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Motherwell Colts became only the second-ever young side to reach the third round of the IRN-BRU Cup with a 2-1 win over Dundee.

Goals from Kyle MacDonald and Broque Watson, either side of a Jordan Armstrong own goal, ensured the youngsters are in next week’s draw.

Manager Stephen Craigan rang the changes from the side which defeated Hibernian Reserves on Monday.

Rohan Ferguson, Akeel Rehman, Jake Hastie, Armstrong and MacDonald were all recalled, as the young Steelmen looked to follow up on the first team’s recent victory at Dens.

It would be the visitors who would make the breakthrough. With the wingbacks getting forward plenty, it would be MacDonald who would open the scoring.

Holding the ball up centrally and looking for options, the right wing back instead elected to unleash a left-footed drive which fizzed into the top left corner of the net.

It was almost instantly two. George Newell worked space on the edge of the area and got away a low drive which was beaten out of the bottom right corner by the goalkeeper.

From the resulting corner, Turnbull’s downward header was hacked off the line.

Motherwell continued to dominate. MacDonald again tried his luck with a surging run into the box, before his shot was knocked behind by a busy Dundee keeper.

Against the run of play, the hosts would level just before the interval. A whipped cross into the box just needed a touch to guide it goalwards, but it would come from the unfortunate head of Armstrong, who left goalkeeper Ferguson helpless as the ball hit the net.

Motherwell continued to dominate in the second half but it took 20 minutes for their first real chance to fall.

Chasing down a long through ball, Hastie burst past two Dundee defenders to bear down on goal. Stepping inside onto his left one-on-one with the goalkeeper, his shot was blocked by the stopper’s feet.

As the latter stages of the game progressed, things started to open up. Lambert’s snap shot from close range was thankfully straight at Ferguson, while up the other end an acrobatic effort from Krones was well gathered by Jackson.

With five minutes remaining, Dundee should have wrapped things up. Scott found himself room in the box and, having taken Armstrong out of the game, had a left-footed attempt from 10 yards which somehow bent past the post.

That jolted the young Steelmen and immediately they went up the other end and won it. Turnbull made room and cut the ball to Watson inside the box, who curled the ball past the goalkeeper to put Motherwell 2-1 ahead.

Ferguson then had to pull out the heroics late on to keep the hosts out on several occasions, ensuring his side progressed.

Motherwell’s youngsters are back in action on Thursday night as they take on Dundee Colts in the second round of the IRN-BRU Cup.

Having won against East Stirlingshire in the opening match, Stephen Craigan’s team head to Dens Park as they bid to reach the next stage.

Kick off is at 7pm. Adults can get in for £5 at the gate, while concessions go for £2.

Caitlin Russell insists there will be no let up in performance levels, despite Motherwell having already clinched the SWPL2 title.

With five games still to go, the women of steel return to action after the international break when they take on Central Girls at Braidhurst on Sunday.

Donald Jennow’s side still harbour aspirations of SSE Scottish Women’s Cup success, having progressed to the last eight of the competition, and Russell believes that is all the motivation they need in their remaining league fixtures.

“We were delighted to wrap up the title so soon,” she said. “Now we can now use the game on Sunday as preparation for the big cup game against St Johnstone and the remaining games as preparation for the step up to SWPL1.

“It’s been a remarkable season in many ways, when you consider all the changes during the close season and the mixture of young players and experienced players, including some who came out of retirement to join Motherwell.

“Central have caused us problems in the past meetings this season, it has never been an easy game.

“As a team we just want to keep the winning run going, we won’t let up just because the league is won, it’s our aim to go end the league season unbeaten on the pitch.

“Looking at the cup game, we’ve beaten St Johnstone twice this season. But we still know it’ll take a massive fight to get into the semi-finals. If we can do that then it will present a great chance to challenge ourselves against the calibre of side we’ll be facing next season.”

Following the departure of Eddie Wolecki Black to Celtic, ‘Well moved quickly to promote his assistant Jennow to the position of head coach.

It’s an appointment that has went down well among the squad and Hibs loanee Russell says the familiarity between Jennow and the squad has made the transition an easy one.

“Eddie was regarded very highly among the players, but Donald was always a big part and took a lot of the training drills, that has ensured the transition has been quite a smooth one,” she said.

“Greg [Harrison] has also joined the coaching staff and he’s settled quickly, so we’re just looking forward to getting back to action after the international break.”

Russell has enjoyed an excellent season in which she has found the net on 11 occasions and featured regularly throughout.

She admits she is unsure as to where her future lies beyond the end of the season, instead focusing on finishing the campaign in style.

“The reason I came out on loan was to get game time and to get my confidence back up and that’s exactly what Donald and Eddie have done,” she added.

“From day one I’ve been made to feel very welcome and I’m really looking forward to seeing what the rest of this season will bring.

