| 2 | Rangers | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 35 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | -3 | 46 |
It’s time to vote for your G4 Claims player of the month for April.
Callum Slattery, Tom Sparrow, Andy Halliday and Johnny Koutroumbis are all up for nomination.
To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.
Luca Ross made his first-team debut for Motherwell at the age of just 16. Introduced as a substitute by then-manager Stevie Hammell at Ibrox, the young winger got a taste of what being a professional footballer was like, and it drove him on from there.
Last season, his last-minute equaliser against Ross County sparked wild scenes amongst the Fir Park faithful, but it was also a pivotal moment in his development. Scoring his first professional goal was a milestone achieved at such a young age.
Since then, a lot has happened, and Ross has progressed further. Having gone on to make five first-team appearances for the Steelmen, Ross joined Annan Athletic on loan for the 24/25 season, his first move away from Fir Park.
The good news has continued to come for the young man, with him also being offered a contract extension earlier this month.
“When I first heard I was going to get another contract for the club I’ve grown up playing for, I was over the moon,” he smiled.
“I’ve been working hard all year just to try and get another deal because I knew I was up in the summer, so I was making sure, especially because of the new manager, that I was putting all the hard work in.
“I’d just been training, and the assistant manager Ahmet [Koc] mentioned it, and then the manager spoke to me too. To be fair, I was buzzing. The manager just said he liked everything about me: how I play with the ball, how I am off the pitch and that I would be in his plans next year if it all goes well.
“It was always in the back of my head that I would be a free agent in the summer, but I always believed in my own abilities and that I could get offered terms. I didn’t want to doubt myself because that’s when things could start to dip.”
Having come up through the MFC ranks, Ross was faced with the arrival of a new manager and only a short time to impress before his deal ran out.
That meant he had to up his game and give it everything in the hope of being rewarded.
“I was thinking about the small period of time to impress the gaffer before the end of the season,” Ross admitted.
“I’m glad I got to train with him when he first arrived so he could see me. From then on, I’ve been with him, and he’s said how well I’ve been doing.”
Ross’ big moment came in the 2023/24 season when he helped secure a point with the last kick of the ball against Ross County at Fir Park, poking it home in stoppage time in a 3-3 draw.
But since then, he feels he has matured as a player and as a person.
“It feels like a wee while ago just because there’s been a few stepping stones since then,” he explained.
“Going out on loan to Annan, playing with the reserves and under-18s here and signing new deals. Training with Motherwell’s first-team has been huge for me, but to do that and then add in training with Annan at night and play games with men regularly, it matures me.
“I’ve just been taking everything as it comes, but I feel more like a man than just a boy now. I’ve had a bit of time where I’ve been on the bench at Motherwell, been involved here and there, included in matchday squads, travelling and prepping like a professional footballer.
“But I just felt the loan move would be best so I could get some games in for me to try and come back to Motherwell and be more involved than just travelling and on the bench.
“On the drive down to my first training session with Annan, I was nervous and thinking about what it was going to be like. I wondered if the players would even like me!
“It’s just because I didn’t know what to expect because I’d never been in that kind of environment before; it’s always been the same club throughout, so the move was different.”
Thankfully, the spell with the League One side has been a successful one, and the winger has built up a healthy amount of minutes and has found the back of the net three times.
“The players have looked after me,” Ross stated.
“Willie Gibson has been great because he has a lot of experience. He demands a lot and wants high intensity from everyone, and I think I can cope with that. It’s been good, and you’ve got players like Paul McGowan and Josh Todd, who have been with different clubs over the years. You know what they want from you, and they give you lots of information on the pitch.
“It’s just about listening and taking that in when playing. I think overall the time there has helped me develop my character.
“Having that feeling of being disappointed that I’ve not made the starting 11 or whatever, it’s good for me. Feeling and experiencing those moments are important because every player has them. Dealing with them at my age is important.”
Annan are battling to avoid the drop in League One. As such, every game is vital for the club, and Ross has had to deal with the pressure of playing in highly important games.
With the job not done yet at Annan, he will apply himself fully and will then return to Motherwell for pre-season with his own ambitions in mind.
“I’ll give it everything to help the club achieve its goals between now and the end of the season,” Ross said.
