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Motherwell FC and Motherwell FC Community Trust are immensely proud to host Scotland’s first Iftar celebration at a football stadium. 

In collaboration with the Well Foundation and the Scottish Asian Business Chamber, Motherwell FC will mark a significant milestone in Scottish cultural understanding by welcoming 300 attendees for prayer and a communal meal to break the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

The historic gathering represents a significant milestone in Scottish cultural understanding, engaging with and bringing together diverse communities to Fir Park Stadium – one of Scotland’s most iconic sporting venues.

Attendees will break fast before participating in sunset prayers (Maghreb) at the stadium.

“There are few things as Scottish as football,” Junaid Ashraf, Trustee of the Scottish Asian Business chamber added.

“The fact that the holy month of Ramadan is being celebrated at a football club creates a truly special relationship for the Scottish Muslim community – connecting both our Scottish and Muslim identity together in a heartening way.”

The Iftar event will host an impressive array of speakers including:

• Deputy Chief Executive of North Lanarkshire Council, Andrew McPherson
• Councillor and Provost of North Lanarkshire Council, Kenny Duffy
• Well Foundation, Faiza Baqir
• Scottish Asian Business Chamber, Junaid Ashraf
• Motherwell FC Community Trust CEO, Dawn Middleton

The initiative builds upon the Scottish Asian Business Chambers 15-month partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, which has already engaged over 280 business owners and entrepreneurs across the region. The chamber has established crucial infrastructure for engagement with diverse business communities with North Lanarkshire Council.

The Well Foundation, which currently hosts over 400-people weekly for football training and tournaments at Ravenscraig, has provided essential support in bringing this vision to life. Their existing community engagement through sports formed a natural foundation for this pioneering event.

“As leading organisations for diverse business leadership at the Scottish Asian Business Chamber and diverse football participation at the Well Foundation, it was fantastic to work with one another, alongside Motherwell Football Club and North Lanarkshire Council, to build the momentum of this event and make it come to life,” said a spokesperson for the Well Foundation.

The response to the event announcement has been overwhelmingly positive, with all available tickets claimed within days. Organisers had already increased capacity twice to accommodate demand, and a waiting list of approximately 30 people has formed. The enthusiastic reception underscores the significance of this cultural bridge-building initiative.

The event is being generously supported by sponsors Chaiiwala, Anzar’s, Baba’s Kitchen, and Lamegos, whose contributions have made it possible to host this celebration at such a high standard.

Organisers hope this pioneering event will strengthen community bonds and foster greater understanding between Scotland’s diverse populations. The Scottish Asian Business Chamber and Well Foundation envision this celebration becoming an annual tradition and inspiring similar initiatives at other football clubs across Scotland.

“We believe this is a significant moment that allows people to bring their true identity as Scottish people and their relationship with faith together,” added Junaid Ashraf.

“It’s absolutely fantastic that Motherwell Football Club and North Lanarkshire Council has worked alongside us to launch this first-of-its-kind Scottish Iftar, and we hope to build on this in years to come.”

The event is currently at capacity, but those interested in similar future initiatives are encouraged to follow the Scottish Asian Business Chamber’s Linkedin for updates.

About Scottish Asian Business Chamber: The Scottish Asian Business Chamber is Scotland’s largest minority ethnic business organisation, dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs and professionals.

About Well Foundation: The Well Foundation is dedicated to promoting diverse participation in football and sports, hosting training and tournaments for over 400 people weekly at Ravenscraig in North Lanarkshire.

For media inquiries, please contact Motherwell FC press office.

Our 2025 Player of the Year event is now sold out. 

If you have missed out on tickets but still wish to attend, you can be placed on the waiting list should more tickets become available.

To be added to the waiting list, please email events@motherwellfc.co.uk with your ticket requirements and we will be in touch if any tickets become available.

We are proud to announce our partnership with the Scottish Government’s mental health campaign Mind to Mind, an initiative encouraging individuals to look after their mental wellbeing.

Hosted on NHS Inform, the website, found here, offers a library of over 30 bitesize videos featuring individuals sharing their own mental wellbeing challenges, covering a wide spectrum of topics, including managing anxiety and panic, addressing financial worries, stress management, elevating mood, and navigating grief.

These stories aim to help other people who may be going through something similar. Contributors offer practical advice drawn from their own experiences and additionally the website provides clear signposts to direct individuals toward further help and support.

“Our mental wellbeing, like other aspects of health and fitness, is something we need to think about regularly,” Dr Alastair Cook Scottish Government’s Principal Medical Officer for Mental Health said.

“There are lots of things we can do to improve our mental wellbeing, whether it’s doing things that make you happy, making lifestyle changes, moving more, connecting with others or making time to get out in the fresh air. If you’re finding things difficult, it’s important to remember support is available.”

“Mental health is something that we talk about far more openly and frequently now,” club captain Paul McGinn said.

“Being open and honest about how you’re feeling is not a sign of weakness. It’s so important that we talk to each other about how we’re feeling. It’s great that there are accessible tools available online for people to go on and read about.

“We all go through difficulties on a daily basis, and that isn’t something we should be ashamed of. Hopefully this initiative will support people who need that helping hand.”

As a club, we’re encouraging all of our supporters to take care of their mental wellbeing by visiting the website with all the details here.

Providing opportunities is vital for player development, and we are delighted to provide our ‘Talent Development Pathway.’

The pathway from grassroots to academy football involves a structured journey consisting of several key stages and factors that each contribute to the development of aspiring young players.

The pathway is essential for identifying, challenging and nurturing talent, ensuring that players receive the necessary support and training.

