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  • First team

    Robinson: We need a league win

  • First team

    Carson: We are hard to beat again

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    Tickets on sale for Ross County

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    Motherwell face Scottish Cup away trip

  • First team

    Highlights: Motherwell 2-0 Hamilton

  • First team

    Robinson: Back to what we’re good at

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    Motherwell 2 – 0 Hamilton Accies

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    Preview: Motherwell v Hamilton Accies

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    Robinson hoping for another cup run

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    Nadir Çiftçi aiming to return to his best

  • First team

    Robinson: We need a league win

    Stephen Robinson is eyeing a much-needed league win as his side prepare for the visit of Ross County on Wednesday. 

    And the Northern Irishman admits his players are confident as they get set to return to Ladbrokes Premiership action for 2018.

    Speaking to MFC TV, Robinson said: “We’re confident after our win on Saturday but more so because of the performance and the manner of the performance.

    [pullquote]We need to get back to winning ways in the league, it’s a chance for us to put some distance between ourselves and Ross County, and we’re looking forward to it.[/pullquote]

    “We were well aware that we needed a rest but I also think the new signings will give a boost around the place as well.

    “When you’re not winning games what you have to do is stay really positive that what you were doing before was the right way to do it, and you have to keep people believing that.”

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    Carson: We are hard to beat again

    Trevor Carson by his own admission had started to forget the feeling of going home with a clean sheet.

    The Motherwell goalkeeper kept a succession of shutouts in the early part of the season, but suffered as the team went through a mini-slump towards the end of 2017.

    Having picked up a win in the Scottish Cup against Hamilton Academical on Saturday, and crucially keeping the visitors out at his end, Carson believes the Steelmen are now successfully playing to their strengths again.

    “I’d forgotten what a clean sheet was to be honest,” the goalkeeper joked. “Keepers and defenders thrive on clean sheets.

    “Before we went out on Saturday I said to the boys ‘let’s get back to being hard to beat.’

    [pullquote]It’s great saying it but actually getting it, going home on Saturday at 5pm with a clean sheet and a win, there’s no better feeling in football.”[/pullquote]

    Ross County lie in wait in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Wednesday night, as Motherwell look to make it back-to-back wins at Fir Park.

    “The lads are raring to go,” Carson added. “We know how important the game is to put a bit of distance between ourselves. But more importantly, it’s a chance to get back into the top six.

    “We think we belong there. That’s our aims for the season, to get away from a relegation scrap and push on.”

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    Tickets on sale for Ross County

    Motherwell are back in action in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Wednesday night as Ross County travel to Fir Park.

    Stephen Robinson’s men returned after the winter break with a comprehensive victory over Hamilton Academical in the William Hill Scottish Cup and are looking to make it two wins from two in January.

    Over 4,000 ‘Well fans turned out to cheer the team to their win at the weekend. Your support means a lot to the team. We’d love to see you turn out in your numbers again for the visit of the Staggies.

    Adult tickets start at £19 and don’t forget our family deal, where one adult and one child aged under 15 can go together for just £24.

    Tickets are available in advance from the ticket office at Fir Park. Cash gates will also be in operation on the night.

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    Motherwell v Ross County

    Wednesday 24th January 2018
    7.45pm
    Fir Park
    Tickets on sale from the Fir Park Ticket Office or pay at the gate.

    Admission prices are as follows:

    ADULTS £23/£19
    CONCESSIONS £16/£15
    JUVENILES £12/£9
    FAMILY (1 ADULT + 1 JUNIOR) £29/£24

    The cheaper price is for the John Hunter stand. Concessions are applicable to 60 and over and full time students with a valid matriculation card. Juveniles are applicable to aged 15 and under.

    Away fans will be housed in the McEwan Fraser Legal South Stand. Cash gates are in operation.

    Motherwell fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Brian Davidson on 07428 225254 or tickets@mfcdsa.com.. Fans must contact Brian by Monday night before the match.

  • First team

    Motherwell face Scottish Cup away trip

    Motherwell have been drawn away to either Dundee or Inverness CT in the fifth round of the 2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup.

    The tie is due to be played on the weekend of Saturday, February 10.

    Dundee and Inverness CT played out a 2-2 draw in the fourth round on Saturday. They will face again in a replay at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Tuesday, January 30.

    Admission information will be confirmed in due course.

