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The 2017/18 season has already been one to remember. Whatever happens next, the campaign will give us strong foundations to build upon in 2018/19.

We have a team who embody the spirit of our town. Hard working grafters who never, ever stop giving their all. Honest players who know exactly what the football club means to all our supporters. A squad who don’t listen to what other people have to say and just get on with the job.

Much of our success is down to the great backing you give us from the stands week in, week out. That’s why we’re asking you to keep fuelling the fire and get your season ticket for the next campaign.

This year it’s even easier to do so. You’ll be able to enjoy early bird prices and the convenience of buying quickly and easily online at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk. There’s also the option to purchase by post, at Fir Park or on the telephone added.

If you are an existing season ticket holder, information on how to renew online will be sent to you by email or by post in the coming days.

All the information you need

• Prices
• A message from the chairman
• A message from the manager
• Buy your season ticket now
• Ways to pay
• Activating your online account
• How to buy for more than one person

The summer will be spent looking to improve upon the great foundations we have laid down. We want to come back for the 2018/19 campaign with the same momentum we’ve taken through the previous season.

We hope that you too want to renew your season ticket and continue your unwavering support as we look to create even more memories.

Many of our great deals from past seasons have been retained. Juvenile tickets have been frozen at £20, and those who purchase adult or concession season tickets can still get up to two juvenile season tickets for free.

We have invested ahead of the new season in a new ticketing platform, using Ticketmaster software, which will allow us to drastically modernise how ticketing works at Motherwell FC. You can now buy your season ticket or match tickets online. The club will be able to manage data on supporters far more efficiently and effectively. And you will also see changes to how you get into the stadium, with your season ticket card or match tickets being scanned at the gate.

A survey of Well Society members earlier this year told us that 75% believed the current ticketing system at the club was not fit for purpose. Furthermore, 73% told us they would like the ability to buy their tickets either on their computers or using their smartphones. We have responded to supporter feedback in making these changes.

To help towards the cost of these investments, we have marginally increased the price of our adult and concession season tickets. Match ticket prices for adults will also increase in season 2018/19 by £1 across the board.

These small increases will also go towards helping to further entice the fan of the future along to games. In addition to retaining our £20 juvenile season ticket and family scheme, kids will be able to get into matches on a game-by-game basis for £3. This is vastly reduced from previous prices and we hope that all fans will welcome this change.

SEASON TICKET PRICES

Scottish Premiership match ticket prices for 2018/19

• Concessions are applicable to those aged 60 and over, 16-18 year olds and full time students with a valid matriculation card.
• Juveniles are applicable to those aged 15 and under.
• Family tickets are for one adult and two children

Ways to pay

As before, there are many ways to pay for your season ticket.

Online you can pay by debit/credit card or by using our Zebra Finance option. Click here for more information on our Zebra Finance option.

If you choose to pay by phone, you can pay up front by cash, cheque or debit/credit card. You can also take out a standing order or use our Zebra Finance option.

A message from the chairman, Jim McMahon

Dear season ticket holder,

Thank you for your incredible support in the 2017/18 season. I am sure you will agree that we have had one of our more enjoyable campaigns in recent times, playing a clearly identifiable brand of football and reaching two cup finals in one season for the first time since the 1950/51 season.

It is now time to look ahead to the campaign that lies ahead in 2018/19 as we ask you to once again renew your season ticket.

On the pitch, your continued support will help the manager add to the talented group he has assembled, with a view to more success over the coming months.

Off the field, your backing has also played a huge part in key infrastructure improvements we have started to make. The most relevant in this context is the introduction of Ticketmaster as our ticketing partner.

Bringing Ticketmaster on board will now allow us to do several modern things we have long wished to do. You will, for the first time, be able to renew your season ticket online and manage your account throughout the season. We are also replacing your season book with a season card from this season onwards. Supporters will also be able to buy match tickets using the system from the comfort of their own homes and even print their tickets at home.

We will also be making a change to how you get into Fir Park but the process should be smooth. From next season, our turnstile operators will scan your season card and then you’ll be in.

All of these improvements will stand us in great stead for the future and I hope you will see a positive difference very quickly.

