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Defender Max Johnston has joined Championship side Cove Rangers on loan for the rest of the season.

The 18-year-old full back has made two first team appearances for Motherwell and impressed on loan at Queen of the South last season.

“It’s a really good opportunity for me to go get games under my belt,” Max Johnston added.

“They’re a good team with ambition, who play in the Championship which is a good level to go test myself.”

Johnston was on loan in the Championship last season where he featured in 31 games.

“Max has a really bright future at Motherwell,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“He is a big part of our long-term plans at this club. We have a lot of competition from two Scotland internationals at right full back, with Stephen O’Donnell and Paul McGinn, so it’s very important he continues to play games and learn his trade.

“Cove Rangers is a great loan move for him, playing in the Championship will help enhance his ability and will stand him in good stead for the future.”

“We saw some good football and goals but it was more important for some of the players to get minutes under their belt.”

Motherwell started the Reserve League with a 4-0 win at home to Queen’s Park.

Stephen O’Donnell, Robbie Mahon, Ali Gould and Dean Cornelius all scored in a comfortable win for a Motherwell side full of first-team experience.

Queen’s Park threatened first. Louis Longridge with a shot from the edge of the box but it was a comfortable stop for Oxborough.

Heraghty was then forced into action as McKinstry’s powerful cross was diverted goalwards by Mahon. It was going in until the young goalkeeper parried it away to safety.

The Steelmen struck first in the 28th minute. A slack backpass was pounced upon by Shields who forced a good save but from the resulting phase of play Rolando Aarons’ skilful rabona cross on the right wing was fired home by Stephen O’Donnell.

Queen’s Park almost instantly replied as Liam McLeish looked certain to score with a free header but Oxborough produced a fine diving save to preserve the lead.

Just before half-time, Robbie Mahon doubled the advantage. More fine work from Aarons created space for Maguire to pull it back across goal for Mahon and the Irishman made no mistake from eight yards.

Five minutes into the second half it was 3-0. A superb counter attacking goal, started by Luca Ross who drove forward and found Mahon. His pass was then perfectly weighted for the overlapping full-back Ali Gould who fired past Heraghty.

Connor Shields nearly added a fourth on the hour mark. More good attacking midfield play saw Mahon slide in Shields. His first touch took him past the goalkeeper but from a narrow angle he could only find the side netting.

He created another good chance, just before being replaced by Louis Moult, with another well-timed run but his powerful shot was beaten out of play for a corner.

With ten to play, Motherwell added a fourth. Stephen O’Donnell cut the ball back into a dangerous area which was intelligently dummied by Mahon, and then placed into the top corner by Dean Cornelius.

The crowd very nearly got to witness Moult scoring on his return to the Fir Park turf as he raced through on goal but Heraghty made a good block at his feet.

In the end it was a comfortable 90 minutes for the Steelmen, with some valuable minutes into player’s legs as well.

Motherwell: Oxborough, Mugabi, Devine (Dunachie, 45′), O’Donnell, Gould, Maguire (MacDonald, 71′), Cornelius, McKinstry (Hunter 45′), Shields (Moult, 71′), Aarons (Ross, 45′), Mahon

Unused Subs: Connelly, Wells, Ferrie

Goals: O’Donnell (27′), Mahon (44′), Gould (51′), Cornelius (79′)

We have extended our commitment to tackling the stigma around suicide by signing a further one-year partnership with Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire.

The Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire branding will again be on the first team players’ sleeves throughout the 2022/23 season in a bid to encourage players, supporters and the wider community to talk about suicide, positive mental health and to signpost people to the range of support available.

Suicide can affect anyone but tapping into the strength of community spirit among football supporters could help save lives. Just talking about the issue or asking someone if they’re ok could be the first step to getting the right support.

Councillor Paul Kelly, said, “Having suicidal thoughts or feeling of low mood transcends all backgrounds and ages and can happen to anyone at any time. The long-term impact of suicide on families, friends and communities can be devastating but we must do all we can to encourage people to talk openly about it.

“That’s why the message is ‘Let’s Talk’. All it needs is to start a conversation and the difference can turn someone’s life around. People genuinely care and we can see that already with the way that supporters at this club unite when times are low or rally round when needed. This is an example of how this type of partnership working can truly impact on people who really need that support in our communities. We need to use the connection through football to really have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing in our communities and this partnership will help to do just that.”

