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    Next up: Livingston

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    New date for postponed St Mirren fixture

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    Steven Hammell reacts to Rangers defeat

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    Rangers 3-0 Motherwell

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    Steven Hammell previews trip to Rangers

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    Lamie: “We need to raise our game”

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    A frantic and costly three minutes // Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock

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    Next up: Rangers

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    Hammell reacts to Kilmarnock draw

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    Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock

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    Next up: Livingston

    Friday 30 December 2022
    Next up: Livingston

    Motherwell’s first match of 2023 is an away day to Livingston on Monday 2 January. 

    Kick-off is 3pm.

    Tickets

    You can buy tickets online.

    Ticket Prices

    North Stand
    Adults £25
    Concessions £17
    Junior £10
    • Concessions – Full time students on production of a current matriculation card, U18s, O65s, registered disabled (if with a carer and under 65 full price paid but carer admitted free)
    • Ticket only – no cash gates
    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

    After a strong 2022 calendar year for the Lions, they will be looking to continue their home form in their first match of the new year.

    A 1-1 draw with St Mirren last time out, which seen Scott Pittman sent off at the Tony Macaroni Arena, Montano got on the scoresheet. Jason Holt will be missing for the home side as his red card decision against Hibernian has been upheld.

    Motherwell were beaten in their final match of 2022 against Rangers at Ibrox.

    Steven Hammell’s side currently occupy 10th in the table, however are only eight points off fourth.

    Our last trip to West Lothian seen Callum Slattery and Ricki Lamie score in a terrific 20 minute comeback to secure a top six place last season.

    Match Officials

    • Referee: David Munro
    • AR1: Sean Carr
    • AR2: Douglas Ross
    • Fourth Official: Chris Graham
    • VAR: Colin Steve
    • AVAR: Graeme Leslie
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    New date for postponed St Mirren fixture

    Thursday 29 December 2022
    New date for postponed St Mirren fixture

    A new date has been confirmed to play our postponed fixture against St Mirren, with the game scheduled to take place on Wednesday 15 February. 

    Kick off is 7:45pm.

    The match was originally meant to take place on 17 December however the match was postponed due to extensive stadium damage at Fir Park.

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    Steven Hammell reacts to Rangers defeat

    Wednesday 28 December 2022

    “When we had chances we weren’t clinical enough.

    “Now, the next game becomes even more important.”

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    Rangers 3-0 Motherwell

    Wednesday 28 December 2022
    Rangers 3-0 Motherwell

    Motherwell suffered a 3-0 defeat in their final match of 2022 at Ibrox against Rangers on Wednesday night. 

    Goals from Alfredo Morelos, Connor Goldson and Malik Tillman secured the points for the hosts.

    It was Motherwell however who made the brighter start out of the two sides.

    Connor Shields pressed the Rangers defence, winning the ball off Ben Davies. Goalkeeper Allan McGregor rushed off his line to aid his defence and subsequently saved the Motherwell man’s effort.

    Shields then had a half chance seconds later when his header was comfortably saved by the Rangers keeper.

    As the half wore on, Rangers grew into the game and with their first real opportunity on 13 minutes, they made it count.

    Borna Barasic, freshly back in the side from World Cup duty, fizzed a cross into the danger area and Morelos was there to header home.

    Motherwell stuck in the game and Dean Cornelius was met with a golden opportunity. After great work from Matt Penney down the left-wing, the Ipswich loanee’s cross found Cornelius but his first touch was slightly heavy which allowed Davies the opportunity to block.

    Liam Kelly was called into action when he was made to stop Alex Lowry’s shot on the half hour mark.

    But moments later on 38 minutes, it was two. Connor Goldson got his head onto the end of Lowry’s corner to nod home for the home side’s second. 2-0 half time.

    Rangers came out looking to put the game to bed early on in the second half, Lowry picking up the ball from a Rangers corner on 50 minutes and Penney had to clear his strike off the line.

    Motherwell had a small opening to get themselves back in the game however, Cornelius playing the ball through for Shields to chase but McGregor got their just ahead of the striker.