These changes are being made as a direct result of feedback we sought from you – the fans. You told us our current way of selling tickets wasn’t fit for purpose and you told us you wanted to embrace more modern methods to make purchases. We’ve responded to this. Many of you also said you wanted to still to be able to come into the ticket office to buy and some also told us they still wanted to be able to pay at the gate. This will continue to remain the case.

Motherwell is our club. Owned by its supporters and allowed to continue to thrive as a result of your continued, exceptional backing. We appreciate your ongoing support, your feedback and your passion for our team. I hope that you will renew with us for the 2018/19 campaign as we look to build upon the brilliant work which was undertaken in the previous season.

Let’s add more fuel to the fire.

A message from the manager, Stephen Robinson

The 2017/18 campaign, I am sure you will agree, has been a remarkable one for our football club.

Reaching two cup finals for the first time since the 1950/51 is an exceptional achievement. A 67-year gap in repeating the feat shows how unique it is for a club of our size.

At the time of writing, the Scottish Cup final is yet to be played and we could be history makers for a whole other reason, hopefully making new heroes to go along with the cup winning sides of 1951, 1952 and 1991.

We are already starting to make strides towards how our squad will look in the 2018/19 season. We have built great foundations here this campaign with our squad and implementing our style of play. We have a true identity as a result. Our ambition going forward is to further enhance the squad and that identity.

Your continued support is obviously crucial to where we want to get to. You’ve turned out in your numbers already for us and we hope we’ve given you something in return that will encourage you to continue to invest in us up front by purchasing a season ticket.

We have a reputation for how we play that we have backed up with our performances. I hope that you will back us and add more fuel to the fire in the 2018/19 season, as we look to step things up to the next level.

Our public sale of tickets for the 2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup final is now underway.

Motherwell have a maximum allocation of 15,000 tickets for the final with Celtic on May 19.

Our initial allocation of tickets will be for 12,700, with the potential to receive the additional sections B4 and B5 in the west stand, should we sell.

The club has until Tuesday, May 8 to request these tickets from the Scottish FA, or they will be reallocated to Celtic.

Supporters will be located in the west and south stands at Hampden Park. Ticket prices will start at £30 for adults and £15 for concessions.

Motherwell fans will be seated in areas A1 through to B3 in the west stand, areas P1 to P6 in the William Hill south stand lower and sections Q1 to Q6 in the William Hill south stand upper.

Tickets can either be purchased in person at Fir Park or by calling 01698 333333. Please note, phone sales will not be taken at weekends.

OPENING TIMES FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS / WELL SOCIETY MEMBERS

Tuesday, May 1: 9am to 5pm

OPENING TIMES FOR GENERAL SALE

Wednesday, May 2: 9am to 6pm

Thursday, May 3: 9am to 6pm

Friday, May 4: 9am to 5pm

Saturday, May 5: 9:30am to 1pm (no telephone sales)

TICKET PRICES

William Hill south stand

£35 Adult/£20 Concession

West stand

£30 Adult/£15 Concession

Accessible seating in the William Hill south stand

£18 Adult/£10 Concession

Accessible seating in the west stand

£15 Adult/£8 Concession

Concessions are deemed to be those aged 15 and under, or 65 and over.

Singing section will be in sections A4 and A5.

For disabled association tickets, please contact Brian Davidson on 07428225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Tickets for our 2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup final against Celtic will go on sale on Friday, April 27.

Motherwell will receive a maximum allocation of almost 15,000 tickets for the match.

Supporters will be located in the west and south stands at Hampden Park. Ticket prices will start at £30 for adults and £15 for concessions.

Motherwell fans will be seated in areas A1 through to B3 in the west stand, areas P1 to P6 in the William Hill south stand lower and sections Q1 to Q6 in the William Hill south stand upper.

We encourage supporters to purchase their tickets as early as possible. Our initial allocation of tickets will be for 12,700, with the potential to receive the additional sections B4 and B5 in the west stand, should we sell.

The club has until Tuesday, May 8 to request these tickets from the Scottish FA, or they will be reallocated to Celtic.

The ticket office will be open from 9am until 6pm on Friday and will be open on the morning of Saturday’s game with Dundee.

2017/18 season ticket holders and Well Society members will have exclusive access to purchase up to four tickets each first.

Tickets can either be purchased in person at Fir Park or by calling 01698 333333. Please note, phone sales will not be taken at weekends.

A general sale will then commence on Thursday, May 3.

