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  • First team

    Graham Alexander previews Ross County trip

  • First team

    Sean Goss // “There’s more to me than people think”

  • Women

    Return to SWPL1 action ends in draw

  • First team

    Jordan Roberts signs permanent deal

  • First team

    Get your tickets now for Hearts away

  • First team

    Next up: Ross County

  • Women

    Trials for girls’ academy

  • First team

    Fir Park to return to full capacity

  • Archive

    Partick Thistle next in SWPL1

  • Club

    Graham Alexander signs new deal

  • First team

    Graham Alexander previews Ross County trip

    With the cinch Premiership winter break now at an end, and fans back in stadiums, the Motherwell boss says the team are ready to pick up where they left off on Tuesday night.

  • First team

    Sean Goss // “There’s more to me than people think”

    Sean Goss comes across as a laidback character. But the reality is one of a talented player with many stories to tell.

    Born in Germany to parents based there in the army, his journey from Exeter City to Manchester United saw him make his debut against Paris Saint-Germain, and rub shoulders daily with Wayne Rooney, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Paul Scholes, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and current ‘Well team-mate Liam Grimshaw.

    Having left Old Trafford to forge his path in the game, the midfielder has had a challenging route to Fir Park via QPR, Rangers, St Johnstone and Shrewsbury Town, one punctuated with a delayed diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis, a chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

    Now a regular at Motherwell and a leader in the assists chart, Goss also has his sights set on international football with Northern Ireland, with both his grandparents having been born in Belfast.

  • Women

    Return to SWPL1 action ends in draw

    Return to SWPL1 action ends in draw

    Motherwell fought tirelessly to overcome last weekend’s Scottish Cup defeat to earn a thoroughly deserved point with Partick Thistle.

    In a tough SWPL1 encounter at Alliance Park, Cara McBrearty fired the visitors ahead early on with a spectacular free-kick, before Amy Anderson pulled Motherwell level with a precise half volley.

    Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s close-range effort put Motherwell ahead early into the second half, but Clare Docherty’s strike in the latter stages of the game brought Thistle level.

    Looking for redemption after the cup exit at the hands of Partick Thistle, Motherwell started brightly and came close to the opener in the first few minutes.

    Paige McAllister’s perfectly weighted through ball accurately picked out McDonald-Nguah on the right, and the striker skipped past her opponent with ease before firing across the face of the goal. But nobody could react quick enough to divert her effort towards goal.

    However, despite Motherwell’s early dominance, the visitors netted the opener against the run of play from a free kick.

    McBrearty confidently stepped up and curled a spectacular effort from distance into the top left corner, leaving Khym Ramsay with no chance in the Motherwell goal.

    Looking for a quick response, the women of steel pressed forward in numbers and equalised minutes later. McDonald-Nguah’s chipped delivery fell kindly to Anderson at the edge of the box, and the midfielder composed herself before powering an exceptional half volley into the top left corner.

    With the half-time whistle looming, Motherwell came agonisingly close to adding their second of the afternoon. Carla Boyce skilfully latched onto McDonald-Nguah’s long ball at the edge of the Thistle penalty area, but the striker lost her footing and sent her effort wide of the target.

    Minutes into the second half, Paul Brownlie’s side took the lead.

    Leanne Crichton’s pinpoint delivery accurately picked out Chelsie Watson in the box, who powered her header across the face of goal, leaving McDonald-Nguah to tap in at the back post.

    However, with just 20 minutes remaining; Thistle found the equaliser.

    Rebecca McGowan’s long-range effort was too hot to handle for Ramsay, and Docherty was on hand to rifle in the rebound from a yard out.

    With the final few minutes ticking away, Motherwell were on the front foot in search of a late winner. Despite rattling the crossbar twice, the Thistle defence stood resolute to settle for a point.

    ‘Well will be frustrated to have not taken all three points but will be encouraged by their impressive display.

    Motherwell controlled the vast majority of the game and will look to build a positive run of form with a victory over Hamilton in the Lanarkshire derby next week.

