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    Motherwell 2-1 St Mirren

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    Stuart Kettlewell speaks for first time as interim manager

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    Kelly: ‘We let the manager down’

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    Next up: St Mirren

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    Steven Hammell departs

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    Raith Rovers 3 – 1 Motherwell

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    Steven Hammell ahead of Raith Rovers cup clash

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    McKinstry: ‘We owe the fans’

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    Next up: Raith Rovers

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    Aberdeen 3 – 1 Motherwell

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    Motherwell 2-1 St Mirren

    Motherwell 2-1 St Mirren

    Motherwell finally celebrated their first league home win since August with a solid and deserved win over St Mirren.

    It was a perfect start to Stuart Kettlewell’s spell in the dugout with two goals from Kevin van Veen and Max Johnston inside the opening 18 minutes.

    When Ryan Strain pulled back one for the Saints midway through the first half there was an uneasy expectation that it might be a case of ‘Well throwing away a lead for the third time in four home matches.

    However, the Steelmen looked organised and determined in a second half where they restricted Stephen Robinson’s men to few chances and the players and ‘Well’s interim manager took a richly merited ovation at the final whistle.

    Stuart Kettlewell’s first team selection showed minimal change in personnel, from outgoing boss Steven Hammell. From those who lost out to Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup, ‘Well’s interim manager changed the starting line-up with Max Johnston, James Furlong, Dean Cornelius and Sean Goss coming in.

    That allowed ‘Well to line-up with a back three of Paul McGinn, Callum Butcher and Dan Casey.

    Former ‘Well boss Robinson, also looking for his team to overcome a cup exit on Saturday, named a Saints side which included five players returning to Fir Park to face their former club.

    Ex-strikers Tony Watt and Curtis Main posed the main threat of inflicting more pain on the Steelmen and making it a quick double for Saints especially after the latter’s winner in Paisley three weeks ago.

    It was Motherwell, though, who made the brighter and energetic start as they pressed the visitors from the kick-off.

    And the Fir Park men were rewarded for their positive opening after eight minutes when they opened the scoring.

    Blair Spittal’s long ball over the top found van Veen chasing the ball into the box with Richard Taylor closing him down as they approached the corner of the six-yard box. Somehow the Dutch striker stayed on his feet to toe poke the ball low across Trevor Carson and into the corner of the goal to give Kettlewell the start he hoped for.

    Unbelievably the home the Fir Park fans were on their feet 10 minutes later as ‘Well doubled their lead.

    Another long ball this time from Sean Goss found Johnston running down the right flank and after leaving Scott Tanser in his wake his shot drifted beyond Carson and inside the ‘keeper’s far post to make it 2-0.

    It took Saints until the 22nd minute to test Liam Kelly although Main’s low shot from the edge of the box was straight at the ‘Well ‘keeper.

    Two minutes later, though, Saints pulled a goal back. Watt fired the ball across goal and although it was missed in front of goal Strain raced in to fire the ball Kelly and get Robinson’s men back into the game.

    That gave the visitor’s a lift but although they had some possession around the home box the ‘Well players defended Kelly’s area extremely well for the remainder of the first half.

    At the other end Carson was idle until three minutes from the break when the former Northern Ireland ‘keeper was happy to hold Dan Casey’s powerful header from Spittal’s corner.

    The home fans were optimistic of their side earning a long overdue home win and just before the hour the Steelmen had a chance to extend their lead.

    Obika who had a strong presence against his former team exchanged a quick pass with van Veen but from a tight angle ‘Well’s top scorer fired the ball into the side netting.

    In the 65th minute Strain’s drive from the edge of the box raced through a packed box but the ball was firmly held by Kelly.

    The ‘Well ‘keeper then had another routine save this time from ex-team mate Mark O’Hara before Kettlewell made his first substitution with 13 minutes remaining.

    Van Veen had played his part and was roundly applauded by the Fir Park faithful as he was replaced by Jack Aitchison.

    And five minutes later the former Celtic player almost killed the game when he jinked past three players in the Saints’ box before firing over Carson’s bar.

    In the added four minutes ‘Well, for the first time in recent home games, looked comfortable in a lead they held for three deserved points which lifts them up to ninth in the league table.

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    Stuart Kettlewell speaks for first time as interim manager

    Stuart Kettlewell has stepped up to take the first-team following Steven Hammell’s departure.

