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    Loch Lomond Group extend partnership

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    Chairman Jim McMahon pens thriller novel

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    G4Claims are our new back of shirt partner

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    Apply now for Premier Sports Cup tickets

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    Matchday hospitality roles available

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    Get dad our 1991 special whisky for Father’s Day

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    Free e-clinic offers workplace mental health insight

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    Early bird season ticket pricing ends Friday

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    Introducing the 2021/22 Motherwell FC home kit

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    Claim your season ticket refund

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    Loch Lomond Group extend partnership

    Loch Lomond Group extend partnership

    Loch Lomond Group have extended their partnership with the club.

    Glen’s Vodka will continue to feature on the back of first team home and away kits in the 2021/22 campaign.

    As part of the agreement, a range of vodka and whisky products will be stocked in our stadium bars, including Glen’s Red, Loch Lomond Malt Whiskies as well as Reserve and Signature Blends.

    Chris Mitchell, CFO of Loch Lomond Group, said “‘We’re absolutely delighted to continue working with Motherwell. It, like so many here in Scotland, is a great community football club, with loyal and incredibly passionate fans.

    “Through our sponsorship of Motherwell, we’re not just investing in the players and the club but in the fans too, our consumers, whether they enjoy the beautiful game from the sofa or, hopefully in the not too distant future, from the stands.

    “The first year of our partnership has been during one of the toughest periods anyone can remember but we know that football fans are raring to get back and we’re excited to be part of that and really building on the successes we’ve had to date.”

    Suzanne Reid, head of commercial and marketing at Motherwell FC, added: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with the Loch Lomond Group and thank them for their continued support.

    “Following the success of the 1991 Scottish Cup commemorative whisky, a new limited-edition malt will be developed and I would welcome supporters suggestions for its theme.”

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    Chairman Jim McMahon pens thriller novel

    Chairman Jim McMahon pens thriller novel

    A new thriller, set in Lanarkshire with scenes at Fir Park, has been written by Motherwell FC chairman Jim McMahon.

    Parallax, published by Austin Macauley, is told through the eyes of two main characters and is a gripping tale of painful truths and deadly consequences.

    You can buy a copy of Parallax from the publisher here and receive a discount using the promo code AUTHOR0721.

    All royalties from sales to Motherwell fans will go as a donation to the club towards our Well In initiative for season tickets for the unemployed and low-income families.

    Fatal accidents are rarely caused by a single mistake but are often the result of a series of errors.

    A chain of poor decisions leaves Ian White – golf professional and happily married father of two teenage daughters – with a hellish choice. Should he report the death of Katerina Wysklow, a hitchhiker whom he accidentally kills?

    If his shame becomes public, it will destroy his family. If he conceals the truth, he must find a way to deal with the horror and his guilt.

    The mounting evidence points to her boyfriend’s father – a close friend of White’s – and Katerina’s last known contact on the day she vanished. Will the wrong man be charged? Will White be exposed? Will his conscience intervene? Or will the reckoning come from another direction entirely?

    “The bits of the book that are set in Carluke and in Motherwell are redolent of my growing up,” explains Jim.

    “It’s easy to write about Motherwell and like everyone my formative years, my family, my locale influenced who I am today. Lanarkshire shaped me, my family – my dad in particular – and Hamilton Academy.

    “The detective in Parallax is a Motherwell supporter. There is a lot of stuff about taking his wee boy to his first game and I have memories of my dad taking me to my first game at around the same age.

    “The first game I ever went to was Motherwell v Airdrie. This was in the 50s. As you know, memories are imperfect, you don’t have memories, you recreate them every time you think of something.

    “But in those days, we had a tiny seven-inch telly, black and white, one channel. Everything seemed monochrome, we were still rationing at the time and then suddenly I was at a football ground with 20,000 people and Motherwell in brilliant claret and amber. There was the noise, Airdrie with their V-diamonds on their strips, for me it felt like I was in the Colosseum. It was brilliant, so exciting, full of life and so different. And it was my time with my dad.

    “My father worked in the post office, he got back from work at lunchtime on a Saturday and changed into his suit. We would walk out to Carluke Cross and got on the Law and Carluke Motherwell Supporters’ Club bus, which was mainly full of miners – I think my dad and I were the only two folk on the bus who didn’t smoke.

    “We then went down to the game and that was my Saturday, that was my time with my dad. I look back on it so fondly and that’s why I did the same with my kids. The detective has the same feelings about his own son, who has his Motherwell top and thinks that Louis Moult is the best player in the world. There is a chunk of that in there.