  • First team

    Jordan Roberts signs permanent deal

    Jordan Roberts signs permanent deal

    Jordan Roberts has joined from Heart of Midlothian on a permanent basis.

    The forward, who has been on loan at Fir Park for the last year, has signed until the summer.

    “We’re delighted to bring Jordan back permanently,” manager Graham Alexander said of the signing.

    “We know what qualities he brings to the side and, having only spent a few weeks away, returns to the group ready to pick up again immediately.”

    The 28-year-old had a successful first spell with the club in the second half of the 2020/21 season, netting three goals in eight appearances before injury curtailed his season.

    He returned in the summer to add another 11 appearances in claret and amber, and now stays on until at least the end of the 2021/22 campaign.

  • First team

    Get your tickets now for Hearts away

    Get your tickets now for Hearts away

    We head to face Hearts in the cinch Premiership on Saturday 29 January.

    Kick-off at Tynecastle is at 3pm.

    To buy tickets, you can get yours online now, or from the Fir Park ticket office.

    Prices are:

    • Adults: £27
    • Over 65s: £19
    • Under 18s: £14
    • Under 16s: £7
    • Under 13s: £5

    Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no sales at Tynecastle on the day.

    Covid restrictions

    Please note that Covid-19 certification checks will now be in place at all matches.

    You will be required to be:

    • fully vaccinated, which will include a booster vaccine for those who had a second dose more than four months ago; or
    • able to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test.

    We also advise that all fans take a lateral flow test before travelling to the match, regardless of their vaccination status.

  • First team

    Next up: Ross County

    Next up: Ross County

    Motherwell return to action after the winter break with a trip to face Ross County in the cinch Premiership.

    Kick-off on Tuesday 18 January is at 7.45pm.

    Supporter information

    You can get your tickets direct from Ross County online now.

    Prices are:

    • Adults: £25
    • 18-21s and over 65s: £10
    • Under 18s: Free

    Tickets will also be sold at the Global Energy Arena on the day.

    Covid restrictions

    Please note that Covid-19 certification checks will now be in place at all matches.

    You will be required to be:

    • fully vaccinated, which will include a booster vaccine for those who had a second dose more than four months ago; or
    • able to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test.

    We also advise that all fans take a lateral flow test before travelling to the match, regardless of their vaccination status.

    Watch live

    Supporters in the UK and Ireland (excluding England) can buy a live stream of the match from Ross County at ppv.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk. Passes cost £15.

    International viewers can watch through our subscription service at live.motherwellfc.co.uk. Packages start at as little as £12.50 per month to watch all 38 cinch Premiership fixtures.

    Tale of the tape

    Goals from Callum Slattery and Tony Watt secured a 2-1 win at Fir Park in the first encounter between the two sides this campaign.

    Last time in Dingwall, ‘Well also won 2-1 with goals from Devante Cole and Bevis Mugabi last January.

    Form guide

    County have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five league matches.

    Their form in beating Dundee and St Johnstone has lifted them above both in the Premiership table to 10th.

    Motherwell defeated Dundee United, Livingston and St Johnstone in their last five games, as well as drawing away to Hibernian and narrowly losing at Celtic.

  • Women

    Trials for girls’ academy

    Trials for girls’ academy

    Motherwell Girls’ Academy are hosting an academy trial session on Sunday 16 January at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.

    To take part, you simply have to turn up on the day.

    Trials will start at 11:15am and will finish at 12:30pm.

    We’re looking for players who were born between 2010 and 2012 to join the Under 12s team.

    We are also looking for players born between 2008 and 2010 to join our Under 14s team.

    Finally, we are looking for players to join the Under 16s team who are born between 2006 and 2008.

    All players must be free agents and not contracted to any club. We also advise all players take a Lateral Flow Test before attending.

  • First team

    Fir Park to return to full capacity

    Fir Park to return to full capacity

    Fir Park will return to full capacity from our Scottish Cup match with Greenock Morton onwards.

