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    Reserves: Motherwell 4 – 0 Queen’s Park

  • Club

    Extending our suicide prevention pledge

  • Archive

    Reserve League Opener against Queen’s Park

  • First team

    Celtic Quarter Final live on Premier Sports

  • Club

    Hall of Fame 2022 I Tickets available now

  • First team

    Young Motherwell duo in Scotland Under 17s squad

  • First team

    Vote for your August Player of the Month

  • First team

    Hammell reacts to Dundee United draw

  • First team

    Motherwell 0-0 Dundee United

  • First team

    Ricki Lamie: “We need to be at our best”

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Reserves: Motherwell 4 – 0 Queen’s Park

    Reserves: Motherwell 4 – 0 Queen’s Park

    Motherwell started the Reserve League with a 4-0 win at home to Queen’s Park.

    Stephen O’Donnell, Robbie Mahon, Ali Gould and Dean Cornelius all scored in a comfortable win for a Motherwell side full of first-team experience.

    Queen’s Park threatened first. Louis Longridge with a shot from the edge of the box but it was a comfortable stop for Oxborough.

    Heraghty was then forced into action as McKinstry’s powerful cross was diverted goalwards by Mahon. It was going in until the young goalkeeper parried it away to safety.

    The Steelmen struck first in the 28th minute. A slack backpass was pounced upon by Shields who forced a good save but from the resulting phase of play Rolando Aarons’ skilful rabona cross on the right wing was fired home by Stephen O’Donnell.

    Queen’s Park almost instantly replied as Liam McLeish looked certain to score with a free header but Oxborough produced a fine diving save to preserve the lead.

    Just before half-time, Robbie Mahon doubled the advantage. More fine work from Aarons created space for Maguire to pull it back across goal for Mahon and the Irishman made no mistake from eight yards.

    Five minutes into the second half it was 3-0. A superb counter attacking goal, started by Luca Ross who drove forward and found Mahon. His pass was then perfectly weighted for the overlapping full-back Ali Gould who fired past Heraghty.

    Connor Shields nearly added a fourth on the hour mark. More good attacking midfield play saw Mahon slide in Shields. His first touch took him past the goalkeeper but from a narrow angle he could only find the side netting.

    He created another good chance, just before being replaced by Louis Moult, with another well-timed run but his powerful shot was beaten out of play for a corner.

    With ten to play, Motherwell added a fourth. Stephen O’Donnell cut the ball back into a dangerous area which was intelligently dummied by Mahon, and then placed into the top corner by Dean Cornelius.

    The crowd very nearly got to witness Moult scoring on his return to the Fir Park turf as he raced through on goal but Heraghty made a good block at his feet.

    In the end it was a comfortable 90 minutes for the Steelmen, with some valuable minutes into player’s legs as well.

    Motherwell: Oxborough, Mugabi, Devine (Dunachie, 45′), O’Donnell, Gould, Maguire (MacDonald, 71′), Cornelius, McKinstry (Hunter 45′), Shields (Moult, 71′), Aarons (Ross, 45′), Mahon

    Unused Subs: Connelly, Wells, Ferrie

    Goals: O’Donnell (27′), Mahon (44′), Gould (51′), Cornelius (79′)

  • Club

    Extending our suicide prevention pledge

    Extending our suicide prevention pledge

    We have extended our commitment to tackling the stigma around suicide by signing a further one-year partnership with Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire.

    The Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire branding will again be on the first team players’ sleeves throughout the 2022/23 season in a bid to encourage players, supporters and the wider community to talk about suicide, positive mental health and to signpost people to the range of support available.

    Suicide can affect anyone but tapping into the strength of community spirit among football supporters could help save lives. Just talking about the issue or asking someone if they’re ok could be the first step to getting the right support.

    Councillor Paul Kelly, said, “Having suicidal thoughts or feeling of low mood transcends all backgrounds and ages and can happen to anyone at any time. The long-term impact of suicide on families, friends and communities can be devastating but we must do all we can to encourage people to talk openly about it.

