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A trip to face Formartine United lies in wait in the Scottish Cup third round on Saturday.

Kick-off at North Lodge Park is at 3pm.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has put paid to the majority of Formartine United’s season, with only two Highland League and three Scottish Cup matches managed since football was originally put on hold in March 2020.

Saturday’s opponents have won all five of those matches, defeating Turriff United and Nairn County in the league, and seeing off Turriff, Haddington Athletic and Annan Athletic in the cup.

Their 1-1 draw with Annan in the last round, followed by a dramatic penalty shootout win, set up the clash with Motherwell.

The Steelmen enter the competition for the first time this season on Saturday, having been more fortunate in having a consistent playing schedule.

Two wins, a draw and two defeats have came in the last five games, beating Hibernian and Livingston, before losing last time out at Kilmarnock in the Premiership.

Eddie Wolecki Black has left his post as manager of the Motherwell FC women’s team.

Following discussions with the club, Eddie is leaving to concentrate on a degree course at a local college.

Assistants Stewart Hall and Willie Kinniburgh have agreed to lead the team on an interim basis.

Wolecki Black first joined the club in 2018 and, together with assistant Donald Jennow, led the club to the SWPL2 title and promotion to the Scottish top flight. The pair also guided ‘Well to their first Scottish Cup final in 38 years.

After leaving for a short stint at Celtic, Wolecki Black returned in late 2019, ahead of the proposed 2020 campaign.

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to the season, with the league campaign resuming on Sunday after a lengthy break.

“I want to put on record my thanks to Eddie for all he has done for Motherwell in his time with us,” Motherwell chief executive Alan Burrows said.

“He achieved everything we asked him to and more. However, we both felt that this was probably a good time for a change, allowing the club to focus on a new direction, particularly with next season in mind.

“I would like to wish Eddie every success, particularly with his impending degree and with his future football career.”

Wolecki Black added: “I am grateful for the opportunities Motherwell Football Club have provided me with to grow the women’s team over my two spells here.

“We have made great strides forward to become a top-flight team, and the club has every chance of continuing to build on that in the coming months and years.

“I wish everyone at the club all the best for the future and the resumption of the league season.”

Bevis Mugabi, Devante Cole, Charles Dunne and Sherwin Seedorf all play professional football for Motherwell FC.

They’ve all also been targeted based on their race in their lives, both during their time as players and in life generally.

In a candid chat amongst the four, they tell of the racist abuse they’ve suffered, living with the perception of being targeted for their race, the Black Lives Matter campaign and “taking the knee” before matches, and how they hope the world can change to make it equal for all.

Please be warned that this video contains offensive language and comments of a racist nature.

Our partners Paycare are hosting another free e-clinic focused around stress and workplace wellness.

Ways to combat and cope with stress will be shared during the latest in a series of hour-long online sessions hosted by their wellbeing manager Kerry B Mitchell, starting at 10am on Tuesday 6 April.

She will be joined by David Webster, CEO of the Dougie Mac Hospice – a charity that offers specialised care for patients with life-limiting illnesses when a cure is no longer possible.

The hospice provides free care to more than 3,500 patients each year in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and the surrounding villages, as well as offering support to their families and carers.

“It’s important that colleague wellbeing isn’t simply tokenism, but that it’s woven into the tapestry of a values-driven organisation’s culture, as a natural part of what you stand for,’ said David.

“If colleague wellbeing isn’t part of a broader canvas then it will struggle, but if it’s a natural fit within the culture of the organisation then it has every chance of long-term resonance.

“An example of considered workplace wellbeing is that clinical staff within our organisation have reflection time built into their day, but we believe that fundraisers and those within HR and marketing teams, for example, are all part of the same organisation so they should also be able to have that time where they reflect on how they are, and whether anything is going on around them which is impacting them.”

Kerry added: “Even before the pandemic, three-quarters of adults were reporting in the previous year they had felt so stressed they were unable to cope. Recent research shows two-thirds have felt more stressed since Coronavirus restrictions began in March 2020.