Motherwell FC Community Trust are providing an opportunity for grassroot players, who are looking to progress their development towards a professional sporting environment, by offering a unique session, whereby like-minded players can collectively come together to enhance their footballing ability. Players will be challenged, with the session providing an opportunity to reach their full potential.

The session, forged in partnership with Motherwell FC Boys’ and Girls’ Academies to establish a pathway for developing talent to increase player development within the game, is aimed at players who are playing at INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED levels of grassroots football, and will provide a structured approach similar to academy focused sessions.

To sign up for the session, a ‘Class For Kids’ account will be required. Please see the link attached for more details on creating an account.

The official sign-up date for the ‘Player Development Pathway’ will commence on Monday 3rd February at 5PM. The four-week block will cost £24.

Motherwell Football Club can confirm the Club Board of Directors have very reluctantly accepted the resignation of Stuart Kettlewell today.

Stuart approached Chief Executive Brian Caldwell on Monday morning to explain why he wished to resign.

Stuart explained that some of the personal abuse was now affecting his family, to the point where they didn’t wish to attend games.

As a result, he felt it would be best if he tendered his resignation.

Since being appointed manager in February 2023, Stuart has managed 92 games overall, boasting a win percentage of 41.3%, the highest of any Motherwell manager since Stuart McCall.

He guided Motherwell to safety, narrowly missing out on top-six football in his first three months in charge, collecting 30 points out of a possible 42.

The good form ran into 2023/24, when Motherwell went ten league games without defeat, the longest run since 2010, and again, narrowly missed out on top-six football.

This season, he guided the club back to Hampden for the first time in six years in the Premier Sports Cup and has the team sitting fifth in the league currently.

All of this was achieved despite the sale of a number of key players for substantial transfer fees.

“It’s really sad that Stuart felt that the time was right to move on,” Chief Executive Brian Caldwell said.

“He had an exceptional record and has generated an impressive amount of transfer income for the club.

“He has been a critical factor in the development of Motherwell Academy Graduates, as well as developing young loan players during his tenure.

“When Stuart approached me, I was very disappointed to learn the effect this was having on his family and how he was feeling. No Manager, player, or club employee, every one of whom gives their all for the club, should feel this way.

“We therefore had no option but to reluctantly accept his resignation in the best interests of Stuart and his family. As a fan-owned, community-driven football club, we will always look after our own.”

The club wishes to thank Stuart for his hard work and total dedication during his time at the club. We wish him and his family all the very best for the future.

Assistant Manager Stephen Frail will take charge of the team for Sunday’s match, assisted by Jon Obika, Richard Foster, and the backroom staff.

The club will make no further comment at this time.   

Fir Park will be the venue for the 2025 Sky Sports Cup final. 

Rangers and Hibernian will battle it out to lift the trophy on Saturday 22 March. Kick off is 3pm.

Tickets are available online here. Adult tickets cost £10, with concessions (under 16’s and supporters with a disability). costing £4. There will also be a family ticket available costing £25 for two adults and two children.

The John Hunter Stand will be open for this match, with both sets of supporters having a singing section. Should tickets sell out in this stand, more seats will be made available.

Motherwell FC Community Trust, Street Soccer Scotland and the North Lanarkshire Recovery Network have been working together for three years to deliver free football for the local community.

The organisations pride themselves in shared values and a commitment to improving lives, with Street Soccer Scotland partnering with the Motherwell Community Trust to utilise the facilities at Fir Park Training Centre.

“We’ve been delighted to support Street Soccer Scotland,” Motherwell Community Trust CEO Dawn Middleton added.

“Stuart Lovell and the team have been working tirelessly to support those in the local community, and we are pleased to support them on that journey with access to the facilities at Fir Park.

“We look forward to continuing a thriving partnership in the years to come.”

Street Soccer Scotland have been supported on their mission by Scotland international captain and Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, with 94% of participants feeling that their life has been improved, and 90% having better communication skills since joining Street Soccer Scotland.

Keen to get involved?

Street Soccer Scotland can be contacted on 0131 554 9157 or alternatively can be found via email at info@streetsoccerscotland.org

This year’s club Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 27 February. 

The AGM will take place in the 91 Lounge at Fir Park, commencing at 7pm.

Papers will be issued in advance of the meeting to all Club shareholders week commencing 10^th February.

It’s time to vote for your G4 Claims player of the month for December. 

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Tawanda Maswanhise, Dan Casey and Shane Blaney are all up for nomination.

To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.

Games in September

• Dundee 4-1 Motherwell
• St Mirren 0-1 Motherwell
• Motherwell 4-3 Dundee United
• Motherwell 1-1 Kilmarnock
• Celtic 4-0 Motherwell
• Motherwell 2-2 Rangers

The ‘More than Football’ motto is central to the ideals at the core of Motherwell Football Club and the Community Trust. Throughout 2024, the Community Trust have continued to put the motto into practice, striving to support the local and wider community. 

The arrival of 2025 have provided the perfect opportunity for reflection on another positive year at the Community Trust.

Community

2836 unique participants in community activities; including 833 in male and female teams from 2018s to over 70s.

Education

31 partner schools across North Lanarkshire. Curricular and Co-curricular activity delivered to over 2500 children.

Employability

21 volunteer coaches supported through education and development programmes. New College Lanarkshire partnership for students allowed aspiring sports professionals to gain real-world experience.

Health

New adult football fitness sessions attracted over 50 participants. The club was selected to trial SAMH new Changing Room programme for 16-39 year-olds.

Charity

Through matchday collections, and support for food banks and holiday hunger programmes, we have helped local charities raise over £25, 000 in 2024.

We would like to thank everyone for their commitment, support and dedication to all the Community Trust initiatives, and we wish you all a happy New Year.