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Motherwell returned to winning ways with a convincing 0-5  win over Ross County in Dingwall.

Goals from Joe Efford, Callum Slattery and a Kevin van Veen hat-trick sealed a big three points for the Steelmen.

Efford and Slattery returned to the starting eleven, replacing Barry Maguire and Dean Cornelius as Steven Hammell’s side looked for their first win in four league games.

County threatened first, with Ross Callachan looping a header just over the bar after ten minutes.

Former ‘Well man found his way into the ref’s book moments later. A yellow card shown for flailing arm on Ricki Lamie.

On the 25th minute, Motherwell took the lead. Goss’ cross landed at the feet of Efford and he was hauled down by Callachan.  Van Veen stepped up and cooly  fired into the corner of the net.

There were then claims for a second yellow card for White, as he clattered into Lamie again but upon closer inspection it might have been harsh on the County man. In the end Liam Kelly ended up in the book for his protests.

County looked to respond before half-time but  efforts from Sims and Paton went just wide of the target.

The Steelmen came out the traps in blistering fashion and within six minutes of the restart it was 3-0.

On his return to action, Callum Slattery got his name on the scoresheet and Motherwell’s second with a rasping drive from 25 yards into tbe bottom corner.

Two minutes later Joe Efford burst down the left wing and put it on a plate for Kevin van Veen to grab his second of the night.

From there it was comfortable for the Steelmen.

Efford added a fourth, his first of the season, when he got on the end of Penney’s cross. The American steadied himself and on the turn fired past Laidlaw.

With a minute left on the clock van Veen sealed a fine individual and team performance with a cooly taken chip over the ‘keeper, to secure his hat-trick.

“This was our biggest game of the season so far. I thought the boys responded really well.”

Manager Steven Hammell has taken the positives from the narrow defeat to Celtic last time out in the cinch Premiership but says he is still disappointed about the defeat.

With a quick turnaround to their next game against Ross County, the boss is happy with the performances but knows his side needs to start being clinical in front of goal and making the most of the big moments in the games.

Striker Kevin van Veen remains upbeat ahead of Motherwell’s cinch Premiership match against Ross County.

Despite not picking a win in their last three games, the Dutchman knows the performances are there and if they can find an eye for goal, he reckons the results will quickly follow.

It’s a journey north to the Highlands as the Steelmen take on the Staggies at the Global Energy Stadium

Kick off is 7.45pm, Tuesday 04 October.

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The story of the match

Steven Hammell’s men will be heartened by recent performances but will be looking to make their chances count, following three games without a win.

County started the season with in fine form in the Premier Sports Cup but have found league points hard to come by. They go into this game with one win, and have failed to win at home in the last three attempts.

‘Well fans will have fond memories of the last trip to Dingwall. Kevin van Veen’s penalty sealed a big three points which proved vital in securing fifth place and European football last season.

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Stuart Kettlewell is our new lead development coach.

The former Ross County boss, 38, takes up his new post today working specifically with our Development and Under 18s teams.

“I am thrilled to join the club,” Kettlewell said.

“I’ve obviously been out of the game for a period of time and I’m just looking forward to getting back in.

“The role fits in with my ethos of developing young players which is important to me.

“I’ve had a couple of opportunities prior to this but after I spoke with the staff and the manager, I knew it was a good fit and the right move for me.”

Kettlewell was a mainstay at Queen’s Park as a player, playing at Hampden for six years. A brief spell with Clyde followed before five years as a player in Dingwall with County, where he won promotion to the Premiership.

He left in 2014 to spend a short spell with Highland League side Brora, before making his return to the Global Energy Stadium in a coaching capacity shortly after.

As Under 20s manager, his side won the 2016–17 SPFL Development League and progressed several players into the first-team squad.

When Owen Coyle left the Staggies in March 2017, Kettlewell was placed in charged of the first-team squad with Steven Ferguson. In his first full season in charge, County not only won a strong Scottish Championship, but they also picked up the Challenge Cup and he was awarded the Championship Manager of the Season award.

He left the club in December 2020 and had been heavily involved in the media, something he will continue to do whilst leading Motherwell’s young guns.

“We ran a robust recruitment process that was designed to find the very best person and I am glad Stuart is with us,” manager Steven Hammell added.

“He’s one of the country’s most well-respected, talented coaches who will form part of our close-knit staff group.

