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    Motherwell 3-3 Dundee

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    Stuart Kettlewell post Dundee draw

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    Gift membership is back

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    Shane Blaney ahead of Dundee

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    Stuart Kettlewell previews Dundee

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    Shane Blaney named player of the month for November

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    November player of the month vote

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    Kicking off December

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    Frustrating the Champions // Celtic 1-1 Motherwell

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    Alloa named Scottish Cup fourth round opponents

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    Motherwell 3-3 Dundee

    Motherwell 3-3 Dundee

    A never say die ten-man Motherwell conjured up another injury time goal for a share of the points in a six goal thriller.

    It looked like a disappointing defeat until the sixth minute of added on time.

    As ‘Well chased a long overdue winning goal, the Tayside men snatched what looked like the winner two minutes from time when Zach Robinson was given time to pick his spot beyond Liam Kelly from 12 yards.

    However, with almost the last kick of the game, Conor Wilkinson slammed a left foot drive high past Trevor Carson, allowing the Fir Fans to celebrate a hard fought point that looked beyond them

    When Mika Biereth claimed his fifth goal of the season after only six minutes, the Steelmen looked on course to end their winless run.

    However, they only held the advantage for 20 minutes or so, when a quickly taken double from Lyle Cameron and Owen Beck had Dundee ahead at the interval, as the Fir Park fans aired their disapproval.

    When Bevis Mugabi nodded home the equaliser in the 67th minute, ‘Well seemed set for another grandstand finish until Harry Paton’s red card reduced them to ten men for the final 20 minutes.

    Calum Slattery’s one match suspension was an easy fix for Stuart Kettlewell. After coming off the bench and grabbing the equaliser at Celtic Park last week, Jon Obika made his first league start supporting Mika Biereth in the home attack.

    The Fir Park pitch was a green oasis in a snow covered town, encouraging both sets of players to quickly warm to the perfect playing surface, which produced end to end action.

    And after both defences were given an early test with curling free kicks, ‘Well made the breakthrough.

    Blair Spittal tried to play a 1-2 at the edge of the Dundee box. But when his path was blocked the ball broke to Biereth, who immediately smacked it low and in off Trevor Carson’s right-hand post.

    Incredibly, that strike provided Motherwell with the opening goal for the first time since September.

    With Callum Butcher and Obika offering an assured first touch, Motherwell players looked to have restored some confidence in possession.

    A quick exchange between Biereth and Spittal sent the Arsenal loanee racing down the right touchline. With Obika waiting beyond the six-yard box, though, his cross was easily cut-out by former ‘Well ‘keeper Carson.

    As the half progressed, though, Dundee pressed the home side deep into their own half and two quick goals from the Taysider’s around the half hour mark, changed the game.

    After 29 minutes the Fir Park men had two attempts to clear Beck’s corner. When the visitor’s fired a third ball towards goal it deflected high into the air, sailing over the defensive line leaving Cameron a simple task of heading the ball down and beyond the helpless Liam Kelly.

    Worse was to follow five minutes later. Zak Rudden chased a long ball to the byeline before cutting it back to Beck, allowing the Liverpool loanee time to switch the ball to his left foot before smashing it past Kelly from eight yards.

    From then until half-time the Fir Park men looked increasingly nervous as the Dens Park side threatened to extend its lead, as the ‘Well fans loudly aired their disapproval.

    The interval allowed the ‘Well boss time to instil some much needed confidence and organisation into his players.

    However, Dundee remained the livelier and after Dan Casey was booked for holding back Cameron, Kelly was asked to produce the first save of the game, getting his body firmly behind |Luke McCowan’s 20 yard drive.

    In the 59th minute and out of nowhere Motherwell had a great chance to level. Paton and Spittal combined at the edge of the box to send Obika through on goal but from an angle he dragged his left foot shot beyond Carson and a foot outside his far post.

    A couple of corners from Spittal kept some pressure on the Dundee defence and in a packed goalmouth Carson was grateful to grab a deflected effort on his line.

    Conor Wilkinson was then given the last half hour to make his presence felt in the home attack.

