Friday, 18th July 2008:
Pre-season blow	Fri 18 Jul
Motherwell took a blow in their pre-season preparations when the side lost to the Romanian champions and also suffered a bad injury to Brian McLean.


Previously:
McGhee adds a couple	Mon 14 Jul
Motherwell have added a couple of Celtic players to the squad. Kennedy and O'Brien will wear claret and amber for the next few months following an agreement between McGhee and Strachan about a loan spell.

GLF, 68 and going strong	Fri 11 Jul
The first edition of this season's Great Leap Forward fanzine will be published at the end of August. While it may not contain as many glossy pages as the new official Steelmen programme it will deliver superb value for money at only £1 per copy.


Older articles:
What price tradition?	Tue 08 Jul
The news that John Boyle rejected an approach from a radio station looking to sponsor Fir Park is a rare sign that money is not everything in football these days. But was he right to be so hasty?

We're thinking of you!	Sat 05 Jul
The squad is back at Fir Park for five weeks of fun filled pre-season training before the SPL opener. July is a holiday month for many fans but our thoughts are with the guys as they sweat it out.

Uefa Cup: The first draw	Tue 01 Jul
The draw for the first qualifying round of the 2008/9 Uefa Cup has been made. The teams involved at this stage in the competition will have to get through two rounds to reach the same pot at Motherwell for the ballot in late August.

$etanta and $PL extend contract	Mon 30 Jun
An agreement has been reached between the SPL and Setanta to extend the contract for TV coverage of our games. The current deal expires at the end of this season. $etanta now have the rights for another four years.

McCormack leaves Fir Park	Sat 28 Jun
Motherwell fans will not be surprised to learn that Ross McCormack has a new club. Cardif City won his signature and he'll be appearing in the Championship this season.

No news is good news?	Fri 27 Jun
As the European Championships draw to a close, Motherwell fans are beginning to think about the next campaign. There has been little action at Fir Park over the close season so far, but we still have over a month until the SPL kicks off.

Motherwell to play Villarreal August 2	Mon 23 Jun
Villareal have agreed to play at Fir Park on Saturday August 2 in a match which that will see the naming of the Phil O'Donnell stand.

The waiting game continues	Sat 21 Jun
While the holiday season is about to start for most of us, a return to work looms for the players and the rigours of pre-season training will soon arrive. Mark McGhee may be planning a few additions to the squad but he might have to wait for a few decisions before he acts.

A new surface has arrived at Fir Park	Wed 18 Jun
The players are in for a treat when they return from the beaches - a lovely new green surface awaits them. It was laid last week and it looks superb!

It's Well tough at the top	Tue 17 Jun
The new fixture list has presented Motherwell with a tough opening series. How will that affect our prospects for the campaign ahead?

Fixtures Announced for 2008/9	Mon 16 Jun
Motherwell will begin the the 2008/9 season at Tynecastle. Mark McGhee will visit the club he turned down on August 9. This is a very tricky start but what a chance it gives us to put one over our potential European rivals.

SPL fixtures revealed next week	Tue 10 Jun
The SPL fixture list for the new season is scheduled to appear on Monday 16 June. Mark McGhee can then start planning for his second season at the Fir Park helm. Can he improve on his first year in charge?

McCart leaves Motherwell	Fri 06 Jun
Chris McCart has left Motherwell to take charge of the Celtic Youth Academy. Chris has made a huge contribution to Motherwell over many years and he'll leave with the best wishes of all Well fans.

Time to be strong at Fir Park	Wed 04 Jun
Today's report that Motherwell have turned down a bid for Mark Reynolds from Rangers will be welcomed by Motherwell fans. At the same time it reminds us that there is an ever present threat to our hopes of building a team which can deliver success rather than survival.

Motherwell season ticket prices 2008/9	Sun 01 Jun
Now that the club has released its season ticket prices for 2008/9 fans can start to raid their piggy banks to ensure the best value at Fir Park for Mark McGhee's second year at the helm.

Mark McGhee - Off the Ball	Sat 31 May
There was a treat for Motherwell fans who tuned to Radio Scotland on Saturday lunchtime. Tam and Stuart had Mark McGhee as their guest and much of the chat centred on activities at Fir Park.

Clarkson scores on his Scotland debut	Fri 30 May
Motherwell striker David Clarkson provided Scotland's highlight when we were beaten 3-1 by the Czech republic in Prague. He scored an excellent goal in his debut game. Let's hope it's the first of many.

FIFA gets it right	Fri 30 May
FIFA has agreed to move towards a 6+5 rule. A minimum of six home players on the park at kick off is the target. There will be problems with European employment last but this must be a move in the right direction.

McGhee to stay at Motherwell	Mon 26 May
Motherwell have delighted their fans with the announcement that they have come to an agreement with Mark McGhee which will allow him to continue as manager into next season.

Call up for Clarkson	Mon 26 May
David Clarkson has been called into the Scotland squad for Friday's friendly game in Prague. He joins fellow Motherwell striker Ross McCormack in George Burley's second match in charge of the national team.

Sixty Thousand Salute Phil	Sun 25 May
A full house at Parkhead enjoyed an afternoon in the sunshine watching a sentimental kick-about between Motherwell and Celtic legends. They came together to pay tribute to Phil O'Donnell and to celebrate the part he played for both teams.

FirParkCorner Prediction League - The Results	Fri 23 May
It's the end of another season for the FPC prediction league. This was the first season using the current format of the league and there has been a pleasant increase in the participation from the forum.