    It was Paul McGinn’s turn to clear off the line on the hour mark. Ricki Lamie failed to clear a long ball forward and Morelos’ backheel had to be turned off the line by the Scottish international.

    Rangers did get their third which finished the game off as a contest two minutes later.

    Tillman picked up the ball just inside the Motherwell box, dropped the shoulder and finished low past Kelly. 3-0 62 minutes gone.

    Kevin van Veen joined the action from the bench and thought he pulled a goal back on 67 minutes after the Dutchman latched onto a through ball and scored however was half a yard offside.

    Lennon Miller made his league debut and 16-year-old Luca Ross came on to make his first team debut in the second period and the latter wasn’t far away from scoring but seen his chipped effort from close range saved by an onrushing McGregor in the closing stages.

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    Steven Hammell previews trip to Rangers

    Tuesday 27 December 2022

    Manager Steven Hammell says his players must take responsibility and ownership after conceding two quick fire goals against Kilmarnock that cost them the three points in their last cinch Premiership match. 

    He is fully aware that history has shown how tricky a place Ibrox is to go to but his side are going there looking to improve on recent form.

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    Lamie: “We need to raise our game”

    Tuesday 27 December 2022

    Defender Ricki Lamie knows with cinch Premiership tight between all teams, that Motherwell must start picking up points. 

    Although performances have not always been an issue for the Steelmen, Lamie knows performances don’t get you points and that his side want to start looking up the table rather than down.

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    A frantic and costly three minutes // Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock

    Tuesday 27 December 2022
    A frantic and costly three minutes // Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock

    Motherwell returned to competitive action after a six week layoff with Kilmarnock visiting Fir Park for a festive cracker. 

    After a cagey start to the match, Motherwell began to take reigns and Kevin van Veen netted the opener with a superb finish from Blair Spittal’s pullback.

    Motherwell looked to be home and hosed when Callum Slattery doubled their advantage on the hour mark before Alan Power seen red for a shocking tackle on Paul McGinn.

    However, when the visitors went down to ten men, the game changed. For the worse.

    A quickfire double from Kilmarnock, a Paul McGinn own goal and a Liam Polworth screamer, seen the game level and left Steven Hammell scratching his head as to how his side didn’t claim victory.

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    Next up: Rangers

    Monday 26 December 2022
    Next up: Rangers

    Our first away match in almost seven weeks is at Ibrox as Motherwell travel to take on Rangers on Wednesday 28 December.

    Kick off is 7.45pm

    Tickets

    Season ticket holders only will be able to buy online by clicking here. Supporters can also buy tickets by visiting the ticket office at Fir Park, which will re-open on Wednesday 28 December at 9am.

    Ticket office opening times
    Monday 26 December: Closed

    Tuesday 27 December: Closed

    Wednesday 28 Decembe: 9am – 5pm

    Ticket Prices

    Govan West Corner
    Adults £31
    Concessions £24
    Junior £10
    • Concessions tickets would be ages 65 and 16-18 year olds.
    • Juniors tickets would be 15 and under.
    • Wheelchair disabled – adult £18, concession £14 & £9 juniors with companion free of charge.
    • Ambulant disabled supporters pay the age-appropriate price. If a companion is required, the companion ticket is free of charge. Rangers FC accept DLA or PIP as qualifying benefits.
    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 drew both games at Ibrox last season but come up against a Rangers side who have yet to taste defeat at home in the league.

    Despite being two goals  and a man up, ‘Well could only take a point against Kilmarnock last Friday. Steven Hammell’s men will be looking to their decent away form into Wednesday night’s game as the search for three points continues.

    Michael Beale has made an undefeated start to his Rangers management career, coming from behind to beat Hibs and Aberdeen, and beating Ross County 1-0 on Saturday.

    Match Officials

    • Referee: David Dickinson
    • AR1: Alan Mulvanny
    • AR2: Craig Ferguson
    • Fourth Official:Craig Napier
    • VAR: Kevin Clancy
    • AVAR: John McCrossan
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    Hammell reacts to Kilmarnock draw

    Friday 23 December 2022

    “The three minute period where we conceded two goals was unacceptable.

