Motherwell (0) 0 Llanelli (1) 1 Stuttering start: new Motherwell manager Jim Gannon Photo: PA Motherwell were ambushed by their lack of match readiness and by an efficient – if agricultural – Llanelli in Thursday night's Europa League first qualifying round first-leg tie at Airdrie's Excelsior Stadium. The week's extra readiness before the return at the Parc y Scarlets will sustain their hopes of progress but Stuart Jones' scoring header permits Llanelli to believe they will make the second round, although it took a fine save by Ashley Morris from Paul Slane's last-minute shot to preserve their lead. It was a night of novelty on more than one count. Aside from the fact that these teams were the first British contenders in Uefa's maiden competition, Motherwell were making their first competitive appearance under their... [read full story]
