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Striker Laura Berry has joined the club on a loan agreement from league leaders Rangers until the end of the 2023/24 SWPL campaign.

The Scottish youth internationalist makes the move to North Lanarkshire, after breaking through the first-team ranks at Ibrox and netting her first professional goal over Spartans on the opening day of the season.

A product of the Rangers youth academy, 16-year-old Berry signed her first professional contract in Glasgow after impressing in title-winning sides at both U16 and U18 level.

The forward has been capped for Scotland at U17-level, making her debut in a 9-0 victory over North Macedonia in March 2022, and has since been named in the 21-player squad at next month’s MIMA Cup in Spain.

“We are delighted to have Laura at the club,” Head Coach Paul Brownlie said.

“We identified Laura as an exciting young talent, who can enhance our options in the final third of the pitch. Signing a professional contract at a such a young age reflects her real potential and I feel like it’s a good fit for both club and player coming here at this stage in her career.

“We are excited with this addition and look forward to seeing her development”

“I’m really excited about joining Motherwell on loan, Berry noted.

“This is an excellent opportunity to continue my development and gain valuable match time. I think the second half of the season is going to be an exciting challenge to help the team. I am really looking forward to getting started.”

Laura Berry will wear the number 27 kit this season.

A closely-fought afternoon in the Scottish Capital failed to be accurately reflected in the scoreline, as Motherwell were left to rue their squandered opportunities, with Hibs capitalising on an unpredictable afternoon at a windswept Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday.

Jorian Baucom and Eilidh Adams both netted a brace over each half, with Shannon Leishman finding the back of the net in the latter stages of the game.

Head Coach Paul Brownlie made two changes from the defeat to fellow Edinburgh side Hearts over a fortnight ago. Murron Cunningham and Kayla Jardine both returned to the starting XI, with Jo Addie and Sarah Gibb settling for a place on the bench.

With the immense weather conditions persisting under the Meadowbank floodlights, Motherwell started firmly on the front foot, capitalising on the counter-attack and forcing the hosts into trading possession within their own half.

Motherwell skipper Gill Inglis’ driving run from the left infiltrated the Hibernian backline before being hauled down within the penalty area, but despite the adamant pleas of the Motherwell squad, the referee waived play on, much to the bewilderment of the visiting technical area. The visitors continued to control the majority of possession, but were unable to find the breakthrough within the opening exchanges.

Moments later, the deadlock was broken. After securing a free-kick at the edge of the Motherwell penalty area, Baucom continued her goalscoring record against the women of steel, latching onto Poppy Lawson’s floated through ball, with the striker prodding home from close range.

Less than two-minutes later, the hosts doubled their advantage. Racing through across the left-hand side, Abbie Ferguson coasted past numerous claret and amber jerseys, before teeing up Adams to convert at the near post.

After a frustrating opening to the contest, Motherwell were soon offered a route back into the game, with Morgan Cross being awarded a spot kick after Kirsty Morrison caught the forward with an overly high challenge, leaving Cross on the surface to receive treatment. Bailley Collins stepped up, but saw her spot kick and quickfire follow-up denied by a reactive Nina Wilson in the Hibernian goal.

Adams netted her second goal of the game shortly after the half-time break, with Michaela McAlonie slotting through a weighted delivery to the Hibs talisman, who picked out the roof of the Motherwell net.

With Motherwell forced to reinforce their forward line in search of a route back into the game, the hosts capitalised on the vast openings within the Motherwell defence, racking up two-late goals, with Baucom securing her second of the afternoon and Leishman adding her name to the scoresheet within the final few minutes.

Motherwell had to settle for a point after a frustrating draw with St Johnstone in Perth.

Ryan McGowan gave the home side an early lead before Theo Bair headed in a deserved equaliser against his old team.

Saints had a disappointing defeat last week in the cup but struck first in the third minute.

It was certainly not the start the Steelmen were hoping for as a free-kick wasn’t cleared properly and Ryan McGowan steered his shot home from close range. After a lengthy VAR check for a possible offside, the goal was eventually given, to the annoyance of Liam Kelly who picked up a booking.

