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Stephen O’Donnell has extended his stay at Motherwell until the end of the season.

The Scotland international defender has made 25 appearances in claret and amber since joining in the summer.

The club are also engaged in positive talks with O’Donnell about the possibility of extending his deal beyond the current campaign.

“We’re delighted Stephen is staying with us,” said Motherwell boss Graham Alexander.

“When I took the job, the first target was to hold on to our best players. We’ve achieved that in this window with all of the squad.

“I look forward to continuing to work with Stephen for the remainder of the campaign and hopefully beyond.”

Eddie Nolan has joined Motherwell.

The Republic of Ireland international defender moves from Crewe Alexandra on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season.

“Eddie is a vastly experienced defender and we’re glad to have him,” said manager Graham Alexander of his deadline day acquisition.

“I’ve faced him many times with my previous teams and know what he will bring.

“He can slot in anywhere across the back four, giving us good competition across all the defensive line.”

The 32-year-old started his career in the English Premier League with Blackburn Rovers, spending time on loan at Stockport County, Hartlepool United and Preston North End.

A permanent move to Deepdale followed, with further loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Scunthorpe United, with the latter leading to another permanent move.

Nolan has more recently spent time with York City, Blackpool and Crewe, contributing to his 354 professional appearances to date.

Jordan Roberts has signed for Motherwell on deadline day.

The English forward arrives on loan from Hearts for the remainder of the 2020/21 campaign.

“We’re happy to get Jordan on board,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“He will give us options in the front line, being able to play anywhere across the front three.

“He’s quick, wants to run in behind and adds to the firepower we need this season.”

Roberts, 27, joined Hearts from Ipswich Town in the summer, having also spent time on loan at Gillingham and Lincoln City while on the books at Portman Road.

Starting his professional career at Aldershot Town, he has also spent time with Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Crawley Town.

Jamie Semple has been recalled from his loan with Cove Rangers.

The academy graduate spent the first half of the 2020/21 campaign with the League One club, making nine appearances.

Charles Dunne has extended his stay at Motherwell.

The defender’s contract will now run until the summer, as he continues his rehabilitation from injury.

Having joined the club in 2017, the popular defender has made 77 appearances in claret and amber.

Injury has sidelined the 27-year-old since August 2019, but he is now back in light training as he continues his recovery and it is hoped the new deal will help him complete his journey back to action at Fir Park.

Robbie Crawford has extended his stay with the club until the end of the season.

The midfielder, who has made 11 appearances in claret and amber, originally joined on loan from Livingston in September.

Robbie will now make the switch to Fir Park on a permanent basis.

“We’re happy Robbie is staying on with us,” said manager Graham Alexander.

“He has shown he has the attributes to be a valuable member of our squad. He adds quality to the group and will be important for us in the coming months.”

Motherwell play host to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night.

After the morale-boosting win at Ross County last time out, Graham Alexander’s men look to build on the result with another positive one back in ML1.

Kick-off at Fir Park is at 6pm.

Watch live

If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game will be available to buy on a pay-per-view basis for £12.

Season ticket holders can watch the game for free, as usual, at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

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

Tale of the tape

Motherwell have drawn one and lost one from the two encounters between the sides in the 2020/21 campaign.

Since United’s return to the top flight, a 1-0 loss at Fir Park and a last-minute denial of three points in a 1-1 away draw on Boxing Day have been the results.

Both sides have won two of the last five encounters between the sides, with Motherwell winning back-to-back games before United’s relegation in 2016.

Form guide

The Steelmen ended a run of 13 games without a win when they came from behind to beat Ross County 2-1 last Wednesday.

At home in the Premiership, six games have passed without victory since the 4-0 win over County on 24 October.

United’s 2-0 home loss to Hibernian on Saturday made it seven without a win for Micky Mellon’s side.

On the road on league business, they are without a win in 10 matches, drawing six and losing four.

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.