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Dan Casey says the international break came at a good time for the team, having not won a game in nine matches. 

The Irish defender says the team will go with a game plan to Glasgow and will try to execute it as best they can.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell says the coaching staff take great encouragement from the two games they have played Celtic so far at Motherwell. 

A 1-1 draw at Celtic Park followed by conceding a last minute goal to lose 2-1 at Fir Park, means the manager wants his players to feel that encouragement that they can get something from the game.

Kettlewell also addressed recent speculation surrounding Kevin van Veen and his desire to return to Scotland from Holland.

Our calendar signing event returns this year once again. 

The first-team squad will be in the Centenary Suite at Fir Park on Tuesday 28 November to meet fans and sign autographs.

Doors open at 5.30pm, please be in the queue by 6pm at the latest

Just turn up on the night at the front door of the Centenary Suite to see the squad.

Calendars can be purchased from the club shop now, either in store or online at motherwelldirect.co.uk.

Half season tickets are on sale. 

There are seven guaranteed home matches before the split in April, when there will be a guaranteed double header at Fir Park.

You are able to purchase your half season ticket here.

Half season tickets will be valid from our match against Livingston on Saturday 30 December onwards.

Concession tickets are for anyone aged 59 and over. For those buying new in 2022/23, it’s 65 and over.

In addition, concession prices also apply to full time students with a valid matriculation card.

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If you need assistance with using our online ticketing website, a guide can be found here.

Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Fresh from the November international break, Motherwell continue their cinch Premiership campaign away to Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday 25 November. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets are available to purchase online shortly.

Under 13s attending the match must be accompanied by an Adult.

No visitor tickets will be available on the day at Celtic Park and tickets should be purchased in advance. Please also note that Celtic Park is now a cashless stadium.

f 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.

Injury update

Pape Souare will remain sidelined for this match.

Lennon Miller and Paul McGinn will also be missing.

Motherwell Fortunes

Prior to the November internationals, Motherwell suffered a narrow 2-1 lose at home to Hearts.

The result meant the Steelmen hadn’t won a game in nine matches.

It was a keenly contested match the last time the two sides met. With game still deadlocked after 87 minutes, Celtic found the back of the net before Blair Spittal levelled with seemingly the last kick of the ball. Matt O’Riley would go up the other end to find the winner.

Opposition Report

Celtic are eight points clear at the top of the table, with Brendan Rodgers hitting the ground running in his second spell in charge.

Yet to taste defeat in the cinch Premiership this campaign, they have conceded only seven goals.

A familiar face to Motherwell, academy graduate David Turnbull is back to his near best this season. He has six goals to his name in all competitions having only started seven matches in total.

Summer signing Luis Palma has also adjusted to life in Scotland quickly, the winger has five goals and five assists in just 12 appearances.

We had three players away on international duty this month. 

Bevis Mugabi

With Uganda kicking off their journey to the 2026 World Cup, the Cranes took on Guinea in their first qualifying match in Morocco.

Mugabi played the full 90 minutes however, Uganda conceded in the latter stages of the match and lost 2-1.

In their second outing against Somalia, Uganda picked up their first points in their group with a 1-0 win. Mugabi played the full 90 minutes at the heart of the backline.

Brodie Spencer

As Northern Ireland drew their EURO 2024 qualifying to a close, they travelled to Finland in their first match, with Spencer named amongst the substitutes.

The full-back played 13 minutes off the bench in the second half, however a classy second-half performance from the hosts seem them come away with a 4-0 victory.

The fixtures didn’t get any easier for the Northern Irish as they faced Denmark in Belfast in their second match. Spencer was named on the bench again and was an unused substitute but this time, Northern Ireland put in an impressive performance and came away with a 2-0 win.

Liam Kelly

Although already qualified, Liam Kelly and Scotland wanted to finish their group on a high.

Scotland drew both their games. A 2-2 draw against Georgia came before a thrilling 3-3 draw at Hampden against Norway which seen Scotland finish second in the standings.

Liam Kelly was an unused substitute for both matches.

We have ten players who are out on loan, who all have been in action of late.

Ricki Lamie

Ricki Lamie has now made eight appearances for the Dee. A strong month of results has seen them climb to fifth in the standings.

He’s started five of the last six matches for Tony Docherty, and was an unused substitute against Livingston.

In those five starts, he’s been at the heart of the defence that has managed to keep four clean sheets.

Nathan McGinley

Nathan McGinley has missed the last five matches at Partick Thistle.

Ewan Wilson

Since our last update, Ewan Wilson has made two starts and one appearance from the bench. It’s been a tricky run of form for Stirling as they haven’t won in the last five games.

Despite this, in the congested league 1 table, Stirling are seventh in the table but will have one eye on a playoff spot that is only seven points away.

Sam Campbell

With ten appearances already to his name at Annan Athletic, Sam Campbell is continuing his development.

He’s made one appearance in the last four, as a second-half substitute against Edinburgh City.

Annan were on a difficult run of results, however have seen improvement recently as they drew their last two games.

Robbie Garcia

Cowdenbeath have three draws and two losses to their name in the last five, with Robbie Garcia not featuring in any for the blue brazil.

Barry Maguire

Barry Maguire is already closing in on 20 appearances for Kidderminster Harriers and has played close to 900 minutes of National League football in his time down south.

Despite currently sitting bottom of the National League standings, Maguire has been a regular feature for the Harriers.

