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Motherwell Football Club are currently advertising the vacant role of Head Groundsperson.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution at one of Scotland’s Premier League football clubs.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum five years practical experience and have not only a get up and go attitude but importantly be a decision maker with a working knowledge of stadium pitch management. This is a great career opportunity to turn around a surface which has faced considerable challenges in the past few years.

You will need excellent qualifications and experience in turf industry as well as organisation skills and a good eye for detail. This is a high profile role and applicants must be resilient, assertive, flexible and able to work under pressure. The ability to establish relationships and communicate effectively with people at all levels is essential.

If you are interested in applying please email your CV and covering letter to leeann.dempster@motherwellfc.co.uk

If you would like more information please call: 01698 333333

Closing Date for applications: 16th July 2011

Motherwell Football Club is and equal opportunities employer

The countdown to the new season has started, there are only 3 days remaining until the 2011/2012 fixtures are released and you can get them first with “motherwellMobileZone”.

Simply text CLUB MWELL to 88442* and we’ll send you our fixtures direct to your mobile on June 17th, BEFORE they’re released online.

Sign up today and start looking forward to the 2011/12 season now, here’s what you’ll receive:

-First 4 fixtures of the season

Don’t miss out, text CLUB MWELL to 88442* today and get our new season fixtures first.

 *Premium SMS subscription is available for UK only. Texts costs 25p/text . This is part of the text alerts Gold package

The second pre-season friendly of the summer can now be confirmed with English side Leeds Utd visiting Fir Park on 16th July.

Simon Grayson’s men, including former ‘Well ace Ross McCormack, narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs last season and will provide a stern test for the Steelmen.

The match will kick-off at 3pm with ticketing arrangements to follow.

Confirmed Pre-Season matches so far:

• Saturday 9th July 2011 – Dumbarton (A) 3pm
• Saturday 16th July 2011 – Leeds Utd (H) 3pm

Goalkeeper Lee Hollis has become the latest player to commit his future to the club by singing a new one-year deal.

The 25-year old former Airdrie stopper played second fiddle to the outstanding Darren Randolph last year but made his top-team debut at Celtic Park on the final day of last season, turning in a super display.

‘Well boss Stuart McCall praised Hollis in the aftermath of that game in May and clearly seen enough to believe the Bellshill-born ‘keeper was a more than able deputy.

Hollis told motherwellfc.co.uk, “It’s good to get things sorted as I really enjoy it here at Motherwell.

“I didn’t play much last season but when the guy between the sticks is performing the way Darren was, you haven’t got much of an argument. He will brilliant and I learned a lot from him and Stewart Kerr last year.

“I will keep working as hard as I can each and every day to make sure that if I am called upon, I am ready for anything.”

On the same day as Lee Hollis agreed an extended stay, U19s keeper Willie Muir, who is still illegible for the youth team next year, has also signed a new one-year contract extension.

Motherwell Football Club is proud to launch the Summer Soccer School for boys and girls aged between four and sixteen.

Following on a fantastic season for the first-team which saw us defeat the Champions of Iceland and the Norwegian Cup Holders, finish in the Top Six, and reach the Scottish Cup Final for the first time in twenty years, summer is here again.

During the summer holidays, the club will again be holding our own Summer Soccer School aimed at young people, boys and girls, between the ages of 4 and 16 at the Fir Park AstroTurf behind the Stadium.

As usual, we will be providing a fun programme that will have something for everybody.

For budding young footballers, we will have a wide range of football activities from dribbling, passing and shooting through to penalty competitions, and small sided games. We are passionate about improving the skills of all our players and our experienced Motherwell Soccer School Coaches will help young players take themselves to the next level.

All our coaches are also accredited with the Scottish Football Association.

Time will also be devoted to other activities including board games, table tennis, and Wiis will be available so there will be something for everyone.

For further information on times, prices, a detailed breakdown on what you need to bring with you as well as bookings, visit www.motherwellsoccerschools.com. Alternatively, phone the Community Department on 01698 239 926.

**DOWNLOAD OUR 2011 BROCHURE**

The club’s official eBay store is full of claret and amber goodies you won’t find anywhere else!

From signed merchandise to hospitality packages and money can’t buy experiences, fans have the chance to get their hands on some exclusive Motherwell memorabilia.