    “I don’t think the main character is a bad guy. I think he’s a good guy, a family guy, one who makes a mistake that soon becomes a catastrophic one. He then has to deal with the outcome and part of the way he does this is by writing a diary to try and piece it all together.

    “The story runs in two parts, told through his eyes and the eyes of the investigating detective. The two stories run out of time set until they meet at the end, which is when it becomes a Parallax. It’s two different approaches to the same incident which eventually meet and cross over.”

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    G4Claims are our new back of shirt partner

    G4Claims are our new back of shirt partner

    We’ve entered a new, exciting partnership with G4Claims.

    The G4Claims brand will feature on the bottom of the back of our first team home and away kits for the 2021/22 season.

    G4Claims are a family-run business who pride themselves on their customer service.

    Having a car accident can be a stressful experience. G4Claims ensure all their customers are cared for to the highest standard.

    The company cover the full of the UK and can provide support from the side of the road to the claim settlement, making things as easy as possible for the customer involved.

    “Motherwell Football Club are a local team who we wish every success and are proud to support in the new season,” Nicole Rudder, G4Claims Director, said.

    “We’d like to invite supporters of Motherwell Football Club to follow us on our social media platforms for giveaways and competitions.

    “We trust that this partnership will prove beneficial for both parties and will be the beginning of a long, successful association.”

    Suzanne Reid, head of commercial and marketing at Motherwell FC, added: “We are delighted to welcome G4Claims to our partnership portfolio.

    “We share many values with the company, being a family business in the local community. We very much look forward to working with Nicole and her team to grow the partnership.”

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    Apply now for Premier Sports Cup tickets

    Apply now for Premier Sports Cup tickets

    Fans will be able to return home for our forthcoming Premier Sports Cup matches with Queen of the South and Annan Athletic.

    We’re delighted to confirm we have been given permission to welcome up to 2,000 home supporters at each fixture at Fir Park.

    The first match is soon – with Queen of the South visiting on Saturday 17 July, before Annan Athletic come to ML1 on Saturday 24 July. Kick-off in both is at 3pm.

    Given the limited capacity, we will be giving priority to 2020/21 and 2021/22 season ticket holders to purchase tickets.

    Priced at £12 for adults and £6 for concessions, fans will be required to enter a ballot process that will cover both games.

    This guide outlines how to apply. If you want to jump right in to the process, head to the Motherwell FC ticket website and sign in to your account.

    Owing to the tight timeframe, our ballot is open immediately and will close at 6pm on Monday 12 July.

    Applicants will receive an email on Tuesday 13 July on the outcome of the ballot.

    Should any tickets remain available after this, we will communicate information on a public sale ASAP.

    Live streaming will also be available for £10. Information on how to buy will be released shortly.

    How does the process work?

    This process enters you into a joint ballot covering both games.

    The ballot will randomly choose which game you will be allocated. If you apply as part of a group and are successful, you will be allocated seats for the same match and won’t be separated.

    While we cannot make a guaranteed promise until applications come in, we hope you will be able to attend at least one of the matches through the ballot process.

    Applying for your ticket(s)

    First, head to the Motherwell FC ticket website and sign in to your account.

    You will need your customer number to log in. This is printed on your existing season card. It was also the final five digits of your username for your live streaming last season.

    Once logged in, click tickets and then choose the Premier Sports Cup ballot option.

    Household groups

    You can apply to sit in a group of up to four people from up to four separate households.

    If you wish to do this, you must apply for tickets on behalf of everyone you wish to sit with at this stage. They must also be season ticket holders.

    To add other season ticket holders to your application, select add another member.

    If they are already on your network, select the people you want to add.

    If they aren’t in your network, select outside of your network and enter their customer number and surname.

    Due to our limited capacity, we can’t guarantee where you’ll be seated inside Fir Park. You will be allocated seats in one of our three open stands. At the moment, our Phil O’Donnell Stand will not be open for these matches, but season ticket holders in this stand can still apply for seats elsewhere in the stadium.

    Wrong pricing

    At this stage, you may be told by the online system all tickets are £12, even if members in your household group are concessions.

    Don’t worry – you will only be charged £6 for concession tickets. This is a glitch in the software displaying only one price.

    Enter your card details

    We require your card details at the final stage. You will not be charged unless you are successful in the ballot.

    Please remember that if you are applying for a group, you will be charged for all members in the group if successful.

