Toxteth O'Grady

Desperately poor first half. We've created virtually nothing. Saturday's exertions possibly telling.

Haven't seen this posted... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cedric-kipre-talks-new-motherwell-12293418 Cedric Kipre talks new Motherwell deal with defender set to put pen to paper for third time in nine months The 21-year-old stopper has been a hit with the Fir Park faithful and insists he's in the perfect place to continue his development. 18SHARES By Michael Gannon 04:30, 3 APR 2018 SPORT 18SHARES Get Sport updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Cedric Kipre is ready to sign on the dotted line at Motherwell for a third time in nine months. And the defender wants to celebrate by snapping up silverware with the Steelmen. The 21-year-old penned a one-year deal when he arrived from Leicester last July but added an extra 12 months just six weeks later and is now set to land an even longer-term contract. ADVERTISING inRead invented by Teads The former PSG youth – who last month earned his first call-up to the Ivory Coast senior squad – admitted he’s at the perfect club to continue his development and he has set his sights on dumping Aberdeen in next week’s Scottish Cup semi at Hampden. Cedric Kipre (Image: SNS) READ MORE Facing Motherwell in semi-final won't distract us from league duties insists Aberdeen assistant Tony Docherty The centre-back suffered heartache in the Betfred Cup Final against Celtic but is determined to go all the way this time. Kipre will face the Dons on league duty tonight and said: “We are still negotiating so we will see what happens. “Hopefully in the next few days it will be signed because I am happy to stay. I am feeling good. “I am still young and have a lot to learn. I still make mistakes so have to keep progressing. We’ll see where it takes me one day. “There is lot to achieve here. We have the opportunity to get to another final and hopefully this time we can go on and win it.” Kipre admitted the last month has been a rollercoaster with his controversial red card in the draw with Celtic, his international call-up and then the dramatic 2-2 draw with Rangers at the weekend. The youngster’s feet have barely hit the floor but while Well boss Stephen Robinson reckons it’s only a matter of time before the centre-half makes a move to the English top flight, Kipre revealed he’s happy to stay in Scotland for the foreseeable future. READ MORE Motherwell and Aberdeen squads revealed ahead of Fir Park clash He said: “It has been a crazy few weeks. Obviously the red card wasn’t good but the decision was changed and it was great to be involved in the international team. “I have had a decent season and the call-up was a nice reward. “It showed I made a good decision coming here. I wanted to play men’s football, play regularly and I have managed to do that here. It’s nice to hear the manager say I will be playing in the English Premier League soon but I know I still have a lot to learn.” Kipre’s sending off against Celtic was overturned after an appeal and he insisted the clash with Scott Brown didn’t merit a red. The Hoops skipper has been involved in running battles with several rivals in recent weeks with red cards shown to Aberdeen’s Sam Cosgrove and Ross County’s Andrew Davies either side of the Motherwell man’s ordering off. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers accused rivals of putting a bullseye on his captain’s back – but Kipre insisted his flashpoint was nothing personal. Kipre clashed with Scott Brown at Fir Park He said: “He’s not a target. He is a player like everyone else. It didn’t matter if it’s Hearts or Hibs or anyone, it’s the same thing.” Meanwhile, Well boss Robinson is adamant tonight’s Dons clash won’t be a dress rehearsal for Hampden on April 14. He said: “It’ll be treated as a separate entity. Aberdeen have had a super season and are going for second spot so I don’t think anyone will be saving anything or trying to keep secrets ahead of the semi-final. “Both teams want to win and it will be a competitive fixture. I’ll be setting up to win the game.”

Seemingly there hasn't been as much interest in the official buses this time either.

Motherwell: Carson, Tait, Cadden, McHugh, Main, Frear, Bowman, Dunne, Aldred, Kipré, Campbell. Motherwell subs: Griffiths, Hendrie, Grimshaw, Bigirimana, Petravicius, Newell, MacLean.

My mate is a Dons fan, and he couldn't get tickets in the North Stand so had to settle for the West. So presumably they've sold their North allocation already.

Just noticed that St Johnstone have gone above us in the table after beating Hamilton tonight. Had no idea that match was taking place.

I checked with the club, and they are definitely selling tickets for all three stands starting tomorrow.

Agree completely with the above posts. It's going to do nothing for generating atmosphere, plus will look ridiculous on TV.

http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2018/03/22/cedric-kipre-wins-red-card-appeal/ Cédric Kipré wins red card appeal Thursday, March 22, 2018 Cédric Kipré has won his appeal against the red card shown to him against Celtic. A claim of wrongful dismissal was accepted by a judicial panel at Hampden Park on Thursday, overturning the decision and cancelling a resulting two-game suspension. A yellow card will instead be added to the player’s record for the incident. Kipré will now be available for selection for Motherwell’s next match at home to Rangers on March 31. The 21-year-old, who is currently on international duty with Ivory Coast, was initially ruled by referee Craig Thomson to have committed violent conduct in a clash with Scott Brown in Sunday’s 0-0 draw. The test for violent conduct, according to the laws of the game, is that a player “must either use or attempt to use excessive force or brutality against an opponent when not challenging for the ball.” The judicial panel ruled that Kipré’s actions did not use excessive force or brutality against his opponent. “We are pleased that the panel ruled in Cédric’s favour,” manager Stephen Robinson said of the decision. “It is a sensible outcome, something that all parties agree with. “Cédric is now available for our upcoming games, which are hugely important as we try and reach the top six. We can now draw a line under things and move on.”

