2004–05 Motherwell F.C. season explained

Season:2004–05
Chairman:John Boyle
Chrtitle:Chairman
League Result:6th
Cup1 Result:Third Round
League Topscorer:Scott McDonald (15)
Season Topscorer:Scott McDonald (15)
Highest Attendance:12,994 vs Celtic
21 May 2005
Lowest Attendance:4,267 vs Inverness C.T.
18 December 2004
Average Attendance:6,960
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Nextseason:2005–06

The 2004–05 season was Motherwell's 7th season in the Scottish Premier League, and their 20th consecutive season in the top division of Scottish football.

Squad

No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1Gordon MarshallGK2005 5, df=yesKilmarnock2003[1] 760
15Barry John CorrGK2005 5, df=yesCeltic2003110
25Jamie EwingsGK2005 5, df=yesYouth team200200
35Dougie CalderGK2005 5, df=yesHamilton Academical200300
41Peter AlexiouGK2005 5, df=yesYouth team200400
Defenders
2Martyn CorriganDF2005 5, df=yesFalkirk2000[2] 2095
3Steven HammellDF2005 5, df=yesYouth team19992042
5Stephen CraiganDF2005 5, df=yesPartick Thistle20031107
14David PartridgeDF2005 5, df=yesDundee United2002863
18Jim PatersonDF2005 5, df=yesDundee United2004404
19Paul QuinnDF2005 5, df=yesYouth team2002590
22William KinniburghDF2005 5, df=yesYouth team2000341
23Chris HigginsDF2005 5, df=yesYouth team200200
26Mark CameronDF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200300
27Bobby DonnellyDF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200300
30Mark QuinnDF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200300
31John McStayDF2005 5, df=yes Celtic200300
32David KeoghDF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200330
36William SoutarDF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200400
38John GrantDF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200400
40Mark ReynoldsDF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200400
42John KaneDF2005 5, df=yes Hibernian200500
Midfielders
4Brian KerrMF2005 5, df=yesNewcastle United200480
8Scott LeitchMF2005 5, df=yesSwindon Town20001431
10Phil O'DonnellMF2005 5, df=yesSheffield Wednesday2004[3] 17922
17Kevin McBrideMF2005 5, df=yesCeltic2005307
21Shaun FaganMF2005 5, df=yesYouth team1999652
24Marc FitzpatrickMF2005 5, df=yesYouth team2002312
27Kenny ConnollyMF2005 5, df=yesYouth team200400
29Stephen MaguireMF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200300
37Darren SmithMF2005 5, df=yesYouth team200410
39Alex DonnellyMF2005 5, df=yes Youth team200300
Forwards
6Gerry BrittonFW2005 5, df=yes Berwick Rangers200530
7Scott McDonaldFW2005 5, df=yesWimbledon2004[4] 5017
9Richie ForanFW2005 5, df=yes Carlisle United2004419
12David ClarksonFW2005 5, df=yesYouth team2002200610620
16Jim HamiltonFW2005 5, df=yesLivingston2005142
20Kenny WrightFW2005 5, df=yesYouth team2002252
33Adam CoakleyFW2005 5, df=yes Youth team200300
34Ryan RussellFW2005 5, df=yes Youth team200300
Away on loan
11Alex BurnsFW2005 5, df=yesPartick Thistle2003
Left during the season
16David CowanDF2005 5, df=yesNewcastle United2002220

Transfers

In

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
16 June 2004FWRichie ForanCarlisle UnitedFree[5]
29 June 2004MFBrian KerrNewcastle UnitedFree[6]
14 July 2004DFJim PatersonDundee UnitedFree[7]
27 January 2005FWJim HamiltonLivingstonFree[8]
31 March 2005FWGerry BrittonPartick ThistleFree[9]

Out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 June 2004FWSteven CraigAberdeenFree[11]
3 June 2004MFKeith LasleyPlymouth ArgyleFree
16 June 2004MFJason DairLivingstonFree[12]
1 July 2004MFDerek AdamsAberdeenFree
21 January 2005DFDavid CowanSt Johnstone

Released

DatePositionNationalityNameJoinedDateRef.
31 May 2005FWGerry BrittonDundee31 May 2005[14]
31 May 2005FWAlex BurnsBrechin City3 August 2005[15]

Competitions

Premier League

See main article: 2004–05 Scottish Premier League.

