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Motherwell have a number of players out on loan at present. Below, we take a look at how they got on in the last four weeks. 

Matty Connelly

Matty Connelly has made a further seven appearances for East Kilbride since our last update, taking him up to 17 games for the season.

Throughout the month of October, and November so far, East Kilbride haven’t lost a game. Connelly hasn’t missed a minute of action. They are top of the Lowland League and have reached the semi-final of the SPFL Trust Trophy, after they knocked out Championship opposition in the form of Ayr United on Tuesday night.

Their run to the semi-final has been littered with success against teams in the divisions above, including Cove Rangers and Airdrie.

Max Ross

Max Ross has now made seven appearances for Albion Rovers. He has started in the last seven games for Rovers.

Winning four, drawing two and losing one, Ross and Albion Rovers are up to seventh in the Lowland League table, as they look to close the gap on those above.

Brannan McDermott

At Cowdenbeath, Brannan McDermott has started all five games since our last loan report. He’s now up to seven appearances.

He scored his first goal in a 2-2 draw with Albion Rovers. He is yet to miss a minute of action this season.

Olly Whyte

Since the last update, Olly Whyte has started all five games. Although they haven’t won a game in the league since the start of October, Cowdenbeath produced a remarkable Scottish Cup upset in late October.

They knocked out League Two Spartans at Ainslie Park, winning 2-1.

Dylan Wells

Dylan Wells hasn’t featured for Edinburgh City as yet. He picked up a knock but will return this weekend.

Filip Stuparevic

Filip Stuparevic is up to nine appearances for Morton this season. Now an established starter for Morton, Stuparevic’s side picked up a big point against Ayr United last weekend.

In their most recent match, Morton were defeated 2-1 by Livingston in the quarter-final of the SPFL Trust Trophy, where the Serbian played 64 minutes.

Luca Ross

Luca Ross has made one further appearance since the October report for Annan Athletic.

He was named on the bench for Annan against Queen of the South at the end of October.

Mark Ferrie

Mark Ferrie is up to five appearances for Bonnyrigg Rose. He has started the last four matches for Rose.

In their last match against Elgin City, Ferrie’s dink in the second-half got him off the mark for the season, helping his side on the way to three points. He picked up the man of the match award in the process.

Bonnyrigg are fifth in the League Two table, they are on 17 points as they close down on the playoff spots.

Motherwell have a number of players out on loan at present. Below, we take a look at how they are getting on. 

Matty Connelly

Matty Connelly was named on the bench for the first match after he joined East Kilbride. Since then, Connelly has started every match for EK.

The 21-year-old has ten appearances, keeping three clean sheets.

He was the hero at the weekend as he saved Chris Mochrie’s penalty to send EK through to the next round of the SPFL Trust Trophy

Max Ross

Max Ross joined Albion Rovers last month and was named on the bench for his first game.

He was introduced to the starting 11 in his second outing, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 win over Civil Service Strollers.

M.Ross then played 64 minutes against Cumbernauld Colts, where the game ended 1-1.

Brannan McDermott

Brannan McDermott made his debut for Broomhill in a 4-1 defeat against Cowdenbeath.

He then started against Tranent, where he was awarded the Broomhill man of the match in a 3-0 defeat.

Olly Whyte

Olly Whyte has established himself a first-team starter for Cowdenbeath and has amassed 15 appearances already in all competitions.

He won a vital penalty against league leaders Caledonian Braves, where his side drew 1-1.

The 17-year-old has played against Championship opposition in the form of Greenock Morton in the Trust Trophy, where Cowdenbeath narrowly lost out 1-0. Once again, Whyte won a penalty.

Dylan Wells

Dylan Wells is yet to make his first appearance for Edinburgh City.

Filip Stuparevic

It hasn’t taken long for Filip Stuparevic to make his mark at Morton.

The Serbian made his debut against Ayr United, when he was introduced into the action for the last 15 minutes.

He then made the starting 11 for their next match against Raith Rovers, where he scored a fine header, helping his side to a 2-0 win.

Filip then made it two goals in two games when he scored the opener against Hamilton Accies from the penalty spot.

Luca Ross

Luca Ross has made four appearances so far for Annan Athletic, starting four out of the last five games.

He was an unused substitute against Montrose and was cup-tied for the SPFL Trust trophy defeat to Queen’s Park.

Mark Ferrie

Mark Ferrie came on as a second-half substitute against Forfar Athletic, to make his debut for Bonnyrigg Rose.

An impressive 30 minutes from the striker, saw him start against East Fife. Ferrie played the full 90 minutes. Rose were reduced to 10 men after just 14 minutes.

In their most recent game, Ferrie came off the bench at half-time as Rose defeated Dunbar 3-2.

Jack Dalziel, Lucas Weir and Arron Thomson have all been called up to Scotland’s Under 16 squad. 

It’s victory shield action for Scotland this month, as they face off against Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Scotland last won this tournament outright in 2013, and have also came joint top in 2019 and 2021.

