| 3 | Rangers | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 23 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 18 |
| 7 | Dundee | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 15 |
With the Premier Sports Cup starting on Saturday against Edinburgh City, Stuart Kettlewell reflects on where his squad is at. Pleased with summer business so far, the manager says that more incomings should be expected.
Theo Bair’s participation in Copa America is also discussed, as well as Lennon Miller’s progression.
Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts after Motherwell’s 4-2 win over Linlithgow Rose.
Goals from Lennon Miller, Moses Ebiye and Harry Paton meant the Steelmen rounded off pre-season undefeated.
Motherwell rounded off pre-season with an 4-2 win away to Linlithgow Rose.
Lennon Miller, Moses Ebiye and Harry Paton scored the goals that gave Motherwell the win in Gary Thom’s testimonial match.
The Steelmen controlled the opening stages and were first to offer a threat on goal. Davor Zdravkovski collected the ball from McDermott down the right but his cross was inches away from Tom Sparrow.
Minutes later Shane Blaney advanced forward as the Rose defence sat in. The shot was a decent option but it flashed inches wide of the target.
Rose had their first threat on the Motherwell goal after 15 minutes as Dylan Paterson twisted and turned on the edge of the box but his effort on goal was high and wide.
Motherwell were handed a chance to open the scoring after 20 minutes as Filip Stuparevic burst through and was fouled in the box. Teenage midfielder stepped up and made no mistake from the spot.
It was very nearly a second moments later as Seddon’s deep cross into the box found the head of Kofi Balmer who rose highest but saw his header brilliantly saved by Cammy Binnie.
Chances were coming thick and fast as Filip Stuparevic, with his back to goal, turned his man and aimed to curl his shot into the far corner but again Binnie was on hand and palmed his effort off the post.
Ten minutes before the break it should have been two after great play from Miller in the middle of the park released Ferrie but his shot went narrowly past with Sparrow inches away from converting at the back post.
The second half started in the same vein as Motherwell continued to dominate and create chances.
Stuparevic was again involved, seeing his shot parried away by Binnie and then threading in O’Donnell whose cross was converted by Ferrie but the linesman’s flag went up.
Rose drew level against the run of play with fifteen left to play as Kofi Balmer fouled his man. Substitute Alan Sneddon converted from the spot but a minute later, the Steelmen were back ahead.
Good play down the left from Paton created some space and his low cross found Ebiye who applied a fine first-time finish – the Nigerian has now scored in all four pre-season games.
Rose then drew level again with five minutes left – McGiff pouncing on a loose ball in the area – but incredibly they were again behind a minute later.
A ball through the defence from Halliday found Ebiye and he cooly faked his way inside the box and curled an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
The win was cemented a minute from time when academy graduate Dylan Wells burst into the left side of the box and laid it on a plate for Harry Paton to slot home.
Focus now turns to Saturday, as we return to competitive action, taking on Edinburgh City in the Premier Sports Cup.
Motherwell continued their preparations for the 2024/25 season with a 2-1 over Livingston at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Steelmen returned from their pre-season camp in The Netherlands six days ago and this match against the Lions was their second friendly match in Scotland.
Stuart Kettlewell named a strong starting 11, boasting the likes of Stephen O’Donnell, who had the captain’s armband. Lennon Miller and Andy Halliday started in the middle of the pitch with new face Liam Gordon deployed at the heart of the defence.
The match started brightly for the hosts, with academy graduate Ewan Wilson released down the left-hand side before firing a low ball into the box that found Dylan Wells, whose shot was well saved by keeper Shamal George.
After that bright start, the game started to settle down, with Motherwell having most of the possession. Keeper Aston Oxborough was called into action on 20 minutes, saving a free-kick comfortably.
On 28 minutes, we seen the breakthrough. A free-kick won on the left-hand side by Miller was taken by Halliday who found an unmarked Shane Blaney at the back post who converted with the composure of a striker.
It was almost 2-0 just minutes later when Halliday slipped the ball through for Moses Ebiye. The Nigerian couldn’t quite get the ball under control and eventually the danger was cleared by the Livingston defence.
Ebiye was involved in the next opportunity on 36 minutes. The striker swivelled on the byline, firing the ball into Wells who seen his effort saved once again.
60 seconds later, Miller found himself up the top end of the pitch. The 17-year-old took his man on before being brought down in the penalty area. The referee pointed straight to the spot. However, in a turn of events, the linesman seen the incident differently and the decision was changed to a free-kick.
