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  • First team

    Manager reacts to Airdrie defeat

  • First team

    Airdrieonians 2-0 Motherwell

  • Club

    Billy Reid (1938-2021)

  • Women

    Girl’s Under 15 academy trials

  • First team

    Graham Alexander previews Airdrie

  • Women

    Motherwell fixtures revealed for 2021/22 SWPL1 season

  • Women

    Gill Inglis appointed captain

  • First team

    Collect your tickets for Airdrie derby

  • First team

    Next up: Airdrieonians

  • First team

    Manager reacts to Queen of the South

  • First team

    Manager reacts to Airdrie defeat

    “We can’t allow that to happen ever again.”

    Graham Alexander speaks after the loss in the derby.

  • First team

    Airdrieonians 2-0 Motherwell

    Airdrieonians 2-0 Motherwell

    Airdrie took all three points in the derby with a 2-0 win over Motherwell.

    A ferociously contested affair was decided by Rhys McCabe’s 30-yard free-kick midway through the second half, and Scott McGill’s unstoppable second soon after.

    In the blazing sun, both teams took time to settle with enthusiastic forays forward failing to trouble either keeper early on.

    Kouider-Aissa headed over early on for the hosts, while Woolery was teed up well by Watt on the edge of the box but saw his shot blocked.

    A Watt free-kick was sent over from 25 yards as the visitors took control, but the Diamonds were strong on the counter and O’Connor in particular had to be alert on several occasions to head away from close range.

    Then with five minutes left in the half, the Irish defender had the golden chance of the game.

    Maguire’s free-kick from the left found a sea of claret and amber jerseys unmarked at the back post and O’Connor got his head on it 10 yards out, only to head straight at the ‘keeper.

    ‘Well started the second half on the attack and should have had the lead in the first two minutes.

    A ball into the box from O’Donnell went over the heads of everyone to meet the run of Lawless, who stooped low but couldn’t get a clean connection on his header and sent it wide.

    Liam Kelly had to come to the rescue soon after. A long throw from the left found its way to the back post where Kerr was lurking unmarked.

    Taking time to set himself, his fierce effort from 10 yards was bound for the top-right corner but the goalkeeper smartly got across to deny a certain goal.

    Motherwell upped the intensity. A great surging run down the left from Woolery led to his near post shot being turned away by the feet of Currie.

    But in the 67th minute, the game would swing in Airdrie’s favour.

    A foul 30 yards out provided McCabe with the shooting chance and he took it, firing straight into the top-right corner of the net.

    Motherwell tried to pile on the pressure and get balls into the box, with the introduction of Van Veen causing problems.

    Watt headed wide with 17 minutes left from Cornelius’ cross, but the hosts were still strong on the counter and got their second.

    After good intercchange on the edge of the area, substitute McGill sent an unstoppable drive into the top-left corner of the net.

    Motherwell: Kelly, S O’Donnell, O’Connor, Lamie, McGinley, Crawford (Van Veen 67), Maguire, Cornelius, Woolery, Lawless, Watt.

    Subs not used: Fox, Johnston, C O’Donnell, McLeod, Carroll, Parker, Amaluzor, Donnelly.

  • Club

    Billy Reid (1938-2021)

    Billy Reid (1938-2021)

    Billy Reid, one of our famous Ancell Babes, has died at the age of 83.

    The inside-right signed for the club on his 17th birthday, with his forms being signed at his home in Craigneuk in the presence of manager George Stevenson.

    Reid went on to make 73 appearances, scoring 11 goals, before leaving for Airdrieonians in 1961.

    He remained a big fan of the club, and was a member of our former players’ club.

    Our thoughts are with his family.

     

  • Women

    Girl’s Under 15 academy trials

    Girl’s Under 15 academy trials

    We are holding open trials for our new Under 15 girls academy squad on Sunday 25 July 2021.

    We are looking for players born in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. All players must be free agents.

    Trials will begin on the Fir Park astro at 1.30pm and will last until 3.30pm with registration taking place at 1.15pm.

    If you wish to take part and have the chance to be a part of our academy, please complete the online registration process.

