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We can confirm we have appealed the red card shown to Jack Vale on Saturday against Aberdeen. 

The outcome of this appeal will be communicated in due course.

Ten-man Motherwell came away from Pittodrie empty-handed after a 1-0 defeat to Aberdeen.

A closely-fought encounter in the Granite City ultimately edged in favour of the hosts following a decisive straight red card to Motherwell striker Jack Vale, with Aberdeen netting the opener immediately from the resulting free-kick.

Keen to mathematically secure their Premiership status, the visitors started firmly on the front-foot and came close to capitalising on their early momentum within the opening phase of play. Dogged wing-play by Jack Vale enticed the overlapping Stephen O’Donnell but his low shot was diverted clear by the feet of Kelle Roos.

Aberdeen responded with a chance of their own, as Junior Hoilett wrong-footed the Motherwell backline, cutting in off the left-wing, but the forward couldn’t apply the finishing touches from the curling right-footed attempt.

Neither side could establish a rhythm as the first-half progressed, with both trading possession in either third of the pitch.

Dons’ American midfielder Dante Polvara nearly gifted his side the opener shortly before the break, but his ambitious strike fizzed narrowly above the crossbar, ensuring both sides went into the half-time break goalless.

The home side flooded the Motherwell penalty area within the opening minutes of the second-half, as Peter Leven’s side chased the opener and their efforts were almost rewarded, but for some heroics from Lennon Miller.

Angus MacDonald pushed forward for a corner and executed a perfectly-struck volley which sailed beyond the reach of Kelly but Miller was on hand to head clear on the line.

Moments later the game turned on its head as the Steelmen were reduced to ten-men. A cross-field ball sailed over Jack Vale’s shoulder and as he went to volley clear, Jack MacKenzie muscled into the close pocket of space catching the studs of Vale who initially made contact with the ball.

Despite the adamant pleas of the Motherwell players, the referee dismissed the visitors claims, leaving Vale to head back to the dressing room.

Things went from bad to worse from the resulting free-kick, as Aberdeen’s won a corner and Stefan Gartenmann headed home from a floated delivery across the face of goal.

10-man Motherwell toiled in the second-half, with chances from Bair, Ebiye and Spittal all coming close, but the demand of playing against 11-men ultimately decided the contest, with Aberdeen retaining the three points.

Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts after his side lost 1-0 at Pittodrie.

• A game that changed on one decision
• A harsh red card
• Livingston next Saturday

Theo Bair has thrived for Motherwell this season and after being named in the PFA team of the season, he reckons these rewards are down to his teammates but also to the perfect environment created by manager Stuart Kettlewell. 

The Canadian forward wants to earn a first win over Aberdeen this season as he feels they have taken too many points off his side in the cinch Premiership.

Stuart Kettlewell has made the target for these remaining five games in the cinch Premiership clear. He wants his side to finish 7th and achieve last season’s points total. 

The season run-in begins this Saturday, against Aberdeen who Motherwell have failed to beat on three occasions. Kettlewell provided a squad update after a weekend with no game.

Strength is often defined by a number of things in life.

It can be how many times someone has got up after being knocked down. It can be continuing their journey, no matter the fear that falls on their shoulders.

Football can be that escape. That beacon of hope. A time away from your thoughts. But it’s more than just the 90 minutes on a Saturday.

It’s the build up during the week. The team news coming through. The pints with friends before the game. It’s a part of the community.

A community of local restaurants. Of people working nine till five six days a week. Local businesses serving the community.

But at the end of the good weeks. The bad weeks. The indifferent weeks. Is that walk up the Fir Park road.

And while the world outside of football continues to become an ever growing struggle. The burden lifts when the referee blows that first whistle.

With you by our side, the sky is the limit. We’re better. We’re harder. We’re stronger.

And that is the true meaning of strength. Meshed together by emotion and passion. It’s strength in numbers.

That’s why we have frozen all season ticket prices for the 2024/25 season.

Season tickets for the 2024/25 season are now on sale. 

You are able to renew or purchase your season ticket for the upcoming campaign here.

Our Early Bird discount will end on 31st May 2024.