“When pre-season comes around, I’ll have some targets in mind. My thoughts are always going to be about playing in the first-team at Motherwell. I’ll see if I can come back one of the fitter boys, and if I can get in the manager’s eye-line and he likes me, it’ll put me in a good spot.
“I want to be playing for Motherwell; this is the club I’ve grown up playing for. Getting the new deal is clarity, but it doesn’t let me relax. I can focus on football and not contract stuff.”
The women of steel battled league leaders Hibernian to the final whistle but were forced to leave the Scottish capital with nothing, as the Edinburgh side capitalised on two lapses in concentration in their march towards the league title.
Motherwell started brightly and the performance certainly looked promising in the opening 15 minutes, as the visitors pressed the Hibernian backline, but the hosts were quick to capitalise on a mistake in the Motherwell backline. McGovern netted early in the first-half to give the hosts the lead, before Reilly doubled the hosts advantage seconds before the close of the half.
Paul Brownlie – whom earlier in the day had been nominated for SWPL Manager of the Year award – named a much changed side from the Scottish Cup Semi-Final last weekend. Brodie Greenwood and Sienna McGoldrick assumed their places in midfield, with defender Jo Addie captaining the side.
Motherwell looked threatening from the beginning and were menacing when going forward, with chances falling to both Louisa Boyes and Bailley Collins. However, the hosts showed no signs of easing their SWPL title charge, and reaped the rewards seven minutes later. A weak back-pass gifted the Hibees possession in the Motherwell 18-yard-box, and McGovern raced through before watching her shot trickle over the line, giving the hosts the lead.
The home side capitalised on Motherwell’s frustrations and continued to turn up the heat moments before the half-time whistle. After another lengthy stoppage, a beautifully weighted corner found its way to Reilly in the box, who rose highest to power home into the top-corner, leaving Mutch static in the Motherwell goal .
The Motherwell stopper was soon called into action, reacting brilliantly with an outstretched leg to deny Hibs a second from close-range. Motherwell remained resolute, and pushed for a route into the game, but despite chances from Katie Rice and Eilidh Austin coming close, the hosts held out for the three-points.
A frustrating display, with positives to take for the women of steel, as they turn their attention to the weekend when they take on title chasers Rangers at Broadwood Stadium.
Andy Halliday and Calum Ward have both signed contract extensions.
Andy Halliday has signed a contract extension that will see him remain at Fir Park for the 2025/26 campaign.
The 33-year-old has made over 50 appearances for the club since arriving in January 2024 and played in every match during the 24/25 season.
“I’ve loved my time here, and I was really eager to extend that,” Andy Halliday adds.
“It’s really encouraging to see the groundwork being put in place for next season, which I think everyone should be optimistic about.
“We’ve had some special moments this season, including Hampden and the Friday night win over Dundee United, which are the moments that make you appreciate where you play your football. I want to thank all the fans for their support since I arrived, and I’ll get back to work once again.”
Scoring four goals and assisting four times, he was awarded the Players’ Player of the Year award for his consistency and durability throughout the campaign.
“I’ve been so impressed by Andy since I arrived,” manager Michael Wimmer said.
“He has trained and played at such a high level all the time, and it’s great to get him signed up for next season. He is a role-model professional for every other player and a great character to have in the dressing room.
“We’re continuing to sign players for next season, which is great, and I’m glad we’ve been able to make progress in that department, as there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes.”
Calum Ward signed a one-year contract extension, with the club holding the option of a further year.
“Calum is a great guy and has shown an excellent attitude,” Michael Wimmer added.
“I was keen to get him on board for next season. He has shown real quality in training, and it will be interesting to see the competition for the goalkeeping position.”
The goalkeeper arrived on deadline day in February, initially signing a contract until the end of the current season.
“The club have been brilliant with me, and the last few months have been great,” Calum Ward said.
“I will keep working hard in training and will be looking to impress. The goalkeeping group here are great, and we’re constantly pushing each other. I’m looking forward to the rest of my time here.”
We will be running a supporters bus for our season finale against Ross County on Sunday 18 May.
The bus will leave from outside the Cooper Suite at 9am and return straight after the match. Price per person is £30 and your place can be secured here.
You can book your spot on the bus here.
If we do not get sufficient numbers, we will not be able to provide this service. Updates on numbers will be communicated periodically in the lead up to the day.
