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    Return to SWPL1 action ends in draw

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    Trials for girls’ academy

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    Partick Thistle next in SWPL1

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    Four called up for Scotland women under 19s training camp

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    ‘Well exit cup at hands of Thistle

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    Partick Thistle next in Scottish Women’s Cup

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    Katie Andrews goes out on loan to Glasgow Women

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    Paige McAllister joins Motherwell permanently

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    Ciara Duff signs

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    Partick Thistle in Scottish Women’s Cup

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    Return to SWPL1 action ends in draw

    Return to SWPL1 action ends in draw

    Motherwell fought tirelessly to overcome last weekend’s Scottish Cup defeat to earn a thoroughly deserved point with Partick Thistle.

    In a tough SWPL1 encounter at Alliance Park, Cara McBrearty fired the visitors ahead early on with a spectacular free-kick, before Amy Anderson pulled Motherwell level with a precise half volley.

    Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s close-range effort put Motherwell ahead early into the second half, but Clare Docherty’s strike in the latter stages of the game brought Thistle level.

    Looking for redemption after the cup exit at the hands of Partick Thistle, Motherwell started brightly and came close to the opener in the first few minutes.

    Paige McAllister’s perfectly weighted through ball accurately picked out McDonald-Nguah on the right, and the striker skipped past her opponent with ease before firing across the face of the goal. But nobody could react quick enough to divert her effort towards goal.

    However, despite Motherwell’s early dominance, the visitors netted the opener against the run of play from a free kick.

    McBrearty confidently stepped up and curled a spectacular effort from distance into the top left corner, leaving Khym Ramsay with no chance in the Motherwell goal.

    Looking for a quick response, the women of steel pressed forward in numbers and equalised minutes later. McDonald-Nguah’s chipped delivery fell kindly to Anderson at the edge of the box, and the midfielder composed herself before powering an exceptional half volley into the top left corner.

    With the half-time whistle looming, Motherwell came agonisingly close to adding their second of the afternoon. Carla Boyce skilfully latched onto McDonald-Nguah’s long ball at the edge of the Thistle penalty area, but the striker lost her footing and sent her effort wide of the target.

    Minutes into the second half, Paul Brownlie’s side took the lead.

    Leanne Crichton’s pinpoint delivery accurately picked out Chelsie Watson in the box, who powered her header across the face of goal, leaving McDonald-Nguah to tap in at the back post.

    However, with just 20 minutes remaining; Thistle found the equaliser.

    Rebecca McGowan’s long-range effort was too hot to handle for Ramsay, and Docherty was on hand to rifle in the rebound from a yard out.

    With the final few minutes ticking away, Motherwell were on the front foot in search of a late winner. Despite rattling the crossbar twice, the Thistle defence stood resolute to settle for a point.

    ‘Well will be frustrated to have not taken all three points but will be encouraged by their impressive display.

    Motherwell controlled the vast majority of the game and will look to build a positive run of form with a victory over Hamilton in the Lanarkshire derby next week.

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    Trials for girls’ academy

    Trials for girls’ academy

    Motherwell Girls’ Academy are hosting an academy trial session on Sunday 16 January at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.

    To take part, you simply have to turn up on the day.

    Trials will start at 11:15am and will finish at 12:30pm.

    We’re looking for players who were born between 2010 and 2012 to join the Under 12s team.

    We are also looking for players born between 2008 and 2010 to join our Under 14s team.

    Finally, we are looking for players to join the Under 16s team who are born between 2006 and 2008.

    All players must be free agents and not contracted to any club. We also advise all players take a Lateral Flow Test before attending.

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    Partick Thistle next in SWPL1

    Partick Thistle next in SWPL1

    Motherwell are back in SWPL1 action on Sunday 16 January when they take on Partick Thistle at Alliance Park. 

    Kick off is 4pm. 

    COME AND WATCH

    Tickets are priced at £5 for adults whilst children go free. 

    There is only a pay at the gate option. 

    TALE OF THE TAPE

    Motherwell and Partick Thistle faced off last weekend in the Scottish Cup. After going ahead twice in the match, Thistle advanced to the next round after scraping through after a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout.

