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  • First team

    Steven Hammell previews trip to Aberdeen

  • First team

    Sean Goss: ‘It’s a fresh start’

  • First team

    Carroll facing lengthy injury lay-off

  • Women

    Glasgow City next in SWPL

  • First team

    Steven Hammell speaks for the first time as Motherwell manager

  • First team

    Hammell named permanent manager

  • First team

    Andy Dibble departs

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    K-Park is our new home ground

  • First team

    Next up: Aberdeen

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Motherwell B in SPFL Trust Trophy action

  • First team

    Steven Hammell previews trip to Aberdeen

    Steven Hammell is looking for the perfect start in his first match as permanent Motherwell manager against Aberdeen.

    The Motherwell veteran was successful in a robust interview process where he says he sold himself and his ideas about where the club can build on.

  • First team

    Sean Goss: ‘It’s a fresh start’

    Sean Goss is ready for the new era at Motherwell, under the new leadership of Steven Hammell.

    He says the squad have enjoyed training thus far and are raring to go for their next cinch Premiership match against Aberdeen.

  • First team

    Carroll facing lengthy injury lay-off

    Carroll facing lengthy injury lay-off

    Jake Carroll will miss a significant portion of the season following a freak knee injury sustained at training last week.

    The Irish full back was set to face St Johnstone at Fir Park last weekend, but an awkward landing during the matchday -1 session forced him onto crutches and into hospital.

    He will now require immediate surgery and a recovery / rehab period that will cover most of the 2022/23 campaign.

    “I am absolutely gutted for Jake; it’s hugely frustrating for him as it has come so early in the season,” manager Steven Hammell said.

    “It was such a bizarre incident when, with no-one within five or ten years of him, he went for a header only to collapse in a heap.

    “We were hoping for some positive news but, sadly, he’s now got a long road ahead of him. I was really looking forward to working with him, but as a club we will now do all we can to ensure he gets the best of care and the best rehab possible.”

  • Women

    Glasgow City next in SWPL

    Glasgow City next in SWPL

    Motherwell face Glasgow City in their first SWPL home match of 2022/23 at K-Park on Sunday 14 August. 

    Kick off is 4pm.

    Ticket information

    Tickets for the game will be pay-at-the-gate only.

    Adult tickets cost £8 while kids/concessions will be £3.

    Story of the Match

    Motherwell started their 2022/23 campaign with a 1-1 draw against newly promoted Dundee United at the GA Arena.

    Kaela McDonald-Nguah continued where she left off last season as she netted her first goal of the new term.

    Glasgow City are looking to regain their title this season and started their season with a 7-0 win over Spartans last week.

  • First team

    Steven Hammell speaks for the first time as Motherwell manager

    “I’ve been preparing for something like this for a long time.
     
    “We need to see improvement which is the job for myself and my staff.”
  • First team

    Hammell named permanent manager

    Hammell named permanent manager

    We are delighted to confirm Steven Hammell as the new permanent manager of Motherwell Football Club.

    The 40-year-old has signed a two-year contract and has named Brian Kerr as his assistant.

    Steven has been in interim charge of the first team for the last fortnight but will now take the reins as the 26th individual to lead the club, leaving his previous role as academy director.

    Chairman Jim McMahon said: “We ran a very robust process that started with over 70 applicants. We met last weekend to narrow that down to a final three and we spent time interviewing them over the last few days.

    “All three candidates were impressive, and each brought their own positives, but Steven was the unanimous pick of the directors and Well Society board members who sat on the panel.

    “He inspired us with not only his short-term plans to reshape the squad and adapt the style, but his medium to long-term vision around a fully integrated club and we felt this matched how we see the future of the club.

    “We think he will bring many qualities to the job that he has demonstrated running the biggest department at the club for almost five years and it’s abundantly clear to us that he has the support and buy-in of the current squad and staff.

    “We are going to have a busy few weeks and months ahead, but the board will give Steven all the support we can to be successful.”

    A graduate of the club’s academy, Hammell went on to be Motherwell’s post-war record appearance holder, featuring in almost 600 games in claret and amber across a 17 year spell. 

    He is the club’s record European appearance holder with 20 showings in continental competition. He also earned recognition with the Scottish national team, included in several squads but winning his only cap under Tommy Burns in 2004.

    Having completed his UEFA Pro Licence, he retired from playing in January 2018 to be the academy director and has coached and led every squad the club has over the last five years.

    The 2020 Hall of Fame inductee will now forge a new chapter as manager of the club he has served for over two decades.

