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Referee for Saturday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Kilmarnock at the Rugby Park will be Steven McLean.

McLean, brother of former ‘Well defender Brian, will be handling his third ‘Well game of the current campaign.

His first was the exceptional 5-1 success over Inverness CT back in November. Henrik Ojamaa, Adam Cummins, Omar Daley and a Jamie Murphy double completed the rout.

His second was perhaps even more memorable as the Motherwell came back from 2-0 down at Easter Road to win 3-2. A Doyle double had the home side in a commanding position but a Murphy brace and a late Bob McHugh winner handed the Steelmen all three points.

The last was the New Year fixture against Celtic when a brave ‘Well went down 1-0. Tom Hateley had the chance to put the Fir Parkers in front but his missed penalty would prove costly as Gary Hooper scored the game’s only goal five minutes later.

McLean began his refereeing career back in 1997, aged just 16, but had to wait six years before being promoted to the SFA Senior List.

It took him a further four years (June 2007) to get promoted to a Category 1 where he has spent the last three years handling SFL and ALBA Challenge Cup games as well as gaining experience as a fourth official at SPL matches.

He eventually made his bow in Scotland’s top league when he took charge of Aberdeen’s 1-0 away win at McDiarmid Park over two years ago. A late Darren Mackie goal was enough to give the Dons all three points and McLean had a good afternoon, booking five players in a competitive contest.

He also had the distinction of being the man in charge of the UEFA Champions League qualifier between KR Reykjavík and HJK Helsinki – the Finns running out 2-1 winners. He also handled Tromsö IL of Norway and Ukrainians Metalurg Donetsk in the Europa League too.

McLean will be ably assisted by Brian McGarry and David Watt with Euan Norris on fourth official duties.

Today’s Under 20s match with Ross County at Airdrie’s Excelsior Stadium has been postponed due to heavy snow.

No date has, as yet, been set for the rearranged match.

The Under 20s return to action tomorrow afternoon when they take on Ross County at the Excelsior Stadium.

The youths will be looking to bounce back from the recent defeat at Celtic although boss Jonatan Johansson will be encouraged by the performance.

The last two fixtures (versus St Johnstone and Celtic) has seen a much more experienced ‘Well start the match but it is likely to be a young Steelmen side that will face the Highlanders tomorrow.

Kick-off is at 2pm.

Join North Lanarkshire Council as they celebrate World Book Day 2013 in the company of a footballing legend.

Few players are as deeply entrenched in the psyche of Motherwell fans as Stevie Kirk.

A legendary figure due to his goal-scoring prowess and deft touch, Kirk signed for the Steelmen in 1986 and went on to make over 300 appearances in claret & amber.

He has taken his place in footballing history as the scorer of the winning goal in the 1991 Scottish Cup Final and the scorer of Motherwell’s first ever goal in European competition, as well as being one of the few modern players to bag four goals in a single Scottish Premier League match.

In this extra-special World Book Day event on Thursday 7th March at Fir Park, Stevie will discuss his life, times and extraordinary career at the top of Scottish football.

To book your FREE place at this event, call Motherwell Library on 01698 332626.

This event is sponsored by Motherwell FC Community Trust.

Football Fans in Training (FFIT) is a nationwide health project running across every club in the SPL and set to kick off for a third time this February at Fir Park.

It comes to Fir Park in February and supporters can sign up to take part in sessions aimed at increasing physical activity, improving diet and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

FFIT is open to 35-65 year-old overweight males and is being provided by Motherwell FC as a FREE service to our supporters!

You will become part of the club for 12 weeks, being issued with official training kit to work with our football and health coaches one night a week.

To sign up all you have to do is meet the criteria below, and contact us with your details.

It’s a great opportunity to improve your fitness, lose weight, and train with fellow supporters at Fir Park.

Motherwell FC Football Fans in Training

Start Date: 28/02/2013, 7.30pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Davie Cooper Suite, Fir Park

Eligibility

You are eligible to take part if you are a male between 35 and 65 years-old and meet any of the following criteria:

• BMI of 27+ (Calculate this by visiting http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ )
• Belly 100cm + (measure your waist and go around your belly!)
• Trouser waist size of 38 inches +

Contact

To get involved please contact the community team on 01698 239926 or email graeme.mcarthur@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Under 20s striker Craig Moore has signed a one-month loan deal with First Division side Cowdenbeath.

The 18-year old has been in fantastic form for Jonatan Johansson’s side this season, bagging five goals, and will join up with Central Park side who sit join bottom of SFL.

‘Well boss Stuart McCall said: “Craig has performed very well this season, so much so he has trained with the first-team and even on the bench against Dundee Utd at Tannadice.

“He has scored regularly for the Under 20s and we feel a month of competitive first-team football at a good level will aid his development.”

The ‘Well Society will host a members meeting this Saturday, 2nd February at 1pm in the Centenary Suite, Fir Park Stadium.

Representatives from the club board will take part in discussions around league reconstruction where you’ll be able to ask them directly about the proposed new format.

Please RSVP to Alison by e-mail at wellsociety@motherwellfc.co.uk to confirm your attendance as numbers may be restricted due to the size of the suite (if it becomes clear that more want to come to the meeting than the suite can accommodate then we will look at other options).

Please ensure you have your membership card available for entry.

International members should also contact Alison (wellsociety@motherwellfc.co.uk) if they wish to send someone on their behalf.

Well Society Board:

Chairman Graham Barnstaple, secretary Tom Feely, board members Brian McCafferty, Sandy Kilpatrick, Derek Watson, Dee Cameron and Colin Macinnes.)

Motherwell Football Club currently has a vacancy for a Recruitment Coordinator within our Elite Academy.

The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing the player recruitment procedures for all Academy age groups to ensure that all talented local players and those form the wider Lanarkshire and West Central Scotland area are brought to the attention of Academy coaching staff.

>> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTIO

To apply, please email your application to Leeann Dempster on leeann.dempster@motherwellfc.co.uk. The closing date for applications will be Friday 22nd February.