Previous auctions have included match-worn shirts, signed footballs, programmes, tickets, and even sponsor rights. Right now, we have a Steven Saunders and Stevie Hammell match-worn Co-operative Insurance Cup Semi Final top as well as a signed 1991 Scottish Cup Final programme.

CLICK HERE to browse everything at our official eBay store.

The club also run charity auctions from time to time where all proceeds go towards one of the many local charities we support.

If you wish to donate an item please contact us on 01698 333 333 or email bid@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Standard eBay terms and conditions apply to any purchases.

Motherwell Football Club are today delighted to confirm that inspirational captain Stephen Craigan has signed a one-year contract extension.

The 34-year old Northern Irishman, capped 54 times by his country, played fifty times last season in Claret and Amber, taking his overall appearances for the club to 351.

He remains a vital part of the Motherwell rearguard which kept a record-breaking 19 clean sheets during the 2010/11 season, his testimonial year, helping the club to a second successive top-six finish.

Speaking exclusively to motherwellfc.co.uk, Craigan said, “I am pleased to have my immediate future sorted out and it’s nice to know you are still wanted.

“This will be my fourteenth pre-season with Motherwell but I have still got bags of enthusiasm and a willingness to do well week in and week out.

“The manager has already added one new face in Michael Higdon; a couple more of that quality and we’ll be looking to have another good season.”

Elsewhere, young goalkeeper Tom Bradley has joined fellow former U19s Jamie Pollock, Steven Howarth and Ross McKinnon in signing a one-year contract extension and will join up with the first-team squad when they return for pre-season training later this month.

Motherwell Football Club and the SPL Trust are now recruiting for year two of Football Fans in Training.

FFIT is a 12 week course aimed at tackling men’s health problems across all the SPL Clubs. Each session combines dietary and healthy living advice alongside physical activity at {Club Name}.

This is a great opportunity to get involved with your Football Club and help yourself live a healthier life. The programme is open to men aged between 35-65 who fit any of these criteria:

• BMI of 28+ 
• Belly 40 inches + 
• Trouser waist size of 38 inches +

Previous Motherwell FC FFIT participant Dougie Henderson said, “The course was great – full of guys like me.

I’ve felt more energetic and much better in myself. For the first time I can see myself carrying on with weight loss and an active, healthier lifestyle.”

If you are keen to get involved in this excellent project please register your interest at ffit@sphsu.mrc.ac.uk or alternatively call 0800 389 2129 or text FFIT to 88802.

Please leave your contact details and state which club you would like to attend the course.

U19s trio Jamie Pollock, Steve Howarth and Ross McKinnon have today signed one-year contract extensions at Fir Park.

All three, regulars for Gordon Young’s side last term, are now too old to play with the youth team.

However, their progress has been rewarded with one-year professional contracts and they will join the first-team squad next term.

Pollock, a creative midfield/forward player, is no stranger to the senior squad having already featured several times in the top team. He made his debut against Celtic in December of 2009, under then boss Jim Gannon, but has only featured on a few occasions since.

Centre-forward Howarth, who signed from Clyde last summer, made an immediate impact in Claret and Amber by bagging eight goals; enough to finish top-scorer for the team last season. He is joined by left-back and Captain Ross McKinnon, nephew of former ‘Well favourite Rab, who has been a consistent performer throughout the year.

As reported last week, U19s Liam Sloan, Bradley Halsman and Gavin Griffin have all left the club.

If you’ve joined us for Hospitality at Fir Park this season, chances are we’ve caught your special moment on camera.

2010/2011 has been one of the most successful in the clubs’ distinguished 125-year history.

We’ve had terrific highs including reaching the Co-operative Insurance Cup Semi Final, reaching the top-six in the SPL and finishing the season in a Scottish Cup Final.

Over and above that, we’ve had some terrific matches at Fir Park. Craig Kennedy and Angie Isaac have been in and about the ground on matchdays, visiting all our suites, snapping people enjoying the very best the club has to offer.

You can purchase your special memory, via motherellpics.com, over a number of products including photographic pictures, frames, Mouse Mats, Mugs, Jigsaws, Fridge Magnets and much more.

For the full season Hospitality Gallery, click here.