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    Matchwornshirt auction for Poppy Scotland

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    Aston Oxborough named October player of the month

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    Club Memorial Garden Opens

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    Tom Sparrow previews St Johnstone

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    Zimbabwe Call Up for Tawanda Maswanhise

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    Stuart Kettlewell ahead of St Johnstone

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    Aberdeen fixture update

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    October player of the month vote

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    St Johnstone: League business

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    Kofi Balmer retains spot in Northern Ireland squad

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    Matchwornshirt auction for Poppy Scotland

    Matchwornshirt auction for Poppy Scotland

    There will be an auction for a match worn shirt from Saturday’s match against St Johnstone. 

    The proceeds from Saturday’s MatchWornShirt auction will go towards Poppy Scotland.

    We’re proud to once again join clubs across the country in remembrance and support of our armed forces community. 

    The auction will commence at 3pm on Saturday 9 November and will be available online.

    Closing date for the auction is Sunday 24 November at 3pm.

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    Aston Oxborough named October player of the month

    Aston Oxborough named October player of the month

    Aston Oxborough has won the G4 claims October player of the month. 

    The Motherwell number one collects back-t0-back awards.

    Earning a new contract last month, Oxborough has continued his fine run of form. Pulling off a string of magnificent saves in each match, he still heads the charts in the SPFL Premiership for saves made, making 40 in ten games.

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    Club Memorial Garden Opens

    Club Memorial Garden Opens

    Motherwell FC and The Well Society officially opened the club’s Memorial Garden, after months of hard work by volunteers and the assistance of local businesses.

    Nestling in the shadow of Fir Park, the garden will provide a quiet space for reflection and an area for Well fans to remember loved ones. Fans also have the option to inter ashes and hold short services to mark a loved one’s passing.

    Work began in 2023 to transform the previously named “Reading Garden”, after The Well Society were contacted by a relative of a Well fan whose ashes were scattered there. She asked that some attention be given to the garden, which had become overgrown.

    Thanks to a grant from North Lanarkshire Council’s RecoverNL fund, and support from local building and gardening suppliers, the garden has bloomed from an untidy scrap of land to a well-defined and restful Memorial Garden of which Motherwell fans can be rightly proud.

    “Football provides so many memorable moments, often in the company of family and friends,” Well Society development manager Sally Hall said.

    “When they’ve passed it’s nice to remember the good times, and we’re are proud to be able to restore this space so fans can do just that.

    “We are indebted not only to NLC, local businesses and the ground staff here at the club, but to a large number of Well Society members who gave up their time to help. Special mention must go to Jim Wright and John Lowry for their time, advice and building expertise and to Tom, John and Billy from Carluke Men’s Shed, who were also integral to the project.”

    “We know how much the club means to our fans,” chief executive Brian Caldwell said.

    “This combined effort ensures we can provide our community with a space where they can feel connected to the club and to their loved ones. It has been great to see so many people work together to deliver the project and the creation of what is now a fitting Memorial Garden for our local community.”

    “It is wonderful to see the memorial garden at Fir Park revitalised using the RecoverNL grant and for it to become a peaceful community space where people can spend time for remembrance and reflection,” Provost Kenneth Duffy added.

    “The club is truly a part of the local community and this is a meaningful way of connecting people to their loved ones, the club and their community.”

    Provost Duffy cut the ribbon to officially open the Memorial Garden. The club are planning a re-dedication event for families next spring when the garden will be in full bloom. Anyone whose loved one’s ashes are scattered at Fir Park should get in touch: well.society@motherwellfc.co.uk. Details on funerals and remembrance services can be found here.

    As well as NLC and The Well Society, support was received from Thornbridge Timber, Origin Amenity Solutions, JW Grant, Paterson’s Memorials, Avia Signs and Rosebank Garden Centre.

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    Tom Sparrow previews St Johnstone

    Tom Sparrow previews St Johnstone

    Midfielder Tom Sparrow has enjoyed getting more minutes on the pitch recently, and is looking forward to getting back to the action this weekend against St Johnstone. 

    The former Stoke City player believes Lennon Miller to be a ground individual, and Sparrow says the group are raring to impress the home crowd on Saturday.

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    Zimbabwe Call Up for Tawanda Maswanhise

    Zimbabwe Call Up for Tawanda Maswanhise

    Tawanda Maswanhise has earned his place in the Zimbabwe squad. 

