Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts as we claim our first three points of the season.

Full match replay from Fir Park

Manager Stuart Kettlewell says all injured players are currently on track for their initial scheduled returns. Filip Stuparevic is back in training ahead of Sunday's match.  Kettlewell discusses the recent study which showed Motherwell have given homegrown talent the highest number of minutes last season in the league. Despite Hearts' recent European match, Kettlewell has no doubt the Jambos will be coming to ML1 looking for maximum points and will be fully focused on the game.

Steve Seddon couldn't have imagined he would have came to Scotland a couple years ago but having made the switch in the summer, the full-back is thoroughly enjoying his stay north of the border and has enjoyed the variety of games he's featured in. The Englishman says he may be one of the louder voices in the dressing room, but the team are ego free and everyone is working together to improve on the pitch.

Looking to go one step further than 12 months ago, Motherwell had to overcome Kilmarnock at Fir Park if they wanted to be in the hat for the quarter-final draw of the Premier Sports Cup.  The visitors arrived at Fir Park having just won in Norway three days prior and made nine changes to their lineup. The Steelmen were still dealing with eight first-team injuries but started the game brightly. Robinson and Miller both had opportunities but the game would change entirely when Stuart Findlay seen red for a second yellow card just before the hour mark. New signings Tawanda Maswanhise and Tony Watt were introduced alongside Moses Ebiye, to push Motherwell over the line. Dominating the ball and creating plenty chances, the Killie backline survived and extra-time was required. It didn't take long for the deadlock to be broken in extra-time, as Ebiye headed home to give his side the advantage. Seeing out the game and ensuring that progression came next for Kettlewell's side, Motherwell can now look forward to a home tie against Dundee United for a spot in the semi-final and a trip to Hampden.

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.