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“We will get more out of that game than we would in a normal pre-season.”

Stephen Robinson reacts to the friendly loss to Rangers.

Motherwell succumbed to a 4-0 loss at Rangers in their sternest pre-season test so far.

First half strikes from Ryan Kent, Ianis Hagi and Joe Aribo had the hosts comfortable at the break, before a Ricki Lamie own goal sealed the result in the second period.

Rangers immediately set the tempo and, after Long had gone close from the edge of the box with a shot which went past the left post, Steven Gerrard’s went ahead after seven minutes.

An attempted headed clearance only fell as far as Kent 20 yards out, who took a touch before sending a rasping shot into the bottom left corner of the net.

Three minutes later, it was 2-0.

Barisic found room down the left and stood up a perfect cross to the back post, where Hagi was on hand to nod home from close range.

Liam Polworth stung the palms of goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin as the Steelmen tried to get a foot back in the game, but they struggled against a dominant home side.

The clearest chance of the first half for the visitors came late on. A precise kick from Trevor Carson played in Jake Hastie down the right hand side. His drive into the middle saw him slip in Jordan White one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

However, as the summer striker looked to pull the trigger from close in, he was flagged for offside.

On the stroke of half-time, Rangers made it three.

Aribo found plenty time in the box despite the sea of claret and amber around him, dancing through and interchanging passes before hitting home from eight yards.

Turnbull, Gallagher and Hylton were introduced at the break as Stephen Robinson tried to provoke a response from his team.

Motherwell did improve in the second half, seeing more of the ball and creating chances. First, Donnelly saw himself through between the centre backs but had to pull the trigger from the edge of the box, with his shot going straight at McLaughlin.

Turnbull then brought out a brilliant reaction stop from the goalkeeper soon after from point-blank range, with Hastie and Turnbull against unable to take up chances to bury the rebound.

Both sides’ substitutions disrupted the flow of the game but the fourth would come. Barker’s burst down the left got him into the area to send an inviting ball aross the face of goal, which Lamie couldn’t stop himself from diverting into his own net.

In all, an important pre-season test for Motherwell to show what they are up against, with more valuable minutes under their belts ahead of the start of the Scottish Premiership campaign.

Motherwell: Carson, Grimshaw, Donnelly, Lamie, McGinley, Campbell (Gallagher 45), O’Hara (Maguire 73), Polworth (Turnbull 45), Hastie (Robinson 76), Long (Hylton 45), White (Watt 59).

Subs not used: Fox, Hussain, Mugabi, Johnston, Seedorf, Cornelius, Semple, MacIver.

Motherwell travel to Ibrox for a friendly match on Wednesday 22 July.

The game will be the Steelmen’s third test of pre-season for 2020/21, having defeated Dundee United and lost to Kilmarnock so far.

Kick-off at Ibrox is at 6pm BST.

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Tale of the tape

Rangers have won the last four competitive outings between the two sides. Before that, two draws at Fir Park had given Motherwell a degree of parity.

The Steelmen’s last victory at Ibrox came in the Premiership play-offs in May 2015, with a 3-1 win coming courtesy of goals from Lee Erwin, Steven McManus and Lionel Ainsworth.

Form guide

Motherwell started pre-season with a 1-0 win over Dundee United, before a 3-2 reversal at the hands of Kilmarnock on Friday.

Jordan White was on target in the United match, with Mark O’Hara and Tony Watt scoring against Killie.

Rangers lifted the Veolia Cup in France at the weekend, defeating Lyon and Nice in back-to-back friendlies.

The Glasgow side are preparing both for the start of the 2020/21 Scottish Premiership season and also the resumption of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League.

Having lost 3-1 at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 tie before lockdown, they travel to Germany on 6 August for the second leg.

Motherwell lost out 3-2 to Kilmarnock in a well-contested friendly at Fir Park on Friday.

An even first half was followed by a dominant display in the second 45 from the Steelmen, but they were punished for failing to make their dominance pay.