Season ticket holders have until the 30th of June to secure their seat.

GET YOUR 2024/25 SEASON TICKET NOW

If renewing, login to your ticketing account.

You should then have a notification to ‘renew now’ on your profile.

Then select ‘add to basket’ and follow the on screen instructions to complete the transaction.

It’s easy to buy new. Head here to our online ticketing platform and then press ‘season tickets’.

You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2024/25 campaign.

Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR

We are introducing a digital Season Ticket for the 24/25 campaign.

Existing season Ticket holders can continue to use their physical Season Ticket card but if you would like to change to a digital Season Ticket, you will need to select this option when purchasing your Season Ticket(s) and your physical card will become void.

If you opt for the digital version, you will receive information by email on how to add your Season Ticket to your digital wallet after you have completed your purchase.

There has been a small change to the age of pricing categories. Young adults will now be ages 14 to 17 and Juvenile will be 13 and under. This is to bring us in line with safeguarding regulations. 13 and under tickets must be purchased with an adult.

PRICES

Season ticket prices have been frozen this year, across the board.

For those renewing their season ticket from 2023/24, concession tickets are for anyone aged 60 and over. For those buying new in 2024/25, it’s 65 and over.

The over 60 concession is for those who currently have this price class, it won’t be valid for any renewing Adult season ticket holders who are now 60.

In addition, concession prices also apply to full time students with a valid matriculation card.

The Early Bird discount will end on Friday 31st May 2024. 

Hospitality

Upgrade your experience and watch the match in stye with one of our renowned hospitality packages at a discounted price (Cat A – Celtic & Rangers).

	Centenary suite	91 Lounge	Cooper box
	Pay bar	Comp bar	2 x drinks
Cat A	£75	£105	N/A
Cat B	£49	£79	£49

Centenary Suite, 91 Lounge and Cooper Box packages remain the same.

Added Benefits

• Discounted hospitality
• Friend for £5 – bring a friend to at least one home match for £5 (decided by the club)
• A free Junior ticket in the Davie Cooper stand with a full paying adult
• Priority Cup Ticket Window – secure your seat for all home cup matches
• Money off at the following outlets:

Love to Travel	Book a holiday in one of the 4 Love to Travel shops and receive free fast-track security through Glasgow Airport and half price lounge or parking at Glasgow Airport
North Lanarkshire Council	NL offers Motherwell Season Ticket holders a corporate rate on memberships for gyms, classes and pools at £29.99 per month. This is a 15% discount Corporate members can also choose one other adult to add to their membership at the same discounted price. To join select corporate membership : Join@home with North Lanarkshire Council (leisurecloud.net)
Inspired Flooring	10% off sofas, furnishing and lighting. 15% off carpets and flooring (material only, not labour) – in store at the Motherwell showroom on Brandon Parade
Tony Macaroni	25% off a la carte food on match days (Motherwell restaurant only)
Village Blinds	20% off
Topps Match Attax	10% discount code for topps.com (includes all cards and stickers to a maximum £15 discount – please phone 01698 333 333 to claim your code)
Double Tree Hilton Strathclyde	8% discount off Best Available Rate at DoubleTree by Hilton Strathclyde
Salt	10% off (not for alcohol and only available Sun-Thurs. Not in conjunction with any other offers)
G&C Leggate Opticians	15% discount on complete spectacles or sunglasses in Motherwell shop
Carluke Golf Club	Visitor four ball for the discounted rate of £80 instead of £120 (Sunday to Friday and subject to tee time availability)
Aroma Coffee Shop	10% off in Wishaw Coffee Shop
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen	20% off food only in the Hamilton restaurant (excludes Saturday)

 

Motherwell Football Club Community Trust

This season we are giving fans the option to donate to the club’s official charity: Motherwell FC Community Trust when they renew their season ticket.

The Trust has is a registered charity and has no core income. Supporting the Trust in whatever way you can allows you to contribute to causes that resonate with your values and beliefs, while also making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need in our community.

A recent UEFA Social Return on Investment report showed that the Trust benefits the local community to the sum of £13.64m each year. Your support can help support families who cannot provide for their children, adults experiencing tough times and allowing countless people a match day experience which will live with them for the rest of their lives.

