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    Stephen O’Donnell signs new deal

  • First team

    Next up: Greenock Morton

  • First team

    Scottish Cup clash with Morton moved

  • Women

    Defeat at Hibernian in SWPL1

  • First team

    Manager reacts to win over St Mirren

  • First team

    Motherwell 1-0 St Mirren

  • Archive

    PJ Morrison loaned to Ayr United

  • First team

    ‘If we perform, we have a chance’

  • First team

    Live stream of Motherwell v Greenock Morton

  • First team

    Steven Lawless looks ahead to St Mirren

  • First team

    Stephen O’Donnell signs new deal

    Stephen O’Donnell signs new deal

    Stephen O’Donnell has signed a two-year extension to his deal with Motherwell.

    The Scotland international right back joined the club at the start of the 2020/21 season, going on to make 35 appearances to date and captaining the side in the absence of Declan Gallagher and Trevor Carson.

    His contract with the club now runs until the summer of 2023.

    “We’re very happy that Stephen has signed a new contract and decided to continue his career with us,” manager Graham Alexander said of the deal.

    “He’s been brilliant since we came into the club both on and off the pitch.

    “He’s a current and valued member of the national squad and feels he can be successful with us at Motherwell.

    “We believe his best years are ahead of him and he’s a great example to others on how to be a top professional.”

    O’Donnell played at youth level with Aberdeen and Celtic, going on to make his professional debut with Partick Thistle before spells with Luton Town and Kilmarnock.

    Capped 18 times by his country, the 28-year-old was part of the Scotland squad which qualified for this summer’s postponed EURO 2020 tournament, playing a crucial starting role for Steve Clarke’s side.

  • First team

    Next up: Greenock Morton

    Next up: Greenock Morton

    Motherwell are in Scottish Cup fourth round action on Friday, as Greenock Morton come to Fir Park.

    Kick-off is at 7pm.

    Watch live

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game is available to buy on a pay-per-view basis for £12.

    International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Tale of the tape

    Cup meetings have been relatively frequent in recent years between the two teams, with Friday’s game marking the fourth in seven years.

    Indeed, Motherwell and Morton have met in the odd-numbered years since 2015, with all three encounters coming in the League Cup.

    Motherwell won the last two 4-0, with the most recent coming in the group stages of the competition in 2019 at Fir Park.

    Form guide

    Graham Alexander’s men have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.

    Victory over St Mirren at the weekend followed on from wins over Hibernian, Livingston and Formartine United.

    Morton have won two of their last five, with both victories coming in Scottish Cup matches against Dunfermline Athletic and East Fife.

    In the league, a 1-1 draw at Dundee on Saturday ended a run of two consecutive defeats.

  • First team

    Scottish Cup clash with Morton moved

    Scottish Cup clash with Morton moved

    Our Scottish Cup fourth round match with Greenock Morton will now take place on Friday 16 April.

    Kick-off will be at 7pm.

    Supporters can watch a live stream of the match for £12 from ppv.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    The original scheduling of Saturday 17 April at 3pm has been changed by the Scottish FA to avoid a clash with the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

    If you purchased a ticket for our games against Formartine United, Hapoel Beer-Sheva or St Johnstone in the Betfred Cup, just login to our PPV site with the details you used.

    If you have not purchased previously for either of those games, you will need to create an account on the PPV website – even if you are a season ticket holder.

    For support, please email motherwelltv@streamdigital.tv.

  • Women

    Defeat at Hibernian in SWPL1

    Defeat at Hibernian in SWPL1

    Motherwell lost out by the odd goal in five for the second week running, going down 3-2 away to Hibernian.

    After a home loss to Forfar Farmington on the return to play last weekend, the women of steel went east to take on a typically formidable opponent at Ainslie Park.

    Early pressure from both sides saw a scrappy start to affairs, but it would be Motherwell who would make their chance count when it arrived.

    With 26 minutes gone, two waves of attack from the visitors forced a corner. Claire Adams put in the ball for Rosie Slater, who bulleted past the Hibernian keeper.