Fresh from their appearance at the National Stadium, Motherwell turn their attention to the Scottish capital, with league leaders and title-chasers Hibernian the hosts at Meadowbank.
Motherwell will travel to the Leith-side outskirts of the Scottish capital, looking to redeem themselves following a spirited defeat to Glasgow City in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final last weekend.
Paul Brownlie’s side will also be looking to reverse their previous fortunes at Meadowbank following a four-nil defeat last December.
The Tale of the Tape
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Motherwell were 90-minutes away from their first major domestic cup final since 2018, but nine-time champions Glasgow City emerged with a comfortable four-nil victory at Hampden Park.
The women of steel will leave the Southside of Glasgow encouraged by their competitive first-half display, and will look to continue to build onto their final matchday’s of the 2024/25 SWPL fixture list.
top-six shootout on hold this weekend, as they prepare for a monumental season-defining tie against Glasgow City at Hampden Park.
Paul Brownlie will near closer to a full eligible squad this evening, with Brodie Greenwood and Eilidh Austin both returning to the matchday squad.
Hibernian
Grant Scott’s side remain narrowly perched at the top of the SWPL table, two-points clear of nearest rivals Rangers, earning 20-wins from 27 top-flight fixtures this season.
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased online prior to the game HERE or through the turnstile at Meadowbank.
*Concession prices apply to under-13s and those over-65.
On Saturday, the annual Motherwell FC Player of the Year event took place at Dalziel Park Hotel to celebrate the achievements of players within our first-team, Women’s team and Academy.
The first award of the evening that was up for grabs was the Academy Player of the Year. For his consistency and mature performances, Mikey Booth picked up the award chosen by his coaches. Unfortunately, Booth was unable to attend the event but said in a short video that was played on the evening that he couldn’t wait to get back on the pitch. Speedy recovery, Mikey.
The next award was for the Women’s Player of the Year. Paul Brownlie’s side have had their most successful season since his arrival at the club in 2021. The Women of Steel secured their first-ever top-six finish in the SWPL and also reached the semi-final in the Scottish Cup.
A remarkable campaign for the squad as a whole, but it was Louisa Boyes who picked up the award on the night. The forward has played 26 games this season and scored nine times. The current top goalscorer within the squad, Boyes has been instrumental in the success the team has had in the last 12 months.
An interview with Louisa Boyes can be found here.
The third award of the evening was for the Young Player of the Year. Kai Andrews, Lennon Miller and Ewan Wilson were all nominated in this category. Lennon Miller won the award, having impressed in his second full season of first-team football. The 18-year-old has over 30 appearances thus far in 2024/25, scoring on four occasions.
Motherwell’s youngest ever player became the club’s youngest ever captain in November and even led the team out onto the Hampden turf in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup.
Next up, Top Goalscorer. This season, the goals have been spread out amongst the squad, with four players currently on five goals and another on four goals for the season. Tawanda Maswanhise, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Callum Slattery and Tom Sparrow shared the prize, with all four players finding the back of the net five times each.
On the subject of goals, Goal of the Season was the next award. After the public had their say, Tawanda Maswanhise returned to the stage to collect the prize for his incredible goal against Rangers in December. Plucking the ball out of the air and swivelling on the ball to beat the defender, he fired into the back of the net to make it 2-0 at the time.
Maswanhsie has had a real impact in his first full season in first-team football. He was a late arrival but made an instant impact against Kilmarnock and quickly became known for his skill, speed and flair. With five goals and three assists, the Zimbabwean has had an impressive introduction to Scottish football, having arrived from Leicester. Paired with his success on international duty by scoring the goal that confirmed Zimbabwe’s spot at AFCON, the winger has his eyes set on another successful campaign next year.
An interview with Tawanda Maswanhise can be found here.
The coaches then had their say for their Player of the Year. Michael Wimmer and his staff chose Lennon Miller as their winner, who picked up his second award of the evening. Starting all eight of Wimmer’s games in charge, the 18-year-old has, by no surprise, caught the eye of the German manager from the off.
The players also got their say on the Players’ Player of the Year. Lennon Miller, Liam Gordon, Andy Halliday, Callum Slattery, Aston Oxborough and Dan Casey all got voted, but in a tight vote, 33-year-old Halliday won the vote by just two votes. Having featured in all 42 games this season, starting in 39 of those, the midfielder has been an ever-present in the Steelmen’s squad this season.
