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Team News: Christopher Long, Jermaine Hylton doubts for Motherwell
Defenders Jason Naismith and Ryan Porteous and midfielder Stevie Mallan remain out for Hibs.Jan 24, 19:27
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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Matias Vecino, Marcus McGuane, Bruno Guimaraes
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.Jan 22, 06:57
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Stephen Robinson: 'Motherwell very close to new Christopher Long deal'
Chris Long has scored six goals in his last five games.Jan 21, 17:43
Stephen Robinson: 'Motherwell will be stronger in second half of season'
The Steelmen beat Dundee 3-0 to reach the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.Jan 19, 15:44
Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson backs Christopher Long to go far
Chris Long struck from a deflected free-kick, finished off a cutting move in style and added a third from long range.Jan 18, 22:10
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Christopher Long nets hat-trick as Motherwell ease past Dundee
Chris Long's treble sent Motherwell through to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.Jan 18, 21:41
Hamilton come from behind to win at Motherwell
Aaron McGowan had a goal and an assist.Dec 29, 17:06
Motherwell strike duo facing late fitness tests for Hamilton clash
Hamilton are set to be without Lewis Smith.Dec 27, 17:31
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Jake Carroll strike earns Motherwell win at Kilmarnock
The visitors were indebted to goalkeeper Mark Gillespie for a man-of-the-match performance.Dec 21, 17:38
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Team News: Alex Dyer has no new injury concerns for first game at Kilmarnock helm
Opponents Motherwell will hope forward Christopher Chris Long is passed fit.Dec 20, 19:28
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Austin MacPhee: "The confidence isn't in the team"
Austin MacPhee's six-match caretaker role came to an end after Hearts confirmed Daniel Stendel as their new manager.Dec 7, 19:02
Motherwell defeat poor Hearts
Christopher Chris Long scored the only goal of the game.Dec 7, 18:13
Christy Manzinga scores on debut as Motherwell hammer St Johnstone
Devante Cole, Peter Hartley and Jake Carroll were also on target in a one-sided affair.Nov 30, 17:06
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Celtic follow up historic win in Italy with Motherwell victory
The Hoops are ahead of Rangers at the top on goal difference.Nov 10, 17:34
Allan Campbell scores late winner for Motherwell against Livingston
Christopher Long and Steven Lawless were also on target at Fir Park.Nov 2, 18:25
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Alex Bruce loses appeal against red card
The defender was sent off against Motherwell.Nov 1, 19:53
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Angelo Alessio hits out at Alex Bruce sending-off
The defender was sent off after 13 minutes for what replays showed to be a perfectly-timed challenge.Oct 30, 23:18
Motherwell up to third in Scottish Premiership after Kilmarnock win
Alex Bruce was sent off early on for Killie.Oct 30, 22:38
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Rangers come from behind to move level with Celtic
Goals from Jermain Defoe and Filip Helander secured the Gers all three points.Oct 27, 17:26
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McInnes hails makeshift midfielders Leigh, Vyner as injury-hit Dons earn win
The defenders played in the middle due a personnel crisis at Aberdeen.Oct 19, 17:17
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Depleted Aberdeen claim comfortable victory at Motherwell
Sam Cosgrove, Niall McGinn and Zak Vyner were all on the scoresheetOct 19, 16:41
Motherwell make it five wins in six
Scott and Young on target in defeat of St Mirren.Oct 5, 17:15
Sherwin Seedorf on scoresheet as Motherwell put three past Hibernian
Donnelly and Hylton were also on target.Aug 31, 17:23
Motherwell ease past 10-man Hamilton
A header from Peter Hartley, a Liam Donnelly penalty and a terrific driven effort from Chris Long earned the visitors a deserved three points.Aug 24, 16:57
Blackpool striker Chris Long hoping to kick-start career at Motherwell
The 24-year-old Liverpudlian will join on a one-year deal when his Blackpool contract expires this month.Jun 10, 19:27
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Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.May 17, 13:31
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Premier League: Expiring contracts in 2017-18
Find out which players from the Premier League are into the final few months of their contracts.Aug 1, 10:37
Burnley striker Chris Long pens Fleetwood Town loan deal
Fleetwood Town confirm the signing of 21-year-old Burnley striker and England Under-20 international Chris Long on a season-long loan deal.Aug 12, 17:47
Team News: Tony Watt earns Cardiff City debut against Burnley
Cardiff City hand a debut to on-loan striker Tony Watt for the Championship game at home to Burnley.Nov 28, 14:13
Preview:Cardiff City vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews the Championship encounter between Cardiff City and Burnley.Nov 26, 17:32
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Brentford
Sports Mole previews the clash between Blackburn Rovers and Brentford in the Championship at Ewood Park.Nov 6, 01:19
Burnley complete Chris Long signing
Burnley confirm the signing of Everton striker Chris Long for an undisclosed fee.Jul 28, 10:43
Burnley 'not allowed' to sign transfer target Chris Long
Burnley are unable to sign striker Chris Long due to an agreement between sporting director Frank McParland and Brentford, according to reports.Jul 19, 12:22
Blackburn Rovers not tracking Everton striker Chris Long?
Everton striker Chris Long is not a loan target of Championship side Blackburn Rovers, according to a report.Jul 16, 13:58
Middlesbrough cruise into Championship playoff final
Middlesbrough beat Brentford 3-0 in the second leg of their Championship playoff to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory and a place in the playoff final.May 15, 20:38
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Brentford
Sports Mole examines whether Brentford can turn around their Championship playoff semi-final after losing the first leg at home to Middlesbrough.May 13, 15:37
Preview:Brentford vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole runs the rule over Friday night's Championship playoff semi-final first leg between Brentford and Middlesbrough.May 6, 16:47
Everton striker Chris Long extends Brentford loan for playoffs
Chris Long will remain with Brentford for the Championship playoffs after Everton extended his loan in West London.May 5, 12:11
Team News: Alex Pritchard returns for Brentford
Alex Pritchard returns for Brentford's final game of the season against Wigan Athletic.May 2, 10:53
Preview:Brentford vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Championship clash between Brentford and Wigan Athletic.Apr 30, 21:12
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