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It’s time to vote for your Tullibardine Player of the Month for August.

The month may have started with some tough results but the squad bounced back in style. They reached the quarter finals of the Betfred Cup and giving us a memorable day against Rangers, when Peter Hartley netted a dramatic last-minute equaliser in a 3-3 draw.

Now you can choose who deserves the accolade of our best player.

To vote, just head to our Facebook page and choose your favourite. Here’s the shortlist for August.

Tom Aldred

Brought back on loan after the departure of Cédric Kipré, the central defender has slotted straight back into the team with ease.

The Englishman has been a consistent performer since making his return against Hamilton and has made three appearances.

Gaël Bigirimana

Having played his way back into selection, Bigirimana has been a strong performer in central midfield.

Impressing against Hamilton Academical and Livingston, his best came at the end of the month when he set up two goals in the 3-3 draw with Rangers.

Danny Johnson

Johnson has had to wait patiently to get his chance as he adjusted to life in ML1, but has already demonstrated the goal scoring prowess he displayed south of the border.

His performance against Hibernian as a substitute gave the Steelmen hope of a comeback, before netting the winner in the 1-0 cup win over Livingston and showing great composure to open the scoring against Rangers with a delicate chip.

Carl McHugh

Always Mr Dependable, Carl McHugh has moved back to centre back and handled it with a succession of strong performances.

The Irishman has been an ever-present in August, forming a solid defensive line along with Aldred and Peter Hartley.

Donald Jennow has been appointed as the new head coach of Motherwell’s senior women’s team.

Previously number two to former boss Eddie Wolecki Black, Jennow steps in after his predecessor’s departure to Celtic, after the women of steel claimed the SWPL2 title.

Jennow has extensive experience both within the women and men’s game. He was assistant manager with Wolecki Black at Glasgow City for almost five years, followed by an almost two-year spell at League One side Airdrieonians.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity,” said the new head coach. “We’ve got the foundations of a really good set-up here and it’s something I’m very excited to take on.

“We’ve had success this year, just at the weekend we won the league, so to continue on is something that’s important to me.

“I don’t like leaving a job half done, and while we’ve had a great start to things, there’s a lot more to come.”

With the league title wrapped up last weekend with a 5-1 win against Edinburgh University Hutchison Vale, ‘Well still have interest in the SSE Scottish Cup. They will play St Johnstone for a place in the last four on Sunday, 16 September.

Jennow, who is currently working towards his UEFA Pro Licence, will retain the services of goalkeeping coach Andy Moran. He will look to appoint an assistant of his own in due course.

“Following Eddie’s departure for Celtic, Donald was the only name I considered and I am delighted he has accepted the job,” Motherwell chief executive Alan Burrows added.

“From the relatively short time we have worked together, it’s clear that Donald not only has the talent and the temperament to be a head coach in his own right, but that he’s very much ready for it too.

“I think he’ll have the respect of the current squad and we’ve already had positive discussions about our first every season in the Scottish top flight, something everyone at Motherwell is very excited about.

“I would also like to take one last opportunity to thank Eddie for his time at ‘Well and the infrastructure he helped created in just under one year. We wish him all the very best both in his personal and professional life.”

Gaël Bigirimana sits down for a coffee and a chat ahead of this weekend’s clash with Dundee.

The midfielder’s honesty and faith shine through in an open and honest account.

Our interview was filmed at the Windmills Cafe in Motherwell.

Windmills is a social enterprise cafe in the heart of Motherwell which is committed to ensuring young people with learning disabilities have equal access to meaningful work experience opportunities. For more information, visit Windmills Cafe’s website.

Jordan Armstrong netted his first of the season as Motherwell’s reserve side drew 1-1 at Dunfermline Athletic.

Stephen Craigan’s side now have four points from two games, having opened the campaign with a win over Hearts.

Motherwell Football Club and Cash Converters UK have renewed their partnership for an eighth consecutive year.

As part of one of the longest-running partnerships in Scottish football, Cash Converters will continue to have branding around the stadium, including the main apron of the John Hunter stand, which has recently been rebranded.

The new three-year deal will also see Cash Converters commit to ticket giveaways to help families in the local area to attend home matches.

“We are delighted to continue the already very successful and positive partnership we’ve enjoyed with Cash Converters,” Motherwell FC’s head of commercial and marketing Suzanne Reid said.

“Their continued support makes a real difference to the club and the surrounding community. It is fantastic to announce this extended three-year partnership.”

Cash Converters UK’s head of marketing Michelle Byrne added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to build on an already strong and healthy relationship with Motherwell FC.

“Our partnership is more than promotion of our brand. It is an opportunity to integrate in and support the Motherwell community, similar to what we have shown with Saint Helens RLFC in England.”

Stephen Craigan reflected on his side’s 1-1 draw with Dunfermline Reserves as an opportunity missed for another three points.

Although the Steelmen went behind in the match, they were soon level and spent much of the last hour enjoying the bulk of possession, but squandering good opportunities in the final third.

