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A challenging start to 2022 has shown signs of improving for Motherwell in recent weeks.

For Barry Maguire, that comes as a relief after suffering injury at Hearts. Initially fearing he had received a serious knee injury, an unusual tear to his quad muscle put him out of action but only for a short period of time. We joined him to see how he is progressing in the gym.

With only one win in the calendar year to date, ‘Well went into their Scottish Cup match with Aberdeen looking to improve their fortunes and progress to the quarter-finals.

Nathan McGinley joined the club in the summer of 2020 and immediately found himself having to adjust to life in a new country unable to make new friends or see family, because of Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Now fully settled and having earned a new contract, the defender opens up on his personality, and we get to meet his dog Obi.

Aberdeen then came calling again for the second time in the space of a week to Fir Park, this time in the cinch Premiership, as Motherwell looked for the first league victory of the year.

The Ugandan defender talks about signing his new deal, his bond with the supporters, the team’s recent form and the trip to Rangers on Sunday.

We go to McDiarmid Park in the cinch Premiership on Saturday 19 March. Kick off is at 3pm.

Tickets for Motherwell fans can be purchased online now directly from St Johnstone. Tickets are available to buy online only.

Prices are:

• Adults: £24
• Over 65s / Under 20s: £14
• Family adult (one adult with maximum two children under 12): £17
• Under 12s (no admission without an adult): Free

Important information

For the £17 family deal, all ticket holders must enter via turnstile five.

Wheelchair and PA tickets can be purchased directly from the McDiarmid Park ticket office by calling 01738 455000 during office hours. Adult/concession wheelchair tickets are £15/£9 respectively. The personal assistant ticket is included in the ticket price.

Covid restrictions

Covid-19 certification checks will not be in place.

Only venues with over 10,000 in attendance are required to carry out checks.

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

Fresh from signing a new deal with the club, Nathan McGinley has been reflecting on how much he has changed in his two years at Motherwell.

Moving to Scotland in the middle of lockdown, the defender was restricted to just his flat and limited areas of the club. He struggled to get to know his surroundings and his new team mates.

But a lot has changed since then. Off the pitch, he’s now a popular and influential presence in the dressing room. And on it, he’s grown and matured as a player.

He’s also drastically changed his diet, opting to go vegetarian a year ago, something which brings its own unique challenges when you’re a professional athlete.

The self-confessed geek let the cameras into his home to relax with him after training and meet his whippet puppy Obi.

Nathan McGinley has signed a new contract with the club.

The left-sided defender has committed his future until the summer of 2024.

“Nathan has shown us that he’s an excellent defender with all the attributes we need in our team,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“Now his future is sorted for the next couple of seasons, he can fully concentrate on helping us win games and improve on the qualities he has already.”

Recruited from Forest Green Rovers ahead of the 2020/21 season, McGinley has made 52 appearances in claret and amber to date.

The 25-year-old, an academy graduate at Middlesbrough, has established himself at left-back under manager Alexander, while also being able to play as a central defender.

The Motherwell boss says it’s not in his team’s DNA to treat Sunday’s trip to Ibrox as a so-called free hit.

Scott Fox has signed a new deal with the club.

The goalkeeper has put pen to paper on a contract that will take him through to the end of the 2022/23 season.

“Scott has shown since the summer what a quality goalkeeper we have to compete with Liam Kelly,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“He trains and prepares like a top professional, and we know he’s ready for any opportunity that might come his way.

“We’re very happy to secure him for another year after this season.”

Recruited in the summer of 2020, a serious knee injury ruled him out for the majority of his first season at Fir Park.

Recovering to play a role on loan in Greenock Morton’s successful Championship relegation play-off with Airdrie, he returned to Motherwell to contend with Liam Kelly for the gloves.

Fox is an experienced shot stopper with regular Premiership games with Partick Thistle and Ross County, as well as having been on the books of Celtic, Dundee, Queen of the South and East Fife.

A trip to Ibrox lies in store on Sunday in the cinch Premiership.

Kick-off at Ibrox is at 3pm.

Ticket information

To buy tickets, you can get them from us now, or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

Additionally, the ticket office will be open at Fir Park from 10am to 12pm on Sunday for late sales.

Prices are:

• Adults: £29
• Over 65s and Under 18s: £22
• Under 16s: £11

Covid restrictions

Covid-19 certification checks will be in place. Venues with over 10,000 in attendance are required to carry out checks. Please bring vaccine certification with you.

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

Watch live

A live stream is available for viewers in the UK and Ireland from Rangers for £9.99 from their RangersTV site.

If you’re based abroad, you can watch via subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Tale of the tape

Rangers were the victors in the last meeting between the two sides, running out 6-1 winners at Fir Park.

At Ibrox earlier this campaign, a Kaiyne Woolery goal secured a comeback 1-1 draw.

Form guide

Motherwell remain without a league win in 2022 so far, but come into the match off the back of a Scottish Cup win – and then Premiership draw – with Aberdeen.

Rangers’ 1-1 draw at Dundee United on Sunday ended a run of four straight wins, which also included the 4-2 away win at Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Europa League.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side took on the Germans again at Ibrox on Thursday night ahead of our visit, drawing 2-2 to secure progression on aggregate.

Our popular Business Breakfast event returns on Friday 25 February with a talk from our head of recruitment Nick Daws.

Appointed in June last year, the Englishman has set about improving ‘Well’s transfer strategy. Join him from 8.30am to 10am at Fir Park to hear all about his work

Book online here to secure your place for £10. The price includes a breakfast roll, tea/coffee and orange juice.

Our Scottish Cup quarter-final with Hibernian will take place on Sunday 13 March.

Broadcast live on BBC One Scotland, the game at Fir Park will kick off at 12.30pm.

Tickets for the home stands can be purchased online now, or from the ticket office at Fir Park.

Prices are:

• Adults: £15
• Over 60s / 16 and 17 year olds / Full-time students: £10
• 15 and under: £5

If you are a season ticket holder, your normal seat is being held for you until 5pm on Wednesday 9 March. To buy, visit our online ticketing service, log in and go to My Tickets.

Hibernian fans should contact their club for ticket sales.

Hospitality offers

Upgrade your quarter-final experience with one of our great value hospitality packages.

In our Centenary Suite, enjoy a traditional breakfast followed by pancakes with hot syrup and half-time refreshments, with a pay bar facility for £45 per person, and £16 for children aged 15 and under.

Or, with our Cooper Box Package, from 11am get two complimentary drinks pre-match, get traditional half-time refreshments and then enjoy a cash bar for one hour after the game for £48 per person.

To book, call our hospitality team on 01698 338003.