    “It is an honour for me to be given the responsibility as manager of this wonderful club and something I am very excited about,” Steven Hammell added.

    “The last two weeks have given me an even bigger appetite for it and I am determined and ambitious to take this team on and put my own stamp on it.

    “I hope I can continue to get my message across and give our supporters a team that will entertain them and a team that they can see are giving their all.

    “I have also spent that time assessing the squad and where I believe our short-term needs are.

    “I think we have some hugely talented players in this group and it’s now my job to get the best from them. I also have first-hand knowledge of the exciting young players at the club and we will integrate them into the first-team environment when they are ready.

    “In addition, I think the players need some help with some new faces. As well as taking the team and planning my application, I have been busy identifying potential targets, should I be successful in getting the job. Now that I have, one of my first tasks will be to look to strengthen our options across a couple of areas.”

  • First team

    Andy Dibble departs

    Andy Dibble departs

    Goalkeeping coach Andy Dibble has left the club after a short time in post.

    The 57-year-old Welshman was appointed by Graham Alexander during the summer, but following the recent departure of the club’s management team, it has been mutually agreed that he would return south.

    Scott Fox, who covered on several occasions last year due to Covid-19, will take the position in the interim whilst a new manager is appointed.

    “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my short time at Motherwell and want to place on record my thanks to everyone at the club who made me feel so welcome,” Dibble said.

    “I was brought in by Graham during the summer and was excited by the project. However, things can change so quickly in football, it’s just one of those things.

    “I leave on very good terms with everyone and wish the club nothing by success going forward.”

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    K-Park is our new home ground

    K-Park is our new home ground

    K-Park will be the home ground for our Women and Development Team this season.

    With a new campaign looming, Paul Brownlie’s squad have completed their pre-season preparations and look forward now to their first league game on Sunday against Dundee United.

    The first league match to be played at K-Park will be against Glasgow City on Sunday 14 August.

    Our Development Team will kick off their 2022/23 Reserve League campaign against Queen’s Park on Tuesday 6 September with the first league match against Hamilton Academical on Tuesday 4 October.

    Kick-off is 7:45pm.

  • First team

    Next up: Aberdeen

    Next up: Aberdeen

    We are back on the road this weekend when we face Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.

    Kick-off is at 3pm at Pittodrie Stadium.

    Tickets

    Tickets can be bought online by clicking here or by visiting the ticket office at Fir Park.

    Ticket office opening times
    Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9-4pm

    Adults: £26
    Over 65: £20
    Over 75 and Youth 18-21 year old: £16
    Under 18: £12
    Under 12: £6

    Aberdeen have allocated four pairs of wheelchair tickets priced at £12, the carer goes free. Ambulant disabled tickets are charged at the age-appropriate rate and again can be issued with a free carer ticket should the supporter require it

    How to Follow the Game Online

    PPV and virtual season tickets options are not available for cinch Premiership matches this season if you are in the UK. This is the case for all cinch Premiership clubs.

    If you are outside the UK, you will be able to watch online at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    The story of the match

    The Dons have had a strong start to their competitive 2022/23 season. They finished top of their Premier Sports Cup group, scoring 12 goals and conceding zero.

    An opening day 2-0 defeat to champions Celtic was followed by a convincing 4-1 victory over St Mirren on Saturday. New signing Miovski, Clarkson and Duk all got on the scoresheet.

    Motherwell continue their search for a permanent boss, with the Steelmen having a mixed start to their 2022/23 cinch Premiership campaign.

    After beating St Mirren 1-0 in Paisley on the opening day, a late Stevie May finish sunk the ‘Well to their first defeat of the season at Fir Park on Saturday.

    Match officials
    Referee: Chris Graham
    AR1: Calum Spence
    AR2: Jonathan Bell
    Fourth Official: Scott Lambie
  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Motherwell B in SPFL Trust Trophy action

    Motherwell B in SPFL Trust Trophy action

    Motherwell B take on East Kilbride on Tuesday night in the first round of the SPFL Trust Trophy.

    Kick-off at K-Park is 7.45pm.

    The ‘Well youngsters face a difficult task as the Lowland League side have started the season in fine form, with four wins from their opening five games.

    There are also some familiar faces on show with former Motherwell players Jonny Page and Bob McHugh within the EK ranks.

    Tickets

    Tickets are available online.

    Adults: £10
    Concessions: £5

    Match Officials
    • Referee: Colin Whyte
    • AR1: Paul O’Neill
    • AR2: Tommi Kerr