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Motherwell Football Club have secured the services of defender Jake Carroll for the next two seasons.

The Irish left-back will join from Cambridge United in the summer, adding further competition to the backline.

Carroll, 27, will officially move to Fir Park in June when his contract with United expires.

“Jake has great attributes which will bring a lot to the squad,” manager Stephen Robinson said of the signing.

“He’s quick and he’s a strong defender. But he will come here and have to earn the right to play, as we’ve got competition in his position.

“We’re making a lot of early progress in getting players signed, with Jake joining Declan Gallagher and Liam Polworth in committing early.

“We’re continuing to push to get our business done early, both with players we’ve offered contracts to and with others we have identified.”

Carroll started his professional career with St Patrick’s Athletic in 2011, spending two seasons with the League of Ireland and picking up experience in UEFA Europa League qualifying games against Karpaty Lviv and Hannover 96.

A six-figure move to Huddersfield Town followed, where he also spent time out on loan at Bury and briefly in the Scottish Premiership with Partick Thistle, making 13 appearances.

He then moved on to League Two side Hartlepool United, where he played alongside Trevor Carson and made 73 appearances across two seasons, before switching to Cambridge United in January 2017, where he has played 94 times.

“I’m looking forward to getting started in the summer with the club,” Carroll said.

“I know there’s a lot of competition for places, but I’m coming to be part of the squad and looking to establish myself.”

A late strike from David Turnbull, adding to his earlier goal and others from Gboly Ariyibi and James Scott, gave Motherwell a 4-3 victory against Dundee.

Goal scorers David Turnbull, James Scott and Gboly Ariyibi speak as Motherwell claim a late, late win over Dundee.

“I thought in the end we got what we deserved in a superb game.”

Stephen Robinson hails his side, and the impact of youngsters, in the 4-3 win over Dundee.

Motherwell grabbed a deserved last-minute winner to claim all three points in a 4-3 win over Dundee.

David Turnbull’s second of the match at the death ensured a home victory for Stephen Robinson’s men, and left the visitors in peril at the foot of the table.

A topsy-turvy game saw Dundee take the game to their hosts, with the advantage swinging back and forth throughout.

Martin Woods grabbed the first for the Dark Blues, slotting home a penalty after Gboly Ariyibi was ruled to have fouled in the area with 11 minutes gone.

Just seconds later, Motherwell were back level. Turnbull’s deflected strike from the edge of the area levelling the scores.

There were 22 minutes on the clock when Dundee went back in the lead. Ethan Robson’s curling shot from Scott Wright’s pass beating Mark Gillespie.

Again, Motherwell immediately got back on level pegging. The ball sat up perfectly for James Scott, who netted his first goal for the club in his first senior start at Fir Park.

After a breath pause for breath, the ‘Well took the lead five minutes into the second half. Ariyibi did brilliantly to adjust his body to fire past Seny Dieng and also get his first goal at Fir Park.

But, such was the game, Dundee were level within two minutes. Nathan Ralph got the run on the defence from a corner, powering his header into the net.

Alex Gorrin then saw red for a second bookable offence, allowing the game to briefly settle before both teams started to trade blows.

Then, in stoppage time, Turnbull composed himself brilliantly to volley home from close range after the ball came back off the crossbar.

Stephen Robinson says Motherwell will have to step up to match the intensity Saturday’s opponents Dundee will bring.

The Dark Blues are fighting to stay in the Ladbrokes Premiership and the manager says his team will have to earn the right to play against a difficult opponent.

Motherwell host Dundee in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday.

Here’s the game previewed.

What’s at stake

Motherwell are in the hunt for seventh spot in the league, fighting it out in a mini league with St Johnstone and Livingston.

St Johnstone have the upper hand with a three-point advantage over the ‘Well, with Livi two points further behind the Steelmen.

For Dundee, it’s all about getting the win. Defeat could potentially leave them nine points from safety with nine points left to play for.

The form guide

Motherwell have one win from their last five, but maintain a formidable home record in 2019 which has seen the team win five and lose one in the league.

Dundee have lost their last eight matches in the league. Their last win came at Livingston in February.

Team news

Trevor Carson, Craig Tanner, Ross McCormack and Christian Mbulu remain sidelined.

Get your tickets in advance

Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. You can also pay at the gate.

Our ticket office at Fir Park will be open on Saturday from 10am until kick off at 3pm.

A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.

The cheaper price on all tickets is for our John Hunter Stand for home supporters.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Away fans will be housed in the South Stand and can pay at the gate.

Sitting in the John Hunter stand?

We’re trialling extra entrances to get into our busy John Hunter stand.

If the queue looks too big at the five turnstiles in operation, we’re also got turnstiles seven and eight in the Cooper Stand. You’ll then be able to enter the East Stand through our walkway as directed by steward.

Watch it live

If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from Fir Park.

To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service. Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.

Dundee are the visitors to Fir Park on Saturday, as the Ladbrokes Premiership season races to its close.

Here’s the game previewed in numbers.

Six

Dundee sit six points from their nearest rivals, occupying bottom spot in the Ladbrokes Premiership going into Saturday’s game.

Jim McIntyre’s men have lost their last eight matches in the league, scoring three and conceding 18.

Eight

Motherwell are now eight games unbeaten against the Dark Blues, a run which stretches back to October 2017.

The Steelmen have won seven of those matches, drawing one.

44

Motherwell have amassed 44 points so far in the 2018/19 campaign, just five short of the tally we finished the season with last year.

Motherwell host their first post-split home game on Saturday, as Dundee visit Fir Park.

Here’s an early look ahead to the match.

What’s at stake

Motherwell are in a three-way fight for seventh place with St Johnstone and Livingston. The Saints sit three points ahead as things stand, with Livingston two points behind the Steelmen.

Dundee are desperate need of points to pull themselves out of relegation danger. The Dark Blues are currently six adrift at the bottom behind St Mirren, and a further two points from total safety behind Hamilton Academical.

Tale of the tape

Motherwell have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five. A win over St Johnstone came with a draw at Hamilton, but defeats to Hibernian, Rangers and Aberdeen.

Dundee have lost all of their last five games, going down to Celtic, St Mirren, Dundee and St Johnstone twice.

Head to head

Motherwell have won six games in a row against Dundee, and are unbeaten against Jim McIntyre’s side in eight.

The last game at Dens Park saw a David Turnbull penalty split the sides. His long-range strike also was the difference in a 1-0 victory last time out at Fir Park.

Get your tickets in advance

Tickets are available online now to buy. Alternatively, you can visit the ticket office at Fir Park or call 01698 333333.

Tickets should be purchased in advance. Our ticket office at Fir Park will be open Monday to Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm. It is open on match day from 10am until kick off.

Prices are as follows:

A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Motherwell face Dundee on Saturday, 27 April with the race for seventh very much alive.

Tickets are available online now to collect from the Fir Park ticket office. You can also print yours at home and take the ticket straight to the gate.

Alternatively, you can pay at the gate at the ground on the day.

Prices are as follows:

A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.

The cheaper price on all tickets is for our John Hunter Stand for home supporters.

Away supporters will be housed in our South Stand.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.