The Premiership curtain is about go up and Motherwell are raring to go.
Stuart Kettlewell has overhauled his playing squad and he might not be done in the transfer market just yet. A bottom six finish ensued last season after a barren run in the autumn, and they’ll hope consistency can be the key for returning to the top six.
Motherwell start at home to Ross County and ahead of it, the Motherwell Times make predictions over who the top star will be, the best transfer, cup progress and who’ll have the fans acclaim at the end of May. Take a look at our predictions.
5. Most improved player - Moses Ebiye
Consistency in performance chops and changes. But there's no doubting that when on it, Ebiye knows the way to goal. We think Kettlewell can turn him into a more rounded player over the course of the campaign. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. Scottish Cup - quarter final
Elimination to Raith Rovers and Morton in recent seasons have been blows. We think Motherwell will go a step further but not quite to Hampden. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SFA
7. Premier Sports Cup - Quarter-final
Same for the League Cup. Facing Killie at home a few days after a Euro qualifier for Derek McInnes' men will help Motherwell overrun the Rugby Park side, but with Aberdeen, Hearts, Rangers and Celtic all favoured to lurk in the last eight, that will be tough to progress past. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
8. Fans favourite - Stephen O'Donnell
Maybe a tad different given he's a long-serving member of this team. But O'Donnell - perhaps unfairly - has been on the end of flack during his time at Fir Park. Another who's really impressed in the League Cup matches and one we think will have the whole fanbase onside come May. | SNS Group