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  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Reserves in action on Monday

  • First team

    Highlights as ‘Well suffer defeat at Livingston

  • First team

    Players speak after Livingston loss

  • First team

    Manager reacts to Livingston result

  • First team

    Motherwell lose at Livingston

  • First team

    Grimshaw ready for Lions clash

  • First team

    David Turnbull wins player of the month

  • First team

    Stephen Robinson looks ahead to Livi clash

  • First team

    Previewing Livingston v Motherwell

  • Club

    Get ready for this year’s calendar signing

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Reserves in action on Monday

    Reserves in action on Monday

    Motherwell’s reserve side are back in league action on Monday, as they travel to face St Johnstone.

    Stephen Craigan’s team take on the Saints at New Central Park in Kelty. Kick off is at 2.30pm.

  • First team

    Highlights as ‘Well suffer defeat at Livingston

    Highlights from the Tony Macaroni Arena as Motherwell slump to a 2-0 defeat against Livingston. 

    Goals either side of half time secured all three points for the hosts, as Stephen Robinson’s men failed to carry on their form from last week’s 3-0 victory over Aberdeen.

     

  • First team

    Players speak after Livingston loss

    Mark Gillespie, Danny Johnson and Christian Mbulu spoke after the 2-0 defeat at Livingston.

  • First team

    Manager reacts to Livingston result

    Stephen Robinson was left to lament his team’s inconsistency as Motherwell lost at Livingston.

    Having defeated Aberdeen last weekend, the same team bar one player failed to live up to their previous performance in defeat.

  • First team

    Motherwell lose at Livingston

    Motherwell lose at Livingston

    Motherwell toiled in West Lothian as Livingston picked up a deserved win in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

    A goal from former ‘Well man Steven Lawless midway through the first half – and a late second from Craig Halkett – was enough to earn the hosts the three points.

    Disappointingly, after a five star showing from so many players the previous week, nobody in claret could lift their game to match Livingston’s direct approach.

    With five regulars sidelined through injury and suspension, Stephen Robinson had to reshape his defence bringing in Barry Maguire to face an aerial onslaught from the home side.

    It didn’t take long for Livingston to put Mark Gillespie’s goal under pressure with a succession of long throws and corners, but Trevor Carson’s deputy looked up for the challenge.

    And the ‘keeper had to be alert after 13 minutes when Alan Lithgow’s long throw found its way to Lawless and his shot from eight yards was net bound until Gillespie got down to brilliantly block.

    In almost a repeat of their earlier chance, Livi produced the opening goal after 22 minutes. Lithgow hurled the ball in from the other touchline and when the ball again arrived at Lawless, he drilled his shot beyond Gillespie.

    At this stage ‘Well looked out of sorts, unable to win the second ball at either end or keep possession. For a spell leading up to half time, they managed to control the ball a bit better on the artificial surface.

    The Fir Park men finally managed an effort on goal when David Turnbull found Danny Johnson at the edge of the box. But after dragging the ball onto favoured his left foot, his shot was partially blocked by Craig Halkett leaving Liam Kelly with an easy catch.

    After a poor first half, the travelling ‘Well fans were looking for a big improvement in the second half, with Alex Gorrín replacing Gaël Bigirimana in the middle of the park.

    That did little to alter the pattern of the game with Livi’s direct style giving them the upper hand. Just before the hour mark, Robinson made his second change Elliort Frear coming on for Alan Campbell, shortly followed by Ryan Bowman for Curtis Main.

    The Steelmen were in need of a spark to bring them into the game and it almost arrived 12 minutes from time.

    Gorrīn lofted picked out Maguire coming in on the blind side of the home defence and his volley from six yards seemed destined for an equaliser, until Kelly produced a remarkable stop to keep the ball out of his net.

    From Gorrin’s corner, Tom Aldred’s header forced Kelly into another save, catching the ball under his crossbar.

    Any thoughts of a sustained revival from ‘Well were killed off eight minutes from time, when Halkett rose unchallenged to meet Scott Robinson’s corner and steer the ball inside the post and secure the points for the home side.

    Bowman was denied a late consolation when his shot was again blocked by Kelly but otherwise it was a 90 minutes to forget from a ‘Well perspective.

  • First team

    Grimshaw ready for Lions clash

    Grimshaw ready for Lions clash

    Liam Grimshaw is hoping the Steelmen can ride the wave of confidence in to Saturday’s trip to Livingston.

    The midfielder believes the the Fir Park side are in a string vein of form, and that could play in part this weekend.

    “Three wins from four is a really good return,” he said. “So I think we have every right to go in to Saturday’s game with confidence.”

     

  • First team

    David Turnbull wins player of the month

    David Turnbull wins player of the month

    David Turnbull is the fans’ choice for the Tullibardine player of the month for November.

    The youngster, who netted against Dundee and Aberdeen, won the award for the second month in succession.

    With 76% of the vote, Turnbull beat Liam Grimshaw, Curtis Main and Danny Johnson in our poll.

    Well Society member Ann McKeown was on hand on Friday to present him with his award.

  • 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.