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Assistant manager Max Rogers provides team news ahead of Saturday’s match against St Mirren, and also reflects on the huge win over Celtic last time out. 

Rogers discusses the mindset within the team as they take on a new challenge this weekend.

Ewan Wilson will remain at Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

The Motherwell academy graduate joined Raith on an initial loan deal until January. That deal has now been extended until the end of the season.

“We are happy for Ewan that he can continue his loan spell and further his development through match minutes at a very competitive level,” Jens Berthel Askou explained.

“We wish him and Raith Rovers the very best for the second-half of the season. We look forward to keeping an eye on Ewan and following his development.”

Regan Charles-Cook will spend a period of up to eight weeks on the sidelines. 

The winger suffered an ankle injury in December and has started his rehabilitation process.

Assistant manager Max Rogers confirmed the news at a press conference this afternoon.

“Regan will be out for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury,” Max Rogers said.

“We’re sad to see him out because he is a great personality and a great player who has been consistent for us.”

Speedy recovery, Regan.

Motherwell captain Paul McGinn has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2027. 

“I’m really happy that we’ve managed to extend Paul’s contract,” Jens Berthel Askou added.

“He has been performing at a very high level consistently and has led the group through a phase of transformation and development while he himself has adapted fantastically to a new style and role as a centre-back in a back four. He has impressed with his performances and has been a role model since he arrived in 2022.

“It’s great news to have him here with us for longer. He has turned 35 but is playing some of his best football in his career.”

The skipper has played 113 games for the Steelmen and has bounced back from a spell on the sidelines last season. A consistent performer at the heart of the backline, McGinn will take part in his fifth campaign in the claret and amber next season.

“This has been home for a long time now, and I’m delighted it’ll stay that way,” Paul McGinn said.

“My time at Motherwell has had highs and lows, but I’ve never felt better than where I’m at right now. To be back playing every week, the team winning and the togetherness between everyone associated with the club is a joy.

“Being captain is an honour and something I never take for granted. This is a really impressive group of players, and here’s hoping we can continue our success into 2026 and beyond.”

Eseosa Sule’s loan has ended at Motherwell. 

The striker picked up a serious thigh injury at the start of the season, ruling him out since August. The forward returned to his parent club for rehabilitation, but an agreement has been reached between all parties to end the loan early.

“We were very hopeful that when Eseosa came to us, we could nurture his talent with us,” Jens Berthel Askou said.

“Unfortunately, he had a setback with his injury that has robbed us and him of the opportunity to thrive here. We know there is talent there with Eseosa, and he is a lovely young man who is full of positivity and optimism.

“I wish him the best for moving forward and strongly believe the future is bright for him.”

We wish Eseosa all the very best with the rest of his recovery and wish him well for the future.

2015 was the last time Motherwell had tasted victory over Scottish Premiership champions Celtic. When the Celts visited Fir Park in the final outing of 2025, the Steelmen would have to be firing on all cylinders if they were to end that wait. 

In the end, Motherwell dominated proceedings with a performance consisting of total control. Ibrahim Said headed Motherwell infront inside 15 minutes, and from there, the hosts didn’t look back.

With Celtic simply unable to find any control in the match, Elliot Watt converted a second on the hour mark as his side closed in on a famous victory.

Celtic never recovered, and Jens Berthel Askou’s side cruised to victory, ending 2025 in style.

Motherwell face St Mirren in their first match of 2026 in the William Hill Premiership on Saturday 3 January. 

Kick off is 3pm at Fir Park.

How to follow the game

You can buy tickets online here.

• Young Adults tickets would ages 13-17.
•  Concessions are classed as, Over 65, Full Time Students, 18-21 Year olds.
• Juveniles would be 12 and under

On Match days, the Ticket Office is open from 11am – 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.

What else is happening?

Bucket collection for Les Hoey Dreammaker.

The Cooper Bar is open from 12pm for food and drink, and will be open for one hour after full time for those wanting to avoid any traffic. Away fans are welcome.

Our Beer Garden will open at 12pm, and close at 3pm. This will only be available for home fans.

We will remember those in the MFC Family who we lost in 2025. There will be a minute’s silence ahead of the game.

Their names will be displayed on the scoreboard for the minute silence, and will be commemorated in the match programme.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell’s ten-year wait for a win over Celtic came to an end in impressive fashion on Tuesday night at Fir Park. Goals from Ibrahim Said and Elliot Watt ensured Motherwell got back to winning ways at the first time of asking after their ten game unbeaten run came to an end against Rangers.

Jens Berthel Askou’s side are yet to taste victory over St Mirren this season. Following a 0-0 draw in Paisley in August, the Steelmen were knocked out of the Premier Sports Cup by the Saints at Hampden.

