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U19s trio Jamie Pollock, Steve Howarth and Ross McKinnon have today signed one-year contract extensions at Fir Park.

All three, regulars for Gordon Young’s side last term, are now too old to play with the youth team.

However, their progress has been rewarded with one-year professional contracts and they will join the first-team squad next term.

Pollock, a creative midfield/forward player, is no stranger to the senior squad having already featured several times in the top team. He made his debut against Celtic in December of 2009, under then boss Jim Gannon, but has only featured on a few occasions since.

Centre-forward Howarth, who signed from Clyde last summer, made an immediate impact in Claret and Amber by bagging eight goals; enough to finish top-scorer for the team last season. He is joined by left-back and Captain Ross McKinnon, nephew of former ‘Well favourite Rab, who has been a consistent performer throughout the year.

As reported last week, U19s Liam Sloan, Bradley Halsman and Gavin Griffin have all left the club.

If you’ve joined us for Hospitality at Fir Park this season, chances are we’ve caught your special moment on camera.

2010/2011 has been one of the most successful in the clubs’ distinguished 125-year history.

We’ve had terrific highs including reaching the Co-operative Insurance Cup Semi Final, reaching the top-six in the SPL and finishing the season in a Scottish Cup Final.

Over and above that, we’ve had some terrific matches at Fir Park. Craig Kennedy and Angie Isaac have been in and about the ground on matchdays, visiting all our suites, snapping people enjoying the very best the club has to offer.

You can purchase your special memory, via motherellpics.com, over a number of products including photographic pictures, frames, Mouse Mats, Mugs, Jigsaws, Fridge Magnets and much more.

For the full season Hospitality Gallery, click here.

Motherwell Football Club are today delighted to announce the signing of striker Michael Higdon on a two-year contract.

The 27-year old Liverpudlian, on the score sheet fifteen times for St Mirren last season, was out of contract after spending two years at St Mirren Park.

The 6ft 2’ striker started his career with Crewe and made his debut for the Railwaymen aged 20 in December of 2003.

He moved to Falkirk in the summer of 2007 and scored 17 goals in his two seasons at the Falkirk Stadium, including the winning goal at Inverness on the final day of the 2008/09 season to avoid relegation.

Gus McPherson took him to St Mirren in the summer of 2009 and he caught the eye in the last campaign, scoring some excellent goals and even a hat-trick against Lanarkshire neighbours Hamilton Accies.

Speaking exclusively to motherwellfc.co.uk, Higdon said, “I am really pleased to be here and I can’t wait to get going.

“Last season went very well for me; it was just unfortunate it had to end when it did because when you are scoring goals, you just want the games to keep coming. It was hard to leave St Mirren as I really enjoyed my time there; they are a good club and I wish them all the best for the future.

“However, the opportunity to work with Stuart McCall was a big attraction. A lot of people I know in football speak very highly of him and the club certainly seem to be progressing and heading in the right direction.”

‘Well boss Stuart McCall added, “When I was made aware that Michael didn’t want to go back down South, which was first reported, he was our number one striking target.

“If you look at the way the game is played in Scotland, you need a physical presence. And, allied with his goal scoring record, we are hoping he will be a good signing for Motherwell.

“I actually remember him from his days at Crewe as a young lad; I seen him play a few times both as a midfielder and a striker

“He came up to Scotland with Falkirk and did well and likewise at St Mirren, he enjoyed a good spell. His SPL record last year was 14 goals in 29 games – that’s almost one goal in every two games; terrific in anyone’s language let alone for a team who are fighting near the bottom.

“Hopefully with the way we play, with two wide men, we can create opportunities and Michael can take them.

Michael passed a medical and signed his contract this morning but will only be registered a Motherwell player when the Transfer Window re-opens next Thursday, 9th June 2011.

Motherwell FC are today delighted to confirm that promising young star Shaun Hutchinson has signed a two-year contract extension.

Hutchinson, 20, roared back into the first-team in the second half of last season; new boss Stuart McCall managing to get the England U21 hopeful back to the form that made him a standout at the beginning of the 2009/2010 campaign.

His contract was due to expire next summer but after penning a new deal, he is now tied to the club until June 2014.

The young defender said, “As soon as the club made it known they were keen to extend my contract I was delighted to sign.

“I am really enjoying my football and to have the security for another three years is brilliant. The second part of last season was going great; the only disappointment being the season had to end as I was ready for another half.

“I also really enjoy working with Stuart McCall. His training is excellent and he has all the players really bursting a gut for him. It’s a great environment for any player, particularly one who is young and looking to develop their career.”

Chief Executive Leeann Dempster said, “This is a further demonstration of our commitment to producing and nurturing young talent at the club; we’re absolutely delighted Shaun has agreed to extend his deal.  Finding and keeping the best talent is critical to the future development of our football club.

“We have an overriding strategy here at Motherwell and this type of deal sits at the very core of it.

“There was interest in Shaun from some big clubs on both sides of the border but we have opted not to cash in on him at this point and under the stewardship of our excellent management team here at Fir Park, we know we can bring his game on even more.

“He has also shown real loyalty to the club and a desire to play and no praise is high enough as far as I am concerned.”

The club can confirm the following squad changes as of Wednesday 1st June 2011.

Leaving the club after their contracts expire will be:

4. Maurice Ross
21. Angelis Charalambous
23. Esteban Casagolda
24. Francis Jeffers
27. Steven Meechan
35. Liam Sloan (U19)
44. Gavin Griffin (U19)
45. Bradley Halsman (U19)

Also leaving the club following completion of their loans are:

17. Steve Jones
22. Gavin Gunning

The following players have been offered extended terms:

5. Stephen Craigan
8. Steve Jennings
12. Lee Hollis
28. Steve Howarth
32. Jamie Pollock
34. Tom Bradley
36. Ross McKinnon

Motherwell Football Club would like to sincerely thank all the players who are leaving the club for their efforts whilst at Fir Park and wish them every success in the future careers.

