Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts on the 1-0 win over Kilmarnock.

Full match replay from the Premier Sports Cup

As we prepare to take on Kilmarnock in the Premier Sports Cup this weekend, we take a trip down memory lane to August 2023 when Motherwell put on a very late show for the Fir Park crowd.

Stuart Kettlewell knows how important cup runs can be when it comes to growing the football club and has made has made that a priority going into this week's last 16 tie against Kilmarnock in the Premier Sports Cup. The Motherwell boss believes bringing Tony Watt back for his second spell was a good bit of business and believes that the 30-year-old will do his talking on the pitch to win over the Fir Park faithful. Kettlewell also provides an update on Apostolos Stamatelopoulos's injury after it was confirmed he would be sidelined for six weeks.

Returning for his second spell, Tony Watt insists there's not any bad blood with Dundee United and that he wants supporters to give him a chance at winning them over.  The forward confirmed his arrival this week for the season on loan and feels he can make an instant impact this week. Asked why he has chosen to return, Watt revealed his loving relationship with the club didn't stop after his departure in 2022 and that coming back was always something he wanted.

Tony Watt became a fan-favourite for his goals and raw endeavour during his first spell in ML1. Scoring 19 goals and leading the line in style got the fans off their seats.  However, that good work didn't go unnoticed and soon enough, Premiership rivals Dundee United brought him to Tannadice in a deal that changed his family's life and his own. Now back for a second time, the reception has been mixed to the news of his arrival and that is something he expected. But, Watt only asks for the chance to outwork the criticism as he aims to reignite a loving relationship with the supporters and local community.

Tony Watt has returned to the club on loan. After a hugely successful first spell, where he scored 19 goals, the striker needs to prove himself again this season.

Motherwell visited the national stadium looking for back-to-back wins against Rangers. In what was a hectic first 25 minutes, chances came for both teams. Rangers converted two, while an own goal got Motherwell back level at one stage. A depleted Motherwell side found their way back into the match and had it not been for some world class goalkeeping from Jack Butland, the Steelmen may have been leaving Hampden with more than just a pat on the back.

The manager gives his thoughts on the 2-1 defeat to Rangers.

Full Match Rangers vs Motherwell

Summer signing Liam Gordon says he has settled in very quickly after his switch from St Johnstone and is looking forward to the season ahead.  With so many injuries amongst the squad, Gordon explains why it's important he does everything to avoid injury and also reminisces about his previous ventures to the national stadium.

Stuart Kettlewell is quizzed about the eight injured players amongst his squad, as the Motherwell boss outlines timescales on recovery.  He also discusses that despite competitive games against the old firm since he arrived means very little when it comes to Saturday's challenge at Hampden. Kettlewell says he will need to get creative with the players he has available.