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Mikaël Mandron becomes our third January signing from Gillingham until the end of season subject to international clearance.  

Starting his career at Sunderland, the 6ft 3in striker has made 33 appearances this season for league two Gillingham.

With three appearances in the Premier League for Sunderland, has since gone on to turn out for Eastleigh, Wigan Atheltic and Crewe respectively.

He finished as joint top goalscorer for Crewe in the 2021/22 season, alongside former Motherwell man Chris Long.

“From the moment I spoke to Mikaël on the phone, it was clear he wanted to come,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“As soon as we established that this move could happen, Mikaël travelled off his own back to get to Fir Park as quickly as possible.

“He offers competition and help for Kevin van Veen, whilst also opening new possibilities to the structure of the team.

“I’m really happy to get this over the line as I feel it’s an area of the pitch we needed additions.”

The 28-year-old will wear the number 21 shirt for the remainder of the season.

He scored Gillingham’s goal against Premier League side Brentford in the Carabao Cup in November when the League Two side shocked Brentford in London by knocking them out in the cup.

He leaves Gillingham on a permanent deal to Motherwell until the end of the season initially.

Should clearance be granted prior to tomorrow’s match with Ross County, Mandron would be available for selection. Without this being approved, he is ineligible.

With the news that Chief Executive Alan Burrows would be stepping down from his position at the club, manager Steven Hammell says he will be a big miss for the club with his hard work, dedication and enthusiasm for the job.

Ahead of the cinch Premiership match with Ross County, Hammell remains confident in his own ability to do his job but insists his side need to cut out the individual errors within matches and build on the basics.

Defender Max Johnston was recalled from his loan at Cove Rangers this month and is now ready to make an impact at Motherwell.

The 19-year-old says the team are still together as a team and know what they have to do to turn this poor run of form around.

Winger Olly Crankshaw has joined Motherwell on loan from Stockport County for the remainder of the season. 

The 24-year-old, who has featured 19 times for The Hatters this season, joins Steven Hammell’s squad for the rest of the season and has featured for Stockport County, Dundee, Wigan and Preston in his career thus far.

“Olly is exactly the profile of player that we need at the minute” manager Steven Hammell said.

“He will add to our attacking options and create competition for places which is something we need in the squad.

“From initial talks with Stockport, it was clear that Olly was keen to come up here and impress, which is something that I look for in a player and think is important when recruiting.

“He will excite fans with his style of play and I’m looking forward to seeing the impact he makes in his time at Fir Park.”

Crankshaw is available for selection for Saturday’s match against Ross County.

“I am buzzing to get the deal done and I’m looking forward to getting down to work,” Crankshaw added.

“Stockport have changed formation midway through the season, which has limited the minutes I have been getting on the park so this is a chance to play regularly.

“I see this loan move as a real opportunity and can’t wait to get involved.”

The winger will wear the number 12 shirt.

Phillipa MacConnell has joined Glasgow Women on loan for the rest of the season. 

MacConnell has made her first team debut this season as she continues her development.

“I feel this is an ideal move for Phillipa,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“She has impressed myself and the coaching staff this season so this is an opportunity for her to gain regular first team football experience whilst playing in the top flight.”

The club wishes Phillipa all the best for the rest of the season.

Motherwell FC can announce chief executive Alan Burrows is stepping down.

Alan was promoted to the role in 2014, and was the longest-serving CEO in the Scottish Premiership.

During his tenure leading the organisation, Motherwell finished third in the Premiership, played in Europa League and Europa Conference League qualifiers, reached two domestic cup finals and won the SFA Youth Cup for the first time.

Off the field, as the club transitioned to fan ownership, Alan presided over numerous club records including record turnover, two net profit records, a record transfer fee received, a record front of shirt sponsorship deal and the highest ever season ticket sales. He was also named the Scottish CEO of the Year at the Football Business Awards in 2019.

“It is with a very heavy heart that I resign from a club that I love dearly,” Alan said.

