John Wilson

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Articles

Motherwell reveal a new strip and a new defender

1 week ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

The traditional claret band returns to the ‘Well home strip for the new season and Jordan McGhee is unveiled as the latest signing. The strip is instantly recognisable as a classic with the addition of thin vertical threads in claret.It is sure to be a popular item in the ‘Well shop. Those intent in turning out in the full kit will have to invest £94 for the privilege (shirt £55, shorts £25 and socks £14).The shop will be happy to take your orders.
Season 2025/26

1 week ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Motherwell's fixtures, results and reports for 2025/26 Date Opponents V Competition Result Sat Jul 12: 1500 Clyde A League Cup Tue Jul 15:1945 Peterhead H League Cup Sat 19 Jul: 1500 Stenhousemuir A League Cup Premier Tue 22 Jul: 1500 Morton H League Cup Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership Premiership...
Motherwell learn Premier Sports Cup group

1 week ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Footymad Motherwell will start the new season in July with four games in the League Cup group stage. Wednesday's draw delivered the following - Group G Pot 1: Motherwell Pot 2: Morton Pot 3: Stenhousemuir Pot 4: Peterhead Pot 5: Clyde Thirty seven SPFL clubs (excluding the 5 taking part in UEFA competitions) together with invitees Bonnyrigg Rose, Brechin City and Brora Rangers combined to form the eight groups of five that form the first round of the League Cup.
Twenty one in Motherwell squad list

1 week ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Footymad Motherwell’s end of season squad update shows a current complement of twenty one players on the books for the new season. Twenty players were already committed for at least one more campaign and they were joined with the first new capture, Lukas Fadinger.He is a 24 year old Austrian midfielder, a target of the now departed Michael Wimmer.
Motherwell without a manager as Michael Wimmer returns to Germany

2 weeks ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Michael Wimmer has shocked Motherwell fans by leaving the club after only three months in charge. The club confirmed the news late on Friday afternoon just a week into the close season.The statement on the club website explains that there are family reasons that forced the decision. The club is in the middle of the annual squad transition and there must be some chaos behind the scenes as players and agents adjust to the new reality. The search for a replacement is already underway.
Review of Season 24-25

2 weeks ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Season 24/25 delivered top flight safety with room to spare, a change of manager and a recommitment to fan ownership. Tony Watt returned on loan from Dundee United to cap a busy ‘Well window. He passed the 100 game mark as the season ended.Cash was splashed for Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and a 21 year old Zimbabwean, Tawanda Maswanhise, was given an initial six month contract.There were 17 new signings.
Motherwell end the season with a draw in Dingwall

3 weeks ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Motherwell ended the season with a 1-1 draw against play-off bound Ross County in Dingwall. Michael Wimmer fielded a much changed starting eleven as he spread the appearances throughout his squad.Unfortunately the altered eleven were well off the pace as Ross County romped to the break with a deserved one goal lead.
Next up - Motherwell end the season in Dingwall

3 weeks ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Motherwell’s season ends on Sunday away to Ross County.Can the Steelmen finish with a flourish? Three second half goals on Wednesday delivered a comfortable win for Michael Wimmer’s team against Kilmarnock’s ten men.There were plenty of smiles on show as the team took their farewell bow at Fir Park and that sense of a job well done will carry them to Victoria Park.
Motherwell enjoy a three goal win over Kilmarnock

3 weeks ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Motherwell delivered a 3-0 win over Kilmarnock to send their fans home happy after the last game of the season at Fir Park. In the end it was a convincing win for Motherwell and there was even space for a late substitution to enable a standing ovation for Lennon Miller in what most suppose was his last outing in claret and amber at Fir Park.
Motherwell fail to impress in Edinburgh

1 month ago | footymad.net | John Wilson

Motherwell lost 3-0 to Hearts at Tynecastle.Thankfully safety was secured last week. Such was the heat in Gorgie that the referee allowed refreshment breaks in each half.Motherwell were unable to use any to get their mindset focussed on winning the game. The visitors were backed by a claret and amber balloon fest but the support rarely saw their favourites in control.Chances were in the main limited to set pieces and long range efforts and most of the game was spent in defence.