    “That’s why the message is ‘Let’s Talk’. All it needs is to start a conversation and the difference can turn someone’s life around. People genuinely care and we can see that already with the way that supporters at this club unite when times are low or rally round when needed. This is an example of how this type of partnership working can truly impact on people who really need that support in our communities. We need to use the connection through football to really have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing in our communities and this partnership will help to do just that.”

    Suzanne Reid, head of commercial & marketing at Motherwell FC, added, “All too often we hear of people dying through suicide in our communities and through this partnership we want to highlight that support is available and that it’s ok to talk about how you feel. We are a community club and it’s important that we play a role in linking with our supporters and the wider community on issues that really matter. Because believe it or not, you do matter. People really care.”

    For more information go to northlanarkshire.gov.uk/safer

  • Archive

    Reserve League Opener against Queen’s Park

    Reserve League Opener against Queen’s Park

    Motherwell kick off their SPFL Reserve League campaign against Queen’s Park on Tuesday 6 September. 

    The match will take place at Fir Park. Kick-off is 2pm.

    Fans will be able to attend the match, with tickets costing £3 for adults while it will be £1 for kids.

    Supporters will be housed in the Phil O’Donnell stand, kiosks will not be in operation.

    It will be pay-at-the-gate only for the match.

     

  • First team

    Celtic Quarter Final live on Premier Sports

    Celtic Quarter Final live on Premier Sports

    Our Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match against Celtic has been chosen for live broadcast on Premier Sports.

    The match will take place on Wednesday 19 October 2022, with a 6.15pm kick-off.

    Ticket prices for the match will be confirmed and announced in due course.

    “Both Motherwell FC and Celtic FC raised concerns around the kick-off time based on the difficulties it will present to supporters wishing to attend the match,” CEO Alan Burrows said.

    “Both clubs asked the broadcaster to consider having the two live matches, scheduled for that day, run simultaneously on different channels. However, we have been informed that this is not possible due to other contractual commitments and no other arrangement are possible.

    “Whilst we an extremely keen to work with our broadcast partners and commercial sponsors to ensure they get maximum value for their investment in Scottish football, it’s a far from ideal scenario for fans of both clubs.

    “We have been reassured that the circumstances surrounding this particular scheduling are extremely rare and unlikely to happen again.”

  • Club

    Hall of Fame 2022 I Tickets available now

    Hall of Fame 2022 I Tickets available now

    Our highly-anticipated Hall of Fame dinner will welcome its fourth batch of inductees this November.

    The event, launched in 2019, has already paid special tribute to the legendary names of the club’s 136-year history.

    For the first time, the dinner will take place at Dalziel Park Hotel on Friday 18 November, with host Tam Cowan inducted five new names.

    The event is priced at £64 for adults and £30 for children aged under 12*

    You can buy tickets for the dinner online here now or contact the commercial department on 01698 338 011.

    The first of the 2022 class of inductees will be revealed shortly, joining:

    2019 intake 2020 intake 2021 intake
    George Stevenson John ‘Sailor’ Hunter Bobby Ferrier
    Willie Pettigrew Andy Paton John Martis
    Ally Maxwell Joe Wark Tommy McLean
    Phil O’Donnell Davie Cooper Stevie Kirk
    James McFadden Steven Hammell Stephen Craigan

    * Please note than some of the colourful language on the night may not be appropriate for young children or those easily offended.

  • First team

    Young Motherwell duo in Scotland Under 17s squad

    Young Motherwell duo in Scotland Under 17s squad

    Lennon Miller and Robbie Garcia have been selected in Scotland Under-17s squad.

    The squad meet up in Spain for a week long training camp.

    Lennon previously featured in the UEFA Under 17s European Championship finals in May, taking Portugal, Denmark and Sweden.

