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We have today parted company with manager Graham Alexander by mutual consent.

Graham will leave the club along with his assistant Chris Lucketti.

“Graham asked to speak with us early on Friday morning, and everyone agreed that it would be best to make a change,” chairman Jim McMahon said.

“We asked Graham to reverse our fortunes when he arrived eighteen months ago and he did that, before a really solid start to his first full season at Fir Park laid the foundations for what ultimately led to a fifth place finish and European football.

“However, things haven’t gone as well for a spell in 2022 and although the timing is not ideal, we hope a change will bring about fresh impetus for everyone ahead of the 2022/23 season.

“I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Graham and Chris for all their hard work and effort and wish them every success in their future careers.”

Graham added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Motherwell and leave with nothing but good wishes for the club in the future.

“I’m proud that we came in with the club joint bottom of the Premiership, and 18 months later leave having first secured our Premiership status, then qualified for Europe in our first full season. Our points tally in that time is only behind Rangers & Celtic.

“I also want to thank everyone who has worked so hard alongside us, and for the support I have received from Alan Burrows, Jim McMahon and the board of directors. It has been a pleasure to represent Motherwell Football Club.”

“We have to be honest with ourselves. We weren’t good enough tonight.”

Striker and fan favourite Kevin van Veen has penned a one-year contract extension keeping the Dutchman at Fir Park until the summer of 2024. 

Van Veen joined Motherwell from Scunthorpe in the summer of 2021 and was our top-goalscorer in his first season at the club, scoring 11 goals.

“I’m glad we have secured Kevin for another two seasons after a great impact in his first year with us,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“He has flourished being in a place where he has trust, respect and a team he enjoys playing with. I believe he has even more in the tank and I know how much he wants to help us continue our success from last year.”

Our ever-popular Ladies Day event returns for 2022 when Motherwell host Dundee United on Saturday 3rd September.

Hosted by Gavin Wallace, there’s a full day of fun and laughter planned, as well as cash prizes for the best dressed in attendance.

Priced at £44 for season ticket holders, and £52 for non-season ticket holders, our Centenary Suite Ladies Day package starts at 12pm and includes:

·        Complimentary cocktail on arrival
·        A two-course meal
·        Match ticket in the main stand
·        Best dressed competition with cash prizes
·        Games and music until 7pm

It’s a day not to be missed, thanks to our sponsors Cadzow Nursery.

To get your tickets, just buy online now at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk, email us at hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or give us a call on 01698 338003.

Motherwell travel to Ireland for the second leg of their Europa Conference League second qualifying round match against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. 

Kick-off is 7pm.

Tickets

All tickets for Motherwell supporters for the match have sold out.

How to Follow the Game Online

If you are in the UK, the game will be live on Premier Sports one. You can find this on your Sky television on channel 412 and on Virgin Media, channel 551.

If you are outwith the UK, the match will be broadcast live on LOI TV.

Tale of the Tape

Motherwell and Sligo Rovers faced off in the first leg on Thursday night, with the Irish side coming away with a narrow 1-0 victory.

Looking to overcome the deficit, the Steelmen travel to The Showgrounds knowing that with no away goal rule in UEFA competitions, should they win the match by a one goal margin, the match will go to extra-time.

Should the game remain level on aggregate, the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Form Guide

Sligo remain 23 games into their season with no match last weekend.

They are fifth in the table with an unbeaten record in their domestic league at The Showgrounds since John Russell took over in June.

Motherwell kick off their league campaign this weekend against St Mirren.

Motherwell suffered defeat against Sligo Rovers on Thursday night in their first competitive game of the season.

In pre-season, the ‘Well recorded victories against Vorwarts Steyr and Partick Thistle.

When the first team announced that they would be going to Austria for a pre-season camp, young Kian Speirs could only hope that he would to join them.

A last-minute call meant he had to quickly pack his bags and get to the airport as he would join Graham Alexander and the squad for the week long camp.

After only training a handful of times with the first team, this was Kian’s first real experience of top level training and it gave him an insight into what it takes to be a full time professional.

