalkeeping feats providing Motherwell with the platform to snatch victory in the final minute, ironically after his opposite number in the Celtic goal had spilled a shot allowing Ian Ross to slide home from close range.

    It would prove to be something of a final flourish for Jamie in a Motherwell jersey. With his side struggling to find the net little more than a month later Alex McLeish sacrificed Dolan’s midfield tenacity for the striking prowess of Owen Coyle of Dundee Utd, where Dolan would work under  Tommy McLean once again.

    Thereafter Jamie had something of a nomadic existence serving Dunfermline, Livingston, Forfar and Partick before dropping down to the junior ranks.

    Sadly tragedy would strike when Jamie passed away aged just thirty-nine from a heart condition that had also struck his father at a similarly early age.

    He remains fondly remembered by the Motherwell support.

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    Collum in charge for Inverness clash

    Referee for Saturday’s league clash with Inverness CT at Fir Park is the experienced Willie Collum.

    One of Europe’s most recognisable officials, Willie will be handling his fourth ‘Well fixture of the campaign, after taking charge of the Lanarkshire derby back in September, the away trip to St Johnstone in December and the home loss to Rangers in January.

    On that day, goals from Emerson Hyndman and Kenny Miller secured all three points for the Gers.

    Against St Johnstone, an early own-goal from Saints keeper Zander Clark was cancelled out by an equally fortunate goal from forward Chris Kane as the two sides played out for a point at McDiarmind Park.

    The clash before that, against Hamilton, was a historic day as star forward Louis Moult bagged a phenomenal four goals as the Steelmen stormed to a 4-2 victory over local rivals Hamilton.

    Last season, Collum took charge on three occasions – all resulting in 2-1 defeats.

    The first was a defesat to eventual Champions Celtic, who clinched a 2-1 victory on a day when the Steelmen put in a sound display.

    The other two fixtures also ended in 1-2 home defeats. The first was at the hands of Aberdeen when Marvin Johnson’s early opener was cancelled out by Niall McGinn and Ash Taylor.

    The second, at the end of January, ended with Ross County taking the points when Stephen Pearson’s late goal wasn’t enough to earn the Fir Parkers anything after Jackson Irvine and Brian Graham had put the Staggies into a commanding lead.

    Those results are on the back of the six he took charge of in the 2014/15 campaign too.

    His overall record in charge of the Steelmen reads ten wins, nineteen defeats and eight draws from thirty-seven matches (in all competitions).

    In those games, Motherwell have scored 51 and conceded 67.

    82 players have gone into the book, 37 wearing Claret and Amber, while eight players have been dismissed – Ian Murray of Hibs at Easter Road seven years back, Jerard Aafjes at Falkirk seven seasons ago, Paul Dixon at the end of 2009/10, Henrik Ojamaa at the Caledonian Stadium and Fraser Kerr down at Rugby Park. Stephen McManus was shown a red card against Aberdeen but that was later rescinded after an appeal. O’Halloran and McDonald were both shown red in the referee’s last match involving the Steelmen.

    Willie will be assisted by Frank Connor and David McGeachie with Steven Reid listed as fourth official.

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    Win Hospitality this Saturday


    Supporters have a chance to win Hospitality for Saturday’s clash with Inverness CT – courtesy of Carabao.

    Energy drink, Carabao, offers a premium great tasting energy boost, designed to give hard working men and women a boost of energy to help them get through their busy lives.

    The drink takes inspiration from the ‘Carabao’, the revered Asian water-buffalo.

    The brand is fully involved in football, partnering with a number of Scottish and English Club’s and are delighted to be supporting Motherwell FC as one of our brand partners.

    Carabao will be offering Motherwell and Inverness supporters the opportunity to sample their product pre-match on Saturday and in addition, they are giving away 2 Millennium hospitality tickets for the match.  Hospitality includes:

    ·         Arrival 2pm for snacks and complimentary bar

    ·         Half-time refreshments

    ·         Complimentary bar for one hour following the match

    ·         Dress code: collar and tie (no jeans or trainers permitted)

    To enter, simply email your name, address and contact number to Graeme Clark: Graeme@scot-serve.co.uk

    The lucky winner plus guest will be selected on Friday at 12 noon and will be able to select and present the man of the match award. Good luck to everyone!

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    TV: Highlights from Fir Park

    Extended Highlights from Fir Park as a David Turnbull double helps the Steelmen to a 4-0 win over St Mirren in the Development League.