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  • First team

    Stephen Robinson looks ahead to Livi clash

  • First team

    Previewing Livingston v Motherwell

  • Club

    Get ready for this year’s calendar signing

  • First team

    Need to Know: Profiling Livingston

  • First team

    Pick your Tullibardine player of the month for November

  • Club

    2017/18 financial results announced

  • First team

    In Numbers: Preparing for Livi

  • Club

    Win a Christmas night out on us

  • Club

    Grab a great Celtic hospitality offer

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Reserves draw Saints in cup semi-final

  • First team

    Stephen Robinson looks ahead to Livi clash

    Stephen Robinson says Motherwell head to Livingston on Saturday to face a difficult opponent.

    The Steelmen won at the Tony Macaroni Arena on cup duty early in the season, but are one of only two teams to win in West Lothian this season.

  • First team

    Previewing Livingston v Motherwell

    Previewing Livingston v Motherwell

    We make the short trip to West Lothian on Saturday to take on Livingston in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

    Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

    The form guide

    Motherwell have won three of their last four matches, defeating Aberdeen 3-0 in their last outing.

    Livingston had differing fortunes in the three games they played in the league in November, compared to their run of form previous.

    The Lions picked up one point from a possible nine, with that draw coming in a solid home showing against Celtic. Defeats came on the road at Hamilton and Rangers.

    Head to head, Motherwell won the opening game between the pair in the Betfred Cup at Livingston 1-0. A 1-1 league draw at Fir Park followed.

    Get your tickets in advance

    Tickets are available online now or you can buy from the Fir Park ticket office until 4pm on Friday.

    Please note there will be no cash turnstiles in operation on the day. Fans without tickets can purchase them from the Almondvale Suite at the south end of Livingston’s stadium.

    Prices are as follows:

    Adult £24
    Over 65s, 16-18 year olds and full-time students £16
    Under 16s £10

    Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

    Team news

    Motherwell will be without Chris Cadden, Trevor Carson and Craig Tanner through injury. Peter Hartley and Carl McHugh are suspended.

    Aaron Taylor-Sinclair is back in light training, while late decisions will be made on Charles Dunne and Liam Donnelly.

    Scott Robinson, Ryan Hardie, Dolly Menga, Rafaelle de Vita, Lee Miller and Alan Lithgow will all be missing for the hosts.

  • Club

    Get ready for this year’s calendar signing

    Get ready for this year’s calendar signing

    Don’t miss your chance to meet the Motherwell players and management and get your 2019 official calendar signed.

    This year’s calendar signing will be held on Wednesday, 12 December in the Centenary Suite at Fir Park Stadium.

    The event will take place between 6pm and 7.30pm.

    You can get your hands on this year’s calendar from the Well Shop online now.

    You will also be able to buy on the night, as well as pick up some other Motherwell-related Christmas gifts.

  • First team

    Need to Know: Profiling Livingston

    Need to Know: Profiling Livingston

    Livingston had a barnstorming start to the season, but welcome Motherwell on Saturday having taken a small dip in form.

    Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s opponents.

    Form guide

    Livingston had differing fortunes in the three games they played in the league in November, compared to their run of form previous.

    The Lions picked up one point from a possible nine, with that draw coming in a solid home showing against Celtic. Defeats came on the road at Hamilton and Rangers.

    Defensive solidity

    A huge part of Livingston’s run this campaign has been their ability to keep clean sheets, especially in the league.

    Goalkeeper Liam Kelly and his defence have kept seven shutouts in their 13 Premiership games to date, and have only conceded more than once in a match twice – both away at Celtic and Rangers.

    The man at the helm

    Kenny Miller was in charge when Motherwell last visited West Lothian earlier in the season, but Gary Holt is the man in the dugout welcoming the visitors on Saturday.

    Since replacing Miller, he embarked on a seven-game unbeaten run with five wins and two draws. The last four games have seen his side go without a win, drawing one and losing three.