Chief Executive Alan Burrows: “We have worked extremely hard over the last week to get as many tickets as possible for this match, whilst agreeing to be flexible depending on how sales are going.

“Like the Betfred Cup Final back in November, we have agreed to sell them block by block and request B4 and B5 in the west stand if we sell out in time.

“After prolonged negotiations, we have managed to secure tickets in top tier of the south stand, above Motherwell fans, which was extremely important to us.

“I would urge as many ‘Well fans as possible to get their tickets as early to avoid disappointment and to maximise the potential support at the final.”

OPENING TIMES FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS / WELL SOCIETY MEMBERS

Friday, April 27: 9am to 6pm

Saturday, April 28: 9:30am to 12:30pm (no telephone sales)

Monday, April 30: 9am to 5pm

Tuesday, May 1: 9am to 5pm

Wednesday, May 2: 9am to 6pm

OPENING TIMES FOR GENERAL SALE

Thursday, May 3: 9am to 6pm

Friday, May 4: 9am to 5pm

Saturday, May 5: 9:30am to 12:30pm (no telephone sales)

TICKET PRICES

William Hill south stand

£35 Adult/£20 Concession

West stand

£30 Adult/£15 Concession

Accessible seating in the William Hill south stand

£18 Adult/£10 Concession

Accessible seating in the west stand

£15 Adult/£8 Concession

Concessions are deemed to be those aged 15 and under, or 65 and over.

Singing section will be in sections A4 and A5.

For disabled association tickets, please contact Brian Davidson on 07428225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Motherwell Football Club have entered a partnership with Ticketmaster which will see the company become our official ticketing partner.

From the start of the 2018/19 season, Ticketmaster will provide ticketing technology, a fully-branded Motherwell ticketing site, plus a range of services including access control, client and customer support.

In addition, Ticketmaster will also manage ticket allocations for any future Hampden Park events from 2018/19 onwards.

The agreement will allow supporters to continue to buy match tickets at the stadium as before but also benefit from being able to buy and print in advance online. There will be no booking fees applied for home matches or season tickets.

Alan Burrows, the club’s chief executive, said of the news: “We are pleased to welcome Ticketmaster as our official ticketing partners.

“We recognised that there was a pressing need for Motherwell FC to modernise how supporters could purchase their tickets, both for attending matches and also season tickets.

“A survey of Well Society members earlier this year told us that 75% believed the current ticketing system at the club was not fit for purpose. Furthermore, 73% told us they would like the ability to buy their tickets either on their computers or using their smartphones.

“Entering this agreement with Ticketmaster allows us to meet the expectations of our fans.

“We will also be modernising how supporters get into Fir Park. We will migrate from the traditional season book to season cards, as well as using electronic scanners handled by our turnstile operators. We will release more information on this in due course but fans shouldn’t experience any drastic difference in how they enter the stadium.”

Information on season ticket pricing for the 2018/19 season will be announced shortly.

Chris Belt, Ticketmaster Sport business development director, added: “We’re delighted to be working with Motherwell FC and to provide them with best-in-class technology and services.

“We look forward to what will undoubtedly be an exciting new season for the club and its fans.”

I remember it as if it was yesterday. Saturday, 21st August 1968 was a lovely summer’s day in North Lanarkshire where most of the locals were excited at the prospect of rolling up to Fir Park to take in a league match for the first time in four months. It was also a very special day indeed for myself. I was seven years old, and my Motherwell supporting Dad had decided to help me avoid the “pitfalls” I was dangerously close to falling into, in my Glasgow community.

On the back of the Fir Park side being relegated, he saw it as the perfect opportunity to introduce me to this very special football club which seemed a million miles removed from the two which all my friends supported. It was also the day that Keith Alexander MacRae came into my life, and do you know what, he’s never really left it.

My dad sat me on the wee white wall that used to surround Fir Park, and for the first time I saw a Motherwell team run out one by one on to Fir Park, resplendent in their claret and amber kit.

As good as the players looked, it was the guy in an all green kit who came out second in line, with a shock of almost afro ginger hair that really caught my imagination.

MacRae, Whiteford, Wark, Donnelly, McCallum, Muir, Campbell, Forsyth, Deans, McInally and Wilson, a team etched in my memory. So awestruck was I, that the opponents could have been anybody. As it happens, it was Albion Rovers who would be steam rolled seven goals to nil.

