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Motherwell Football Club is delighted to announce that it has repaid its debts to former owners John Boyle and Les Hutchison.

Following the transition to the current fan-ownership model in October 2016, the club has been able to repay both parties through effective player trading.

The final outstanding balances have been settled with both. In total, over £1,500,000 has been paid back over the period.

The repayment to both individuals marks a significant milestone in the club’s move towards long-term viability.

The only external debt now owed by the club is to five Motherwell-supporting individuals. It totals around £80,000, with extremely favourable repayment terms that the club anticipates will be cleared soon.

“From the moment the Well Society took over the majority interest in Motherwell Football Club, our collective energy has been firmly focused on ensuring the club is sustainable on a medium to long-term basis,” Motherwell FC chairman Jim McMahon said.

“A key part of that has been eliminating the debt we inherited and we have now almost achieved that. For the club to have paid back such a significant amount in just over two years is a remarkable feat.

“I want to thank those who have worked so hard to help us achieve that, including chief executive Alan Burrows, the management, coaching and recruitment staff, the current board of directors at the club, as well as the Well Society board, members and Motherwell supporters.

“I also thank John Boyle and Les Hutchison for their support over the years.

“It has been a collective effort, helped enormously by everyone working together, on and off the park, towards the same common goal. I would also like to thank the individuals who continue to support the club with the small amount left to repay in soft loans.”

Douglas Dickie, joint-chair of the Well Society added: “It has been an excellent achievement by all involved to get to this stage where both John Boyle and Les Hutchison are no longer owed any money by our club. The Well Society and its members have played a big part in that.

“This is an opportunity for the Society now, as the owners of Motherwell FC, to re-evaluate our goals and plan the way forward.

“It is as important as ever now for our members and all Motherwell supporters to get behind what the Well Society are doing, to ensure we can continue to support and improve the club.”

Ally Maxwell is the second inductee to the Motherwell FC Hall of Fame.

Having come through the ranks at the club, the goalkeeper made 153 appearances over eight years and was a member of the 1991 Scottish Cup winning squad.

His performance in that final was vital in the team claiming silverware, soldiering on after a heavy collision with John Clark which was later discovered to have caused a ruptured spleen.

Joining the club in 1981 from Fir Park Boys Club, he was given his first taste of top team action by Bobby Watson in April 1984.

He played every minute in the run to the final in 1991, before leaving the club in 1992 for Rangers, via a short loan spell at Bolton Wanderers.

He will be formally inducted at a dinner at the Bothwell Bridge Hotel on Saturday, 23 November, along with Willie Pettigrew and three others.

Hosted by Tam Cowan, limited tickets for the event are now on sale online. Adult tickets are £45, with kids tickets £22.

You can still choose who you want to see in the Hall of Fame through our public vote. Click here to cast your vote.

There’s still time to secure one of our great hospitality deals for our forthcoming Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures with Kilmarnock and Livingston.

You can buy online right now for Kilmarnock on Wednesday, 30 October, and Livingston on Saturday, 2 November. Alternatively, phone our hospitality team on 01698 338012.

Centenary Suite

A two-course meal with half-time refreshments served within our Centenary Suite with main stand seating and a pay bar for £80 per person, or £45 per person for season ticket holders. A fully-inclusive bar is also available for £120 per person.

South Stand Boxes

Inclusive bar with two-course meal and half-time snacks with indoor seating for £70 per person for our beer and wine package, or £90 for our spirits, beer and wine package.

Davie Cooper Boxes

View the match from the comfort of one of our boxes at the top of the Davie Cooper Stand. With access to the Cooper Bar before and after the match, and half-time refreshments, tea, coffee, pies and cakes, our deal is available for £50 per person.

If you’re a season ticket holder, you can upgrade for £40 per person.

Millennium Suite

Enjoy hot snacks with half-time refreshments with main stand seating for £75 per person, with an inclusive bar one hour before and one hour following the match. We also have an offer for Under 18s priced at £30.

The dress code for all areas is smart, with no jeans, trainers or colours. To book, please phone our hospitality team on 01698 338012 or book online at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk.

There’s still time to have your Christmas party night with us at Fir Park.

Our party night packages are hugely popular and are selling fast.

This year’s Christmas party nights will be held at Fir Park on 30 November, as well as 6, 7, 13 and 14 December.

Priced at £35 per person, our fantastic package includes a three course meal and live DJ.

There is also a VIP package on request which will be priced at £80, which includes complimentary beer, wine and spirits (gin, vodka and whisky only).

For more information or to book, get in touch with our hospitality team today on events@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333.

Our £35 nights on 7 and 14 December are sold out, so don’t miss out on our other available dates.

SPECIAL 80S THEME CHRISTMAS NIGHT

In addition, we’ve also got three special 80s theme nights on 30 November, as well as 7 and 14 December.

Due to demand, we’ve increased the number of dates.

Priced at £25 per person, you’ll get a hot buffet, welcome drink and be able to dance away with a live DJ.

For more information or to book, get in touch with our hospitality team today on events@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333.

You can now vote for who you want to be inducted into the Motherwell FC Hall of Fame.

With Willie Pettigrew already named as our first member, you can now choose who else you think should join him.

To vote, just head to our voting page and enter the name of who you want to see included.

Our Hall of Fame members formally inducted at a dinner at the Bothwell Bridge Hotel on Saturday, 23 November, along with four others.

Hosted by Tam Cowan, tickets for the event are now on sale online. Adult tickets are £45, with kids tickets £22.