It would matter nothing as Halliday’s free-kick was saved by George but the rebound fell to Ebiye who fired home to double the Steelmen’s lead.
At the break, there was only one change for Motherwell with new signing Krisztian Hegyi coming on for Oxborough.
Livingston started the brighter in the second period and got their goal just before the hour mark. Robbie Muirhead’s free-kick caused the Motherwell backline problems with defender Daniel Finlayson getting on the end of the cross before Tete Yengi tapped home from close range.
That goal sparked a number of substitutes from both sides which saw the game simmer down. A number of Motherwell academy graduates got minutes including Luca Ross, Brannan McDermott and Mark Ferrie. New signings Steve Seddon, Tom Sparrow, Kofi Balmer and Filip Stuparevic were also involved in the second-half.
Another 90 minutes in the bag for Stuart Kettlewell’s side who travel to Linlithgow Rose on Tuesday night to round off their pre-season programme before the Premier Sports Cup starts next Saturday against Edinburgh City.
Stuart Kettlewell gives his reaction after Motherwell’s 2-1 win over Livingston in pre-season.
His team returned to action on Scottish soil with Shane Blaney and Moses Ebiye scoring against the West Lothian side.
We can now confirm the ticket details for all of our Premier Sports Cup tickets.
For our matches at Fir Park, we can confirm that a Season Ticket discount has been made available for Motherwell, Edinburgh City and Partick Thistle fans.
If you have a Season Ticket, an adult ticket will cost £10, with all concessions costing £5.
If you don’t have a Season Ticket, adults will be £12 and concessions will be £6.
Motherwell season ticket holders will have until the 11th July at 5pm to secure their own seat for the Edinburgh City match, with the ticket being added to their season card and until 25th July at 5pm for the Partick Thistle match.
Tickets for Motherwell fans are now available to buy online.
You are able to renew or purchase your season ticket for the upcoming campaign here.
We can also confirm pricing has been agreed with Montrose for our match on Tuesday 16 July.
Adult tickets will cost £12, with all concessions costing £6. There will be no discount for season ticket holders.
You can buy online now.
Please note that Montrose do not have separate ticket prices for the stand and that seating is allocated on a first come basis.
Disabled fans are asked to e-mail the club at office@montrosefc.co.uk with their details and they will be accommodated in the stand (Home Section). Carers receive free entry by reporting to the main reception. Disabled parking can also be reserved by dropping us an e-mail.
Any further queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Clyde have now confirmed ticket details for our trip on Saturday 20 July.
Adult tickets will cost £12, with all concessions costing £6. There will be no discount for season ticket holders.
They can be bought online here.
Motherwell will make the journey through to Prestonfield Stadium on Tuesday 9 July to face Linlithgow Rose.
Kick off is 7:45pm.
This is a testimonial match for Rose player Gary Thom.
Admission costs will be £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. Tickets can be bought online.
The Motherwell team will be made up of first-team and academy players.
Left-back Steve Seddon is the latest player to sign for Motherwell ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The 26-year-old has joined the club on a one-year deal, with an option of a further year.
“This was an area of the pitch we knew we needed to strengthen,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.
“We have been trying to recruit someone who is not only the right type of player, but the right type of person too.
“Steve has played a lot of football down in England, and with that comes vast experience. He likes to get forward which is something that is important in our system.
“I hope he hits the ground running. I’ve spoken with him since his arrival at Fir Park and you can tell he’s raring to get going.”
Seddon was an academy player for Reading, before he moved to Birmingham City in 2014, where he signed his first professional contract in April 2016.
During the 2017/18 season, he began to train with the first-team and was named on the bench for the first time in January for a trip to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup.
By the end of the season, Seddon was tipped for a promising future and signed a new one-year deal.
Having secured his contract, he joined Stevenage on loan until the January 2019. He made 18 appearances during his stay, scoring three goals and assisting four.
That impressive stint seen him join AFC Wimbledon on loan when his previous loan deal expired, moving up to League One. He became a key component of the side and helped maintain their League One status.
Seddon started 18 games in that spell, scoring three and assisting on one occasion.
Upon his return to his parent club Birmingham City in the summer of 2019, Seddon made his first competitive appearance for the club. He started the opening day trip to Brentford in the Championship, assisting the winning goal in the process.
He made four appearances before he picked up a hip injury that kept him out of action until January. Once fit, he joined Portsmouth on loan until the end of the season. He played 18 games for Pompey, scoring once and provided five assists.