Tawanda Maswanhise has returned to Scotland following Zimbabwe’s elimination from Africa Cup of Nations, with Motherwell’s top scorer eligible for selection once again. Stephen Welsh is also available again, having missed out on the match against his parent club last time out.

Opposition Report

St Mirren lifted the Premier Sports Cup trophy in sensational fashion in December, following a victory over Celtic in the final. Following two wins and one draw, and keeping three consecutive clean sheets in the league, Stephen Robinson’s side lost out 2-1 to Rangers at Ibrox last time out.

Mikael Mandron netted his tenth goal in all competitions in that defeat, and with a tightly-congested league table, St Mirren are looking to move themselves up the table.

Motherwell ended the year and a 35-game winless run against Celtic with a stylish and dominating display against the league champions.

A goal early in each half sealed the long overdue win. Ibrahim Said’s first goal for the club after 13 minutes set the tone for a commanding performance. And when Elliot Watt capitalised on poor defending eight minutes into the second-half the game was over for a Celtic side that was completely outplayed.

And with Kasper Schmeichel by far the busier keeper, the scoreline could have been more emphatic.

With just three days since their last game, the Motherwell starting 11 had three changes. Stephen Welsh dropped out completely, as the defender is unable to play against his parent club. Emmanuel Longelo and Callum Hendry also came out of the team, with Stephen O’Donnell, Oscar Priestman and Callum Slattery called into the side.

After facing the other side of the Old Firm three days ago, Motherwell were looking to pick up a more positive outcome this time round.

With the play largely contained in the Celtic half, it was hardly a surprise when Motherwell’s pressure paid off with the opening goal after 13 minutes.

Stephen O’Donnell’s measured long ball from the right touchline picked out Said nipping between Austin Trusty and Liam Sales before firmly heading the ball beyond the static keeper.

It should have been 2-0 five minutes later. Elliot Watt’s smart pass split the Celtic defence, allowing Lukas Fadinger to run unchallenged on goal, but the Austrian dithered, giving Scales time to recover and snuff out the chance.

The Steelmen’s slick exchange of passes and then breaking in number towards the Celtic box produced more openings as the visitors looked slow to respond.

Said’s physicality and quick feet were a continual problem, and after getting space at the edge of the box, his thumping shot was blocked. A minute later, Just kept his composure on the left of the box before curling a ball beyond Kasper Schmeichel and narrowly beyond his right-hand post.

On the half hour, Said literally brushed off a challenge before setting up Johnny Koutroumbis on the left, and his low shot forced a save from the Celtic ‘keeper.

As the ‘Well players took a well-deserved ovation at the end of a first half they totally dominated, they might have doubled their advantage in preparation for an anticipated response from Celtic in the second half.

The Celtic boss thought the same and made three changes at the interval.

The first chance of the half though came ‘Well’s Way’, and after a powerful run down the right, Just’s drive from a tight angle forced Schmeichel into a block at his near post.

A minute later, Calum Ward was called into action for the first time, diving low to his right to push away Shin Yamada’s low effort. That was enough for the huge travelling support to raise their voices after a subdued 50 minutes.

However, the Celtic fans were silenced eight minutes later when some comic defending cost their side a second goal.

Schmeichel’s poor pass caught out Arne Engels at the edge of his box. As the Motherwell players pressed the loose ball, it rolled into Watt’s path, who swept it home from 12 yards to make it 2-0 and take a firm grip of the game.

Motherwell’s attack on the Celtic goal was relentless, and after 67 minutes, Just again tested the ‘keeper with a left-foot drive after withstanding Scales’ challenge out on the right.

Three minutes later, Just burst through the middle before setting up Slattery, and his powerful drive again forced a save from an overworked Schmeichel.

After tormenting the Celtic defence for 75 minutes, Just made way for Callum Slattery. And as his teammates started to tire, Celtic had more of the ball in the final 10 minutes. Ward was well protected, and although he produced an outstanding save, plucking Benjamin Nygren’s shot from his top right-hand corner, he extended his run of clean sheets at Fir Park to six games.

Motherwell Team: Ward, Sparrow, O’Donnell, McGinn, Koutroumbis, Watt, Priestman, Fadinger, Slattery, Said, Just.

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, Longelo, Gordon, Balmer, Hendry, McAllister, Osong, Stamatelopoulos, Ross.

The manager gives his thoughts on his sides fine 2-0 win over Celtic at Fir Park.

Paul McGinn says despite the strong run of form, the league remains tight as ever and just a couple of poor results could change the outlook on the team. 

McGinn is looking for a more clinical edge within the squad, and also discusses how the manager communicates so effectively with the team.