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Blair Spittal is our first signing of the summer.

The 26-year-old midfielder joins from Ross County on a two-year deal after a successful season in the Highlands.

“We are very happy to bring Blair to our club and add to our attacking options,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“He was one of several standouts at Ross County in 2021-22 and displayed great versatility, which enhanced our ambition to sign him.

“He also showed a real positive attitude to signing for us when we first met, and we’re all looking forward to working with him.”

Spittal started in the Rangers academy before breaking through at Queens Park. His exploits at Hampden prompted Dundee United to take him to Tannadice in the summer of 2014.

Two years at Partick Thistle would follow before moving to County in 2019, where he has flourished in Malky McKay’s side last term.

Calling all supporters. Mental health and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone.

There can be stigma attached to suicide and that means many people feel uncomfortable talking about it. We need to change that and encourage people to talk more openly about it to help save lives.

As a community club, we are proud to work with Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire to help raise awareness and offer our support to those who need it. Through this partnership, we help raise awareness by carrying the message on our strips, in our match programmes, through our social media and using pitch side helpline numbers.

We need to help the partnership understand the impact that the campaign is having and to see how we can build and improve upon it. We all have a part to play in preventing the tragedy of suicide.

Please take a couple of minutes to complete our short survey so we can help tackle suicide together. The survey is for people aged over 16 years old.

Bevis Mugabi has been called up by Uganda for their upcoming round of AFCON 2023 qualifiers fixtures. 

The Cranes are in Group F alongside Algeria, Niger and Tanzania.

Uganda will begin their quest to reach AFCON 2023 when they take on Algeria on Saturday 4 June away from home in their first Group F qualification match.

Their second match is against Niger in Uganda on Wednesday 8 June.

Bevis currently has 13 caps for his country, six of which have came whilst in claret and amber.

Our popular Business Breakfast will next take place on Thursday 16^th June in the Millennium Suite at Fir Park.

Hear from club partners G4 Claims, TCL and Suicide Prevention.

Tickets cost just £10 per person. The price includes a breakfast roll, tea/coffee and orange juice.  The event starts at 8.30am and runs until 10am

To book your place, email mhairi.daly@motherwellfc.co.uk, book online or call on 01698 338011.

Ross Tierney has been selected for Republic of Ireland’s under 21s. 

The young attacking midfielder will once again represent his country as they look to qualify for the UEFA Under 21 Championship.

Ireland are currently in third place in their group before this round of fixtures and four points behind leaders Italy.

Ireland face off against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday 3 June at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

They then play Montenegro on Monday 6 June at the Tallaght Stadium before rounding off their qualifying campaign against current group leaders Italy on Tuesday 14 June away from home.

The group winners will qualify for the Euros and the best runners up also qualify.

Ireland are currently four points behind Netherlands who are, as it stands, the best runners-up.

The nations who finish second place will enter a play-off round to determine the last four qualified teams.

A message from our main sponsor and health and wellbeing partner, Paycare.

We’re calling on the community to show its support for a bike ride in aid of a mental health charity.

Paycare is one of the main sponsors of The Kris Boyd Charity Ride, which will start at the Molineux and end more than 400 miles away four days later in Scotland, with all proceeds going to The Kris Boyd Charity.

The challenge will begin on Wednesday 1st June, with riders stopping at Kris’ former clubs Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough and Rangers, with an additional stop at Paycare-sponsored Motherwell FC before arriving at Kilmarnock FC on Saturday 4th June.

The Kris Boyd Charity was set up by the former footballer to encourage more people to talk openly about their mental health. He was inspired by the tragic loss of his brother Scott, who sadly died by suicide in 2016.

Event organiser Jim Bertram said:

“Over lockdown, mental health became an issue for everyone so I wanted to do an event which helped those impacted. The Kris Boyd Charity seemed a natural choice as they support mental health and wellbeing.”

Sally Bromley, Paycare’s Partnerships Engagement Officer, added:

“We are delighted to sponsor the shirts and vans for the event and will be cheering on the riders at the start and finish lines.

“The charity, and Jim’s aims with the bike ride, align perfectly with our mission of making the UK happier and healthier. We hope the community both in Wolverhampton and up in Scotland will wholeheartedly support the ride, donating whatever they’re able to and cheering the riders on, too.”

To support the ride, simply visit justgiving.com/fundraising/kn2022

Ricki Lamie has signed a new two-year contract.

The 28-year old defender’s new deal will keep him at Fir Park until the summer of 2024.