Rounding off his time in Austria, the midfielder would get game time in a bounce game which has left him hungry for more.

Goalkeeper Khym Ramsay has left the club. 

The experienced shot-stopper departs Motherwell after making 24 appearances last season.

Since joining the club in early 2020, Ramsay has been a regular between the sticks for the claret and amber.

“Khym leaves with our best wishes,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“Due to her life away from football, Khym is unable to commit to training and playing so we mutually made the decision that it would be best for her to take a step back from the team.

“She is an excellent professional and we wish her well for her future endeavours.”

The club would like to thank Khym for efforts in her time at Motherwell and wish her well for the future.

Motherwell will take on Inverness Caledonian Thistle at home in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup. 

The match is scheduled to take place on August 30/31 and is subject to TV selections.

Ticket information will be announced in due course.

Motherwell were beaten 3-1 to Sunderland on Sunday at the Academy of Light. 

Grace Ede, Abbey Joice and Neve Herron scored for Sunderland while Katie Rice pulled a goal back late in the game.

After creating a couple chances early in the game, Sunderland opened the scoring on 39 minutes. Joice burst down the wing before playing the ball across to Ede who lashed her effort into the top corner.

Sunderland doubled their advantage on 50 minutes. Katy Watson picked up the ball before driving into the box. Lifting her head up, she squared it to Joice who finished cooly into the net.

Herron made it three on 82 minutes but Motherwell continued to fight and got their reward on 85 minutes.

Katie Rice picked the ball up and after shifting it onto her weaker right foot, had a go from 25-yards and placed her effort into the top corner.

In the fourth pre-season game, Paul Brownlie once again used his squad fully to ensure more players got minutes ahead of their SWPL1 campaign.

Motherwell are your 2022 Foyle Cup Champions.

The Foyle Cup, based in Northern Ireland, is a 2005 age limit tournament consisting of 24 teams.

Motherwell, who were able to go on tour courtesy of a significant donation from the Well Society, were placed in group D alongside Institute FC, Ballymoney Utd and Strathroy Harps. Scoring 23 goals and conceding none, the young Steelmen comfortably progressed to the quarter-final.

A 3-1 victory against Inishowen YL seen the lads move on to the semis.

In the last four, Motherwell took on Derry City under 18s on Thursday night.

During the match, Richard Twambe suffered a horrific injury which has left the forward in hospital awaiting an operation.

It was agreed by both teams that the match should be abandoned and re-scheduled for the following (Friday) morning.

Despite witnessing the injury to their teammate, young Motherwell regrouped and went again. A convincing 3-0 victory booked a spot in the final, where they would face Altrincham FC.

Producing another fine performance, Motherwell once again won 3-0 and lifted the Foyle Cup, with Shay Nevans, Ally Goul and Adam MacDonald getting on the scoresheet.

“The boys have been brilliant during this tournament,” academy director Steven Hammell said.

“It allowed the group to form new bonds as we had some under 16s make the step up so it was as much a pre-season as a tournament.

“It’t been an excellent tournament and experience for this group. Despite a hectic schedule, they have coped remarkably and it should stand them in good stead for the future.

“To come to an unknown place and to win against unknown teams, is something they should be proud of.

”I would also like to thank the Well Society for their vital donation to allow us to take part in this competition. It’s so encouraging for the Academy to have the support and backing that it gets from the supporters, who are directly playing a part in unearthing what we hope will be future first-team players.”

The Motherwell squad on tour was:

Lennon Miller, Robbie Garcia, Max Ross, Brannan Mcdermott, Ally Gould, Arran Bone, Scott Williamson, Adam Macdonald, Dylan Wells, Olly Whyte, Richard Tambwe, Luca Ross, Shay Nevans, Mark Ferrie, Zack Tomany and Kyle Aitken (T)

Steven Hammell (Academy Director), Brian Kerr (Development Team Manager), David Clarkson (Head of Intermediate Academy), Paul Burns (Head of Junior Academy), Tom Jones (Performance Therapist) and Kelly McKenna (Physiotherapist)