  • First team

    Graham Alexander previews Airdrie

    The Motherwell boss looks ahead to the derby and trying to progress from the group stages of the Premier Sports Cup.

  • Women

    Motherwell fixtures revealed for 2021/22 SWPL1 season

    Motherwell fixtures revealed for 2021/22 SWPL1 season

    Motherwell will open the 2021/22 SWPL1 season on 5 September 2021 with an away game to reigning champions Glasgow City.

    Our first home game will then follow on 12 September against Hibernian, before facing Champions League participants Celtic at home on 19 September.

    The women of steel’s final game will be at home against newly-promoted Aberdeen on 15 May 2022.

    Kick off times will be announced shortly.

    All dates are subject to change.

  • Women

    Gill Inglis appointed captain

    Gill Inglis appointed captain

    Gill Inglis will again be the captain of Motherwell in the 2021/22 season.

    The experienced midfielder helped guide the side to a sixth-place finish last campaign and her leadership on the pitch will be required again to push the club further up the SWPL1 table.

    Joining Motherwell in 2019 from Rangers, Inglis has spent more than a decade in the top flight of Scottish women’s football.

    A role model for any player, Inglis has been trusted with the armband once again this season.

    “I’m thrilled to have Gill as captain this season,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

    “She has displayed real leadership qualities since I joined Motherwell and she has been at the forefront in building a connection between the players and the new coaching staff since they arrived.

    “I’m very excited to see what she can offer throughout the season and look forward to working closely with her for the upcoming campaign.”

  • First team

    Collect your tickets for Airdrie derby

    Collect your tickets for Airdrie derby

    Remember to collect your tickets from Fir Park for Wednesday’s derby with Airdrieonians.

    Our ticket office is open from 9am to 5pm on Monday and Tuesday.

    On the day of the game on Wednesday, we are open for collections from 10am to 1pm.

    For further assistance, please call 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Tickets are now sold out.

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, you can watch the game live on Premier Sports.

    Based abroad? Head to our live streaming site, where you can subscribe to watch every Motherwell match home and away this season.

  • First team

    Next up: Airdrieonians

    Next up: Airdrieonians

    The derby returns after a near 15-year absence on Wednesday night.

    Motherwell make the trip across the county to take on Airdrieonians on Wednesday 21 July. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

    Watch live

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, you can watch the game live on Premier Sports.

    Overseas-based fans can watch via their normal subscriptions at live.motherwellfc.co.uk. Get every game in 2021/22 – home and away – streamed live for as little as £12.50 per month.

    Tickets

    Tickets for this fixture have now sold out.

    Around 700 ‘Well fans will be in attendance at the Penny Cars Stadium for the fixture.

    Remember – you must collect your ticket in person. On the day of the game on Wednesday, we are open for collections from 10am to 1pm.

    At the ground

    In line with current track and trace guidelines, once you are seated, stewards will attend each section of the stand and obtain your customer number to allow Airdrieonians FC to collate track and trace information.

    We would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.

    Motherwell fans should enter through the Petersburn Road gate. Parking on-site is limited and is charged at £2 per car.

    Tale of the tape

    You have to go back to January 2007 for the last time the derby was played.

    Richie Foran scored the only goal in the Scottish Cup tie, sending Motherwell through.

    Six years prior, a 2-1 win for Airdrie in the CIS Insurance Cup saw ‘Well lose away from home.

    Historically, 145 matches have been played between the two teams, with Motherwell winning 63 and Airdrie 56.

    Form guide

    Motherwell made it two wins from two in the Premier Sports Cup group stage with a comeback 3-2 win over Queen of the South on Saturday.

    The return of fans for the first time since March 2021 saw the visitors go into the break with a two-goal lead. Second half strikes from Tony Watt, Ricki Lamie and Kaiyne Woolery ensured victory.

    Airdrie have three points from two games so far, having drawn both with Annan Athletic and Queen’s Park. A penalty shootout win over Queens brought a bonus point.

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  • First team

    Manager reacts to Queen of the South

    “It’s almost a perfect day.

    “We took the fans through the Motherwell rollercoaster but we leave with smiles on our faces.”