The dream competitive debut for Keith was in stark contrast to his first appearance three weeks earlier. MacRae, who had only just signed on at Fir Park as a part timer, due to him also training to be a journalist with the Scottish Daily Express, was selected to play against Tranmere Rovers in a friendly.

Sadly, he was injured within a couple of minutes, to be replaced between the sticks by Joe Wark. Although “Josie” went on to keep a clean sheet in the 2-0 win, secured by two goals from youngster Jim “Jumbo” Muir, it was a less than auspicious start for the ‘keeper who would go on to be one of the brightest talents this club had ever seen.

Despite the unfortunate injury, Keith kept his place in the side for the first nine league and league cup ties which returned five wins and three defeats, all by a single goal. His tenth appearance for the club came in the penultimate league cup sectional tie up in Montrose, incredibly, as a left midfielder. Whatever manager Bobby Howitt was thinking, it worked to a degree. Keith MacRae prodded the ball home at the far stick to score his first goal in Motherwell colours, although it wasn’t enough to stop the “Gable Endies” winning 2-1 to end the Fir Parkers interest in the cup for another year.

Howitt tried the same trick again in Paisley a few days later with MacRae taking his position in the outfield, but again it only contributed to a defeat, as the Buddies ran out comfortable winners 2-0. After the Love Street loss, Keith picked up an injury that hampered him and he was nowhere to be seen either in the green goalkeeper kit or the amber outfield kit, his places taken by Peter McCloy and Jackie McInally respectively, until February.

When he did reappear, again on the left side of midfield, he did so with another goal in a four goal romp at home to Alloa, which was the club’s twentieth league victory in twenty three outings as Motherwell closed in on a record breaking championship win.

The following 1969/70 season saw Keith rather playing second fiddle to Peter McCloy who was nicknamed the “Girvan Lighthouse”, save a start and a substitute appearance, both at left midfield against Dundee United and Hearts respectively.

Of course this was the campaign which featured an epic league cup quarter final tie with Morton. Having been taken apart down at the tail o’ the bank to the tune of 3-0, the Steelmen were written off, but no one told the players as goals from Jumbo Muir, McInally and Tam Forsyth at Fir Park earned a replay at Ibrox.

Injuries would mean that Keith MacRae would play at right back as Motherwell edged a titanic struggle, with Muir firing home four minutes from time to earn a Hampden Park date with a cracking St. Johnstone team.

That occasion would be a disappointment to ‘Well, Keith, and a certain seven year old kid who witnessed his first, and certainly not last, semi final defeat.

Within a month, Keith had reclaimed his place between the sticks, with McCloy playing reserve team football. A few weeks later at New Year, I remember vividly sitting in our living room and watching the sports reporter blurt out the line I had grown to dread. “Rangers have concluded a transfer deal for Motherwell goalkeeper…” My heart sank, I was devastated… “Peter McCloy.” I cheered. My hero was staying at Fir Park.

MacRae’s first game as Motherwell’s undisputed number one came at home to Ayr United in a ‘Well side that contained the “makeweights” in the deal that took McCloy to Govan, Bobby Watson and Brian Heron. Both of these guys would soon be adored by the Fir Park faithful as they looked to rebuild their careers from the limited opportunities they got at Rangers. In that first game, they certainly got off to a flyer with the Steelmen securing a 3-0 win with a terrific display capped with goals from Deans, Heron and Wark, with MacRae celebrating his newfound status with a well-deserved clean sheet.

Another great cup-tie of that season saw Kilmarnock roll up Airbles Road in the Scottish Cup quarter finals. A crowd of almost 17,000 witnessed a breathtaking display from visiting ‘keeper Sandy McLaughlin to keep the Steelmen at bay, before Ross Mathie beat MacRae with a powerful header to send the Ayrshire side through to a Hampden semi.

By the end of the campaign, newly promoted Motherwell were safely tucked up in mid table as manager Howitt succeeded in his primary task of avoiding the drop. That close season was a difficult one for Keith as he underwent a bone graft operation on his wrist which had been giving him some discomfort. The club moved in that summer to get cover for MacRae, and signed ex-Rangers goalie Billy Ritchie from Partick Thistle.

