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Highly-rated young shot-stopper Emma Thomson has completed a season-long loan deal from Heart of Midlothian. 

A highly-rated youth talent, Thomson came through the ranks at local rivals Hamilton Accies, becoming the club’s number one at only 16-years of age.

Thomson’s talents soon impressed, with the goalkeeper named the youngest recipient of the Scottish Women’s Premier League Player of the Month award since the formation of the SWPL for her Player of the Match performance against Motherwell at New Douglas Park in 2024.

Her ability soon caught the eye of Edinburgh-side Spartans, and Thomson made the switch to the Scottish capital the following season, making nine-appearances for Jack Beasley’s team.

The now 17-year-old departed Spartans this summer, joining Eva Olid’s Hearts side on a permanent full-time contract until 2027.

“I’m ecstatic to be here at Motherwell,” Thomson said.

“Motherwell have been competing amongst the full-time sides in the league, and I felt that it would be the perfect environment for me to develop into an established first-team goalkeeper.

“Becky [Cameron] is a very strong goalkeeper in this league, and someone I hope to really learn from this campaign. I can’t wait to get started.”

Thomson has remained a consistent presence for the Scottish National team, receiving caps at both Under-16 and Under-17 levels.

“We’re really pleased to have Emma at the club,” Head Coach Paul Brownlie added.

“To be a regular starter in the SWPl at only 16-years of age speaks highly to the belief that so many Head Coaches have shown in her attributes as a goalkeeper.

“Despite only being 17-years-old, Emma will add vital competition to our goalkeeping department, and we’re really pleased to have two talented goalkeepers pushing each others standards this season.”

Summer signing Emmanuel Longelo is delighted with the start he has made in Motherwell colours, but has set his sights on further ambitions for the season ahead. 

Longelo discusses how he has settled into the squad and what he thinks they can achieve this season.

Defender Orla Burn has completed a season-long loan deal from Heart of Midlothian. 

The Scottish youth international secures her move to North Lanarkshire after breaking through the youth ranks in the Scottish capital.

16-years-old, Burn has represented her national team at the under-16 age category, making five appearances whilst scoring once.

“I’m really pleased to add Orla to the squad,” Head Coach Paul Brownlie added.

“Orla is a talented young defender, who could make an impact in our squad whilst learning from the experienced players in the team.

“I’m looking forward to supporting Orla’s development this season.”

Burn made her competitive Scottish Women’s Premier League debut against the women of steel last May.

“I’m really excited to be at the club,” Burn said.

“I’ve really wanted to start establishing myself as a regular player in a competitive first-team environment.

“Motherwell have had a strong track record in bringing through young players, and I hope to be the next to breakthrough at the club.”

Manager Jens Berthel Askou believes his side will be coming up against a completely different side in the form of St Mirren, compared to what they have faced this season. He believes the team will have to adapt their game and be patient throughout the 90 minutes. 

The boss provides a squad update, as well as discussing the responsibility put on Apostolos Stamatelopoulos being the only fit striker available for the first-team.

Goalkeeper Matty Connelly has joined Championship side Airdrie on loan for the rest of the season. 

Connelly made his first-team debut against Peterhead in the Premier Sports Cup last month and also kept a clean sheet in his second match against Stenhousemuir.

“Matty has impressed all of us over the summer with his attitude and composure when he got his first minutes for us,” Jens Berthel Askou said.

“He’s been brilliant in training, and we have been looking for the best setup for his continued development, which we have now found in this loan.

“While he will earn important minutes at a competitive level in a club with a similar approach to the game as us, he’ll still be with us once a week and be part of our environment.

“I’m sure that we’ll get a better, stronger and wiser goalkeeper back who is able to compete even harder for his place in the team when he returns.”

Good luck, Matty.

We can confirm we have entered into our second Cooperation Agreement with League One side Stenhousemuir. 

This comes following our maiden Cooperation Agreement with Lowland League side Cowdenbeath.

You can find out about the agreement and what is means by clicking here.

As part of the agreement, Olly Whyte will join Gary Naysmith’s squad immediately.

“This is a fantastic development for the club,” stated Chief Executive Brian Caldwell.

“Collaborating with Stenhousemuir opens up opportunities for some of our players to compete at a high level against strong teams. We’ve been in talks with Stenhousemuir for some time, and it’s evident they are eager to make the most of this partnership.

