Motherwell made their first return to Hampden in six years and were tasked with taking on Rangers in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup.  With over 8,000 Well fans in attendance, Stuart Kettlewell's side got off to a great start. Andy Halliday somehow got onto the end of Steve Seddon's cross to send the Motherwell section of Hampden into rapture. The Rangers supporters voiced their concerns, and their team came out for the second-half in sharper fashion. Cyriel Dessers levelled the game only minutes into the second period, and Rangers continued to ply pressure onto the Motherwell net. Aston Oxborough made a number of saves, but Nedim Bajrami would find the winner just ten minutes from time to break Motherwell hearts. The 8,000 strong supporters stayed behind to show their appreciation of the team's efforts to get to this stage, and now the Steelmen will take on St Johnstone on Saturday prior to the November international break.

Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts on the 2-1 defeat to Rangers at Hampden. Andy Halliday gave the Steelmen the lead but goals from Cyriel Dessers and Nedim Bajrami progressed the Ibrox side to the final.

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Luke was lucky enough to be drawn out of a hat to be the mascot for Sunday at Hampden. The club bought him a new strip for the big day to ensure he looked the part. So, we got a very special deliveryman to surprise him with his new strip.

Lennon Miller says nothing will change in his approach to the game, after the manager has assigned him captain for Sunday's big showdown with Rangers. The 18-year-old remains unfazed about the responsibility and is firmly focused on the challenge of Rangers.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell has confirmed vice-captain Stephen O'Donnell will miss the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday, and that Lennon Miller will be captain on the day.  The Motherwell boss speaks about Rangers and the narrative around their poor run of form. Kettlewell isn't buying into that narrative and knows his side will need to be at their very best if we are to reach to the final

It's a huge week for Motherwell Football Club, with the opportunity to reach the Premier Sports Cup final fast approaching. But first, a trip to Dundee came on Wednesday night. With fourth against fifth, the game started off a tight contest. Chances were few and far between, but Tawanda Maswanhise soon put stop to that, finishing from Dan Casey's header across goal. Stephen O'Donnell had to withdraw in the first-half, which started a string of Dundee United chances. Aston Oxborough stood strong but eventually the pressure took it's toll and the hosts were level. Motherwell started well in the second-half and soon, it was Maswanhise who pounced on a Dundee United error to win the game and send the travelling support down the road full of optimism for Sunday's glamour tie.

Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts on the 2-1 win over Dundee United.

Assistant manager Stephen Frail says there are no new fresh injury concerns ahead of Wednesday night's match against Dundee United.  The Well number two insists the full focus is on this game, despite a mouthwatering semi-final match against Rangers on Sunday in the Premier Sports Cup.

Ewan Wilson is feeling great after his dedication to fitness and nutrition in the summer. The young full-back has cemented his spot in the side and is looking to continue what he has started.  Wilson remains level-headed ahead of a massive week in his career.

When Celtic come to Fir Park, Motherwell know they need to have their clinical edge should the chances come. And after striking the woodwork twice within the first ten minutes of the game, that statement became true.  Having not failed to take their chances, Celtic would break the deadlock through Luke McCowan midway through the first-half. From then on, Celtic didn't look back. Using their star studded bench, they grew stronger and stronger in the second-half. Alistair Johnston would deliver the critical blow on the hour mark as the Canadian headed in a second. Adam Idah made it three before Liam Gordon seen red for a challenge on the former. It's a quick turnaround for Motherwell now, with a trip to Tannadice looming on Wednesday night.

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell takes heart from the four previous encounters with Celtic in his time at the club. Two draws at Celtic Park and conceding two stoppage time goals mean his team have shown in the past that they can compete with the Champions.  Kettlewell looks ahead to what is a busy seven days for the club, facing Celtic first, before a trip to Tannadice on Wednesday night and then the semi final against Rangers at Hampden.