Ritchie began the season with the gloves while Keith was still recovering from his injury, and played in all six league cup sectional games before MacRae made his first appearance as the league got under way, with a 4-1 hammering of Kilmarnock at Fir Park. It would be a successful season for the young keeper as he earned ten clean sheets, playing in all 34 league games. He also came, for the first time, to the attention of the big English clubs with his displays in the inaugural Texaco Cup in this season.

Motherwell were drawn against Stoke City in the first round, who had the world’s best goalkeeper in their side, Gordon Banks. A terrific display from Banks in the first leg kept his side in the tie with John Goldthorpe scoring the only goal in an enthralling match at Fir Park.

In the return at the Victoria Ground, it was Keith MacRae’s turn to impress the punters, as he produced an almost faultless display which afterwards drew admiration from the legendary Banks. The second leg finished 2-1 to Stoke City after extra time, which left us with a penalty shoot out to determine the winners. Keith MacRae emerged from the Potteries that night as a Motherwell hero, making two terrific saves to send the Steelmen through to meet Tottenham Hotspur in the quarters.

The Spurs side, packed with superstars, edged the first leg at White Hart Lane 3-2, leaving ‘Well hopeful for the return at Fir Park. The atmosphere that night was red hot as the Fir Park fans looked to help unsettle the big names from down south.

Martin Chivers and Brian Heron had exchanged goals in a first half that left the 22,500 fans inside the old ground breathless. The second half would be even better as MacRae pulled off a wonder save that some fans still talk about today, to deny Alan Gilzean. Minutes later, Fir Park erupted as goals from Bobby Watson and Tom Donnelly secured the 5-4 win on aggregate.

The semi final would prove to be a disappointment though when MacRae picked up an injury which kept him out of the second leg at Fir Park, and Hearts scrambled a last gasp winner to take the spot in the final and leave the ‘Well fans in the 25,000 crowd stunned.

Such was his performances over this period, Keith MacRae was deservedly called into the full Scotland squad for the end of season British Home International Championships as under study to Aberdeen’s Bobby Clark. Sadly for Keith, this would be as close as he’d ever get to gaining a full cap for his country, although he did represent the Scottish League.

Season 1971/72 started well again for Keith and his mates, with decent results over the first fourteen league games, and an international call up for Keith to the Scotland Under 23 setup. However, it all went a little pear shaped one afternoon at Firhill, which no-one saw coming.

MacRae picked up an injury early on and struggled throughout as the Jags ran eight goals by him. MacRae’s season was finished, bar three outings in February, which brought three clean sheets. It was an interesting season for Motherwell keepers, with no less than six occupants of our goals, McRae, Ritchie, a young Tommy Burns and experienced John Fallon all started games. Joe Wark and fellow outfield player, Davie Main had also taken over as ‘keeper following injuries during matches.

MacRae started the following season again on the treatment table, as Billy Ritchie took over the goalkeeping duties. It was mid-September before Keith was ready, making his return in a 2-2 draw at Muirton Park against St. Johnstone.

Another nine clean sheets from MacRae helped the Steelmen improve their league position again in a season where Bobby Howitt had resigned following some disaffection from the Fir Park terraces. The eighth place finish was the best the club had achieved since the hey days of the Ancell Babes.

By the time the new season began, several teams in England were showing a marked interest in MacRae, which heightened with nine clean sheets in the first seventeen games. In retrospect it was an epic League Cup quarter final tie against Celtic which proved irresistible to the sky blue half of Manchester. Keith MacRae turned in three performances like a Motherwell ‘keeper has rarely produced, as the Steelmen went toe to toe with the Glasgow giants.

The first leg at Fir Park saw Celtic win 2-1, with John Goldthorpe inches away from earning a draw with a pile driver that crashed off the underside of the bar, before bouncing clear late on.

The second leg would be a historic one for Motherwell, as we won at Celtic park for the first time in twenty three years, the first win of any kind over the Hoops in fourteen attempts. Goldthorpe again was the hero for the Steelmen, picking up the ball in his own half before powering a fantastic drive into the net to put the visitors one up.

Midway through the second half, Keith MacRae produced a simply stunning save from a George Connolly penalty which secured a replay for Motherwell. MacRae only played one more game for the Steelmen, a 2-1 home defeat to Partick Thistle, before Manchester City arrived at Fir Park with a cheque for £100,000.

