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Stuart McKinstry is your October player of the month.

The Leeds loanee bagged two goals, against Rangers and Aberdeen as he pipped Matt Penney by one vote to win the award.

Rolando Aarons’ loan from Huddersfield Town has been terminated.

The club had agreed with the Terriers that should the winger sustain a longer-term injury during his stay at Fir Park, the agreement could be brought to a premature end.

Regretfully, following his injury against Hearts last month, it is unlikely the Jamaican international would feature for the first team again until the end of the year.

“We are gutted for Rolando more than anything as he’s a very talented player who really wanted to be with us and help us,” Steven Hammell said.

“However, he has had such an unfortunate time with injuries throughout his career. One of his most consistent runs was when he was last with us, and we had hoped we could replicate that.

“Sadly, that hasn’t been the case. We wish Rolando all the very best in his recovery and his career and thank him for his efforts both back in early 2020 and now.”

We’re asking both sets of supporters to bring along items for our food bank collection at our match with Celtic on Wednesday 9 November.

We’re collecting items on the day of the game for the Maranatha Motherwell Food Bank.

We are asking fans to bring what they can to support this important cause, so that those in need can receive a food parcel to help.

“Unfortunately, food banks are now having to play a vital role in helping the most vulnerable in our community,” CEO Alan Burrows said.

“Given soaring inflation levels, rising interest rates and the energy crisis, more and more people are tragically having to rely on the thoughtfulness and generosity of others to help feed their family.

“Over the last few years, Motherwell fans have really stepped up to the mark and helped stock up food banks all over Lanarkshire. This year, as we approach the cold winter months, we are asking those who can to once again help.”

Items needed are:

• Soup

• Beans

• Tinned pasta

• Custard/ Rice Pudding

• Tinned Fruit

• Tinned Meat

• Meals in a tin

• Tuna

• Pasta n Sauce

• Noodles

• Long Life Milk

• Breakfast Cereal

• Tinned Vegetables

• Potatoes in a Tin

• Toiletries -soap, shower gel, Shampoo etc

• Tea/coffee

Motherwell fans can drop off at the Cooper Stand car park. Celtic fans’ drop points are on your approach to the Tommy McLean Stand. Collections are available from 6pm.

Thank you for your help. Your contributions will be a massive help to those in need.

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

Matt Penney, Blair Spittal, Stuart McKinstry and Sondre Solholm are all in contention.

To vote, head over to our Facebook page.

Games played in October:

• Celtic 2 – 1 Motherwell
• Ross County 0 – 5 Motherwell
• Hibernian 1 – 0 Motherwell
• Motherwell 1 – 2 Rangers
• Motherwell 0 – 4 Celtic
• Motherwell 1 – 2 Aberdeen
• Dundee Utd 0 – 1 Motherwell

Matt Penney

Our September player of the month, is up once again for nomination after another impressive month.

The Ipswich loanee has continued his fine run of form in October, playing a part in helping his side keep two clean sheets on the road. He also set Kevin van Veen up for his third goal against Ross County, while also playing Joe Efford in for his goal against the Highland side.

Penney has played every minute of every game in a hectic schedule.

Blair Spittal

Despite coming off in the first half against Hibernian and missing the subsequent match through injury, Blair Spittal is once again up for player of the month.

Spittal played the ball back into the danger area, which led to our goal against Celtic at the start of the month.

He also got an assist against Dundee United, setting up Sondre Solholm with an inch perfect cross into the box for the defender to power into the net.

Stuart McKinstry

The on-loan winger notched up two goals in four starts this month, including his first ever goal in claret in amber.

The boyhood Motherwell fan has worked his way into the starting eleven this month, scoring his first goal for the club with a perfectly placed free kick against Rangers.

He made is two goals in two league games when he controlled and drilled the ball into the net against Aberdeen.

Sondre Solholm

After building up a formidable partnership with Ricki Lamie at the heart of the defence, Sondre Solholm get his first player of the month nomination this season.

With 70% of his ariel duals throughout the month, he has proven to be tough to get past for attackers.

Keeping two clean sheets in the month, the Norwegian got his first Motherwell goal with a powerful header against Dundee United in his last outing.

Motherwell are in midweek action against Partick Thistle on Wednesday 2 November in SWPL. 

Kick off is 8pm at Petershill Park.

How to follow the game

Entry for this fixture is via pay at the gate. Cash and card are accepted.

Adults: £7
Concessions: £5
U16s: Free

There is a live stream of the game on the Partick Thistle Women’s Youtube channel.

Story of the match

This is the first encounter between the two teams this season.

Last season, all matches were closely fought. With the last three matches between the teams ending in draws.

Thistle drew with Hibernian in their last match, with Motherwell narrowly defeated 1-0 by Hearts.

The Steelmen are back east to take on Hearts at Tynecastle in the first match in November.

Kick off is 3pm, Sunday 6 November.

Tickets are available to purchase online now by clicking here.

Ticket prices:

Important Information

• Ambulant tickets are priced at the above status with carer.
• For any disabled parking queries, fans should contact keithferguson@homplc.co.uk
• Fans should note that Heart of Midlothian will not have an option for away fans to purchase on the day at Tynecastle. All tickets must be bought in advance.
• Due to postal strikes, tickets will not be delivered to your home on time for the game

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

Both sides halted losing streaks with away wins at the weekend.

