| 3 | Rangers | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 15 |
| 7 | Dundee | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 12 |
Manager Stuart Kettlewell remains firmly focused on the week-on-week challenges his team face. Despite the strong start to the league and cup campaigns, Kettlewell ensured nobody is getting ahead of themselves and the team will continue to keep their feet on the ground.
Kettlewell also discusses the impressive Lennon Miller, as well as his analysis of David Gray’s Hibernian side.
Goalkeeper Krisztián Hegyi will head off with the Hungarian Under 21 side ahead of their October fixtures.
Hungary will play the next two matches in their Euro Under 21 qualifying campaign.
With two games left to play, the Hungarians are six points off a qualification spot.
They play in at home in their first match against Malta on 10 October, before travelling to Belgium on 15 October.
Deadline day moves always bring a bit of added excitement. The rush to get things over the line in time. The last-minute dash to complete a medical. The announcement.
It’s all part of the fun. For young Lucy Barclay, her move came at the last knockings of the summer window. Arriving from SWPL champions Celtic, 17-year-old Barclay made the switch as she begins to build-up her experience in the Scottish top-flight.
“Motherwell was the perfect destination for me,” Barclay said.
“I was so chuffed to get the move complete, and it’s now just a case of me getting my head down and trying to get minutes on the pitch.
“It made sense to come here. Motherwell have a track record of playing young players and building them up. The team has ambitions to compete against the best clubs in Scotland, and I want to be a part of that.
“They are a competitive club within the SWPL, and having watched them many times, I was impressed by their attractive style of football, which I’m looking to positively contribute to.”
Barclay made a name for herself very early on in her career. Making her debut for the Hoops at just 16, she is looking for that continued progression though the ranks.
But playing for the champions is no easy feat, and Barclay felt that she needed a move to continue her development.
“I was looking to move throughout the summer,” she added.
“There was an injury I had been carrying from last season, so I wasn’t able to fully train. There were a number of clubs interested, but Motherwell, with Paul and Leanne’s experience, was the one that was interesting.
“I’ve been training with the team for a few weeks, so I’m just glad to get the move confirmed.”
A right-back by trade, now 17-year-old Barclay was named on the bench for the first time against Glasgow City two weeks ago. Keeping her head down and professionalism up, the young. Defender is determined to make an impact in her time in ML1.
“Paul’s expectations from me are to work hard and show determination to help the team,” she explained.
“He wants me to make a contribution to training and games. My own ambition is to gain first-team SWPL experience. The team is looking to be competitive and aiming for a top-six finish in the league, with progression in the cup competitions.”
The women of steel have made a positive start to league proceedings. Currently in 7th place, with nine points from eight outings, Paul Brownlie’s side have impressed. Narrowly losing out to Glasgow City was a bitter pill to swallow, given the chances squandered against a top side, but in their last match, Motherwell dispatched six goals past Queens Park.
Laura Berry returned to Motherwell on deadline day and scored four in just her second match since returning. With the team in a good place, Barclay has her eyes set on improvement. But as she takes a moment to reflect, she is reminded of what she had already achieved within the game.
“I have two highlights, one for club and the other for country,” Barclay said.
“Firstly, making my SWPL debut against Hibernian for Celtic. I was only 16, and I was proud to have reached that milestone so early in my career.
“My other was captaining Scotland at Under-16 level. It will always be an honour to represent my country; it’s something anyone should be proud of. But to be trusted with the responsibility of the armband, that’s a different level.
“It shows trust, and if I’m honest, I do like to be a leader on the park. Whether that is from central midfield positions or on the right/left wing. I will always try my best.
“I enjoy not only creating and scoring goals but also the tactical defence side of the game. Rose Reilly is an inspiration, and I enjoy watching Caroline Weir play.
“You learn so much by watching and analysing. Anything that can help me improve as a player, I’ll do it.”
It’s time to vote for your G4 Claims player of the month for September.
Lennon Miller, Aston Oxborough, Ewan Wilson and Liam Gordon are all up for nomination.
To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.
Jack Dalziel, Lucas Weir and Arron Thomson have all been called up to Scotland’s Under 16 squad.
It’s victory shield action for Scotland this month, as they face off against Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Scotland last won this tournament outright in 2013, and have also came joint top in 2019 and 2021.
Season ticket holders will be able to purchase up to six tickets each and these will be made available to purchase online or in person at the Ticket Office from 12 noon on Thursday 3 October.
The club have been given an initial allocation of 7,500 tickets, with the potential of up to 14,000 depending on sales. Motherwell fans will be in sections of the South and East stands at Hampden Park with ticket pricing below:
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Motherwell academy duo Ewan Wilson and Lennon Miller are in the Scotland Under 21 squad.
With both players impressing during the September international fixtures, the two 18-year-olds will be looking to help their side secure qualification to the Under 21 Euros.
Scotland are in second place on 16 points and in their first match, face Belgium who are also on 16 points. The match will take place on Friday 11 October.