It was too good an offer to turn down and Keith headed to Maine Road, finally clutching a full time contract with the blessing of everyone at the club, leaving manager Ian St. John to turn to Falkirk reserve ‘keeper, Stuart Rennie, to fill the huge gap left in the Motherwell rearguard. Motherwell lost the next game against Ayr United, with a certain Alex Ferguson heading the winner.

Keith MacRae was one of the most remarkable players ever to play for this club, with his ability to play every position on the field. He is without doubt the most agile and athletic ‘keeper I’ve ever seen at Fir Park, which he probably had to be given that he wasn’t the tallest of custodians.

He exuded a confidence in dominating his penalty box, collecting crosses with consummate ease before often sparking a counter attack, the first goalie I ever saw do this.

But it is probably his shot stopping, which at times bordered on the truly ridiculous, allied with his iconic all black kit which I recall most vividly. In the end, Keith may only have turned out 119 times for the Steelmen, scoring twice, but to fans of a certain age he remains an absolute legend of this club.

Had I not taken such a shine to him that afternoon almost fifty years ago, I might have been writing for an Old Firm audience instead, and that just wouldn’t have felt right.

Eddie Ferguson

The board of Motherwell Football Club is delighted to announce Alan Burrows has been promoted to the role of chief executive.

The 35-year old has worked with the club for over a decade, having been communications manager for seven years, before promotions to general manager and most recently, chief operating officer.

The decision was taken to reflect Alan’s daily duties and responsibilities within his job title.

“Alan is a dedicated and innovative individual whose main driving force is his desire to see the club progress,” chairman Jim McMahon said.

“It is invigorating to work with him, a view I know is shared by everyone at Motherwell.

“He has been a key factor in the success the club has had since its move to fan ownership.”

Tickets for Motherwell’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi final with Aberdeen are now on general sale.

The ticket office is open from 9am to 10:30am on the day of the match. The game at Hampden Park will be played on Saturday, April 14. Kick off is at 12.15pm.

Ticket information for the match is as follows:

William Hill South Stand and North Stand

£30 Adult / £15 Concessions

East Stand

£20 Adult / £10 Concessions

Concessions are regarded as those aged under 16 and those aged 65 and over.

Getting to Hampden

Our bars at Fir Park will be open from 9.30am on the day of the game and are fully licensed to sell alcohol from this time. Buses will leave at 10:45am.

Information to Supporters

• Motherwell supporters should use trains to Kings Park
• Supporters travelling by car should use the same route and utilise on street parking at the east end of the stadium
• On street parking is controlled by an Event Day Parking traffic regulation order. Parking restrictions are indicated by way of road markings and road signs. On street parking should only be utilised out with restricted areas as a tow-away scheme is in operation for illegally parked vehicles.
• As a result of the Event Day parking restrictions, there is limited parking available in the vicinity of the stadium. Supporters are encouraged to travel via public transport where possible.
• There will be a zero tolerance approach to alcohol on buses with increased checking by police

Unacceptable Conduct at Hampden Park

The Scottish FA will not tolerate Unacceptable Conduct at a match at Scotland’s National Stadium, Hampden Park or at away stadia hosting matches of the Scottish FA. The following information provides notice of what amounts to Unacceptable Conduct and the sanctions which the Scottish FA may seek to impose upon those individuals who commit Unacceptable Conduct.

This statement of Unacceptable Conduct should at all times be read in conjunction with the terms of the Ground Regulations.

Unacceptable Conduct takes place where a person present at or in the immediate environs of a match engages in violent conduct and/or disorderly conduct. A person will also commit Unacceptable Conduct if at or in the immediate environs of a match, they assist another or others engaged in violent conduct and/or disorderly conduct.

Violent conduct means conduct where there is: (i) actual, attempted or threatened physical violence against a person or persons; or (ii) intentional damage to property.

Disorderly conduct means: (i) conduct which stirs up or sustains, or is likely or designed to stir up or sustain, hatred or ill will against or towards a group of persons based on their membership or presumed membership of a group defined by reference to a category or against an individual who is or is presumed to be, by the person or persons engaged in the conduct, to be a member of such group; (ii) using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or conduct; (iii) displaying any writing or other thing which is threatening, abusive or insulting; or (iv) using words or conduct or displaying any writing or other thing which indicates support for, or affiliation to, or celebration of, or opposition to an organisation or group proscribed in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000 and any successive or replacement legislation thereto.

