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Defender Johnny Koutroumbis has agreed to a contract extension that will see him remain at the club until the summer of 2028.

The 27-year-old has featured 37 times for the Steelmen since joining in July 2024, with 29 of those appearances coming this season.

An early injury set Koutroumbis back at the start of his Motherwell journey, but the Australian has fought his way back into the team and is now a regular pick for Jens Berthel Askou.

“After his first season was ruined by injuries, Johnny has made a big impact on the team’s development this season,” Jens Berthel Askou said.

“He has adapted seamlessly to our new style in his natural position at right back but has delivered equally impressive performances at left back when needed there. His strong defensive discipline combined with his relentless attacking runs with and without the ball are invaluable qualities in our team.

“Off the pitch his loyalty and social skills have proved vital when integrating new players from down under.

“I’m delighted for Johnny to have extended his stay with us and look forward to watching him sprinting up and down the pitch, causing more problems for our opponents in the years to come.”

Upon signing his new deal, Koutroumbis expressed his delight at confirming his future at the club.

“I’ve got a big smile on my face,” Koutroumbis added.

“I’m so happy to stay at this club at a time when it’s going in an exciting direction. Everything is in such a good place, and there is a lot of potential for us going forward.

“As a player, it’s nice to be at a club where you can interact with supporters and everyone is so supportive. Overall, signing this deal was a very easy decision.”

Midfielder Oscar Priestman says the team have used the international break to their own benefit and that he is looking forward to getting back to playing this weekend against Falkirk. 

Priestman is also quizzed on Callum Slattery’s suspension.

The madness of the winter months was drawing to a close, and with Motherwell eliminated from the Scottish Cup, there were only two fixtures scheduled for the month.

But with the Steelmen able to play their postponed fixture against Dundee, the month started at Dens Park with Motherwell going into the match knowing they could close the gap to those above, as they were the only team out of the top four playing in the Scottish Premiership.

A trip to Celtic Park followed next, with March finishing at home against Hibernian. Every game at this stage has significant importance attached to it, and with the finish line in sight, points become even more important.

Jens Berthel Askou is looking forward to facing Falkirk at Fir Park on Saturday, with the Scottish Premiership action getting back underway following the international break.

The Motherwell also goes in-depth about Callum Slattery’s four-game ban that was handed out by the SFA last weekend, with Askou calling for clear consistency going forward.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Motherwell FC defender Willie Watson, aged 76.

Willie’s footballing journey burst into life when he impressed playing for the Under 15 Scotland side at Wembley Stadium. His impressive display meant that a list of clubs north and south of the border was keen to secure his signature.

Finding himself in a fortunate position of getting to choose his next destination, he opted for Manchester United. Involved in the same dressing room as Denis Law, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton, Willie would stay at Manchester United for eight years, making 14 appearances for the Red Devils. When the time came to move on in 1973, he always wanted to try and turn out for his boyhood club.

A short loan spell in Miami saw him speak to contacts in Scotland who questioned if he’d like to come to Motherwell. A quick phone call to Ian St John saw the move to Fir Park become a reality, and with Bobby Watson picking up an injury, Willie Watson became a first-team regular straight away.

He made 173 appearances for Motherwell and played under and alongside some of the Motherwell FC all-time greats like Willie Pettigrew, Ian St John, Willie McLean and Bobby Graham.

He departed for Dundee in 1978 before rounding off his playing days in America.

The thoughts of everyone at Motherwell Football Club are firmly with Willie’s family and friends at this sad time.

RIP, Willie.

Matchday 21 of the 2025/26 SWPL campaign awaits the women of steel this weekend, as they contest the penultimate Lanarkshire Derby of the season at New Douglas Park.

High expectations of derby day in Lanarkshire are a constant, but both sides head into Sunday’s latest showdown with the stakes raised, as Hamilton stare down the prospect of relegation at the hands of their local rivals, with Motherwell continuing their push for survival.

Since earning his first three-points of his Motherwell tenure in the Granite City over a fortnight ago, before defeating Montrose the following weekend, Head Coach, Iain Robinson will now have his sights set of his first Lanarkshire derby victory. A result that would mathematically relegate Hamilton from the Scottish top-flight.

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Back-to-back victories for Motherwell have propelled themselves back into contention for finishing best of the rest, as they aim to finish at the top of the split.

The women of steel remain eighth in the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League table, one-point shy of Montrose, who they overcame last weekend. The Dons trail by three-points, with Motherwell needing to continue their momentum if they are to evade the relegation playoff position below.

Motherwell have maintained an impressive record on derby day, earning five successive victories over their local rivals, scoring 15, and conceding four, with the women of steel securing four straight victories in East Kilbride.

Hamilton

Accies return to the Scottish top-flight, after comfortably securing the SPWPL2 title last season, has been a tough adjustment. Hamilton have yet to find their first three-points in the league, with their only victory this season coming against SPWPL2 leaders, Kilmarnock in the Sky Sports Cup.

The side have been defeated in their last four, scoring four, and conceding 23, with Montrose and Aberdeen defeating Accies in their opening two post-split fixtures this season. Their goal-difference tally reflects the difficulty of their return to the SPWPL, scoring 10, and conceding 88.

Their two-points recorded this campaign have both came in stalemates with Aberdeen and Montrose. Accies last tasted victory on derby day in 2024, with Josephine Giard, and Chloe Muir overcoming Laura Berry’s late debut consolation.

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased through the matchday turnstiles at K-Park. Both cash and card payments are accepted.