    Payment will be taken on Tuesday 13 July if successful.

    Next steps

    Once you have submitted the ballot, you will receive an email confirmation of your application.

    We will let you know on Tuesday 13 July if you have been successful for the games.

    If you wish to withdraw your application, you can do so on our ticketing site until 11pm on Sunday 11 July.

    Tickets will be issued on a digital or print-at-home basis. Digital tickets can be downloaded to your wallet on your iPhone or Android device, or you can print your ticket to bring to the turnstile.

    Covid-19 measures

    Supporters are asked to abide by our Covid-19 return to stadium supporters’ code of conduct.

    This includes the need to maintain two-metre social distancing between others who are not in your household and the requirement to wear a mask covering your nose and mouth at all times.

    We remind all supporters of the Scottish Government’s request to take a rapid lateral flow test twice a week, even if you are not displaying Covid-19 symptoms.

    I don’t know my customer number

    Please refer to your existing season card. Your customer number is also the digits used at the end of your live streaming username last season.

    What if I can’t make the game I have been successful for?

    If you can’t make the match, please get in touch immediately by emailing tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk or calling 01698 333333. Please provide your name and ticket information.

    We will do what we can to facilitate switches with supporters in the same position, but we cannot guarantee we will be able to swap your match.

    If you can’t make the game, and we can’t successfully swap your ticket for the other match, we will issue you with a refund.

    Can I buy a season ticket now to enter the ballot?

    Absolutely you can, but please note it may take up to 24 hours for your access to the ballot to become live after your season ticket purchase.

    Disabled fans

    Ambulant supporters should apply through this ballot process.

    Supporters in our wheelchair section should not enter this ballot and should instead contact Andy Sim for ticket information on 07428 225254 or via tickets@mfcdsa.com.

    I need help applying / it says I am ineligible

    If we can help, please email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

    I was unsuccessful in the ballot or I am an away supporter

    You can buy live streaming of both matches for £10 each. Information on how to purchase will be available shortly.

    Our Cooper and Centenary bars will also be open for home supporters from 12pm to 6pm and will be showing the match live. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Bar food and drinks will be available to purchase.

    What about the games away to Queen’s Park and Airdrieonians?

    We are yet to be informed of ticket arrangements for these games, and whether Motherwell fans will be able to attend. We will make an announcement as soon as possible.

    Both matches are being broadcast live on Premier Sports.

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    Matchday hospitality roles available

    Matchday hospitality roles available

    We are recruiting for a number of matchday hospitality roles to join our team.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced and friendly workforce.

    We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to providing a high level of service on a matchday and at functions.

    Positions available include:

    • Kitchen cook/kitchen assistant
    • Bar staff (over 18s only)
    • Waiting staff
    • Front of house/room manager

    Apply by sending your CV to commercial@motherwellfc.co.uk.

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    Get dad our 1991 special whisky for Father’s Day

    Get dad our 1991 special whisky for Father’s Day

    Get the perfect Father’s Day gift with one of our limited edition 1991 Scottish Cup commemorative whisky bottles.

    To mark 30 years since our Hampden success, the 10-year-old single malt has been matured in American oak casks and has a perfect balance of fruit notes with hints of honey and vanilla with a light touch of peat smoke.

    There’s limited numbers left, so get yours by buying online for click and collect from Fir Park.

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    Free e-clinic offers workplace mental health insight

    Free e-clinic offers workplace mental health insight

    Expert tips on mental health awareness in the workplace are on offer during our main partner Paycare’s next free e-clinic.

    Kerry B Mitchell, their wellbeing manager and mental health first aid trainer, will lead the online session from 10am to 11am on Wednesday 14 July.

    She will be joined by long-standing HR professional Paul Owen and Zen Communications Managing Director Felicity Wingrove, to discuss how mental health awareness can enhance morale and wellbeing in the workplace, and how managers can put wellbeing at the heart of the working environment.

    Attendees will also find out about recognising warning signs, approaching meaningful conversations around mental health, how to access further resources, and fostering conditions for good physical and mental health.

    To book your free place on the Workplace Mental Health e-clinic, simply click here. For more information about the range of MHFA-Accredited Mental Health Training offered by Kerry and the Paycare Wellbeing team, visit paycare.org/wellbeing.

    “It’s vital that team leaders and managers have an insight into wellbeing so they can recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health, support their teams and signpost to relevant sources of assistance,” said Kerry.