“For the first 20 to 25 minutes, I felt we were off the pace and it took until we got ourselves level for us to really kick on,” the reserves boss said.

“We had the most of the possession, but didn’t create enough clear-cut chances or work their goalkeeper enough.

“We certainly worked ourselves into good areas, but often it was the last thing we did with it that let us down.”

Despite dominating the match for long spells, Motherwell’s reserves were held to a 1-1 draw away to Dunfermline Athletic.

Jordan Armstrong’s first of the season cancelled out Lewis McCann’s opener in a competitive first half.

And although ‘Well went on to control almost all of the second 45, they could not get a crucial second goal as the game ended all square.

Manager Stephen Craigan made four changes to the side that beat Hearts 2-0 last midweek. Barry Maguire, Christian Mbulu, Jamie Semple and David Turnbull dropped out, replaced by Liam Brown, debutant Akeal Rehman, Broque Watson and Ryan Bowman.

Motherwell made a positive start and had the first chance of the match after just four minutes, Pars ‘keeper Cammy Gill saving Ryan Bowman’s attempted bicycle kick.

That was the only real action of an otherwise quite opening to the match, that was until Dunfermline took the lead after 24 minutes.

A Kallum Higginbotham free-kick was only partially cleared, landing at the feet of former Dundee United winger Aidan Connolly. His curling shot was brilliantly palmed away by Peter Morrison, only for Lewis McCann to react first to the rebound, heading home from close distance.

‘Well went immediately on the search for a leveller and within a minute, Broque Watson brought out a good save from Gill who turned his low effort around the post.

Half chances came and went via Neil McLaughin and Kyle MacDonald, before Craigan’s men grabbed a deserved equaliser.

Liam Brown’s corner to the back post found Bowman in acres of space. His header was somehow blocked on the line, only for Armstrong to smash home from a few yards out.

‘Well almost got themselves ahead less than 60 seconds later. Watson’s lung-busting run and cross finding Newell in the box, but his header was straight at Gill who held on.

The visitors started the second half on the front foot and Liam Brown went close to putting the visitors in front. The midfielder arrived late at the back post to connect to a Rehman corner, but his shot went a yard or so wide.

MacDonald had a low shot off target, Jason Krones had a powerful header from a corner drop just wide and McLaughlin saw a close-range shot blocked over for a corner, as the Steelmen went in search of a second goal.

The game had a long pause for the unfortunate Kieran Swanson, the Pars defender falling awkwardly after getting back to block a Watson cross from the right. He was stretchered off and looking in considerable pain – everyone at Motherwell wishes him well.

When the game restarted, Pars had their only real chance of the half.

‘Well shot themselves in the foot, giving it away cheaply in midfield, allowing the hosts to break. When the ball fell was worked out to the right, Connolly cut inside and fired towards goal, but Morrison was equal to it, getting down low and his left hand post to save.

The final chance to win the match came in the dying stages of added on time. A cross from the right looked to be falling perfectly for Jamie Semple, only for the faintest of touches from a Pars defender to knock it off his toe and out for a corner.

Motherwell Football Club have introduced two new para-football teams.

The new teams will provide opportunities for both physical disability and learning disability athletes.

They will play in the PAN Para-Football National League, which is open to individuals aged 16-60.

“This is another part of what Motherwell means to its local community,” Motherwell’s community trust general manager Dawn Middleton said.

“We want to see that every person feels part of this club. Introducing these new teams shows that they too are part of Motherwell Football Club.”

The community trust was initially approached in May this year by James Lawrie who, along with two colleagues from Locality Support Services, had set up a disability football team.

The team has been supported by North Lanarkshire Council and has grown into a large squad of 20 to 25 regular players.

“It’s brilliant to see developments like, especially from a big club like Motherwell,” North Lanarkshire Provost, Councillor Jean Jones, added.

“Working so closely with the local community and the council shows it is a real community team.”

All administration and support will come from Motherwell FC’s community trust, which will provide a coach, strips, access to the minibus and training facilities for the players.

First team players Charles Dunne and Craig Tanner were present at the launch of the two new teams, passing on tips and support to the squad.

“It’s positive for the community,” Dunne said. “If you have a disability, it doesn’t matter. Football is still open to you.”

Some games are just made for our Story of the Match feature.

Here is the tale of our pulsating 3-3 draw with Rangers for you to relive.

Motherwell fans will be located in the Bob Shankly stand at Dens Park on Saturday, 1 September.

Adult tickets are priced at £24, while over 65s and students can get in for £16. Tickets for Under 18s will cost £10.

Juveniles aged under 18 and under 12 who have pre-purchased and arrive unaccompanied will not be permitted to enter the stadium. Similarly, over 18s arriving without children will not be permitted access to the family area of the stand.

Supporters should be aware that if they have purchased a ticket at the concession price, the ticket holder may be required to show proof of age or student status at any time on request from Dundee staff.