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The manager reflects on our 2-0 win over Elgin City

•  Importance of starting strong
•  Young prospects impressing
• Turnaround for Queen of the South game

Motherwell began their 2023/24 Viaplay Cup campaign in the best possible way, with a 0-2 win over Elgin City.

Sixteen-year-old Lennon Miller netted his first goal for the club in what turned out to be a comfortable win at Borough Briggs.

Stuart Kettlewell started with three academy graduates – Ewan Wilson made his debut and Luca Ross earned his first start.

Motherwell dominated the early exchanges and took the lead in the 25th minute when the ball fell to Lennon Miller 25 yards from goal. The youngster took a touch on his chest and half-volleyed a fine strike low into the net.

It was a deserved lead as Obika and Wilkinson both had good chances to make the scoreline more convincing.

There were plenty of chances to extend the lead early in the second half.

Wilkinson, Mugabi and Slattery all went close but Motherwell were almost punished for passing up those chances on the hour mark.

First Liam Kelly was called into action, palming away Harvey’s effort after some slack defending.

From the resulting corner, Ross Draper saw his header cleared off the line by Spittal.

Nerves were jangled but it wasn’t long before ‘Well extended their lead.

Obika had been going close all afternoon and found the back of the net in the 75th minute after he converted Mugabi’s knockdown from close range.

The Steelmen now turn their attention to facin Queen of the South on Tuesday night.

Elsewhere in Group G, East Fife and Queen’s Park drew, with the home side gaining the bonus point.

Defender Sam Campbell has joined Annan Athletic on six-month loan. 

Signing a fresh deal at Motherwell this summer, Campbell heads out to League One to get valuable minutes having missed a large portion of last season through injury.

Annan gained promotion to League One last season, beating Clyde in the playoffs.

Best of luck, Sam.

Dan Casey has re-joined Motherwell on a two-year deal.

The Irish defender initially joined the club in February and quickly established himself as, not only a starter, but a fan favourite in his 13 appearances for the club.

Striking a defensive partnership with Calum Butcher and Paul McGinn, Casey was part of an impressive turnaround towards the latter stages of the season.

He missed the last two games of the season before his short-term contract expired at the end of the season.

“It’s very obvious why we wanted to get Dan back again this season,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“He was a big part in the success we seen on the pitch in my tenure last campaign.

“We want to see the same Dan Casey again this season.”

Dan Casey joins Harry Paton, Jon Obika and Conor Wilkinson, who have all signed deals this summer.

“I am so happy to be walking back through the doors of Fir Park again,” Dan Casey said.

“The feeling around the club and in the dressing room is great.

“We had a hugely impressive end to the season and I want to pick up where we left off.

“The fans were brilliant and I felt like they took me in quickly. That’s what makes you want to give your all when you put on the jersey.

“The season starts tomorrow and I can’t wait to get up and running.”

Casey will wear the number 15 shirt this season and is eligible for selection for our Viaplay Cup match against Elgin City.

Our 2023/24 away kit is now available to pre-order. 

You can pre-order your kit online now.

Made up of predominantly claret, this years away colours are a twist on a classic.

Worn in the 70s, our home colours worn by the likes of Motherwell legends Joe Wark and Willie Pettigrew, featured a claret sash from the shoulder down to the hip.

This away kit puts a modern twist on the classic.

Featuring a sash made up of amber and white, with a touch of claret, that comes from the right-hand shoulder to the bottom left of the top.

A claret button down collar features on the this year’s kit, and claret, white and amber design on the cuff.

Proud of our heritage, our year of birth is imprinted on the back of the kit.

This season, ours shorts will be the same for both our home and away kits to make it easier for supporters to buy two full kits this season.

Manufactured again by Macron, our new front-of-shirt sponsor G4 claims will go underneath the badge.

North Lanarkshire Suicide Prevention will remain on our sleeve, ensuring we raise awareness for a message on behalf of our community.

TCL will also remain our main sponsor on the shorts, with Footasylum and Phoenix Specialist Solutions going on the back of the shirt.

Social care organisation and national charity, Blue Triangle, see their logo remain on the front of the Women’s shirt.

Robbie Mahon has joined Edinburgh City on loan for the season. 

The wingers joins the League One outfit for the 2023/24 campaign having been on loan at Dunfermline last season.

Winning the League One championship with the Pars, Mahon made 13 appearances and looks to kick on again this season.

Best of luck, Robbie.

Shane Blaney has got his first Motherwell pre-season under his belt after he made the switch from Sligo Rovers last January.

The Irish centre half discusses the mood within the Motherwell camp and the demands that Stuart Kettlewell has put on all the players.

Motherwell FC are delighted to announce the signing of Aberdeen midfielder Bailley Collins on a permanent transfer.

The 19-year old featured 32 times for the Dons last season, netting four goals.

“I’m delighted to have joined Motherwell,” Collins said.

“A club with great management and a strong squad of players that I know will help me improve.”

Collins will be the ninth acquisition of the summer transfer window, as the women of steel prepare to challenge for the top-six this season.

“Bailley is a fantastic, versatile young player who will provide real energy and drive to this team,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“She possesses the quality we need to help strengthen the squad.”

Bailley will be available for Motherwell’s upcoming pre-season friendly with Boroughmuir Thistle on Sunday.

In his first press conference of the season, manager Stuart Kettlewell sits down to address the recent departure of Riku Danzaki, Kevin van Veen and Max Johnston.

He also discusses the importance of these Viaplay Cup group matches and how they are competitive matches.

Motherwell continued their pre-season preparations in a behind closed-doors friendly with Celtic at Barrowfield on Wednesday night.

A valiant display from an experienced and youthful Motherwell side proved not to be enough as the hosts held a comfortable five-goal advantage at the final whistle.

It wouldn’t take long for the Scottish Cup champions to break the deadlock, with the opener coming on the third minute.

Celtic were able to exploit the high Motherwell backline, and despite an exceptional reaction save from Rebecca Cameron at the initial attempt, the rebound was prodded home into the empty net.

Nevertheless, the women of steel continued to threaten and minutes later, they netted the equaliser.

Katie Rice’s floated corner kick sailed invitingly towards the near post, and Kaela McDonald-Nguah expertly escaped her marker to apply the finish from close range.

Motherwell’s route back into the game was however quickly undermined, as Celtic restored their advantage.

The visitors were dispossessed deep into their own territory, leaving Cameron in no mans land, and the Celtic forward rounded the keeper with ease, before placing her strike into the empty net.

On the 20-minute mark, the hosts had their third, with Motherwell the architects of their own downfall.

Cameron looked to quickly build from the back, but her short throw was easily intercepted and coolly dispatched for Celtic’s third of the evening.

Motherwell threatened with efforts from Rice and Canavan coming close, but ultimately couldn’t find their second of the game.

A previously arranged water-break on the half hour mark allowed both sides to make several alterations to their line-ups.

With both alternated sides struggling to settle into the tempo of the game, Celtic received a penalty, which was drilled high into the roof of the net. A harsh start for the changed squad.

Canavan came close to narrowing the deficit as the second half resumed after connecting with Rice’s corner kick, but the forward’s looping header narrowly cleared the crossbar.

A mix-up at the back allowed Celtic through again for their fifth of the evening before a late strike from the edge of the box sealed a comprehensive 6-1 win for the hosts.

Head coach Paul Brownlie will have several positives to take from this evenings contest, as the scoreline didn’t fully represent the course of the 90-minutes.

The women of steel will continue their pre-season preparations with a visit from Boroughmuir Thistle on Sunday.