Suzanne Reid, head of commercial & marketing at Motherwell FC, added, “All too often we hear of people dying through suicide in our communities and through this partnership we want to highlight that support is available and that it’s ok to talk about how you feel. We are a community club and it’s important that we play a role in linking with our supporters and the wider community on issues that really matter. Because believe it or not, you do matter. People really care.”

For more information go to northlanarkshire.gov.uk/safer

Motherwell kick off their SPFL Reserve League campaign against Queen’s Park on Tuesday 6 September. 

The match will take place at Fir Park. Kick-off is 2pm.

Fans will be able to attend the match, with tickets costing £3 for adults while it will be £1 for kids.

Supporters will be housed in the Phil O’Donnell stand, kiosks will not be in operation.

It will be pay-at-the-gate only for the match.

Our Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match against Celtic has been chosen for live broadcast on Premier Sports.

The match will take place on Wednesday 19 October 2022, with a 6.15pm kick-off.

Ticket prices for the match will be confirmed and announced in due course.

“Both Motherwell FC and Celtic FC raised concerns around the kick-off time based on the difficulties it will present to supporters wishing to attend the match,” CEO Alan Burrows said.

“Both clubs asked the broadcaster to consider having the two live matches, scheduled for that day, run simultaneously on different channels. However, we have been informed that this is not possible due to other contractual commitments and no other arrangement are possible.

“Whilst we an extremely keen to work with our broadcast partners and commercial sponsors to ensure they get maximum value for their investment in Scottish football, it’s a far from ideal scenario for fans of both clubs.

“We have been reassured that the circumstances surrounding this particular scheduling are extremely rare and unlikely to happen again.”

Our highly-anticipated Hall of Fame dinner will welcome its fourth batch of inductees this November.

The event, launched in 2019, has already paid special tribute to the legendary names of the club’s 136-year history.

For the first time, the dinner will take place at Dalziel Park Hotel on Friday 18 November, with host Tam Cowan inducted five new names.

The event is priced at £64 for adults and £30 for children aged under 12*

You can buy tickets for the dinner online here now or contact the commercial department on 01698 338 011.

The first of the 2022 class of inductees will be revealed shortly, joining:

* Please note than some of the colourful language on the night may not be appropriate for young children or those easily offended.

Lennon Miller and Robbie Garcia have been selected in Scotland Under-17s squad.

The squad meet up in Spain for a week long training camp.

Lennon previously featured in the UEFA Under 17s European Championship finals in May, taking Portugal, Denmark and Sweden.

Robbie receives his first call-up, catching the eye after a string of impressive performances, topped off by winning the 2022 Foyle Cup.

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

Kevin van Veen, Blair Spittal, Paul McGinn and Callum Slattery are all in contention.

Games played in August:

• Motherwell 1-2 St Johnstone
• Aberdeen 2-3 Motherwell
• Motherwell 1-0 Livingston
• Kilmarnock 2-1 Motherwell
• Motherwell 4-0 Inverness CT

Kevin van Veen

Our number nine is in red hot form, scoring six goals in four games in the month of August.

Scoring the winner at Aberdeen, the opener at Kilmarnock and notching a hat trick in the Premier Sports Cup against Inverness, the Dutchman has played a key role in what was a strong month for Steven Hammell’s men.

Blair Spittal

Summer signing Blair Spittal has had a strong start to the season.

He opened his Motherwell account at Pittodrie, scoring the opener. The midfielder hit the bar after a lovely flowing move against Aberdeen, to which the rebound fell to Kevin van Veen to finish for the third goal.

He set up the Dutch striker with a cutting edge pass for Van Veen to finish against Kilmarnock.

Paul McGinn

Also a summer signing, Paul McGinn has settled in quickly to his new surroundings.

Playing every minute of every match in August, the full-back has been impressive thus far in the claret and amber.

Callum Slattery

Despite being suspended for the opening two games, Callum Slattery has impressed this month.

Missing one game in August against St Johnstone, the midfielder scored the second against Aberdeen but was also heavily involved in the build up to Blair Spittal’s opener and played the vital pass through for the third goal that day.

Finding himself constantly involved against Kilmarnock and Inverness also, Slattery has got his 2022/23 campaign off to a flyer.

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

“We played with a lot of personality.

“On another day we could have scored two or three goals.”