Toxteth O'Grady

I had no idea how bad Sportscene was. The Livi guy is particularly dreadful tonight Edit - draw starting now.

It's on during Sportscene, which starts at 7.15pm

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51157251 Sadly no mention of him signing a new contract

I think you had to purchase before last Friday to receive the discount.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51066728 Chris Cadden: Motherwell graduate on Columbus, Oxford & Irn-Bru By Scott Mullen BBC Sport Scotland 4 hours ago From the sectionScottish Sharethis page Chris Cadden has spent the first half of the season on loan at Oxford United Around 528 years ago, Christopher Columbus opened the door to the New World. Setting sail across the Atlantic in the Santa Maria, the Italian explorer eventually spotted landed after 10 choppy weeks at sea, fortuitously stumbling across the Americas by accident. Over half a millennia on, a different Chris will also embark on a journey west into the unknown, this time destined for the city that now bears his namesake's surname. Last summer, Scotland international Chris Cadden left Motherwell to take the plunge in MLS, with the right-back now preparing to leave home for his maiden season with Columbus Crew. With his American Dream beginning this week, he talks to BBC Scotland about the hardest decision of his life, the financial saga enshrouding his departure, mindset coaching and bottles of Irn-Bru. 'It's a monumental decision' In four days, Cadden knows life may not be the same again. With his family and girlfriend in Scotland, the 23-year-old will step on to a plane to a new country, all in the name of furthering his career. Given he has spent most of his life living and playing in his hometown, he acknowledges the stark new dawn that awaits him and the dilemma that led him to it. "I was at Motherwell since I was nine so it was a monumental decision to leave and something I was annoying everyone from my girlfriend to my dad to my mum about," he said. "It's probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I loved going in every day and I didn't lose the buzz. It was an honour and a privilege. I just felt I needed a different challenge." Oxford sign Cadden on loan Cadden move could cost Motherwell That challenge came in the form of Columbus and also Oxford United, a club that had previously shown an interest in signing him. In the end, the English League One side eventually took Cadden on loan from Columbus until the start of the MLS season. Cadden's departure from Motherwell has, through no fault of his, been anything but smooth. Due to a loophole whereby MLS sides have yet to be categorised for training compensation, the Scottish Premiership club face missing out on around 280,000 euros for their academy graduate. "It's not ideal or the way I wanted it to happen. There's nothing I can do about it," said Cadden of an issue that will likely have to be resolved by Fifa. "It was an opportunity I wanted to take and someone told me about the loophole. I know Motherwell haven't been happy but I can only thank them for the support they have given me. It's nobody's fault." 'I don't mind a wee square sausage' Despite just being 23, Cadden shows a maturity beyond his years, perhaps no surprise given he has played 162 games since making his Motherwell debut at 17. James McFadden, his former team-mate, coach and mentor, often praised his work ethic during his teenage years, but the player says it is help with the mental side of the game that has benefitted him most. For the last two years, Cadden has worked with John Johnstone of Football Mindset, who has helped him - as well as the likes of Hearts' John Souttar and Rangers' Greg Docherty - deal with everything from relegation threats, playing in cup finals, fan abuse to his potentially career-defining move. "I've always been interested in the mental side of the game," said the two-time Scotland cap. "It really helps me and it's a big part of my preparation for games. He helped me with my decision to go. "If it's going to get you one percent better than why not do it?" Once Cadden steps off the plane on Thursday, there will be little time to acclimatise. Three days will be spent in the capital of Ohio, before a training camp in California, with his side's first away trip in March being seven hours away in Seattle. He has yet to visit Columbus, with his only trip to America being a three-hour stop off at Houston Airport en route to facing Mexico and Peru with Scotland. Despite that, the American lifestyle is one he is relishing, despite missing the odd taste from home. "I don't mind a wee square sausage, I missed them in England. And I might take a couple of bottles of Irn-Bru to just get me through," he said. "I'm a bit nervous about leaving my family and friends. At Oxford, I had to get used to living away from home for the first time and making sure I could actually do it, learning to cook and do washing. "You can look at it that you are travelling six hours or you can look at it that it's a flight to California. You have to look forward to it."

Three Championship teams apparently after Declan Gallagher https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/declan-gallagher-transfer-battle-swansea-21261703 Declan Gallagher transfer battle as Swansea, Wigan and Bristol City chase Motherwell star The Scotland defender's impressive performances are now attracting attention from clubs in England’s second tier. By Scott McDermott 23:14, 11 JAN 2020 (Image: SNS) Sign up to FREE daily email alerts from Daily Record - Sport Subscribe We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights Scotland defender Declan Gallagher is being chased by a clutch of English Championship clubs. MailSport understands that Swansea City, Wigan and Bristol City are all weighing up a move for the Motherwell centre-back. ADVERTISING Ads by Teads Gallagher, who joined Well last summer, enjoyed a brilliant debut season with the Steelmen. And in October, he earned his first Scotland call-up from gaffer Steve Clarke. The 28-year-old made his international bow the following month in a victory over Cyprus and has kicked on since. (Image: Daily Record - Tony Nicoletti) Gallagher’s impressive performances are now attracting attention from clubs in England’s second tier. 1:081:29 Rangers end long drought at Celtic Park While League One outfits Charlton and Peterborough United have also had the centre-back watched. With 18 months left on his Motherwell contract, it’s understood the Fir Park club would be looking for a fee of around £500,000 for one of their prized assets. But gaffer Stephen Robinson is desperate to fend off interest in Gallagher and keep him in Lanarkshire - as they fight for a Europa League spot this season.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-celtic-rangers-21243861

