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Albion chairman Tony Bloom has narrowed down the field in the search for his first manager. Motherwell boss Jim Gannon, Scunthorpe chief Nigel Adkins and former Tottenham assistant Gus Poyet head Bloom's shortlist. Interviews will take place over the next few days and the Seagulls hope to have the new man in place for the Sky televised south coast derby at Southampton a week tomorrow.  

HAMILTON midfielder Simon Mensing is loving life in the SPL but admits he feared his top-flight dream would pass him by. Mensing came close to achieving automatic promotion to the big time with Clyde and St Johnstone before becoming a victim of timing and rough justice back in 2007. Then Motherwell boss Maurice Malpas signed him from St Johnstone but was sacked before the season had even started.

Jim has been a breath of fresh air and his Motherwell team have surprised a few folk, maybe even themselves.   -Billy Reid

 

Gannon brings his young side to New Douglas Park today having confounded expectations they would struggle this term. With just one Clydesdale Bank Premier League defeat and an unbeaten record away from home, Motherwell lie fourth in the table with more than a quarter of the season gone. Reid said: "Some of the results they've had have been incredible, for me. I've seen them once or twice and they've done okay, but they seem to have the ability to win matches and pick up points, and it's all credit to wh  

MOTHERWELL defender Mark Reynolds believes his side can seal a derby-day win tomorrow to help them in their aim of emulating the Fir Park feats of two seasons ago. Reynolds was part of the Motherwell side that finished third in the league under Mark McGhee in 2007/8 and he believes that the same spirit and confidence is on show now under manager Jim Gannon. Reynolds said: "We feel as though we are capable on our day of playing against anyone and getting a result and that belief comes from winning game

We feel as though we are capable on our day of playing against anyone and getting a result and that belief comes from winning games and getting points on the board.   -Mark Reynolds

 

MOTHERWELL manager Jim Gannon believes resting his youngsters this season could be the key to sustaining their push for a top-six slot. Twenty-year-old Ross Forbes was omitted from the side that lost 3-0 to St Mirren in last week's Co-operative Insurance Cup tie. But he was recalled at the weekend and scored in the 1-0 SPL victory over Hearts.

Accies have re-energised themselves but we're bringing some decent form to the match. It should be a good occasion but extremely tough.   -Jim Gannon

 

Albion are torn between big names and contenders with proven records in the lower divisions after Steve Coppell ruled himself out of the running for the manager's job. The Argus understands at least one high profile former player has expressed an interest. But a head-turning appointment could be a gamble and chairman Tony Bloom may plump for a more solid candidate.

Steve was one of the first names to spring to mind, and would have been a leading candidate for the job, but on initial contact he ruled himself out.   -Tony Bloom

 

Motherwell manager Jim Gannon and striker Lukas Jutkiewicz have been named Clydesdale Bank Premier League Manager and Young Player of the Month for October, respectively. The fourth-placed Steelmen were unbeaten in the SPL last month, taking eight points in total and holding leaders Celtic to a goalless draw at Parkhead. On-loan Everton forward Jutkiewicz, 20, scored three times in four games, including a brace in the 3-3 draw at St Mirren.  

MAKE no mistake; this was the biggest result of the season so far for Motherwell. After conceding six goals in two games in the space of four days to St Mirren, a season which had started so brightly for the Fir Parkers looked to be unravelling. The visit of a confident Hearts side, who finished third in the SPL last season and shocked Celtic in the Co-operative Insurance Cup quarter-finals last week, would not have been every Motherwell fan's preferred choice of opponent to play to get their season b  

As a 'Well fan you become used to different management styles. After all we are but a stepping stone for those on the road to managerial glory. A club like ours is a testing ground where reputations are made or careers ended.  

There were contrasting thoughts for both sets of supporters to take away from this victory for Motherwell, which should have been a lot more comfortable than it was.