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Motherwell Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Stephen Hendrie.

The left back has joined on loan from Southend United until the end of the 2017/18 campaign.

Hendrie will go straight into manager Stephen Robinson’s squad for the trip to face Hibernian in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Wednesday night, pending international clearance.

“I’m relishing the challenge of getting some game time up here,” he said on his deadline day arrival at Fir Park.

“I played up here in the league for a good number of years and then went down south, got a good bit of experience and now come back up here ready to get more games under my belt and kick on.”

Hendrie started his career with Hamilton Academical, making his debut at the age of 16 and going on to play 117 times, before earning a move to West Ham United.

The 23-year-old then had loan spells at Southend and Blackburn Rovers, before returning to Southend on a permanent basis in the summer. Hendrie has also represented Scotland up to Under 21 level.

“We have been in the market for more options at left back throughout the window, so we are delighted to land Stephen on loan for the rest of the season,” manager Stephen Robinson said of the move.

“With Steven Hammell’s retirement and long-term injury to Ellis Plummer, it increased the need to bring someone in.

“Despite his young age, Stephen already has great experience in Scotland and has also learned from being at top clubs down south.”

Motherwell will travel to play Dundee in the fifth round of the 2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup.

The Ladbrokes Premiership side overcame Inverness CT in a fourth round replay on Tuesday night, setting up the tie on the weekend of Saturday, February 10.

Admission information for the game at Dens Park will be confirmed in due course.

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Motherwell are back in action in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Wednesday as they head to the capital to face Hibernian. 

Following consecutive 2-0 victories over Hamilton Academical and Ross County respectively, Stephen Robinson’s men headed to Edinburgh at the weekend and extended their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw at Hearts.

Travelling fans packed out their section at Tynecastle Park and your continued support at Easter Road is appreciated.

Adult tickets cost £22 and concessions go for just £12.

Tickets are available in advance from the ticket office at Fir Park. Tickets can also be bought outside Easter Road on the night of the game.

	Hibernian v Motherwell
	Wednesday 31st January 2018
	7.45pm
	Easter Road
	Tickets on sale from the Fir Park Ticket Office or pay at the ground

Admission prices are as follows:

Richard Tait believes Motherwell have rediscovered their winning mentality after a refreshing winter break.

Speaking to the broadcast press, the defender said that confidence is firmly back in the dressing room ahead of their second trip to Edinburgh in the space of five days.

And with Neil Lennon’s Hibs side up next, Tait expects a tough fixture, but it is one he is relishing.

[pullquote]Hibs are a very good team. They’ve got a lot of pace and players who can make things happen and I enjoy going there and playing against them.[/pullquote]

“Getting a point in the last minute against Hearts is something we can take confidence from,” the 27-year-old said. “The boys kept going all the way until the end so I think we got what we deserved.

“The break did us some good. We went away and came back refreshed.

“I think playing Hamilton straight away not only allowed us to get back from that loss at the end of the year, but allowed us to get our winning mentality back.”

Stephen Robinson says his side go in to Wednesday night’s clash against Hibs brimming with confidence.

The Steelmen face a second trip to Edinburgh in the space of five days following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hearts, and the manager is remaining focused on football ahead of the January transfer window closing.

Looking ahead to the Ladbrokes Premiership clash, Robinson said: “We’ve won two out of three and got a brilliant draw away to Hearts, and deservedly so. So there’s a real good atmosphere and we have another tough game against Hibs.

[pullquote]But we go in to it confident. It leads us in to three home games in the league and offers us a chance to build on what we’ve already done.”[/pullquote]

With the transfer deadline fast approaching, the Northern Irishman also addressed Celtic’s interest in goalkeeper Trevor Carson.

“In my opinion Trevor Carson is the best goalkeeper in the league,” the ‘Well boss said.

“We’ve rightly valued him at a price. We have to stand strong until his valuation is met. Until then, he’s very much our player.

“It’s strange to put games on deadline day and it’s a tough one for us, but my focus has to be on Hibs and we have to be focused on the game, but it’s football and these things happen.”

Goals from James Scott and Shea Gordon gave the young Steelmen victory at Glebe Park.

Under 20s manager Stephen Craigan was relieved to see his side finally play competitive football, after nearly two months without a game.

And he was even happier with the hard-working, determined performance from his side during their 2-1 win over Aberdeen.

Speaking to MFC TV at full-time at Glebe Park, Craigan reflected on an impressive three points in his sides first game of 2018.

[pullquote]When it went to 1-1 I thought, do we have the guts and the desire and the determination to go and win the game? And we did.[/pullquote]

“First and foremost, I think the result will stand out, but I also think the performance does too,” the Northern Irishman said.

“It’s been almost two months since our last competitive game on December 5^th, so it’s been a frustrating two months for the players.”

He added: “To put that effort in to the game for 90-minutes, the fitness levels that requires, asks even more questions of them, but I’m really pleased with the performance and the grit and determination.”

Motherwell returned to Development League action with a 2-1 win over Aberdeen, after nearly two months without a game.

