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  9. Motherwell Fc Memorabilia Thread

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    2 hours ago, GazzyB said:

    I have a program from 21st October 1970 from our Texaco Cup 2nd round 1st leg away to Spurs, free to a good home if anyone wants it. Just DM me your address by Tuesday.

     

    Apparently it cost one shilling back then, bargain. 

    I would gladly take that programme from you if you are really sure you want to give it away.

    I've tried to send you a message, but it says you aren't allowed to receive them.

  10. Former Motherwell Fc Players Thread

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    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/keith-lasley-set-motherwell-exit-26708191

    Keith Lasley set for Motherwell exit as Fir Park icon closes in on St Mirren chief executive role

    Lasley is set to end a 15-year association with the Steelmen after being lined up to be Tony Fitzpatrick's replacement.

    Motherwell stalwart Keith Lasley will quit Fir Park to replace Tony Fitzpatrick as St Mirren’s new chief executive.

    Record Sport understands a compensation package has been agreed between the clubs, with Lasley set to take the reins in Paisley at the end of this campaign.

    The 42-year-old has spent the last 15 years as a player and coach in Lanarkshire but is now set to link up with former Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson after being head hunted by Saints’ board.

    An announcement is expected before the end of this week but a source close to the deal told us: “Keith is excited at the vision St Mirren’s board have laid out for the club and wants to play a part in those plans.”

    Lasley played for Motherwell from 1999 to 2004, leaving to spend just two years at Plymouth Argyle before returning in 2006.

    He retired from playing in 2017 to immediately step into the role as Robinson's assistant, and stepped up as interim boss when Robinson resigned in December 2020.

    Graham Alexander was happy to keep him on and Lasley penned a new one year deal last summer to bring him in line with the boss and fellow assistant Chris Lucketti.

    But with that deal close to expiring he finally appears set to move on.

  11. 2022/23 ins & outs discussion

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    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/motherwell-st-mirren-transfer-battle-26703585

    Motherwell and St Mirren in transfer battle for ex-Steelman as Blackburn contract approaches expiry date

    The defender has been linked with a return to ML1 after spending the season back down south.

    Motherwell are reportedly battling with St Mirren for ex-defender Tyler Magloire as his contract at Blackburn Rovers comes to a close.

    The pacy defender spent the second half of last season loan at Fir Park from the English Championship side, and returned south in the summer.

    After making four second tier appearances for Tony Mowbray's side before Halloween, he failed to make another before heading to League Two side Northampton Town on loan.

    His loan with the Cobblers has been prematurely ended by injury.

    A decision on his future now awaits after 10 appearances at Sixfields as the 23-year-old's deal at Blackburn expires in June.

    Fir Park boss Alexander is now believed to be keen on bringing him back to the Scottish Premiership.

    But ex-'Well gaffer Stephen Robinson reportedly wants him at St Mirren, according to transfer guru Alan Nixon's Patreon.

  15. Motherwell v Celtic 06/02/22

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    Interesting stat about our home support at these games...

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alan-burrows-tells-celtic-fans-26162983

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    Alan Burrows tells Celtic fans why they were 'locked out' of Motherwell and reveals surprising Rangers fact

    The Motherwell CEO states the club have got the most season tickets sales in their 136-year history but only SIXTY percent showed for recent Celtic clash

    Motherwell chief executive Alan Burrows has addressed several angry Celtic fans who claim they were 'locked out' of last weekend's Scottish Premiership clash with the Steelmen.

     

    There were only 7,421 inside the 13,742 capacity Fir Park for Sunday's 4-0 defeat to the league leaders.

     

    But the popular director has taken to Twitter to explain why this had to happen.

     

    "We have three home stands, all of which have Motherwell season ticket holders, who have paid for their seat," said Burrows via a selection of tweets.

     

    "They haven’t committed their cash to support the club to be shifted about when there’s a more financially convenient situation. Our club have previously taken that route in the past, and all it does is erode the belief in trying to build something bigger and deeper within our support. As it happens, we've got more season ticket holders now than we've ever had at any point in our 136-year history.

    "A part of that is, in my view, is supporters genuinely believing that you make decisions with their best interests at heart, even if it's to the detriment of a short-term cash injection. It's a longer term project to grow our own supporter base and that means you have to make long-term calls.

     

    "Ideally I'd be able to fit everyone in who wants to go to games, and people (home or away fans) wouldn't miss out."

    Many fans have praised Burrows transparency with supporters as well as him putting the 'home support first'.

    One fan replied saying, "In addition, and Alan might be able to advise if it is still the case, we have more Motherwell fans - season ticket and PATG, who attend other league fixtures and choose not to submit themselves to the games involving Glasgow clubs."

    Burrows response was an interesting one which could explain why there were so many empty seats during Sunday's clash.

     

    "Oh, absolutely. By far our lowest attended matches (from a home support point of view) are Rangers / Celtic games. It (ST attendance) was as low as 60% for the last one, would you believe (adjusted kick-off time do play a significant part in that too)."

     

    Motherwell face a trip to Tannadice on Wednesday evening before back-to-back home games against Aberdeen.

     

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  18. Ross County v Motherwell 18/1/22

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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-59953823

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    Restrictions on outdoor events likely to be lifted
    Published 32 minutes ago

    The move would allow football fans to return to stadiums

    The lifting of restrictions on large outdoor events in Scotland is expected to be announced this afternoon.

    The move would allow football fans to return to stadiums when the Scottish Premiership's winter break ends next week.

    It will also avoid Scotland's Six Nations rugby matches having to be played behind closed doors at Murrayfield.

    A limit of 500 people at outdoor events has been in place since Boxing Day.

