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			<title>First team squad and contracts 2026/27</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:56:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[First team squad under contract.
(using 25/26 squad numbers)

GKs:
1 Aston Oxborough (2027 + 1 yr opt)
13 Calum Ward (2027 + 1 yr opt)
31 Matty Connelly (2027)

Defence:
2 Stephen O'Donnell (2027)
6 Jordan McGhee (2027 +1 yr opt)&#8203;
16 Paul McGinn (2027)
22 Johnny Koutroumbis (2028)
23 Ewan Wilson (2027 + 1yr opt)
45 Emmanuel Longelo (2027 +1 yr opt)


Midfield:
7 Tom Sparrow (2027 + 1yr opt)
8 Callum Slattery (2026)
11 Andy Halliday (2026)
12 Lukas Fadinger (2028)
20 Elliot Watt (2027 +1yr opt)
25 Oscar Priestman (2028)
Zander McAllister
26 Olly Whyte (2027)

Forwards:
9 Apostolos Stamatelopoulos (2027 +1 yr opt)
15 Eythor Bjorgolfsson (2028)
18 Tawanda Maswanhise (2027 + 1yr opt)
21 Elijah Just (2027 +1yr opt)
28 Luca Ross (2027)
66 Callum Hendry (2027)
77 Regan Charles-Cook (2027)
90 Ibrahim Said (2027 +1 yr opt)

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-family:Calibri">First team squad under contract.</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">(using 25/26 squad numbers)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family:Calibri">GKs:</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">1 Aston Oxborough (2027 + 1 yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">13 Calum Ward (2027 + 1 yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">31 Matty Connelly (2027)</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">Defence:</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">2 Stephen O'Donnell (2027)<br />
6 Jordan McGhee (2027 +1 yr opt)</span>&#8203;<br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">16 Paul McGinn (2027)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">22 Johnny Koutroumbis (2028)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">23 Ewan Wilson (2027 + 1yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">45 Emmanuel Longelo (2027 +1 yr opt)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family:Calibri">Midfield:</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">7 Tom Sparrow (2027 + 1yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">8 Callum Slattery (2026)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">11 Andy Halliday (2026)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">12 Lukas Fadinger (2028)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">20 Elliot Watt (2027 +1yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">25 Oscar Priestman (2028)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">Zander McAllister</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">26 Olly Whyte (2027)</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">Forwards:</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">9 Apostolos Stamatelopoulos (2027 +1 yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">15 Eythor Bjorgolfsson (2028)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">18 Tawanda Maswanhise (2027 + 1yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">21 Elijah Just (2027 +1yr opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">28 Luca Ross (2027)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">66 Callum Hendry (2027)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">77 Regan Charles-Cook (2027)</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Calibri">90 Ibrahim Said (2027 +1 yr opt)</span><br />
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			<title>Enter Alfred Johansson</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/272473-enter-alfred-johansson</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:22:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Welcome to our new manager.  He has inherited a more than decent squad.  Let's continue to improve.  - more

 (https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/motherwell_appoint_alfred_johansson_as_new_manager_989240/index.shtml)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to our new manager.  He has inherited a more than decent squad.  Let's continue to improve.  - <a href="https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/motherwell_appoint_alfred_johansson_as_new_manager_989240/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b>more<br />
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			<title>SPFL release new season fixtures</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:47:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The good and the bad. Away to Hibs first. A trip to Pittodrie on 20 December. Last pre-split game in Perth - more here (https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/spfl_release_new_season_fixtures_989237/index.shtml).&#8203;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The good and the bad. Away to Hibs first. A trip to Pittodrie on 20 December. Last pre-split game in Perth - <a href="https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/spfl_release_new_season_fixtures_989237/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b>more here</b></a>.&#8203;]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Conference draw</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/35122-conference-draw</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:46:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Take your pick from Copenhagen, Helsinki, Mostar, Caernarfon or Havnar Boltfelag.  

Fingers crossed.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Take your pick from Copenhagen, Helsinki, Mostar, Caernarfon or Havnar Boltfelag.  <br />
<br />
Fingers crossed.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Elijah Just, just the way you are</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/35016-elijah-just-just-the-way-you-are</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Motherwell?s man grabbed the headlines as he scored twice for New Zealand in the World Cup. - more (https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/elijah_just_just_the_way_you_are_989231/index.shtml)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Motherwell?s man grabbed the headlines as he scored twice for New Zealand in the World Cup. - <b><a href="https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/elijah_just_just_the_way_you_are_989231/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">more</a></b>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>A year ago today</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/34486-a-year-ago-today</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:44:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Only a year ago Motherwell announced the appointment of Jens Berthel Askou as manager.  

No one could have predicted what would follow.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Only a year ago Motherwell announced the appointment of Jens Berthel Askou as manager.  <br />
<br />
No one could have predicted what would follow.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>SPFL Disciplinary Outcomes</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/34320-spfl-disciplinary-outcomes</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:47:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Sanctions imposed after pitch incursions and pyro use

Motherwell v Celtic

13 May 2026

(pitch incursion and pyrotechnic use)


Closure of Block E in the East Stand of Fir Park for one SPFL match, suspended until 30 June 2027, to be triggered by either (a) the orchestrated or excessively dangerous use of pyrotechnics by home fans or (b) a significant pitch incursion by home fans, in each case at a future home SPFL match


Fine of ?2,500

 
At least five Motherwell supporters shall be referred to the SPFL Trust?s recognised pyrotechnic awareness course

 

Motherwell v Celtic

13 May 2026

 

Celtic

(pitch incursion and pyrotechnic use)

