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Now that our 2024/25 William Hill Premiership season has reached it’s conclusion, we can provide an update on our playing squad. 

Players under contract

• Aston Oxborough
• Calum Ward
• Stephen O’Donnell
• Liam Gordon
• Kofi Balmer
• Paul McGinn
• Johnny Koutroumbis
• Ewan Wilson
• Tom Sparrow
• Callum Slattery
• Andy Halliday
• Lennon Miller
• Dylan Wells
• Lukas Fadinger (Summer signing 2025)
• Luca Ross
• Zach Robinson
• Apostolos Stamatelopoulos
• Filip Stuparevic
• Sam Nicholson
• Tawanda Maswanhise

Loan player returning to parent club

• Archie Mair
• Ellery Balcombe
• Marvin Kaleta
• Kai Andrews
• Tony Watt
• Luke Plange
• Will Dickson
• Luke Armstrong
• Jack Vale
• Jair Tavares

Players departing

• Shane Blaney
• Ross Callachan
• Mark Ferrie

Players who have agreed extensions

• Olly Whyte

We remain in dialogue with all remaining players, whose personal circumstances are all different. Given the current managerial situation at the club, decisions will be made in the coming weeks with regards to these players.

An update also on our Under 18 squad.

Contract extension agreed

• Campbell Forrest
• Mikey Booth
• Scott Williamson

Under Contract

• Jack McConnell
• Jon-Joe Friel
• Jay Gillies
• Andrew Arnott
• Rocco McColm
• Zander McAllister
• Nathan Lawson
• Harry McLean

Players Departing

• Max Ross
• Brannan McDermott
• Zack Flatman
• Derrin Marshall
• Ross Nelson
• Zack Tomany

One player who says goodbye is Shane Blaney who arrived from Sligo Rovers in January 2023. The Irish centre-back played over 50 games in the claret and amber, giving 100% every time he crossed the white line.

Amongst the number of loan players returning to their parent clubs, Tony Watt reached 100 games for Motherwell in his final appearance for the club against Kilmarnock. A milestone he should be proud of, we thank him for his efforts over the course of both spells at the club.

It’s never easy to say goodbye to players and we are grateful for their efforts at Motherwell. With 21 first-team players contracted for next season, recruitment will continue during the summer months as we look to towards the beginning of pre-season in June.

The club wishes to thank each player who is leaving for their service and wishes them the very best in their careers.

Following the announcement that Michael Wimmer has departed the club, Chairman Kyrk Macmillan discusses how Wimmer’s departure came about and the reasons for why it happened.

He also speaks about Ahmet Koc, and how the recruitment process for a new manager is going.

Chairman Kyrk Macmillan has confirmed that the deadline to get your season ticket for the 2025/26 campaign at a discounted price has been extended.

The discount will be available until Friday 20 June at 4pm, the same day when we will discover our 2025/26 Premiership fixtures for the season.

Chairman Macmillan confirmed this news in his club update which can be viewed here.

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

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

Season ticket holders have until the 1st of July to secure their seat.

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 2025.

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

Please call into the Ticket Office to arrange.

Lukas Fadinger has joined the club on a two-year deal.

The 24-year-old midfielder joins after a two-year stint with Austrian Bundesliga side Rheindorf Altach, where he made 61 appearances and scored four goals.

Fadinger came through the ranks at Sturm Graz, where he made his first-team debut at just 17.

A prominent feature in the Graz II team, Fadinger was loaned out to SV Lafnitz in the second tier of Austrian football in 2019, where he made 66 appearances across three seasons.

He moved to Hartberg in 2022, where he made 30 appearances in the Austrian top-flight in his sole season with the club.

“I am so happy to be at this club,” Lukas Fadinger said.

“We’ve been holding talks for a couple of months now, and to now finally say I’m a Motherwell player makes me very happy.

“This move excites me, and it’s a big step forward in my career. I’m already looking forward to the start of the new season and meeting all the fans.”

Tawanda Maswanhise has been named in Zimbabwe’s latest squad. 

The Warriors have two friendly matches lined up in June in Morocco. They take on Niger and Burkino Faso before their World Cup qualifiers continue in September.

• Zimbabwe v Burkino Faso 
• Friday 6 June 
• Kick Off TBC
• Venue TBC

• Niger v Zimbabwe 
• Tuesday 10 June 
• Kick Off TBC
• Venue TBC

We will return to Delden, Netherlands for the third successive pre-season.

The squad will travel to the camp on Wednesday 25 June, and will return on Wednesday 2 July.

