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Barry Maguire has extended his deal with Motherwell Football Club until the summer of 2020.

The defender, currently on loan at Championship side Queen of the South, was this week called up to represent Scotland’s Under 21s.

“It’s great to sign on again with the club,” Barry said of his new contract. “This gives me the platform to come back in the summer and push for first team starts.

“I’m learning all the time at Queens. It’s been a great test and I know that if I keep playing well, I’ll be back for next season with the experience to be ready.”

Bellshill-born Maguire made his top-team bow in April last year, debuting in a 0-0 draw away to St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.

He has gone on to feature a further four times for Stephen Robinson’s side and has amassed 10 appearances for the Doonhamers in the Scottish Championship this term.

The ‘Well academy product’s progress will see him in contention to feature for his country in games against Mexico and Sweden later this month.

“We’re really pleased that we’ve got yet another young asset from our academy secured on a longer term deal,” ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson added:

“We believe Barry has the potential to have a really good career. He’s started that by being out on loan at Queens gaining valuable first team experience, much like we did with Jake Hastie who was at Airdrie, then Alloa.

“He’ll come back in the summer and we hope he’ll be pushing hard for a first-team start.”

Hamilton make their second trip of the campaign to Fir Park on Saturday, as the Lanarkshire derby rolls around again.

Here’s a closer look at our opponents.

Hitting form

Since Brian Rice’s arrival as manager at the end of January, Hamilton have picked up significantly.

After a run of eight defeats from 10 games, they have now won two of their last five, drawing one and losing two.

A focal point

George Oakley has proved a revelation since moving from Inverness late in the January window.

From five appearances, the English striker has netted three times, including a Van Basten-esque goal against Aberdeen in a 2-0 win at Pittodrie.

Looking over their shoulders

Despite their upturn in form, the Accies aren’t out of the woods at the bottom of the table.

They have opened up a four-point gap on bottom club St Mirren, with Dundee sitting three points behind. Any sort of cushion is welcome at this time of the season, but they aren’t completely out of the woods yet.

In celebration of the launch of their new ultra-low emission vehicles for the 254 and 242 services, First Glasgow will have one of their new buses on show at Fir Park, outside the Cooper Bar, at this Saturday’s Lanarkshire derby.

There will be prize giveaways on the day, as the team give out information on these two fantastic services in the local area.

The new vehicles offer huge improvements for customers on board with free wifi, USB charging points and comfortable seats, and with mTickets and contactless payments making access easier than ever, there really has never been a better time to choose bus.

The 254 service runs from Newarthill, Carfin, Jerviston and then Motherwell. The 242 service runs via Pather, Wishaw, Craigneuk, Motherwell and New Stevenson.

Both services are ideal for fans of the Well travelling to Fir Park on matchdays and remove the hassle of parking. For more information, go to firstgroup.com/greater-glasgow

Fir Park plays host to the Lanarkshire derby with Hamilton Academical on Saturday.

Here’s the game previewed in numbers.

Five

With the 2018/19 season reaching its climax, Motherwell have five games left to try and take a top six spot in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Stephen Robinson’s side are currently just four points behind Hibernian in sixth, with a trip to Easter Road also on the horizon.

Seven

The Steelmen are unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches, winning six of them.

Victories over Hamilton, Hibernian, Dundee, St Mirren, Livingston and Hearts were followed by defeat at Celtic and a draw at Kilmarnock.

10

In their 65 competitive visits to Fir Park, Hamilton have won 10 times. The most recent, of course, came in their last visit to ML1 earlier in the season.

Motherwell have been victorious 37 times on home turf, while there have been 18 draws.

The third and potentially final Lanarkshire derby of the season is upon us.

Here’s an early lookahead to Saturday’s match at Fir Park.

The form guide

Motherwell are unbeaten in seven of their last eight games, picking up six consecutive victories along the way.

Celtic ended the run two games ago, before the team picked up a point at Kilmarnock in challenging conditions.

Under new manager Brian Rice, the Accies have picked up. Prior to his appointment on 31 January, they had lost eight of their last 10 matches, winning just one.

Since his arrival, his five games have seen wins over St Johnstone and Aberdeen, a draw with Dundee and defeats to Rangers and Hibernian.

Head to head

Both have left enemy territory with wins this campaign. A stunning Steven Boyd strike early in the season gave Accies the three points at Fir Park, before Tom Aldred’s double secured a passionate victory over there.

In total, the two sides have met 131 times competitively. Motherwell have won 63, while Accies have 33 victories.

Thirty-seven of the ‘Well’s wins have come at Fir Park, while the visitors have won just 10 on their travels.

Get your tickets now

Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. Kick off is at 3pm. A pay gate will also be in operation.

A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.

The cheaper price on all tickets is for our John Hunter Stand for home supporters.

Away supporters will be housed in our South Stand.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

You’ll have to act fast to grab one of our great hospitality deals for one of our next three Ladbrokes Premiership home fixtures.

We’ve got availability for our games with Hamilton Academical, St Johnstone and Rangers on 9 March, 30 March and 7 April.