It’s then a long haul flight to Almaty on Tuesday 15 October to face Kazakhstan in their final group match.
Motherwell were eliminated from the Youth Cup on Tuesday afternoon, following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ross County.
Torran Lambie’s penalty was the difference between the sides in a match that saw plenty of action.
That action started after just four minutes. Zack Tomany managed to get on the end of Mikey Booth’s corner; however, the winger’s header went just wide of the post.
Three minutes later, Ross County’s Calum Brown forced a good save from Jack McConnell in the Motherwell net after the Staggies broke forward.
Jakub Leszcynski went nearest next for County, with the forward muscling his way past the Motherwell defender but shooting wide.
Tomany went close again on 14 minutes. The winger picked up the ball on the left-edge of the box, cut inside, and curled an effort on target, but Jayden Reid was on hand to tip over the bar.
On 28 minutes, the best chance of the game arrived. Arran Clark fed a lovely ball in behind for Zander McAllister; the midfielder continued his run and poked the ball past the on-rushing keeper. The ball rolled towards goal, but the Ross County defence got back in time to scramble clear.
Five minutes later, captain Booth curled the ball around the wall from a free-kick and found the inside of the post with the keeper beaten.
Motherwell stopper McConnell was called into action on 40 minutes when, at the end of a Ross County counter, Leszcynski unleashed a strike towards goal, but the keeper got a strong fingertip to the effort to keep the ball out.
The second half was somewhat quieter. But on 52 minutes, the match-winning moment arrived. Left-back Andrew Arnott was punished for diving in to block a shot in the area. The full-back’s attempt at the block ended up in him colliding with the County player, and the referee pointed to the spot.
Substitute Lambie stepped up and, despite McConnell going the right way, converted. 0-1.
That goal sparked Richard Foster into making some alternations to his side, with the introduction of Nathan Lawson.
It almost had the perfect impact instantly after conceding. Rocco McColm fired just wide of the post, when a cross into the area eventually fell for the midfielder.
Lucas Weir and Robbie Hunter were introduced to the action, and it was the former who came close with a header on 70 minutes from a glancing header.
Weir again went close four minutes later, when he held the ball in back to goal, swivelled, and got a shot away, which was saved.
Ultimately, their efforts would come to nothing, and Ross County held onto the win, progressing to the fourth round of the Youth Cup.
“It’s been a disappointing day,” Richard Foster said.
“Firstly, you always want to progress in the cup. We haven’t achieved that, and that’s a sore one to take.
“But secondly, our performance wasn’t there. We saw in flashes some spark from individuals, but nowhere near the level I know these players can reach.
“There was a lack of fight and energy. That’s something we have addressed openly in the dressing room after the game.”
Motherwell: McConnell (GK), Williamson, Gillies, Marshall, Arnott, McAllister (Forrest 61′), Booth, McColm, Tomany (Weir 61′), McLean (Hunter 61′), Clark (Lawson 52′).
Motherwell subs: Friel, Creer, Thomson, Forrest (61), Lawson (52′), Hunter (61), Weir (61).
Tawanda Maswanhise is in the latest Zimbabwe squad.
The Warriors will continue their AFCON qualification group, after opening their campaign with two 0-0 draws last month.
Zimbabwe take on Namibia in a double header in South Africa. They play on 9 October and 14 October. Namibia were beaten in both of their September matches, against Kenya and Cameroon.
Motherwell travel to Easter Road on Saturday 5 October to face Hibernian in the William Hill Premiership.
Kick off is 3pm.
Tickets can be purchased here.
| Away Section | |
| Adults | £26 |
| Over 65s | £16 |
| Under 18s | £14 |
| Under 13 (with full paying adult) | £12 |
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We will be wearing our home kit for this match.
Dan Casey is suspended for this match after his red card against St Mirren. Jair Tavares is ineligible to play, due to facing his parent club.
Shane Blaney and Johnny Koutroumbis edge closer to full fitness and are doubts for this game.
Callum Slattery, Harry Paton, Jack Vale, Ross Callachan and Sam Nicholson remain out for this game.
The Steelmen have started their 2024/25 campaign in a very positive manner. Back-to-back wins against Dundee United and St Mirren have ensured that momentum is in Motherwell’s favour. It’s five wins in six games for Stuart Kettlewell’s side.
Lennon Miller has added goal involvements to his game of late, notching three goals in the last two games.
Motherwell’s last win over Hibernian came just over a year ago, when Mika Biereth sparked the game into life as he came off the bench to score and assist in a 2-1 win.
Hibernian are on five points after six games in the league season. The Hibees have one win in their opening seven competitive fixtures, having played the old firm on three occasions.
Martin Boyle continues to be an integral figure to this Hibernian team. With five goals in the opening ten games, he will be one to keep an eye on come Saturday.
The hosts got the better of Stuart Kettlewell’s side last time out. Now manager David Gray was interim after Nick Montgomery’s departure at the time, overseeing the team to a 3-0 win in the capital.
