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Richard Foster has departed the club to explore opportunities elsewhere.

Foster arrived in March 2023 and took up the role of Head of Academy Coaching. During his two-year stay, he became Lead Development Coach, working closely with the Under 18s group.

We wish him well for the future.

Jim Paterson has joined the club, taking up the position of Head of Academy Coaching.

A local boy, Paterson made his Motherwell senior debut in 2004 and went on to play over 100 games for the Steelmen.

Paterson joins the club to work closely with our future prospects.

“It feels like I’m coming home,” Jim Paterson said.

“Fir Park is a special place to me, and I feel proud to have been trusted with this key role at the football club. Motherwell Football Club has a reputation for producing our own talent.

“It’s an exciting time to be working here too. The manager has been implementing a brand new style of football with the first-team, and it’s an opportunity to learn that approach. The young players can develop so much using this style, and I look forward to working with all of them.”

Welcome back to Fir Park, Jim.

Motherwell B will complete their KDM Evolution Trophy league phase campaign on Tuesday 11 November against Queen of the South. 

Kick off is 7:45pm at Palmerston Park.

An adult ticket costs £12, with concessions going for £6. Under 16s cost £3.

You can buy online by clicking here.

Motherwell are three points off of 22nd place. They would need to win and hope for drastic goal swing in their favour to qualify for the next round. Currently, Hibernian B are three points ahead in the final qualifying spot, and have a ten goal better goal difference. St Mirren B are also three points ahead, and have a nine goal better goal difference.

We have a number of players out on loan at present. Let’s see how they have been getting on. 

Matty Connelly

Matty Connelly has been enjoying a run of games between the sticks with Airdrie this season in the Championship.

He has started and played all 90 minutes in each of the last eight matches for the Diamonds. Keeping one clean sheet in the process, Airdrie are finding life difficult in the Championship this season and are currently bottom of the league with 0 wins thus far.

• Appearances: 8
• Clean Sheets: 1

Scott Williamson

Defender Scott Williamson has picked up plenty minutes for Cowdenbeath so far this season.

He has played a further four games since our last report, starting three and coming on as a second half substitute in the other match. With five wins in 12 matches in the Lowland League, Cowdenbeath currently sit ninth in the table. Williamson recorded his second assist in Cowdenbeath colours in their last outing against East Stirlingshire.

He played the full 90 minutes in Motherwell B’s KDM Evolution Trophy opener against Hamilton, where the young team earned their only point of the campaign so far, where Williamson and the rest of the backline kept a clean sheet in the 0-0 stalemate.

• Appearances: 7
• Assists: 2

Ewan Wilson

Ewan Wilson has got his first minutes for Raith Rovers under his belt since our last report, starting the last three matches against Airdrie, Arbroath and Ross County. Beating the Diamonds and drawing 0-0 with Arbroath, Wilson played the full 90 minutes against Airdrie and Ross County, and was substituted on the 83rd minute in his second appearance.

Rovers are third in the standings after a strong start to the season, as they look to keep up with leaders St Johnstone.

• Appearances: 3
• Clean Sheets: 1

Olly Whyte

Olly Whyte is up to 12 appearances for Stenhousemuir already this season. A regular feature in League One, Whyte has also been representing the Warriors in the KDM Evolution Trophy.

Whyte scored his first Stenhousemuir goal against Peterhead last month. Out of his 12 appearances this season, ten have been from starts. Stenhousemuir have only lost one game this season which came against Hamilton, and have won all their KDM Evolution Trophy matches.

• Appearances: 12
• Goals: 1
• Assists: 1 

Nathan Lawson

Nathan Lawson has also featured regularly for Cowdenbeath and Motherwell B since our last report. The 17-year-old forward is now on seven appearances for Cowdenbeath, starting two matches.

Despite elimination from the Scottish Cup to the hands of Benburb, Lawson and Cowdenbeath will be pleased with their start in the Lowland League, having only lost five games from the opening 12.

Lawson has also played in three of Motherwell B’s KDM Evolution Trophy matches, and found the back of the net against East Kilbride in their second match of the league phase.

• Appearances: 7
• Goals: 0

Players and staff at Motherwell Football Club’s youth academy are working with North Lanarkshire Child Protection Committee to raise awareness about what we can all do to help keep North Lanarkshire’s children and young people safe.

We can all play our part by helping to make our communities safe, nurturing places for children to grow up in. Listening to what children say to us, being alert to concerns and taking their worries seriously helps children and young people feel valued and respected and encourages them to speak up if they don’t feel safe.

The long-established partnership sees the youth academy continue to back the child protection message by displaying the Child Protection Committee logo on their tops throughout the season.

The club will also display prominent child protection messages around Fir Park, as well as information on how to report concerns. Motherwell FC will also promote important child protection messages through their social media and digital channels.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership between our academy and the Child Protection Committee,” Commercial Director Suzanne Reid at Motherwell FC said.

“Our particular focus this year will be on keeping children safe online, especially in social media, where we know our children and young people can be at risk of bullying, abuse and exploitation.

“Our academy players and coaches will work to spread the message of internet safety across our local area.”

Protecting our children from harm is everyone’s responsibility,” Chair of the North Lanarkshire Child Protection Committee Judith Tait added

“We want our communities to take an active role in protecting children and promoting their rights to live safe and happy lives.

