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2016–17 Motherwell F.C. Season
The 2016–17 season is Motherwell's thirty-second consecutive season in the top flight of Scottish football and the fourth in the newly established Scottish Premiership, having been promoted from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 1984–85 season. Motherwell will also compete in the League Cup and the Scottish Cup. Season review Following the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Brett Long, Jack Leitch, David Clarkson and Wes Fletcher were released by the club following the end of their contracts, whilst loan players Connor Ripley and Morgaro Gomis returned to their parent clubs. Also at the end of the 2015–16 season, first team players Steven Hammell, Stephen McManus, Craig Samson, Keith Lasley, Craig Moore, James McFadden, David Ferguson, Ben Hall and Scott McDonald were all offered new contracts, as were Under 20 players Dylan Mackin, Robbie Leith, Jack McMillan, Ross MacLean and Ryan Watters. Lasley signed a new one-year contract on 22 June 2016. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Motherwell ( sco, Mitherwall, gd, Tobar na Màthar) is a town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, south east of Glasgow. It has a population of around 32,120. Historically in the parish of Dalziel and part of Lanarkshire, Motherwell is the headquarters for North Lanarkshire Council. Geographically the River Clyde separates Motherwell from Hamilton to the west whereas the South Calder Water separates Motherwell from Carfin to the north-east and New Stevenston and Bellshill towards the north. Motherwell is also geographically attached to Wishaw and the two towns form a large urban area in North Lanarkshire, with both towns having similar populations and strong community ties. History A Roman road through central Scotland ran along Motherwell's side of the River Clyde, crossing the South Calder Water near Bothwellhaugh. At this crossing a fort and bath house were erected, but the Roman presence in Scotland did not last much later than this. Mothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Leitch
Jack Leitch (born 17 July 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Stirling Albion. A midfielder, he started his career with Motherwell and was a product of the Motherwell Academy. In 2016, he moved to Airdrieonians and had one season with the ''Diamonds''. Leitch then played for Peterhead for three seasons before signing for Stirling Albion in 2020. Career Motherwell On 30 November 2013, Leitch made his debut for Motherwell as a substitute in a surprise 1–0 defeat against Lanarkshire derby opponents Albion Rovers in the Scottish Cup. His first start came on 1 March 2014, in a 4–1 win against Heart of Midlothian. On 4 June 2014, Leitch signed a new two-year contract at Motherwell. Leitch missed a large part of the 2014–15 season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in an under-20 match against St Johnstone in October 2014. He was released by the club at the end of the 2015–16 season after his contract expired. Airdrieonians On 2 September 2016, Leitch si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott McDonald
Scott Douglas McDonald (born 21 August 1983) is an Australian former professional footballer and is the current head coach for National Premier Leagues club Gold Coast Knights. Originally a striker, McDonald could also play as an attacking midfielder. Born in Dandenong, McDonald commenced his senior footballing career with Gippsland Falcons in the National Soccer League before moving to Great Britain in 2001. He subsequently played for a wide range of clubs, including representing Southampton in the Premier League and Celtic and Motherwell in the Scottish top flight. McDonald represented Australia 26 times between 2006 and 2012. He was a member of the squad for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, where Australia finished second, as well as the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship, 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship and 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. Club career Early career McDonald began his career at Doveton, before joining Casey Comets. He made three appearances on loan from hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Hall (footballer, Born 1997)
Ben Hall (born 16 January 1997) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a defender for NIFL Premiership side Linfield. Club career Motherwell Born in Enniskillen, Hall started his career at Mountjoy United then moved to Irish League side Dungannon Swifts. In the summer of 2013, Hall signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Motherwell. In his first two seasons, Hall had become a regular in the Motherwell Under-20 setup. Hall made a surprise first team debut on 12 December 2015, starting at centre-back in a 3–1 home win over Dundee. He scored his first Motherwell goal on 30 December 2015, in a 2–0 win over St Johnstone. Brighton & Hove Albion On 14 June 2016, Hall signed a two-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion FC, initially linking up with the Seagulls' U21 team. He was released from Brighton at the end of the 2018–19 season. In January 2018, he went on loan to Notts County until the end of the season, in order to get more experience ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Ferguson (footballer, Born 1996)
David Ferguson (born 24 March 1996) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for East Kilbride. Ferguson is a product of the Motherwell Academy. He has also played for Ayr United and Peterhead, and has spent time on loan at Alloa Athletic, Annan Athletic, Airdrieonians, Dumbarton and Berwick Rangers. Career Motherwell On 13 August 2014, Ferguson made his debut for Motherwell as a half-time substitute in a narrow 1–0 defeat against Dundee United. On 27 March 2015, Ferguson moved on loan to Scottish Championship club Alloa Athletic until 16 May 2015. Ferguson moved on loan to Annan Athletic on 1 September 2015, on a deal until January 2016. After his loan deal at Annan ended, Ferguson moved on loan to Airdrieonians, alongside fellow Well player Dylan Mackin. Ferguson signed a new one-year contract with Motherwell on 26 May 2016. He was released by the club in May 2017, at the end of his contract. Ayr United Ferguson signed for Ayr United in July 2017, before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James McFadden