    FULL FIFTH ROUND DRAW

    Formartine United or Cove Rangers v Livingston or Falkirk

    Morton v Peterhead or Dumbarton

    Hearts v Albion Rovers or St Johnstone

    Kilmarnock v Brora Rangers

    Ayr United v Fraserburgh or Rangers

    Aberdeen v Dundee United

    Dundee or Inverness CT v Motherwell

    Celtic v Partick Thistle

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    Highlights: Motherwell 2-0 Hamilton

    Watch extended highlights of the Steelmen’s 2-0 William Hill Scottish Cup fourth round victory over Hamilton Accies, as Stephen Robinson’s side bring an end to their losing run.

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    Robinson: Back to what we’re good at

    Stephen Robinson was delighted to see his side get back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Hamilton Accies.

    The Northern Irishman’s recuperated side controlled their fourth round Scottish Cup encounter in the first fixture of the year.

    In particular, the manager praised his team’s efficiency – admitting they were back to doing what they’re good at.

    [pullquote]We got back to what we’re very good at, we were physical and we were aggressive. We got balls into the box and we had quality up top.[/pullquote]

    “We needed the rest, we needed it to recuperate and to recharge our batteries,” the ‘Well boss admitted, “but I thought the performance today was very comprehensive.

    “I thought we were efficient and did the simple things really well. We got back to what we’re very good at, we were physical and we were aggressive. We got balls into the box and we had quality up top.”

    He added: “Nadir will get better and fitter with every game, Curtis is a big handful and we haven’t seen the best of him yet and Craig Tanner is coming to the fore too.”

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    Motherwell 2 – 0 Hamilton Accies

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    Lewis Irons at Fir Park

    Motherwell ended their losing run with a convincing 2-0 win over local rivals Hamilton Accies.

    A bizarre Scott McMann own-goal gave Stephen Robinson’s side a perfect start to their Scottish Cup campaign, before Craig Tanner coolly converted from the penalty spot to send the Fir Parker side through to the fifth round.

    There were three new faces in claret and amber as Curtis Main, Nadir Çiftçi and Tom Aldred made their debuts in the opening game of 2018.

    And things got off to the perfect start when Scott McMann’s back-pass evaded goalkeeper Gary Woods and rolled in to the net after just four minutes.

    Aldred nearly marked his debut with a goal when the ball broke to the centre-back from a corner, but the defender’s effort on the spin flashed wide of the mark.

    Two minutes later, Tanner was bundled to the deck in the Accies box and it seemed a certain penalty, but Craig Thomson waved play on despite protests around the ground.

    Curtis nearly became the main man of the afternoon when Allan Campbell’s surging run and neat through ball picked out ‘Well’s new number nine, but his prodded effort flew narrowly over Woods’ crossbar.

    Ten minutes before the break though, Tanner doubled the hosts advantage with a well-taken penalty.

    But it was the build-up that made it, with a glorious Çiftçi flick freeing Main in the box. The striker was tripped and Thomson pointed straight to the spot, before Tanner sent Woods the wrong way to bag his seventh goal of the season.

    Aldred’s impressive start to life in Lanark was marred slightly when the defender pulled up with injury in the 37th minute. Robinson took no risks and replaced the new recruit with the soon-to-retire Stevie Hammell.

    Just minutes in to the second half, Charles Dunne produced a crucial block to deny Accies a route back in to the game – but the home side quickly regained focus.

    Cédric Kipré nodded Tait’s clever cross inches over the bar, before skipper Carl McHugh nearly produced a stunning goal with a half-volley from the edge of the area which was narrowly wide.

    Çiftçi couldn’t bag his first Motherwell goal before being replaced by Gaël Bigirimana in the 66th minute, but his curled effort minutes before tested keeper Woods, who produced a good stop.

    Main made way for Alex Fisher in the 78th minute of the match, and a minute later McHugh crashed a header against the bar from Tanner’s delivery, before sending an audacious over-head kick wide of the mark – which would have sent the home crowd wild had it found the top corner.

    Fisher nearly found the back of the net to wrap up a fine afternoon for the Steelmen but his effort from Tanner’s neat cut-back was straight at Woods.

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     Alastair Reilly at Fir Park

    Live Blog Motherwell v Hamilton
     

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  • First team

    Preview: Motherwell v Hamilton Accies

    Motherwell return to action on Saturday after the winter break, with Hamilton visiting Fir Park for the second time in quick succession.

