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 Jonathan Obika becomes our third January deadline signing subject to international clearance. 

The striker has joined the ‘Well on loan from Morecambe.

Well acquainted with the cinch Premiership, the former St Mirren man has made six appearances this season for The Shrimps.

The 32-year-old has played for the likes of Charlton, Swindon, Brighton, Oxford United, Crystal Palace and Yeovil Town and scored 20 goals in his stint in Scotland.

“Jonathan gives us a big, physical presence in the final third,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“When we found out he was available, we wanted to try hard to get him here and I’m pleased that has been achieved.

“With Mikael picking up his injury, we needed a new focal point up top. “

Full back James Furlong joins on loan until the end of the season from Brighton.

The Dublin born left back joined Brighton and Hove Albion from Shamrock Rovers in 2019.

The 20-year-old has made 16 appearances for Brighton’s under 21s this season before making the switch north.

He came off the bench for the first-team in an EFL Cup tie against Forest Green in August.

Furlong was named on the bench for Brighton in October for their Premier League match against Chelsea and joins up on a loan deal until the summer.

“James is a young player who came highly recommended to us from Brighton,” Steven Hammell added.

“It’s a good opportunity for him and is seen as a potential first-team player for Brighton so we feel this is a great move for both parties.”

Jack Aitchison has joined Motherwell from Barnsley for free on a deal for the rest of the season subject to international clearance.

Jack became Celtic’s youngest ever scorer when he netted against the ‘Well in 2016 at the age of 16.

The Celtic youth player made three appearances for Celtic before moving south to Barnsley.

The forward has been on loan at Stevenage and most recently Forest Green, where he made 53 appearances scoring seven goals in the 2021/22 campaign.

Having returned to his parent club in the summer of 2022, he has made 20 appearances in League 1 this season. His goal tally currently sits a three, most recently netting on the 21 January against Accrington.

“We needed another option in this area of the pitch,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“He is a young and enthusiastic player who offers a different dynamic to the team.

“Jack knows the area, is a local boy and knows the league very well. The fact he has been playing and even scored last week, is a huge positive for us.”

Jack will wear the number 15 shirt this season.

Forward Connor Shields has joined cinch Championship side Queen’s Park on loan until the end of the season. 

Shields has made 19 appearances this season, notching up two assists.

He joins The Spiders on loan, who are currently top of the cinch Championship and pushing for promotion to the top flight.

“We had a discussion and came to the conclusion that a loan move would be in the best interests of both parties,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“I have no doubt Connor will impress in his time at Queen’s Park and will play a big part in their promotion push this season.

“He is a hard-working individual who we will closely monitor while he is at Queen’s Park.”

We wish Connor all the best for the remainder of the campaign.

Sondre Solholm has left Motherwell to join Norwegian side Odds BK for an undisclosed fee. 

Solholm joined in the summer of 2021 and went on to make 47 appearances for the Steelmen.

His only goal for Motherwell came in November, when he netted the only goal of the game against Dundee United at Tannadice.

“Sondre is a great person and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“He became a real fan favourite in his time here and it shows the lively character that he is.

“I hope this move works out for himself and his family. I wish him all the very best.”

The club wishes Sondre all the very best and thanks him for his efforts whilst at the club.

Our first January signing is Louisa Boyes from SWPL side Glasgow Women. 

The centre midfielder is Paul Brownlie’s first addition of 2023.

“Louisa is someone who we have liked for a while,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“She will add depth in the middle of the park but more importantly, she will add quality to the team.

“We feel she has been Glasgow Women’s standout player this season and look forward to her getting started.”

The 22-year-old will wear the number 19 shirt this season.

“I’m delighted to be joining Motherwell and can’t wait to get started,” Boyes added.

“After speaking with Paul and the coaching staff I believe this is a great opportunity for myself to develop as a player and i’m looking forward to joining up with the squad and getting started.”

Steven Hammell is expecting transfer deadline activity at Motherwell. 

The manager reckons a couple of new faces are required but insists the team he has can still get them out of any potential danger.

Hammell wants everyone to stick together ahead of a massive fixture in the cinch Premiership against St Johnstone.

Olly Crankshaw only joined Motherwell a couple of weeks ago, but after settling in quickly, he wants to see the team build a winning mentality to get out of the poor run of form they are in.

The winger, on loan from Stockport County, has seen the quality within the squad a knows a win could kick start a run of wins.

Tickets for our Scottish Cup fifth round tie against Raith Rovers will be on sale from Thursday 2 February at 10am. 

Supporters will be in the North Stand with Motherwell fans able to purchase their tickets online.

Tickets can be purchased online ONLY. There is no pay-at-the-gate facility at Starks Park.

Prices

• Under 12 tickets can only be purchased with an Adult or Senior Citizen ticket, limited to a maximum of 3 per Adult
• Tickets can be purchased right up until kick-off (3pm on Saturday 11th February 2023) – subject to availability – online via the “Buy Now” button, and scanned at the turnstiles either from your smartphone screen or by printing off the pdf ticket emailed to you.
• Disabled tickets (with carer free of charge subject to eligibility) are priced as per age group above, and can be purchased by calling the Main Ticket Office on 01592 263514.
• These tickets must then be collected on the day from the Main Ticket Office at Stark’s Park once proof of eligibility has been provided.

The Steelmen return to home turf to take on St Johnstone at Fir Park

Kick off is 7.45pm, Wednesday 1 February.

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 go into this one still searching for a home win since August.

The visitors are on a run of six straight league defeats however they came out victorious the last time the sides met at Fir Park when Stevie May’s stoppage time strike gave the away side all three points.

Sitting four points behind, The Steelmen will be looking to close the gap on Saints to one, while Callum Davidson’s side will be looking to close the gap on the top six positions.

Match Officials

• Referee: Don Robertson
• AR1: Graeme Stewart
• AR2: Paul O’Neill
• Fourth Official: Calum Scott
• VAR: David Munro
• AVAR: Dougie Potter