James Henry McFadden (born 14 April 1983) is a Scottish football coach and former professional player who played as a forward. McFadden started his playing career with Motherwell, where he came to prominence in the 2002–03 season by scoring 19 goals and winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year award. Everton signed McFadden for £1.25 million in 2003. McFadden struggled to hold down a regular place in the Everton first-team and moved to Birmingham City for £5 million in January 2008. A serious injury meant that McFadden missed most of the 2010–11 season and the ''Blues'', who were relegated in his absence, decided not to renew his contract. McFadden signed again for the ''Toffees'' on a free transfer in October 2011, after regaining his fitness, and spent three months with Sunderland in 2012. Towards the end of his playing career, McFadden had two further spells at Motherwell, either side of a year at St Johnstone. During his third stint with Motherwell, McFad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Moore (footballer, Born 1994)
Craig Moore (born 16 August 1994) is a Scottish association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward for Darvel F.C., Darvel. Moore has previously played for Motherwell F.C., Motherwell and has had loan spells with Cowdenbeath F.C., Cowdenbeath and Ayr United. Career Moore started his career with Motherwell, playing for Motherwell F.C. Reserve and Youth squads, their youth teams up to under-20 level. On 31 January 2013, he went on a one-month loan to Cowdenbeath F.C., Cowdenbeath of the Scottish First Division, First Division, making his first-team debut as a substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Raith Rovers F.C., Raith Rovers. That loan was then extended to the end of the season on 6 March 2013. On 25 March 2013, after five appearances and four goals on loan at Cowdenbeath F.C., Cowdenbeath, Moore signed a new contract with parent club Motherwell until Summer 2015. On 8 August 2013, Moore made his debut for Motherwell appearing as a substitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Lasley
Keith William Robert Lasley (born 21 September 1979) is a Scottish retired football midfielder, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Premiership club St Mirren. During his playing career, Lasley played for Motherwell, Plymouth Argyle and Blackpool. Life and career According to '' Daily Record'' article, Lasley was born in Paisley, Scotland. However, the official Motherwell site lists his birthplace as Glasgow. He joined Motherwell in 1999 from Paisley side Gleniffer Thistle, but had to wait 18 months to make his first team debut. He established himself in the team during the 2001–02 season and played regularly up until leaving the club in the summer of 2004 when he chose to not renew his contract. He scored nine goals in 97 appearances. Lasley joined Plymouth Argyle in June 2004, having signed a two-year contract with the club. He made 24 league appearances in the Championship during the 2004–05 campaign, but lost his place in the team the following sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Samson
Craig Ian Samson (born 1 April 1984) is a Scottish football player and coach who is currently with Aberdeen. Samson is a former Scotland under-21 internationalist, having made six appearances between 2004 and 2005. He began his playing career with Kilmarnock, but made only one league appearance and spent time on loan to Queen of the South and St Johnstone before leaving the club in 2005. He then spent a season each with Dundee United, Ross County, Dundee, Hereford United and Ayr United. In 2010, Samson joined St Mirren, where he played for three years and won the Scottish League Cup in 2013. He rejoined his first club, Kilmarnock, in May 2013. Samson left Kilmarnock in August 2015 and subsequently signed for Motherwell. After a second spell with St Mirren, Samson retired as a player to become goalkeeping coach at Sunderland. He has since held similar positions with Rochdale, Hibernian and Aberdeen. Playing career Early career Samson began his career with Kilmarnock and made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen McManus
Stephen David McManus (born 10 September 1982) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player who is a first team coach at Scottish Premiership club Celtic. McManus, who played as a centre-back, was a product of Celtic's youth academy and rose through the ranks to become first team captain ahead of the 2007–08 season. He held this position until his move to Middlesbrough in 2010. After two loan spells with Bristol City, McManus finished his career with four seasons at Motherwell. McManus also captained the Scotland national team, and made 26 international appearances between 2006 and 2010. Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry described him as "the last of an ancient breed",TEN THINGS: Stephen McManus Middlesbrough F.C. in the sense that his 'no-nonsense' defending style had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Hammell
Steven Hammell (born 18 February 1982) is a Scottish football coach and former player, who manages Scottish Premiership club Motherwell. Hammell played as a left-back for Motherwell in almost 500 league games across two spells, either side of a stint with Southend United. Hammell also played once for Scotland, in 2004. Hammell retired from playing in 2018. After a period as Motherwell's academy director, he became their manager in August 2022. Career Motherwell Born in Glasgow, Hammell joined the youth system of Motherwell at the age of fifteen, after Alex McLeish and John Park came to his house and managed to persuade Hammell to take up football full-time. He was loaned out to Bearsden Boys Club, helping them win the league. Upon his return to Motherwell, he made his debut against Aberdeen at Pittodrie at the age of eighteen and thereafter became a regular in the side, making over 200 league appearances across seven campaigns. Southend United Hammell joined Southend United in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgaro Gomis
Morgaro Lima Gomis (born 14 July 1985) is a Senegalese professional footballer who last played as a defensive midfielder for Kelantan United. Starting his career in France, Gomis spent most of his early career in English non-League football before moving to Scottish Football League side Cowdenbeath. His performances earned him a move to Dundee United in January 2007, where he exceeded expectations and was young player of the year for 2007–08. He was part of the Dundee United side that won the Scottish Cup in 2010 and was the first African to have played 100 times for the club. He left the club when his contract expired at the end of the 2010–11 season to join Football League Championship side Birmingham City. Gomis left Birmingham City in July 2013, having made 43 appearances for the club. He then rejoined Dundee United for a season before signing for Hearts in 2014. In 2016, he was loaned to Motherwell and made 10 appearances for the club before joining Kelantan in July 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