“I’ll see out the remainder of the season before speaking over my future, I’m enjoying my football and as for what happens after that I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.”

Danny Johnson sat down for a coffee and a chat following Saturday’s 3-1 win over Dundee. 

With the international break approaching, the in-form forward discusses how he’s settled in to life at Fir Park so far.

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.

Our popular Ladies Day event returns for another year when we host Livingston in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday, 6 October.

Hosted by Radio Clyde’s Alison Robbie, you’re invited to join us for a full day of fun at Fir Park, with a host of activities going on.

As well as enjoying the match, you’ll be treated to a two-course meal and a cocktail provided by Tullibardine. Once the match is done, there will be a DJ on hand from 6pm for you to dance the night away.

You can buy your tickets online right now here. Tickets are priced at £55 per person, or £45 to upgrade if you have a season ticket.

Thanks to our sponsors Cadzow Nursery School and Manor Estate Agents, a best-dressed competition and other prizes are on offer.

There’s also a special mystery guest you won’t want to miss, so get your friends together and get your seats booked now.

For more information, you can email hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or call us on 01698 333333.

Motherwell stand one game away from another trip to Hampden Park, as they travel to face Hearts in the quarter finals of the Betfred Cup.

The Steelmen head to Tynecastle Park on Wednesday, 26 September and your support can help the team push for another last four place.

You can buy your tickets online right now through our online ticketing platform.

Adult tickets cost £18, over 65 and students go for £10 and under 16s can get tickets for £8.

There is also a family ticket option for one adult and two under 16s priced at £30. This can be purchased at the ticket office or by calling 01698 333333.

Fans have until 4pm on Friday to order their tickets for delivery. After then, collections and in-person sales will be available on Saturday from 1oam-1pm and on Monday from 10am-1pm. Final collections and sales will be available until 4.30pm on the day of the match.

A David Turnbull double and an opening strike from Adam Livingstone secured a 3-1 win for the Reserves over Hibernian on Monday.

Stephen Craigan’s young side are undefeated so far this term, winning three matches and drawing once.

Stephen Craigan was pleased with his side’s performance as they earned a 3-1 victory over Hibernian in the Reserve League.

And it put to end a run of six straight defeats against the Edinburgh outfit for the Reserves boss.

Reflecting on the encounter at Forthbank Stadium, Craigan said: “We had a few first team players coming down who needed games so it was good to get them minutes.

“Before the game I just reiterated to them to go out there and do the young lads justice, and today I think they did.”

Mark Gillespie, Alex Rodrgriguez Gorrin and goalscorer Davie Turnbull reflected on a well-earned 3-1 win over Hibernian in the Reserve League. 

The victory means Motherwell remain undefeated this term, ahead of Thursday’s Irn-Bru cup clash.

Motherwell’s reserve side returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Hibernian on Monday.

A double from David Turnbull and a well-worked goal by Adam Livingstone secured victory for an experienced second string at Forthbank, against a Hibs team who had won two from two in the league this season.

Mark Gillespie, Aaron Taylor-Sinclair, Alex Rodriguez Gorrín and Liam Grimshaw all featured for Stephen Craigan’s side, as they looked to get minutes under their belts.

But it was youngster Livingstone who opened the scoring in Stirling, in a first half in which the Steelmen were largely on top.

Turnbull was at the heart of it though, turning cleverly past Emerson Hyndman and striking a terrific effort on goal, only to find an equally decent stop from Hibs keeper Maciej Dabrowski to deny him the opener. Fortunately though, it fell kindly for Livingstone who lashed home.

Starting the second period with one change, Liam Brown being replaced by Broque Watson, the Steelmen carried on from where the left off.

And it was so nearly 2-0 thanks to a wonderstrike from Barry Maguire. However, the holding midfielder’s rising effort from 25-yards was tipped over the bar by Dabrowski.

But 20 minutes after the restart, Motherwell made it two. Some brilliant work in the middle of the park between Gorrin and Turnbull opened up the visitors from Edinburgh and the Spaniard nearly capped it off with a goal from the edge of the box.

The Hibs keeper palmed it clear though, only to scythe down Newell who raced on to the loose ball, conceding a penalty. Up stepped Turnbull, who side-footed underneath the keeper from 12 yards.

The visitors looked like they would be capable of causing problems though, particularly from short corners, and it was in such fashion that they pulled one back in the 70th minute.

Working a neat one-two, Thomas Agyepong raced in to the box and thundered a brilliant finish high past Gillespie from a tight angle.

The two goal advantage was restored for the hosts though, when Gorrin’s quick-thinking freekick teed up Turnbull who grabbed his second thanks to a deflection.

The home side held firm for a 3-1 victory at Forthbank Stadium, to remain undefeated in the Reserve League.