Motherwell to protest post-split fixtures

Motherwell are considering “all avenues of protest” over their final Clydesdale Bank Premier League fixtures after being handed an extra away game against Celtic.

The Lanarkshire club will have played 20 away fixtures and 18 home games over the course of the season after they defied the SPL’s expectations and qualified for the top six.

Motherwell have been given a third away clash against Celtic, meaning they lose the financial advantage of a home game against the Old Firm in the final five matches.

After an emergency board meeting this morning, chief executive Leeann Dempster said: “The board of Motherwell FC are deeply concerned about the outcome of the post-split fixtures and its implication for the sporting and financial position of the club.

“We are seeking an immediate discussion with the SPL on what has happened and why, and have a duty of care to our fans, shareholders and employees to ensure that the apparent inequity we have been asked to suffer is remedied.

“We understand that the SPL cannot please everyone with every fixture decision, but the decision-making process has resulted in a deeply unfair outcome, both competitively and financially, and we cannot let that stand.

“All avenues of protest will be considered.”