They haven’t won in their last five matches.

Ross Tierney

Ross Tierney has started eight matches since our last update.

He’s scored once and assisted once in that time. Tierney scored in an FA Cup tie that was live on ITV against Sheppey United.

It’s now 16 appearances for Walsall in all competitions for Tierney with The Saddlers sitting in 17th place in League Two.

Adam MacDonald

Adam MacDonald has started three of the last six matches, and has been a substitute in two for Cowdenbeath.

The Blue Brazil are sitting in the middle of the pack in the Lowland League.

Robbie Mahon

Michael McIndoe took the reigns of Edinburgh City last month and has seen an improvement in form.

Mahon has started the last five matches and has put in some of man of the match performances. The winger has notched two assist in that time and bagged himself three goals, including a double against Alloa in their last outing.

City have closed the gap to ninth placed Annan as they look to get themselves off the bottom of the table.

Mark Ferrie

Ferrie has made three substitute appearances since our last update for Stenhousemuir. He picked up a head knock against Spartans and was left out of their last two games for precautionary reasons.

Stenny are flying high at the top of the tree in League Two, as they bid for a promotion push this season.

Despite the recent news that Lennon Miller had sustained his first major injury in professional football, the 17-year-old signed a one-year extension at Motherwell, keeping him in ML1 until 2026. 

With a face-to-face conversation with manager Stuart Kettlewell’s office, we see Lennon Miller open up about dealing with the injury setback and he tells us his reasons why, despite a heap of interest elsewhere, he wanted to stay at Motherwell.

He may only be 17, but his football IQ and mental maturity are way beyond his years as he reflects on what has been his breakthrough season in first-team football and looks ahead to his mini milestones he wishes to achieve as he begin his road to recovery from a broken patella.

Lennon Miller has put to pen to paper on a one-year contract extension. 

The 17-year-old has committed his future at the club until the summer of 2026.

Despite suffering a broken patella in November, the midfielder has made 14 appearances in all competitions in his breakthrough season.

Miller has already made 19 appearances for the club, scoring two goals in the process.

“This contract extension tees Lennon up for that next chapter of his career,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“He’s already ticked off a few important milestones in his young career but for him to know his future is here, gives him good security going forward.

“It’s very easy for players to get 13 starts at young ages in the modern game and to think the next chapter could be something different.

“It’s important he’s in a place to develop and I believe he’s an example to young modern players to not get too eager for the next opportunity. It comes naturally when you do good things.

“It’s a proper feel good factor for the football club as a whole and I look forward to seeing Lennon back on the pitch.”

Lennon suffered a broken patella against Aberdeen at the start of the month, which has ruled him out for a minimum of three months.

“My injury was a disappointment but to get my contract extended has given me a lift,” Lennon Miller added.

“I always wanted to stay at Motherwell and negotiations have been straightforward from my side of things.

“This club has given so many opportunities and to be rewarded with this, is something I’m grateful for.

“Now my focus is on achieving a full recovery and earning my spot back in the team.”

We have three players on international duty this month. 

Liam Kelly

With EURO 2024 qualification and a first cap for his country already secured, Liam Kelly and Scotland have ambitions to top their group ahead of the finals next summer.

Scotland travelled out to their camp in Turkey earlier this week and will then head to Georgia for their match on Thursday 16 November. Kick off is 5pm.

They will then round off their successful qualifying campaign against Norway at Hampden on Sunday 19 November. Kick off is 7.45pm.

Liam Kelly will be competing with Zander Clark and Robby McCrorie for the jersey, with Angus Gunn and Craig Gordon absent from the squad.

• Georgia v Scotland 
• 5pm KO
• Thursday 16 November
• Boris Paichadze, Tbilsi

• Scotland v Norway 
• 7.45pm KO
• Sunday 19 November
• Hampden Park, Glasgow

Brodie Spencer

Northern Ireland also round off their EURO 2024 qualification group this month. Although they can’t qualify, the young group will be looking to finish strongly ahead of their next set of fixtures in 2024.

First up, is a trip to Helsinki to face Finland on Friday 17 November. Kick off is 5pm.

They then finish their campaign at home to Denmark on Monday 20 November. Kick off is 7.45pm at Windsor Park.

• Finland v Northern Ireland
• 5pm KO
• 17th November 
• Helsinki Olympic Stadium

• Northern Ireland v Denmark
• 7.45pm KO
• 20th November
• Windsor Park

Bevis Mugabi

With a new manager in the dugout in the form of Paul Joseph, Uganda begin their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, as the Cranes aim to be in the tournament over in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

There are six teams in Group G. Uganda, Algeria, Guinea, Mozambique, Botswana, Somalia, with the the group winner qualifying directly for the main tournament and the second-placed team entering a playoff.

Both of Uganda’s matches are taking place in Morocco, although both fixtures are technically classed as away matches for the Cranes.

First up, is Guinea on Friday 17 November. Kick off is 1pm.

They then take on Somalia on Tuesday 21 November with a 1pm kick off.

• Guinea vs Uganda
• 1pm ko
• 17th November 
• Stade Municipal de Berkane, Morocco

• Somalia v Uganda
• 1pm ko
• 21st November
• Stade Municipal de Berkane, Morocco

Lennon Miller- Withdrew

Due to his knee injury, Lennon Miller will no longer be taking part in Scotland Under 19s matches this month.