| 6 | Dundee | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | -10 | 39 |
| 7 | Hibernian | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 38 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | -5 | 36 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | -5 | 34 |
| 10 | St Johnstone | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | -20 | 31 |
Motherwell Football Club welcomes the not guilty verdict of the court in our manager Stephen Robinson’s case.
The decision is entirely in line with our expectations, having been fully aware of the circumstances from the very beginning.
Stephen has had our unconditional support throughout and will continue to do so.
Motherwell host Ross County on Wednesday 4 March and there’s still time to come and enjoy the match with a great hospitality deal.
We’ve a two-course Mexican-themed menu on the night, priced at £30 per person for season ticket holders and £40 for non-season ticket holders. What’s more, it’s just £10 for kids.
Included in your package along with your pre-match meal is a ticket for the game, a half-time pie, teamsheet and programme, and access to a pay bar.
After the match, there will also be an appearance from a Motherwell player to round off the evening.
To book, you can buy online now, email hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or call us on 01698 333333.
We’ve still got availability in our hospitality suites for our forthcoming match with St Mirren.
The Paisley club come calling on Saturday, 15 February in another crucial Ladbrokes Premiership fixture.
You can buy online now to secure your place instantly. Alternatively, give our hospitality team a call on 01698 338012.
A two-course meal with half-time refreshments served within our Centenary Suite with main stand seating and a pay bar for £70 per person, or £45 per person for season ticket holders. A fully-inclusive bar is also available for £120 per person.
Inclusive bar with two-course meal and half-time snacks with indoor seating for £70 per person for our beer and wine package, or £90 for our spirits, beer and wine package.
View the match from the comfort of one of our boxes at the top of the Davie Cooper Stand. With access to the Cooper Bar before and after the match, and half-time refreshments, tea, coffee, pies and cakes, our deal is available for £50 per person.
If you’re a season ticket holder, you can upgrade for £35 per person.
Enjoy hot snacks with half-time refreshments with main stand seating for £70 per person, with an inclusive bar one hour before and one hour following the match. We also have an offer for Under 18s priced at £35.
The dress code for all areas is smart, with no jeans, trainers or colours. To book, please phone our hospitality team on 01698 338012 or book online at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk.
Motherwell Football Club has now cleared all of its outstanding external debt.
A final payment of around £80,000 has been made to five individuals who invested in the club in November. The balance has been settled following the transfer of James Scott to Hull City on 31 January.
Over £2m of debt has now been cleared in three years. Motherwell FC now operates with zero external debt and – for the first time in 40 years – will work with no fixed or floating charges over Fir Park Stadium to external parties.
“When we made the full and final payments to Mr John Boyle and Mr Les Hutchison late last year, we did so by swapping a small amount of their debt with an investment from a small number of lifelong Motherwell fans close to the club,” Motherwell FC chairman Jim McMahon said.
“We were confident that this would be repaid in a timeous fashion, so it is very satisfying that we have managed to do so in less than three months.
“The aim of both the club and Well Society boards, following the transition to fan ownership, was to ensure we got ourselves to this position, as it is vital for the long-term health and prosperity of Motherwell Football Club.
“Together, both boards are now working on what the key strategic priorities should be for the next five to ten years.”
For many people, talking about their mental health is much easier said than done, despite research showing that simply opening up to others can be hugely beneficial to our wellbeing.
So today, for Time to Talk Day, we’ve teamed up with our Official Health and Wellbeing Partner, Paycare, to understand how we can be both better at speaking up, and better at listening.
“There are many reasons why people don’t speak about their mental health,” Kerry Mitchell, Wellbeing Manager at Paycare and an experienced Mental Health Trainer, explains. “Although the stigma is continuing to be pushed out of society, it still very much lingers.
“The fear of the response, the pressure of burdening others, the feeling of shame or embarrassment, or it simply not being the ‘right’ time to talk can all contribute to withholding feelings and emotions.
“And while they may seem like valid reasons to someone suffering from a mental health issue, the likelihood is that those around you — whether it be friends, family, colleagues, or a third party — don’t care one bit about any of those and would much rather that person feels comfortable enough to open up in times of difficulty.
“As an experienced mental health first aid trainer for both adults and children, and having my own personal experiences with mental health, I know first-hand how simply talking can be so effective for all involved.”
So, on this Time to Talk day, here are five tips to becoming more comfortable at approaching mental health.
