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Stuart McCall insists his side will only be focused on events at Rugby Park and not what the outcome might mean for Sunday’s Old Firm clash.

A huge amount of media attention in the build-up to this weekend has been on the possibility of Celtic having the opportunity to win the league at Ibrox should ‘Well fail to take all three points at Rugby Park.

It’s not something McCall has given much thought; insisting his only focus is winning the match for Motherwell and further solidifying the Steelmen’s place at the top end of the table.

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He said: “I don’t think any Motherwell supporter gives a monkey’s about what is happening on Sunday so we’ve got to go down there and put in a performance that will hopefully win us the three points.

“Both games against Killie have been very tight. The last time we were at Rugby Park it was a really good game, they had a lot of possession but both goalkeepers on the day were outstanding.

“Likewise with the game here at Fir Park, Kilmarnock came and played an open brand of football and we matched them, going toe to toe with the only surprise being it ended 0-0 and again that came down to the quality of the goalkeepers.”

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The Motherwell players were put through their paces at Fir Park ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

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Fans are reminded that Kilmarnock have reduced admission prices for tomorrow’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Rugby Park.

• Concessions are listed as Over 65s, U18s and Full Time Students with a valid matriculation card.
• Fans who require wheelchair access should contact Sharon or John McCaskie on 01555 870122 or email disabledfans@motherwellfc.co.uk.

SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION COACHES

CENTRAL BRANCH

The bus for Kilmarnock will leave the Bentley Hotel at 1.30pm. Phone Jim on (01698) 299650 or e-mail Christopher on christopher_hutton@btinternet.com.

WISHAW BRANCH

The Wishaw branch to Kilmarnock will leave Kenilworth Avenue at 1.15pm. To book seats call Anne on 01698 384050 or email andysim2@sky.com.

BELLSHILL & DISTRICT BRANCH

The Kilmarnock bus will pick up at the Carousel Bar, Bellshill at 12.20pm, then Holytown War Monument at 12.25pm and finally the Fir Park Club, Motherwell at 12.35pm. To book seats, contact Brian Worton on 07763 061821 or after 6pm on (01698) 747644.

TRAVEL

BY CAR

The stadium is located close to the town centre is well signposted for travelling fans.

Follow the A71 towards Kilmarnock and then take the A759 (Dundonald Road) into the town. You will eventually come to the stadium on the left.

If travelling from the North, follow the M77, which becomes the A77 on approach to Kilmarnock. Exit on to the B7802 (Grassyards Road) and head towards the town centre.

Continue forward on to High Street, turning right at the traffic lights on to Fowlds Street. Then turn left at St Marnock Street on to the A759 (Dundonald Road). The stadium will be clearly visible ahead.

Street parking is available on numerous streets around the ground.

BY BUS

Several operators run buses which will take you within a five to 10 minute walk of the ground, including First service X76.

Further information and timetables are available online at www.firstgroup.com/glasgow.

BY TRAIN

Kilmarnock station is served by trains from Glasgow and is within walking distance of the ground.

Upon leaving the station, walk down John Finnie Street and turn right at the traffic lights on to Portland Road. Then take the second left on to South Hamilton Street and the stadium will be clearly visible ahead.

Further information and timetables are available online at www.scotrail.co.uk.

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Motherwell Football Club is delighted to announce that SPL Music Box is now available at Fir Park every single Saturday.

The sessions are hosted in the Davie Cooper Stand every Saturday from 10.00am – 12.30pm, beginning this weekend (March 24th)

Local music provider Reeltime will deliver the sessions which are FREE!

SPL Music Box is a vibrant new youth music project being delivered at all 12 SPL clubs. Music Box is supported by Creative Scotland through the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative.

Music Box offers young people aged 12-18 years old the chance to take part in a wide range of music making activities at their local SPL club.

Held on a weekly basis, sessions allow young people to learn to play popular instruments such as drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals as well as the opportunity to make their own recordings, compose songs and learn about the music industry.

So come along on Saturday and join in the fun.

Motherwell take on Rangers in one of the biggest matches of the season and you could watch the big match in style from one of our Hospitality Suites.

Kick-back in comfort for the 12 noon kick-off, with the option of enjoying the action from an exclusive executive box in the South Stand or from one of the club’s prestigious suites in the O’Donnell Stand.