Additionally the Trust sits at the heart of what our great club is all about: community, empathy and support. If you can support us when you renew your season ticket we would be extremely grateful.

Donation link.

MOTHERWELL DISABLED SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

For £10 per year, payable alongside your season ticket, disabled supporters, both wheelchair and ambulant, will have access to away match tickets within disabled areas together with car parking, where available.

Members are also invited to regular DSA meetings where they have the ability to raise any concerns that can be taken directly to the club.

Money raised over the years from membership fees has gone back to the club to help fund audio equipment for match day commentary for those who are visually impaired, a new disabled toilet block and an extension to the wheelchair shelter.

If you wish to join the MFCDSA, your £10 can be handed in to the ticket office.

READ OUR BROCHURE

Read our 2024/25 season ticket brochure here.

A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER

I think we can all say, if we take a moment to reflect on this season, it has seen us all experience a range of emotions.

But thinking about next season gets me excited. It fills me with hope and a determination to get this club in the best possible shape going into it.

There is loads to be optimistic about. We are beginning to see some stabilisation off the pitch at the club and that will almost certainly help myself and my staff as we get ready to tackle 2024/25.

One of the proudest aspects of my job, is that I work for a club that looks after it’s own. The work we do in the community is something we should be very proud of, from mental health to supporting local children.

But I’m also proud of every supporter. You really are a credit to the club. The colour. The noise. The numbers. Everything about you is and has been exceptional in my time here. There have been plenty moments when the mood has been low and the form has been poor, but that hasn’t detracted any of you from attending and giving us your full support.

It’s something we talk about in the staff office all the time. It’s easy to pick out the good moments where you have shone brightly, but I remember in particular Ross County away last season where we let you down. Well out the game, three-and-a-half hours from home on a Wednesday night. But that didn’t affect any of you. You stayed, made yourself heard and sang right until the end.

That support is invaluable, and I really mean that. I honestly believe without that continued backing, last season could have been very different.

It might sound cliché but we are stronger together.

So, it’s at this point I wish to thank everyone who has bought a ticket, bought a stream, became a Well Society member or supported us from afar. I really hope you can continue that support next season as we look to push further and seek to continually improve.

You’re on this journey with us and we are stronger when we are together.

Stuart Kettlewell

Manager

WORDS FROM BRIAN CALDWELL

I write these words having only held the position of Chief Executive for a few weeks, but in that short space of time, I have already been delighted to see the passion and loyalty from our supporters.

Everyone knows this club is a Community Asset even more so as the majority shareholding is owned by the fans. Hopefully, we can improve the club’s links with our local community in partnership with the Well Society, our Community Trust and the fans…everyone can play a part all pulling in the same direction to grow/improve the Club on and off the pitch.

My first match at Dundee is a perfect example of the loyalty and passion of our fans. With so much dubiety if the game would go ahead in the days leading up to the game, but that did not stop you travelling,  with 500 behind the goal, singing the team on to a wonderful comeback.

I would like to thank the Executive Board and club staff for the warm welcome I have received since coming into post and over the coming weeks and months I look forward to meeting you, our fans.

I understand the need to listen to the fans on so many aspects, especially on match days as you know it better than anyone. My email address is on the website (brian.caldwell@motherwellfc.co.uk) so feel free to drop me a line at any time with ideas, improvements, issues. I am a great believer in ‘if I don’t know I can’t fix it.’

As I said in my first interview, my initial goal is to bring everyone together. We have a unique club filled with people who care deeply about it. From the Well Society and fanbase to the Executive Board and staff, we all want the same and that is the very best for this Football Club.

The job excites me, and I can assure everyone, I may only have been here a short time but the planning for the long-term is well under way. Recruitment plans are in place as we look to improve ahead of next season. We want to get as competitive a team as possible on that pitch to fill you in the stands with a sense of pride watching them.

I want to bring everyone together and as a fan-owned club, it’s vital that this includes you. You get a say in the big decisions, and I want to establish a healthy relationship with you all. Fan culture is so important.

