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The tenth issue of ‘Steelmen’ is on sale now ahead of the Fir Parkers clash with Hibernian in the Ladbrokes Premiership. 

Here, we take a look at what can be found inside the 68-page programme.

Young midfielder Allan Campbell has enjoyed some of the finest few months of his career so far, following up on impressive displays in claret and amber with a call-up to the Scotland team – and the 20-year-old is the feature interview for the latest matchday magazine. 

‘Well boss Stephen Robinson and skipper Carl McHugh give their updates following a terrific run for the club, and we take a look back at Wednesday’s win over Dundee, as well as the historic victory over Rangers at Hampden.  

There are the usual updates from the Community Trust and the Well Society, along with another instalment of ‘Goal Zone’ – where the heroic’s of Louis Moult at Hampden feature. 

Feature writer Andrew Paterson profiles Fir Park Corner FC’s Chris Jones in his latest ‘We are the Motherwell FC’ piece. 

An in-depth look at Neil Lennon’s Hibs side is featured, as well as the new ‘Scouting Report’ section, where some of the Hibees key men are profiled. 

An update on Stephen Craigan’s U20s side is included too, with the youngsters in fine form and second in the Development League table.

Some historic features are again included in the programme, one looking at the career of Bobby Graham and the other looking at the hoodoo Robinson’s men managed to put to an end on Sunday afternoon in Glasgow.

Six pages of kids content remain, with quizzes, games and prizes to be won for young ‘Well fans.

You’ll also get an update from the Ticket Office as well as an in-depth look at tonight’s match-officials.

All this and more is available for £3 and is on sale from the Club Shop as well as the usual sellers located in and around the ground pre-match.

You can also order back editions or take a subscription to the magazine for the rest of the season by visiting the website of our publishers, Curtis-Sports.

The Steelmen head in to their third game in the space of a week as they prepare for the visit of Hibs tomorrow afternoon.

And following a strong run of form, Stephen Robinson’s side are in the midst of a four game winning streak after notching an important 1-0 win over Dundee on Wednesday night.

Three points now separate ‘Well from tomorrow’s visitors Hibernian, who also picked up a 1-0 win midweek heading in to their eleventh Premiership fixture of the campaign.

Neil Lennon’s side will be keen to maintain their fine run of form away from home, having gone undefeated on the road since March in league football.

And with a number options at his disposal following some impressive performances on Wednesday night, Robinson admitted he may have a selection headache on his hands.

He said: “There’s a confidence about the place and going in to games [the boys] don’t fear anybody and they obviously go in looking forward to games.

“When you’re winning that’s easy, you don’t feel tired and you just want another game to come as soon as possible.”

He added: “There’s not a lot of difference, there’s fine margins between the teams that I’m picking and at this moment in time we’ve won a lot of games, so it’s difficult to give those boys a lot of opportunities.”

[pullquote]I said to them that they could come back here and have a beer if they wanted to… but they said no. They wanted to show their face, acknowledge the crowd and get home to prepare for Dundee.[/pullquote]

Gaël Bigirimana and Alex Fisher came in to the fold and impressed, working tirelessly as the ‘Well held on to a fifth clean sheet in eight games.

Craig Tanner made the difference as his fifth minute finish proved the difference on a night when the Steelmen largely dominated proceedings at Den’s Park.

But one man who particularly impressed was Elliott Frear, the flying winger who returned to the starting eleven following a frustrating period on the sidelines with injury.

The Englishman completed 90 minutes and received a number of plaudits on a night when the Fir Park men looked particularly threatening down the left flank.

And the 27-year-old hopes to have put his injury concerns well and truly behind him as he prepares for tomorrow’s clash with the Hibees.

He said: “The boys are delighted and there’s a really good feeling around the football club at the moment. Everyone’s pulling together and winning football matches which is great.” He said.

[pullquote]We keep speaking about our togetherness and it’s not a lie, you can see that on the pitch and it does help when you win games obviously but we just want to carry that on now for the next few games.[/pullquote]

“We keep speaking about our togetherness and it’s not a lie, you can see that on the pitch and it does help when you win games obviously but we just want to carry that on now for the next few games.

“We’re in a very good position in the league at the moment. We’ve got three important games before the cup final for everyone to try and get a place in the starting eleven on that Sunday – but like I said we’re not getting ahead of ourselves and we’ll have a game plan for Saturday which hopefully we can carry out.”

Stephen Robinson will have a near full strength side to pick from as his team host the Edinburgh outfit for the first time since 2013 – with George Newell still on the mend from an injury lay-off.

	Motherwell V Hibernian
	Saturday 28th October 2017
	3.00pm
	Fir Park, Motherwell
	On sale now from the Fir Park ticket office. Also available on the gate.

Admission prices are as follows:

• Cheaper price is for John Hunter Stand
• Juniors are 15-years and under
• Concessions are listed as over 60, 16-18s and full time students
• Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Brian Davidson on 07725 917161

If you can’t make it tomorrow, don’t miss the action by tuning in to mixlr.com/motherwellfc for live commentary or follow the match on Twitter @MotherwellFC

You can see the match highlights on MFC TV’s YouTube channel, as well as full reaction and a match report right here on the official website.

We are pleased to announce we have a limited edition cup final scarf being produced in the Official Motherwell FC Tartan.

Each scarf will be embroidered with a commemorative crest, marking the occasion. They are 100% lambswool and are a fantastic quality, priced at £25 each.

To allow the Club to focus on Cup Final tickets, we have made exclusive arrangements with i4travel in Wishaw to take your orders and for collection.
To order your scarf please call i4travel on 01698 377510 or call in to the Shop:

i4travel
King Street
Wishaw
ML2 8BS

They are Open Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm and Saturday 10am – 3pm.