“We spent a great deal of time internally reviewing all the factors that helped assist the group that included the likes of Cadden, Campbell, Hastie, Turnbull and Scott.

“A big part of that, in our mind, was having a dedicated and focused coach who created a first-team mentality within that squad and that is something we hope Stuart can replicate for what we believe is a very talented group at the moment.”

We had six in action on loan up and down the country this weekend.

Max Johnston

Max Johnston got his first start for Cove Rangers as they took on Arbroath at the Balmoral Stadium.

The full back played the full 90 minutes and Cove came away with a comfortable 2-0 victory.

Scott Fox and David Devine

As he has quickly established himself as number one at Queen of the South, Scott Fox lined up against Motherwell teammate David Devine as Queen’s faced Alloa.

Scott Fox played the full 90 minutes,

With both sides mid table in League one, three points could have boosted either team into a play off position however it would be former Motherwell man Ross MacIver who netted a late equaliser for Alloa, with the game finishing 1-1.

Playing 60 minutes for the Motherwell development side against Ayr United midweek, David Devine got another 90 minutes in the bag.

Robbie Mahon

Joining Dunfermline on Friday, Robbie Mahon went straight into the squad for Dunfermline Athletic as they took on Peterhead at home.

Named on the bench, Mahon was subbed on in the 78th minute with Dunfermline 1-0 ahead. Dunfermline would double their lead with Mahon on the pitch but a late Peterhead comeback meant the game finished 2-2.

Ewan Wilson

Also signing on the loan deadline on Friday, Wilson went straight into Albion Rovers’ starting eleven to take on Stranraer.

The full back would get 67 minutes on the pitch with Stranraer claiming all three points with a 2-1 victory.

Logan Dunachie

Logan Dunachie was once again in the starting lineup for East Kilbride against Caledonian Braves.

The towering centre back got an assist for Kilby’s first goal in the 2-2 draw with Braves.

Corey O’Donnell

Corey O’Donnell didn’t feature for Bonnyrigg Rose as the winger steps up his recovery.

Motherwell took a step closer to their Sky Sports Cup dreams, as the women of steel dismantled visitors Dundee United to secure their place in the next round.

Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s magnificent strike from distance fired the women of steel into the ascendency midway through the first half, before Gill Inglis replicated her teammates strike minutes later.

Tammy Harkin pulled one back for the visitors in the second half, but Motherwell held out to progress to the next round of the Sky Sports Cup.

Following last weekend’s defeat to league leaders Rangers, Paul Brownlie made four changes from the previous outing, with McDonald-Nguah, Kodie Hay, Brogan Anderson and London Pollard all returning to the starting XI whilst Lori Gardner, Katie Rice, Carla Boyce and Georgie Rafferty all returned to the bench.

The hosts looked to impose their fluid possession game from the off, with United chasing the ball throughout much of the opening exchanges.

London Pollard’s darting run across the face of goal allowed her to skip past her opponent with ease before shifting the ball onto her stronger left foot, but the forwards off-balance attempt failed to trouble Fiona McNicoll.

Moments later, Motherwell were denied what looked like a certain penalty kick after Pollard was hauled down under the challenge of Jade McLaren, but the referee quickly waived play on despite the adamant pleas of the Motherwell players.

The hosts continued to threaten and deservedly netted the opener soon after. McDonald-Nguah was left unchallenged 20-yards from goal, and the strikers curling effort sailed beyond the reach of McNicoll before nestling comfortably into the top-left corner.

Motherwell continued to force the visitors to play with their own half, and moments later they had their second of the afternoon. Using her experience, Inglis skilfully drifted from her marker before latching onto Lucy Ronald’s through ball, and the midfielder replicated her teammates opener, dispatching her strike into the top-left corner.

As the second half resumed, United pulled one back. Motherwell failed to clear Cassie Cowper’s low corner kick, and McLaren’s through ball was easily converted by Harkin from a few yards out.

With United chasing an equaliser, Motherwell were forced to deflect wave after wave of attacking threats in the latter stages of the second half. Harkin’s low effort evaded everyone in the box before shattering off the outside of the post in a nerve-racking moment for the women of steel.

Nevertheless, the hosts stood resolute in the final few minutes to earn a precious place in the quarter-finals of the Sky Sports Cup.

Paul Brownlie’s side now await their fate in the next round before returning to league action against Spartans in a fortnight’s time.