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Scott Fox is likely to be out for the remainder of the season with cruciate ligament damage to his knee.

The experienced goalkeeper was a summer recruit to provide competition to Trevor Carson, joining from Partick Thistle.

Following scans, he requires an operation and will spend a significant amount of time on the sidelines.

“The injury is horrendous news for Scott and we are all gutted for him,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“We will help him in every way we can to get him back fit again.

“Unfortunately it is another freak injury, which we can’t legislate for. Scott is now the fifth player we have out and the fourth who has suffered either a contact or freak injury.

“It is frustrating for us all. But we are focused on Scott and making sure we all support him during his recovery.”

We are saddened to hear of the death of Tam Forsyth.

The former ‘Well man passed away on Friday at the age of 71.

Tam was brought to the club by Bobby Howitt in 1967 from Stonehouse Violet and at that stage of his career played as a wing-half or inside-forward.

The boyhood Motherwell fan made his debut in October 1967 in a 3-1 win over Stirling Albion and would make 150 league appearances for the club, before joining Rangers in October 1972.

By the time of his transfer to Ibrox, Forsyth had already made his international debut in a European Championship qualifier away to Denmark in 1971 and would go on to amass 22 caps for Scotland.

‘Jaws’, as he would affectionately be known, became recognised as uncompromising defender at Ibrox and, when he bid farewell to Rangers in 1982, he had played more than 200 league games, securing silverware in treble-winning sides.

Latterly the assistant to Tommy McLean at Fir Park, he was the number two during a prolfiic 10-year spell.

With the club winning the First Division title in 1984/85, he would also be in the dugout for the 1991 Scottish Cup success and the Steelmen’s first foray into European competition.

A third-placed finish in 1993/94 in the Premier Division also came during his spell, a year Motherwell came within just four points of winning the league title.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

“I want to see a reaction. We can’t just turn up and think we will play well. We have to work very, very hard.”

Stephen Robinson previews the Saturday evening trip to face Hibernian.

We head to Edinburgh to take on Hibernian on Saturday evening in the Scottish Premiership.

The match will be broadcast live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports. Abroad, you can watch at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST.

Tale of the tape

Motherwell have won two and drawn one of their last three at home against Hibernian.

But on the road, it’s a different story, with Jack Ross’ side having won their last four at Easter Road against the Steelmen.

Form guide

The hosts sit joint top of the table with three wins from three so far in the 2020/21 campaign.

A 2-1 home win over Kilmarnock was followed by a 4-1 victory at Livingston and then a 1-0 success at Dundee United in midweek.

Motherwell picked up their first point of the season against Livingston on Wednesday, being pegged back twice by their visitors.

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Paycare are the new front of shirt sponsors of Motherwell Football Club.

A leading not-for-profit organisation which provides cashback on everyday healthcare costs, as well as wider mental, financial and physical support, Paycare move from our back of shirt partners to become the main name on the front of our first team jerseys.

“Paycare are absolutely delighted to continue our support of this amazing community club,” Kevin Rogers, CEO of Paycare, said.

“As a not-for-profit organisation, Paycare’s mission is to do whatever we can to improve the lives of people in our communities and there is no better partnership for us than with a club like Motherwell, that is truly at the heart of its community.

“We are excited to continue our work with the club, which started two years ago, to improve the health and wellbeing of its supporters and the wider community of North Lanarkshire.”

Paycare have partnered with our club since 2018. Having initially been our shorts partners, they moved onto the back of our jersey for the 2019/20 season.

“We’re delighted to be expanding our partnership with Paycare to have them become our front of shirt sponsor for the next three seasons,” Motherwell chairman Jim McMahon added.

“They share our ambitions and values, and we’ve already enjoyed a lot of success together since our partnership began in 2018.

“We would like to thank them very much for their continued support and commitment to the club.”

Supporters who wish to add Paycare’s logo to their shirts can do so at our club shop from Friday, 21 August.

Priced at £5, all money after costs from every sale will be donated to the mental health charity SAMH.

“We are very grateful to Paycare and Motherwell FC for supporting Scotland’s mental health through SAMH,” a spokesperson for the charity said.

“In these challenging times, it’s never been more important for us all to not only look after our own mental health and wellbeing, but the wellbeing of our family and friends.

“We’re sending a heartfelt thanks from all of us at SAMH.”

Stephen O’Donnell has joined Motherwell.

The Scotland international full-back was most recently with Kilmarnock, where he played 122 times and was further recognised with 11 national team caps.

The 28-year-old has signed on a short-term deal until the next transfer window

“We’re delighted to add a player of Stephen’s experience,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“He will give us greater options in both full-back areas, especially at a time where we are lighter on numbers due to injuries.

“He’s an international-level defender who will bring a lot to our squad.”