    The Accies triumphed in the Lanarshire derby between the two sides in December. But the Steelmen go into the Scottish Cup fourth round tie refreshed after an intensive training camp in Tenerife and with new faces on board.

    Manager Stephen Robinson is targeting another cup run, after the experience of the Betfred Cup final in the first half of the campaign.

    [pullquote]We aim to go on another cup run, and you need to go out and beat teams like Hamilton if you expect to get there.[/pullquote]

    “Our cup run raised the players profiles and it raised the club’s profile and what that does is it helps you attract footballers.

    “When we’re going and speaking to Nadir, Curtis and Tom, we can say that we’ve just been in a cup final and that we’ve been in the top six for the vast majority of the season.”

    Potentially making his debut for the ‘Well in the match is January loan signing Nadir Ciftci.

    The forward has endured a difficult last few years but believes he can again hit the heights he did at Dundee United several years ago.

    “I have the same sort of happiness as I did at Dundee United and hopefully I can recreate that form here at Fir Park as well,” the 25-year-old said.

    “I’ll do my best to get back to that sort of form. It was the most enjoyable time of my career so far but I can feel the enjoyment here already.

    [pullquote]There is the same kind of feeling here, I have the same sort of happiness as I did at Dundee United and hopefully I can recreate that form here at Fir Park as well.”[/pullquote]

    The Steelmen will be missing Elliott Frear through injury, whilst Peter Hartley is suspended.

    Motherwell v Hamilton Academical

    Saturday January 20, 2018
    3.00pm
    Fir Park
    Tickets on sale from the Fir Park Ticket Office or pay at the gate.

    Admission prices are as follows:

    ADULTS £15
    CONCESSIONS £10
    JUVENILES £5
    • Concessions are applicable to 60 and over and full time students with a valid matriculation card.
    • Juveniles are applicable to aged 15 and under.

    If you can’t make it on Saturday, don’t miss the action by tuning in to mixlr.com/motherwellfc for live commentary or follow the match on Twitter @MotherwellFC

    You can see the match highlights on MFC TV’s YouTube channel, as well as full reaction and a match report right here on the official website.

     

     

    The Cooper Bar is open for both sets of supporters to enjoy pre-match food and drink from 11am. Children are welcome.

    Peter Hartley and Steven Hammell will also be in the bar from 12.45pm in the Signing Zone. Come along and get your photograph taken and get an autograph.

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    Robinson hoping for another cup run

    Stephen Robinson hopes his side’s recent run to Hampden can inspire similar success in the Scottish Cup.

    The Steelmen face local rivals Hamilton Academical in the fourth round on Saturday in the first game of 2018, and for the second derby clash in just three weeks.

    Following the memorable run to the Betfred Cup final, Robinson is optimistic and hungry to lead his players to further success in cup football.

    [pullquote]We aim to go on another cup run, and you need to go out and beat teams like Hamilton if you expect to get there.[/pullquote]

    “Our cup run raised the players profiles and it raised the club’s profile and what that does is it helps you attract footballers.

    “When we’re going and speaking to Nadir, Curtis and Tom, we can say that we’ve just been in a cup final and that we’ve been in the top six for the vast majority of the season.”

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    Nadir Çiftçi aiming to return to his best

    He’s only been at Motherwell for less than a fortnight but Nadir Çiftçi already feels at home.

    The centre forward arrived this month from Celtic on loan, as he looks to recapture the form that earned him the move to Glasgow from Dundee United.

    As he prepares to face Hamilton Academcial this weekend, Çiftçi believes he’s in the right place to do exactly that.

    “I have the same sort of happiness as I did at Dundee United and hopefully I can recreate that form here at Fir Park as well,” the 25-year-old said.

    “I’ll do my best to get back to that sort of form. It was the most enjoyable time of my career so far but I can feel the enjoyment here already.

    [pullquote]There is the same kind of feeling here, I have the same sort of happiness as I did at Dundee United and hopefully I can recreate that form here at Fir Park as well.”[/pullquote]

    Çiftçi spent the first half of the season on loan at Plymouth Argyle and, having found game time difficult to come by, jumped at the chance to return to Scotland.

    “Football is not just going out there on a Saturday and playing the game, it’s much more than that,” he added.

    “Things off the park, in the dressing room and around the club all play a part and I feel at home here.”