Kipre called up by Ivory Coast for the first time.

Hoping Jamie Murphy gets a decent reception. Unlikely I know.

I still don't know why they couldn't sell concession tickets in the south stand for the League Cup semi and final, but seemingly it's ok in the Scottish?

http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2018/03/21/semi-final-ticket-information-4/ Semi final ticket information Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Tickets for Motherwell’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi final with Aberdeen will go on sale on Monday, March 26. Season ticket holders and Well Society members will be entitled to purchase first on an exclusive basis. Each individual can buy up to five tickets each. The ticket office and Chapman office at Fir Park will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm for ticket sales. It will also be open from 10am until kick off, and for one hour after, at the match with Rangers on Saturday, March 31. A public sale will start on Monday, April 2. The ticket office will be open on this day from 9am to 1pm. It will be open from 9am to 5pm the rest of the week and will also be open until kick off ahead of the match with Aberdeen on Tuesday, April 3. The match at Hampden Park will be played on Saturday, April 14. Kick off is at 12.15pm. Ticket information for the match is as follows: William Hill South Stand and North Stand £30 Adult / £15 Concessions East Stand £20 Adult / £10 Concessions Concessions are regarded as those aged under 16 and those aged 65 and over. Additional information Telephone bookings will be taken. A £1 admin charge will be applied per telephone booking. Delivery is available for any fan who cannot collect from us and who is not local. Tickets will be sent recorded delivery but the decision to have tickets posted is at the supporter’s risk and reprints will not be available. A £2.50 admin/postage charge will be added to each ticket, capped at £10. Our signing section will be in areas F2 and F3 in the east stand. Any fan requiring ambulant or wheelchair tickets should contact Brian Davidson on 07725 917151 or email brian@mfcdsa.com. Getting to Hampden The club are operating a bus from the Cooper Bar on the day of the game. The bar will be open before departure for food and drink. The bus, which will take supporters to and from Hampden Park, will cost £8. Supporters can buy by calling 01698 333333 or visiting the ticket office at Fir Park. Semi final hospitality Come and enjoy the day in style with our pre and post-match hospitality here at Fir Park. For just £80, you can get: Your match ticket Hot breakfast roll Match programme Official bus to and from Hampden Park Pay bar facility at Fir Park Hot buffet served at Fir Park on your return You can buy online or call to book on 01698 333333.

http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2018/03/19/club-to-appeal-cedric-kipre-red-card/ Club to appeal Cédric Kipré red card Monday, March 19, 2018 Motherwell Football Club have lodged an appeal against the red card shown to Cédric Kipré in Sunday’s fixture with Celtic. The French defender was dismissed for violent conduct by referee Craig Thomson in the 41st minute of the Ladbrokes Premiership match. The club believes this is a case of wrongful dismissal and, having submitted a Player Reference to the Scottish FA on behalf of the player, the matter will now go to a fast track tribunal. The principal hearing will take place on Thursday, 22 March 2018.

Craig Thomson is the ref. FFS.

Tanner out long term :'( https://twitter.com/MotherwellFC/status/974224331491500033

4 points behind Hearts with a game in hand? Given our run in I admit it's unlikely, but we're still in with a chance. A win against Accies is a must, which will hopefully have followed a Hibs victory in the Edinburgh derby the previous evening.

I see the club are running buses again... Getting to Hampden The club are operating a bus from the Cooper Bar on the day of the game. The bar will be open before departure for food and drink. The bus, which will take supporters to and from Hampden Park, will cost £8. Supporters will be able to buy this shortly. Semi final hospitality Come and enjoy the day in style with our pre and post-match hospitality here at Fir Park. For just £80, you can get: Your match ticket Hot breakfast roll Match programme Official bus to and from Hampden Park Pay bar facility at Fir Park Hot buffet served at Fir Park on your return

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/william-hill-scottish-cup-semi-final-details-confirmed/?rid=14258 William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final details confirmed Tuesday 6 March 2018 The dates of this year’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi-finals have been confirmed, with Motherwell v Aberdeen or Kilmarnock on Saturday 14 April and Celtic v Rangers on Sunday 15 April. Both matches will be live on Sky Sports, with Saturday’s game also live on BBC Scotland. The live televised matches are as follows: Motherwell v Aberdeen or Kilmarnock Saturday 14 April 2018 (kick-off 12.15pm) | Live on BBC Scotland and Sky Sports Hampden Park, Glasgow Celtic v Rangers Sunday 15 April 2018 (kick-off 2.30pm) | Live on Sky Sports Hampden Park, Glasgow The ticket prices are as follows: North & William Hill South Stands - Adults: £30 Concessions*: £15 East & West Stands - Adults: £20 Concessions*: £10 *Concessions: Under-16s & 65 years and over.

Now Tuesday April 3rd https://twitter.com/MotherwellFC/status/971045717296013315?s=20

I was about to post something similar. Coming along the M74 from Motherwell it definitely make sense for us to have the East Stand.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43184797

Do you not think the home support today was a bit embarrassing?

Motherwell: Carson, Tait, Cadden, McHugh, Main, Dunne, Aldred, Kipré, Campbell, Çiftçi, Tanner Motherwell subs: Griffiths, Bigirimana, Frear, Bowman, Rose, Newell, Maguire