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The Motherwell boss says his team have to 100% focussed on the Ross County game if they want to achieve their long term goals.

Barry Maguire will miss the rest of the campaign after undergoing an operation on his quad.

The former Scotland Under 21 international picked up the injury at Tynecastle in January whilst trying to win the ball in a tackle.

It looked as if the 23-year-old would be able to rehab back without further intervention, but surgery will now be required, meaning he will play no further part this campaign.

“I feel for him as he has done everything right,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“If I know anything about Barry, he will come back better and stronger.”

We wish Barry the best with his recovery.

PJ Morrison has joined Alloa Athletic on loan for the rest of the season.

The goalkeeper heads to League One as he continues his development.

Morrison, 24, has had a number of successful loan spells at Albion Rovers, Cowdenbeath, Falkirk and Ayr United.

We wish PJ all the best for the rest of the campaign.

It’s time to pick your Paycare Motherwell FC player of the month for February.

To vote, head to our Facebook page and pick your favourite.

Bevis Mugabi, Liam Kelly, Kevin van Veen and Kaiyne Woolery are in contention.

Ross County are our visitors in the cinch Premiership on Wednesday night.

Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Ticket information

Tickets are now available to buy online or from the Fir Park ticket office. Ross County fans are asked to buy directly from their club.

Pay at the gate is not available. Alternatively, call 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Ticket prices are:

– Concessions are listed as Over 60s, 16-18 year olds and full-time students with a valid matriculation card.
– Juveniles are listed as 15 and under.

Covid restrictions

Covid-19 certification checks will not be in place.

We would still advise that all fans take a lateral flow test before travelling to the match, regardless of their vaccination status.

Watch live online

In the UK and Ireland, you can buy a pay-per-view pass for £12. To buy, go to ppv.motherwellfc.co.uk.

If you’re based abroad, you can watch via subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Form guide

Motherwell are unbeaten in three, defeating Aberdeen before a draw against the Dons at Fir Park, and then a comeback 2-2 draw at Rangers on Sunday.

Ross County have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five, defeating St Johnstone 3-1 at home on Saturday.

Tale of the tape

Both sides have won their respective home matches between the two this campaign.

Motherwell won 2-1 at Fir Park in September, before a 3-1 victory for the Staggies in Dingwall in January.

“We’re proud of everyone. We deserved a point for our commitment and togetherness.”

A challenging start to 2022 has shown signs of improving for Motherwell in recent weeks.

For Barry Maguire, that comes as a relief after suffering injury at Hearts. Initially fearing he had received a serious knee injury, an unusual tear to his quad muscle put him out of action but only for a short period of time. We joined him to see how he is progressing in the gym.

With only one win in the calendar year to date, ‘Well went into their Scottish Cup match with Aberdeen looking to improve their fortunes and progress to the quarter-finals.

Nathan McGinley joined the club in the summer of 2020 and immediately found himself having to adjust to life in a new country unable to make new friends or see family, because of Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Now fully settled and having earned a new contract, the defender opens up on his personality, and we get to meet his dog Obi.

Aberdeen then came calling again for the second time in the space of a week to Fir Park, this time in the cinch Premiership, as Motherwell looked for the first league victory of the year.

Motherwell produced a stirring comeback to come from two down to draw at Rangers.

Alfredo Morelos and Fashion Sakala scored in quick succession midway through the first half to establish the hosts’ dominance, and make it look like it was going to be a long afternoon in Govan.

But a second half rally brought ‘Well back to life through Jordan Roberts’ goal, before the exceptional Kaiyne Woolery equalised with 15 minutes to go.

Manager Graham Alexander, serving the final part of a two-game touchline ban, rang the changes for the trip to Glasgow.

Ojala, Solholm, Goss and Shields dropped to the bench, with Kevin van Veen out injured. In came O’Donnell, Lamie, Cornelius, Woolery and Tierney.

Rangers came into this fixture off the back of a historic UEFA Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund, a job which was completed at a boisterous Ibrox on Thursday night.

The arena and the team had the same verve in the opening exchanges, causing no end of trouble to the Motherwell backline.

Morelos should have had the hosts ahead on the two minute mark. Played in behind on the right, his stabbed shot past Kelly cracked the bar and bounced clear.

The onslaught kept coming. Kelly was at his usual outstanding best to tip over a Tavernier dipping shot, before Lundstram nodded narrowly wide from the resulting corner.

Kelly was again to the rescue after 20 minutes. Lundstram got time and space on the edge of the box, and his placed left-footed effort was met by a spectacular diving save by the goalkeeper to keep the scores level.

As Rangers dominance continued, it felt increasingly inevitable that the lead would come. And when it arrived, the floodgates opened.

With 22 minutes gone, another ball from the right this time found Morelos, who stopped low under the challenge of Mugabi to head past Kelly.

Two minutes later, the hosts were 2-0 up.

Another cross ball – this time from the left- found its way to the back post to find the unmarked Sakala, who finished with aplomb with a ferocious shot.

Seeking a reaction, Motherwell changed three at the break. Tierney, O’Hara and Efford made way, with Amaluzor, Shaw and Roberts on.

Donnelly saw a shot go wide as ‘Well pushed higher up the park but Rangers too had answers in attack, particularly down the Motherwell left.

Kelly was called into action twice early on at his near post, saving both from Tavernier and Sakala after they got in behind.

The attacking change though did pay off early on.

Woolery saw his opportunity to set off down the right and burned Lundstram for pace. Bearing down on goal, he squared perfectly for Roberts to tap home and half the deficit.

Rangers quickly recovered, and thought they had a third soon after, only for Morelos’ header to be rightly ruled out for offside.

Morelos again saw a goal ruled out for offside as Motherwell held firm and waited for their moment to pounce.

They took it with 15 minutes to go. O’Donnells’ hooked ball forward was flicked on by Amaluzor to find Woolery just inside the area on the left.

Dancing his way through the bodies with excellent footwork, he found the room to power past McGregor at the near post and bring his side level.

Motherwell were camped in thereafter, putting their bodies on the line to block a succession of shots in their box and hold firm for the point.

The Ugandan defender talks about signing his new deal, his bond with the supporters, the team’s recent form and the trip to Rangers on Sunday.

We go to McDiarmid Park in the cinch Premiership on Saturday 19 March. Kick off is at 3pm.

Tickets for Motherwell fans can be purchased online now directly from St Johnstone. Tickets are available to buy online only.

Prices are:

• Adults: £24
• Over 65s / Under 20s: £14
• Family adult (one adult with maximum two children under 12): £17
• Under 12s (no admission without an adult): Free

Important information

For the £17 family deal, all ticket holders must enter via turnstile five.

Wheelchair and PA tickets can be purchased directly from the McDiarmid Park ticket office by calling 01738 455000 during office hours. Adult/concession wheelchair tickets are £15/£9 respectively. The personal assistant ticket is included in the ticket price.

Covid restrictions

Covid-19 certification checks will not be in place.

Only venues with over 10,000 in attendance are required to carry out checks.

We advise that all fans take a lateral flow test before travelling to the match, regardless of their vaccination status.