    Robbie receives his first call-up, catching the eye after a string of impressive performances, topped off by winning the 2022 Foyle Cup.

  • First team

    Vote for your August Player of the Month

    Vote for your August Player of the Month

    It’s time to pick your Paycare Motherwell FC player of the month for August.

    Kevin van Veen, Blair Spittal, Paul McGinn and Callum Slattery are all in contention.

    Games played in August:

    • Motherwell 1-2 St Johnstone
    • Aberdeen 2-3 Motherwell
    • Motherwell 1-0 Livingston
    • Kilmarnock 2-1 Motherwell
    • Motherwell 4-0 Inverness CT
    Kevin van Veen

    Our number nine is in red hot form, scoring six goals in four games in the month of August.

    Scoring the winner at Aberdeen, the opener at Kilmarnock and notching a hat trick in the Premier Sports Cup against Inverness, the Dutchman has played a key role in what was a strong month for Steven Hammell’s men.

    Blair Spittal

    Summer signing Blair Spittal has had a strong start to the season.

    He opened his Motherwell account at Pittodrie, scoring the opener. The midfielder hit the bar after a lovely flowing move against Aberdeen, to which the rebound fell to Kevin van Veen to finish for the third goal.

    He set up the Dutch striker with a cutting edge pass for Van Veen to finish against Kilmarnock.

    Paul McGinn

    Also a summer signing, Paul McGinn has settled in quickly to his new surroundings.

    Playing every minute of every match in August, the full-back has been impressive thus far in the claret and amber.

    Callum Slattery

    Despite being suspended for the opening two games, Callum Slattery has impressed this month.

    Missing one game in August against St Johnstone, the midfielder scored the second against Aberdeen but was also heavily involved in the build up to Blair Spittal’s opener and played the vital pass through for the third goal that day.

    Finding himself constantly involved against Kilmarnock and Inverness also, Slattery has got his 2022/23 campaign off to a flyer.

    To vote, head to our Facebook page and pick your favourite.

  • First team

    Hammell reacts to Dundee United draw

    “We played with a lot of personality.

    “On another day we could have scored two or three goals.”

  • First team

    Motherwell 0-0 Dundee United

    Motherwell 0-0 Dundee United

    Motherwell, with over 20 attempts at goal, including a first half penalty miss from Kevin van Veen, failed to find the back of the net in match they largely dominated. United incredibly survived a first half onslaught from the free flowing Steelmen, to take a point they scarcely deserved.

    Louis Moult took a stroll and bow prior to kick-off as he received a thunderous welcome from ‘Well fans on his return to Fir Park. The striker’s lack of match fitness, though, consigned his presence to the side lines. And how Motherwell’s legendary goal scorer must be relishing the opportunity to get himself in among the chances his team-mates create.

    Motherwell were brimming with confidence after their commanding victory against Inverness CT on Wednesday night. And Steven Hammell, not surprisingly, following such a fine team performance, started with the same line-up.

    Despite their mid-week League Cup victory over Livingston, managerless United were still looking for their first cinch Premiership win of the season.

    Tony Watt was restored to the visitor’s attack for his first game at Fir Park since he departed for Tannadice in January’s transfer window.

    Interestingly, there was little semblance of traditional club colours as the visitor’s kick-off.

    Only ‘Well captain Liam Kelly sported a claret and amber outfit as the Steelmen, in their all white strip faced a United side also in their alternative all black kit.

    In an early exchange Kevin van Veen blasted a free kick off the United wall before Steven Fletcher’s floating header provided Kelly with his first comfortable catch of the afternoon.

    After eight minutes Carljohan Eriksson, in the opposite goal, faced a stiffer test getting down well to block Blair Spittal’s angled drive.

    The ‘Well players seemed intent on maintaining their slick and decisive passing game in an attempt to cut open a United defence which has been hemorrhaging goals.