    The Scottish Government announced on Tuesday that temporary restrictions on spectator numbers will be lifted from Monday 17 January.

    Having only been able to welcome 500 of you to our match with Livingston before the winter break, we’re back to normal for the cup tie on Saturday 22 January.

    Tickets are available to buy now from our online ticketing portal.

    If you’re a season ticket holder, your seat is being held for you to purchase. To buy, just log in to the ticketing portal and you will see the reservation notice. When you buy, your ticket will immediately be added to your season card.

    Fans can also buy from the ticket office at Fir Park or by calling 01698 333333.

    Covid restrictions

    Covid-19 certification checks will now be in place at all matches.

    At Fir Park, we require that you are either:

    • fully vaccinated, which will include a booster vaccine for those who had a second dose more than four months ago; or
    • able to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test.

    We also advise that all fans take a lateral flow test before travelling to the match, regardless of their vaccination status.

    Morton fans

    Morton fans can buy from us direct by using this link. Away fans are housed in our Tommy McLean Stand, marked as the South Stand on our ticket website.

    Ross County match

    Supporters planning to travel to Dingwall for the match with Ross County on Tuesday 18 January will also be able to gain access to the ground without government-enforced limits on numbers.

    Buy your ticket for Ross County away online now.

  • Archive

    Partick Thistle next in SWPL1

    Partick Thistle next in SWPL1

    Motherwell are back in SWPL1 action on Sunday 16 January when they take on Partick Thistle at Alliance Park. 

    Kick off is 4pm. 

    COME AND WATCH

    Tickets are priced at £5 for adults whilst children go free. 

    There is only a pay at the gate option. 

    TALE OF THE TAPE

    Motherwell and Partick Thistle faced off last weekend in the Scottish Cup. After going ahead twice in the match, Thistle advanced to the next round after scraping through after a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout.

    Partick Thistle came out on top in the last league meeting earlier this season, when they won 3-2.  

    FORM GUIDE

    Motherwell occupy sixth place in the table, after achieving ten points from the first 11 games of the season. Motherwell have faced off against the top three in their last four games and have won two games in five in SWPL1. 

    The Jags are two points behind the women of steel and currently sit in 9th place in the table. Thistle’s last league game was against Glasgow City, where the champions won 2-0.

  • Club

    Graham Alexander signs new deal

    Graham Alexander signs new deal

    Graham Alexander has signed a new contract.

    The Motherwell manager has put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at Fir Park until at least 2025.

    “I’m delighted to sign a new contract here at Motherwell and continue the progress we have all made in the last 12 months,” Alexander said.

    “Chris and I have received nothing but great support from everyone connected with the club, which has certainly helped us concentrate on our work.

    “I have a brilliant relationship with the people I work with every day, and the environment that we’re allowed to develop here to produce results is particularly rewarding.

    “I also want to thank the chairman and the board for showing the faith in us from day one to be a success in this role.

    “We know we have much more to achieve here. We will strive to work as hard as ever to serve Motherwell in the best way.”

    Appointed on 7 January 2021, the former Scotland international has presided over the transformation of the playing squad.

    The team’s Premiership points tally of 59 in the 2021 calendar year was the third-highest in the top flight, with the club also currently occupying fourth spot.

    Alexander statistically ranks near the top of the modern-day Motherwell bosses with a win percentage of 47.8% and a league points per game record of 1.55.

    He is also the first manager outside of Celtic and Rangers to win three Premiership Manager of the Month awards in a calendar year, with only Neil Lennon (four), Steven Gerrard, Alex McLeish, Brendan Rodgers and Gordon Strachan (three) for company.

    “We have been absolutely delighted with Graham’s contribution since joining our club 12 months ago and we are excited about what he is trying to build with us,” Motherwell chairman Jim McMahon added.

    “He is talented, hard-working, dedicated and fully buys into the multifaceted role at Motherwell.

    “The board will continue to back him to help us achieve our goals both on and off the pitch.”