Any person committing Unacceptable Conduct and/or any person who assists another or others to commit unacceptable conduct may be subject to any or a combination of the following:

• refusal of entry to the stadium
• removal from the stadium
• suspension from attending matches of the Scottish FA
• indefinite ban from attending matches of the Scottish FA
• be the subject of a report to Police Scotland and/or any prosecuting authorities which may result in possible criminal proceedings

Please note that all banners will be subject to scrutiny at the turnstiles.

From 2018, Motherwell Football Club’s Youth Academy will be one of eight clubs in the elite top tier of Club Academy Scotland.

At this stage in youth football development, the position of Academy Goalkeeping Coach is an exciting prospect for applicants.

Working on a part-time basis and reporting to Head of Goalkeeping Coach Craig Hinchliffe, the role will revolve around the identification and development of goalkeepers aged 10-18.

Candidates are required to possess minimum level two goalkeeper qualification, working towards level three.

Successful candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation at interview and will also be required to conduct a practical session with a group of young footballers.

Please click here to view the job description in full.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail with a CV and covering letter by Monday, 16 April 2018.

Informal enquiries to Craig Hinchliffe, Head Goalkeeping Coach, via Football Secretary Karen Paterson – karen.paterson@motherwellfc.co.uk

Motherwell Football Club’s Player of the Year awards took place on Saturday, with a host of prizes on offer to the squad.

The main winner on the night was Trevor Carson, who scooped three of the awards on offer. There was also success for Allan Campbell, Richard Tait, Craig Tanner, Steven Hammell and captain Carl McHugh.

Player of the Year (sponsored by Motorpoint)

The top prize went to goalkeeper Trevor Carson. Having recorded his 15th clean sheet of the season away to St Johnstone in the afternoon before the awards, he was recognised by the supporters as being the outstanding player of the 2017/18 campaign.

Young Player of the Year (sponsored by Topps Match Attax)

Last year, Allan Campbell said he watched on at the awards as Chris Cadden picked up the young player prize and said he decided there and then he wanted to be the next winner.

On Saturday, the tenacious midfielder done exactly that. The standout winner in the fans’ poll, Campbell was recognised for his outstanding season in claret and amber.

Players’ Player of the Year (sponsored by AluMac Scotland)

Trevor Carson also gained the approval of his peers as he narrowly edged out Richard Tait in the players’ vote for player of the year.

Special Recognition Award (sponsored by Covanburn)

Having made almost 600 appearances in claret and amber, Steven Hammell bowed out from playing in January this year to take up a new role as academy director with the club.

In recognition of his outstanding service to the club, and the role he will play in bringing through the future stars, the legendary player was given the award.

Well Society Player of the Year

Making it a hat trick of awards, Trevor Carson was also voted the player of the year by the owners of the club – you, the supporters who pledge through the Well Society.

Top Goalscorer Award (sponsored by Newton Waste)

Craig Tanner’s season may have been ended prematurely through injury but the creative forward still tops the scoring charts.

Having netted nine in the 2017/18 campaign, with a large percentage coming against Dundee, the Englishman was recognised for his excellent season.

Goal of the Season (sponsored by Avia Signs)

It was a very closely contested vote in a season full of memorable strikes, but Carl McHugh’s wonder goal against Hearts in the William Hill Scottish Cup to send the team through to the semi finals won the public vote for the best strike of the 2017/18 campaign.

Management Team Player of the Year (sponsored by Balmer Care Homes)

It may have sarcastically been dubbed the “Teachers’s Pet” award on the night by our host Gordon Duncan, but the management team’s pick for their player of the year was undoubtedly worthy of recognition.

Richard Tait has been a tireless performer in a number of positions in his second season for the Steelmen, so much so he’s even been talked about for a place in the Scotland squad.

It’s all square going into the final of our series of challenges between the players and coaches.

The two sides have played Speak Out, Pie Face, Name That Tune and even had a penalty shootout against Steelman. But the final will require a whole other set of skills.

For the last instalment, we’ve got the manager involved for a game of FIFA 18. Helping him out is his son Charlie, coming up against Gaël Bigirimana and Cédric Kipré. Who will win? Watch to find out.