91’ Scottish Cup legend Stevie Kirk will be your host as you are treated to a scrumptious pre-match breakfast roll.

Whilst you wait for the big match to start, browse our award-winning matchday programme and mull over the managers’ selection with your official teamsheet.

In between times, you can expect a visit from first-team players and of course our photographer Craig Kennedy will be on-hand to take your photographs as a lasting memory of your afternoon.

When the match is finished, you’ll return for a full three-course meal and drinks, hopefully toasting a famous victory for the Steelmen.

Prices start from just £95 per person. For more information or to discuss the options with a member of the club’s corporate staff, please call 01698 338008.

• Please note dress code is smart casual; no jeans or trainers.

‘Well fans are being urged to break a sweat in the name of charity at the Glasgow Mile.

On Sunday 25th March, over one million members of the great British public are expected to take part in a Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile at venues all across the UK.

So pull up your socks, put on your Claret and Amber shirt and head on down to the start line at George Square!

With a choice to complete 1, 3 or 6 miles, everyone can come together to take part – from tiny toddlers to top-notch sports pros!  And there will be plenty of other entertainment and activities on offer which will ensure that it is a fantastic day.

Sport Relief has raised over £124 million during the last decade which has transformed the lives of some of the most vulnerable people living here in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries.  And with your support, the Sport Relief 2012 campaign will be more successful than ever in the UK’s biggest year of sport.

Midfielder Steve Jennings said, “Motherwell fans have been brilliant this season and you can be just as good when you wear your Claret and Amber colours with pride at the Glasgow Mile? 

“Your sponsorship money will help poor and disadvantaged people all over the world and in our communities here in the UK.  Have a great day and remember to represent Motherwell with pride!”

It couldn’t be easier to enter the Glasgow Mile.  Log on to sportrelief.com/mile to select your start-time and distance, or for information on the hundreds of Sport Relief Miles taking place across the nation.

Motherwell Football Club last night officially notified the SFA of the intent to refuse the one match ban offered to manager Stuart McCall.

The matter will now be heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal at a Principal Hearing on Thursday 5th April 2012.

McCall said, “I’ve spoken to the SFA Compliance officer, Vincent Lunny, to tell him I’ll be declining their offer so I’ve been invited to Hampden early next month for a hearing.”

Pictures from this afternoon’s 2-2 draw with Hearts U19s at Riccarton in the Clydesdale Bank U19s League.

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Keiran McGachie scored late on for the second match running to claim a point for the Steelmen in a 2-2 draw with title-chasing Hearts.

The big striker was on target last Friday when the youths again came from behind to take all three points against Dundee United and he was at it again today.

Hearts had earlier taken the lead when Kevin McHattie smashed his side in front after a well-worked free-kick. The defender, who has played in Hearts’ first-team, collected after a neat one-two and finished with his left foot low across Ross Stewart after just thirteen minutes.

It stayed that way until the 54th minute when the Steelmen drew level and it was a super solo goal from Josh Watt. The winger collected on the half-way line and, after beating three players, struck a low shot which squirmed past the goalkeeper at the near post with the aid of a slight deflection.

Both teams traded further chances but it was the home side, desperate for a win to cement their place at the top of the table, who got their noses back in front. Capitalising on a quickly taken free-kick, the home side broke on the counter and when the ball was eventually slid across the box, the trialist midfielder was unmarked to slot home from close range.

It looked as if the hosts were going to hold out for the victory but former Jambo McGachie would prove to be a thorn in the side of his boyhood heroes. A crude trip on substitute Craig Moore allowed Motherwell the chance to flood the box from a dead ball. Euan Murray rose well at the back post to meet Stevie Hetherington looping ball and when he nodded it back across goal, McGachie was there to head home.

That goal came on the 88th minute yet, incredibly, a further seven minutes passed before the referee blew for full-time. Before he did, Euan Murray, Lee Erwin and McGachie all had half-chances to nick it but couldn’t and the match ended all square.

Motherwell: Stewart, Devlin, Cummins, E. Murray, Francis-Angol, Asghar, Hetherington, Mboa Mekongo (MacDonald – 70mins), Watt (Moore –  75mins), Erwin, McGachie

Subs Not Used: R. Murray, Lynch, Brownlie, Green, Leitch

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