“That’s why it’s so important for us to share information about the strategies which can be used to cope with stress, and combat it, as well as enabling e-clinic attendees to understand more about positive coping strategies.

“April is Stress Awareness Month too, so it’s a good time to get organisations focused on how they can support employees who are struggling with stress, as well as equipping individuals with the tools they need to effectively combat the stress they are experiencing.”

The session will particularly focus on how an organisation’s culture can impact employee stress levels, including key values around workplace wellbeing, initiatives that make a positive difference, and information about The Culture Audit.

For more information and to book your free place on the Workplace Wellness e-clinic, visit paycare.org/MHFA or email wellbeing@paycare.org.

In addition to monthly e-clinics, Paycare Wellbeing offers a range of training opportunities including a two-day virtual accredited Mental Health First Aid course. Visit paycare.org/wellbeing to find out more.

The kick-off time for Scottish Premiership match with Hamilton Academical has changed.

The game on 21 April will now start at 6pm, moved from the original time of 7.45pm.

Streaming information for the game at FOYS Stadium will be announced shortly.

Life before Covid-19 now seems like a very distant memory, such has been the effect of the pandemic.

It is easy to overlook how suddenly it all seemed to unfold, moving rapidly from the periphery of our lives to changing everything within a matter of weeks.

However, it has become ever more apparent, as a result, that we need to focus on our wellbeing and our preparation for the future.

Financial wellbeing is a key element of that overall welfare and is often overlooked or poorly understood due to lack of access to expertise and support.

Taking steps to make a plan and achieve a sense of control over your finances can lead to a greater sense of security and wellness.

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Our partners, SRB Wealth Management Ltd, believe in supporting their clients with accessible, transparent advice, wherever they are in their financial journey. Recently, during a client seminar focused on emerging markets and financial technology, there was a discussion on the beste goksites 2024 and how the evolving online gambling industry is impacting investment opportunities, especially with the rise of cryptocurrency-based platforms.

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We are here to help navigate the world of financial planning and support that sense of wellbeing from the start, creating bespoke, holistic plans for every client, whether it is:

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up with repayments on your mortgage.

This is the latest from ML1 in the next installment of our season-long documentary series.

A good diet is at the heart of a footballer’s lifestyle, ensuring they are able to perform to the maximum of their abilities and continue to improve their strength and stamina.

Our head of sport science Andy Boles talks us through the work that goes into maintaining our players’ diets, while head chef Euan McInnes tests out some new recipes on some of the squad.

Needing points to keep out of relegation danger, Motherwell headed to Edinburgh for a tough task against high-flying Hibernian, knowing a win would lift spirits and also dent the opponents’ European aspirations.

Back off the field, the impact of Covid-19 one year on is still looming in minds.

Young midfielder Allan Campbell was part of last season’s squad forced to stay at home when the 2019/20 campaign was curtailed.

Well-known for his dedication to improving himself, he took the opportunity to build a home gym to keep himself ticking over. Still reaping the benefits of it – and using it on his days off – we visited him to see what his setup is like and how the year has been for him.

Livingston were the visitors to ML1 soon after, with the Betfred Cup finalists always a difficult proposition.

Racism in football, and society as a whole, remains a major issue.

The call for all players to “take the knee” at the start of the season was welcomed by all, in the light of several worldwide incidents last summer.

With the knee still being taken but little in the way of change, four players – Devante Cole, Charles Dunne, Sherwin Seedorf and Bevis Mugabi – sit down to talk about their experiences of racism, what needs to change and whether enough is being done to tackle it.

Please be aware that this video contains strong language and comments of a racist nature in the Black Lives Matter feature.

Motherwell will face Formartine United in the third round of the 2020/21 Scottish Cup.

The Steelmen will head north after Formartine beat Annan Athletic on penalties in the second round on Tuesday night.

The game will be played on Saturday 3 April at North Lodge Park. The date and kick-off time will be confirmed shortly.

Live streaming information will be provided as soon as possible.