Two friendly matches will take during our stay. We will face Eredivisie side FC Twente once again, following the 2-2 draw last summer. The match will take place on Tuesday 1 July.

Our other fixture will be against an opponent to be confirmed, on Saturday 28 June.

Supporter entry and ticket pricing will be confirmed in due course. Both matches will take place in Beckum.

• Motherwell v TBC
• Saturday 28 June

• Motherwell v FC Twente
• Tuesday 1 July

Richard Foster has been at the helm of our Under 18s squad this season, guiding them to the top of the bottom half of the league.

Now with the season at an end, he reflects on what he has taken for his own learning purposes this season and gives us insight into who could be the stars of tomorrow.

With the mic on Foster for a match against Hearts, we also see how he coaches the team during a match.

Callum Slattery is your G4 Claims player of the month award for May. 

The midfielder picks up his third successive player of the month award, having won in both March and April.

Slattery continued his strong end to the season in the final four matches. Starting all four of the final games, he was at the heart of everything that was good.

The 26-year-old notched his sixth goal of the season against Kilmarnock in our final home match, making him joint-top goalscorer for the season with Tawanda Maswanhise and Tom Sparrow.

We can confirm that Michael Wimmer has departed the club to become manager of German side SSV Jahn Regensburg.

After the final match of the 2024/25 season, Wimmer travelled back home to Germany. He reached out to the Chairman and Chief Executive of the club to inform them that he would like to remain in Germany to take up a position as manager of 3. Liga side SSV Jahn Regensburg.

Wimmer explained the reasons for wishing to accept the new role were predominantly due to major family issues that have recently arisen in Germany.

Following extensive conversations with Michael, the club very reluctantly negotiated a compensation package with SSV Jahn Regensburg.

“I want to thank the Board and all the staff at the club for the way they welcomed me to Scotland and also supported me so much from when I arrived in February,” Michael Wimmer said.

“They have done everything to support me and my family during my time here.

“This has been an ongoing, extremely difficult position that I have found myself in, and the club have done all they could to support me during these challenging times, both whilst I was in post and while I have been back in Germany.

“I am sorry to all the Motherwell fans; the support you have shown me has been outstanding, and I have loved learning about this wonderful club. This decision was an extremely hard one for me to make; however, I have decided to move back home, as I need to put my family first and be with them, and I want to thank the board for the understanding shown through these challenging times.

“I hope the club can continue to progress next season. I really enjoyed the time I spent in Scotland. There are great people at the club who are ambitious and want the best for the club going forward. I only wish everyone at Motherwell FC the very best for the future.”

The Club wishes Michael and his family the best going forward.

The Club will now start the process of recruiting a new manager with immediate effect.

The Club will be making no further comment at this time.

We are looking to add an experienced goalkeeping coach to our established women’s first-team coaching staff.

The 2024/25 SWPL campaign proved to be an historic moment for women’s football at Motherwell FC. The women of steel secured their first top-six finish in the SWPL table, whilst returning to the National Stadium Hampden Park for their second Scottish Cup Semi-Final since 2023.

About the role:

• Women’s First Team Goalkeeper Coach
• Training nights – Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday evening
• Matchday – Sunday’s
• Reports to: Women’s First Team Head Coach
• Closing Date: Friday 30^th June

Key Tasks and responsibilities:

To lead the development, training, and performance of all first-team goalkeepers, ensuring they are technically, physically, tactically, and mentally prepared for matchday performance. The role supports the overall playing philosophy and strategic direction of the club.

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality goalkeeper training sessions aligned with team tactical objectives.
• Work closely with the Head Coach to integrate goalkeeper-specific tactics into team training sessions.
• Monitor, assess, and support the performance and development of all first team goalkeepers.
• Conduct regular video analysis and feedback sessions with goalkeepers.
• Liaise with sports science, medical, and performance analysis departments to manage training load and injury prevention.
• Support goalkeepers during matchdays (home and away) with warm-ups and tactical briefings
• Maintain detailed records of goalkeeper performance, training data, and development plans.

What are we looking for:

• UEFA B (minimum) or UEFA A Goalkeeping License (preferred).
• Proven experience coaching senior or elite-level goalkeepers.
• Strong understanding of modern goalkeeping trends and tactics.
• Experience with performance analysis and video feedback tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance environment.
• Passion for player development and performance excellence.
• High levels of professionalism and integrity.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.

If you are interested and require further details, please contact Head Coach Paul Brownlie:

Paul.Brownlie@motherwellfc.co.uk