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Since arriving from Livingston in 2020, Ricki Lamie has gone on to make over 80 appearances for Motherwell. 

In his time at the club, there have been three different managers yet, all have seen Ricki as their first choice centre back in their respective teams. 

The 29-year-old has always aimed for consistency in his career, giving it his all in any match he plays. 

Although football is his job, golf is his hobby and being on the course allows him to reflect and unwind from the highs and lows of playing full time football. 

Striker Brogan Anderson has the left the club by mutual consent.

Anderson joined the club in the summer and went on to make six appearances for the women of steel.

The club thanks Brogan for her efforts and wishes her well for the future.

Dundee Utd v Motherwell

We are back on the road with a trip to the City of Discovery to take on Dundee United at Tannadice.

Kick off is 3pm, Saturday 29 October.

Tickets are available to purchase online now from Dundee United by clicking here.

Ticket prices:

Important Information

• Concession tickets are listed as 65 and over, full-time students, under 18s and Ambulant with PA
• Juveniles (listed at 11 and under), must be accompanied by an adult.
• For those who are unable to purchase online, Dundee United have confirmed they will sell from their ticket office at Tannadice up until kick-off.
• All ambulant supporters should be registered with the Motherwell FC DSA and tickets can be purchased online with a PA if required. This has been set up so the PA’s ticket cannot be purchased at zero cost without an accompanying Ambulant or Wheelchair supporter.
• There are limited wheelchair spaces available and those who require one should contact the Motherwell FC DSA.

How to follow game online

If you are outside the UK, you can watch the game via Motherwell TV.

Should you be in the UK, it will be live commentary only.

The Story of the Match

The Steelmen go into this one looking to halt a run of three league defeats in a row and will take some confidence from the fact three of their four league wins this season have came away from home.

United picked up big wins at home against Aberdeen and Hibs recently but have failed to win in their last three games, losing to St Mirren then Kilmarnock in the Premier Sports cup and drawing with Ross County.

Match Officials

• Referee: John Beaton
• AR1: Jonathan Bell
• AR2: Steven Traynor
• Fourth Official: Graham Beaton
• VAR  David Munro
• AVAR Gavin Harris

Stuart Kettlewell used plenty youth as Motherwell continued their cinch Reserve League campaign against Hamilton. 

Conceding an early goal again, Kettlewell said the players need to be switched on from the start but was pleased with how his side reacted to the early setback when they got themselves back in front.

Despite Hamilton scoring from the penalty spot to secure a point, it was more game time for the youngsters as they continue their development and can now take the learning points into their next match against Hibernian in seven days.

Motherwell and Hamilton development team played out a competitive 2-2 draw at K-Park.

Stuart Kettlewell’s side were a goal down in the opening minute, but a Corey O’Donnell brace had the hosts ahead at the interval. However, a second half penalty was enough to earn Accies a point.

‘Well named a young starting eleven for the Lanarkshire derby, with only Kian Spiers, Lennon Miller and Robbie Mahon having very limited experience of first-team football. Corey O’Donnell was making his first appearance in 2022 whilst Mo Adam was named amongst the subs after an injury-plagued eight months.

Accies made the best possible start, punishing the hosts with a clinical counter-attack. Adam McGowan collected on the edge of his area and quickly sent Ryan One galloping down the left flank. He cut inside and curled a shot that was palmed away by Matty Connelly, only to fall perfectly for Ellis Brown who shot high into the net.

Motherwell equalised with their first shot on target on 25 minutes. Miller nutmegged Fergus Owens to play in Danny Hunter, his cut-back was perfect for O’Donnell who swept home into the far corner from the penalty spot.

The Steelmen got their noses in front five minutes before the break and it was a really well-worked goal. Great interplay between Wilson and O’Donnell down the left flank had the full-back in an advanced area. Instead of sweeping it across the box, he calmly pulled it back for the striker, who had carried his run forward, and he smashed a first-time shot low into the net for his second.

Hamilton got the game’s second equaliser 12 minutes into the second half. Ally Gould was adjudged to have fouled One inside the area, with referee Ryan Kennedy pointing to the spot. Sub Ben Black stepped up to squeeze the ball under Connelly who had gone the right way.

Both teams had chances to win it, with McGowan going close for Accies and Reece Murray producing good saves to deny substitutes Mark Ferrie and Adam late in the game, but it ended honours even.

Motherwell: Connelly, Max Ross, Ewan Wilson, Ally Gould, Logan Dunachie, Danny Hunter, Robbie Mahon (Adam), Lennon Miller, Corey O’Donnell (Ferrie), Kian Spiers (Wells), Luca Ross (Nevans).

Subs Not Used: Aitken, Bone

With their third game in just six days, Motherwell rounded off a physically and mentally challenging week with a cinch Premiership match against Aberdeen. 

In it’s first week in the Scottish game, VAR was in operation and was called into action almost immediately when Miovski had the ball in the back of the net for the Dons after just four minutes. After a lengthy offside check, the Macedonian was declared onside and Aberdeen had an early lead. 