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will confirm in a statement at 14:20 whether that limit will remain in place.

    It is understood that the latest data on the virus has increased the Scottish government's optimism that the situation could soon begin to improve.

    Premiership football teams started their winter break early after the crowd limit was imposed, with matches due to return next Monday when Celtic host Hibernian at Celtic Park.

    Many football fans believe the sport was unfairly singled out by the restrictions.

    Large Hogmanay events, including the famous street party in Edinburgh, were also cancelled.

    The restrictions on outdoor events were among a series of measures imposed by the Scottish government in an attempt to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

    Limits of 100 people were placed on indoor standing events or 200 if they were seated, while nightclubs had to close and pubs and restaurants had to bring back table service for alcohol and a one-metre distance between different groups of people.

    People were also urged not to meet in groups of more than three households.

    But the latest Scottish government Covid report showed that average daily cases in Scotland (2,824 per one million population in the week to 6 January) were higher than in England (2,615 per one million), which has fewer Covid restrictions.

    It is not yet known whether any other restrictions will be lifted by the first minister.

    Mark Woolhouse, professor of infectious disease epidemiology at Edinburgh University, told BBC Scotland on Monday that there was a "complete lack of necessity to keep us indoors" because "the virus does not transmit outdoors".

    He added: "Somehow, through the scientific advisory systems and the politicians, this didn't get translated into public health action.

    "As a result we all spent a lot of time having our activities curtailed for very little effect and far too long in my view."

    But Scotland's national clinical director, Prof Jason Leitch, insisted that the restrictions had helped to reduce the spread of Omicron.

    He said: "I think the protections reduce the size of the wave and they also potentially elongate the wave to allow you to get more people vaccinated and spread the hospitalisations and intensive care cases out over a longer period."

     

  22. 2021/2022 Rebuild

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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59796062

    Tony Watt: Motherwell striker to sign for Dundee United next season

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    By Jane LewisBBC Scotland

    Last updated on1 minute ago1 minute ago.From the sectionDundee Utd

    Zander Clark and Tony Watt Tony Watt has been the Scottish Premiership's leading scorer this season

    Scottish Premiership top scorer Tony Watt will play for Dundee United next season after agreeing a pre-contract.

    The 27-year-old has scored 19 times for Motherwell but turned down an improved deal to stay at Fir Park.

    Watt, who has been capped once for Scotland, signed for Motherwell in February 2020 after spells abroad in Belgium and Bulgaria.

    He was an unused substitute in the Lanarkshire side's 2-1 win over Livingston on Sunday.

    However, Motherwell assistant manager Chris Lucketti told BBC Scotland that the club won't have an issue playing him in future games.

    "We'll just see what happens with Tony," said Lucketti.

    "While Tony is here I'm sure he'll give everything to the cause.

    United will be Watt's 13th club having also played for Celtic, Hearts, and St Johnstone.

    Dundee United declined to comment.

  23. 2021/2022 Rebuild

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    Nobody giving much away

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59715614

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    Assistant manager Chris Lucketti said afterwards they would need to "see what happens" in regard to the league's leading marksman and "who knows what the month will bring"..

     

    https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/tony-watt-dundee-united-boss-has-say-on-reported-signing-of-motherwell-striker-and-key-moment-in-hibs-game-3507605

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    Reports claim that the Tannadice outfit have agreed a three-year deal with cinch Premiership’s top scorer and that the two clubs are in negotiations over a fee for a January transfer rather than waiting until the summer.

    When asked about the Watt situation in the wake of Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Hibs, Courts said: "There's nothing to report on that. I've been speaking to the club in terms of what we need in reinforcements in January and we would like to strengthen up the pitch in terms of creativity and in goalscoring. That player is contracted to another club so it's difficult to speak about that."I would like to think we can bring someone in during January or at the end of the season.

    "I'm not aware of anyone signing a pre-contract as of yet."

     

     

  25. Motherwell v Livingston 26/12/2021

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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59754242

    Motherwell say TV is not the deciding factor over bringing winter break forward

    By Phil Goodlad
    BBC Scotland
    Last updated onLess than a minute ago

    There are three scheduled live TV matches in the Premiership over the festive period

    A decision on whether to bring forward the Scottish Premiership's winter break will not be determined by broadcasting deals, says Motherwell's Alan Burrows.

    Ten of the 12 top-flight clubs, including Well, want an earlier break to coincide with reduced crowd numbers coming into force on Sunday.

    The league will stop for 23 days after Hibernian v Hearts on 3 January, one of three live TV games before the break.

    "We have games on Sky that are regularly postponed," said Burrows.

    "Clubs need to recognise Sky's role in this. My understanding is that the Sky contract is for x number of games that they get to pick based on the parameters that exist within the contract. But there isn't anything that says x game have to be played on x date."

    The Scottish government announced on Tuesday that, from 26 December, outdoor sporting events in Scotland can have a maximum of 500 people in attendance for a period of three weeks.

    Premiership clubs, who are scheduled to play Scottish Cup games on the weekend of 20-22 January, met on Tuesday night.

    The majority are in favour of shifting the league's mid-season pause to a Boxing Day start and Burrows told Good Morning Scotland a decision could be announced on Wednesday.

    Livingston manager David Martindale says the league should "explore a way of postponing these fixtures and try and play them at a later date when fans are allowed back".

    "I've spoken to my players and players at other clubs, and everybody's kind of at the same opinion that they would rather not play the fixture than in front of 500 fans," he added.

    The Scottish Championship and and Leagues 1 and 2 do not have a scheduled winter break while the SWPL is currently on hiatus until 16 January.

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