The first half was low on chances for both sides. Long-range efforts from Turnbull and Maguire failed to seriously test the ‘keeper, while both also combined at close range, with Turnbull’s knockdown seeing Maguire fire wide from 12 yards.

With five minutes left in the half, Burke’s corner was swung in from the right in front of the Cooper Stand, with Kabamba getting across the front of his man and steering a header into the left of the net.

Early in the second, Motherwell were level. Hastie’s cut inside on the right saw him stand the ball up to the back post.

Fellow sub Hylton read the intention, peeling off and heading the ball down to Polworth, who then teed up O’Hara to fire home a ferocious low effort into the bottom right corner from 25 yards.

Hylton could have made it two 10 minutes later. Another ball from the lively Hastie caused trouble for the visiting ‘keeper who missed the flight of the ball under pressure. But the winger just couldn’t bundle the unexpected ball at the back post.

Christopher Long made his return after signing on for a second year and he was next to seriously test the goalkeeper. Laid off by Watt on the edge of the area, his attempt to disguise a placed shot into the bottom right corner was well read and saved.

‘Well continued to press. McGinley’s cross from the left fell sweetly for Watt 12 yards out, but his volley was blocked.

The sucker punch would arrive with 15 to go. Against the run of play a low cross from the left was met by a Kilmarnock trialist, who was able to steer the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.

Then, with five minutes late, Motherwell levelled again.

Hastie again was brilliant down the right, twisting, turning and beating his opposite number all ends up. His perfectly-flighted to the back post was met by Watt, who headed down under pressure into the net.

Within 60 seconds, Kilmarnock retook the lead. From kick off, a break down the right played in Kiltie, who fired low past Carson from a tight angle into the left of the net.

Motherwell: Carson, Grimshaw (Cornelius 60), Donnelly (Mugabi 60), Lamie (Hussain 82), McGinley (Johnston 75), Maguire (O’Hara 45), Campbell, (Polworth 45), Turnbull (Long 60), Robinson (Hastie 45), Seedorf (Hylton 45), White (Watt 45).

Kilmarnock first half: Trialist, Millen, Broadfoot, Findlay, Waters, Power, El Makrini, Burke, McKenzie, Brophy, Kabamba

Kilmarnock second half: Lyle, Trialist, Broadfoot (Dicker), Rossi, Taylor, Kiltie, Brindley, Pinnock, Trialist, Cameron, Connell

Motherwell stepped up their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 home win against Dundee United on Saturday.

Manager Stephen Robinson used two different lineups in either half, as the squad got their first minutes of the 2020/21 campaign.

New signings Nathan McGinley, Ricki Lamie, Scott Fox, Jordan White and Jake Hastie all featured, while there were top team minutes for Harry Robinson and young defender Max Johnston.

David Turnbull also made his return after summer knee surgery, playing the first 45 minutes of the match.

Exactly 18 weeks after Motherwell’s 1-1 draw with Hearts in their last competitive outing, the first half saw both teams tentatively find their way into the swing of things again.

Neither side seriously troubled either goalkeeper with clear-cut chances, save for a United header which bounced off the post and out.

The breakthrough came 10 minutes into the second half. Robinson’s ingenuity down the right opened the chance for him to cut inside and loop a shot over the goalkeeper.

With United’s number one beaten, the ball crashed down off the crossbar, with White on hand to tap home from a matter of yards.

Motherwell first half: Fox, Cornelius, Donnelly, Hussain, McGinley, O’Hara, Turnbull, Semple, Hastie, Seedorf, Watt.

Motherwell second half: Carson, Grimshaw, Maguire, Lamie, Johnston, Campbell, Polworth, MacIver, Hylton, Robinson, White.

Dundee United first half: Deniz, Robson, Connolly, Graham, Freeman, Powers, Harkes, Chalmers, Pawlett, Fotheringham, Smith.

Dundee United second half: Deniz, L Smith, Neilson, Sporle, Reynolds, Davidson, King, Mochrie, Clark, Glass, Appere.

We step up our preparations for the 2020/21 campaign with a trip to face Rangers in a friendly on Wednesday 22 July.

