Motherwell fans can watch side for free in Dutch friendly clash

Motherwell have announced fans will be able to take in the club's first pre-season friendly for free, with Stuart Kettlewell's side kicking-off their 2023/24 preparations away to Dutch side HSC Haaksbergen.

The Steelmen are heading to Holland on June 24 for a week-long training camp and they will play the Dutch fourth tier side on Tuesday, June 27, kick-off 7.30pm.

For any Fir Park direhards determined to make the trip across Europe, entry to the match will be free for all supporters at the Groot Scholtenhagen stadium.

A club statement read: "Supporters are welcome to attend the match, with entry to the stadium free of charge.

"HSC finished sixth in the Derde Divise in 2022/23 with their competitive season ending on the 28 May 2023.

"A second fixture is close to being confirmed and will be announced shortly."

Boss Stuart Kettlewell said: "HSC Haaksbergen will provide us with valued minutes during our training camp.

“As much as training is important, playing matches is what will help the players get up to speed ahead of the new season.”

The Steelmen will return for pre-season training a week today, ahead of competitive action kicking-off in the League Cup away to League Two Elgin City on July 15.

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