With a first half to forget for Steven Hammell’s men, the manager made personnel and tactical changes at the break, and it almost instantly made an impact. 

With 55 minutes on the clock, half time sub Connor Shields crossed the ball into the box, after a fine touch from Stuart McKinstry, the Lanarkshire boy finished lowly into the corner to get the steelmen on level terms.

Despite continuing to pile on the pressure on the Aberdeen defence, it would be the away side who claimed all three points with Luis Duk heading home an Aberdeen second with 20 minutes to go. 

VAR failed to spot a pull on Ricki Lamie and a Matty Kennedy handball at the death which would have gave Motherwell a chance of a point from the spot, but it would be a winless six days for Motherwell. 

We had three players in action over the weekend on loan.

Max Johnston

Max played the full 90 minutes in Cove Rangers’ 2-2 draw away to Ayr United.

The full-back played a part in the second goal as his cross fell to Connor Scully at the back post who fired home.

Robbie Mahon

With his side trailing 1-0 to Montrose,  James McPake brought on Mahon to chase the equaliser with 13 minutes to go but Dunfermline ended up losing 2-0, ending a run of three wins for the Pars.

David Devine

The big centre back got just over an hour in Alloa’s first away win of the season.

The Wasps won 0-2 away to bottom side Peterhead, with goals from Scott Taggart and a Jason Brown own goal.

Scott Fox

Following an illness a fortnight ago, Willie Gibson opted for Max Currie in goals again, which left Fox on the bench for his side’s 1-2 win over Clyde at Broadwood.

Ewan Wilson

The youngster was left out of the squad as Albion Rovers took on Glasgow Uni in the Scottish Cup second round.

The League Two side eventually came out 1-4 winners after extra time.

Logan Dunachie

Dunachie was not included in the squad as East Kilbride thrashed Caledonian Braves 5-0 at home in the Scottish Cup.

Daniel Hunter

Cumbernauld Colts had a weekend with no action, after exiting the Scottish Cup in the first round at the hands of Dalbeattie Star.

Motherwell were simply outclassed, as Rangers netted a clinical first-half strike followed by four in the second half to condemn the women of steel to a disappointing Sky Sports Cup exit at a rainswept Broadwood Stadium.

Emma Watson’s composed finish split the sides at half time, before a double from Kirsty Howat and Lisa Martinez sealed victory for the hosts.

Motherwell tried to force a route back into the game, with chances from Kaela McDonald-Nguah and Gemma Hughes testing Jenna Fife in the Rangers net, but their efforts were left unrewarded as they fell to a disappointing Quarter-Final exit.

Manager Paul Brownlie made two changes from the side that fought to restore a two-goal deficit against Spartans in SWPL1 action last weekend. Kodie Hay and Georgie Rafferty both returned to the starting XI, with Katie Rice and Jo Addie having to settle for a place on the bench.

Motherwell carved out the first opportunity of the game with McDonald-Nguah making her presence known in the early stages. Amy Anderson did well to pickpocket Colette Cavanagh deep into the opponents half before picking out the striker who fired across the face of goal, but the chance came to nothing.

Despite a slow passive start, Rangers’ quality slowly started to edge its way into the game. Chelsea Cornet did well to deceive her marker before drilling a low enticing delivery across the face of goal, but Emily Mutch reacted superbly to parry beyond the reach of Howat who was lurking at the back post.

Motherwell continued to limit the threat Rangers posed throughout much of the first half, but the hosts soon found the breakthrough on the half hour mark. Howat’s audacious strike from the edge of the box rattled off the top of the crossbar before falling kindly to Watson who coolly tucked away the rebound into the empty net.

With the half time whistle looming, Cavanagh was fortunate to have not been given her marching orders after a reckless challenge on Emma Lawton. The winger caught the defender high on her ankle, but the referee only brandished a yellow card.

With Motherwell chasing the game in the second half, Rangers took advantage of the additional space and soon netted a quickfire double.

Samantha Kerr effortlessly worked her way past several lacklustre challenges before clipping a low-cross to Martinez deep into the Motherwell penalty area, and the forward calmly placed her strike high into the roof of the net.

Martinez looked to have netted from a clear offside position, but the linesman remained unconvinced, and the goal stood.

Less than two-minutes later, Rangers had their third of the afternoon. Howat did well to latch onto Cornet’s perfectly weighted through ball before drilling an accurate strike into the top-right corner from an acute angle.

The hosts had four midway through the second half. A clever interchange of play at the edge of the box caught the static Motherwell defence off guard, and Howat was on hand to confidently net her second of the game with another well-taken effort.

The women of steel struggled to recover from this intense period of attacking pressure, and Martinez soon netted her second of the game to complete a tough afternoon for the visitors

Motherwell will now turn their attention to SWPL1 action, as they look to bounce back against a high-flying Hearts side in a crucial encounter next Sunday.