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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Motherwell FC player Billy Campbell.

Billy joined the club in 1968, arriving from Dundee. The winger went on to make 110 appearances for the Steelmen in his six-year stay at Fir Park.

Scoring 13 times, the Northern Irish internationalist returned to Motherwell later, where he was assistant manager to Willie McLean. He also featured for Hamilton Accies, Sunderland and Linfield.

Billy has passed away aged 81, and the thoughts of everyone at Motherwell Football Club are firmly with his family and friends at this sad time.

RIP, Billy.

The women of steel’s recent winless run came to a dramatic conclusion in the Granite City, as Motherwell fought off a late Aberdeen resurgence to seal a narrow 3-4 victory at Balmoral Stadium.

Recent addition, Keri Halliday netted the breakthrough on her Motherwell debut, with Dons skipper, Hannah Stewart finding the equaliser on the hour mark. Striker Carla Boyce restored the visitors advantage shortly before the half-time break – leaving Motherwell with a narrow advantage at the break.

The hosts levelled the scoreline for the second time shortly after, with Bridget Galloway finding the net from distance. Boyce converted her second from the penalty spot on the hour mark after being fouled in the Aberdeen box. Boyce completed her hat-trick in the latter stages of the game, escaping her marker before dispatching her strike into the bottom-right corner. Aberdeen scored a late consolation, but the women of steel held out to secure their first victory of Iain Robinson’s tenure.

Head Coach, Iain Robinson started the women of steel’s two new arrivals from the outset, with Hearts loanee, Keri Halliday and Australian youth international, Milly Boughton both named in the starting XI.

After intense pressure on the Aberdeen goal, Motherwell finally found the breakthrough. Halliday burst through on the left-flank before driving at pace towards the Dons penalty area. The youngster cut the ball onto her right-foot before dispatching a magnificent long-range strike over the head of Katie Cox.

Aberdeen skipper, Hannah Stewart made it level shortly after, with a composed finish beyond Emma Thomson.

Boyce soon restored Motherwell’s advantage moments later, with a defensive mix-up allowing Boyce to capitalise with a low strike into the bottom-right corner.

The Dons equaliser came suddenly against the run of play, with Galloway clipping an audacious delivery over the head of Emma Thomson, with the ball nestling comfortably into the top-right corner.

Boyce restored Motherwell’s advantage for a third time from the penalty spot, with the striker completing her hat-trick a moment later.

Abi Tobin narrowed the deficit in the latter stages of the contest, but Iain Robinson’s side held out for the first three-points of the split.

Matchday 19 of the 2025/26 SWPL campaign, and the first of the post-split campaign awaits the women of steel this weekend, as they travel North to face Aberdeen at Balmoral Stadium.

Iain Robinson’s side will face a daunting fight to preserve their top-flight status, with the women of steel ahead of Aberdeen in the relegation playoff position on goal difference.

Motherwell will seek to right the wrongs from their previous meeting with the Dons, with the hosts striking in the latter stages to complete a narrow 2-1 victory. Midfielder, Lucy Ronald discussed the women of steel’s preparations ahead of their visit to the Granite City.

“Preparations have been really good heading into this weekend,” Ronald said.

“We are excited to get back onto the pitch, and push for a positive end to our season.

“We understand that every game is going to be so important in the split, so we aren’t taking our preparations lightly. We recognise the importance of starting in a positive manner, and we have to take belief into the game this weekend.

“Balmoral can be an incredibly difficult place to go, our last visit to Aberdeen showed that. We knew our performance wasn’t good enough or at the standards we’d expect from ourselves, and that’s something we’ve discussed internally as a squad, and is a result we want to put right this weekend.”

The women of steel will have two fresh additions in their matchday squad, with midfielder Milly Boughton and Striker Keri Halliday both available to make their Motherwell debuts this weekend. Ronald noted that their additions has brought some additional positivity to the squad.

“It has been great to get them both in training, and settled into the squad,” Ronald added.

“They have both fitted in with the group really well, and will play a massive part in our push to preserve our status in the top-flight.

Stephen O’Donnell says it hurt last Saturday to suffer defeat against Dundee, and believes it’s about a positive reaction which has started this week in training. 

The defender breaks down his season as a whole, speaking about his development and approach to the new style.

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou says the remaining nine games will be filled with challenges and it’s very unlikely any top-six side will be unbeaten, and has laid down the challenge to his team to go and catch any of the sides above them in the table. 

Askou is looking forward to going up against Martin O’Neill, but respect aside, the Dane has full belief that if his side perform to their top level, they will win the match.

The team news is in for our trip to Parkhead on Saturday. 

Motherwell face Celtic and with Lukas Fadinger being a first-half substitute, and Aston Oxborough recalled from his loan spell at Dunfermline to cover Matty Connelly’s absence following a training ground injury, Jens Berthel Askou brought everyone up to speed this afternoon.

“Regan Charles-Cook suffered a small injury during the game last weekend,” the manager said.

“He will be out for a few weeks. Lukas [Fadinger] bumped his nose into an opponent in the game and had to come off but he’s fine and trained today. Eythor [Bjørgolfsson] had a knock in a session but was tested today and he’s good to go.

“Matty [Connelly] also had a knock and it’s very unlikely he’ll play at the weekend. That’s why we had to bring Aston back but if everything goes to plan, he can go back to Dunfermline.”