Simply checking in with someone to see how they’re feeling can go a long way. Set some time aside, go somewhere a little more private, and encourage them to open up about how they’re feeling,
If they’re not comfortable talking with you though, ask if they’ve got a close friend they can talk to, suggest visiting the doctor, or if the problem is quite serious, pass on the number of the Samaritans. You could also ask the person if it’ll be okay for you to check in again in a few days’ time to see how they’re getting on.
If a friend or someone you know is quieter than normal, or not behaving as you’ve come to expect, stop and take just five minutes to see if they’re okay. Some people will pretend to be okay but really are crumbling inside.
A common response is ‘I’m fine’, but research suggests that over three quarters of us would tell friends, family and work colleagues that they are fine when they’re not. Time to Change are asking everyone to ask twice if they think someone may be experiencing a mental health problem.
Signposting to other services both in and out of the workplace can promote better mental health. Some people might want to access support privately with a confidential third party, such as an Employee Wellbeing Service, which according to Anum (2018) supported almost 75% of employees with mental health problems.
Having reminders about available signposting services are vital too and a first line of defence for supporting staff when they need it. This can include anything from posters, leaflets, handouts and numbers on company intranets, break-out rooms and the canteen.
The podcast ‘Men and Mental Health’ by the Mental Health Foundation is a series hosted by four men who talk openly about mental health. It’s suitable for any gender and offers some brilliant advice specifically about normalising mental health discussions for men.
Three in four suicides are male and 1 in 4 men suffer from stress, so it’s key that we all look out for the men in our lives.
Emotional wellbeing is key for young people to learn and thrive, with research suggesting that one in 10 children and young people have a mental health condition. Being creative together can encourage children and young people to start talking about what’s going on in their everyday lives, especially when they are feeling a bit blue.
Using creativity, even if it’s sitting with a colouring book, can help to create an environment which encourages people to be open, be themselves, be at ease sharing how they’re feeling, and talk if something is troubling them. Feeling connected can create safety, and we all have the innate need to feel safe.
If you are personally experiencing any issues, or you suspect someone you know is struggling, please choose someone you trust to confide in.
No one will judge you or think differently about you, and your chosen individual or organisation will have the time to listen and help.
If you don’t feel comfortable talking to someone you know, please use one of the helplines and talk to someone confidentially:
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
We’ve still got limited space left on one of our supporters’ buses to our William Hill Scottish Cup match with St Mirren on Saturday, 8 February.
Tickets are sold out for the match but it’s not too late to secure your transport directly from our Cooper Bar direct to the stadium.
To book, buy your bus ticket online right now or call 01698 333333.
Our bar will be open from 12pm for all fans to enjoy some pre-match food and drinks, whether or not you’re heading on one of our buses.
Tickets for our William Hill Scottish Cup tie with St Mirren on Saturday 8th February have now sold out.
There will be no further tickets available for ‘Well fans to buy ahead of the match.
There are limited seats available on our third bus directly from Fir Park to the stadium. To buy, call 01698 333333.
Don’t miss our new and improved Cooper Bar menu ahead of Saturday’s match with Hibernian.
There’s also the chance to say hello to David Turnbull and get autographs as he continues his injury recovery.
Our partners Dundee Gin will also be in the bar between 12.30 and 1.30pm for you to enjoy some free samples of their products.
We’re open from 11am on the first floor of the Davie Cooper Stand.
| Tandoori Chicken in a toasted baguette | £3.50 / £4 with chips |
| Chips | £2 |
| Chips with cheese or curry | £2.50 |
| Chips with cheese and curry | £3 |
| Burger | £2.50 / £3.50 with chips |
| Cheeseburger | £3 / £3.50 with chips |
| Vegan burger | £3 / £3.50 with chips |
| Soup of the day | £1 |
| Chicken pakora | £2.50 / £3 with chips |
| Nachos with salsa and cheese | £3 |
| Garlic bread | £2 |
| Cheesy garlic bread | £2.50 |
| Scotch pie | £2 / £3 with chips |
Our supporters have arranged another food bank collection to help local people in need.
A collection point will be in operation from 1.45pm in the Cooper car park. Fans are asked to bring, if they can, any of the following items:
Fans have named their Motherwell FC team of the decade, spanning the years 2010 to 2019.
In a keenly-contested vote, the 11 players have been chosen after a huge response from supporters.
One lucky fan – Daniel Bartlett – will receive a jersey signed by all 11 players.
The team is:
Darren Randolph
Richard Tait
Shaun Hutchinson
Stephen Craigan
Steven Hammell
Chris Humphrey
Keith Lasley
David Turnbull
Jamie Murphy
Louis Moult
Michael Higdon