  • First team

    Pick your Tullibardine player of the month for November

    Pick your Tullibardine player of the month for November

    After picking up two wins from three in November, it’s time to pick your Tullibardine Motherwell player of the month.

    To vote, just head to our Facebook page and choose who you think should scoop the award this month.

    In contention is last month’s winner David Turnbull, who scored in wins at home to Dundee and Aberdeen.

    Liam Grimshaw has been at the heart of the action after establishing himself back in the team, impressing in particular at right wing back in the win against the Dons.

    Curtis Main was also a key figure in that victory, and also netted at Ibrox.

    Also in contention is Danny Johnson, who was pivotal in the victory over Aberdeen, netting two excellent goals to cement his place as the team’s top scorer so far this season.

  • Club

    2017/18 financial results announced

    2017/18 financial results announced

    Motherwell Football Club has posted a record turnover and profit in its financial results for the year ending 31 May 2018.

    In season 2017/18, the club achieved a Ladbrokes Premiership finish of seventh place and, for the first time in 67 years, reached both domestic cup finals.

    The additional income from the runs to both the Betfred Cup and William Hill Scottish Cup finals, together with effective player trading, resulted in an unprecedented financial year for the club.

    Turnover for the year increased significantly to £6.84m, a jump of £2.65m from the previous year. Despite an increase in costs, the club were able to produce a profit for the year of £1.72m, a record number, and a £1.9m jump from last year’s loss of £181,000.

    There were notable increases in gate receipts, sponsorship and advertising, commercial and other associated income generated by the club, predominantly on the back of player trading.

    There was also a modest increase in broadcasting rights, emanating from an improved league position.

    The club, along with its fellow Premiership counterparts, continued to benefit from significant UEFA solidarity payments as a result of Celtic’s progression into the UEFA Champions League group stages in 2017/18. The payments received were in line with the previous year.

    The club has continued to trade effectively in the transfer market, with yet more increased income from player trading, training compensation and sell-on fees.

    A total of £1.03m was received, an improvement of £481,000 on the previous year. This came primarily from the sales of defender Ben Heneghan to Sheffield United and, in January, striker Louis Moult to Preston North End.

    Costs for the year increased by £1.35m. Staff costs made up the majority of that increase on the previous year, through a combination of increased player bonuses in light of improved performance in both the league and domestic cups, a modest increase to the playing budget with a view to an improved position on the park and the introduction of Project Brave.

    The latter brings the requirement for more full-time staff within the youth academy, ensuring the club retains its spot at the elite level of player development in Scottish football.

    Other cost increases, for example across staff, stewarding, power, light and heating, reflect the increased workload from improved performance, with more games played at Fir Park.

    The club has also invested significantly in improvements to the stadium, namely the full replacement of the old roof on the John Hunter Stand, the installation of a new scoreboard in the South Stand, as well as the upgrading, decorating and modernisation of the Davie Cooper, Centenary and Millennium Suites.

    During the course of the 2017/18 season, the club also introduced a brand new online ticketing system, which launched in time for season ticket renewals in May, and commissioned the building of a new club website, launched shortly after year end.

    In addition, the club continued to invest heavily in the playing surface, with the introduction of a hybrid grass/synthetic warm-up area behind both goals.

    This, together with the investment in a talented staff group, has resulted in the Fir Park pitch being formally recognised as the best in the Scottish top flight, a much-improved position from several years ago.

    The club has also reduced its debt owed to Mr John Boyle and Mr Les Hutchison by a combined £545,000 over the year.

    Even with these results, the club still needs to look at its operating model to ensure its medium and long-term financial viability. The directors are carrying out a fundamental review of our finances to ensure that the club continues to operate in as financially prudent a manner as possible.

    Shareholders are invited to attend the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 17 December 2018, starting at 7pm in the Millennium Suite, Fir Park.

    Any shareholder who would wish either a printed or e mailed copy of the audited accounts please send a request to accounts@motherwellfc.co.uk or telephone 01698 338007 before close of business on Tuesday 11 December 2018.