Snow and ice led to countless postponements for Stephen Craigan’s youngsters over December and January, and following an early morning pitch inspection, the clash at Glebe Park was given the go ahead.

First team midfielder Ross MacLean was included in the starting line-up, with forwards Alfie Agyeman, Jamie Semple and James Scott all included from the start. Shea Gordon, returning from a long injury lay-off, made the bench.

Agyeman and Semple, working tirelessly up front, nearly combined to give the Steelmen a perfect start in Brechin. The former closed down Dons stopper Archie Mair, who sliced the ball straight to Semple, whose attempted finish landed narrowly over the crossbar.

In a rather quiet first half, Craigan’s side nearly took the lead in style just before the break. Barry Maguire linked up Davie Turnbull in the middle of the park, who slid in James Scott with a reverse pass on the left side of the box, but his shot was dragged wide of the mark.

But it didn’t take long in the second half for the travelling Steelmen to take the lead. After winning the ball in the middle of the park, ‘Well broke down the left flank. Scott, racing back on to the park following an injury, burst through and slotted beyond the keeper.

Just four minutes later, Aberdeen were level. Jordan Armstrong’s foul on the edge of the area led to a free kick in a decent position. A low, driven effort was palmed in to the path of Sam Roscoe, who finished high past PJ Morrison to equalise.

Craigan didn’t hesitate to change things up, introducing Gordon in place of Semple with just under 25 minutes remaining.

And it was the Northern Ireland under-21 international who nearly provided the leveller with a terrific cross from a clever free kick.

Turnbull slipped a neat reverse ball around the Dons wall for Gordon to stand up to the back post. Hastie turned a header goal ward but it crashed off the crossbar.

Play stayed alive though and MacLean’s cross back in to the box was headed beyond Mair by Gordon late on to grab all three points for the Steelmen.

Motherwell’s forthcoming Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures with Celtic and Rangers have both been moved for television coverage.

The games, both of which are at Fir Park, have been chosen by Sky Sports and BT Sport respectively.

The fixture with Celtic has been pushed back to Sunday, March 18 with a 2.30pm kick off. It was originally scheduled for the Saturday.

The visit of Rangers will still be played on Saturday, March 31 but the game will now kick off at 12.30pm.

Ticket information will be announced in due course.

Motherwell Football Club is a busy place all week long, with community activities and great events going on as well as football matches.

This is our schedule for the week ahead across the departments for the week beginning Monday, January 29. For more information on anything listed, click the relevant links or call the club on 01698 333333.

Please note that many community-based activities are weather dependent.

Monday, January 29

Football

Our under 20s are back in Development League action against Aberdeen. The game, which will be played at Brechin’s Glebe Park, kicks off at 2pm.

Community

Walking Football: Fir Park astro turf, 1-3pm

Girls Development Centre: Fir Park astro turf, 3-5.30pm

Tuesday, January 30

Community

Football Fans in Training: Fir Park astro turf, 11am-1pm

Wednesday, January 31

Football

Motherwell travel to face Hibernian in the Ladbrokes Premiership. Kick off at Easter Road is at 7.45pm. Tickets can be purchased in cash outside the turnstiles.

Admission prices are as follows:

Community

Girls Development Centre: Fir Park astro turf, 3-5.30pm

Muir Street After School Club: Muir Street Primary School, 3-4pm

Dalziel After School Club: Dalziel High School, 5-6pm

Fir Park Mini Steelkids: Fir Park astro turf, 5-6pm

Lanark Mini Steelkids: Lanark Grammar School, 6-7pm

Fir Park Football Development Centre: Fir Park astro turf, 6-7pm and 7-8pm

Lanark Football Development Centre: Lanark Grammar School, 7-8pm

Thursday, February 1

Community

Muir Street After School Club: Muir Street Primary School, 3-4pm

Dalziel After School Club: Dalziel High School, 5-6pm

Friday, February 2

Community

Bellshill Mini Steelkids: Sir Matt Busby Centre, 4-5pm

Bellshill Football Development Centre: Sir Matt Busby Centre, 5-6pm

Fir Park Mini Steelkids: Fir Park astro turf, 6-7pm

Saturday, February 3

Football

The first team host Partick Thistle in the Ladbrokes Premiership. Kick off at Fir Park is at 3pm. Supporters can buy tickets in advance or on the gate.

Admission prices are as follows:

• Cheaper price is for the John Hunter stand.
• Concessions are applicable to 60 and over and full time students with a valid matriculation card.
• Juveniles are applicable to aged 15 and under.
• Away fans will be housed in the McEwan Fraser Legal South Stand. Cash gates are in operation.
• Motherwell fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Brian Davidson on 07428 225254 or tickets@mfcdsa.com. Fans must contact Brian by Wednesday night before the match.

Community

Fir Park Mini Steelkids: Fir Park astro turf, 9-10am and 10-11am

Saturday Club, Fir Park astro turf, 12-1pm and 1-2pm

Sunday, February 4

No events planned.