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Russell replaced Liam Buckley as Sligo boss in May

Russell hopes Sligo young guns can shock Motherwell

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell hopes his young players shine on the European stage at Fir Park and cause an upset against Motherwell.

Soccer • 20 Jul 22

Sligo Rovers players during the penalty shootout against Bala Town last Thursday

Conan Byrne's verdict on St Pat's and Sligo's Euro ties

With Sligo Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic in Europa Conference League action on Thursday, ex-Saints midfielder Conan Byrne previews both first legs against Motherwell and NS Mura respectively on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Soccer • 20 Jul 22

Rangers battle to victory over Motherwell

A 10-man Rangers side kept their cinch Premiership title hopes alive with a battling 3-1 win over Motherwell at Fir Park.

Soccer • 23 Apr 22

Daizen Maeda celebrates after rounding off the scoring with the fourth goal

Leaders Celtic breeze past Motherwell

Tom Rogic scored a first-half double as Celtic maintained their new position at the top of the Scottish Premiership with an impressive 4-0 victory over Motherwell.

Soccer • 06 Feb 22

Ross Tierney played with Bohemians throughout the 2021 season

Tierney feared getting 'mangled' in maiden celebration

Ross Tierney feared getting "mangled" during the celebrations after his first goal for Motherwell sparked a pitch invasion.

Soccer • 02 Feb 22

The Ireland Under-21 international celebrates his goal

Ross Tierney nets stoppage time leveller for Motherwell

Ross Tierney scored his first Scottish Premiership goal for Motherwell with a stoppage-time equaliser against St Mirren.

Soccer • 01 Feb 22

Ross Tierney: "I am well able to hold big boys off."

Tierney ready to punch above his weight at Motherwell

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Ross Tierney is relishing the challenge of proving he can handle the physical nature of the cinch Premiership after battling against bigger players all of his life.

Soccer • 25 Jan 22

Tom Rogic sidefooted David Turnbull's squared free-kick to the net

Scotland: Training-ground magic keeps Celtic in touch

An inventive set-piece allowed Tom Rogic to net the only goal in a 1-0 win against Motherwell as Celtic came through their first test without a recognised striker.

Celtic • 12 Dec 21

Ross Tierney is a nominee for PFAI Young Player of the Year

Ireland U21 Tierney to join Motherwell from Bohemians

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international midfielder Ross Tierney will join Motherwell on 1 January

Soccer • 01 Dec 21

Fashion Sakala banged in a hat-trick as Rangers ran riot in Motherwell

Rangers go four points clear after Motherwell slaughter

A Fashion Sakala hat-trick inspired rampant Rangers to a 6-1 comeback win over Motherwell which extended their lead at the top of the cinch Premiership to four points.

Soccer • 31 Oct 21

Ross Tierney looks poised for a move to Scotland

Motherwell set to move for Bohemians' Tierney

Motherwell are to swoop for Bohemians starlet Ross Tierney when the transfer window opens in January, but fellow Irish under-21 Dawson Devoy is set to stay at Dalymount Park for the time being.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Turnbull gets the congratulations from his team-mates

Turnbull goals on Fir Park return in Celtic victory

David Turnbull struck a glorious goal on his first appearance back at Fir Park for Celtic as the visitors beat Motherwell 2-0.

Soccer • 16 Oct 21

Motherwell's Kaiyne Woolery celebrates with Mark O'Hara after he makes it 1-1

Rangers drop points at home for first time in 18 months

Motherwell became the first team to take league points off Rangers at Ibrox since March 2020 to spoil the hosts' party with a 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 19 Sep 21

Cedric Itten's goal earned Rangers a point

Rangers come from behind to earn point at Motherwell

Cedric Itten netted his fourth goal in three games against Motherwell to rescue a point at Fir Park as Rangers missed out on equalling Jock Wallace's post-war record run.

Soccer • 17 Jan 21

Elyounoussi hat-trick sees Celtic back to winning ways

Mohamed Elyounoussi responded to the distress signals coming out of Celtic this week with a hat-trick in a 4-1 Premiership win over Motherwell at Fir Park.

Soccer • 08 Nov 20

Celtic get back to winning ways against Motherwell

Celtic demonstrated their domestic prowess once again by eventually overcoming Motherwell 3-0 at Parkhead.

Soccer • 30 Aug 20

Fans returning to Parkhead will have to wait

Return of fans at Celtic Park rejected by Scottish Govt

Proposals to allow Celtic's home match against Motherwell on Sunday to go ahead with fans in the stadium have been rejected by the Scottish Government.

Soccer • 26 Aug 20

Covid protocol concerns over Rangers friendly

Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian have all been asked to detail their Covid-19 testing protocols after after pre-season games were cancelled and delayed this week.

Soccer • 24 Jul 20

Odsonne Edouard opened and closed the scoring at Fir Park

Celtic canter to comfortable win over Motherwell

Celtic's comprehensive 4-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park kept the champions on a steady course for their ninth successive Ladbrokes Premiership title.

Soccer • 05 Feb 20

Odsonne Edouard was on target for Celtic

Celtic stay top of the table to complete historic week

Celtic ended a historic week with a 2-0 win over Motherwell which kept them top of the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Soccer • 10 Nov 19

Turnbull chose Celtic for football reasons, says Lennon

David Turnbull chose Celtic over Norwich for footballing reasons and not cash, his new Parkhead boss Neil Lennon insists.

Soccer • 21 Jun 19

Scott Arfield fires home Rangers' opener

Arfield treble eases Rangers to victory over Motherwell

Scott Arfield grabbed his first career hat-trick as Rangers eased to a 3-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was not amused at Motherwell's goal on Sunday

'Motherwell's goal went against the ethics of the game'

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Motherwell violated the spirit of football after the visitors scored a contentious goal at Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

Soccer • 25 Feb 19

Scott Sinclair opened the scoring for Celtic

Celtic beat Motherwell despite controversial goal

Celtic are eight points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership following a spiky 4-1 win over Motherwell at Parkhead.

Soccer • 24 Feb 19

Scott Sinclair scored from the spot for the Bhoys

Celts back on top with facile win over Motherwell

Celtic moved impressively to the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a commanding 3-0 win over Motherwell at Parkhead.

Soccer • 20 Dec 18