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Next up - Motherwell at Rugby Park

3 weeks ago | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

Motherwell travel to Kilmarnock on Saturday knowing a win is needed to keep fading hope of a top six place alive. Those who watched the Steelmen’s abject showing at Pittodrie last week will fear that the new manager bounce that delivered seven points from the previous three has now gone flat.Can the team recover to produce the high energy performance that suggested a push to the top six was a realistic expectation?
Twenty years ago - Motherwell in the League Cup final

1 month ago | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

In March 2005 Motherwell reached the League Cup final. The result was a disappointing 5-1 defeat to Rangers but given that the club had just emerged from a spell in administration ‘Well fans had plenty to cheer. As a reminder, here’s a look at the players who got us there.This was published on FPC in the run up to the final. Gordon Marshall – 90 v Morton (clean sheet), 90 v ICT, 90 v Livi (clean sheet), 120 v Hearts. Totals: 4 appearances, 390 minutes, 2 clean sheets.
Four in at Fir Park a week ahead of the winter window end

Jan 24, 2025 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

With a week remaining in the winter window Motherwell have already brought in four new faces. Two ‘keepers, a midfielder and a striker should bring some relief to Stuart Kettlewell’s selection problems in the face of the continuing injury crisis. The injury to Aston Oxborough and the recall of Krisztian Hegyi promted an immediate need for replacements between the sticks. Archie Mair was rushed up from Norwich City and within twenty four hours he was on the field facing Hibs.
Next up - Motherwell back in Perth

Jan 22, 2025 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

Motherwell head back up to Perth on Saturday hoping that a league win will soften the blow of the cup defeat. The Steelmen left McDiarmid Park last weekend with the boos of the travelling support still ringing in their ears. The poor performance that led to the cup loss was delivered by a team weakened by injuries to key players. Nevertheless, many ‘Well fans held the view that too many wearing claret and amber were not fully committed.
Struggling Saints knock 'Well out the cup

Jan 18, 2025 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

Motherwell were knocked out the Scottish Cup after a poor display that allowed St Johnstone to advance with the only goal of the game. More than 2,000 Motherwell fans suffered as they saw Stuart Kettlewell’s injury ravaged side clearly second best to struggling St Johnstone. The home side should have been further ahead at the break but they had done enough against the unorganised visitors.
Next Up - Motherwell have cup duty in Perth

Jan 15, 2025 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

Motherwell and St Johnstone meet on Saturday at McDiarmid Park in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. The last cup meeting with St Johnstone in Perth was in 2004. Motherwell won 3-0 thanks to a couple from David Clarkson and a first ‘Well goal from a young Scott McDonald. The travelling support could not be accommodated in the stand behind the goal and the excess was moved to the main stand after the game had started. There will be another good representation from Lanarkshire.
Next up - Hibs at Fir Park

Nov 27, 2024 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

Motherwell will look to resume winning form when Hibs visit Fir Park on Saturday. After the disappointing loss in Dingwall last weekend the team will be determined to make amends for the under par performance. Zack Robinson broke his duck with a late header but his chance was one of very few successes in the forward are of the pitch. ‘Well fans will hope that Tawanda Maswanhise will be back in the starting eleven to offer his support to the chosen striker.
Next up - Motherwell at Tannadice

Oct 26, 2024 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

Motherwell and Dundee United will face off at Tannadice on Wednesday as both hope to recover from weekend defeats. ‘Well fans turned up at Fir Park on Sunday offering support for the team but knowing that an uphill battle lay ahead. They will be more optimistic about their chances on Wednesday. The home stands were mightily impressed with their favourites after the opening spell against Celtic. The scoring chances were all for Motherwell.
Next up - Dundee at Fir Park

Oct 16, 2024 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

The league season resumes with the visit of Dundee to Fir Park on Saturday. The visitors started the season brightly enough with a high scoring romp through the early stages of the League Cup. A win and a couple of draws got the league campaign underway before the departure of Luke McCowan to Celtic disrupted the flow of points. Since the midfielder’s move at the end of August Dundee have yet to win a game.
Mothertwell seal a trip to Hampden with a 2-1 win over Dundee United

Sep 19, 2024 | motherwell-mad.co.uk | John Wilson

Motherwell beat Dundee United 2-1 to claim a place in the League Cup semi-finals. The crucial goals came from Zach Robinson and Lennon Miller in added time at the end of each half. Miller’s spot kick caused an eruption as the old stadium rocked when the crowd celebrated the match winner. Once again Stuart Kettlewell put his faith in an unchanged opening line up for this high profile encounter under the Fir Park lights.