A youth player with Aberdeen and Celtic, his professional breakthrough came at Partick Thistle, before he moved to Luton Town and then Kilmarnock.

O’Donnell’s contract has the option to extend the deal until the end of the season. He joins subject to Scottish FA clearance.

“I’m delighted to sign a deal with Motherwell,” he said.

“It’s a deal that suits everyone involved. Obviously there’s a few injuries and so the manager was looking for someone.

“When he came to me, I was delighted to sign up.

“I am a local boy, so it’s a great fit for me. And obviously, the chance to have another crack at Europe was a big factor.

“I feel I’ve a lot to prove at that level and to get that chance is important, especially with Scotland games on the horizon too.

“But first, I want to get playing games and help the team.”

“There were some good performances but some other boys got a reality check tonight.

“I’ve told them what I think. I am expecting a big reaction.”

Stephen Robinson reacts to the 2-2 draw with Livingston.

Motherwell recorded their first point of the Scottish Premiership season but failed to do enough to win in their 2-2 draw with Livingston.

David Turnbull seemed to have given the home side the perfect start with the opening goal after only eight minutes.

But almost immediately a penalty provided Lyndon Dykes with the chance to level things, before Allan Campbell popped up before the interval to restore the home lead.

But the Steelmen lacked cohesion and conviction in possession and although they had chances to extend their lead, Alan Forrest knocked in a deserved equaliser for the Lions midway through the second half.

Despite two consecutive defeats, Stephen Robinson refused to make wholesale changes. Clearly with the intention of being more potent in front of goal, Jordan White made his first start, with Christopher Long supporting him on the right.

In a frantic opening, Campbell’s block denied Craig Sibbald before Jack Fitzwater swept the ball away from the inrushing Sherwin Seedorf.

It didn’t take long for the opening goal and for David Turnbull to announce his return. Seedorf chased a though ball to the edge of the box before rolling the ball to Turnbull. The midfielder took one touch to give him a sight of goal before guiding his low shot inside McCrorie’s right hand post for a fine finish.

The advantage was short lived as the West Lothian side were level within three minutes. And Ricki Lamie literally gave his former team mates a helping hand.

Rising with Dykes to meet Aaron Taylor-Sinclair’s high lob into the six yard area, the ball dropped on to the defender’s arm, leaving referee Colin Steven no option but to point to the penalty spot. Dykes showed little sympathy, ramming the ball down the centre of the goal to make it 1-1.

Livingston then had the majority share of possession around goal and ‘Well had a narrow escape when Forrest, in a similar style to his brother James, nipped along the byline before squeezing his cross just behind Scott Robinson at the back post.

A toe poke from the grounded Dykes gave Carson a comfortable save before out of nothing the Fir Park men regained their lead 10 minutes before the break.

Long chased Liam Grimshaw’s throw-in towards a packed box where the ball broke to Campbell who barged his way past a defender before driving the ball across McCrorie and just inside the ‘keeper’s right hand post.

Just before the interval the hard working, White who was the focus of the home attack and the close marking of the Livi defenders, won a free kick 25 yards from goal. Mark O’Hara curled his effort beyond the defensive wall but also wide of the ‘keeper’s post.

Holding a slender lead, the ‘Well boss was content to restart with the same starting team.

Although Livingston enjoyed the early possession ‘Well might have made it three after 55 minutes. Turnbull worked a neat exchange with Liam Grimshaw before whipping in a low cross which White directed towards goal only to see it deflected wide.

That signalled a good spell of play from the home side although Sibbald was given too much time at the edge of the box and Carson had to look lively to get down and hold his drive.

Play immediately moved to the other end. And as McCrorie raced to the edge of his box, Seedorf lobbed the ball over the stranded ‘keeper but with Long chasing in to make sure it would cross the line, Fitzwater booted the ball away from the empty goal.

The visitor’s, though, looked more comfortable in possession and more dangerous around goal and with 20 minutes remaining they grabbed the equaliser. Carson did well to block Sibbald’s fierce angled drive but the ball fell into Forrest’s path and he nudged it past the grounded ‘Well ‘keeper to make it 2-2.

There were no signs of the ‘Well subs until a triple substitution, provided Jermaine Hylton, Liam Polworth and Jake Hastie, 15 minutes to come up with a much needed goal.

In a tense finish both teams chased a winner with play moving furiously from end to end.

The last chance came ‘Well’s way in added on time. But after cutting in from the touch line, Hylton’s ambitious drive fizzed away from goal and with it the opportunity for the home side to claim the first win of the season.

Our trip to face Celtic later in August has been put back by 24 hours.

Due to our involvement in the UEFA Europa League, the game will now be played on Sunday 30 August.

Kick-off at Celtic Park will be at 3pm.

“It’s not the start we wanted. But there’s a lot of good stuff happening. We just need to be more clinical.”

Stephen Robinson previews the visit of Livingston on Wednesday night.