• Scotland U16 v Republic of Ireland U16
• Tuesday 8 October, 2024 
• 11:30am kick off
• Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld

• Scotland U16 v Northern Ireland U16
• Thursday 10 October, 2024
• 11:30am kick off
• Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld

• Scotland v Wales
• Sunday, 13 October, 2024 
• 3:30pm kick off
• Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld

Motherwell were eliminated from the Youth Cup on Tuesday afternoon, following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ross County. 

Torran Lambie’s penalty was the difference between the sides in a match that saw plenty of action.

That action started after just four minutes. Zack Tomany managed to get on the end of Mikey Booth’s corner; however, the winger’s header went just wide of the post.

Three minutes later, Ross County’s Calum Brown forced a good save from Jack McConnell in the Motherwell net after the Staggies broke forward.

Jakub Leszcynski went nearest next for County, with the forward muscling his way past the Motherwell defender but shooting wide.

Tomany went close again on 14 minutes. The winger picked up the ball on the left-edge of the box, cut inside, and curled an effort on target, but Jayden Reid was on hand to tip over the bar.

On 28 minutes, the best chance of the game arrived. Arran Clark fed a lovely ball in behind for Zander McAllister; the midfielder continued his run and poked the ball past the on-rushing keeper. The ball rolled towards goal, but the Ross County defence got back in time to scramble clear.

Five minutes later, captain Booth curled the ball around the wall from a free-kick and found the inside of the post with the keeper beaten.

Motherwell stopper McConnell was called into action on 40 minutes when, at the end of a Ross County counter, Leszcynski unleashed a strike towards goal, but the keeper got a strong fingertip to the effort to keep the ball out.

The second half was somewhat quieter. But on 52 minutes, the match-winning moment arrived. Left-back Andrew Arnott was punished for diving in to block a shot in the area. The full-back’s attempt at the block ended up in him colliding with the County player, and the referee pointed to the spot.

Substitute Lambie stepped up and, despite McConnell going the right way, converted. 0-1.

That goal sparked Richard Foster into making some alternations to his side, with the introduction of Nathan Lawson.

It almost had the perfect impact instantly after conceding. Rocco McColm fired just wide of the post, when a cross into the area eventually fell for the midfielder.

Lucas Weir and Robbie Hunter were introduced to the action, and it was the former who came close with a header on 70 minutes from a glancing header.

Weir again went close four minutes later, when he held the ball in back to goal, swivelled, and got a shot away, which was saved.

Ultimately, their efforts would come to nothing, and Ross County held onto the win, progressing to the fourth round of the Youth Cup.

“It’s been a disappointing day,” Richard Foster said.

“Firstly, you always want to progress in the cup. We haven’t achieved that, and that’s a sore one to take.

“But secondly, our performance wasn’t there. We saw in flashes some spark from individuals, but nowhere near the level I know these players can reach.

“There was a lack of fight and energy. That’s something we have addressed openly in the dressing room after the game.”

Motherwell: McConnell (GK), Williamson, Gillies, Marshall, Arnott, McAllister (Forrest 61′), Booth, McColm, Tomany (Weir 61′), McLean (Hunter 61′), Clark (Lawson 52′). 

Motherwell subs: Friel, Creer, Thomson, Forrest (61), Lawson (52′), Hunter (61), Weir (61). 

Full-back Brannan McDermott has joined Lowland League side Broomhill on loan until January. 

The 18-year-old played a part in the friendly match against Livingston at Fir Park in July, and also made his competitive debut for the club against Edinburgh City in the Premier Sports Cup.

McDermott heads out to Broomhill, in what is his first loan move in his career.

Good luck, Brannan.

Striker Mark Ferrie has joined League Two side Bonnyrigg Rose on loan until January. 

The 18-year-old has made 12 appearances so far for the Steelmen.

Good luck, Mark.

Motherwell will face Ross County in round three of the SFA Youth Cup. 

The tie will take place on Tuesday 1 October at Fir Park. Kick off is 3pm.

Entry to the match will be free, with all supporters being housed in the Phil O’Donnell Stand.

Defender Max Ross has joined Albion Rovers on loan until January. 

The 18-year-old joins up with the Lowland League side and is available for selection for their match this weekend.

Good luck, Max.

Jack Dalziel, Aaron Thomson and Lucas Weir have been called up to Scotland’s Under 16 squad. 

The young trio will travel to the Scottish camp for a friendly tournament in Spain, where they will play Faroe Islands and Indonesia/Switzerland.

Dalziel, a centre-back, Thomson, a left-back, and Lucas Weir, a winger, will now join up with their Scottish teammates ahead of their first match on 18 September.

Good luck, lads.

Zander McAllister has been named in the latest Scotland Under 17 squad. 

Under-17 Head Coach Brian McLaughlin has listed McAllister in his squad for their upcoming friendlies later this month.

Scotland face Indonesia in a double header at the Pinatar Arena.

• Indonesia v Scotland
• Tuesday 26th September
• KO 15:00
• Pinatar Arena, Spain

• Scotland v Indonesia
• Sunday 29th September
• KO TBC
• Pinatar Arena, Spain