“During our visit last month for the Premier Sports Cup, we observed their impressive infrastructure and dedicated fan base. This will provide Olly with valuable experience in a first-team setting.

“Stenhousemuir is committed to nurturing young talent, making it an ideal environment for emerging players to flourish.”

Good luck, Olly.

Tickets for our upcoming trip to Tynecastle are now on sale. 

Due to the limited allocation, season ticket holders have the first opportunity to purchase one ticket per season ticket. General sale will be begin on Monday 11^th August at 9am.

You can buy online here.

Wheelchair & carer is priced at £17.

Please note, all tickets are physical so they can only be collected or posted out, there will no collections on the day. The last day for postage will be on the 19^th August.

Eseosa Sule is set to be missing for a period of time after sustaining an injury.

After constant and continuous communication between both clubs since the injury occurred, it has been decided that the West Brom loanee will return to his parent club to begin the rehabilitation process and will return to Motherwell when he has completed his recovery.

“Eseosa has made a very good impression since he arrived and was growing with the team and developing really well until his injury,” Jens Berthel Askou said.

“It’s very unfortunate for him and us that we will now be missing him for a while. We all look forward to his return to full fitness and for him to continue his journey with us on the pitch.”

Speedy recovery, Eseosa.

Tickets for upcoming Premier Sports Cup last 16 tie against St Johnstone are now on sale. 

You can buy tickets online by clicking here.

Ambulant disabled supporters: buy online – age appropriate price.  Where an ambulant disabled supporter requires a personal assistant, please select an additional seat and choose PA (personal assistant) from the dropdown list before adding to your basket.

Wheelchair supporters: age appropriate price – please contact our ticket office on 01738 459090 (option 1) to purchase.

We have a limited number of disabled parking bays for visiting fans to book in advance.  Please email DAO@perthsaints.co.uk to book or to enquire.

We will also be running a supporters bus from Fir Park.

The price is £15 per person. You can secure your spot on the bus by clicking here. 

The Cooper Bar will be open from 11:30am for refreshments, with the coach leaving promptly at 1:15pm.

We can confirm that we have entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Lowland League side Cowdenbeath. 

This new system has been introduced based on the Scottish Football Association’s research into the potential for young, homegrown talent in Scottish football. The results were detailed in the 2024 Transition Report.

You can view the transition report online by clicking here.

In summary, the report concluded that players aged 16 to 21 were not receiving sufficient opportunities to play and develop.

The new system enables young Scottish players to join a club on loan, increasing their chances of gaining valuable first-team experience while allowing them to move freely between their parent club and the loan club throughout the season.

Following the successful loan spells of former Motherwell player Adam McDonald, and Olly Whyte, at Cowdenbeath, we have established an official partnership with the Lowland League club to foster growth for both teams and their players.

As part of this new collaboration, youngsters Nathan Lawson and Scott Williamson will now join Cowdenbeath on loan.

“We are delighted that the SFA has introduced this new system to Scottish football,” Chief Executive Brian Caldwell said.

“At Motherwell, we rely heavily on the development of young players within our academy. Over the last couple of seasons, the statistics show we lead the way on minutes played by young Scottish players in our first-team.

“This is a huge part of the business model here at Fir Park. However, the step between Under 18 football and first-team football can be testing. That’s where this system becomes really beneficial.

“Without the constraints of standard loan agreements, players can play minutes within a first-team environment, which will only aid their development, but the chance of playing for Motherwell remains.

“Cowdenbeath have been a pleasure to deal with over the last couple of seasons. Only last year, Olly Whyte went there and won a number of accolades in the process. This is the type of club we want to be working with; it’s clear our values align. We hope this is the start of a fruitful and successful partnership, and I wish Nathan and Scott the very best of luck during their time at Cowdenbeath this season.”

“I wish Nathan and Scott all the best for the upcoming season,” Academy Director David Clarkson added.

“We have been in talks with several clubs for some time and are thrilled to partner with Cowdenbeath. It’s crucial for our young players to gain first-team experience to aid their development. We have a number of promising talents at the club, and we believe this new partnership will benefit many of them.

“Motherwell FC is dedicated to nurturing young, skilled footballers and providing them with the best opportunities for a successful career in the sport. This partnership adds an important dimension to our efforts this season, and we look forward to collaborating closely with Cowdenbeath.

“We also hope to finalise additional agreements with other clubs in the Scottish football pyramid soon.”