Stephen Robinson’s side are getting ready for the Scottish Premiership season – as well as a foray into the UEFA Europa League – and will travel to Ibrox for a 6pm kick off.

While the game is being played behind closed doors, there’s ways for you to watch.

The first guaranteed way to see the match is to buy your season ticket for 2020/21. All season ticket holders will be given free access to our live streaming platform to watch the game.

You can get your season ticket by buying online now at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk, or by calling us on 01698 333333.

Season ticket holders do not need to sign up to our platform. We will send out details on how you can log in a few days before the match.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland and don’t have a season ticket, the game will be broadcast live on Premier Sports.

For fans living abroad, you can watch the match live online if you purchase our overseas season ticket or overseas monthly streaming pass.

To subscribe, head to live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Christopher Long has signed a new deal with Motherwell.

The 25-year-old striker, who netted 11 goals in 31 games last season, returns to the club on a one-year contract.

“I’m buzzing to be back,” said Long.

“Finishing third last season and qualifying for Europe was huge. I want to pick up from where I left off.”

A product of Everton’s youth academy, Long made one appearance for the Toffees in the UEFA Europa League.

Having spent time on loan with MK Dons and Brentford, he then moved to Burnley and was part of their team who won promotion to the English Premier League in 2015/16.

Spells with Fleetwood Town, Bolton Wanderers, Northampton Town and Blackpool followed, before he headed north of the border last year.

His last goal for Motherwell came in the final match of 2019/20, with his strike in a 1-1 draw with Hearts securing a third-place finish.

“It’s great to have Christopher back,” said manager Stephen Robinson,

“He made a big impression last season and, once we get him up to speed again, we want to get even more from him this campaign.”.

Motherwell will open the 2020/21 Scottish Premiership season with an away trip to face Ross County.

The match with the Staggies will be played on Monday, 3 August with a 7.45pm kick-off. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Stephen Robinson’s side will then face Dundee United in the first home game of the campaign on Saturday 8 August, before the midweek visit of Livingston on Wednesday 12 August.

A trip to face Hibernian on Saturday 15 August will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports with a 5.30pm kick off.

The first Lanarkshire derby against Hamilton Academical will be played at Fir Park on Saturday 22 August.

With no winter break in the 2020/21 campaign, we’ll then travel to take on Accies on Saturday 2 January 2021.

The season is due to finish on the weekend of Saturday 15 May 2021.

Our start date remains subject to Scottish Government approval.

It is expected that our first matches will be played behind closed doors.

The only way to guarantee seeing games at Fir Park during that period is to buy a season ticket.

You are guaranteed to be able to physically attend 19 matches with your ticket, as well as getting free access to watch a live online stream of home games behind closed doors. Information on away fixtures will follow.

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Jake Hastie has returned to Motherwell on a season-long loan deal.

The youth academy product broke onto the scene at Fir Park in 2018/19, lighting up the second half of the campaign with eight goals in 15 appearances from the wing.

His explosive form saw him move to Rangers last summer. The 21-year-old now returns to the club looking to recapture the performances which lit up the Scottish Premiership and add to Stephen Robinson’s attacking options.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be back,” said Hastie, who returns subject to clearance.

“I’ve been with Motherwell since I was nine years old. A year away has helped me grow even more as a player, but it’s also made me appreciate what the club does for me to help me develop.

“I’m fit and ready to go. I want to pick up where we left off just over a year ago and make an impact on the team scoring goals.”

Hastie made his Motherwell debut at Celtic Park in October 2016 at the age of 17. Loan spells with Airdrieonians and Alloa Athletic followed, before his hot streak of form started in January 2019.

Now with added experience in the UEFA Europa League and England’s League One with Rotherham United last campaign, he returns to be reunited with fellow youth graduates David Turnbull, Allan Campbell and Barry Maguire.

“We need someone strong and direct in the wide areas,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“Jake provides us with that. We know exactly what he’s capable of and we are looking forward to working with him again.”

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