Scoring four goals, including the opener at Hampden, Halliday has been a consistent performer at the heart of the Motherwell midfield.
An interview with Andy Halliday can be watched here.
The coveted Player of the Year prize was the last award of the evening. For the third time, Miller returned to the stage to collect his prize, having comfortably won the public vote. These awards would be followed by a nomination for the PFA Young Player of the Year award, more recognition for one of the finest talents in the country.
An interview with Player of the Year and triple award winner Lennon Miller can be found here.
A big thank you to all our sponsors and those who attended. Your support is much appreciated.
Motherwell make the trip to Dundee on Saturday 3 May in the William Hill Premiership.
Kick off is 3pm.
Tickets are available to buy online.
Motherwell supporters will be accommodated in the Bob Shankly Stand and tickets will be available to purchase online only (with the exception of wheelchair/Ambulant & PA)
| Away Stand | |
| Adults | £26 |
| Over 65 & Full time Students | £16 |
| Under 18s | £12 |
| Under 12 (Must be accompanied by adult) | £5 |
| Ambulant Disabled and Carer | £16 |
| Wheelchair and Carer | £16 |
Ambulant/Wheelchair & Carer will be available to purchase directly from Dundee FC Ticket office by calling 01382 889966 or emailing tickets@dundeefc.co.uk. Supporters must be in receipt of PIP/DLA.
There will be no cash gates in operation on matchday however, tickets will be available to purchase online up until kick off.
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.
We will be wearing our home kit for this match.
There are no new injury concerns.
Motherwell took a major step towards securing their Premiership status on Saturday, winning 3-2 against bottom side St Johnstone. Callum Slattery scored his fifth goal of the season as he continues to make up for lost time through injury, with Johnny Koutroumbis netting his first in Motherwell colours also.
Tom Sparrow continues his fine season, scoring his fifth in all competitions. That result means Motherwell cannot finish bottom this season and are safe from automatic relegation.
Opposition Report
Dundee are in the middle of a battle to avoid the relegation playoff spot but produced a terrific 1-0 victory over Hearts last Saturday to help boost their chances.
The result moved them two points clear of Ross County with four games to go. Simon Murray has been a key component for the Dee all season. His 20 goals this season saw him nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award this week alongside Celtic trio Kuhn, McGregor and Maeda.
With five games to go, and the potential of a relegation scrap looming, Motherwell knew a win against bottom-side St Johnstone would lift them away from any danger.
The game got off to the worst possible start for Michael Wimmer, as he watched his side concede to a Mackenzie Kirk strike early in the first-half. But his side rallied, and after a number of dangerous attacks, Callum Slattery and Johnny Koutroumbis had the Steelmen ahead at the break.
Tom Sparrow added a third to seemingly kill the game off, until St Johnstone found the back of the net for a second time to setup a nervous end to proceedings.
However, the points would stay in North Lanarkshire and with four games left, Motherwell’s target will be 7th place.
Lennon Miller has been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award for the second year running.
The 18-year-old has continued his upward rise, making 34 appearances in all competitions this season. The midfielder has scored four goals and assisted six times this season.
Having cemented his place in the starting 11 last season, Miller has remained an ever-present in the Motherwell midfield. After a number of injuries, having already become Motherwell’s youngest ever player back in 2022, Miller became Motherwell’s youngest ever captain.
He had the armband for the Steelmen’s trip to Hampden in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final.
Maturing and ticking off further milestones, he would be rewarded with his first ever call-up to the senior Scotland side in March.
Narrowly missing out on this award 12 months ago, Miller is in the running once again as he looks to become the first Motherwell player to win the award since James McFadden in 2003.
“It’s always an honour to be nominated for these awards,” Lennon Miller said.
“This season has had its highs and lows. Captaining the club at Hampden and for the other games was a massive privilege that will stay with me for the rest of my career. Hearing I was called up to the Scotland squad was also a hugely proud moment for my family and me.
“I’ve tried to keep my head down this season and been looking for consistency every week. I’ve still got a lot to learn but will continue to work hard. Hopefully we can have a strong end to the season.”