    “Life has been incredibly tough for all of us over the past 18 months. With stress, anxiety and burnout all on the rise, it’s more important than ever for organisations to be supportive of their employees’ needs. Plus, with happier and healthier employees, organisations enjoy higher levels of productivity, less presenteeism, and increased loyalty.”

    Felicity added: “At Zen, having a good understanding of mental health enables us to fully support the team to flourish within their professional and personal lives.

    “Creating a workplace culture where mental health can be discussed openly has been vital to our success as individuals and as an agency.

    “Employee wellbeing is so much more than just a tick-box or a recruitment headline, there is a significant commercial benefit too: less sickness absence, better productivity and longer retention of staff being among the advantages of looking after staff health and happiness.

    “We’ve been shortlisted for multiple employee wellbeing awards, partly because of the training we’ve undertaken with Kerry and Paycare – but more importantly, we’ve been able to be there for each other through the pandemic and recognise when individuals might need a little more support – and what that support might look like.”

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    Early bird season ticket pricing ends Friday

    Early bird season ticket pricing ends Friday

    Our early bird pricing for 2021/22 season tickets ends on Friday 11 June.

    If you aren’t currently a season ticket holder, we’d love for you to join us as we start to return home to Fir Park.

    We’ve frozen our prices from 2020/21 for the entire stadium. What’s more, you can claim up to two free season tickets for children with every adult or concession purchase.

    It’s easy to buy. First, head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    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 2021/22 campaign.

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

    Over 4,000 fans have season tickets for the 2021/22 campaign. Come and join them.

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    I want to renew my existing season ticket

    Remember, if you are an existing season ticket holder from the 2020/21 campaign, you don’t need to do anything.

    We promised you’d get to see 19 games in person – no matter what – and we will honour that pledge by giving you a free season ticket for 2021/22. We will send you a new card ahead of the start of play.

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    Introducing the 2021/22 Motherwell FC home kit

    Introducing the 2021/22 Motherwell FC home kit

    Introducing the Motherwell FC home kit for the 2021/22 season.

    This year’s strip will mark our homecoming to Fir Park, after spending the last campaign without fans in the stadium.

    The fresh, pared-down kit also harks back to our past with the claret band now extending to the back of the shirt, breaking for the name and number.

    You can pre-order your 2021/22 kit now. Pre-order deliveries will arrive in mid-July.

    This kit is all about the detail.

    We know how important our colours are. Now it’s emblazoned on the inside of the neck too, with our necktape stating “claret and amber colours true”.

    A new rubberised silicon badge allows for a sharper design, colour and increased comfort. Plus there’s claret and amber flashes throughout our kit on the collar and cuffs.

    We return to claret shorts, with an amber side panel with white trim. The socks also have our claret, amber and white detail, with a claret top and amber bottom.

    Not-for-profit health cash plan provider Paycare again sponsor our kit, while we continue to raise awareness of the importance of the anti-suicide message on our sleeve through North Lanarkshire Suicide Prevention. Glen’s Vodka also feature once again on the back of the neck.

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    Claim your season ticket refund

    If you bought a season ticket in 2020/21, we will give you a free season ticket for 2021/22.

    But if you need a refund instead, please get in touch to claim yours. The refund deadline is Friday 28 May.

    Just email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk with your name and a contact telephone number, and we’ll get back in touch. Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333.

    If you email us on Friday and don’t hear back, don’t worry, we will process your refund.

    Many fans have also approached us about making a donation to our Community Trust, to support them in their ongoing efforts to support our local people through the pandemic, and beyond.

    Furthermore, we have also launched our Well In scheme, inviting you to make a donation towards season tickets for unemployed persons and low-income families in our area.

    If you are in a position to make a donation, we would be delighted and grateful.

    To make your donation, just head to donate.motherwellfc.co.uk and follow the easy steps. Alternatively, please email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333, and we’ll help.

    How do I get my free season ticket?

    If you’re taking up our offer of a free season ticket instead, tou don’t need to do anything to claim your ticket. We will automatically activate your account for 2021/22.

    We will send out new season ticket cards ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season, so look out for yours in the post. You’ll need this card to gain entry to the stadium.

    If you don’t receive yours before the first game of the season, please call us on 01698 333333.

    How can I buy a season ticket if I didn’t have one in 2020/21?

    It’s easy to do this. Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk and then press ‘season tickets’ from the top menu.

    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 2021/22 campaign. We’ve frozen our prices from the 2020/21 season.

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