‘Well then set about the task of drawing level with Georgie Gent looking threatening down the left, producing some good deliveries into the box but with no takers.

On the half hour mark, the Steelmen were deservedly level.

Blair Spittal whipped in a pinpoint cross from the left which found the head of Theo Bair who rose highest to expertly nod past Mitov via the post – the Canadian’s fourth goal in his last three league games.

That goal gave the Fir Park side all the momentum but they couldn’t find a way through as the first forty-five drew to an end.

The second have was largely dominated by Motherwell but a dogged St Johnstone defence continued to frustrate.

Georgie Gent fired inches over from the edge of the box. Blair Spittal’s low free-kick forced a decent save from Mitov. Harry Paton found himself free in the box but couldn’t hit the target – the chances came and went but as the clock ticked down, time ran out for the visitors to make their dominance count and a point as was all that was to be had from Perth.

Stuart Kettlewell’s post-match reaction as his side takes a point from Perth.

• Sloppy start
• Great reaction
• Strong performance overall

New signing Andy Halliday says he has enjoyed his first week as a Motherwell player and has already started to build relationships with every player at the club. 

The midfielder sees himself as a senior figures at the club and with that comes responsibility and trying to help the younger players in the team. He talks through his reasons for joining Motherwell and the influence Liam Kelly and Stuart Kettlewell had on the decision.

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell issues an update on the injuries sustained to Dan Casey, Shane Blaney and Jon Obika. All were unavailable for the match on Saturday against Alloa Athletic.

Kettlewell talks through his recruitment process so far and how happy he is to add Callan Elliot and Sam Nicholson to the squad. The Motherwell boss says he is still actively looking to bring players into the club but say that the process is not a simple one.

Ticket details for our fifth round Scottish Cup tie against Morton have now been confirmed. 

You can buy tickets online.

We have an allocation of approximately 3,000 and will be accommodated in the ‘Wee Dublin’ end and sections F and G of the main stand, on a first come basis.

The Wee Dublin end is uncovered.

The Cooper Bar will open from 3pm for drinks only. Bus tickets are now sold out.

Refreshed and rejuvenated following the brief hiatus from the domestic calendar, the women of steel return to action, with Hibernian the hosts at Meadowbank Stadium on Sunday.

Paul Brownlie’s side recorded a historic victory on their last visit to Leith, with strikes from Jo Addie, Lori Gardner and Amy Anderson securing Motherwell’s first-ever victory over the Edinburgh side.

The trip to the capital will be the first step in the squads route to the split, as the squad prepare to earn their first victory of 2024.

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell

A positive display over Dundee United in the City of Discovery ensured the women of steel concluded 2023 on a high, after securing their first domestic victory on the road this season in a closely-fought one-goal victory.

However, an early Scottish Cup exit to Partick Thistle and a competitive display in a frustrating defeat to Hearts left the women of steel to reflect upon a disappointing start to 2024.

Morgan Hay and Eve Donald will both be eligible for selection after returning from recent injury spells, with Kayla Jardine also available after extending her loan from Rangers.

Hibernian

The hosts narrowly missed out on a trip to Tynecastle in March, with Partick Thistle netting twice to cruise to the final of the Sky Sports Cup.

Nevertheless, Hibs’ league form has impressed, recording six wins from seven, whilst netting 11-times in successive clean sheets.

Ticket Information

Supporters can purchase tickets online prior to the matchday here. Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture on the day.

• Adult – £8
• Student – £5
• Concession (Over-65) – £4
• Concession (Under-18) – £4
• Family Ticket – £16

How to follow the action

Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match.

Our match against Morton in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup will now take place on Friday 9 February. 

Kick off is 7.30pm.

The match has been selected for live coverage on BBC Scotland.

Ticket information will be communicated shortly.

Oli Shaw has returned to his parent club Barnsley. 

All parties have agreed to terminate the current loan agreement, to allow Oli to return to Barnsley to continue his rehabilitation.

The striker signed on a season-long loan in the summer but will return south this month.

Shaw made 16 appearances in his time at Motherwell, recording two assists in that time.

We thank Oli for his efforts and wish him well in the future.