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    Last minute heartbreak in SWPL1

  • First team

    Aberdeen 2 – 3 Motherwell

  • First team

    Hammell pleased with win over Aberdeen

  • First team

    Aston Oxborough joins Motherwell

  • 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

  • Women

    Last minute heartbreak in SWPL1

    Last minute heartbreak in SWPL1

    Despite a dominant and resilient Motherwell performance, Glasgow City netted late into stoppage time to clinch a narrow 0-1 victory at K-Park.

    Hayley Lauder’s strike with the final kick of the game was enough to ensure victory for the visitors.

    Following last weekend’s tumultuous 1-1 draw with Dundee United, Paul Brownlie made two changes from the previous outing. Kaela McDonald-Nguah and Kodie Hay both dropped out whilst Lori Gardner and London Pollard returned to the starting 11.

    Motherwell pressed high from the off, frustrating the visiting defence who looked to build from the back.

    Katie Rice tested the Glasgow goalkeeper in the opening few minutes. The midfielder did well to shift the ball onto her left foot before firing a drilled effort towards the bottom left corner, but the keeper reacted well to easily gather.

    Motherwell continued to frustrate the visitors and almost netted the opener minutes later. London Pollard reacted brilliantly to anticipate Megan Foley’s misplaced header before racing through on goal, but Meikayla Moore’s late lunging tackle was enough to divert her powerful effort wide of the target.

    Motherwell were certainly the likelier of the two sides to find the opener as the half time whistle neared. Lori Gardner skilfully worked her way past several lacklustre challenges before teeing up Pollard at the edge of the box, but the forwards curling effort was easily matched by the keeper.

    Despite Motherwell’s admirable display, Glasgow came close to snatching the opening goal in the final few moments of the first half. Lauren Davidson’s low-driven cross sailed invitingly into the path of Kinga Kozak yards from goal, but Jo Addie’s last-ditch tackle ensured both sides were level at the break.

    As the second half resumed, the women of steel picked up from where they left off. Excellent link-up play between Gill Inglis and Carla Boyce left the captain in acres of space before picking out summer signing Lucy Ronald at the edge of the box, but her dipping effort sailed agonisingly over the bar.

    Minutes later, Pollard was left through on goal after latching onto Lori Gardner’s perfectly weighted through ball, but the striker couldn’t capitalise despite rounding the keeper.

    As the final few seconds ticked away, the visitors netted a decisive winner. Hayley Lauder’s floated corner kick was powered high into the roof of the net by Jenna Clark in what was a heart-breaking moment for the women of steel.

    Team Line-ups:

    Motherwell: Mutch, Doran-Barr (McDonald-Nguah 75’), Addie, Watson, Inglis, A. Anderson, Rice (Lowton 75’), Ronald, Pollard (Hay 65’), Gardner (B. Anderson 82’), Boyce. Subs not used: Andrews, Halpin.

    Glasgow City: Gibson, Muir, Lauder, Fulton, Shine, Clark, Davidson (Monsivais 68’), Grant (Whelan 54’), Kozak, Moore, Foley (Greening 54’). Subs not used: Clachers, Walsh, Bora, Gibb, Perea, Noble.

  • First team

    Aberdeen 2 – 3 Motherwell

    Aberdeen 2 – 3 Motherwell

    Steven Hammell kicked off his reign as permanent manager with a 3-2 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

    Blair Spittal, Callum Slattery and Kevin van Veen all netted in an eventful win up North.

    PRE-MATCH

    Hammell brought Callum Slattery back into the side following suspension. Dean Cornelius also got his first league start as the pair replaced Maguire and Morris.

    The goals
    • ‘Well took the lead. midway through the first half thanks to Blair Spittal. Connor Shields was played in down the right and he fired in a fine ball across goal. Spittal was on hand to apply the finish past Roos from close.
    • As the break approached Aberdeen got level though Miovski who powered his header past Kelly
    • After going behind two minutes into the second half though Hayes, it might have been easy for heads to go down. Thankfully five minutes after the Dons scored, Slattery put ‘Well back level. Goss’ corner went all the way through the box and found Callum Slattery who had an easy finish at the back post.
    • Incredibly, three minutes later, the comeback was complete. Blair Spittal went in search of his second and saw his show rattle off the crossbar. Thankfully van Veen was lurking and fired the ball into the empty net.
    Talking points
    • Aberdeen passed up a great chance to take the lead after 11 minutes. Ramadani burst clear through on goal and looked certain to score but scooped his effort over the bar.
    • Motherwell had a host of great chances to add to their tally but couldn’t make them count.
    • Four wins in last five games at Pittodrie for the Steelmen.
    Team

    Motherwell: Kelly, McGinn, Mugabi, Solholm, O’Donnell, Slattery (Maguire, 74), Goss, Cornelius (Morris, 74), Spittal (Efford, 22), Shields (Tierney, 74), van Veen

    Attendance: 14,714

  • First team

    Hammell pleased with win over Aberdeen

    “In terms of my first match, including seeing the fans at the end, I was proud.”

  • First team

    Aston Oxborough joins Motherwell

    Aston Oxborough joins Motherwell

    Goalkeeper Aston Oxborough has joined Motherwell on a two-year deal. 

    The 24-year-old shot stopper joins the club after 14 years at Norwich.

    6’4″ Oxborough signed under previous manager Graham Alexander, with international clearance finally being granted, and goes straight into the squad against Aberdeen as Scott Fox is temporarily filling in as goalkeeper coach.

    Aston was on loan last season at National League side Barnet where he turned out 22 times for The Bees.

    “This is a really good club full of good people,” Oxborough said.

    “I’m excited to be here and I’m looking forward to the season ahead.”

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.”