| 2 | Celtic | 35 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 3 | Rangers | 35 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 36 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 58 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 54 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | -4 | 49 |
Stuart McKinstry is still ‘buzzing’ to be playing for the club he grew up supporting.
The winger scored his first two goals and scooped the player of the month award for October but is keeping his two feet firmly on the ground and is looking forward to the tricky test that Hearts pose in their next cinch Premiership match.
We are delighted to showcase our new official Motherwell FC tartan range.
The tartan, originally designed by Scott Mcilvaney back in 2017, will now be used across a range of products, including formal kilt purchasing and hire from our partners at Slanj Kilts in Glasgow.
In addition, the ‘Well Shop will carry a number of products at launch with more to follow in the weeks and months ahead.
“We’ve been working on this range and our partnership with Slanj for some time now, so it’s great to finally have it launched,” CEO Alan Burrows said.
“I would like to thank Scott at Touchdown Tartans for his help not only creating the beautiful tartan in the first place, but his efforts to ensure the club could release it across a range of products.
“We already have a number of really nice tartan items, with plans to grow the range over the weeks and months ahead.”
Click here for a number of official Motherwell FC tartan products in the Well Shop.
Click here for the official Motherwell FC tartan kilt purchase at Slanj Kilts. To hire the tartan wear, please click here.
With the world cup fast approaching, Steven Hammell is looking for a good run of form to push his Motherwell side up the table before the break arrives.
Starting with a trip to Tynecastle on Sunday in the cinch Premiership, the Motherwell gaffer knows the strength and depth that Hearts have within their ranks and any personnel changes will not weaken their side in the slightest.
Stuart McKinstry has been called up to the Scotland Under-21s squad, who will take on Iceland at Fir Park.
The on-loan winger caps off a fine October with another call-up to Scott Gemmill’s side for preparation match ahead of the start of the next set of European Championship qualifiers which get underway in the new year.
The match will take place on Thursday 17 November with a kick off time to be confirmed in due course.
Entry to the match will be free for everyone, with this match being a no ticket event.
Stuart McKinstry is your October player of the month.
The Leeds loanee bagged two goals, against Rangers and Aberdeen as he pipped Matt Penney by one vote to win the award.
Rolando Aarons’ loan from Huddersfield Town has been terminated.
The club had agreed with the Terriers that should the winger sustain a longer-term injury during his stay at Fir Park, the agreement could be brought to a premature end.
Regretfully, following his injury against Hearts last month, it is unlikely the Jamaican international would feature for the first team again until the end of the year.
“We are gutted for Rolando more than anything as he’s a very talented player who really wanted to be with us and help us,” Steven Hammell said.
“However, he has had such an unfortunate time with injuries throughout his career. One of his most consistent runs was when he was last with us, and we had hoped we could replicate that.
“Sadly, that hasn’t been the case. We wish Rolando all the very best in his recovery and his career and thank him for his efforts both back in early 2020 and now.”
We’re asking both sets of supporters to bring along items for our food bank collection at our match with Celtic on Wednesday 9 November.
We’re collecting items on the day of the game for the Maranatha Motherwell Food Bank.
We are asking fans to bring what they can to support this important cause, so that those in need can receive a food parcel to help.
“Unfortunately, food banks are now having to play a vital role in helping the most vulnerable in our community,” CEO Alan Burrows said.
“Given soaring inflation levels, rising interest rates and the energy crisis, more and more people are tragically having to rely on the thoughtfulness and generosity of others to help feed their family.
“Over the last few years, Motherwell fans have really stepped up to the mark and helped stock up food banks all over Lanarkshire. This year, as we approach the cold winter months, we are asking those who can to once again help.”
Items needed are:
Soup
Beans
Tinned pasta
Custard/ Rice Pudding
Tinned Fruit
Tinned Meat
Meals in a tin
Tuna
Pasta n Sauce
Noodles
Long Life Milk
Breakfast Cereal
Tinned Vegetables
Potatoes in a Tin
Toiletries -soap, shower gel, Shampoo etc
Tea/coffee
Motherwell fans can drop off at the Cooper Stand car park. Celtic fans’ drop points are on your approach to the Tommy McLean Stand. Collections are available from 6pm.
Thank you for your help. Your contributions will be a massive help to those in need.
It’s time to pick your Paycare Motherwell FC player of the month for October.
Matt Penney, Blair Spittal, Stuart McKinstry and Sondre Solholm are all in contention.
To vote, head over to our Facebook page.
Games played in October:
Our September player of the month, is up once again for nomination after another impressive month.
The Ipswich loanee has continued his fine run of form in October, playing a part in helping his side keep two clean sheets on the road. He also set Kevin van Veen up for his third goal against Ross County, while also playing Joe Efford in for his goal against the Highland side.
Penney has played every minute of every game in a hectic schedule.
Despite coming off in the first half against Hibernian and missing the subsequent match through injury, Blair Spittal is once again up for player of the month.
Spittal played the ball back into the danger area, which led to our goal against Celtic at the start of the month.
He also got an assist against Dundee United, setting up Sondre Solholm with an inch perfect cross into the box for the defender to power into the net.
The on-loan winger notched up two goals in four starts this month, including his first ever goal in claret in amber.
The boyhood Motherwell fan has worked his way into the starting eleven this month, scoring his first goal for the club with a perfectly placed free kick against Rangers.
He made is two goals in two league games when he controlled and drilled the ball into the net against Aberdeen.
After building up a formidable partnership with Ricki Lamie at the heart of the defence, Sondre Solholm get his first player of the month nomination this season.
With 70% of his ariel duals throughout the month, he has proven to be tough to get past for attackers.
Keeping two clean sheets in the month, the Norwegian got his first Motherwell goal with a powerful header against Dundee United in his last outing.
Motherwell are in midweek action against Partick Thistle on Wednesday 2 November in SWPL.
Kick off is 8pm at Petershill Park.
Entry for this fixture is via pay at the gate. Cash and card are accepted.
Adults: £7
Concessions: £5
U16s: Free
There is a live stream of the game on the Partick Thistle Women’s Youtube channel.
This is the first encounter between the two teams this season.
Last season, all matches were closely fought. With the last three matches between the teams ending in draws.
Thistle drew with Hibernian in their last match, with Motherwell narrowly defeated 1-0 by Hearts.
The Steelmen are back east to take on Hearts at Tynecastle in the first match in November.
Kick off is 3pm, Sunday 6 November.
Tickets are available to purchase online now by clicking here.
Ticket prices:
| (Away support) | |
| Adults | £27 |
| Over 65s / Full time Students | £19 |
| Under 18 | £14 |
| Under 16s | £7 |
| Under 13s | £5 |
| Wheelchair / Carer | £15 |
Important Information
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.
Both sides halted losing streaks with away wins at the weekend.
The Steelmen overcame Dundee United at Tannadice and Hearts defeated Ross County in Dingwall with Hearts’ previous league win being against Motherwell in September.
The Jambos travel to Turkey this week to take on Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday. ‘Well might be hoping for a European hangover as they go looking for their first win at Tynecastle September 2019.
Match Officials