    The lead though would last three minutes. Boyle’s through pass found Gallagher, who rounded goalkeeper Ramsay to slot home from a tight angle.

    Then, shortly before half-time, the hosts took control. A similar pattern of play saw Boyle break through, before squaring to Cavanagh to score from eight yards out.

    Motherwell came out determined to put up a fight to get back into the game but would be penalised by a handball decision on the edge of the box with a minute of the second half gone.

    Chelsie Watson’s arms appeared to be by her side as the ball hit off her, but the resulting set play would see Gallagher find the top-right corner of the net to extend Hibs’ advantage.

    The visitors continued to rally, and got a foothold back in the game with three minutes left ot play.

    Good play saw the ball worked wide before finding Nicole Pullar in the box, who rose above Murray to head past the goalkeeper.

    Motherwell pushed and pushed in the dying stages but couldn’t find the goal to take a point back to ML1.

    Motherwell: Ramsay, Connor, C Watson, G Crooks (McLintock), Adams, Slater, Inglis, Gardner, Callaghan (Sinclair), Skelton (Pullar), Gallon.

    Subs: Pollard, K Watson, Roberts, M Crooks.

  • First team

    Manager reacts to win over St Mirren

    “It’s a massive win.

    “But we have to keep going hell for leather for more points.

    “That’s the least we can do for our supporters.”

    Graham Alexander says the team have to keep fighting after a big home win over St Mirren.

  • First team

    Motherwell 1-0 St Mirren

    Motherwell 1-0 St Mirren

    A determined Motherwell earned a narrow win over St Mirren and a valuable three points to take them clearer of relegation trouble.

    Sitting nine points ahead of 11th placed Kilmarnock, the Fir Park men know that another performance like this will end any relegation worries this season.

    In the fourth meeting of the season, ‘Well were aiming to record their first win over the Paisley outfit. However, after two draws already this year, not surprisingly another tight game was envisaged.

    And so it turned out. The main talking points will be Liam Kelly’s tremendous first-half penalty save and Devante Cole’s instinctive second-half winner, which turned the game ‘Well’s way.

    The Steelmen, though, passed up a couple of great chances to tie up the points before stout defending in the last 15 minutes was enough to secure all three points.

    Graham Alexander made one change from the starting side which convincingly saw off Formartine United in the Scottish Cup last week, Ricki Lamie replacing Tyler Magloire at the heart of the home defence alongside Declan Gallagher.

    ‘Well looked to make the better start when after two minutes Nathan McGinley’s cross found Devante Cole 6 yards in front of goal but the striker glanced his header wide of target.

    Saints replied almost immediately when top scorer Jamie McGrath cut inside Lamie but his deft dink from the edge of the box wasn’t enough to beat Kelly who blocked the ball with his left hand.

    The visitors, with a five-man midfield, dictated most of the early play as the pressure mounted around the home goal. Ilkay Durmas came close with a free kick from 25 yards as the Fir Park side struggled to get on the ball and find their front three.

    After 20 minutes, in a rare threat on Jak Alnwick’s goal, Jordan Roberts broke into the box only to come out second best in a 50/50 with the Saints’ keeper.

    With 24 minutes played Stephen O’Donnell’s pass found Devante Cole, who in turn a played a superb ball between Marcus Fraser and Conor McCarthy.

    As Christopher Long latched onto the pass he looked certain to open the scoring but his strike was too close to Alnwick who did well to block the shot.

    Five minutes later O’Donnell and Cole combined again, this time the striker’s cute backheel sending Roberts free. But after progressing to the edge of the box the Hearts’ loanee blasted his shot high into the south stand.

    Having passed up two good chances the Steelmen finished the first half on the back foot as Saints pressed for the opening goal.

    It should have arrived after 33 minutes when O’Donnell’s challenge just inside the corner of the box brought down Dylan Connolly. When McGrath stepped up to take the resultant penalty he was odds on to add to his impressive haul of converted spot kicks – until his low effort was brilliantly palmed away by Kelly at full stretch.