    The former Ross County manager said he had an open and honest conversation with the players where he made it clear that he only wants players who are with him during this tough period.

    He emphasised the importance of Wednesday night’s cinch Premiership match against St Mirren and how he wants to see a reaction from this group of players.

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    Kelly: ‘We let the manager down’

    Captain Liam Kelly says the players aren’t naive and know that they have caused the club to part company with manager Steven Hammell.

    He says they must focus on the game against St Mirren and that talking is worth nothing at this stage of the season.

    The skipper is aware of the fans’ frustrations and insists that the players must do right by interim manager Stuart Kettlewell.

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    Next up: St Mirren

    Next up: St Mirren

    We return to cinch Premiership action on Wednesday night, taking on St Mirren at Fir Park.

    Kick-off is 7.45pm.

    Tickets

    Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

    Ticket Office open from 9am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility

    Away supporters can purchase tickets in the Tommy McLean stand from the ticket booth up until kick-off (cash and card available)

    Ticket office opening times
    Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9-4pm, matchday 11am – kick-off.

    Hunter Stand O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand
    Adults £21 £25
    Concessions £17 £18
    Young Adults £10 £10
    Juniors £4 £4
     
    – Concessions Tickets would be ages 65 and over and FT Students with a valid matric card.
    – Young Adults tickets would ages 12 to 17.
    – Juveniles would be 11 and under.
    – Family tickets would be one adult / senior citizen concession and x2 juveniles.
    Hospitality

    There are still hospitality places available for this match in the Centenary Suite.  Watch the game in style with prices starting from just £35pp.

    Call 01698 338008 or book online.

    Cooper Bar
    We’re open from 5.30pm on the first floor of our Cooper stand. Fans and children of both clubs are welcome to join us for food and drink.

    How to follow game online

    If you are outside the UK, you can watch the game via Motherwell TV.

    Should you be in the UK, it will be live commentary only.

    The Story of the Match

    Stuart Kettlewell takes temporary charge of the Steelmen after Saturday’s Scottish Cup exit and his side go into this game desperately in need of some home points.

    The Buddies’ visit to Fir Park is their twelfth away game of the season and they have only won two of them as they look to stay in the top six

    On the flip side, this will be Motherwell’s twelfth home league game and they have only won one of those.

    Motherwell are undefeated in the last three head-to-heads at Fir Park and will be looking for more of the same to halt a dismal run of home form.

    Match Officials
    • Referee: John Beaton
    • AR1: Alastair Mather
    • AR2: Gordon Crawford
    • Fourth Official: Dan McFarlane
    • VAR: Euan Anderson
    • AVAR: Andrew McWilliam
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    Steven Hammell departs

    Steven Hammell departs

    We have parted company with manager Steven Hammell.

    His assistant Brian Kerr will also leave the club.

    Stuart Kettlewell has agreed to take interim charge of the first-team until a permanent appointment has been made.

    “Steven Hammell is and will forever be a colossus in Motherwell Football Club history,” chairman Jim McMahon said.

    “Unfortunately, due to a number of factors, his time in charge hasn’t worked out the way we all really hoped it would.

    “Although this decision has been difficult, we feel it is necessary as we look towards the last third of the Premiership season.

    “I want to thank Steven and Brian for all their efforts and wish them both all the very best in the future.”

    The chairman and non-executive directors have begun the recruitment process to appoint the next manager.

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    Raith Rovers 3 – 1 Motherwell

    Raith Rovers 3 – 1 Motherwell

    Motherwell exited the Scottish Cup after a poor 3-1 defeat to Raith Rovers.

    Jamie Gullan and Sam Stanton had the home side two goals up before Kevin van Veen pulled a goal back to give some hope but debutant Esmael Goncalves killed off any chance of a comeback with minutes to go.

    Raith went into the game the form side and took an early lead after Callum Slattery was ruled to have handled in the box. Jamie Gullan stepped and made no mistake from twelve yards.

    Shortly before half-time Raith doubled their lead.

    A deflected shot towards goal wasn’t gathered by Kelly and Stanton was on hand to head home from close range.

    Stevie Hammell made three changes at half-time and within five minutes his side had pulled a goal back.

    A loose ball fell to Kevin van Veen and he fired the ball into the net through a crowd of bodies.

