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Daily Record
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Motherwell are ready for Rangers, says midfield ace
Callum Slattery says the Steelmen are as prepared as they can be Callum Slattery says Motherwell are ready for the start of the Premiership season, and are eager to get going in their opener against Rangers. Slattery set up Apostolos Stamatelopoulos' equaliser in the 1-1 draw at home to 2 Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin on Friday night in what he says was a testing game. But the midfielder reckons coming up against the German cracks showed how to deal with challenging periods in games when Motherwell won't have the ball. Slattery, 26, said: 'I think we're as prepared as we can be and we're ready. 'We feel like we've got better in each game and showing what the manager wants. I feel like after the cup games that tonight's friendly was real test for us, in terms of how we want to play, and what games are going to be like when it is tough for periods. 'We're really excited for the start of the season and I think we're in a good spot. 'It was good to play in, a really tough test for us, and they're a very fantastic side. 'We knew, going into the game, that they were going to be good, and that it would be a good test for us. 'I think it was, to be honest, I think it was a really good game. The atmosphere and the football played was brilliant.' Slattery added: 'I'd say it was a similar test in terms of the football played, them playing out from the back and causing us a few problems here and there – but that's what we're going to probably face against Rangers. 'They're a good side. They strung some passes together and caused us some problems at times, but I thought the lads were brilliant. 'I thought we held a good account of ourselves and it was a really good game.' Slattery hopes to forge a fruitful partnership with Australian striker Stamatelopoulos, and wants to enjoy his football. He said: 'I was really pleased [to set up the goal]. Since the start of the season me and him, I've said I'll try to put him in as much as I can so he can get the goals. 'He was in the right area and I managed to put it in, so I'm really pleased. 'It's the start of a new season, the injury [last year] is way behind me now. I managed to get a good run at the end of last season, but this is a new season and I just want to play my football and enjoy it.'
Yahoo
24-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Stenhousemuir 0, Motherwell 1: O'Donnell strike keeps Well cup hopes alive
Motherwell kept alive their hopes of progressing from Premier Sports Cup Group D with a slender win over Stenhousemuir at Ochilview. The Premiership side had a number of chances to stretch their lead, particularly in the second half after a first 45 played in torrential rain. In the end, Stephen O'Donnell's strike just before the interval was enough to separate the sides and put Motherwell on eight points, going into a last-game showdown at home to Morton on Tuesday. Stenhousemuir boss Gary Naysmith made four changes to the side that lost to Morton on Tuesday, having made seven signings on Friday. Josh Walker, Finn Robson, Peter Mendy and Ross Taylor came in for Oli Simpson, Scott McGill, Matty Aitken and Corey O'Donnell. Motherwell gaffer Jan Berthel Askou made six changes to the side that struggled past Peterhead on Tuesday. Stephen O'Donnell, Kofi Balmer, Ewan Wilson, Andy Halliday, Tawanda Maswanhise and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos came in for John Koutroumbis, Paul McGinn, Liam Gordon, Emmanuel Longelo, Elliot Watt and Eseosa Sule. READ MORE: Motherwell 2, Peterhead 1: Well survive Blue Toon scare in Premier Sports Cup READ MORE: Motherwell boss 'expects more new faces' but says there have been plenty Stenhousemuir had the first shot on goal in four minutes, but Ross Taylor's scuffed shot was comfortably held by Matty Connelly. Motherwell went close in seven minutes when Callum Slattery's cross from the right was well met by the head of Tawanda Maswanhise, but brilliantly clawed over the bar by Darren Jamieson. A whipped Ewan Wilson cross from the left caused havoc in the Stenny box in 13 minutes, but there were no takers. Andy Halliday tried a shot from distance in 31 minutes, but it was well over. Callum Slattery saw a 19-yard free kick punched over the bar by Jamieson in 39 minutes, but