Results

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2004–05 Scottish Cup.

League Cup

See main article: 2004–05 Scottish League Cup.

Final

See main article: 2005 Scottish League Cup Final.

Squad statistics

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Appearances

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Goal scorers

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1 FW7 Scott McDonald150015
2 FW9 Richie Foran5049
3 MF17Kevin McBride5027
4 MF10Phil O'Donnell3025
5 DF5Stephen Craigan3014
DF18Jim Paterson3014
Own Goal3014
8 FW12David Clarkson2013
9 DF2Martyn Corrigan2002
FW16Jim Hamilton2002
MF24Marc Fitzpatrick1012
DF14David Partridge1012
13FW11Alex Burns1001
FW20Kenny Wright0011
TOTALS4601561

Clean sheets

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1 GK1 Gordon Marshall90211
TOTALS90211

Disciplinary record

NationPositionNumberNamePremier LeagueScottish CupLeague CupTotal
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GK1 Gordon Marshall01000001
DF2 Martyn Corrigan20001030
DF3 Steven Hammell40102070
DF5 Stephen Craigan702130121
FW7 Scott McDonald30000030
MF8 Scott Leitch60000060
FW9 Richie Foran60102090
FW12David Clarkson51000051
DF14David Partridge60000060
FW16Jim Hamilton40000040
MF17Kevin McBride10001020
DF18Jim Paterson20000020
DF19Paul Quinn40000040
FW20Kenny Wright10000010
MF21Shaun Fagan20000010
DF22Willie Kinniburgh10000010
MF24Marc Fitzpatrick10001020
FW33Adam Coakley10000010
TOTALS56241100703

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Motherwell complete triple signing. 5 June 2003. BBC Sport. 6 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Well pleased to sign Corrigan . heraldscotland.com/ . The Herald (Glasgow) . 29 July 2020 . 21 January 2000.
  3. News: Transfers – January 2004. 18 January 2004. BBC Sport. 6 November 2013.
  4. Web site: Motherwell sign McDonald . bbc.co.uk/sport1 . BBC Sport . 27 July 2022 . 6 January 2004.
  5. News: Transfers - June 2004. 2 June 2004. BBC Sport. 7 November 2013.
  6. Web site: Brian Kerr Soccerbase. Soccerbase. 7 November 2013.
  7. Web site: Jim Paterson Soccerbase. Soccerbase. 7 November 2013.
  8. News: Hamilton makes Motherwell switch. 27 January 2005. BBC Sport. 7 November 2013.
  9. News: Britton agrees short stay at Well. 31 March 2005. BBC Sport. 7 November 2013.
  10. Web site: Kevin McBride Soccerbase. Soccerbase. 7 November 2013.
  11. News: Dons land Well duo. 12 May 2004. BBC Sport. 7 November 2013.
  12. News: Livi snap up Dair. 16 June 2004. BBC Sport. 7 November 2013.
  13. Web site: Alex Burns Soccerbase. Soccerbase. 7 November 2013.
  14. Web site: Gerry Britton Soccerbase. Soccerbase. 7 November 2013.
  15. News: Brechin to take a chance on Burns. 3 August 2005. BBC Sport. 7 November 2013.
  16. http://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/footydb/loadtmrs.asp?ssnno=134&teamno=377 Motherwell results 2004/2005
  17. http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1734&comp_id=12#teamTabs=stats Motherwell Club Stats
  18. http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/players/index.php Motherwell F.C. 2004-05 Statistics

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