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    Max Johnston // Representing his country

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    Three in loan action

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    Player of the month November

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    Time to reset // St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

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    Max Johnston called into Scotland Under 21 squad

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    Keeping an eye on our boys on loan

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    Hammell on draw with St Johnstone

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    St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

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    Steven Hammell looks ahead to St Johnstone trip

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    Kilmarnock fixture change

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    Max Johnston // Representing his country

    In what had already been a successful season for Max Johnston, the full-back received the call every player wants.

    One from his country saying he has been called up for international duty.

    Although this was his first time in the Scotland Under 21 squad, the 19-year-old was more than up to the task and got straight to work in camp.

    With a friendly match against Iceland at Fir Park ahead, Johnston found out he was not only in the match day squad but starting.

    Despite a mixture of nerves and excitement, the Cove Rangers loanee netted the opener for Scotland in the first half in front of his parents and friends in the crowd.

    Although it was defeat for Scotland on the night, it was a victory for Max Johnston who made the next step in his already promising career.

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    Three in loan action

    Three in loan action

    Three of the seven loanees saw action this weekend.

    Max Johnston

    Off the back of his Scotland Under-21s debut on Thursday, Max played the full 90 in Cove’s 2-1 defeat at home to high-flying Morton.

    Cove looked to be on course for a point after Leighton McIntosh equalised late on but former Motherwell man Robbie Crawford secured all three points for Ton who sit a point off the top of the Championship.

    Scott Fox

    Fox was an unused sub as Queen of the South thrashed Montrose 4-0 at home.

    Robbie Mahon

    Table-topping Dunfermline continued their fine form with a 0-2 win away to Peterhead

    Robbie Mahon was an unused sub as he watched his teammates go seven points clear at the top.

    Ewan Wilson

    A clean sheet and three points for the young full-back.

    Wilson completed 90 minutes as Albion Rovers saw off Stranraer with a 1-0 win.  The win creates a bit of breathing space for Rovers,  who sit four points off bottom.

    Corey O’Donnell

    O’Donnell was not involved in the squad at the weekend as Bonnyrigg Rose picked up a point against Stenhousemuir.

    Logan Dunachie

    The towering centre back got 90 minutes under his belt and a clean sheet as East Kilbride beat Abbey Vale FC in the third round of the South Challenge Cup.

    Kilby go into the hat and take on Ross Vale in the fourth round.

    Daniel Hunter

    Hunter was left with no action this weekend as Cumbernauld Colts’ game against Berwick Rangers was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

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    Player of the month November

    Player of the month November

    It’s time to vote for your Paycare player of the month for November. 

    Up for nomination is, Blair Spittal, Sean Goss, Ricki Lamie and Matt Penney.

    Games played this month
    • Hearts 3-2 Motherwell
    • Motherwell 1-2 Celtic
    • St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell
    Blair Spittal

    Racking up his second and third Motherwell goals this month, Blair Spittal finished strong.

    The midfielder netted cooly to level the game at Tynecastle from Stuart McKinstry’s through ball. He also scored our only goal of the game in Perth to level the match from a free kick just outside the box.

    Sean Goss

    Reaching 50 games at Motherwell in Perth, Sean Goss has been a consistent performer in the middle of the pitch.

    He was involved in the build up to both goals at Tynecastle, playing the outside of foot pass to Penney prior to Moult being fouled. The midfielder also took the quick free kick that led to Ross Tierney’s goal against Celtic.

    Goss was fouled on the edge of the box for the free kick that Blair Spittal went onto score. He has played every minute of every match since he came off against Celtic at Parkhead back on 1 October.

    Ricki Lamie

    Yet another nomination for vice captain Ricki Lamie for player of the month.

    The commanding centre half has played every minute in what has been a hectic run of games. Commanding in the air and a threat going forward, Lamie has made vital defensive blocks and tackles that could have led to clear cut chances for the opposition.

    Matt Penney

    Nominated every month for player of the month since he arrived from Ipswich on loan in the summer and narrowly missing oout on the last award, Matt Penney has continued his fine run of form.

    He setup Louis Moult at Tynecastle, where the striker was brought down in the area by goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

    The full-back has played every minute since his debut against Inverness in August and continues to impress the ‘Well support.

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    Time to reset // St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

    As Motherwell rounded off their league campaign prior to the 2022 Fifa World Cup, they played their third match in six days against St Johnstone in Perth. 