    In the 14th minute Sean Goss’ pass sent Ross Tierney in behind the United rear guard and when his cut back found Joe Efford only a defender’s block prevented the ‘keeper being forced into a save.

    Five minutes later the United stopper was called into action twice in succession.

    Firstly, and similar to last week at Kilmarnock, van Veen raced through the middle and as Eriksson raced to the edge of his area, the Dutch striker nudged the ball past the ‘keeper before tumbling to the turf, but referee Craig Napier waved away appeals for a penalty.

    Within a minute Eriksson went sliding out of his box to steer the ball away from the advancing Spittal.

    While the United defence was being tested, Fletcher always posed an aerial threat. And in the 27th minute Kelly had to produce a fine save low to his right to prevent the former Scotland striker from opening the scoring.

    Six minutes later the Fir Park men were twice denied the lead.

    With Efford giving both Aziz Behich and Ross Graham a tough time on the right, Paul McGinn was given space to cut into the box. His curling left foot shot sailed past Eriksson but Ryan Edwards popped up the line to head clear.

    As the United captain raced out to the right to block Matt Penny’s cross back into a packed box, the ball struck Edward’s arm, and this time the referee pointed to the penalty spot.

    Presented with his third spot kick in four days, van Veen looked confident of converting as he struck his shot powerfully to the left. But Eriksson was his equal throwing himself across goal to beat the ball away.

    The United ‘keeper was the busiest man on the park and a couple of minutes later he denied van Veen again, holding the striker’s downward header from eight yards.

    Two minutes from the break Eriksson was soundly beaten as van Veen nipped in behind Charlie Mulgrew to collect Ross Tierney’s lofted pass. But from six yards the ‘Well striker hammered the ball off the face of the bar as the United defence survived 15 attempts on their goal to somehow remain level at the interval.

    Presumably, at half time, Hammell encouraged his players that a similar intensity and control of the play would be deservedly rewarded in the second half.

    To be fair to United, having been on the back foot for the majority of the first forty five, they began the second finding space in the Motherwell half of the field.

    A controversial decision by the referee after 53 minutes, awarding United a free kick after allowing them and Tony Watt to play the advantage, added an extra bit of spice to the proceedings, as Hammell picked up his first yellow card as a manager for querying the decision with the fourth official.

    When things calmed down, Efford picked out van Veen at the front post but his cute back healer was blocked by the ‘keeper.

    In the opposite box Fletcher’s dipping volley from 15 yards seemed certain to test Kelly until the ball deflected off Ricki Lamie’s chest and spin wide of target.

    Van Veen, desperate to make amends for his missed penalty, was full of running and after chasing the ball down the left his low ball into the six-yard box found Efford, but his stab towards goal was blocked by Behich.

    Despite the pressure on the visitor’s goal and creating a glut of chances, ‘Well had nothing to show for their supremacy as the game entered the final 20 minutes.

    The Fir Park boss decided fresh legs were required and in a double substitution, Stuart McKinstry and Rolando Aarons replaced the hard working Efford and Tierney.

    McKinstry’s tricky footwork carried him along the byeline and when he fired the ball low into the six yard box Mulgrew was relieved to watch his touch send the ball spinning narrowly over this own cross bar.

    The 17 year-old former youth player then thought he had assisted in providing the winner seven minutes from time. His attempt towards goal was collected by van Veen and his turn and shot appeared to be destined for the back of the net until it was deflected wide by a ruck of United defenders.

    Connor Shields was then given five minutes to find the winner and the three points that Motherwell’s performance fully merited.

    But it was United’s interim boss Liam Fox who was a relieved and happy man at the final whistle as his side somehow survived to take point back to Tayside.

  • First team

    Ricki Lamie: “We need to be at our best”

    Defender Ricki Lamie reckons Motherwell will need to be at their very best to get a result in the cinch Premiership against Dundee United.

    A positive result midweek has meant there is a positive atmosphere going into the game but that is not what wins football matches says Lamie.