On the face of it, this seems a bit of a strange one. They've recalled him from loan but have zero intention of playing him? https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/no-wigan-athletic-future-for-forward-1-10185097

Today's team https://mobile.twitter.com/MotherwellFC/status/1211281967439736832

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50928528 Motherwell: Fir Park club 'quite close' to signing new striker - Stephen Robinson 1 hour ago From the sectionMotherwell Sharethis page One of Devante Cole's four Motherwell goals came in defeat by Rangers at Ibrox Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson feels he is "quite close" to securing a new striker to replace the departing Devante Cole. Cole, who missed the Boxing Day win over Ross County through illness, is set to return to Wigan Athletic following the end of his loan spell. The Englishman has scored four goals in 21 games for the Fir Park side. "We are down the road already with trying to get somebody in," Robinson said. "We don't have masses of money to spend and buy three or four players. We still have players to come back in the squad - Charles Dunne, David Turnbull, Christian Ilic, Christy Manzinga, who has been on-and-off injured. "But we have to try and bring a striker in and we are quite close to doing that." Robinson is also working on his goalkeeper situation, with both Mark Gillespie and Trevor Carson out of contract in the summer. Livingston and Aberdeen have been linked with pre-contract moves for Carson, who has been unable to regain his place since returning in the summer from a long spell out with deep vein thrombosis. "We have offered both contracts and they have been on the table since the summer," Robinson said. "I am desperate to get at least one guaranteed to be here for next season. Negotiations are ongoing. "It's frustrating for the one who is not playing, I totally understand that. And I am not surprised that either would be linked with other clubs because they are top, top goalkeepers." Motherwell host Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton Academical on Sunday looking to ensure they finish 2019 in third place in the Scottish Premiership. Accies sit three points off the bottom and Robinson's men are aiming to stay ahead of Aberdeen and maintain their healthy lead over the teams below. "We have to weather the storm," he said. "It will be 100 miles an hour as all derbies are. "I have watched Accies quite a few times, they have some very good footballers. Their position doesn't really relay how they have been playing, their performances have been decent. "Ultimately, it will be down to who manages the game best, not to get caught up in the emotion of it and we make sure we play our game and play with a coolness and calmness about us as we have done in recent weeks."

Minute's applause in the 10th min for Phil O'Donnell?

Today's BBC gossip

County down to 10 men.

Yep, it looked practically straight at him, and nowhere near the corner.

They've announced you can buy tickets on the day. Not sure why they couldn't have done that in the first place.

...and the Kilmarnock manager has just been sacked https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50822801

Ticket details: https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2019/12/17/buy-your-tickets-for-dundee-cup-clash/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50797691 Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson denies wrongdoing after charge By Scott Mullen BBC Sport Scotland 33 minutes ago From the sectionMotherwell Sharethis page Stephen Robinson is expected to be in the dugout for Rangers' visit to Fir Park on Sunday Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson has denied any wrongdoing after being arrested and charged in Edinburgh on Friday night. In a statement given to BBC Scotland, the 45-year-old has described the incident as a "misunderstanding". Police Scotland has been approached for comment. "I deny the charges against me and any wrongdoing," said Robinson, who will be in the dugout for Sunday's Scottish Premiership meeting with Rangers. "I am very upset by what has become a distressing situation for my partner, myself and our families. "We had a lovely day in Edinburgh and were trying to get home in good time before the incident occurred. "It is not possible to give a detailed account when a legal process is under way, which adds to our family anxiety. "I am confident this will be found to be a misunderstanding once the legal process has run its course." Robinson took over as Motherwell manager in March 2017, leading them to two cup finals in his second season. The Northern Irishman's side are currently fourth in the Scottish Premiership.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50754873

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50708271 Motherwell: David Turnbull looks to his future 27 minutes ago From the sectionMotherwell Sharethis page David Turnbull, right, says his time will come at Motherwell Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull says he is setting "no targets" as he battles back from a knee operation. The 20-year-old was poised for a £3.25m switch to Celtic in the summer before the deal collapsed due to an issue raised in his medical, prompting preventative surgery. Voted Young Player of the Year last season, Turnbull's last game for the Fir Park side was 18 May. "It's been a long four or five months," Turnbull told the club. "I was on crutches for six to eight weeks and then after that I was at the gym building strength to get my leg back the way it was. "You don't know how long it will be or what else will happen, it's just good to be off the crutches. It's been all positive. "It's good seeing the boys every day, they keep my spirits up. I've been to most games home and away but sometimes it's tough wishing you were out there, but I know my time will come."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/50713338 Yup, absolutely laughable decision.

He's not in the squad

The club are running buses to the game... https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2019/12/04/book-a-bus-to-dundee/

Just received my accounts. The club posted a loss for the year of £436,000. The early cup exits and a reduction in the payment received from UEFA for no Scottish teams participating in the Champions League group stage were mentioned as factors, however the sale of Kipre seemingly brought in almost £800k.

Monday 16 December at 7pm