    With an ever growing injury list for Steven Hammell to deal with, the five week break couldn’t have came at a better time.

    In a match of very few chances, it was St Johnstone who got their noses in front through Drey Wright after 26 minutes.

    Despite the hectic fixture schedule of the last six weeks, Motherwell dug deep and got level just before half time through Blair Spittal’s free kick.

    In the second half, there were very few chances and the game ended in a draw, something that the Steelmen haven’t done enough of thus far this season.

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    Max Johnston called into Scotland Under 21 squad

    Max Johnston called into Scotland Under 21 squad

    Defender Max Johnston has been named in Scotland’s under 21 squad for their upcoming friendly match at Fir Park. 

    Scotland take on Iceland in Lanarkshire on Thursday 17 November at the home of the Steelmen and with player withdrawals, Johnston will take his place in his first under 21 squad.

    The 18-year-old has been impressing on loan at Cove Rangers this season and will join up with his Scotland teammates this week in Edinburgh.

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    Keeping an eye on our boys on loan

    Keeping an eye on our boys on loan

    Our loan boys continued to get minutes in the legs this week as they will continue to play throughout the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

    Max Johnston

    Max Johnston continued his run of games playing the full match for Cove Rangers when they travelled to Arbroath.

    Going behind in the first half, Cove fought until the end and equalised in stoppage time to earn a point.

    Scott Fox

    Scott Fox was an unused sub in Queen of the South’s 5-1 defeat to Alloa Athletic.

    Robbie Mahon

    Robbie Mahon got his first start for Dunfermline on Saturday at East End Park, where Clyde were the visitors.

    Clyde, under the new management of Jim Duffy, came out of the traps flying and went 2-0 ahead. Mahon was a half time substitute as Dunfermline looked to get back into the game.

    The match ended 2-2 after a second half comeback from the Pars.

    Ewan Wilson

    Fresh from his suspension, Ewan Wilson returned to the starting eleven for Albion Rovers as they travelled to promotion chasers East Fife.

    The full back played the full 90 minutes, with Albion pulling off a terrific 3-2 to victory on the road.

    Daniel Hunter

    Daniel Hunter was an unused substitute for Cumbernauld Colts when they beat Caledonian Braves 4-1 on Saturday at Broadwood.

    Logan Dunachie

    With two games in the space of three days, East Kilbride scored 11 goals this week, conceding none in the process.

    With a 6-0 victory against Gretna and a 5-0 win against Berwick Rangers, Logan Dunachie played the full 90 in both fixtures as he rounded off an impressive week for Kilby.

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    Hammell on draw with St Johnstone

    “We’ve not drew enough games like that this season.

    “The break is a chance to improve and to give the fans a team that they can be proud of.”

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    St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

    St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

    Motherwell went into the World Cup break with a 1-1 draw at McDiarmid Park against St Johnstone.

    A Drey Wright opener was cancelled out by Blair Spittal’s free kick right on the stroke of half time.

    After a tight opening exchange, St Johnstone pounced after a Motherwell attack broke down.

    Adam Montgomery coolly collected Graham Carey’s cross-field pass before feeding through David Wotherspoon. Crafting out the angle to get his shot away, Liam Kelly fended the effort directly into the path of Wright to send the Saints ahead.

    Motherwell stayed in the game and got themselves back on level terms on the stroke of half time.

    Sean Goss was fouled on the edge of the box and although the midfielder stood over the subsequent free kick, it was Blair Spittal who took and his effort found the back of the net.

    In the second half, Stuart McKinstry seen his effort fly high over the bar in what was the ‘Well’s best chance.

    With the game finishing 1-1, Motherwell remain ninth in the table and six points off third place.

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    Steven Hammell looks ahead to St Johnstone trip

    Manager Steven Hammell will access what players are available for the trip to St Johnstone over the next 24 hours. 

    The winter break has come at a good time for Motherwell, with the squad plagued by injuries but the Motherwell boss insists his team will give it everything they’ve got to come back from Perth with all three points.

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    Kilmarnock fixture change

    Kilmarnock fixture change

    Our fixture against Kilmarnock will now take place on Friday 23 December at Fir Park. 

    Kick off is 7:45pm.

    The match was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday 24 December.

    Both Motherwell and Kilmarnock made the request to the fixture change months ago.

    SPFL, Sky Sports and Police Scotland all agreed for the change to go ahead this week.