Reduction of 100 tickets from the club?s allocation in one away SPFL match (such tickets to be paid for by Celtic to the home club at the full adult price), suspended until 30 June 2027, to be triggered by either (a) the orchestrated or excessively dangerous use of pyrotechnics by away fans or (b) a significant pitch incursion by away fans, in each case at a future away SPFL match


Fine of ?2,500


At least five Celtic supporters shall be referred to the SPFL Trust?s recognised pyrotechnic awareness course</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sanctions imposed after pitch incursions and pyro use<br />
<br />
Motherwell v Celtic<br />
<br />
13 May 2026<br />
<br />
(pitch incursion and pyrotechnic use)<br />
<br />
<br />
Closure of Block E in the East Stand of Fir Park for one SPFL match, suspended until 30 June 2027, to be triggered by either (a) the orchestrated or excessively dangerous use of pyrotechnics by home fans or (b) a significant pitch incursion by home fans, in each case at a future home SPFL match<br />
<br />
<br />
Fine of ?2,500<br />
<br />
 <br />
At least five Motherwell supporters shall be referred to the SPFL Trust?s recognised pyrotechnic awareness course<br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Motherwell v Celtic<br />
<br />
13 May 2026<br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Celtic<br />
<br />
(pitch incursion and pyrotechnic use)<br />
<br />
Reduction of 100 tickets from the club?s allocation in one away SPFL match (such tickets to be paid for by Celtic to the home club at the full adult price), suspended until 30 June 2027, to be triggered by either (a) the orchestrated or excessively dangerous use of pyrotechnics by away fans or (b) a significant pitch incursion by away fans, in each case at a future away SPFL match<br />
<br />
<br />
Fine of ?2,500<br />
<br />
<br />
At least five Celtic supporters shall be referred to the SPFL Trust?s recognised pyrotechnic awareness course]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Motherwell set for Danish trip</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/34168-motherwell-set-for-danish-trip</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:36:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Motherwell will face Danish champions in a July friendly.  - more here.. (https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/motherwell_set_for_danish_trip_989222/index.shtml)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Motherwell will face Danish champions in a July friendly.  - <a href="https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/motherwell_set_for_danish_trip_989222/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">more here..</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>AP</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/33374-ap</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:36:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Sydney say AP is returning to his parent club... we'll see how long for!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sydney say AP is returning to his parent club... we'll see how long for!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Welsh freed by Celtic</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:38:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Stephen Welsh and Celtic have agreed to a parting of the ways.With the players last year of his contract torn up making him a free agent. Surely we have to be looking at him</description>
			<content:encoded>Stephen Welsh and Celtic have agreed to a parting of the ways.With the players last year of his contract torn up making him a free agent. Surely we have to be looking at him</content:encoded>
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			<title>European dreaming</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:12:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Early June is normally a flat spot in the Motherwell calendar and this year is no exception.  A look ahead to the Conference League offers a wee diversion. - LINK (https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/uropean_dreaming_989204/index.shtml)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Early June is normally a flat spot in the Motherwell calendar and this year is no exception.  A look ahead to the Conference League offers a wee diversion. - <b><a href="https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/uropean_dreaming_989204/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">LINK</a></b>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>club loses out on World Cup windfall cash</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/33096-club-loses-out-on-world-cup-windfall-cash</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:26:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A pity Miller has been excluded from the squad. 
Nice payday for Manchester United, sure they need the extra cash from FIFA's World Cup payments.

Do wonder how much Millers past words that struck a nerve within the squad and staff.
Perhaps that has influenced the non-selection of how he's seen in the Scottish camp. 
Would have brought Motherwell a nice healthy bonus. 
To be fair, his performances in Italy have not been impressive.

I assume Just's inclusion will fill in the blank and bring in a similar sized split amount for his part.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A pity Miller has been excluded from the squad. <br />
Nice payday for Manchester United, sure they need the extra cash from FIFA's World Cup payments.<br />
<br />
Do wonder how much Millers past words that struck a nerve within the squad and staff.<br />
Perhaps that has influenced the non-selection of how he's seen in the Scottish camp. <br />
Would have brought Motherwell a nice healthy bonus. <br />
To be fair, his performances in Italy have not been impressive.<br />
<br />
I assume Just's inclusion will fill in the blank and bring in a similar sized split amount for his part.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Motherwell skip the Premier Sports Cup draw</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/32624-motherwell-skip-the-premier-sports-cup-draw</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:40:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The draw for the group stage of the Premier Sports Cup will be made today.  Motherwell will not be involved.  - more here.. (https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/motherwell_skip_the_premier_sports_cup_draw_989192/index.shtml)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The draw for the group stage of the Premier Sports Cup will be made today.  Motherwell will not be involved.  - <a href="https://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/motherwell_skip_the_premier_sports_cup_draw_989192/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">more here..</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Rumourmill 2026</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/32266-rumourmill-2026</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:39:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Here we go again...

Tawanda Maswanhise to Anderlecht transfer reignited as Motherwell resolve to be tested

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/tawanda-maswanhise-anderlecht-transfer-reignited-37196593</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here we go again...<br />
<br />
Tawanda Maswanhise to Anderlecht transfer reignited as Motherwell resolve to be tested<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/tawanda-maswanhise-anderlecht-transfer-reignited-37196593" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/...nited-37196593</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>So it was never a penalty?</title>
			<link>https://boards.footymad.net/forum/clubs/motherwell-fc/fir-park-messages/32218-so-it-was-never-a-penalty</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:30:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The SPL panel have decided the incident against Celtic was never a penalty and should never have been awarded. 
Too little to late, but what else can clubs like ours expect</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The SPL panel have decided the incident against Celtic was never a penalty and should never have been awarded. <br />
Too little to late, but what else can clubs like ours expect]]></content:encoded>
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