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Arsenal have recalled Mika Biereth from his loan spell at the club. 

His parent club have made the decision to bring the Danish striker back from his loan early and we are left disappointed to lose the player at this stage of the month.

“This is hugely disappointing and a decision that is completely out of our hands,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“Mika has made a huge impact in his time here and has been well loved by the supporters. Despite this news, his loan has been a major success for player.

“He’d had a loan spell abroad where he didn’t enjoy his time. That has been the opposite here and you can see by the amount of goals and assists, he’s developed well.

“The coaching staff have done an excellent job here in working with Mika and clearly, with interest in the player rising, we have gave him a platform and exposure.”

Although Stuart Kettlewell confirmed this news in his press conference on Thursday morning, we have been waiting for the relevant documentation to be completed before officially announcing.

“I just want to say thank you to everyone at the club and the supporters for the last six months,” Mika Biereth said.

“I’ve loved every minute of my time in Scotland and felt like I built a real connection with everyone. I wish the club and players the very best for the rest of the season.”

All the best for the future, Mika.

After the winter break’s conclusion, Motherwell return to action, with a Scottish Cup tie against Alloa Atheltic on Saturday 20 January. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

The match is priced as follows, with tickets available to buy online by clicking here or in the Fir Park ticket office.

• Concessions are over 65, under 21 and students
• Juveniles are 11 and under

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

If you are a season ticket holder, you can purchase your own seat(s) for the match.

To get yours, just log in to your account at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk. Once logged in, your reserved ticket(s) will be in your account menu and will be uploaded to your card. You will not be required to collect a physical ticket if you purchase your season ticket seat(s).

Your seat will be reserved until Wednesday 17^th January at 5pm.

For help, call 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

HOSPITALITY

There will be no hospitality for this match.

The Cooper Bar will open as normal from 12 noon serving food and drink with the Centenary Suite opening from 1pm for drinks only.  Home and away fans welcome in both areas.

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.

Injury Watch

Dan Casey and Shane Blaney will be missing for the match. Callum Slattery will also be unavailable, alongside Oli Shaw.

Lennon Miller is a doubt for this match as he recovers from a knee injury.

Motherwell Fortunes

Motherwell finished strongly prior to the winter shutdown, narrowly missing out on three points at Easter Road against Hibernian.

It was a draw and win for the Steelmen, with Theo Bair netting three goals in two, notching an assist in the process.

Opposition Report

Alloa are currently fifth in the league one standings, only outside the play off spots on goal difference but have a game in hand over Montrose.

Their last defeat came on the road to Edinburgh City back in November. It’s been two wins and three draws in the last five league matches for the Wasps. They overcame Dunbar United 2-1 in the last round to reach the fourth round.

Bobby Wales joined Alloa on loan from Kilmarnock has hit a run of form. The young forward currently has three goals in his last three outings.

Adam Montgomery has joined Motherwell on loan from Celtic until the end of the season. 

The 21-year-old, who has played 67 games already, was on loan at Fleetwood Town for the first half of the season.

Despite starting out as a forward, Montgomery found himself in defence and has thrived since. He signed his first professional contract with Celtic in 2019, and went on to make his first team debut with Celtic in May 2021. Going on to make 20 appearances for his parent club, Montgomery has had loan spells with cinch Premiership sides Aberdeen and St Johnstone.

He played 33 games last season with St Johnstone, scoring one goal and assisting on four occasions in the process.

“With the low numbers we currently have available, it’s important we bring the right players to the club who we think can make an impact,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“Adam is still a very young footballer who is in the early part of his career, however, to have amassed 67 first-team games at his age, shows he already has experience and good knowledge of the game.

“I’m delighted we have been able to bring him to the club and look forward to working with him.”

Montgomery will wear the number 22 kit for the remainder of the season.

“I’m chuffed to be here,” Montgomery said.

“I’m excited to get going and show the fans what I can do. It’s been really good meeting all the boys so far and feel it’s a great environment to be playing football.”

Zander McAllister has been named in the latest Scotland Under 16 squad. 

The young defender has been called up for international duty as the dark blues face Australia in a friendly match later this month.

• Scotland v Australia 
• Wednesday 24 January 
• 4pm Kick off 
• Toryglen

Callum Slattery has suffered a serious knee injury in training that will prevent him for featuring for the rest of the season. 

The centre midfielder picked up the injury during a training session last week.

“First off, I want to wish Callum the very best in his recovery,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“Losing him is a massive blow for the team and the nature he has picked up this injury only makes the situation worse for the player.

“We’ve not had our problems to seek with regards to injuries this season and this is another hurdle we have to deal with.

“Callum will now begin his recovery and the staff here will look after him every step of the way and I have no doubts, with the Callum’s attitude and strong mentality, he will come back stronger and ready to go.”

Speedy recovery, Callum.

Following the launch of our advertisement campaign, Chairman Jim McMahon sits down with the press to discuss a number of points and factors surrounding the full strategy behind the campaign.

McMahon has said that there have been a number of Well Society sign ups off the back of the release and have even received ten points of interest with regards to investing in the club.

Despite the current narrative and speculation around the club, McMahon says the club has no financial concerns and is merely looking towards securing the long-term future of the club and seeing how far the club can truly reach.

Robbie Mahon has made the switch to Dundalk on a permanent basis. 

The Irish winger joined the club in March 2022 and made on appearance in the first team.

Having been out on loan in his time at Motherwell, to Dunfermline and Edinburgh City, the 20-year-old now departs back to Ireland.

“Robbie has had a very successful personal loan spell with Edinburgh City in the first half of the season,” Stuart Kettlewell said.

“He has aspirations to play back home in Ireland and we wanted to ensure that the right move was secured for club and player.

“I wish Robbie the very best with his future career and thank him for his efforts.”

The Irish youth international, a graduate of the Bohemians academy, leaves the club with our best wishes and thanks.

All the best, Robbie.

Theo Bair is your G4 Claims player of the month for December.

In a month made up of six games, Theo Bair first major impact of December came against St Johnstone at Fir Park. Subbed on with only 10 minutes to go and his team a goal behind, Bair picked up the ball before a pinpoint cross found Mika Biereth to smash home and equalise right at the end of the match.

Late substitute appearances came against St Mirren and Rangers before he was named in the starting lineup for our match against Livingston. Labelled at 12 pointer pre-match, Bair setup Blair Spittal for the opener before scoring two goals himself, all in the first half.

A terrific run and chip over the keeper helped restore our two goal lead and eventually won us the match.

We will take on Aberdeen on Wednesday 14 February at Pittodrie. 

Kick off is 7.45pm.

Ticket details will be made available shortly.

Ticket prices for our Scottish Cup Fourth Round game with Alloa Athletic have been confirmed.

The match is priced as follows, with tickets available to buy online by clicking here or in the Fir Park ticket office.

• Concessions are over 65, under 21 and students
• Juveniles are 11 and under

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
If you are a season ticket holder, you can purchase your own seat(s) for the match.

To get yours, just log in to your account at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk. Once logged in, your reserved ticket(s) will be in your account menu and will be uploaded to your card. You will not be required to collect a physical ticket if you purchase your season ticket seat(s).

Your seat will be reserved until Wednesday 17^th January at 5pm.

For help, call 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

HOSPITALITY

There will be no hospitality for this match.

The Cooper Bar will open as normal from 12 noon serving food and drink with the Centenary Suite opening from 1pm for drinks only.  Home and away fans welcome in both areas.