Motherwell chief executive Alan Burrows has been recognised as the SPFL’s CEO of the Year at the prestigious Football Business Awards.

A chief executive from the four English senior leagues, and the Scottish top flight, have all been recognised and are all now in contention to win the overall CEO of the Year prize.

The other finalists for this year’s awards are Peter Moore (Liverpool FC), Mark Ashton (Bristol City FC), Gary Sweet (Luton Town) and Carolyn Radford (Mansfield Town).

Burrows has been recognised by industry publication fcbusiness for his leadership throughout the 2018/19 season. He will receive his award at a ceremony on 28 November at City Central at the HAC in London.

Recognising the valuable contribution of the game’s executives in the UK has seen fcbusiness present the CEO of the Year Award each year since 2012, with previous winners including Ian Ayre (Liverpool), David Baldwin (Burnley FC), Daniel Levy (Tottenham Hotspur), Ivan Gazidis (Arsenal), Karren Brady (West Ham United), Mark Catlin, (Portsmouth) and Tony Scholes (Stoke City) to name a few.

Speaking of the nominations, fcbusiness editor and Football Business Awards judge, Aaron Gourley, said: “This year’s CEO of the Year sponsored by Reznor represents the very best in football business.

“The five divisional winners are without doubt the best in their leagues and have shown outstanding leadership over the course of the 2018/19 season.

“The pressure on football clubs each year to improve both on and off the pitch calls for leadership of the highest level and these five nominees represent that.

“The CEO of the Year award is one of the most prized in football and through their hard work and dedication each of the nominees has led their respective clubs to achieve outstanding performances both on and off the pitch.”

Speaking of his award, the Motherwell chief executive added: “I am exceptionally honoured to win this award.

“It was a great but welcome surprise, and I am thankful to those at fcbusiness and the Football Business Awards for the recognition.”

Richard Leese, Managing Director UK & Belgium for CEO of the Year sponsor, Reznor, said: “Reznor are proud to sponsor the CEO of the Year awards, celebrating the very best of football, recognising their commitment and dedication on and off the pitch.

Simon Burton, founder of the Football Business Awards, added: “Football clubs aren’t just businesses – they are global brands and community assets. It takes a special type of leadership to steer them and we are delighted to celebrate these wonderful CEO’s at the Football Business Awards.”

Want to pick and choose your Motherwell matches this season and enjoy big discounts in the process?

Our Flexi Tickets are back for another season, giving you the chance to buy five or 10-game packages, rather than paying for games individually.

The biggest saving comes in our Davie Cooper Stand, where you can save up to £72 on gate prices if you buy a 10-game adult package.

You can buy your Flexi Ticket online right now. Just pick your seat, and then choose a five-game or 10-game package. You can choose to have your card delivered to you, or collect it at Fir Park.

If you’d rather, you can pop in to the ticket office at Fir Park during office hours or give us a call on 01698 333333. We are open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm.

How does it work?

When you purchase, you will be given a Flexi Ticket card. You then just decide which games you want to attend by turning up on the day. Your card will expire once you have used your five or 10-game allowance and will be available to renew.

Tickets are valid for Ladbrokes Premiership matches only.

Flexi Ticket prices

There’s still time to secure one of our great hospitality deals for our forthcoming Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock.

You can buy online right now for Aberdeen on Saturday, 19 October or Kilmarnock on Wednesday, 30 October, or phone our hospitality team on 01698 338012.

Centenary Suite

A two-course meal with half-time refreshments served within our Centenary Suite with main stand seating and a pay bar for £80 per person, or £45 per person for season ticket holders. A fully-inclusive bar is also available for £120 per person.

South Stand Boxes

Inclusive bar with two-course meal and half-time snacks with indoor seating for £70 per person for our beer and wine package, or £90 for our spirits, beer and wine package.

Davie Cooper Boxes

View the match from the comfort of one of our boxes at the top of the Davie Cooper Stand. With access to the Cooper Bar before and after the match, and half-time refreshments, tea, coffee, pies and cakes, our deal is available for £50 per person.

If you’re a season ticket holder, you can upgrade for £40 per person.

Millennium Suite

Enjoy hot snacks with half-time refreshments with main stand seating for £75 per person, with an inclusive bar one hour before and one hour following the match. We also have an offer for Under 18s priced at £30.

The dress code for all areas is smart, with no jeans, trainers or colours. To book, please phone our hospitality team on 01698 338012 or book online at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Come and get connected with businesses from all over North Lanarkshire at our business show this Thursday, 10 October.

It’s free to come along to Fir Park and meet other companies, as well as take part in seminars and workshop sessions.

We’ve already had a lot of interest in this year’s event, so make sure you don’t miss out by getting your free tickets online now. Pre-registration is required.

Taking place from 10am to 1pm, you can also exhibit and have a stall at the event for your business to fill up your notepad with leads, contacts and opportunities.

We have very limited availability, so get in touch with the team today by emailing grace.peacock@motherwellfc.co.uk or calling 01698 333333.

Motherwell are once again in SPFL Reserve League action when they take on St Mirren on Monday.

A very young side lost 4-1 to Dundee United at St Andrews last Monday and boss Maurice Ross will be hoping for a return to winning ways when they host Saints.

The visitors have won two and lost two of their opening four encounters.

The match will take place at Broadwood Stadium; Cumbernauld with kick-off at 2pm. Entry to the match is free of charge.