    The Warriors will round off their Africa Cup of Nation qualifying campaign. With two good results last month, their qualification fate is in their own hands.

    They are on eight points and currently in second place in Group J. They will take on third placed Kenya first on Friday 15 November, before playing already qualified Cameroon on Tuesday 19 November.

    Zimbabwe go into this round of games knowing a point against Kenya would be enough to qualify.

     

    • Zimbabwe v Kenya 
    • Friday 15 November 
    • 4pm Kick Off 
    • Orlando Stadium, South Africa 

     

    • Cameroon v Zimbabwe 
    • Tuesday 19 November 
    • 1pm Kick Off 
    • Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Cameroon
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    Stuart Kettlewell ahead of St Johnstone

    Stuart Kettlewell ahead of St Johnstone

    Manager Stuart Kettlewell is looking for his side to avoid any signs of a Hampden hangover going into this weekend’s match against St Johnstone in the William Hill Premiership.

    The Motherwell boss discusses Lennon Miller, and him becoming the club’s youngest ever captain last weekend against Rangers. Kettlewell provides a fitness update on Stephen O’Donnell and also discusses Andy Halliday’s reaction to scoring against his former side last weekend.

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    Aberdeen fixture update

    Aberdeen fixture update

    Our William Hill Premiership match against Aberdeen will now kick off at 2.30 pm on Sunday 5 January. 

    The match will be shown live on Premier Sports at Fir Park.

     

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    October player of the month vote

    October player of the month vote

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

    Lennon Miller, Aston Oxborough, Ewan Wilson and Kofi Balmer are all up for nomination.

    To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.

    Games in October
    • Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
    • Motherwell 0-1 Dundee
    • Motherwell 0-3 Celtic
    • Motherwell 2-1 Dundee United
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    St Johnstone: League business

    St Johnstone: League business

    Motherwell return to William Hill Premiership action on Saturday 9 November against St Johnstone at Fir Park. 

    Kick off is 3pm.

    How to follow the game
    Hunter Stand O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand
    Adults £24 £26
    Concessions £19 £19
    Young Adults £12 £12
    Juniors £6 £6
    • Young Adults tickets would be ages 14-17
    • Juveniles would be 13 and under
    • Ticket Office open from 11am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

    Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

    Ticket Office open from 11am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

    If you are outside the UK, you can watch the game via Motherwell TV.

    Should you be in the UK, it will be live commentary only.

    Kit Watch

    We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

    Team News

    Stephen O’Donnell, Paul McGinn, Callum Slattery, Harry Paton, Jack Vale, Ross Callachan and Sam Nicholson remain out for this game.

    Liam Gordon is suspended.

    Motherwell’s Fortunes

    Motherwell fell at the semi-final hurdle of the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday. A 2-1 win for Rangers ended a busy week for the Steelmen.

    In the William Hill Premiership however, Motherwell are sitting fifth. It’s five wins in the last eight league outings for Stuart Kettlewell’s side, as they look to close the gap on those above.

    Opposition Report

    St Johnstone named former Motherwell man Simo Valikari as their new boss last month, and he got off to a flyer. Winning at Dens Park was followed up by a defeat at home to Hearts last weekend.

    Benjamin Kimpioka has impressed everyone since arriving at McDiarmid Park. The Swedish Under 21 international has found the back of the net ten times this season, and is joint top goalscorer in the Premiership.

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    Kofi Balmer retains spot in Northern Ireland squad

    Kofi Balmer retains spot in Northern Ireland squad

    Kofi Balmer has kept his place in the Northern Ireland squad. 

    A late addition last month, Balmer has been named the initial squad this month, with Northern Ireland in Nations League action.

    After a strong camp last month, Northern Ireland are looking to confirm their spot top of League C Group 3 and subsequently earn promotion to League B.

    It’s first against second on Friday 15 November, with Belarus travelling to Windsor Park. Northern Ireland then finish their campaign with a trip to Luxembourg on Monday 18 November.

    A win against Belarus would all but secure top spot in the group for Michael O’Neill’s men. Balmer will be looking to earn his first cap for his country. 

     

    • Northern Ireland v Belarus 
    • Friday 15 November 
    • 7:45pm Kick Off
    • Windsor Park, Northern Ireland 

     

    • Luxembourg v Northern Ireland 
    • Monday 18 November 
    • 7:45pm Kick Off
    • Luxembourg Stadium, Luxembourg