Vice Captain Stephen O'Donnell made his return from injury last weekend against Dundee United. The full-back has been impressed with how the team have been playing but insists there is still room for improvement.  He says that hitting a points total that will keep Motherwell safe in the division is the first priority and anything beyond that will be assessed if it's achieved. O'Donnell is looking forward to playing on the Friday night, although he insists that competition for places is high in the squad and he'll need to work hard to get back in the team.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell reveals he has spoken with head of referees Willie Collum following the match against Dundee United. Kettlewell discusses his thoughts on the use of VAR in Scotland, as well as how difficult a job the officials have.  The Motherwell boss was in the stand for that win over United and is looking forward to being back in the dugout. He says the team are in a great spot but nobody is too high in these good moments, just like they're not too low in the bad moment

It wad fourth versus fifth in the William Hill Premiership at Fir Park, with Dundee United making the trip down from the city of discovery.  Both teams knew that the winner would sit fourth in the table following the match, and a tight game was what followed. Motherwell got off to the best possible start with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos netting inside the first minute. A dubious penalty decision would get United level before ten minutes. Andy Halliday and Stamatelopoulos got on the scoresheet prior to the half time mark, with the Steelmen sitting pretty. However, Jim Goodwin's side didn't go away and Sam Dalby would find the back of the net to half the deficit. Tom Sparrow returned to action and made an impact from the bench, scoring his third of the season. Former Motherwell man Louis Moult got his second goal of the season at Fir Park but Motherwell held on for an impressive win.

Assistant manager Stephen Frail speaks following Motherwell's 4-3 victory over Dundee United in the William Hill Premiership.

Having made his first appearance of the season against St Mirren last weekend, Sam Nicholson reflects on what he describes as his most frustrating injury in his career, and talks about how good it feels to be back in action.  Admitting he still needs to build up fitness and sharpness, Nicholson is determined to build up his minutes in a Motherwell shirt this season and also explains how the tightness of the group helped him through his darker days.

Assistant Manager Stephen Frail will be leading in the dugout this weekend due to manager Stuart Kettlewell serving a one-game touchline ban but insists that this won't alter any pre-match messaging and says the manager will be in constant contact during the game.  The Motherwell number two discusses the fitness of Paul McGinn, Ross Callachan and Callum Slattery, as well as explaining the thought process behind playing Jair Tavares in a slightly different position.

The Steelmen travelled west to Paisley hoping to end a three-game losing run.  In a game that was played in difficult windy conditions, chances were few and far between in the first-half. However, in the second-half, Motherwell grew into the game and started to control the ball. Steve Seddon was unlucky not to open the scoring after a lovely, flowing team move. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos went through 1v1 but saw his dinked effort saved and cleared off the line. As the game neared its conclusion, St Mirren defender Alex Gogic was shown a second yellow card for a trip on Moses Ebiye. Skipper Lennon Miller delivered an inch-perfect ball for Tony Watt to knock in his first goal since returning to Fir Park. The goal was the last action of the game, with Motherwell closing the gap to fourth-placed Dundee United, who they play next.

The thoughts of Stuart Kettlewell on a dramatic late win over St Mirren in Paisley.

In partnership with the Daily Mile, 100 children from Knowetop Primary and Fir Park School ran laps of the pitch at Motherwell FC’s Fir Park Stadium this morning. The Daily Mile is simple and free. The aim is to get children fit for life and fit for learning by encouraging them to run or jog for 15 minutes every day in their schools or nurseries. It is a physical activity which promotes social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing, as well as fitness. There were only two clubs in the UK, Manchester United and Motherwell, who participated in 2024. The Daily Mile are looking to expand the programme in the years to come. It takes place outside in the fresh air during the school day at a time of the teacher’s choosing. Children run in their school clothes and no special kit or equipment is required. The children taking part took part in a warm up at the Fir Park Training Centre before making their way trackside. When they reach the start point, they were surprised by the Motherwell first-team squad, who were there to cheer the children on. “We’re delighted to be working with Motherwell Football Club Community Trust this year to deliver the Santa Run at the stadium," Scottish National Programme Manager Tom Lambert said. "We are working with a number of partners across the UK to embed the Daily Mile in the school curriculum.”

Steve Seddon is thankful for getting back to the action so quickly following Wednesday night's game against Dundee, but has learned very quickly that there are no easy games in the Scottish Premiership. He says that whilst the players go out looking to win each game, it doesn't always work out that way and they have to find a way of turning that around. Seddon remains calm going into tomorrow's game and draws comparison with West Ham.

Stuart Kettlewell reflects on the frustrations of Wednesday night's game against Dundee. The Motherwell manager was annoyed with his side conceding three goals in seven minutes, and says his team take accountability for that.  Having put the controversial refereeing decision behind him after dialogue with the head of referees, Kettlewell has asked for a healthy support on Saturday against St Mirren, as he feels it can make a difference for the players' confidence.

Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts on defeat to Dundee.