The Steelmen overcame Dundee United at Tannadice and Hearts defeated Ross County in Dingwall with Hearts’ previous league win being against Motherwell in September.

The Jambos travel to Turkey this week to take on Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday. ‘Well might be hoping for a European hangover as they go looking for their first win at Tynecastle September 2019.

Match Officials

• Referee: Kevin Clancy
• AR1: David McGeachie
• AR2: Gary Hilland
• Fourth Official: Duncan Williams
• VAR: David Munro
• AVAR: Sean Carr

Motherwell Football Club is looking for a talented videographer to join our digital content team.

This full-time position will require knowledge and experience of both operating a camera and editing.

Working as part of the digital content department, the successful candidate will work in a small but dedicated team tasked with producing high-quality video content for our official channels, telling the club’s story.

We are seeking a creative and well-organised individual, who is able to contribute new ideas to our output.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

• Film and edit creative content for the club’s official media and social channels.
• Enhance and create engaging content such as player branding, behind-the-scenes videos and match day footage.
• To contribute innovative ideas to grow the club’s digital media platforms.
• Attend club events and support with coverage on our official media channels.
• To ensure all equipment (i.e. camera and technical equipment) and software is maintained.
• To assist the club’s content and social media strategy
• Working knowledge of current video, audio and design production workflows.
• Strong camera operations and techniques.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to edit with Final Cut Pro.
• Ability to work within a small team towards deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Values & respects others and builds relationships.
• Can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

Deadline: 5pm on Monday, November 14 2022

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Location: Fir Park, Motherwell

This role is full time covering our First Team, Reserves and Women squads. Due to the nature of the post, evening and weekend work will be necessary.

If you can add value to our team please email your CV along with your showreel or links to any work which displays your suitability for the role to alan.burrows@motherwellfc.co.uk by 5pm on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Equality & Inclusion:

Motherwell Football Club is an equal opportunities employer, which positively encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

On the back of four straight defeats, Motherwell were looking to change the narrative around them with picking up a positive result against Dundee United in the cinch Premiership. 

After Connor Shields fired over the bar from close range after 20 minutes, Sondre Solholm would fire the steelmen ahead seconds later.

The Norwegian defender got on the end of Blair Spittal’s cross into the box, with the Dundee United keeper unable to keep the ball out the net.

Dundee United were reduced to ten men on 40 minutes, when former Motherwell man Tony Watt was sent off after a VAR check on a high tackle on Sean Goss.

The second half was less exciting, with Dundee United only having one chance which Liam Kelly comfortably saved.

The result was better than the performance according to Steven Hammell but it was a much needed boost for himself and his side as they moved into the top six.

Our loan boys continued their development with their respective clubs this weekend.

Max Johnston

It was a busy Saturday for Cove Rangers and Max Johnston, with Cove drawing 4-4 with Hamilton.

Max got a second assist in as many matches and played the full 90 minutes.

Scott Fox

Still recovering from a short illness, Scott Fox was named on the bench for Queen of the South as they took on Falkirk.

Falkirk won the game 3-1.

Robbie Mahon

Robbie Mahon was an unused sub for Dunfermline as they beat Kelty Hearts 2-1.

Ewan Wilson

Ewan Wilson started for Albion Rovers as they looked to pick up more points in League two to push up the table.

Taking on a Stenhousmuir side who were amongst the playoff positions, Albion Rovers battled well and had a narrow 2-1 lead going into the latter stages of the game.

With Stenhousemuir chasing the game, Ewan Wilson was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty area and stopped a clear goal scoring opportunity. The full back seen red and The Warriors scored from the subsequent penalty to snatch a point.

Daniel Hunter

Cumbernauld Colts took on Celtic B in the Lowland league on Saturday, with Daniel Hunter in the starting 11.

Despite going 2-0 down to Celtic, Cumbernauld continued to battle and ended up winning the match 4-2. Hunter played 79 minutes.

Logan Dunachie

It was a break from league action for East Kilbride, as they played Armadale Thistle in a friendly match at K-Park.

The game finished 4-4 with Logan Dunachie starting the game.

Photo Credit- Cove Rangers

Motherwell fell to a narrow defeat in the capital on Sunday to Hearts, losing the game 1-0. 

Rebecca McAllister’s first half strike was the difference between to the two sides in a tightly contested SWPL encounter.

It was Motherwell who went close first, Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s free kick went over the bar from 25 yards after seven minutes.

The only goal of the game came after 12 minutes, a mix up in defence meant McAllister picked up the ball before finishing past Mutch to break the deadlock.

Mutch was called into action on 24 minutes when Georgia Timms raced through on goal. Standing firm 1v1, Mutch kept the strikers shot out with a smart save.

Timms caused more problems moments later, when she fired the ball across goal for a tap in before Gill Inglis managed to get back and clear.

After a poor showing in the first half, Motherwell brought on Katie Rice, Kodie Hay and Jemma Hughes in an attempt to change their fortunes.

It would be the latter who had a go on 77 minutes, a cutback fell to Hughes and she fired on target with the keeper spilling the ball but Motherwell had nobody following in.

Motherwell came closest to equalising in the dying moments of the game, after some neat play from back to front, Lauren Doran-Barr drilled a shot goalwards but see her effort come crashing off the inside of the post.