“We want to make sure that everyone understands how to help children stay safe online, what to look out for and is confident that they know what to do if they are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person.

“Working with the academy at Motherwell Football Club, we can extend the reach of our message amongst those who might not otherwise hear it.”

If you are worried about something that is happening to your child or a child you know, please speak out. You can contact a child’s health visitor or teacher, or contact the locality social work office or Police Scotland. All information shared is treated seriously, and the first priority will always be to make sure the child is safe.

North Lanarkshire’s Public Protection website provides further information regarding how to respond to concerns about children. Click here to visit.

Motherwell B make the trip to Stranraer on Tuesday 23 September as they continue their KDM Evolution Trophy campaign. 

Kick off is 7:45pm.

You can buy tickets at the turnstiles, there are no online sales.

• Adults- £12
• Concessions – £6
• Youths (5-16) – £3

Cash only at turnstiles.

Card payment can be made at the club shop.

We take a look at how our boys out on loan are getting on.

Matty Connelly

Matty Connelly made his first-team debut at Fir Park before joining Airdrie on loan for the season.

He made his debut in the Diamonds’ 2-0 defeat to Dunfermline, where the young keeper played the full 90 minutes. He also started and played the full game against Queen’s Park and Arbroath.

• Appearances: 3
• Clean Sheets: 0

Scott Williamson

Full-back Scott Williamson joined Cowdenbeath on loan for the season, as the club formed a new partnership with the Lowland League side.

He made his debut in a 5-1 defeat to Linlithgow Rose, coming on for the last 20 minutes off the bench. That short stint on the pitch earned him a start in his second match against Caledonian Braves, where his side won 2-1.

Williamson got his first assist in Cowdenbeath colours in his most recent outing against Tranent. The defender played the full 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw.

• Appearances: 3
• Goals: 0
• Assists: 1

Ewan Wilson

Ewan Wilson joined Raith Rovers on loan until January at the end of August. The full-back was an unused substitute for Raith’s draw with Partick Thistle last Saturday.

• Appearances: 0
• Goals: 0
• Assists: 0

Olly Whyte

Motherwell and Stenhousemuir entered into a Cooperation Agreement also, which saw Olly Whyte head to Ochilview on loan.

Playing in the Lowland League last season with Cowdenbeath, Whyte has now made the step up to League One action, and has made an impressive start to proceedings.

Whyte made his debut in a 1-0 win over Cove Rangers in August, starting and playing 60 minutes. Stenhousemuir have played four games since, winning two and drawing two. Whyte has started every match so far.

• Appearances: 6
• Goals: 0
• Assists: 0

Nathan Lawson

Nathan Lawson is also on loan at Cowdenbeath. The forward made his debut against Clydebank, coming on with less than 10 minutes to play. He was a substitute in his second match against Broxburn.

After those to substitute appearances, he earned his first start against Linlithgow Rose, and played 55 minutes before coming off.

In the most recent game against Cumbernauld, he played the final 19 minutes.

• Appearances: 5
• Goals: 0
• Assists: 0

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Aaron Thomson has been named in the latest Scotland Under 17 squad. 

The youngster will travel with the squad to Portugal to take part in a tournament.

The tournament is preparation for the squad ahead of Euro qualifying next month. Brian McLaughlin’s side will play three matches during their stay in Portugal, facing Serbia, Portugal and Italy.

This squad was named following a short training camp earlier this month.

• Scotland v Serbia
• Thursday 4 September 
• 2pm Kick Off
• Estádio da Coutada, Arcos de Valdevez

• Portugal v Scotland
• Saturday 6 September 
• 10am Kick Off
• Complexo Desportivo do Fão

• Italy v Scotland
• Tuesday 9 September 
• 10am Kick Off
• Estádio Manuela Machado

Aaron Thomson has been named in the Scotland Under 17 squad for an upcoming training camp.

The two-day training camp in Largs takes place this week, and will give Brian McLaughlin the chance to work with the group of players ahead of EURO Under 17 matches in October.

Good luck, Aaron.

Motherwell B open their KDM Evolution Trophy campaign against Hamilton Academical on Wednesday 13 August at Broadwood Stadium. 

Kick off is 7:45pm.

Tickets

Tickets can be bought online by clicking here.

Away fans should enter the Main Stand through turnstiles A & B. Disability and carer tickets are also available to buy via the Fanbase App.

Hamilton have informed us that they will be selling tickets at the stadium. Cash will be accepted at the turnstiles, and card will be accepted at the main reception.

Motherwell B’s opponents for the league phase of the KDM Evolution Trophy have now been confirmed. 

In the brand new format, the young team will face off against six different opponents in the league phase of the revamped competition.

Ticket details and dates have all still to be confirmed, but all matches will take place away from home.

The league phase will kick off on the midweek of August 12/13 and conclude on Tuesday November 11. All matches below are listed in order.

Fixtures

1.  Hamilton v Motherwell B 
2.  East Kilbride v Motherwell B 
3.  Clyde v Motherwell B 
4.  Stranraer v Motherwell B 
5.  Stenhousemuir v Motherwell B 
6.  QOS v Motherwell B