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Calum Ward // How I became a record-breaker

Calum Ward arrived in ML1 simply to cover in the goalkeeping department. Extensive injuries saw a number of keepers ruled out of action, and Ward arrived off the back of playing in Finland to be the number three choice. That first six months saw Ward only take part in training sessions, with his only chance to make his debut dismissed due to other factors. But he did enough to earn a new contract, and with Jens Berthel Askou arriving, Ward saw it as a fresh start and backed himself to play more minutes. But even during pre-season, Ward never expected to play. But when first choice Aston Oxborough picked up an injury, Ward was drafted in and quickly became the keeper for the club. Supporters were wary, with a lack of first-team exposure of great concern regarding the Englishman. This paired with a couple of unfortunate errors early on in the season saw many write the keeper off. But not only did Ward, through the use of analysis with goalkeeping coach Neil Alexander and thorough training sessions, prove the doubters wrong; he has gone on to be an influential member in the team that has adopted a bold and advanced style of play. The system sees Ward sometimes become a centre-back and relies on the keeper being able to adapt well under pressure. Ward has passed with flying colours, as he has smashed the club-record for number of clean sheets in a season, with Ward currently on 20 in all competitions, surpassing Darren Randolph's decade-long record. He has also matched his goalkeeping coaches' record for number of clean sheets for a non-Rangers or Celtic goalkeeping in a Premiership season, with the team also setting a new record for nine consecutive clean sheets at home.

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It could prove pivotal // Motherwell 0-0 Hibernian

It was 4th vs 5th once again in the William Hill Premiership, as Motherwell looked to extend the gap to Hibernian below.  Off the back of two defeats, Motherwell were looking to bounce back in style and looked on course to do so when Elijah Just found the back of the net midway through the first half.  But his effort was scratched out by VAR for offside, and for the rest of the afternoon, chances were few and far between. But the point could prove crucial come matchday 38, with Motherwell strengthening their grip on European qualification for next season.

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February: Ignoring the noise

Another month, another five games. February was jam-packed as the Steelmen continued to catch the headlines.  Action against Rangers, Aberdeen, St Mirren and Dundee United resulted in another successful month. But the mindset doesn't change, and as Tawanda Maswanhise and Elliot Watt say, we'll let everyone else do the talking off the pitch. We will remain focused and ignore the noise.

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Calum Ward // How I became a record-breaker

Calum Ward arrived in ML1 simply to cover in the goalkeeping department. Extensive injuries saw a number of keepers ruled out of action, and Ward arrived off the back of playing in Finland to be the number three choice. That first six months saw Ward only take part in training sessions, with his only chance to make his debut dismissed due to other factors. But he did enough to earn a new contract, and with Jens Berthel Askou arriving, Ward saw it as a fresh start and backed himself to play more minutes. But even during pre-season, Ward never expected to play. But when first choice Aston Oxborough picked up an injury, Ward was drafted in and quickly became the keeper for the club. Supporters were wary, with a lack of first-team exposure of great concern regarding the Englishman. This paired with a couple of unfortunate errors early on in the season saw many write the keeper off. But not only did Ward, through the use of analysis with goalkeeping coach Neil Alexander and thorough training sessions, prove the doubters wrong; he has gone on to be an influential member in the team that has adopted a bold and advanced style of play. The system sees Ward sometimes become a centre-back and relies on the keeper being able to adapt well under pressure. Ward has passed with flying colours, as he has smashed the club-record for number of clean sheets in a season, with Ward currently on 20 in all competitions, surpassing Darren Randolph's decade-long record. He has also matched his goalkeeping coaches' record for number of clean sheets for a non-Rangers or Celtic goalkeeping in a Premiership season, with the team also setting a new record for nine consecutive clean sheets at home.

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It could prove pivotal // Motherwell 0-0 Hibernian

It was 4th vs 5th once again in the William Hill Premiership, as Motherwell looked to extend the gap to Hibernian below.  Off the back of two defeats, Motherwell were looking to bounce back in style and looked on course to do so when Elijah Just found the back of the net midway through the first half.  But his effort was scratched out by VAR for offside, and for the rest of the afternoon, chances were few and far between. But the point could prove crucial come matchday 38, with Motherwell strengthening their grip on European qualification for next season.

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Jens Berthel Askou reacts to Hibernian stalemate

Jens Berthel Askou gives his verdict on a goalless draw with Hibernian at Fir Park.

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Tom Sparrow previews Hibernian

Tom Sparrow is quizzed on his own development this season, with all the learnings along the way.  Despite the most recent two losses, Sparrow isn't concerned and is fully focused on putting on a strong display from now until the end of the season.

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Jens Berthel Askou ahead of Hibernian

Manager Jens Berthel Askou discusses the recent Scotland squad that contained no Motherwell players, giving his opinion on his players' omissions.  Askou talks about the importance of Saturday's fixtures against Hibernian, and what it would do to consolidate fourth place.

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Big moments change games // Celtic 3-1 Motherwell

Motherwell were looking to bounce back from the disappointment in Dundee last weekend and eye a second victory over Celtic this season.  Heading to Parkhead is never an easy task, but Jens Berthel Askou's men looked to play their usual style and cause an upset in Glasgow. Elijah Just got Motherwell ahead in the first-half, with the lead being cancelled out just minutes later, however, through Yang. The game would be decided in the 70th minute when Longelo was sent off and a penalty was awarded and scored by Celtic, to give them a goal and a man advantage going into the latter stages. Yang scored his second to end the game as a contest, as Motherwell now put full focus on next weekend's match against Hibernian.

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Jens Bethel Askou reacts to defeat at Celtic Park

Jens Berthel Askou gives his views on 10-man Motherwell's defeat to Celtic in Glasgow.