    “This was a game we should have won.”

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    Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock

    Friday 23 December 2022
    Motherwell 2-2 Kilmarnock

    Motherwell gifted Kilmarnock a Christmas bonus when they allowed the 10-man Ayrshire side to recover from two goals down to hit a quick double and claim a share of the points.

    One ahead at the break thanks to Kevin van Veen’s 8th league goal of the season, Callum Slattery’s second on the hour had the Fir Park men side comfortably in control. When Alan Power was sent off with 23 minutes remaining ‘Steven Hammell’s men looked on course for their first home league win since August.

    However, Paul McGinn’s own goal and Liam Polworth’s stunning equaliser presented Kilmarnock with a point that should have been beyond them.

    McGinn returned from injury to find himself partnering Ricki Lamie at the centre of the defence.

    It was a pretty untidy opening 20 minutes as both team scrapped to get a foothold on the game.

    The first threat on either ‘keeper found Sam Walker parrying Stuart McKinstry’s firmly struck angled drive narrowly beyond his far post.

    The Killie defence remained under pressure from the resultant corner and McKinstry’s cut back found Stephen O’Donnell scooping the towards goal only to be blocked by Joe Wright.

    It was third time lucky after 22 minutes. This time Blair Spittal provided the cut back and Van Veen from eight yards prodded ball high past Walker to open the scoring.

    That sparked a renewed confidence in the Steelmen and some crisp passing opened up the visitors defence on a number of occasions before the interval.

    Firstly, McKinstry won the ball in the Killie half before playing in Van Veen on the edge of the box but on his weaker left foot his shot was blocked by former team mate Liam Donnelly.

    Then seven minutes from the break Spittal passed up the first of two great openings. Callum Slattery with a quick change of feet on the half-way line evaded his marker before sliding a terrific pass into Spittal but after working his way to the edge of his box his effort was blocked.

    The former Ross County midfielder had the final chance of the half. This time McKinstry had wonderful vision and a reverse pass to open up the Killie defence but although Spittal was completely unmarked he could only fire his effort straight at the ‘keeper.

    Motherwell’s domination should have produced more goals and they were almost punished for their poor finishing as the Rugby Park men squandered their first chance within two minutes of the restart.

    A sweeping move upfield ended with the ball being played across the box to the unmarked Jordan Jones but his weak shot was easily held by Liam Kelly.

    A minute later ‘Well might have been two ahead when Wright came close to diverting Shields’ fierce drive across the six-yard box past his own ‘keeper.

    Derek McInnes’ men looked more determined and threatening in the opening spell of the second half until they conceded a crucial second goal.

    Just short of the hour mark Referee John Beaton infuriated the Fir Park fans when he booked Matthew Penny after a tussle with Alan Power.

    Within a minute the jeers had turned to cheers as ‘Well doubled their lead. Van Veen won the race to a loose ball 40 yards from goal and advanced towards the box before curling a low effort which Walker at full length beat away to his left.

    As Slattery and Shields raced towards the loose ball, the former pushed his team-mate out of the way before twisting and directing the ball back across goal and into the net off the far post.

    The Ayrshire side’s task became even more difficult after 67 when Power was shown a straight red card after lunging into a tackle with McGinn.

    Five minutes later, though, Kilmarnock were back in the game when Danny Armstrong whipped in a cross which glanced off McGinn’s head to send the ball high beyond Kelly’s reach.

    Worse was to follow for ‘Well as ten man Killie grabbed a sensational equaliser two minutes later. And to make matters worse for the home side it came from a former Steelman.

    When Liam Polworth collected the ball fully 35 yards from Kelly’s goal, there appeared to be little threat until the former Ross County man unleashed a phenomenal drive which screeched into the keeper’s top left corner to level the scores with 15 minutes remaining.

    Suddenly, the Kilmarnock fans in the Tommy McLean stand were in full voice and anticipating a winning goal from their depleted side.

    Despite pressing Killie deep into their own half for the final ten minutes, ‘Well couldn’t find a winner as their dismal home form continued.

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