That is why I really hope that, if you are able to do so, you can support the team in any and every way you can.

I look forward to seeing and meeting you all soon!

Brian Caldwell

Chief Executive

PAY BY STANDING ORDER

We are offering the option of paying your season ticket through a standing order payment each month.

There is the option to pay your season ticket over a maximum of six standing order payments directly to the club, with no interest payments or fees, providing full payment is made by December 2024.

To set this standing order up, you must contact us directly and complete a form.

Please call into the Ticket Office to arrange.

ACTIVATING YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT

If you haven’t already registered online and are a season ticket holder, you must activate your account.

If you’re a season ticket holder looking to renew your season tickets and/or buy cup game tickets, you must activate your account before you can buy.

To activate your account, select ‘sign in’ from the top right corner of the ticket page.

Look for Have an existing account? Activate it now.

Input your customer number and surname, then press ‘Find my account’.

Verify your contact details, including an email you have access to, and create a password. Then, save your details. You’re in.

I AM RENEWING

If you wish to renew your season ticket, all you have to do is login to your online ticketing profile at the top right-hand side of the page.

Once you have logged in, you should then have a notification to ‘renew now’.

Then select ‘add to basket’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction.

I DIDN’T HAVE A 2023/24 SEASON TICKET AND I WANT TO BUY ONE

It’s easy to do this. Head here and then press the profile icon in the top right.

From here, select ‘create an account’ and fill out your personal details.

Once completed, you will be sent an email with your customer number.

You will be taken back to the homepage of the website where you then select ‘season tickets’.

You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit.

Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

FAQ

Motherwell begin life post-split with a trip to Aberdeen on Saturday 27 April. 

Kick off is 3pm at Pittodrie.

How to follow the game

	Away Stand
Adults	£26
Over 65s	£20
Over 75s	£16
Youth (18-21)	£16
Under 18	£12
Under 12	£6

Tickets are now on sale online.

Postage will only be up until Tuesday 23 April

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

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

Kit Watch

We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

Injury Update

Adam Devine, Callum Slattery, Harry Paton and Jon Obika will be missing for this match.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell narrowly missed out on top-six football with a draw at home to Hibernian on match day 33.

The result meant the Steelmen would finish in the bottom six this season and now look to finish the campaign strongly.

With nine points separating 7th to 11th, every point is vital. The ‘Well have seen a turnaround in fortunes since the end of December, suffering three defeats in 14 matches, with two of those defeats coming against Hearts and Celtic.

The other loss was at Fir Park against Aberdeen, in a match littered with controversy.

Motherwell haven’t beaten Aberdeen in their last five attempts, but will take confidence from their most recent trip to Aberdeen where after being pegged back from three goals ahead, Harry Paton’s late finish was ruled out for a foul to prevent the three points.

Opposition Report

Aberdeen were in Scottish Cup semi final action on Saturday against Celtic. In a dramatic 120 minutes of football and a penalty shootout, Celtic advanced to the final after a 3-3 draw.

Peter Leven has taken control of the last four league matches and the semi final tie at the weekend after Neil Warnock departed the club. In that time, he is unbeaten in the league with two draws and two wins. Wins over Motherwell and Ross County were followed by back-to-back stalemates against Dundee and Livingston.

Their talisman, Bojan Miovski, continues to be the source of goals for Aberdeen. The North Macedonian netted against Celtic and also found the back of the net against Ross County taking his tally in all competitions this season to 24.

Motherwell overcame an early second-half response to continue their emphatic run of form, extending their unbeaten record to six-consecutive games whilst ensuring their SWPL status remained intact for the following season.

Kayla Jardine broke the deadlock within the opening phases of play after prodding home Gill Inglis’ whipped delivery, but the visitors capitalised upon Motherwell’s frustrations in the final third to level the game against the run of play.

Nevertheless, the hosts stood resolute and restored their advantage in the latter stages of the game, with Morgan Cross converting after latching onto a swift counter-attack from Louisa Boyes on the left of the Montrose penalty area.

