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Motherwell Football Club are pleased to confirm prices for the SPFL League Cup Quarter Final tie against Aberdeen on 30th October.

Tickets for the match, which Motherwell fans can purchase from 9.15am tomorrow morning (Thursday 3rd October), are priced at:

• Concessions are listed as Under 16s, Over 60s and Full Time Students with a valid matriculation card.
• Fans who require wheelchair access should contact Sharon or John McCaskie on 07745 494631 / 07711 992161 or email disabledfans@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Season Tickets will be valid for this match using the Special Cup Voucher from the book.

Chief Executive Leeann Dempster said: “We have once again worked closely with Aberdeen Football Club to keep prices for this Cup tie as competitive as possible.

“We hope the prices, coupled with the excitement around the match, will make for a healthy crowd and a great atmosphere inside Fir Park.

“I would encourage fans of both clubs to pre-purchase tickets when they go on sale. Not only will they ensure entry to the game but it will also ease the pressure on the turnstiles on the night of the match.”

Away fans should check with Aberdeen FC for information on ticket sales and distribution.

Highlights from Ibrox as Motherwell Under 20s produce a fine performance to see off Rangers 2-1.

-WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY ON MFC TV–

Under 20s boss Jonatan Johansson spoke of his pride at his team’s best showing in his thirteen months at Fir Park.

The young Steelmen were up against a more experienced Rangers side on their own patch, but performed excellently to take all three points back along the M74 to Lanarkshire courtesy of first-half goals from Craig Moore and Dale Shirkie.

It’s now three consecutive victories for the Fir Parkers and the 106 times capped former Finnish International has challenged his players to repeat that sort of performance at less glamorous surroundings.

Speaking to MFC TV, he said: “I’m very proud of them and, as a team, that’s best they’ve played since I’ve been at Motherwell.

[pullquote]There were a couple of performances at the beginning of the season that weren’t acceptable and then they show a performance like this. It doesn’t matter who we play against; we need to need to keep performing at that level and that is going to be the challenge for everyone.[/pullquote]

“It’s very pleasing to see the young players growing instead of being scared here. We weren’t scared of getting the ball and kept moving it well to create chances. Rangers put some pressure on near the end but we defended well.

“The players have set a standard in the last few games, especially today, and it’s about not dropping below that.

“There were a couple of performances at the beginning of the season that weren’t acceptable and then they show a performance like this. It doesn’t matter who we play against; we need to need to keep performing at that level and that is going to be the challenge for everyone.”

-WATCH HIS INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVELY ON MFC TV–

Motherwell Under 20s turned in their best performance of the season so far to record a 2-1 win over Rangers at Ibrox.

The Steelmen came into the match on the back of two wins and were excellent throughout.

Craig Moore put ‘Well ahead from the spot after 28 minutes only for Rangers to get themselves level three minutes later, David Templeton’s free-kick deflected past the helpless Ross Stewart.

Motherwell were back in front just four minutes later when Dale Shirkie fired a low effort under Steve Simonsen.

The second half was end-to-end stuff but the Steelmen held out to record a famous win, the first of any Motherwell side at Ibrox for almost seventeen years and at the same time denying the hosts a return to the top of the table.

Jonatan Johansson made two changes to the side that beat East Fife at Bayview last weekend. Ben Hall and Steven Higgins dropped out, replaced by Fraser Kerr and Adam Cummins as ‘Well lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Rangers had the likes of Dean Shiels, David Templeton, Fraser Aird, Barry McKay and Steve Simonsen amongst their starting eleven.

The hosts made the better start but took twelve minutes to register a shot on target, Aird curling a shot straight at Ross Stewart who gathered comfortably.

Kyle McAusland followed that with a low poked effort after a marauding run into the area, but the outstretched foot of Stewart denied him.

Motherwell weathered some of that early Rangers pressure and gradually worked their way into the match. Adam Cummins flashed a header narrowly wide of the post before Moore headed a Leitch cross over the bar.

It was Rangers who were looking the more threatening though, particularly on the counter, and Stewart would again deny McAusland before watching an Aird shot fly high over the bar after industrious build-up play from Templeton.

It would be Motherwell who would break the deadlock from the penalty spot after the referee ruled McAusland had handled Morgyn Neill’s header inside the area. Rangers complained but Moore kept his composure, tucking it coolly into the corner, sending Simonsen the wrong way.

The lead would only last three minutes though as Rangers got themselves level. Templeton was sent tumbling twenty-five yards from goal. The same player dusted himself down to take the kick that took a wicked deflection off Fraser Kerr and spun cruelly into the net.

Parity was restored almost as quickly. Rangers went to sleep at a free kick, allowing Moore to roll it to Dale Shirkie. The striker cut inside his marker before firing a stinging drive under Simonsen and into the net.

‘Well made a positive start to the second half and only a desperate block by Templeton on the line denied Moore after a tantalising Leitch corner.

Shortly after, Cummins might have done better inside the box with a close-range header but it bounced wide.

Moore was then first to a Cummins through ball and beat Simonsen from an acute angle but Luca Gasparotto was on the line to stop it going in.

There was a shout for a penalty when Moore went tumbling inside the area but it wasn’t given. Leitch was first to react to the loose ball but his low shot was deflected wide of the post.

The resulting corner found Kerr inside the area but Templeton hooked his header off the line – the third time Rangers had saved a certain goal in a fifteen-minute spell.

Motherwell continued to attack and Cadden was next to have a go but Simonsen held his bouncing shot.

Gordon Durie threw on a couple of substitutes and that freshness allowed Rangers to gain the upper hand.

Telfer fired a low shot down Stewart’s throat and David Templeton fired three long-range efforts way over the bar. Full-back Sinnamon hit a sweet shot that Stewart dealt with again before a fantastic last-ditch Leitch header off his own line saved the three points.

The win should give the young Steelmen side confidence when they return to Fir Park to face Aberdeen next midweek.

Motherwell: Stewart, Kerr, Ferguson, Cummins, Neill, Leitch, McCafferty, Shirkie (Anderson – 87mins), Moore, Thomas (Higgins – 83mins), Cadden

Subs Not Used: Currie, Hall, McCall, Mackin

Every month this season, Motherwell fans have the chance to vote on our club’s best goal.

The Steelmen have netted eight times during September but we’ve narrowed it down to five goals and you can vote by watching the clip above then selecting your favourite goal.

In amongst them have been some classics that will be no doubt be involved in the league’s best goal of the season.

The winner will be selected when the poll closes on Friday night at 10pm.

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Every month this season, Cash Converters will be giving you the opportunity to present your Motherwell Player of the Month with his trophy.

All you need to do is vote for the ‘Well player you think has been the stand-out performer for September and you could be chosen at random to congratulate our star man in person.

To cast your vote, simply visit our Cash Converters SPL Facebook page by CLICKING HERE.

The Cash Converters Football Facebook page will also give you the opportunity to enter the draw to take part in the next Convert for Cash, and the chance to win a whole host of other prizes.

Competition closes at 5pm on Thursday 3rd October 2013.

MONTHLY WINNERS:

August 2013: Lee Hollis

Highlights from Fir Park as a Bob McHugh goal and a John Sutton double gives Motherwell a 3-1 win over Ross County.

Pictures from the 3-1 win over Ross County in the SPFL Premiership at Fir Park.

Snaps courtesy of SNSPix and Craig Foy Photography.

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