• Adult – £10.
• Concession (Over-65s and Under-17s) – £5.
• Under-11 – FREE TO ENTER.

Additional Information – no pets allowed within The Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park.

Matchday Travel 

• Sunday 5^th April 20276, kick-off 4PM.
• The Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park, Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ.
• First Glasgow service No.21 stops at Jura Slip Road, a 10-minute walk from the stadium. East Kilbride railway station is approx. 20 mins away on foot.
• Free on-site parking is available, with overflow parking signposted at the park entrance. Please follow the one-way system upon your exit.
• Selection of hot food, baking, confectionary and both hot and cold drinks available at the kiosk before and during the match.

Follow our live matchday coverage on the Motherwell Women X (formerly Twitter) account.

Two Motherwell players were away representing their country over the last couple of weeks. Here’s how they got on. 

Zander McAllister

Zander McAllister wasted no time in getting up to speed with the Scotland Under 19 side, with the 17-year-old earning his first start for the team.

Kicking off their qualifying campaign, McAllister featured at right-back for Scotland. The team weren’t able to start their qualifying campaign with a win, however, as they lost out against Italy.

McAllister was subbed after 74 minutes, with his side trailing 3-0 at the time. In their second fixture against the Republic of Ireland, McAllister was an unused substitute in the 3-3 draw.

The Motherwell man was restored to the Scotland Under 19 starting 11 for the third match of the week against Poland. McAllister, again used as a right-back, set up Aiden McCallion to slot home the third goal of the night in the comfortable 3-0 win. McAllister played the full match as Scotland retained their League A status.

Elijah Just

Elijah Just was also in international action this week, as New Zealand stepped up their preparations for the World Cup. They faced Finland in Aukland in their first match. Just started the match and played 79 minutes before being subbed off, with Finland winning the match 2-0.

Just was named amongst the starting 11 in their second match against Chile. With the game level after half an hour, Chile were reduced to ten men, and New Zealand took full advantage. New Zealand scored just minutes later, and before the half was out, Just converted to make it 2-0.

He played over 70 minutes before being subbed off, with New Zealand winning 4-1, their first victory over South American opposition.

Elijah Just is your G4 Claims March player of the month. 

Winning his first accolade since joining last summer, Just has been a prominent feature all season and has caught the eye of many.

In March, the 25-year-old scored his seventh goal of the season at Celtic Park and was unfortunate not to make it two goals in as many matches a week later against Hibernian.

His fine form has continued on the international stage also, as he netted in New Zealand’s 4-1 win over Chile.

Well done, Elijah.

Motherwell return to action after the international break on Saturday 4 April. 

Kick off is 3pm at Fir Park.

How to follow the game

• 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?

Guide Dogs North Lanarkshire are collecting money via bucket collection.

The Cooper Bar and Mrs Baillie’s Fanzone will be open from 12pm on Saturday for home fans only. The Cooper Bar will be open for one hour post-match for those looking to avoid the traffic.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell were held to a 0-0 draw by Hibernian prior to the break and are looking to get back to winning ways this weekend following a draw and two defeats in their last three matches.

But the Steelmen still hold a six-point lead over the Hibees in the race for European football, and with Celtic playing on Sunday, Motherwell could close the gap to just four points to third with a win over Falkirk.

Falkirk inflicted Motherwell’s last home defeat, which will have come 168 days ago by the time matchday arrives this Saturday. A 0-0 draw followed in the reverse fixture in December, as Jens Berthel Askou’s side look for a first win over the Bairns this season.

Opposition Report

Motherwell have received plenty credit for performances this season, but Falkirk have not been far behind. Having achieved back-to-back promotions from League One to the top-flight, John McGlynn’s side has continued in an upward trajectory this season.

Defying the odds, Falkirk have been nowhere near the relegation zone this season like many predicted and have instead all but secured top-six football.

Playing attractive football, one of the other outstanding stories to come out of the Falkirk Stadium this season has been Scotland Under-21 international Barney Stewart, who has 17 goals in all competitions this season, with the forward spending the first half of the season on loan at Dunfermline.

His story is made even more remarkable by the fact he arrived from Herriot Watt University in January 2025 to join Falkirk.

Calum Ward arrived in ML1 simply to cover in the goalkeeping department. Extensive injuries saw a number of keepers ruled out of action, and Ward arrived off the back of playing in Finland to be the number three choice.

That first six months saw Ward only take part in training sessions, with his only chance to make his debut dismissed due to other factors.

But he did enough to earn a new contract, and with Jens Berthel Askou arriving, Ward saw it as a fresh start and backed himself to play more minutes. But even during pre-season, Ward never expected to play. But when first choice Aston Oxborough picked up an injury, Ward was drafted in and quickly became the keeper for the club.

Supporters were wary, with a lack of first-team exposure of great concern regarding the Englishman. This paired with a couple of unfortunate errors early on in the season saw many write the keeper off.

But not only did Ward, through the use of analysis with goalkeeping coach Neil Alexander and thorough training sessions, prove the doubters wrong; he has gone on to be an influential member in the team that has adopted a bold and advanced style of play.

The system sees Ward sometimes become a centre-back and relies on the keeper being able to adapt well under pressure. Ward has passed with flying colours, as he has smashed the club-record for number of clean sheets in a season, with Ward currently on 20 in all competitions, surpassing Darren Randolph’s decade-long record.

He has also matched his goalkeeping coaches’ record for number of clean sheets for a non-Rangers or Celtic goalkeeping in a Premiership season, with the team also setting a new record for nine consecutive clean sheets at home.