    Partick Thistle came out on top in the last league meeting earlier this season, when they won 3-2.  

    FORM GUIDE

    Motherwell occupy sixth place in the table, after achieving ten points from the first 11 games of the season. Motherwell have faced off against the top three in their last four games and have won two games in five in SWPL1. 

    The Jags are two points behind the women of steel and currently sit in 9th place in the table. Thistle’s last league game was against Glasgow City, where the champions won 2-0.

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    Four called up for Scotland women under 19s training camp

    Four called up for Scotland women under 19s training camp

    Motherwell will be well represented in Scotland’s next Under 19s women’s training camp with four players being selected.

    Striker Jemma Hughes has been selected for her first Under 19 call up. Jemma, who broke into the Motherwell first team at the start of the season, has gone on to make 11 appearances in claret and amber, notching her first goal in the Lanarkshire derby.

    Newly signed Ciara Duff will be present at the two-day training camp, after making her Motherwell debut in the Scottish Cup on Sunday. Signed from Boroughmuir Thistle, the goalkeeper looks to be a prospect for the future.

    London Pollard also earns international recognition after her move to the women of steel. Having made three starts since her switch from Celtic, the strong and promising striker will be looking to continue her development at international level.

    Making up the four, Paige McAllister will join up with Pauline Hamill’s squad, having joined on loan from Celtic in the summer before joining permanently in January.

    “Getting four players into the 19s national squad speaks volumes of the work we are doing here at Motherwell,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

    “I’m delighted for the four players, it’s testament to the hard work and commitment they give weekly to become better players.”

    The two-day camp will take place on 18 and 19 January.

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    ‘Well exit cup at hands of Thistle

    ‘Well exit cup at hands of Thistle

    Motherwell exited the Scottish Women’s Cup on penalties after Partick Thistle twice came from behind to take the tie the distance.

    Carla Boyce netted her third Motherwell goal with a well-placed header before Freya MacDonald fired the Jags level early into the second half.

    With both sides battling for the winner late on, Leanne Crichton scored a spectacular free kick to restore Motherwell’s advantage with 12 minutes remaining. However, Cheryl McCulloch’s late header forced the game into extra time.

    Motherwell started the game brightly and came close to breaking the deadlock after only six minutes.

    Lori Gardner’s incisive through ball picked out Boyce on the left. The forward skilfully worked her way past several lacklustre challenges before firing towards goal, but her effort failed to trouble the keeper from distance.

    The women of steel continued to dominate the early stages and deservedly took the lead after 12 minutes.

    Exceptional link-up play between Gill Inglis and Gardner allowed Inglis to find space on the left, and the Motherwell captain accurately picked out Boyce in the box, who calmly placed her headed effort past Lauren McGregor to give her side the early advantage.

    Looking for a response, the hosts came close to the equaliser on the half-hour mark. Clare Docherty was left through on goal after latching onto Amy Bulloch’s well-timed through ball, but debutant goalkeeper Ciara Duff reacted quickly to produce a smart stop.

    With the half-time whistle looming, Motherwell came close to doubling their advantage. An excellent interchange of play between Inglis and Crichton left the midfielder in acres of space at the edge of the box, but her powerful effort sailed agonisingly wide of the target.

    However, the hosts pulled themselves level early into the second half. Cheryl McCulloch’s low driven cross was brilliantly parried away by Duff, but MacDonald was on hand to coolly slot her strike into the bottom left corner.

    With both sides battling for the winner in the dying stages of the game, Motherwell looked to have secured victory as Crichton stepped up and curled a spectacular free kick into the top right corner.

    Katie Rice saw a second yellow card and was given her marching orders with only minutes to go.

    Cara McBrearty’s subsequent looping free kick was easily prodded home by McCulloch deep into injury time, forcing the contest into extra time.

    With neither side able to break the deadlock in the extra 30 minutes, the closely-fought encounter would be settled from the penalty spot.

    Despite accurate spot kicks from Boyce and Chelsie Watson, Amy Anderson missed the target whilst Crichton saw her spot kick saved by McGregor, sending Thistle into the fourth round.

