2023–24 Motherwell F.C. season

The 2023–24 season was Motherwell's thirty-ninth consecutive season in the top flight of Scottish football, having been promoted from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 1984–85 season.

Preseason
On 26 May, Motherwell announced a week-long training camp in Delden, Netherlands.

On 31 May, Motherwell announced that Josh Morris had been released from his contract early, and that negotiations for new contracts where taking place with Jake Carroll, Logan Dunachie, Daniel Hunter, Kian Speirs, Jack Aitchison, Matthew Connelly, Max Johnston, Ewan Wilson, Dan Casey, Dean Cornelius, Sean Goss, Mikael Mandron, David Devine and Corey O’Donnell.

The draw for the 2023–24 Scottish League Cup took place on 8 June, drawing Motherwell at home to Queen's Park and East Fife, and away to Elgin City and Queen of the South.

On 21 June, Motherwell announced that Matthew Connelly and Ewan Wilson had signed new contracts with the club until the summer of 2024, whilst Sam Campbell had signed a short-term contract with the club. The following day, 22 June, Motherwell confirmed that Dean Cornelius had turned down a new contract with the club and signed for Harrogate Town, and that Harry Paton had signed a new two-year contract with the club.

Transfers
On 19 June, Motherwell announced the permanent signing of Jonathan Obika from Morecambe to a one-year contract with the option of a further year. The following day, 20 June, Motherwell announced that Kevin van Veen had left the club to join Groningen for an undisclosed fee.

On 4 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Conor Wilkinson to a two-year contract after his Walsall contract had ended the previous season.

On 11 July, Motherwell announced that Riku Danzaki had left the club.

On 14 July, Robbie Mahon joined Edinburgh City on a season-long loan deal and announced the return Dan Casey on a two-year contract.

On 15 July, Sam Campbell joined Annan Athletic on a six-month loan deal.

On 17 July, Motherwell announced the signing of free-agent Pape Souaré to a six-month contract.

On 21 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Davor Zdravkovski to a two-year contract from AEL Limassol.

On 24 July, Ross Tierney joined Walsall on a season-long loan deal.

On 26 July, Connor Shields left the club to join Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC.

On 1 August, Motherwell announced the signing of free agent Theo Bair to a two-year contract.

On 3 August, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Mika Biereth from Arsenal.

On 4 August, Adam MacDonald joined Cowdenbeath on loan for the season.

On 18 August, Barry Maguire joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan until January 2024.

On 24 August, Brodie Spencer joined Motherwell on a season-long loan deal from Huddersfield Town. The following day, 25 August, Robbie Garcia joined Cowdenbeath on loan until January, whilst Ricki Lamie joined Dundee on loan for the season on 26 August.

On 31 August, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Oli Shaw from Barnsley. The following day, 1 September, Georgie Gent joined on a season-long loan from Blackburn Rovers.

September
On 11 September, Joseph Efford left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.

On 29 September, Mark Ferrie joined Stenhousemuir on loan until January 2024, whilst Ewan Wilson joined Stirling Albion on loan for the remainder of the season. The following day, 30 September, Nathan McGinley joined Partick Thistle on loan until January 2024.

November
On 15 November, Motherwell and Lennon Miller agreed to a one-year extension to his contract, that would see the midfielder stay with the club until the summer of 2026.

December
On 22 December, Motherwell announced that young goalkeeper Matthew Connelly had joined East Kilbride on loan for the remainder of the season.

Transfers
On 1 January, Motherwell announced that Pape Souaré had left the club after his contract had expired.

On 3 January, Huddersfield Town exercised a break clause in Brodie Spencer loan deal, ending the players time with Motherwell. Later the same day, Conor Wilkinson left the club for an undisclosed fee to join Colchester United.

On 4 January, Motherwell confirmed the departure of Sam Campbell from the club after his contract expired.

On 11 January, Arran Bone joined Lowland League club Gala Fairydean Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season, and Robbie Mahon joined Dundalk on a permanent deal.

On 15 January, Motherwell announced the signing of Adam Montgomery from Celtic on loan until the end of the season.

On 19 January, Motherwell announced the signing of Andy Halliday on loan from Heart of Midlothian until the end of the season, where the deal will then become a permanent one-year contract between the two.

On 22 January, Motherwell announced the signing of free-agent Callan Elliot on a contract until the end of the season. The following day, 23 January, Nathan McGinley departed the club by mutual consent and Sam Nicholson signed on a contract until the end of the season.

On 24 January, Motherwell announced that Oli Shaw had returned to Barnsley to continue his injury recovery at his parent club, ending his loan spell with the club.

On 31 January, Motherwell announced the loan signing of Jack Vale from Blackburn Rovers for the remainder of the season.

February
On 1 February, Adam Montgomery returned to Celtic after suffering a serious injury during a training session. Later the same day, Moterwell announced the loan signings until the end of the season of Adam Devine from Rangers and Jili Buyabu from Sheffield United.

On 8 February, Motherwell announced that Oli Shaw had returned to the club from Barnsley following a successful rehabilitation period with his parent club.

On 21 February, Jili Buyabu returned to his parent club Sheffield United for personal reasons.

On 22 February, Motherwell announced that they had extended the contract of Manager Stuart Kettlewell until May 2025.

On 23 February, Motherwell confirmed that defender Ricki Lamie had signed a pre-contract agreement with Dundee with whom he was currently on loan with, and would leave the club at the end of his contract.

March
On 5 March, Motherwell announced the signing of free-agent Moses Ebiye on a contract until the summer of 2025.

On 6 March, Ewan Wilson's loan to Stirling Albion was terminated and he joined Beith Juniors on loan for the remainder of the season.

April
On 12 April, Motherwell announced that they had extended their contract with Dylan Wells until the summer of 2026.

May
On 24 May, Motherwell announced their retained and released list, with Liam Kelly, Callan Elliot, Calum Butcher, Barry Maguire and Blair Spittal all leaving the club at the end of the season when their contracts expire, whilst Matthew Connelly, Stephen O'Donnell, Bevis Mugabi, Callum Slattery and Sam Nicholson had all been offered new contracts, with Paul McGinn and Aston Oxborough both extending their contracts until the summer of 2025. Meanwhile youth team players, Olly Whyte, Max Ross, Ewan Wilson and Mark Ferrie all extended their contract until the summer of 2025, whilst Shay Nevans, Robbie Garcia, Arran Bone, Kyle Aitken, Josh Bogan and Adam MacDonald would be leaving the club at the end of their contracts.

On 30 May, Jonathan Obika announced his retirement from football and joined the coaching staff at Motherwell.

On 31 May, Motherwell announced that they had signed Sam Nicholson to a permanent two-year contract, after joining the club on loan from Colorado Rapids in January 2024.

Appearances

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