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The wee Lanarkshire derby

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:03:48

With no Motherwell game to entertain on a Saturday I took in the CIS 1st round tie between Rovers and Airdrie. The Diamonds scored the only goal in a disappointing encounter and we need have no fear about meeting them should they succeed in round 2!

Aalesund - 24h on

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:22:39

The score draw earned in Norway will guarantee a special night at Fir Park on Thursday. The team deserves a big support to see them through the second leg and with any luck a glamour tie in the next round.

Aalesund snatch a late equaliser to deny Motherwell

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:43:32

A late, late penalty robbed the Mighty 'Well of a win in Norway but the team will be delighted to return to Fir Park with the advantage in this Europa league tie.

Next up - Aalesund (a)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:27:10

Aalesund in Norway will provide the next stage for our 2010 European tour. Success in the 3rd preliminary round of the Europa League could lead to a glamour tie against one of the big guns!

Know your opponent

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:20:04

Aalesunds FK are not a household name but we certainly cannot afford to treat them with anything but the fullest of respect going into this tie. They are a side on the up and will be reasonably confident when facing us.

Breidablik - 24h on

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:23:45

A tired but satisfied Motherwell squad arrived home in the wee small hours of Friday morning happy that they had overcome the challenge from Breidablik

Motherwell progress in the Europa League with a win in Iceland

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:12:13

A competent performance in K�pavogur, together with a first half goal from Jamie Murphy, ensured that the Mighty 'Well reach the 3rd Qualifying Round. A tie with Aalesunds from Norway is the prize.

Cardiff asked to pay for Coach

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:37:35

It seems that Cardiff City have not handed over the agreed fee in respect of last year's transfer of Paul Quinn to the Bluebirds. Motherwell have now gone public to increase the pressure of the Welsh club.

Next up - Brei�ablik 2nd leg

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:32:13

Motherwell face Brei�ablik in the second leg of the Europa League preliminaries on Thursday. Craig Brown expects to add to the one goal lead gained at Fir Park but before the flight to Iceland he stressed that there would be no room for complacency.

What strategy for the second leg?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:45:22

Football strategists have debated long and hard about the best tactics to be employed in two-legged football ties. Craig Brown has decided what to do with a one goal advantage facing an away game - attack.

Motherwell given potential Norway test

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:06:21

Should Motherwell progress to the next round of the Europa League, we will face Aalesunds FF of Norway.

The manager's thoughts after Breidablik

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:31:04

Craig Brown's reflections after the match suggested that he was reasonably happy with the result but there was a hint of regret that the chances to kill the tie were missed.

Motherwell take a one goal lead to Iceland

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:30:33

A Ross Forbes special gave Motherwell a 1-0 first leg advantage in the Europa League 2nd qualifying round at Fir Park. The narrow scoreline hardly reflected the balance of play and Craig Brown will be cautiously optimistic for the second leg.

The season begins at Fir Park

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:57:43

Motherwell take on Brei�ablik from Iceland in the first leg of the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Europa League at Fir Park on Thursday. This tie will provide a formidable test but we'll be looking for a win to ease the pressure for the second leg.

Are we ready?

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:43:11

The squad has been preparing for Thursday's game for over a fortnight. Craig Brown reckons that the 18 training sessions and 3 games should have us up to speed. I hope he's right!