    But it was Bevis Mugabi who almost levelled the game. Striding forward unchallenged the Uganda international unleashed a terrific drive from 35 yards which Carson palmed over his cross bar.

    The central defender was not to be denied and when Spittal slung a cross towards the six-yard area Mugabi’s header powered the ball beyond the ‘keeper to make it 2-2.

    Motherwell had no sooner sent on Theo Bair and Georgie Gent when they were reduced to 10 men for the closing 20 minutes.

    Harry Paton was initially shown a yellow card for a tackle McCowan, but after a VAR review, referee Iain Sneddon decided it was worthy of a red card.

    After that Motherwell seemed more determined to find a winner.

    A poor clearance gave Wilkinson a half chance but his effort sailed high and wide of goal.

    The ‘Well substitute was much closer four minutes later when his measured low drive from 20 yards sped just beyond Carson’s left hand post with the ‘keeper sliding across his goal to make sure it wouldn’t sneak inside the post.

    With five minutes of regulation time remaining Oli Shaw replaced Biereth as Kettlewell made one final push for a winner.

    A minute later, though, it was Dundee who found the decisive third goal.

    Robinson found himself unmarked 12 yards from goal and he calmly stroked the ball into Kelly’s left hand corner to leave the home side staring at another home defeat.

    But in the sixth minute of additional time, Motherwell fought back once again. Oli Shaw brilliantly leaped and subsequently flicked on a Liam Kelly goal kick, Georgie Gent knocked the ball back to Shaw who dipped eloquently past the onrushing defender before finding Wilkinson with a inch perfect pass, the number 99 rattled the ball into the near post to earn a vital point.

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    Stuart Kettlewell post Dundee draw

    Stuart Kettlewell reacts to the 3-3 draw with Dundee.

    • Performance wasn’t good enough
    • Red card decision
    • Look again to Tuesday
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    Gift membership is back

    Gift membership is back

    It’s December and the countdown to Christmas has already begun. If you’re struggling to think what to get for the Motherwell fan in your life, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

    Gift membership of the Well Society is back!

    Adult membership is available at the discounted price of £50, whilst Junior Steel membership is £25.

    Junior Steel membership (0-15 years old)

    Sign up your wee one and they’ll receive:

    • A Welcome Pack including Junior Steel certificate and keyring
    • An ‘I Own MFC’ scarf exclusive to Junior Steel members
    • A personalised birthday card
    • A personalised Christmas card

    All this plus a chance to be a mascot on matchday!

    You can purchase a Junior Steel membership online.

    Adult membership

    Adult members also receive goodies, as well as the knowledge that they’re helping represent the interests of the community in the running of the club. Members are entitled to:

    • A Welcome Pack including Certificate of Ownership, keyring and pin badge
    • One share in the Well Society, giving you a vote on Well Society issues and a say on some club matters
    • An opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the Well Society and the club
    • Be added to the weekly newsletter list

    Adult membership is available to purchase online.

    If you have any queries drop us a line, give us a call on 01698 338009 or contact the Well Society using our contact form.

    Gift membership entitles the recipient to one year’s membership of the Well Society, after which they will be invited to renew.

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    Shane Blaney ahead of Dundee

    November player of the month Shane Blaney is pleased to back in the team and playing regularly. 

    The Irish centre-back has started the last four games and has been instrumental in the backline. Blaney says the game time has allowed him to get match sharp and feels like he is reaping the rewards as a result.

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    Stuart Kettlewell previews Dundee

    Stuart Kettlewell is more than pleased with the result at Celtic Park last weekend, however believes it’s only a good result in isolation. 

    The Motherwell manager wants his time to capitalise on that result and kick on ahead of a busy month.

    Kettlewell goes into detail around the feeling in Fir Park, amongst players and staff, to detail that the club is still fully together.

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    Shane Blaney named player of the month for November

    Shane Blaney named player of the month for November

    Shane Blaney is your G4 Claims player of the month for November.

    The Irish centre-back has played four games this month, and hasn’t missed a minute since coming into the starting 11 against Kilmarnock.

