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The Motherwell youth academy is expanding and we are recruiting coaching staff to join.

Training sessions will take place in the Motherwell area, two nights per week and with weekly matches taking place within the Scottish Women’s Football youth leagues.

Working closely with the highly experienced Motherwell coaching staff through regular in-service training, there will be opportunities to progress within the club.

We are looking for someone who can inspire and motivate players, has good communication skills, good knowledge of the game and has high standards.

The candidates must be reliable, ambitious, creative and be positive role models for the players.

If you are interested or would like further information, contact paul.brownlie@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Motherwell cruised to their first league win of the season after defeating rivals Hamilton 3-0 at Alliance Park in the first Lanarkshire derby.

Leanne Crichton would open the scoring from the penalty spot before Lori Gardner added a spectacular second on the stroke of half-time.

Academy graduate Jemma Hughes would fire home the third in the second half to secure the women of steel’s first three points of the season.

Motherwell applied the early pressure and were unfortunate not to open the scoring in the early stages.

Kodie Hay’s cross from the right was superbly flicked on by Claire Crosbie, but Hamilton would clear their lines after a goal-line scramble.

Minutes later, Crichton’s in-swinging cross was met by Hughes at the back post, but the striker’s powerful header sailed narrowly above the crossbar.

Motherwell would be awarded a penalty midway through the first half after Crichton’s powerful effort struck the hand of a Hamilton defender.

Crichton stepped up and confidently placed her strike past Sarah Rhind to open the scoring for the hosts.

Motherwell came close to doubling their advantage minutes later. Amy Anderson’s pass was brilliantly controlled by Hay, who turned and rifled a long-range volley towards goal, but her dipping effort was superbly parried away by the keeper.

The women of steel would add a second in the latter stages of the first half.

Gardner found space on the right, and skilfully passed her opponent with a clever nutmeg before firing her strike into the top corner to give her side a comfortable advantage heading into half-time.

The Well would add a third on the hour mark. Gardner’s perfectly weighted through-ball found Hughes unmarked at the edge of the box, and the forward skilfully beat her opponent before calmly firing her strike into the top left corner.

The result will be a confidence boost for Motherwell who move off the foot of the table, before they travel to face Spartans next week.

Motherwell face newly promoted rivals Hamilton Academical in the first Lanarkshire derby of the 2021/22 SWPL1 season.

Kick off on Sunday 3 October will be at 4pm at Alliance Park.

Tale of the Tape

This will be the first meeting of Motherwell and Hamilton.

Form Guide

Motherwell are still looking for their first points in SPWL1 this season, off the back of a 4-0 defeat to Celtic on Wednesday night.

Accies have won one game in the league this season against Hearts and come into the game having lost to champions Glasgow City 3-1.

Prior to that, they were beaten by Aberdeen 1-0 in the clash of the promoted sides.

“We gave supporters belief we were still in it right to the end.”

Hearts defeated Motherwell in the capital, but the visitors left frustrated after a heavy attacking onslaught in the second half.

Liam Boyce’s early penalty and Stephen Kingsley’s free-kick was enough to do the damage, despite Motherwell banging down the door relentlessly in the second period.

Bevis Mugabi came in for Ricki Lamie in the only change to Motherwell’s starting team, with Graham Alexander sticking with the vast majority of the side which defeated Ross County last time out.

In front of a buoyant home crowd, the hosts would find themselves ahead early doors.

Boyce slipped in down the right and, with Kelly diving out, went down in the area.

Referee David Munro took his time but pointed at the spot, with Boyce stepping up to dispatch his spot kick powerfully into the bottom-left corner.

Motherwell didn’t wilt and matched up to a high-tempo battle in midfield, but it took time to get the ball into scoring positions.

Before they did, Hearts were two up.

Winning a free-kick on the edge of the box, Kingsley showed his prowess to curl the ball into the top-left corner of the net from 25 yards.

Motherwell grew in confidence and, restricting the hosts to one chance from open play all half, had plenty opportunities of their own.

Woolery’s shot from 25 yards was netbound before being deflected behind at the last moment, with Ojala rising to head narrowly over from the resulting corner.