“We are delighted Ricki has agreed to extend his stay with the club as we hope he will continue to be a big player for us in the coming months and years,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“We were in discussions with his representative for some time, but those were paused when another club made him what was an extremely attractive offer that he had no option but to accept. We understood and respected that, but had no concerns around his professionalism and in actual fact he was amongst our most important players in the second half of the campaign.

“When circumstances changed, it presented an opportunity for us and we’re so pleased to not only keep someone who is a big player on the pitch, but an important character off it too.”

Lamie arrived from fellow Premiership side Livingston in the summer of 2020 and has gone on to make 70 appearances in claret and amber.

As well as cementing a place in the heart of the Steelmen’s defence, he has made a vital contribution at the other end of the pitch with key goals against Livingston to secure a top six spot and against Hearts to confirm UEFA Europa Conference League football.

“Motherwell is an excellent club, with so many good people and characters,” Lamie added.

“It was a great ending to the season for the team, to finish in the top six and qualify for Europe.

“That being said, I still think we can improve and have got more to give collectively. I really want to play a part in that, which is why I am pleased to be staying for at least another two years and I am already looking forward to getting back in next month.”

Motherwell pair Liam Kelly and Stephen O’Donnell have been called up by Scotland for the FIFA World Cup play-off match(es) and UEFA Nations League fixtures. 

Scotland will take on Ukraine in the World Cup semi final play-off on Wednesday 1 June at Hampden.

Should they progress, Steve Clarke’s side will then face Wales in the play-off final on Sunday 5 June at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Scotland are also in Nations League action as they kick off their group matches against Armenia on Wednesday 8 June at Hampden.

They then travel to Dublin on Saturday 11 June to face Republic of Ireland before a trip to Armenia three days later.

With the 2021/22 season at an end, we can provide supporters with the following update on players’ contracts.

Liam Grimshaw departs having spent five-and-a-half seasons at Fir Park across two spells, making over 130 appearances in claret and amber. The tenacious utility player has been a popular figure amongst the ‘Well support, but has found first team opportunities limited over the last year.

Northern Irish international Liam Donnelly departs after 70 outings in four seasons. The versatile midfielder, who more recently showed his qualities in the defensive line, clocked up 13 goals for Motherwell and also two caps for his country.

Also exiting is Mark O’Hara, who spent three seasons in claret and amber following a move from Peterborough United in 2019. Playing in a variety of positions, Mark made 74 appearances and scored six goals, but has opted to depart for St Mirren.

Other names leaving Fir Park are Darragh O’Connor, Justin Amaluzor, Jordan Roberts, PJ Morrison, Victor Nirennold and youngster Cody McLeod. Liam Shaw will return to his parent club, Celtic, following the end of his loan spell.

“I want to thank everyone who is leaving Motherwell this summer for their effort during their time with the club,” manager Graham Alexander said.

“The likes of Liam Grimshaw, Liam Donnelly and Mark O’Hara have been in our first team for extended periods, so I want to pay particular tribute to them. Although Grimmy didn’t feature as much as he would like, for me he was always a fantastic professional and trained hard every single day, and that says a lot about the type of person he is.

“Any time Liam or Mark featured they gave everything, so I want to thank them both too. PJ Morrison has also been with the club from a very young age, but we both agreed he needed to kick his career on by playing regularly every week.

“Everyone leaving has made their mark in some way, big or small, and we wish them well for the future careers, wherever that takes them.”

The following players will leave at the expiry of their contract or return to their parent club at the end of their loan:

• Justin Amaluzor
• Liam Donnelly
• Liam Grimshaw
• Mark O’Hara
• Cody McLeod
• PJ Morrison
• Victor Nirennold
• Darragh O’Connor
• Jordan Roberts
• Liam Shaw (end of loan – Celtic FC)

The following player has been offered an extended deal:

• Ricki Lamie

The 2021/22 cinch Premiership season will be remembered for many reasons – but ultimately securing a spot in Europe.

A strong start to the campaign left the Steelmen in a comfortable position, sitting in the top half of the table by Christmas.

But a poor run of form after the winter break meant seven teams were drawn into a tight mid-table battle for the top six, and ultimately that European place.

Just when Motherwell looked down and out, they dramatically came from behind to deny the odds and not only secure their spot in the top half of the table, but also clinch a UEFA Europa Conference League spot as well.

This is how the 38 games unfolded, ultimately ending with the European success supporters were deprived of celebrating in 2020 when Covid-19 hit.

This is the story of our 2021/22 season.