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Steven Hammell says his side were prepared and therefore frustrated when their return to cinch Premiership action was delayed due to stadium damage last weekend.

With Fir Park repaired, the manager knows his side need to improve their results at home and are looking to start the second half of this season in the right fashion tomorrow night.

Blue Triangle are our new official front of shirt sponsor for our women’s team until the end of season 2023/24.

A social care organisation and a national charity, Blue Triangle empowers people to thrive by providing trauma-informed support in supported accommodation services and in communities across Scotland.

Breakthrough, Blue Triangle’s outreach service in North Lanarkshire, works with those struggling with addiction, trauma, mental health and social isolation.

This sponsorship is part of Blue Triangle’s ‘Cathedrals of the People’ partnerships with football clubs across Scotland and builds from the partnership work with the Motherwell FC Community Trust which includes plans for developing ‘The Well Hub’ at the stadium to promote positive health and wellbeing.

“Our partnership with Motherwell FC is a natural fit for us as our social purposes and values are aligned,” CEO of Blue Triangle Iain Macfarlane said.

“Our team have an office at Fir Park and benefit greatly from being so integrated with the community as the football club do so much for those most in need of support in North Lanarkshire and beyond.

“We are immensely proud to sponsor the women’s team as we recognise the power of sport to inspire and to bring people together. We are passionate about promoting the wellbeing of girls and women and this sponsorship provides a tangible way of supporting this goal.

“I look forward to watching the team in action and hope they do everyone proud for the rest of the season.”

Our women’s team was reformed in 2014 and currently compete in SWPL, the top flight in Scotland.

“It is important to us as a club, and a central part of this community, to support Blue Triangle and the fantastic outreach work that they carry out in North Lanarkshire,” head of commercial and marketing Suzanne Reid added.

“I am delighted to announce this partnership and I look forward to working with Iain and his team and thank them for their support.”

Sean Goss insists the Motherwell team enjoyed a short break from cinch Premiership action but are now relishing the opportunity to pick up three points as they get their season back underway.

The midfielder knows how tight the table is and if Motherwell can string some wins together, it would go a long way in improving their position in the table.

Our cinch Premiership match against Hearts has been moved back 24 hours to Sunday 19 February. 

Kick off is 12pm.

The match was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday 18 February but has been moved as it will now be shown live on Sky Sports.

At a time where you cherish family and friends, not everyone is looking forward to the festive period. 

Motherwell players paid a visit to the children’s ward at Wishaw General Hospital to say hello to the kids, hand out presents that were kindly donated by the club, Motherwell Football Club Community Trust and club partners.

Meeting patients and staff, all the players got a reminder of the privileged position that they are in and hoped they had given some happiness and festive cheer to the children who need it most.

Manager Steven Hammell and assistant manager Brian Kerr also popped along to see the excellent work the staff do at Wishaw General.

The last game before Christmas is at Fir Park when Kilmarnock provide the festive opposition.

The game will take place on Friday 23 December. Kick off is 7.45pm

Tickets

Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

The Ticket Office is also open from 9am until kick-off on matchday – with no pay gate facility available.

Away supporters can purchase tickets in the Tommy McLean stand either from Kilmarnock direct or from the ticket booth located just outside the away stand (6.45pm until kick-off with both cash and card options available)

Ticket office opening times
Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9-4pm, matchday 11am – kick-off.

Important Information

– Concessions Tickets would be ages 65 and over and FT Students with a valid matric card.
– Young Adults tickets would ages 12 to 17.
– Juveniles would be 11 and under.
– Family tickets would be one adult / senior citizen concession and x2 juveniles.

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

Motherwell return to cinch Premiership action six days later than planned with their match against St Mirren postponed on Saturday.

The visitors sit two points behind ‘Well and will be looking to correct their poor away form, with zero wins on the road this season and only two goals scored – the lowest in the league.

On a similar note, Motherwell will be looking to fix their home form. The Steelmen haven’t won at home in the league since August and have scored the least amount of home goals.

The last time the two sides met at Fir Park, Motherwell came out on top 2-0, with goals from Devante Cole and Stephen O’Donnell.

Match Officials

• Referee: John Beaton
• AR1: Dougie Potter
• AR2: Stuart Stevenson
• Fourth Official: Calum Scott
• VAR: David Dickinson
• AVAR: Graham McNeillie

Motherwell have secured the signing of Irish defender Shane Blaney.

The 23-year-old joins from SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side Sligo Rovers, penning a two-and-a-half year contract.

Blaney will be a familiar name to Motherwell fans, scoring a spectacular opener at the Showgrounds as the Bit O’ Red saw off the Steelmen in this season’s UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers.

“Shane is someone who we have watched closely since that European tie where I felt he played very well in both legs,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“He has had an impressive season with Sligo and we think he can continue that upward trajectory with us at Fir Park. He will give us additional competition in defensive areas and will push the likes of Lamie, Solholm and Mugabi for a start.”

Blaney started his career with Finn Harps, making his debut in 2017, before moving across the water to sign for then EFL League 1 side Doncaster Rovers in January 2018.

The teenager couldn’t break into the Donny side, but did enjoy several development loans at Tamworth, Grantham Town and Blyth Spartans.

He returned back to Ireland in 2021, signing for Sligo where he has been a first-team regular since.

“This is a really exciting move for me,” Blaney added.

“I’ve loved my time at Sligo and want to continue to improve and add to my game here at Motherwell.

“There is a lot of really talented players in this squad already and I can’t wait to get going.”

Blaney will wear the number 20 this season and will not be able to feature in any matchday squads until January 1 2023.

“We were really prepared for this game. 

“But safety has to come first.”