Then, in first half stoppage time, two huge chances came Motherwell’s way.

Watt saw his chance from 30 yards and sent a dipping half volley towards goal which Gordon had to act fast to tip over the bar.

Then, from the corner, the visitors again caused chaos in the box and Watt’s swivel and shot from close range was somehow smothered by Gordon.

Hearts were on the front foot early in the second period and could have killed the game.

Devlin went down easily in the box and referee Munro was quick again to point at the spot.

This time, Kelly read Boyce’s intentions perfectly and turned away the penalty to keep ‘Well in it.

It was from there the momentum swung. Motherwell dominated proceedings, with Woolery having the best chance, only to be denied by the brilliant save from Gordon.

Van Veen, O’Hara and Ojala also went close but Gordon would stand firm and the boys in claret and amber left the capital empty-handed.

Motherwell: Kelly, O’Donnell, Mugabi, Ojala, McGinley, Grimshaw, O’Hara, Slattery, Woolery, Watt, Van Veen.

The Motherwell boss looks ahead to the cinch Premiership clash at Tynecastle.

There’s one last chance to get tickets for Hearts v Motherwell.

Tickets are available from the ticket office at Fir Park between 10am and 12pm on Saturday before the match.

Adult tickets cost £27. Over 65s and those in full-time education get in for £19, Under 18s for £14, Under 16s for £7 and Under 13s for £5.

Mandatory vaccine certification will be in place for this fixture. Spot checks will take place as you enter the stadium.

You must be fully vaccinated to attend. You and everyone in your party must bring proof of this status with you to the match, unless you are exempt (under the age of 18, not able to get the vaccine for medical reasons, or taking part in vaccine trials).

You can get proof of your vaccination status here.

Please only purchase tickets if you meet these criteria as Hearts will have to refuse entry if you are subject to a spot check and cannot comply with the Scottish Government vaccine certification legislation.

Watch live

The match is available to buy on pay-per-view from Hearts in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Ireland for £15.

To buy, head to ppv.heartsfc.co.uk.

Due to UEFA restrictions, the game can not be sold in England.

International viewers can watch through our subscription service at live.motherwellfc.co.uk. Packages start at as little as £12.50 per month to watch all 38 cinch Premiership fixtures.

Our cinch Premiership home match with Dundee United later this year has been brought forward.

The game will now be played on Tuesday 30 November at 7.45pm. It was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 1 December.

The match will be broadcast live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports.

Graham Alexander is the Glen’s Vodka Premiership Manager of the Month for September.

The Motherwell boss guided his team to an unbeaten month, defeating Aberdeen and Ross County at home, and putting in a solid performance in a 1-1 draw at Rangers.

That run of form was matched only by the Ibrox side, with the panel electing to reward Alexander with the prize for the second time since taking over the role at Fir Park in January.

“I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of every person that has contributed to our results over the past month,” Alexander said.

“They have all helped the team to win the points that they have.”

Colin Matthews, CEO of Glen’s owner the Loch Lomond Group, added: “Motherwell are enjoying a brilliant start to their season.

“After leading his side through September undefeated, which included a tough away game against the defending champions, Graham Alexander fully deserves his Glen’s Manager of the Month award.

“Congratulations to him, his players and his staff.”

It’s time to pick your Paycare Motherwell FC player of the month for September.

To vote, head to our Facebook page and pick your favourite.

Having ended August with back-to-back scoring games, Tony Watt continued his form into the new month.

A pivotal figure again in the win over Aberdeen and draw at Rangers, he then went on to net the winner in the 2-1 win over Ross County in the final match.

Arriving from Southampton in the summer, Callum Slattery has already demonstrated his prowess in midfield.

A standout performer in the middle, he also netted his first senior goal with a spectacular strike to open the scoring in the win over Ross County.

Liam Kelly continued his run as a pivotal figure in the team, with the goalkeeper again outstanding through the month.

Keeping a clean sheet against Aberdeen, his vital saves contributed heavily to the seven points gained.

Juhani Ojala‘s form at the back earned him a recall to the Finland national team.

The towering centre back also got his first goal for the club in the rampant win over Aberdeen.