  • First team

    In Numbers: Preparing for Livi

    In Numbers: Preparing for Livi

    Motherwell return to West Lothian for the second time in the 2018/19 campaign on Saturday, as they travel to face Livingston.

    Here’s the game previewed in numbers.

    Three

    From their last five games since they last faced Livingston, Motherwell have picked up three wins.

    Defeats against Rangers and St Johnstone have been balanced out with big wins over Aberdeen, Dundee and St Mirren.

    Six goals have been scored by the Steelmen in those wins, with three clean sheets kept.

    Four

    Having started the season on fire, Livingston have managed to pick up four points from their last five matches.

    A win over Dundee and a draw with Celtic have come along with defeats from Hamilton, Rangers and St Johnstone.

    That’s in sharp contrast to the five games previous. Home wins over Hamilton, Hibernian and Rangers came in that undefeated run, as well as away draws at Hearts and Motherwell.

    86

    The number of goals the combined fans of both teams have seen in the 2018/19 campaign so far.

    Livingston supporters have seen 29, with their team scoring 17 and conceding 12.

    Motherwell fans, in contrast, have seen the ball hit the net 57 times already this season. Twenty-nine goals have been in our favour, with 28 scored against.

  • Club

    Win a Christmas night out on us

    Win a Christmas night out on us

    Want to win free tickets for you and three of your friends to our Christmas party night on 21 December?

    All you have to do is head to our Facebook page, like our post and tag the friends you would like to take along. We will pick a winner at random.

    Normally priced at £35 per person, once you’ve had your glass of fizz on arrival our fantastic package includes a menu of:

    • Roast carrot, spiced butternut and lentil soup served with a crusty bread roll
    • Roast breast of turkey served with stuffing, chipolatas, roasted root vegetables, roast fondant potatoes and turkey jus or a vegetarian option
    • Belgian chocolate salted caramel mousse

    After that, you can party the night away with our resident Christmas DJ.

  • Club

    Grab a great Celtic hospitality offer

    Grab a great Celtic hospitality offer

    Celtic are the next visitors to Fir Park on Wednesday, 5 December.

    If you’re planning on taking in the match, there’s still time to book to do it in a bit more style with one of our fantastic hospitality offers.

    Our offers are open to both sets of fans, with the exception of the Cooper Boxes, which are reserved for home fans exclusively.

    Centenary Suite

    Our Centenary Suite is the largest and busiest of our matchday hospitality lounge and sits adjacent to the tunnel and dressing room areas.

    Our pay bar option is available from tables of two up to 12 or more, you will be welcomed by our matchday host, who will meet and greet you at the door before showing you to your table, where attentive staff offer a drinks service to your table, before you enjoy a fantastic meal.

    To buy for £80 per person, or £120 for a fully inclusive bar, book online right now.

    Millennium Suite

    There are few better ways to enjoy football at Fir Park than in our Millennium Suite.

    Our premium hospitality package, it’s a chance to meet up with your friends and fellow fans, eat and drink, share opinions, chat to the players and generally make the most of the day.

    Priced at £75 per adult, you can book your place online right now.

    Cooper Boxes

    Our Cooper Boxes allow you to watch from behind the goal in one of our executive boxes in our Davie Cooper stand.

    With unrestricted views, each box is unique in layout and size and is the perfect place to see the action from.

    To buy for £48 per person, or £40 if you’re upgrading your season ticket, book online right now.

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Reserves draw Saints in cup semi-final

    Reserves draw Saints in cup semi-final

    Motherwell will face St Johnstone in the semi-finals of the 2018/19 SPFL Reserve Cup.

    Having won Group D, Stephen Craigan’s side will take on the Saints at home on Monday, 25 February 2019. A venue and kick-off time will be announced in due course.

    Aberdeen will travel to face Hearts in the other last four tie in the first year of the competition.