The Centenary Suite

Priced at £120 for adults for our pay bar offering, or £160 for an inclusive bar for the game with Rangers, or £80 and £120 respectively for St Johnstone, you can enjoy a three-course lunch, before taking in the game in comfort in our Phil O’Donnell stand.

With half-time refreshments and a chance to unwind in our suite after the match, it’s the perfect way to watch a match with us at Fir Park.

You can buy quickly and easily online for the games with St Johnstone and Rangers right now. Alternatively, give us a call on 01698 333333 to speak to one of our hospitality team. Please note this is sold out for our match with Hamilton Academical.

Fancy something different?

If you’d prefer just light refreshments before the game, but arguably an even better seat in the house in our director’s box, then there’s also our Millennium Suite.

With complimentary drinks one hour before and after the game, snacks on arrival and at half-time and a ticket for the match, for £75 per person you can come and enjoy our hospitality.

You can buy online for the games with Hamilton Academical and St Johnstone right now. We are sold out for Rangers.

Alternatively, give us a call on 01698 333333 to speak to one of our hospitality team.

Want to watch the game indoors?

Sometimes the elements don’t make for the best occasion to sit out in the stand. Don’t worry though, we’ve got your covered with our Cooper and South Stand boxes.

Our Cooper Boxes provide an easy way to get in from the cold with a seat in our glass-fronted boxes. What’s more, you can also enjoy half-time refreshments in the Cooper Bar.

Priced at £40 for a season ticket upgrade or £48 to buy, or £65 and £68 respectively for Rangers, we’ve got availability online now for Hamilton Academical, St Johnstone and Rangers.

Our similar boxes in the South Stand come with a range of great packages for you to enjoy, or better still use to entertain at any of our Premiership fixtures.

Our South Stand Box package is our ultimate one, providing you with a three-course meal, inclusive drinks, armchair seating and half-time refreshments for £130 per person, or £190 for Rangers.

Our Bois Club package allows you to arrive 90 minutes before the game and enjoy a hot buffet and inclusive drinks for an hour before kick off, as well as half time pies, for £70 per person. You can upgrade to spirits for an extra £20.

Grab these deals online now for the games with Hamilton Academical, St Johnstone and Rangers right now. Alternatively, give us a call on 01698 333333 to speak to one of our hospitality team.

There’s also our Cooper Bar

Our Cooper Bar is also open from 11am on the day of the match, and offers a casual setting for you to catch up with friends ahead of the game.

With great burger and beer deals, plus plenty activities for the kids, it’s a great place to build up to the match.

School’s almost out for summer and we’ve got the perfect way for teachers and friends to unwind. 

Our popular party returns this year on 28 June, 2019, starting at 1pm. With fizz on arrival, a DJ and karaoke, and a hot buffet, we’re all set up for another great night.

You can get your tickets, priced at £10 per person, online now at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk. Alternatively, give us a call during office hours on 01698 333333.

After one failed attempt, we headed back to Kilmarnock buoyed by a tremendous travelling support.

This is the Story of the Match from the trip to Rugby Park.

Motherwell’s reserves fell to a 4-2 home defeat at the hands of Falkirk on Monday.

Maurice Ross’ side had the lead midway through the first half, but went in behind at the break and ultimately failed to recover.

Liam Donnelly, Elliott Frear and Danny Johnson added first-team experience to the ranks, with Frear grabbing ‘Well’s opener.

Akeel Rehman set the winger free down the left side of the box, before his low shot found its way past Leo Fasan in the Falkirk goal with 19 minutes played.

Minutes later, the Bairns were level. Lavery raced onto a flick-on, before keeping his cool to beat Rohan Ferguson.

Just after the half hour mark, the visitors were ahead. Dunne surged forward from left back, beat two men and fired an unstoppable shot into the net.

Frear and Donnelly had chances to get the Steelmen level again, before Falkirk extended their lead with 18 minutes left on the clock.

Dunne was again involved, laying it on for Kidd to beat Ferguson, despite the goalkeeper getting a hand to the ball.

Reece McAlear then pulled one back from McKinstry’s corner to give Ross’ side hope as the clock wore down, but the Bairns were to restore their two-goal advantage.

Lavery was fouled in the box by Ferguson, before putting his penalty past Ferguson to guarantee the three points.

Allan Campbell, Jake Hastie, Barry Maguire and David Turnbull have all been called up to the Scotland Under 21 squad.

The Motherwell quartet have been included in Scot Gemmill’s selection for forthcoming friendly matches with Mexico and Sweden.

All four are products of the club’s youth academy, further highlighting the opportunities talented young players are given at the club.

Campbell is already a regular at Under 21 level, having established himself as a crucial part of the midfield last campaign.

Hastie has earned his call after shooting to prominence in 2019, returning from a loan spell at Alloa Athletic to net five goals in eight games for Stephen Robinson’s side.

Maguire is currently out on loan at Championship side Queen of the South, getting valuable first-team minutes under his belt ahead of an expected return to push on next season.

Turnbull recently won a call for Scotland’s Under 20s, and has seen his form for Motherwell rewarded by stepping up another age level.

Scotland will play Mexico on March 22, before facing the Swedes three days later.