    Before half-time the ‘Well ‘keeper produced a couple of routine saves to deny former Fir Park striker Lee Erwin as Saints failed to turn their upperhand into goals.

    In an attempt to get a hold of the midfield in the second half Barry Maguire replaced Stevie Lawless at the interval.

    Things immediately looked brighter within four minutes of the restart. Long burst to the byeline before driving the ball hard across goal but as Cole wited for a tap-in, Alnwick smothered the ball at his front post.

    Minutes later ‘Well were forced into another change. Roberts who had been on the receiving end of a few hefty challenges, was stretchered off after lengthy treatment on his knee – allowing Mark O’Hara to return to action after his long absence due to illness.

    The next action was in the home box where O’Donnell’s poor touch gave the ball to Jake Doyle-Hayes. The Scotland full back was a relieved man as the Saints’ midfielder blasted the ball over the bar.

    Having survived that scare, the Fir Park side opened the scoring after 62 minutes with a rather bizarre goal.

    O’Donnell’s long throw sent Long racing down the right touchline. When the former Blackpool striker cut towards the corner of the box he had only one thought as he hammered a left-foot drive on goal.

    Alnwick found it too hot to handle and with Cole bearing down on him, the ‘keeper palmed the ball off the ‘Well striker’s outstretched leg and then watch as the ball rebounded behind him and trickle over his goal line.

    As Alnwick desperately appealed for an infringement Cole happily accepted his 10th goal of the season.

    Eight minutes later Alexander’s men almost doubled their lead. Once again Long created the opening as he sprinted to the dead ball line. His cut-back was perfect for Allan Campbell and from 10 yards his low drive was just forced round the post by Alnwick.

    As Saints pushed for the equaliser the home side had another chance to tie up the points. This time it was O’Donnell who burst forward but once he got into the visitor’s box Cole took the ball off him, only to curl his shot beyond the ‘keeper and his left hand post.

    With ten minutes remaining Bevis Mugabi replaced Long as the ‘Well boss set up his side to consolidate their lead.

    The Fir Park side was then content to give Saints possession and deny the Paisley men anything in around the box, resolutely protecting Kelly’s goal deep into seven minutes added on time for a hard-fought victory

  • Archive

    PJ Morrison loaned to Ayr United

    PJ Morrison loaned to Ayr United

    PJ Morrison has joined Ayr United on an emergency loan deal.

    The goalkeeper heads to the Championship club after injury to on-loan Aston Villa man Viljami Sinisalo.

    He joins on an initial seven-day deal, with the option to extend as necessary.

    Morrison, 23, has served as the number two ‘keeper at Fir Park since the turn of the year, sitting on the bench as Liam Kelly’s deputy.

    The ‘keeper has also had successful loan spells with Albion Rovers, Cowdenbeath and Falkirk, as he continues his development.

  • First team

    ‘If we perform, we have a chance’

    “We know when we perform, we give ourselves the best chance of winning.”

    Graham Alexander looks ahead to the weekend’s visit of St Mirren.

  • First team

    Live stream of Motherwell v Greenock Morton

    Live stream of Motherwell v Greenock Morton

    Our Scottish Cup fourth round tie with Greenock Morton will be streamed live online.

    Priced at £12, you can get your ticket now to watch the match direct from Fir Park on Friday 16 April.

    Kick-off is at 7pm.

    To buy, head to ppv.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    If you purchased a ticket for our games against Formartine United, Hapoel Beer-Sheva or St Johnstone in the Betfred Cup, just login to our PPV site with the details you used.

    If you have not purchased previously for either of those games, you will need to create an account on the PPV website – even if you are a season ticket holder.

    For support, please email motherwelltv@streamdigital.tv.

  • First team

    Steven Lawless looks ahead to St Mirren

    “There’s no better time for us to find the consistency we’ve been missing.”

    Steven Lawless looks ahead to the visit of St Mirren.