    Despite exiting the cup prematurely, Motherwell will be encouraged with their display after controlling large periods of the game. Paul Brownlie will look to rectify this result when the pair meet at Alliance Park in the SWPL1 later this month.

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    Partick Thistle next in Scottish Women’s Cup

    Partick Thistle next in Scottish Women’s Cup

    Motherwell get their 2022 Scottish Women’s Cup campaign underway on Sunday 9 January when they face Partick Thistle in round three. 

    Kick off is 12.30pm at Petershill Park in Glasgow. 

    HOW TO WATCH

    Tickets will be sold at the gate of the stadium. There is not an option to buy online before the match. 

    Tickets are priced at £7 for adults and kids go free. 

    Alternatively, there will be a live stream of the match on Partick Thistle Women’s YouTube channel. The stream will launch shortly before kick off.  

    TALE OF THE TAPE

    Motherwell last faced off against the Jags in September in SWPL1.

    In a back and forth game, Thistle came away with all three points in a 3-2 win. Lori Gardner and Kaela McDonald-Nguah grabbed the goals for the women of steel. 

    The sides have history in the Scottish Cup. In 2019 Motherwell came out on top in a 2-0 win after extra-time and progressed to the next round. 

    FORM GUIDE

    Both sides haven’t played since 12 December 2021.

    Thistle’s last encounter came against champions Glasgow City, where they were beaten 2-0.

    In SWPL1, the Jags last picked up points at the start of November with a 0-0 draw against Spartans. 

    Motherwell come into this cup tie after a 7-0 defeat to SWPL Cup winners Celtic before the winter break.

    The women of steel have two wins in five stretching back to the end of October. 

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    Katie Andrews goes out on loan to Glasgow Women

    Katie Andrews goes out on loan to Glasgow Women

    Goalkeeper Katie Andrews has joined Glasgow Women on loan until the end of the season.

    The 16-year-old, who joined Motherwell in the summer, joins up with the SWPL2 side to get vital game time and experience.

    “This is an opportunity for Katie to play at a very good level and help fulfil her potential,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

    “She has trained well since joining us in the summer and we are looking forward to seeing her progress.”

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    Paige McAllister joins Motherwell permanently

    Paige McAllister joins Motherwell permanently

    Paige McAllister has signed a permanent deal with Motherwell.

    Signed initially on loan from Celtic in the summer, the centre back now moves on a permanent basis from the Hoops. 

    Making six appearances thus far in the claret and amber, the number 66 joins after spending five years with Celtic. 

    “We were really excited to get Paige in the door,” head coach Paul Brownlie said. 

    “She is an exciting prospect who has looked assured and strong when she has played this season for us.

    “The loan period has allowed her to get settled and now she can kick on from here.”

    McAllister is looking to establish herself in the Motherwell team this season.

    “I believe this is the best place for my long-term development,” she added. 

    “It’s a great project here and we want to play football the right way.

    “We are a really ambitious group on and off the pitch, it’s an exciting time to be at Motherwell. 

    “If we keep building, improving and working hard I think we can take this club on a special journey.”

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    Ciara Duff signs

    Ciara Duff signs

    Motherwell have signed Scotland Under 19 goalkeeper Ciara Duff.

    Duff, who was most recently at Boroughmuir Thistle, joins up with the women of steel on a deal until the end of the season.

    “We’ve worked extremely hard to get Ciara to Motherwell,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

    “She will add real strength to the goalkeeping department.

    “She’s someone I’ve worked with previously at youth national level so I’m fully aware of the qualities she will bring to the team.

    “Ciara is still young but has lots of potential. It’s important we help her to maximise that potential.”

    Duff will wear the number 35 shirt.

    “I’m delighted to join Motherwell as this is such an exciting time for the club,” she added.

    “I’m really looking forward to working under Paul and his team, and the competitive, professional environment they have created.”

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    Partick Thistle in Scottish Women’s Cup

    Partick Thistle in Scottish Women’s Cup

    We’ve been drawn away to Partick Thistle in the third round of the Scottish Women’s Cup.

    The tie is due to be played on Sunday 9 January 2022.

    Information on the venue and kick-off time will be made available as soon as possible.