Dundee United snap up Motherwell coach as lengthy Fir Park stint comes to close

Motherwell goalkeeping coach Craig Hinchliffe has left Fir Park to take up the same role at Dundee United.

The 49-year-old has been in ML1 since 2017 and has oversaw a talented crop of goalkeepers, including Trevor Carson and Mark Gillespie.

Current 'Well number one Liam Kelly was named Player of the Year for his performances this season.

Now Hinchliffe will depart for Tannadice now the 2021/22 Premiership campaign has come to a close.

Graham Alexander is 'disappointed' to see the former Arbroath goalkeeper depart the Steelmen for a club he spent two years between 2013 and 2015 as they reached the 2014 Scottish Cup Final.

He said: “I’m obviously disappointed to see Hinchy go, but he goes with nothing but full respect and affection from me.

“He’s been brilliant to work with and played a big part in our success this season.

"I know how much the players liked him, especially the keepers who have all benefited from his expertise. We all wish him the best of luck for the future.”

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