“I have hugely enjoyed working with my fellow Directors, the amazing, hard-working staff and the countless players, managers and coaches in that time. I want to thank and pay tribute to each and every one of them; I have so many terrific memories.

“I would also like to thank the supporters who accepted me as one of them, and gave me room and time to get comfortable in my role, particularly at the start.

“I have discussed my future with the Chairman for some time and although there isn’t always an ideal time, I felt a new year gives everyone the chance for fresh start. I would like to give someone else the chance to drive our club forward. Someone who can perhaps bring new, exciting ideas and a different approach.

“Although I’ll shortly leave Fir Park for the last time, my heart will always be with this fantastic club. Thanks again for everything.”

Chairman Jim McMahon added “We are really sorry to be losing Alan as our Chief Executive.

“I have had the privilege of knowing him for a very long time, latterly in the Chair/CEO relationship.

“Through this period I have watched him develop into one of the best and most dedicated CEOs I have worked with in my career.

“His drive, imagination and love for this club have been key in all that we have achieved over the past years.

“We could not have asked for a better representative or leader – he stands for everything the club and fans exemplify – for all our principles.

“Although we are losing him, we also wish him every success in the future.”

The Board is reviewing our recruitment options as we consider the sort of person we need to take the club through a new chapter. Alan will continue in post until that replacement is ready to be appointed.

Tickets are now available for our Scottish Cup match with Arbroath on Saturday 21 January.  

You can buy tickets online.

There will be no cash turnstiles at the game.

• Concessions are under 18, over 65, student and Disabled
• Wheelchair and ambulant bookings for the Coelbrew stand must be made through the Arbroath ticket office on 0124187215

Coaches

The club will be running two buses to the game.

Buses will depart from the Cooper Suite at 12pm with a seat costing £20.

You can buy your seat online.

Saturday football returns as we take on Ross County on 14 January.

Kick-off is 3pm.

Tickets

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

Ticket Office open from 11am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility

Away supporters can purchase tickets in the Tommy McLean stand from 2pm from the ticket booth up until kick-off (cash and card available)

Ticket Prices

– 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’s home form continues to frustrate and concern as they look for their first home league win since August.

Two of County’s four wins this season have came on the road, beating Livingston and Hibernian but they sit at the bottom of the league, having lost five of their last six and failed to score in their last four.

The Steelmen came out on top in the previous meeting between the two sides – goals from Joe Efford, Callum Slattery and a Van Veen hat-trick secured the points in Dingwall in October.

Match Officials

• Referee: David Dickinson
• AR1: Graham McNeillie
• AR2: Gary Hilland
• Fourth Official: Scott Lambie
• VAR: Matthew MacDermid
• AVAR: Frank Connor

Motherwell switch back to league action on Sunday 15 January when they take on Hibernian. 

Kick off is 4pm at K-Park.

How to follow the match

Tickets for the match cost £8 for adults, with concessions and kids costing £3.

Cash and card are accepted at the turnstiles. There is no facility to buy tickets online before the match.

Story of the match

Motherwell are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

They progressed to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a 3-0 win over Gartcairn in their last outing.

The last time these two teams met was in August, when the women of steel recorded a famous win over the Hibees for the first time in the top flight. Kaela McDonald-Nguah, Lori Gardner and Amy Anderson got on the scoresheet to help the ‘Well record a 3-2 win in the capital.

Hibernian are currently three points better off in the standings.

There has been numerous changes to the schedule for our reserve matches for the remainder of the campaign. 

Our first reserve league match of 2023 is against Queen of the South at Palmerston on Tuesday 17 January.

Kick off is 2pm.

We will then take on Hamilton Accies away from home on Tuesday 24 January.

Forthcoming Fixtures

• Motherwell v Kilmarnock- Tuesday 2 February
• Kilmarnock v Motherwell- Tuesday 21 February
• Motherwell v Queen of the South- Tuesday 7 March
• Dundee v Motherwell- Tuesday 21 March
• Motherwell v Ayr- Tuesday 4 April

Dates have still to be arranged for our away match to Livingston and our home fixture against Dundee United.