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Sam Foley has joined Motherwell on a deal until the end of the 2020/21 campaign.

The midfielder signs from St Mirren, moving to Fir Park on a permanent basis.

“It’s great to finally get Sam over the line,” said ‘Well boss Graham Alexander of his new recruit.

“We’re looking for players who suit how we want to play and improve the strength of our group.

“Sam has the ability, experience and motivation to help us and we look forward to working with him on a daily basis.”

Foley, 34, started his career with Cheltenham Town and went on to spend time with Bath City, Kidderminster Harriers, Redditch United and Newport County earlier on in his career.

Having played almost 500 career games so far, he has also been on the books of Yeovil Town, Shrewsbury Town, Port Vale and Northampton Town, lining up alongside Christopher Long and Harry Smith with the Cobblers.

A move north came in 2019 with St Mirren, playing 46 times in black and white before switching to Fir Park.

Foley will wear the number 37 jersey and is available for Motherwell’s next Scottish Premiership fixture against Dundee United on 3 February.

We will play St Johnstone on Saturday, 20 February in a rearranged Scottish Premiership fixture.

With the news that Scottish Cup fixtures will not be played on that weekend, the SPFL have brought forward matches due to originally take place on the weekend of 3 April.

The match will be played at Fir Park with a 3pm kick-off.

Jordan White has left Motherwell to join Ross County.

The striker moves on a permanent basis, having made 20 appearances in claret and amber since joining at the start of the 2020/21 season.

We thank Jordan for his contributions and wish him well for the future.

“We’re delighted. Now, we’ve got to make this win count for more in the long-term.”

Graham Alexander speaks after the 2-1 win at Ross County.

Motherwell claimed a big three points with a comeback 2-1 victory at Ross County.

Oli Shaw’s first-half opener sent Motherwell in at the break on a downer. But a rallying second half saw goals from Devante Cole and Bevis Mugabi seal the win.

Graham Alexander made two changes to the team defeated at Aberdeen on Saturday. The suspended Liam Polworth dropped out for Barry Maguire, with Sherwin Seedorf moving to the bench with Christopher Long preferred.

Motherwell had a succession of early corners, and plenty of early possession, but failed to test Ross Laidlaw before the opener came for the hosts.

With 13 minutes gone, a hopeful ball forward saw Hylton nick in beyond Gallagher. Bearing down on goal, his shot was at Kelly but squirmed away into the path of Shaw, who had the easy chance to slot the ball home from close range.

Motherwell continued to have bouts of possession but the first half petered out with neither side getting a shot on goal.

That switched early in the second period as Motherwell levelled the scores.

O’Donnell’s ball down the right allowed Long to spin his man down the right side. Feeding Watt on the edge of the box, the striker saw his shot parried by goalkeeper Laidlaw.

Cole read the situation, arriving round the back to nick in before the sprawling ‘keeper and steer the ball into the empty net.

The game opened up. Crawford and Watt went close for the visitors, while substitute Gardyne went agonisingly close to restoring County’s advantage, seeing a drive just go past the post.

‘Well would take the lead with 18 minutes left. Carroll’s corner from the left held up perfectly in the air, with Mugabi rising highest to steer his header into the top right corner.

McGinley and Lamie were sent on as the Steelmen defended for their lives at the end, holding on for a valuable three points.

Motherwell: Kelly, O’Donnell, Gallagher, Mugabi, Carroll, Campbell, Maguire, Crawford, Cole (McGinley), Long (Smith), Watt (Lamie).

Subs: Morrison, Cornelius, MacIver, Seedorf, Hastie, Lawless, Johnston.

“It’s another opportunity for us to get three points.”

Motherwell assistant boss Chris Lucketti looks ahead to Wednesday night’s Scottish Premiership fixture.

Motherwell are immediately back on their travels on Wednesday, heading north to face Ross County.

Here’s the topics going into the Scottish Premiership match.

Searching for a victory

Motherwell go searching for a first league victory since 31 October when they head to Dingwall.

The 2-0 win at Livingston on Hallowe’en has been followed by five draws and seven defeats in the league since.

Clash at the bottom

Ross County sit 10th in the Premiership on 20 points, a point ahead of Motherwell and having played two games more.

With Hamilton Academical on 19 points at the bottom of the table, the onus is on both sides to try and find a win to try and lift themselves away from danger and closer to Kilmarnock, who sit seventh on 24 points.

Clocking up the miles

Having made the long trip to face Aberdeen at the weekend past, the Steelmen are back on the road again for the longest away trip in the league to Dingwall.

Motherwell have had relative joy in recent trips to Dingwall, winning twice, drawing one and losing two of their last five.

A live stream of Ross County v Motherwell is available to watch, wherever you are in the world.

If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the match can be bought from Ross County for £15 at ppv.rosscountyfc.co.uk.

International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Kick-off at the Global Energy Stadium on Wednesday is at 6pm.

We are saddened to learn of the news of the death of Johannes Edvaldsson at the age of 70.

The former Iceland international played for Motherwell between 1982 and 1984, arriving from German side Hannover 96.

An uncompromising defender, “Shuggie”, as he was known, made 65 appearances in claret and amber, netting six goals. Primarily playing at the back, he could also be deployed to great effect further up the pitch.

Prior to arriving at Fir Park, he played with Valur, FC Metz, Celtic and Tulsa Roughnecks. He was capped 34 times by his country.

Everyone at Motherwell FC’s thoughts are with his family.

A trip to face Ross County lies in wait on Wednesday night.

A 2-0 loss to Aberdeen at the weekend followed on from 1-1 draws against both St Mirren and Rangers.

Kick-off at the Global Energy Stadium is at 6pm.

Watch live

If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the match can be bought from Ross County for £15 at ppv.rosscountyfc.co.uk.

International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Tale of the tape

Both Motherwell and Ross County have won their respective home matches against each other in the Premiership this term.

A 1-0 win for County came in the opening game of the season, with Ross Stewart’s penalty winning the match after Liam Donnelly had missed one.

A 4-0 victory for ‘Well then followed in October, with Tony Watt, Mark O’Hara, Callum Lang and Devante Cole all on target.

Form guide

County have won two, lost two and drawn one of their last five Premiership fixtures.

A thumping 4-1 win against Aberdeen came in their last home match, before a 5-0 reversal away to Rangers at the weekend.

Motherwell are now without a win in 13 matches, with the last victory coming away to Livingston on 31 October.

Six away games since then have yielded three draws and three defeats.