    Spirits were raised and despite plenty of pressure, crosses into the box and even Tom Lang hitting his own crossbar, there was no way through.

    With minutes to go, any hopes of a comeback were crushed when Goncalves raced through on goal and finished past Kelly.

     

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    Steven Hammell ahead of Raith Rovers cup clash

    Steven Hammell can understand the Motherwell fans’ frustration and says they are well within their rights to be annoyed as the team have been underperforming.

    He is grateful for the backing the supporters have shown during this testing time and says he highlighted to his players the importance of representing this club.

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    McKinstry: ‘We owe the fans’

    Stuart McKinstry is a Motherwell himself and he knows the expectations of the supporters are way higher than what they are producing.

    The wingers wants to give something back to the supporters, with 2000 of them expected at Starks Park for their Scottish Cup match against Raith Rovers.

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    Next up: Raith Rovers

    Next up: Raith Rovers

    We return to Scottish Cup action this weekend, taking on Raith Rovers at Starks Park.

    Kick-off is 3pm on Saturday 11th February.

    Tickets

    Supporters will be in the North Stand with Motherwell fans able to purchase their tickets online.

    Tickets can be purchased online ONLY. There is no pay-at-the-gate facility at Starks Park.

    Prices
    North Stand
    Adults £20
    Senior citizen (over 65 & under 21) £11
    Under 12 £5

     

      • Under 12 tickets can only be purchased with an Adult or Senior Citizen ticket, limited to a maximum of 3 per Adult
      • Tickets can be purchased right up until kick-off (3pm on Saturday 11th February 2023) – subject to availability – online via the “Buy Now” button, and scanned at the turnstiles either from your smartphone screen or by printing off the pdf ticket emailed to you.
      • Disabled tickets (with carer free of charge subject to eligibility) are priced as per age group above, and can be purchased by calling the Main Ticket Office on 01592 263514.
      • These tickets must then be collected on the day from the Main Ticket Office at Stark’s Park once proof of eligibility has been provided.
    The Story of the Match

    Last month’s 0-2 win over Arbroath sets up this fifth round clash with Raith Rovers.

    Championship side Raith reached the fifth round with wins over Auchinleck Talbot and Linlithgow Rose and have yet to concede in the competition.

    Saturday’s opponents are in good form and have only tasted defeat once in eleven games.

    You’d have to go back to August of 1999 to find the last time Motherwell played competitively at Starks Park.

    Goals from Paul Browne and Stephen Halliday had Motherwell two-up with 15 minutes to play but Alex Burns and Craig Dargo forced extra-time and eventually penalties where the Steelmen came out on top 5-4.

    Match Officials

    • Referee: Nick Walsh
    • AR1: Alan Mulvanny
    • AR2: David Doig
    • AR2: Calum Scott
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    Aberdeen 3 – 1 Motherwell

    Aberdeen 3 – 1 Motherwell

    Motherwell suffered another disappointing defeat at Pittodrie.

    A Kevin van Veen penalty proved too little too late as the Steelmen lost 3-1 to Aberdeen

    Steven Hammell made five changes from the side that lost 0-2 to St Johnstone midweek.

    In came Max Johnston, Dean Cornelius, Blair Spittal, Jon Obika and James Furlong, replacing Shane Blaney, Olly Crankshaw, Kevin van Veen, Riku Danzaki and Callum Slattery.

    Aberdeen had a good chance to take the lead after eight minutes when Duk turned O’Donnell in the box and forced a good save from the feet of Liam Kelly.

    The Dons had two further chances to take the lead – MacDonald headed just wide from a corner and Ramadani forced another save from Kelly.

    The home side took the lead two minutes before the break. Jonny Hayes hung up a cross to the back post and an unmarked Duk was on hand to head it into the net.

    Motherwell came out in the second half and still couldn’t find a way through the Aberdeen defence and were two goals behind just after the hour mark.

    Ramadani robbed Callum Slattery and played in Miovski who cooly chipped the ball over the onrushing Liam Kelly to give the Dons a comfortable lead.

    That lead was extended minutes later when Miovski got his brace, tapping in Clarkson’s through ball.

    Kevin van Veen got a consolation goal from the penalty spot after Matty Kennedy handled Danzaki’s shot in the box but it proved to be too little, too late for Motherwell who must pick themselves up for a big cup game next weekend against Raith Rovers.