referee Lloyd Wilson awarded a goal kick, much to the bemusement of the crowd. But Motherwell took the lead two minutes later when Slattery's corner from the right was met at the back post by a side-foot finish from O'Donnell. Motherwell went close to doubling that lead in 54 minutes when Elijah Just's cross from the left took a wicked deflection off defender Greg Buchanan, but keeper Jamieson reacted well to block. The visitors should have doubled their lead in 64 minutes when Slattery's cross from the right was met with a back-post volley by sub Eseosa Sule, but Jamieson brilliant blocked. Halliday's corner from the right was met with a powerful header by Kofi Balmer that was cleared off the line by Michael Anderson in 71 minutes. Anderson should have levelled in 90 minutes when a shot came to him through a ruck of legs, but he fired past with just Connelly to beat. STENHOUSEMUIR: Jamieson, Meechan, Buchanan, Graham, Walker (Simpson, 82), Robson, Anderson, Bilham, Taylor Mendy (Guthrie, 90), Duncan (Rowley, 75) Subs (not used): Godik (GK), Ellison, Ewen Booked: Taylor (22) MOTHERWELL: Connelly, Sparrow, O'Donnell, Balmer, Wilson, Halliday, Slattery (Said, 68), Fadinger (Watt, 68), Just (Sule, 59), Maswanhise (Ross, 59), Stamatelopoulos (Koutroumbis, 59) Subs (not used): Ward (GK), Gordon, McGinn, Longelo Booked: Referee: Lloyd Wilson Attendance: 1394
Yahoo
24-07-2025
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Motherwell boss: 'Our cup fate was always in our own hands, despite sticky start'
Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou insists their Premier Sports Cup fate was always in their own hands as they head into a final game showdown against Morton on Tuesday. The Steelmen nearly came a cropper in their opener at Clyde, drawing 2-2 before winning on penalties, but squeezed past Stenhousemuir at Ochilview this afternoon, having bagged a similarly narrow win over Peterhead in midweek. Stephen O'Donnell's 41st-minute strike was enough to separate the sides in Larbert, leaving Motherwell on eight points as they prepare to host Dougie Imrie's Championship side. Askou said: 'I think our destiny has been in our own hands the whole time, I haven't really felt it slip out of our hands, even though it was a rough start. 'But we have that firm grip around it and not let go, because nothing is done yet, and now we can look forward to a good game on Tuesday.' Askou felt there was an improvement in his side, creating more chances, with Tawanda Maswanhise's header well saved by Darren Jamieson, and Callum Slattery had a terrific free kick brilliantly punched over by the Stenny keeper – even if referee Lloyd Wilson disagreed, awarding a goal-kick. But Motherwell took the lead in 41 minutes when Slattery's corner from the right was side-footed in by O'Donnell at the back post. The visitors should have doubled their lead in 64 minutes when Slattery's cross was met with a back-post volley by sub Eseosa Sule, but Jamieson instinctively blocked. READ MORE: Stenhousemuir 0, Motherwell 1: O'Donnell strike keeps Well cup hopes alive READ MORE: Lanarkshire derby kicks off KDM Evolution Trophy Andy Halliday's corner was then headed off the line by defender Michael Anderson in 71 minutes. And the Steelmen were nearly made to pay for that when defender Gregor Buchanan missed a shot from six yards that would have levelled the game in the 90th minute. Askou said: 'You need to be clinical when the chance is there, and I think we should have been even more productive and created more chances, a higher volume, and good situations. 'There were a few situations where we should have been more clinical, for sure. Their keeper had a few good saves, I'll give him that. 'Our performance in the first half was a good tempo, at times, good desperation to score and chase, and we were dangerous in set-pieces, but we dropped too much in the second half, when we felt maybe too comfortable. 'It's something to improve, and it's not easy – I don't expect us to just go out and bang five or six goals against teams who do well, sit well and defend with their heart and everything they've got. 'But I expect us to be more productive, in terms of volume of chances and the size of chances we produced. 'When we don't, it's extremely important that we don't give away anything, like we've done in the first couple of games, and that was spot-on today, except for their last chance, which is unacceptable.'