One of Motherwell’s first pre-season games of the 2011/2012 season will be at Dumbarton’s Strathclyde Homes Stadium.

The game, arranged as part of the deal that will see young Nicky Devlin join up at Fir Park for next season, will take place on Saturday July 9th.

A combination of first-team players and U19 prospects will play in the match with former Sons loans Ross Forbes and Jordan Halsman likely to feature.

Further information on kick-off times and ticketing arrangements will be confirmed soon.

‘Well boss Stuart McCall has admitted he would love to retain the services of Blackburn defender Gavin Gunning for the forthcoming season.

The Republic of Ireland U21 star spent the last five months of the season at Fir Park and performed terrifically well.

Now McCall hopes the 19-year old can form part of his plans for next term, but knows he is at the mercy of Stevie Kean and Blackburn Rovers.

“Gavin came up and did really well for us,” said McCall, talking to the Daily Express.

“He is still only nineteen but he came in and did a good job in a number of positions. I plan to speak to Blackburn to see what they plan to do with Gavin.

“He is in the last year of his contract and so it will be down to Rovers. I’m not sure if they want to put him back out on loan or keep him.

“I know the lad enjoyed it at Motherwell last season, so that will hopefully work in our favour.”

With the 2011/2012 campaign over and no more league action until July it’s going to be a long seven weeks.

Not to worry! You can start looking forward to the 2011/2012 season from June 17th with the brand new Motherwell SMS Text alerts service – “motherwellMobileZone”.

And the first alert will be our fixtures direct to your mobile – no matter where you are or what you are doing, we’ll send you our fixtures first, BEFORE they’re released online.

Simply text CLUB MWELL to 88442* you’ll receive the below benefits:

– First 4 fixtures of the season plus other key dates.

There’s no need to wait, sign up today and get our new season fixtures first.

*Premium SMS subscription is available for UK only. Texts costs 25p/text. This is part of the text alerts’ Gold package.

** The launch of the full Mobile Text Service which includes Team Line Ups, Goals, Half/Full Time Scores, Red Cards, Breaking News and Match Quotes will follow shortly.

Motherwell will make a welcome return to Masters football when the Selco Northern Masters kicks off at Braehead Arena on June 12th.

The Steelmen were losing Scottish finalists in 2005 and 2006 before eventually winning the tournament in 2007. Over 300 fans travelled south to Manchester for the Grand Final two months later but the Claret and Amber men fell to host club Man Utd at the first hurdle, after what can only be described as some questionable calls from the match official Jeff Winter!

‘Well were back at it again in 2008, but missed out on the Scottish Final for the first time, falling behind Rangers and Celtic on goals scored after all three teams finished on equal points with a level goal difference.

Surprisingly, that was the end of Motherwell’s involved in Masters Football – until now!

The Selco Masters Cup returns to the Braehead Arena this June with six of the best teams in the region ready to battle it out for the Northern Masters title and the chance to qualify for September’s Grand Final.

Captained by ‘Well Legend Stevie Kirk, ‘Well boast such names as Scott Leitch and Brian Martin. Masters regulars Eddie May, Paul Harvey and Ally Graham return whilst Mark ‘Mavis’ Reilly and Colin Meldrum will make their Motherwell “debut”.

For full event information, team news and ticket prices, visit www.mastersfootball.com.

‘Well fans have until close of business today to take up the fantastic ‘Early Bird’ discount on Season Tickets.

It has been an absolutely fantastic last year for the Fir Pakers with a Co-operative Insurance Cup Semi Final, a top-six finish and, on Saturday, a Scottish Cup Final.

You can help us repeat that by backing Stuart McCall and the lads in 2011/2012.

Incredibly, you can save as much as £637 as compared to pay-at-the-gate prices each week*and an adult and two juveniles ticket in the Davie Cooper Stand costs just £290

That’s not where the value ends though… Other than demonstrating your loyalty to Motherwell Football Club, why else should you become a Season Ticket Holder at Fir Park for 2011/12?

Here’s why:

• Claim up to two Under 16 season tickets absolutely free of charge in the Davie Cooper Stand.
• Hire any of our fabulous function suites at Fir Park free of charge!
• Get priority purchasing (if required) for tickets for European or Cup games.
• New for 2011/12: Through our new WELLevate scheme, claim a Under 12 season ticket absolutely free of charge in either the East or Phil O’Donnell Stands.
• New for 2011/12: Take advantage of our new scheme which entitles any Season Ticket holder to a range of discounts and offers from a variety of businesses throughout Lanarkshire and beyond including McDonalds, KFC, Brewers Fayre, Subway, Livingwell Health Club, Evans Halshaw, Pizza Hut and many, many more…

Easier to buy…

As ever, we’ve made buying your Motherwell Season Ticket as easy as possible. We will, once again, run the interest free option where fans can spread payments over four months (May, June, July and August) without incurring any additional charges.

If you want to spread payments, Zebra Finance will also return to offer the facility to pay over a 10-month period (19.9% APR).

How to buy…

• Pop into the Fir Park Ticket Office now.
• Phone our Ticket Office hotline on 01698 333 333 (Option 2).
• Book online at: http://motherwellfc.iristickets.co.uk/

Prices…

For a full price breakdown, Click Here

*Based on the 1x Adult and 2x Free Juvenile Season Ticket comparing to pay-at-the-gate prices of 15 Standard Games, 4 Premium Games and 1 Cup game (Cup game price average of £15 for adults and £5 for concessions).