The start of the 2020/21 season seen Seddon an unused substitute for Birmingham, so the left-back opted to join AFC Wimbledon for the second time on loan until the end of the season. After making 19 appearances in all competitions, his parent club exercised their option to recall Seddon in the January.
Then Birmingham manager Aitor Karanka said he wanted to access Seddon and see if he was ready for first-team action. A change of manager seen Lee Bowyer at the helm shortly afterwards and the new boss began to play Seddon in his side. He started six matches from April until the end of the season where Birmingham avoided the drop to League One and Seddon earned a new contract at the club.
Despite that new deal, Oxford United brought Seddon to the club for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal. He made 40 appearances for the League One side where, once again, he was involved in the goals, assisting five and scoring three in all competitions.
In his second season at Oxford, game time became more sporadic for Seddon so he joined Cambridge United on loan until the end of the season in January 2023. His start to life with the U’s wasn’t a good one as he was stretchered off in his first game after colliding with his keeper. Despite the setback, he recovered and made 10 appearances.
Last season, he joined Burton Albion on loan for the full campaign. A strong season with the Brewers seen Seddon make 42 appearances across the board, scoring three and assisting three. Playing at left-back for the majority of his time there, on occasion, Seddon would be deployed further forward at left-midfield.
Oxford United released Seddon in May 2024 and he becomes our ninth new face during the summer window.
“This is the first time I’ve came across the border to play,” Steve Seddon added.
“It’s an exciting opportunity and something really different for me. The manager spoke to me at length about the vision for the club and that’s what grabbed me.
“It’s not just about the present, he’s planning for the future and looking to build. Hopefully, I can play my part in that.”
It’s time for you to return to Fir Park this Saturday, as Motherwell face off against Livingston in friendly action.
Kick off is 3pm.
Ticket details for our friendly match against Livingston at Fir Park have now been confirmed.
You can buy your tickets online now.
All home fans will be housed in the John Hunter Stand, with adult tickets costing £5 and all concessions costing £2.
Fans can buy online right up to kick off and between 1pm-3pm on Saturday at the Ticket Office for the John Hunter Stand.
We will be wearing our new “Never Been Seen Before” Home Kit.
Motherwell returned from their pre-season trip to The Netherlands on Monday, having faced off against FC Twente and D.S.V.D.
A 2-2 draw with Twente was followed by a comprehensive 8-0 win over D.S.V.D.
With nine new faces in the door, it has been a busy summer period for the Steelmen.
Motherwell signed-off their pre-season trip to the Netherlands with a convincing 8-0 win over DSVD Deurningen.
Goals from Moses Ebiye, Zach Robinson, Filip Stuparevic and Sam Nicholson mean ‘Well head home undefeated and scoring ten goals.
The Steelmen settled early and took the lead through Moses Ebiye.
Stephen O’Donnell’s deep ball was cushioned across goal by Ewan Wilson and poked home by the Nigerian.
Ebiye added a second ten minutes later when he latched onto Liam Gordon’s header and fired into the net – his third goal of the trip.
With a two goal cushion at the break, Stuart Kettlewell made a host of substitutes and it didn’t take long for them to add to their lead.
Zack Robinson, only on the pitch for five minutes, netted an impressive 11 minute hat-trick to give ‘Well a handsome lead.
His first, on the 50th minute, came as Luca Ross threaded in Tom Sparrow and his cut-back was cooly finished on his left foot.
Lennon Miller was the creator for his second. He turned two men inside-out in the middle of the park, spread a ball wide to Dylan Wells whose cross was headed home.
More fine from Miller found Robinson who combined excellently with Sam Nicholson – his perfect touch split the defence wide open and allowed the Englishman to claim his hat-trick with a great finish into the bottom corner.
Goal six was created by academy graduate Dylan Wells. His driving run forward followed by a one-two with Stuparevic, earned the Steelmen a penalty when the was taken down in the box.
Serbian new boy Stuparevic then stepped and applied the finish from 12 yards.
The win was then rounded off by a fine double from Sam Nicholson. The tricky midfielder showing great skill on both occassions, in similar styles, turning defenders in and out before finding the net.
“It was a different type of game from the other night against FC Twente.
“We managed to get more minutes into the legs, with only one recovery day in between.
“It’s pleasing at both ends of the pitch. A clean sheet and the goals boost the players’ confidence too. Again, we managed to get eight academy graduates game time which is a large part of what this club is all about.
“Overall, it’s been a tremendously productive week. It’s a great facility and the main objective is to come away with as many match fit players as we can. We have one or two niggles but I’m delighted with the work we’ve put into the week.”