Wishing both Matty and Regan a speedy recovery.

Motherwell defied a late Aberdeen comeback in emphatic style, netting a decisive goal with the final kick of the game to continue their nine game unbeaten run whilst surpassing the Dons in the SWPL league table.

Motherwell comfortably cruised to a two-goal advantage in the first-half, with Kayla Jardine’s whipped delivery diverted goal-bound by the foot of an Aberdeen defender before striker Laura berry continued her remarkable goalscoring form with an exceptional solo-run and finish shortly before half-time.

The hosts were soon reduced to 10-players moments later leaving the women of steel firmly in the ascendency heading into the second-half. Despite controlling the first-half, the visitors lost their momentum, with Aberdeen responding with two quick-fire goals against the run of play.

As both sides looked certain to share a closely-fought point, defender Chelsie Watson powered home a header with the last kick of the game to secure the three points and ninth unbeaten game.

Head coach Paul Brownlie made two changes from the side that drew with Montrose at K-Park last weekend, with Bailley Collins and Rebecca Cameron settling for a place on the bench whilst Murron Cunningham and Emily Mutch both returning to the starting XI.

Knowing a victory would propel the women of steel to the top of the split, Motherwell started firmly on the front foot and soon netted the opener within the first two-minutes. Kayla Jardine’s whipped delivery from the left flank coasted across the face of goal and a mistimed Aberdeen interception forced the ball into their own net.

Murron Cunningham was next to test the Aberdeen goal, latching onto Amy Anderson’s precise through ball that sliced through the Aberdeen backline, but the experienced defender lost her footing on the artificial turf, reducing the momentum in her strike.

Morgan Cross carved the next opportunity, racing through a series of Aberdeen jerseys before curling a hopeful right-footed effort from the edge of the penalty area, but the strikers attempt was equally matched by an exceptional reaction save.

Motherwell continued to threaten the Aberdeen half, with the second following shortly before the half-time break. Striker Laura Berry regained possession with a clever interception on the halfway line before running directly through the centre of the Aberdeen half. The youngster skilfully switched the ball onto her left-foot before dispatching a calm and composed finish into the bottom-right corner.

Motherwell looked firm favourites to coast to their seventh victory throughout their impeccable unbeaten run when Aberdeen were reduced to 10-players following a verbal discussion with the match officials.

However, the women of steel suddenly lost their rhythm and momentum in the game, with Aberdeen netting twice in a prolific spell.

However, the women of steel’s never say die attitude prevailed. In the final minute of the game, Katie Rice’s whipped corner kick sailed invitingly to defender Chelsie Watson, who steadied herself before guiding a precise headed effort into the top-left corner to seal a dramatic victory on the road in the Granite City.

Jens Berthel Askou has won the Glen’s Vodka Manager of the Month award for February. 

The Motherwell manager receives his second accolade of the season, having won the award in December. He becomes the first manager to win the award twice in the same season since Graham Alexander in 2021.

Motherwell enjoyed a fruitful month during February. Playing five matches, the team scored ten goals and picked up ten points from a possible 12.

Wins over Dundee United, Aberdeen and St Mirren were backed up by an eventful 1-1 draw with title-chasing Rangers, despite being down to ten men for the latter stages of the match.

“The pride of the first team staff as well as the rest of the club fills me with joy as I share this award with all my colleagues at the club,” Jens Berthel Askou stated.

“While we are receiving praise and recognition on our journey, we strive to continue to develop and aim ambitiously for a strong finish to the season.”

Tawanda Maswanhise is your G4 Claims February player of the month. 

Maswanhise is now on 21 goals in all competitions this season, with the forward scoring against St Mirren in Paisley and Dundee United twice at Fir Park.

Well done, Tawanda.

Midfielder Milly Boughton has completed a loan deal from defending champions Hibernian until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old Australian youth international spent her formative years close to the Australian capital, Sydney, with the youngster breaking through at the Football New South Wales Institute.

The London-born central midfielder returned to the English capital at 16-years-old, joining West Ham United’s academy, and after a successful trial, Boughton began training with the first-team. Her first season within the club’s academy proved to be a productive one, with Boughton scoring eight-goals in 12-appearances for the Irons.

In 2023, Boughton departed West Ham for the academy of close-rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Boughton soon made her competitive first-team debut for Spurs, after being substituted in a three-nil victory over Bristol City in the English Women’s League Cup.

“I’m really excited to be at Motherwell,” Boughton said.

“The squad have been so welcoming, and it is an opportunity for myself to gain experience in the Scottish top-flight.

“I’m looking forward to getting started.”

After a brief loan-spell with Ipswich Town, the then 18-year-old traded Spurs for North-London rivals, Arsenal, with Boughton becoming the fourth Australian at the club – featuring alongside Matilda’s, Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Caitlin Foord.

In her only season at the Emirates, Boughton picked up the PGA under-21 League One Division and PGA Under-21 South Division titles with the young Gunners.

Last September, Boughton made the full transition into professional football, signing her first professional contract with defending champions, Hibernian.

Boughton has represented her national team throughout various age categories, after first being selected for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, before making the 25-player squad representing Australia at the tournament in Uzbekistan, with the Matilda’s finishing third.

“We’re really pleased to welcome Milly to the club,” Robinson noted.

“Milly is an exciting young player, who can really add competition to our midfield.

“We are looking forward to seeing her on the pitch.”