Daily Record
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Motherwell boss: 'Our cup fate was always in our own hands, despite sticky start'
Motherwell can win Group D with a win over Morton at home on Tuesday Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou insists their Premier Sports Cup fate was always in their own hands as they head into a final game showdown against Morton on Tuesday. The Steelmen nearly came a cropper in their opener at Clyde, drawing 2-2 before winning on penalties, but squeezed past Stenhousemuir at Ochilview this afternoon, having bagged a similarly narrow win over Peterhead in midweek. Stephen O'Donnell's 41st-minute strike was enough to separate the sides in Larbert, leaving Motherwell on eight points as they prepare to host Dougie Imrie's Championship side. Askou said: 'I think our destiny has been in our own hands the whole time, I haven't really felt it slip out of our hands, even though it was a rough start. 'But we have that firm grip around it and not let go, because nothing is done yet, and now we can look forward to a good game on Tuesday.' Askou felt there was an improvement in his side, creating more chances, with Tawanda Maswanhise's header well saved by Darren Jamieson, and Callum Slattery had a terrific free kick brilliantly punched over by the Stenny keeper – even if referee Lloyd Wilson disagreed, awarding a goal-kick. But Motherwell took the lead in 41 minutes when Slattery's corner from the right was side-footed in by O'Donnell at the back post. The visitors should have doubled their lead in 64 minutes when Slattery's cross was met with a back-post volley by sub Eseosa Sule, but Jamieson instinctively blocked. Andy Halliday's corner was then headed off the line by defender Michael Anderson in 71 minutes. And the Steelmen were nearly made to pay for that when defender Gregor Buchanan missed a shot from six yards that would have levelled the game in the 90th minute. Askou said: 'You need to be clinical when the chance is there, and I think we should have been even more productive and created more chances, a higher volume, and good situations. 'There were a few situations where we should have been more clinical, for sure. Their keeper had a few good saves, I'll give him that. 'Our performance in the first half was a good tempo, at times, good desperation to score and chase, and we were dangerous in set-pieces, but we dropped too much in the second half, when we felt maybe too comfortable. 'It's something to improve, and it's not easy – I don't expect us to just go out and bang five or six goals against teams who do well, sit well and defend with their heart and everything they've got. 'But I expect us to be more productive, in terms of volume of chances and the size of chances we produced. 'When we don't, it's extremely important that we don't give away anything, like we've done in the first couple of games, and that was spot-on today, except for their last chance, which is unacceptable.'
Daily Record
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Stenhousemuir 0, Motherwell 1: O'Donnell strike keeps Well cup hopes alive
Jan Berthel Askou's side bagged a narrow win over League One opponents Motherwell kept alive their hopes of progressing from Premier Sports Cup Group D with a slender win over Stenhousemuir at Ochilview. The Premiership side had a number of chances to stretch their lead, particularly in the second half after a first 45 played in torrential rain. In the end, Stephen O'Donnell's strike just before the interval was enough to separate the sides and put Motherwell on eight points, going into a last-game showdown at home to Morton on Tuesday. Stenhousemuir boss Gary Naysmith made four changes to the side that lost to Morton on Tuesday, having made seven signings on Friday. Josh Walker, Finn Robson, Peter Mendy and Ross Taylor came in for Oli Simpson, Scott McGill, Matty Aitken and Corey O'Donnell. Motherwell gaffer Jan Berthel Askou made six changes to the side that struggled past Peterhead on Tuesday. Stephen O'Donnell, Kofi Balmer, Ewan Wilson, Andy Halliday, Tawanda Maswanhise and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos came in for John Koutroumbis, Paul McGinn, Liam Gordon, Emmanuel Longelo, Elliot Watt and Eseosa Sule. Stenhousemuir had the first shot on goal in four minutes, but Ross Taylor's scuffed shot was comfortably held by Matty Connelly. Motherwell went close in seven minutes when Callum Slattery's cross from the right was well met by the head of Tawanda Maswanhise, but brilliantly clawed over the bar by Darren Jamieson. A whipped Ewan Wilson cross from the left caused havoc in the Stenny box in 13 minutes, but there were no takers. Andy Halliday tried a shot from distance in 31 minutes, but it was well over. Callum Slattery saw a 19-yard free kick punched over the bar by Jamieson in 39 minutes, but referee Lloyd Wilson awarded a goal kick, much to the bemusement of the crowd. But Motherwell took the lead two minutes later when Slattery's corner from the right was met at the back post by a side-foot finish from O'Donnell. Motherwell went close to doubling that lead in 54 minutes when Elijah Just's cross from the left took a wicked deflection off defender Greg Buchanan, but keeper Jamieson reacted well to block. The visitors should have doubled their lead in 64 minutes when Slattery's cross from the right was met with a back-post volley by sub Eseosa Sule, but Jamieson brilliant blocked. Halliday's corner from the right was met with a powerful header by Kofi Balmer that was cleared off the line by Michael Anderson in 71 minutes. Anderson should have levelled in 90 minutes when a shot came to him through a ruck of legs, but he fired past with just Connelly to beat. STENHOUSEMUIR: Jamieson, Meechan, Buchanan, Graham, Walker (Simpson, 82), Robson, Anderson, Bilham, Taylor Mendy (Guthrie, 90), Duncan (Rowley, 75) Subs (not used): Godik (GK), Ellison, Ewen Booked: Taylor (22) MOTHERWELL: Connelly, Sparrow, O'Donnell, Balmer, Wilson, Halliday, Slattery (Said, 68), Fadinger (Watt, 68), Just (Sule, 59), Maswanhise (Ross, 59), Stamatelopoulos (Koutroumbis, 59) Attendance: 1394