IMPORTANT COLLECTION INFORMATION

The scarfs will be available for COLLECTION ONLY on Friday 24th November 2017 from 3pm – 7pm and on Saturday 25th November 2017 from 9am – 4pm and must be collected from the i4travel Shop and not the Club.

There are only a limited number of scarfs available so please order now!

‘Well boss Stephen Robinson discussed his selection headaches ahead of Saturday’s league encounter with Hibs.

The Northern Irishman called on a number of fresh legs for Wednesday nights win over Dundee and admitted there is an air of confidence among his squad.

And with his side on a four game winning streak, Robinson revealed his players just want another game to roll around as soon as possible.

[pullquote]When you’re winning games that’s easy, you don’t feel tired and you just want another game to come as soon as possible.[/pullquote]

He said: “There’s a confidence about the place and going in to games they don’t fear anybody and they obviously go in looking forward to games.

“When you’re winning games that’s easy, you don’t feel tired and you just want another game to come as soon as possible.”

He added: “There’s not a lot of difference, there’s fine margins between the teams that I’m picking and at this moment in time we’ve won a lot of games, so it’s difficult to give those boys a lot of opportunities.”

Elliott Frear put his injury woes behind him with a tireless 90-minute performance against Dundee on Wednesday night.

And the winger turned his attentions to Saturday’s clash with Hibs as he spoke to the broadcast press this morning, admitting there is a “really good feeling” around the football club.

The Englishman reflected on his frustrating injury lay-off and revealed the togetherness among the Fir Park dressing room.

[pullquote]We’re not getting ahead of ourselves and we’ll have a game plan for Saturday which hopefully we can carry out.[/pullquote]

“The boys are delighted and there’s a really good feeling around the football club at the moment. Everyone’s pulling together and winning football matches which is great.” He said.

“We keep speaking about our togetherness and it’s not a lie, you can see that on the pitch and it does help when you win games obviously but we just want to carry that on now for the next few games.

“We’re in a very good position in the league at the moment. We’ve got three important games before the cup final for everyone to try and get a place in the starting eleven on that Sunday – but like I said we’re not getting ahead of ourselves and we’ll have a game plan for Saturday which hopefully we can carry out.”

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The SPFL yesterday announced ticket prices and allocations for the final of the 2017 Betfred Cup, which will take place at Hampden Park on Sunday, November 26.

The club has agreed an allocation of an initial 13,500 tickets for the match, with the ability to get more (approximately another 1,500) should they be required.

Both clubs enquired about the possibility of concession tickets in the South Stand, but were told this was not possible by the SPFL.

So ticket prices are as follows:

West Stand Sections A1 – A7 & B1 – B5

Adults: £30
Concessions: £15

South Section Lower Section P1 – P6

Adults: £35

South Section Lower Section O1 – O2

Adults: £40

South Stand Wheelchair: £15 Adult / £5 for Concession
West Stand Wheelchair: £10 Adult / £5 for Concession

Concessions are listed as Under 16s and Over 65s.

Details on when tickets will be available along with distribution information and priority, opening times and other details will be announced shortly.

Hospitality

Make sure you don’t miss out on our Centenary Suite, Millennium Suite and Joe Wark Lounge hospitality packages, all available at the cost of £95pp.

• Pay Bar available pre and post-match (bars open from 11am)
• Breakfast Roll served at 11.45am
• South Stand matchday ticket
• Official matchday programme
• Hospitality coach to and from Hampden with official parking
• Glass of sparkling wine on return
• 2-course meal – warming hot stovies and dessert (vegetarian option available)
• Motherwell legend Stevie Kirk as matchday host
• Raffle

Travel

Get ready to show your scary side this Halloween at our ‘Afraid in Motherwell’ party, here at Fir Park!

As the Steelmen host Hibernian on Saturday, October 28, the home of the ‘Well will play host to a number of fun Halloween themed activities.

A children’s fancy dress party, games and prizes will take place in the Cooper Bar from 11am ’til 12:30pm, and a competition will take place to pick the best 10 costumes on show.

The child, who will be entitled to a free match ticket, will also get the chance to be a mascot that afternoon for the clash with the Hibees. At half time, there will be a Thriller dance for the kids to take part in too.

Places are limited and entry is strictly by ticket only. Tickets collection arrangements will be sent with confirmations.

Parents/guardians will collect the youngsters from the Cooper Suite at 12:30pm. Food and drinks are served in the suite, which is a family area, from 12:30pm. There will be fun activities, a signing zone and face painting taking place from 12:30 until kick-off at 3pm.

The referee for Saturday’s Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Hibernian at Fir Park is Bobby Madden.

The match will be Bobby’s third in charge of the Steelmen this campaign – after the 39-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, took charge of the 2-1 loss against Rangers on the opening day and the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock, both at Fir Park and both in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

However, the official has not refereed a Hibs match since their return to the top-flight.

His overall record in charge of the Steelmen reads eight wins; fourteen defeats and one draw from twenty-three games. The Fir Parkers have netted 31 times, and conceded 44. In those games, he has booked 68 players, 37 of those cautions flashed at players wearing Claret and Amber.

Three players have been sent for an early shower, Anthony Stokes for a lunging tackle on Keith Lasley at Celtic Park last season, Stuart Carswell – who came off the bench against Partick and picked up two yellows – and Keith Lasley after the now-assistant manager picked up a red card for a late challenge on Kenny McLean.

Bobby will be ably assisted by David McGeachie and Alan Mulvanny, with David Lowe on fourth official duties.