The 2007–08 season was

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's 10th season in the

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, and their 23rd consecutive season in the top division of Scottish football. Because of finishing 3rd in the SPL, the club managed to qualify for Europe in the UEFA Cup, their first season in Europe for 13 years.

Important events

* 18 June 2007 – Motherwell name Mark McGhee as their new manager, replacing Maurice Malpas, who was sacked at the end of the previous season. * 4 August 2007 – The first

fixture of the season (against St Mirren) ends in a 1–0 win at Love Street. * 25 August 2007 – Motherwell play at Fir Park as the away team for the first time in their history, in a match with Gretna, who are groundsharing for the season. Motherwell win the match 2-1 * 29 August 2007 – The first League Cup fixture of the season against Raith Rovers ends in a 3–1 win at Fir Park. Motherwell advance to the Third Round. * 31 October 2007 – Motherwell are eliminated from the League Cup against

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, ending in a 2–1 defeat at Fir Park * 29 December 2007 – Captain Phil O'Donnell dies after collapsing on the pitch during Motherwell's 5–3 win over Dundee United. A post mortem reveals left ventricular failure of the heart. Motherwell's next two games (against Hibernian and

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) are postponed as a mark of respect. Players wear O'Donnell's signature on their shirts for the rest of the season.Motherwell Captain O'Donnell Dies
BBC Sport, ''29 December 2007'' * 4 January 2008 – The funeral of Phil O'Donnell is held at St. Mary's Church,

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.Footballer Died Of Heart Failure
BBC News, ''1 January 2008'' * 12 January 2008 – The first Scottish Cup fixture of the season against Hearts (also the first match Motherwell play since O'Donnell's death) ends in a 2–2 draw at Tynecastle. Motherwell win the replay 1–0. The club advance to the Fifth Round. * 4 February 2008 – Motherwell are eliminated from the Scottish Cup after a 2–1 defeat to

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at Fir Park. * 10 May 2008 – Motherwell beat Aberdeen 2–1 to all but seal their place in next seasons UEFA Cup. Hibernian's 2–0 defeat to Celtic confirms Motherwell's place in Europe for the first time in 13 years. * 22 May 2008 – The final

fixture of the season against Hibernian ends in a 2–0 win at Easter Road.

Squad

''Updated 5 December 2010''

Transfers

In

Loans in

Out

Loans out

Released

Competitions

Overview

Premier League

Table

Results summary

Results by round

Results

Motherwell FC season 2007-08
''Fir Park Corner''

Scottish Cup 2007–08

Scottish League Cup 2007–08

Squad statistics

Appearances

''Motherwell F.C. 2007-08 Statistics
''Motherwell F.C. Official Site''Motherwell FC season 2007-08
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