Head coach Paul Brownlie made five changes from the side that were held to a stalemate in the Scottish capital on Wednesday evening. Emily Mutch returned in the Motherwell goal, with Jo Addie, Gill Inglis, Kayla Jardine and Brooke Nunn all featuring in the starting XI.

With a victory mathematically securing Motherwell’s SWPL status ahead of the forthcoming season, the hosts were poised to continue their unbeaten run.

The hosts preparations were almost instantly forced into an unpredictable rethink, as defender Eve Donald landed awkwardly following a contested corner, leaving the centre-back on a stretcher within the opening two-minutes.

Despite the early setback, Motherwell started firmly on the front foot and deservedly netted the breakthrough prior to the 20-minute mark.

Laura Berry skilfully shifted the ball onto her stronger right-foot to escape her marker before teeing up the overlapping Gill Inglis, who’s whipped delivery across the face of goal was calmly placed into the bottom-left corner by Kayla Jardine.

Motherwell continued to flood the Montrose penalty area, with Morgan Cross almost doubling the women of steel’s advantage moments later. The striker coasted through the centre of the box before curling a precise effort towards the bottom-right corner but the forward’s effort was equally matched by the opposing goalkeeper who reacted well to parry clear of the Montrose penalty area.

The women of steel retained their foothold in the game, but couldn’t extend their advantage as the half-time whistle blew.

Moments after the restart, the visitors capitalised on Motherwell’s frustrations in the final third. Midfielder Demi Taylor shifted the ball in-between the Motherwell backline before picking out the bottom-right corner with an accurate finish, beyond the reach of Emily Mutch.

Irrespective of the visitors signs of momentum, Motherwell stuck to the game plan and soon restored their advantage.

Boyes’ quickfire counter-attack left the midfielder in acres of space on the left before finding the run of Cross, who coolly converted from close-range to extend the women of steel’s unbeaten run to six-games with five victories within that period of time.

Motherwell will face another swift return to action when they take to the K-Park turf this weekend, with Montrose the visitors in the women of steel’s third game in eight days.

Victory under the Fir Park lights last weekend and a closely-fought point in Edinburgh on Wednesday night extended Motherwell’s unbeaten run to five games, sustaining the momentum in closing down nearest league rivals Aberdeen.

Paul Brownlie’s side return to East Kilbride for the first time in three weeks after coasting past Aberdeen in a comfortable three-goal victory last month.

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell

Motherwell maintained their unbeaten run in the Scottish capital, overcoming an early second-half goal, with Laura Berry netting from the penalty spot before completing a brace in the latter stages of the game. However, despite looking firmly in the ascendancy, Spartans found a late equaliser to frustrate the women of steel’s hopes of closing down Aberdeen’s slim advantage in the SWPL league table.

The women of steel are now mathematically safe from instant relegation after developing a 19-point advantage over Dundee United with only six games remaining. However, an additional two-points is all that is required to establish Motherwell’s SWPL status next season, with Brownlie’s side holding a 56-goal advantage over Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton in the goal-difference table.

Motherwell have continued their remarkable goalscoring form, scoring 15-times across the last five games, with striker Laura Berry netting five within that congested run of fixtures.

Montrose

The visitors head to South Lanarkshire in fine form, with four back-to-back SWPL victories over Dundee United, Spartans and Hamilton twice prior to a narrow 3-2 defeat to Aberdeen at Links Park.

The Gable Endies have extended their advantage over their fellow relegation rivals, with Montrose 12-points clear of Dundee United at the foot of the table and nine ahead of Hamilton in the playoff-place.

Ticket information

Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture.

• Adult – £8
• Concession – £3
• Under 11s – Free to enter.

*Concession tickets apply to those over 65, and to 12–17-year-olds, with full-time students also eligible with a valid matriculation card.

Additional information – no pets allowed within K-Park.

How to follow the action

Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match.

Following this afternoon’s statement from the SWPL, Motherwell FC can confirm that our recent win over Dundee United has now been recorded as a 3-0 victory following a disciplinary hearing.

Motherwell won the initial match 2-1 at Fir Park last Sunday, but with Dundee United having fielded an ineligible player, the panel has overturned the initial scoreline.