    Arriving in December 2022, Blaney got off the mark with a smart header against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park, that subsequently sparked a second-half comeback that earned the Steelmen a point in Perth.

    Blaney was instrumental in Motherwell earning a point at Celtic Park, with the Irishman forming part of the back three alongside Bevis Mugabi and Dan Casey.

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    November player of the month vote

    November player of the month vote

    It’s time to vote for your G4 Claims player of the month for November. 

    Shane Blaney, Blair Spittal, Harry Paton and Mika Biereth are all up for nomination.

    To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.

    Games in November
    • Motherwell 2-4 Aberdeen
    • Kilmarnock 1-0 Motherwell
    • St Johnstone 2 – 2 Motherwell
    • Motherwell 1 – 2 Hearts
    • Celtic 1 – 1 Motherwell
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    Kicking off December

    Kicking off December

    Motherwell kick off the month of December with a home match against Dundee at Fir Park. 

    Kick off is 3pm.

    How to follow the game

    Hunter Stand O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand
    Adults £24 £26
    Concessions £19 £19
    Young Adults £12 £12
    Juniors £6 £6

    – Concessions Tickets would be ages 65 and over and FT Students with a valid matric card.
    – Young Adults tickets would ages 12 to 17.
    – Juveniles would be 11 and under

    Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

    Ticket Office open from 9am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

    If you are outside the UK, you can watch the game via Motherwell TV.

    Should you be in the UK, it will be live commentary only.

    Kit Watch

    We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

    Injury Update

    Callum Slattery will serve his one match suspension after the midfielder picked up his sixth booking against Celtic.

    Paul McGinn and Lennon Miller remain sidelined.

    Pape Souare is the other long-term absentee.

    Motherwell’s Fortunes

    That draw against Celtic on Saturday still means it’s team games without a win, however the Steelmen will take massive encouragement into this match.

    In that run they have faced Celtic twice, third-placed St Mirren and went to Rugby Park where Kilmarnock hold the best home record in the league.

    Jon Obika returned just prior to the international break and got himself on the scoresheet last weekend, his third of the season.

    These two sides met on the opening day of the season, a 1-1 draw at Dens Park. Theo Bair scored on his debut that day, before Dundee levelled in the second half.

    Opposition Report

    Dundee are the Premiership new boys but have adjusted quickly to life in the top flight.

    21-year-old left back Owen Beck joined the Dee from Liverpool in the summer and netted his first goal of the season on Saturday against Hibernian.

    He has yet to miss a minute this season in the league. Within the ranks at the Dee are former Motherwell men, Trevor Carson and Ricki Lamie, who is on loan and ineligible to play.

    Dundee are four points ahead of Motherwell and spot above them in the table, as things stand. They have two wins, two draws and one win on the road this season in the league.

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    Frustrating the Champions // Celtic 1-1 Motherwell

    Some would say without a win in nine games, heading to play Celtic at Parkhead is the worst venue and match the team would need, but that was the task that Motherwell faced.

    Travelling to the Champions, who had only dropped two points at home all season, was a chance for the team to show their determination and togetherness. Keeping it tight at the back, thanks to Liam Kelly’s saves, Motherwell made it to half time level, having created some opportunities for themselves also.

    Celtic made changes at half time and when Bevis Mugabi brought OH down in the area, Luis Palma had the chance to break the deadlock.

    Liam Kelly produced a wonderful save to keep the game level.

    Celtic received another penalty after a VAR check on a pull from Calum Butcher and former Motherwell man David Turnbull found the back of the net with only four minutes of regulation time remaining.

    Jon Obika came off the bench and in the first minute of additional time, nodded home from a Blair Spittal corner to send the small pocked of ‘Well fans into rapture. The Steelmen held out for back-to-back draws at Celtic Park as they look to kickstart their season.

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    Alloa named Scottish Cup fourth round opponents

    Alloa named Scottish Cup fourth round opponents

    We will face Alloa Athletic in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

    Ties are due to take place on the weekend of 20 January.

    Ticket details will be communicated shortly.